Freemusicempire

ATTENDEES Timepiece, MIGHTYHEALTHY, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business Talk about the Good, Bad, and The Ugly of production in hip hop this year. Talk about how things might change in the coming year. NOTES What sounds worse in 2021 a boring pop rap beat or a boring underground rap beat? Why? What 2021 album's production shocked you most on the first listen? Who was the most ripped off(emulated if w...

One of the most important producers of 2021 Brainorchestra's new album Big Brain stars him as primary voice, producer, as well as mixing and mastering. It's an effort worthy of in depth conversation and Dan-O digs in on the process results and journey along the way.

ATTENDEES SonRaw, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business Talk to SonRaw about the album Trilogy by Council of The Gods . How he became involved with producing and rapping on it. Talk about Silk Sonic-An Evening with Silk Sonic, Jedi Mind Tricks-The Funeral and The Raven, and Fielded-Young Medusa. How do these albums speak to (or in opposition to) trends in 2021 music? Intro and Outro are...

ATTENDEES Big Flowers, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss the progression over two projects by NCL-TM & DøøF: Hoodrat Noir to Swamp Phonk. ● Discuss the changing nature of the album, song lengths, total run times and the difference sequencing makes.

ATTENDEES Sleep Sinatra, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Sleep Sinatra about the rollercoaster year he has had and the steps up in acclaim under Sleep Gloriously & DIVINENATION. ● Discuss what makes an album “dark” and the right way to ingest it.  ● Analyze Lukah-Why Look Up, God’s In The Mirror and Redman-Dare Iz A Darkside to discuss dark albums now and in the...

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Flow changes in rap the way human language changes. It never stops changing. By the time a new cadence, flow, or vocal inflection gets deemed “not hip hop” it’s already running the charts. Let’s talk about how flow has changed generally over these years from pop rap to underground. ● Discuss Teller Bank$-The Part & Parcel as well as L...

Freemusicempire 2021 MVP Raphy of BRUISER BRIGADE came on for a full length sit down. An incredible journey from DJ to top producer, Raphy talks about the different ways the Brigade works and how these game changing albums (Dope Game $tupid & Santa Barbara) came together. His joy and passion is infectious so GET SOME!  Intro and Outro bumper is from the album Swamp Phonk by NCL-TM and Døø...

AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Kathy Iandoli about her 2019 book God Save The Queens and 2021 book Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah. We should ask her perspective on how the rules of engagement have changed for women in hip hop’s public space. ● Discuss the only released solo album from Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. What could her career have been if this got a US release in 2001-2002? What should her a...

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about Metamorphosis the 2015 album by Queen Herawin in terms of strengths and importance. Why should someone who has never heard this, listen? ● Discuss anyone in 2021 who might be influenced or carrying the same energy forward. Intro song is Slime Outro song is Mia both by NCL-TM off his album Pussy Galore. 

AGENDA New Business ● Celebrate Call Out Culture, talk about specific episodes that were benchmarks in visibility/audience building. The necessary change where rappers get to talk about music and make it, how that has affected their careers. ● Talk about 50 Cent’s 2003 album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ . Some people say it is a classic album, others say it has the best hooks in rap. Cutting through nos...

ATTENDEES ChumZilla, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk to ChumZilla about how the concept for Sons of Andre came together and how he adjusted after the loss of Scorcese. ● Look at Sons of Andre-Dungeon of Doom as a project. What are the best parts of it? What is the legacy of Scorcese and Insubordinate Records?

Dan-O from Freemusicempire got to talk to the artist who constructed his favorite album of 2021. Premrock achieved another level of personal best with his project Load Bearing Crow's Feet. Before talking about the album Dan-O discusses the relationships and lessons learned that got Prem where he is. Talking to Premrock makes you feel smarter!

ATTENDEES Rich Jones, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Rich Jones about his EP Blue Beach , following up his last LP How Do You Sleep At Night ? What is the best case scenario for an EP release? ● Analyze Blue Beach by Rich Jones, Monk by GreenSLLIME, and If Orange Was A Place by Tems. Do they leave you wanting more from the artist?

A one of a kind talent leapfrogging between genres and expectations Fielded has created a unique position for herself on Backwoodz Studioz alongside underground raps most ferocious names. Fielded's newest release Young Medusa is completely different from past work but as Dan-O discussed with her, she is used to that and we should be as well. This interview is 120% of expectations.

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Define “impact” and talk about the different ways an artist can create “impact” for their release (shock, agitation, secrecy, innovation).   ● Discuss whether Lil Nas X-Montero and Moor Mother-Black Encyclopedia of The Air deliver on the impact they made for their audiences.

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about three releases: Lady Blackbird-Black Acid Soul, Kacey Musgraves-Star-Crossed, and Yebba-Dawn in terms of executing an important album with a great voice. ● Discuss how other elements (writing, instrumentation, song/album themes) get conducted around a show stopping voice. What do these albums do well or miss?

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss the reception and reaction around major releases this year including Donda and Certified Lover Boy . Beyond whether the albums have been up to par, fan reaction to these releases seems utterly broken. What do you people actually want? ● Talk about the specifics of Little Simz- Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Certified Lover Boy...

A free flowing conversation about Young Dolph, capitalism, the justice system, as well as Griselda in present and future.

ATTENDEES Defcee, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about what makes one emcee one producer albums special. Ceenick and We Dressed The City In Our Names are good examples, we’ll talk to Defcee about those. ● Analyze Horned Monk by August Fanon and Iceberg Theory as well as Bo Jackson by Alchemist and Boldy James.

ATTENDEES Pecue, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Pecue about his approach to the cover art he’s done this year for Brainorchestra, Wrecking Crew, Midaz The Beast, and more. ● Discuss our favorite album covers of 2021 and what makes them work so well

AGENDA New Business ● Talk about the MC archetype of “The Ringmaster” an MC type that never fully embraces the lyrical supremacy mission but organizes albums to a legendary entertainment level. Who are other examples? ● Study the three formative Master P albums: The Ghetto’s Tryin’ To Kill Me!, Ice Cream Man, and Ghetto D. Analyze the formation of the Ringmaster skills. ● Talk about the influence...

Lord Juco is relentless. Always releasing projects: eps, singles, albums but this new one is a real culmination. From the production to the verses and guest verses Raised Right is a momentous step forward for the Toronto MC. Dan-O got to talk to his favorite Canadian MC about Guy Ritchie!

ATTENDEES Tokyo Cigar, Big Flowers, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss Ka’s new album: A Martyr’s Reward in terms of strengths and growth. Also, in terms of where it sits in the story of 2021 music. ● Talk about Ka’s place in the history of this music and how this album shifts that.

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss Hit Boy x Nas newest release King’s Disease 2 and how it fits next to the original.

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about what Isaiah Rashad means to TDE as a label and rap in general. Will the market make space for all of these albums? Should it?  ● Assess Isaiah Rashad-The House is Burning, Tink-Heat of The Moment, and Gabe Nandez-Seven.