Benny's Crib

Episode seventy one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode showcases 'Turquoise Crown,' established 207 producer and ‘re;sample’ resident. Crown and I chatted about his recent tapes, favorite kicks, El-P’s production, his rapping days, Altered Gee, and an assortment of other topics. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest Barbershop and High R...

Episode seventy of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Today's episode features Maine R&B/pop/hip hop artist 'J Spin.' We got to talking about lots of different topics, including his father's exciting world travels, his latest video 'Voices,' barbershop horror stories, preferred Celtics lineups, growing up in Wells, and many others! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on...

Episode sixty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This time around Maine producer 'Chuck' called into the crib. Our interview discussed growing up on Munjoy Hill, producer tags, 808 Mafia, working with other young artists on the 207 hip hop/R&B scene, constructive criticism, and more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Ne...

Episode sixty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This time around 207 based hip hop artist 'DRPPY' stopped through the crib. We conversed about first impressions of Maine, Lil Uzi Vert, mac n cheese fights, his new album ‘DSB,’ working with other Portland artists, and more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest Barbershop...

Episode sixty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ On this episode we have 'Hannah Harleen,' a Maine based vocalist/singer. We talked about moving to Maine from the Bay Area, loving jazz music, the current Portland scene, embracing your sexuality, finding confidence as a vocalist, her brand new single, and a whole lot more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore...

Episode sixty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine hip hop artist 'AB the King.' Our interview focused on growing up skateboarding, racism in Maine,  having musician parents, his latest single 'AB vs. the World,' talented 207 videographers, and tons more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest...

Episode sixty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This interview showcases Maine to NYC hip hop/R&B artist '.Jxck.' Conversation points included growing up in Portland, moving to the Big Apple, his latest album 'Motions II,' veggie sandwiches, being high, Block the Wind, traveling with Bensbeendead., and much more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Bea...

Episode sixty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ On this episode we have Maine hip hop veteran 'BRZOWSKI.' We chatted about his time at the Maine College of Art, the Portland scene of the early 2000s, his new album 'The Subjugation of Bread,' his wrestler grandfather, modern hip hop tastes, business tips, and a plethora of other topics. Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting...

Episode sixty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 producer/beatmaker 'Bruhv.' Our tremendous convo touched upon growing up in Bangor, skateboarding memories, Sufjan Stevens inspiring him to produce, first impressions of living in Portland, his work with re;sample, why he loves Maine so much, crewnecks vs. hoodies, and a whole lot more. Fight the power y'...

Episode sixty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine based producer/rapper 'Anthony Maintain.' We talked about rollerblading, his time on the Boston hip hop scene, living in Texas, Fake Four Inc., moving to Maine, his new project 'Ghost Pipes' and much, much more! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nes...

Episode sixty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine producer/rapper 'LAB Ralphie.' We conversed about growing up in Lewiston, thoughts on the current state of hip hop, his team at FM Records, and their latest album 'Forever MAINEtain LP.'  Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest Barbershop and Hi...

Episode sixty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine based MC 'Donald James.' Our talk consisted of moving to Maine when he was a youngin, the blog era, taking music seriously while in college, working with J-Wizdum, his recent singles, favorite snacks, and many other topics! Look for some new material from Donald James down the line and fight the power y'all....

Episode fifty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based DJ/producer 'Mosart212.' We got to converse about growing up in NYC and being there on 9/11, DJing in Boston and getting advice from DJ 7L, his days as a Portland restaurant owner, his most recent album '212 Pill,' the radiant beauty of the Portland arts/food scenes, being there for the beginnings of...

Episode fifty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the Maine legend, the man himself, lord of sativa and black coffee - DAVE GUTTER! Our conversation featured many a topics, including 90s hip hop favs, Rustic Overtones formations, touring with De La Soul and Run DMC, dirty e-mails from David Bowie, his upcoming ‘Dead in the Gutter’ album with Bensbeendead., h...

Episode fifty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine-based producer 'Trele.' We discussed his brand new project 'HOWDY!,' memories of re;sample's past, Lex Luger, his alter-ego 'Cowboy Art Teacher,' Flask Lounge sets, the power of YouTube, and tons more! Go run 'HOWDY!' and look for another project from Trele in December! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Y...

Episode fifty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based R&B/hip hop artist 'ZAE Olson.' We talked about his latest project 'Opportunistic,' being a self-taught instrumentalist, picking blueberries, JR Specs, finding confidence to drop music, and much more! Go run ZAE's new project! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys C...

Episode fifty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine based hip hop artist 'Pink Navel.’ Our tremendous discussion touched upon their new album ‘Giraffe Track,’ early YouTube memories, linking with the Ruby Yacht, adopting a pet, giant LEGO towers, Taco Bell inspired emo bands, their upcoming toy line, Paul Simon, and so, so much more! Make sure to also pee...

Episode fifty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based rapper ‘Demon Dog.’ We discussed his new project ‘Way Too Long,’ our favorite Big K.R.I.T. songs, growing up in Alabama, George Foisy, his writing process, and a whole lot more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nes...

Episode fifty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 producer and hip hop artist ‘Obese the Prophet.’ Topics of conversation include the glory days of 95.9 FM, his new album ‘The Beat Report Vol. 3,’ his slew of upcoming projects, the story behind his name, favorite food spots, bouncing back from setbacks, and more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie T...

Episode fifty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Portland, ME vocalist and artist ‘Bensbeendead.’ We talked about his fantastic brand new EP 'Gardening,’ touring with Spose, filming a music video in the Arizona desert, intersecting timelines, childhood holidays, Block the Wind origins, bagels, and a cornucopia of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout...

Episode fifty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based hip hop artist ‘ILLMURRAY.’ We talked about his new album ‘OFF ROAD LAMBO,’ early ‘Monday of the Minds’ memories, bass fishing, the power of community, Bill Murray movies, Mill Creek, trailer park mischief, and lots of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boy...

Episode FIFTY of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine singer and artist ‘Brit Martin.’ Our tangents include department store jingles, Beyoncé tribute shows, podcast titles, insomnia-inspired creativity, tater tots scuffles, and a plethora of more topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co....

Episode forty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features decorated 207 producer ‘32french.’ We chatted about growing up in the Golden Age, b-boying, making beats on a Playstation, the Portland beat scene, Zootz, Mosart212, his tremendous culinary skills, and much more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., and High Roll...

Episode forty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 hip hop veteran 'Andre Hicks.' We chopped it up about growing up in North Jersey, Portland hip hop of the 80s and 90s, coming up with Sole, recording with John Zebley, his latest album 'Wait a Minute,' getting back in the booth, and a slew of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fir...

Episode forty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the world traveling duo of music and service, 'New Fame.' We chatted about surviving earthquakes in Nepal, their ongoing anti-human trafficking work, finding success on the Maine music scene, favorite cannabis strains, living in a mansion in Saigon, and a wholleee lot more! Hit their socials to stay up on the...