Freemusicempire

Roper Williams and Fatboi Sharif worked for years crafting the world of Gandhi Loves Children. The result: an experience still shaking the indie rap world. The funny and intelligent Sharif digs into his creative process with Dan-O as well as Lil Wayne(wait till you hear his favorite album!),the components of a bad album, and dream collaborations.

Talk about what makes each volume of Man On The Moon important and unique musically. Dissect the general influence of the series and specific influence of the albums and songs. Albums discussed: Man on the Moon: The End of Day   Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager   Man on the Moon III: The Chosen

● Talk about three albums that are completely different in tone and intention assessing levels of success. ● Figure out how to tell intention from the albums discussed, what to look for. Albums discussed:  ● Rico Nasty-Nightmare Vacation.  ● Your Old Droog-Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition.  ● Elujay and J.Robb-Gems In The Cornerstore. 

Look for shared musical values that defined the Def Jux character and how we experience them today. Dan-O and K Diggy discuss the top tier of Jux albums below:  Cannibal Ox-Cold Vein Aesop Rock-Labor Days Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition

Discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s debut album Good News . Was it successful or is the support for Megan transcending the music? Dan-O and K Diggy chart the evolution of Meg through her projects: Good News, Fever, Tina Snow .

Take a look at three very different very important albums from 1998-1999. Isolate what makes these flows so unique and how that informs the total listening experience. Dan-O and K Diggy discuss the below albums:  Aceyalone-A Book of Human Language N.O.R.E.-Melvin Flynt Da Hustler The High & Mighty-Home Field Advantage

Assess 2 UK pop rap albums from 2020. Assess 2 UK underground rap albums from 2020. K Diggy and Dan-O discuss these albums- Headie One -Edna Bree Runway-2000AND4EVA SonnyJim x Must Volkoff-Taylor Made Ostrich Leafdog-Live From The Balrog Chamber

What are the basic properties of an event album? Have they changed in 2020? Dan-O and K Diggy talk about these albums:  Ariana Grande-Positions Busta Rhymes-Extinction Level Event 2: Wrath of God Wizkid-Made In Lagos

How does an artist with a left field perspective or sound create a place for themselves in the marketplace? K Diggy and Dan-O discuss these albums:  Fat Tony- Exotica Dej Loaf- Sell Sole II Junglepussy- JP4 Zilla Rocca and Ray West- Rowhouse Whispers .

Insubordinate Records made a huge splash in 2020! It was all in preparation for the developing producer-rapper relationship of Alex Ludovico and Jason Griff. While they are dropping their album later they just put out an EP called ThreeOneTwo. I got a chance to talk to them both about the legacy of Scorcese Lorde Jones, masculinity in hip hop, Indiana stories, and how much we love Fiend!!

A game changing interview for Freemusicempire. Sleep is growing by leaps and bounds on every project into the kind of artist that is Dan-O's favorite. In the introduction Dan-O describes him as "on the spectrum between AZ and Gil Scott Heron" and he's not joking.

Bloodmoney has lived several rap lives. He's moved met and linked up with some of the BEST talent in hip hop. His music booms and seethes with frustration. His taste lingers on the ill outsiders which has allowed him to review, seek out and befriend artists before they make a big name. Dan-O talks to him about iconic voices in the genre, the power of emotion in hip hop, #TheWatchers ​, and Backwoo...