Milkcrates & Microphones

On this episode Milk And Mics we are joined by producer, audio engineer and video expert DoomDaWiz.. Doom opens up about growing up in Massachusetts, mobving to and living in Texas and then moving out to Northern California. We talk early  in music, his early influence, the evolution of his production style and transitioning fro emcee to producer. We also go over his career in multi media, working...

on this episode of Milkcrates & Microphones we have live own studio emcee and Author from Brooklyn NY, ZEPS! We discuss coming up in Brooklyn rapping, the art of freestyle, making the move to California and becoming a dad. We also talk about his successful children's book 'Rhymosarus', a hip hop concept book for kids placing rapping dinosaurs in real life situations. We get to listen to some o...

In this exclusive Milkcrates & Microphones interview we are joined by a returning guest, emcee/producer Ersatz Splinter. In this conversation we discuss his new album which we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of. We also go over producing vs rapping, rapping on Spanish, his collabs with Oscar Goldman, upcoming shows and so much more. like, subscribe and tell a friend. \follow Ersatz on in...

On this episode 19 of the 9th season we have the pleasure of speaking with legendary dj, producer and all around great guy, DJ ABILITIES. We kick off the conversation talking about his 2 years of sobriety, his health and fitness journey, and positive impact that it has had on his life. Plus we discuss his debut solo album 'Phonograph Phoenix', the process of creating that project, his connection w...

This week on season 9 episode 18 of Milkcrates and Microphones we start all over again, again. MCMP is in for a few changes but still the same old show with segments like this week in hip hop, song pick and maybe even a little freestyle sesh. We also discuss the Gabby Petito documentary, Missing 411 cases in the woods, listen to some new and old music and much more. PLUS we get a suprise call in f...

In this Season 9 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Strange Famous Records emcee— Oldboy Rhymes joins the crew for an exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, OldBoy Rhymes dives into a bunch of topics including living in Alaska, how he became a rapper, his first time performing in front of a crowd, relocating to Indonesia, the meaning behind his name, getting signed to Str...

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—Cobalt45 & Future Sphire. Cobalt45 & Future Sphire tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including Kendrick Lamar winning 5 Grammys, their brand-new album—Daytons and Dickies, Cobalt’s collab EP with Canadian produc...

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Bay Area-based emcee—Señor Gigio joins us for exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, Señor Gigio dives into a number of topics including growing up in Fairfield and living in the Bay, rapping since the age of 9-years old, early inspirations growing up, his hip-hop group, his track “Bay Area Blue”, getting recognition fro...

n this Season 9 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Los Angeles-based emcee/producer—A-F-R-O returns for another exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, A-F-R-O dives into a plethora of topics including the LA fires, his self-produced 80 emcee Posse Cut 3, the evolution of his producing, DJ Premier, his latest collaboration album with Stu Bangas—The Bad and The Ugly, fully...

In this Season 9 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of the new year. Throughout this episode, we dive into a number of different subjects such as Harry Mack’s NYE freestyle, Raekwon on the Joe Rogan Experience, MrBeast, A Complete Unknown, the new Eyedea book, unreleased Michael Jackson tapes, Owen Wilson mesmerized by Sexyy Red at Rolling Loud, Logan Paul v...

In this Season 9 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual X-Mas episode and this time it’s a 2MeX-Mas Special. Legendary Los Angeles-based emcee—2Mex joins us for an exclusive interview. 2Mex dives into a number of different topics such as growing up in LA, his early musical influences, the talented artists he went to high school with, the story behind how he first start...

In this Season 9 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you another dope show. Throughout this week’s show, we talk a number of topics including Xzibit, the Bay Area tsunami warning, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre teaming up with Sting, the new Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube albums, the storage hunter who found Roddy Ricch’s Grammy award, the rise of LaRussel, Jellyroll as a freestyler, Termi...

In this Season 9 Episode 10 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Oakland-based producer—Jel for an exclusive interview. Throughout this in-depth conversation, we dive into a plethora of topics such as playing the cornet at an early age, Jel’s first beat machine, his group with Mr. Dibbs—Presage, what made him fall in love with making beats, meeting and making music with Dose...

In this Season 9 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the backstage of the Crush Congregation Beat Battle at the Modesto State Theatre. Throughout this special episode, we are joined by a number of different DJs/producers/beat-makers including DJ Perksun—who is putting on this prestigious event, DoomDaWiz, Chef. St, Mayflwr95, Oh Ricky—who won the last Crush Con Beat...

In this Season 9 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by LA-based emcee/Project Blowedian artist—Gel Roc for a spooky special. Throughout this dope convo, Gel Roc dives into a number of subjects such as his early graffiti days, CBS crew, how he got his start in rapping, the meaning behind his name, being a member of Project Blowed, the Good Life Cafe, freestyling, performing li...

Milk and Mics returns for season 9 episode 7 with just two milk boyz. On this episode the boys are with out JS3 so we try and hold it down with good conversation and hip hop talk. We discuss the hurricanes that ravished through the east coast, Jelly Rolle cool concert tricks, Trump using 50 Cents song 'Many Men', new horror movies plus we listen to a ton of great music. All that plus the MCMP orig...

In this Season 9 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Sacramento-based artist—X-Raided joins us for an exclusive conversation. X-Raided dives into a number of different topics including growing up in South Sacramento and relocating to Alabama, almost becoming the next 2Pac, his influence throughout hip-hop culture, his lengthy 26-year prison sentence, starting pris...

On this episode the Milk Boys are return with out a guest but full of conversation and fun. on this episode we talk about gimmicks in hip hop, old cell phones, Harry Mack freestyle, the future of A.I and virtual life. We also listen to some great music, All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5J...

In this Season 9 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Los Angeles-based emcee--Sadistik for a rare exclusive conversation. Throughout this great conversation, Sadistik dives into numerous topics including growing up in Washington, early music influences, coming up on 20 years as an artist, the evolution of his style, his vast catelogue of music, the 10-year anniversary of hi...

In this Season 9 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Equipto 25th Anniversary Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including the legendary SF-based artist—Equipto, Professa Gabel, Monk HTS, Cobalt45, plus many more. We also dive into a number of topics, including 25 ye...

In this Season 9 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Planet Asia Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including DJ True Justice, Cobalt45, MC Wicks, Jusum One (of Grains of Sand), & Buck Stallion. We also dive into a number of topics, including MF DOOM’s birthday,...

In this Season 9 Episode 1 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Shwayze Show at the Five Window Brewing Co in Lodi, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we talk a number of subjects including Shwayze’s success, the Funkdoobiest, Birdman, Cash Money Records, Eminem’s “Houdini” song, Snoop Dogg and the Olympics, a new Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg album, Last Frid...

In this Episode 200 Special, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—DJ True Justice & Vocab Slick. True Justice & Vocab Slick tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including how they got involved with hip-hop, early influences growing up, the art of turntablism, scratching records, the music-making process, Ray Lo...

In this Season 8 Episode 24 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we pay homage to a true hip-hop classic by doing a full album listen-along to The Grouch & Eligh - No More Greener Grasses. This album was released in 2003 by the Oakland/LA Living Legends combo—G&E and includes features from Bicasso, Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Pigeon John, and Basik, among others. If you have yet to hear this ban...

In this Season 8 Episode 23 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by co-founder of Anticon/independent hip-hop legend—Sole. Throughout this exclusive interview, Sole dives into a number of topics including growing up in Maine and how the state has changed, how he discovered hip-hop at an early age, almost getting signed to a major label deal at 14-years old, meeting Pedestrian and coming...