Benny's Crib

Episode forty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 hip hop veteran Dynamo-P! Our conversation touched upon 202 samplers, Rap Night memories, how to take down Godzilla, the talent of God. Damn. Chan, his steady 2020 output, and much more! Hit Dynamo's Bandcamp to cop his music, stream and follow his music and socials, and stay tuned for his upcoming project...

Episode forty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Freddy Stone, a New Jersey hip hop artist and friend to the Maine hip hop scene. We got to talk about his early days making music in middle school, legendary Soulfolks Beat Invitationals, grand memories of re;sample, tons of Sopranos spoiler alerts (you've been warned!), and a whole lot more. Make sure to also...

Episode forty four of of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Black Owned Maine, as well as 207-based hip hop artist Genius Black. In our discussions we talked about the origins of BOM, their explosive start, and all the current projects they have going on. Genius Black’s solo discussion featured everything from Texas hip hop, to bus trips up the East Coast, to deep s...

Episode forty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the return of 207 producer ‘Won Pound.’ In our chat we talked about his brand new project 'Soil Works,' his Block the Wind team, the brilliance that is re;sample, sandwhich beefs, his forthcoming project 'Timing Contrast,' banned cereals and tons more! Make sure to spin that new album and stay tuned for more...

Episode forty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features hip hop artist ‘Unique Unknown.’ We talked about the tough parts about moving to Maine, playing drums, controlling anxiety via art, acting, Monday of the Minds, WMPG Hip Hop and a whole lot more! Make sure to peep the man's Bandcamp for his latest music and stay tuned for his upcoming collab project with DJ Mat...

Episode forty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features hip hop artist ‘Kivvy.’ We chatted about growing up in Rochester, the therapeutic power of rap, his latest project ’89,’ hidden talents of Portland, flooded apartments, and a lot more! Peep that ’89’ project while you’re at it and stay tuned for more music! Love to you for listening. #207TilInfinity

Episode forty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine hip hop artist ‘Don Ron.’ Our talk focused on mafia movies, his 2020 track ‘Pain,’ Boston vs. Portland comparisons, his father’s hip hop journalism career, Randy Moss, curry, and a plethora of other topics! Make sure to peep his latest project ‘Don Ron Summer’ and love goes to the sponsors as well. #207TilInf...

Episode thirty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine visual artist ‘Joshua James Hand.’ Our verbal exchange touched upon his new production company ‘Birdtheory,’ Portland venues of the past, the brilliance of the film ’The Wiz,’ touring with Spose, Slipknot cuts, Martin Scorcese films, plus many more topics! Peep www.joshuajameshand.com and birdtheory.xy...

Episode thirty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the hip hop memorabilia brand 'Rap Supply Co.' and their recent offshoot organization 'Blk Mrkt Project.' In our discussion we talked about the origins of each brand, rappers reactions to their art, Greek Food, Maine weather, the dire importance of community support, and tons, tons more! Go hit their Instagr...

Episode thirty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features rising 207 MC ‘LAZ.’ We talked about his mother introducing him to elite hip hop, the transforming power of modern technology, early rap writtens, Master P, Riley Lamarre, soda addictions, and a whole lot more! Go run LAZ’s latest project ‘Torrey Hill’ too! Love to Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., and Ya...

Episode thirty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the gifted Maine producer/vocalist 'George Foisy.' In our talk we covered his time living in Philly, finding confidence as an artist, his secluded studio, working with other 207 musicians, his new music with Shane Reis, and a whole lot more! Make sure to also stay until the end of the podcast to hear a brand...

Episode thirty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the immensely talented and silly producer/vocalist ‘Bright Boy!’ We discussed his Boston adolescence, moving to Portland, his group ‘Altered Gee,’ re;sample, stories of past Portland, and a whole lot more! Shoutout the sponsors Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore and High Roller Lobster Co. Mad luv 2 you as well! Stay a...

Episode thirty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ On this episode, we were blessed to talk with the young Maine phenom and producer ‘Riley Lamarre.’ We discussed his collective ‘No Clue,’ his youth in the 207, his latest mixtapes, the networking power of social media, Won Pound's greatness, and a lot more! Shoutout Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., Yardie Ting and of course,...

Episode twenty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week features Maine legend ‘Cam Groves’ calling into the crib! We chatted about Wells High School memories, his come up in the 207 rap scene, touring the country with Spose, his massive kick collection, 90s basketball, his future podcast aspirations, and more! Big love to the sponsors Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., a...

Episode twenty two of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features 207 rapper 'Jimmy the Human.'  In our conversation we touched upon the genius of the current Maine scene, favorite horror movies, his busy 2019, Star Wars Battlefront II, building a fanbase and much, much more. Stay tuned for more music from Jimmy the Human, and stay sane during this isolation we going th...

Episode twenty one of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features Maine hip hop legend 'Mike Be. In our sit-down we talked about the art of sampling, his massive vinyl collection, DJing on college radio, his skateboarding cat and tons more. Keeps spinning Mike Be's back catalog, especially his latest project 'The Art of Listening' and stay tuned for more lives shows and...

Episode twenty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Portland, ME producer/vocal artist/musician 'Just Milk.' In our chat we touched upon Buddhism camps, Missy Elliot candles, the genius of Aphex Twin, working in coffee shops, and a cornucopia of other topics. Make sure to peep Just Milk's Bandcamp and other digital profiles, peep her live shows coming up this April...

Episode nineteen of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Pink Navel, S.Al, and SB the Moor of the almighty Ruby Yacht. In our tremendous conversation we discussed the origins of the Ruby Yacht Makers Guild, a plethora of anime/video games, inspirations, their brand new poet e-mail digest, their upcoming beat invitational AND MORE! Hit each artists’ respective social m...

Episode eighteen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features Florida-to-Maine hip hop artist ‘ALunarLanding.’ In our free-flowing discussion we touched upon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, disrespectful concert-goers, finding more confidence as a producer, Monday of the Minds,  random Seinfeld trivia and a whole lot more. Look for more live shows, music, and video...

Episode seventeen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features soon-to-blow 207 singer 'Angelikah.' In our convo we talked about how underrated Brandy is, growing up in Portland, getting the confidence to perform live, Outer Space and much more! Make sure to stay up to date on Angelikah's social media and new music, and also hit Sun Tiki Studios on 2/15 for her next s...

Episode sixteen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features rising Maine hip hop star 'J.R. Specs.'  In our discussion we talked about how graduating high school inspired him to drop his first project, recording music in his Camry, his upcoming collabs with other 207 artists, AND we also finessed a major technical difficulty. This podcast was almost lost in the digit...

Episode fifteen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features Stay on Mars and Graphic Melee of Portland, ME hip hop collective 'Monday of the Minds.' In our conversation, we touched upon everything from the group's coincidental beginnings, to their shows with Blueprint and Ceschi, to the growing Maine scene to a whole lot more. Make sure to hit their 'Kill 'Em With Kindnes...

Episode fourteen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features stellar 207 producer and hip hop artist 'Phoniks.' In our conversation, we discussed everything from his latest documentary 'Underdogs,' to his team at Don't Sleep Records, to a recent Masta Ace shoutout, to his first live show taking place in Europe, plus tons more! Make sure to catch 'Underdogs' on Netflix if...

Episode thirteen of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features Maine poet, artist and world traveler Myles Bullen. In our conversation, we discussed everything from his journeys through the New England hip hop scene, hanging with Eyedea, meeting one of his first producers at Bull Moose, the power of expression, and some deep shit too. Look for Myles and his duo Planetary Ac...

Episode twelve of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features up-and-coming Maine producer J-Wizdum. In our discussion, we covered everything from the importance of sticking to your craft, the magic of Calvin and Hobbs, his haunted childhood home and even our favorite anime. Stay tuned to J-Wizdum's social media and SoundCloud page for more music...his beats are not to be mi...