Milkcrates & Microphones

In this Season 8 Episode 22 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Pep Love Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists and like-minded people including Cobalt45, NikFuq, Father Freshwater, Zeps, L*Roneous, Cyph4, Rich Sphire, plus so many more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mi...

In this Season 8 Episode 21 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by a special guest/cousin of The Infamous Nonsense, hailing from the bowels of the 209—Tim Dogg. In this episode, we jump into a number of topics such as early 90s/2000s hip-hop, how music has changed, Bay Area hip-hop group—Zion I, rappers rapping other artist’s lyrics, the recent Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef, Drake’s new tra...

n this Season 8 Episode 20 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual 420 Special. Throughout this smoky episode, we dive into topics such as Cheech & Chong on Bert Kreischer’s podcast, Happy Gilmore 2, Brotha Lynch Hung’s brand-new track, the biggest cannabis rap icon, RBL Posse and “Don’t Give Me No Bammer Weed”, different renditions of the classic track—“Smoke 2 Joints”, best...

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Bronx emcee/producer—Rob Sonic aka Bobby Freedom. Rob Sonic dives into a number of topics including relocating from D.C. to the Bronx as a teenager, discovering hip-hop through his brother, early influences growing up, breakdancing and the B-Boy era, starting out in the hip-hop group—Sonic Sum, the evolution of...

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a Throw It Down Thursday’ Special. We jump into a bunch of subjects including E-40, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Eminem’s new Benzino diss track, the return of Swollen Members with a recent #1 hit, the Oscars, a review of the Fresh Coast Tour, a Mr. Ballen story about Liam Neeson, Bad Bunny suing a fan, Suge Knight’s latest claim, Tyson v...

In this Season 8 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Oakland legend/co-founder of Hieroglyphics—Pep Love. Pep Love dives into a number of subjects including relocating from Mississippi to California at 12-years old, early influences growing up, meeting A-Plus at an early age, the formation of the Hieroglyphics collective and its 30-year anniversary, recording the debut Hie...

In this Season 8 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by San Francisco-based artist/producer, Brycon. Brycon dives into a number of topics including living in San Francisco and the current state of the city, how he got involved in making music, early influences growing up, relocating to SF from North Carolina, why he chose producing or rapping, making the album ‘Can’t Stay Per...

In this Season 8 Episode 15 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of 2024 featuring SF-based emcee—Professa Gabel. Professa Gabel jumps into a number of topics including his recent segment on Channel 5 News, the Gabel Family Tree, his rap name, the Opening Act podcast with Equipto, interviewing Berner, his newest albums—The Bay Lebowski & Niche Hors D’oeuvres, being a...

In this Season 8 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the finale of 2023, featuring LA-based legendary emcee—Rifleman aka Ellay Khule. Rifleman dives into a bunch of topics including the release of his new book—King Khule, the 29th anniversary of Project Blowed, performing live, the art of freestyling, battling and beating Eminem at the ‘97 Rap Olympics, creating the chop-rap s...

In this Season 8 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual Holidaze Special, accompanied by Milk&Mics alumni/close friend of the podcast—Oscar Goldman. Along with Oscar, we dive into a number of topics including the 1-year anniversary of the self-titled Oscar Goldman album, doing a show at his High School, performing with the Co-Defendants, new projects in the works,...

In this Season 8 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a MILKSgiving Special. During the episode we are joined by legendary New York-based producer—Blockhead and LA-based legend-in-the-making—A-F-R-O. Blockhead talks about a number of topics including starting out as a rapper, meeting and working with Aesop Rock, producing music for over 20 years, creating Labor Days, the music-...

In this Season 8 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary artist & pioneer of independent hip-hop—Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship. Jupiter dives into a number of topics, including what inspired him to become a rapper, meeting Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E, & Aceyalone, the early days of Freestyle Fellowship, being nominated for a Grammy for ‘To Whom it May Concern’,...

In this Season 8 Episode 10 Halloween Special of Milkcrates & Microphones, we do it spooky style, with a cold open about classic horror movies, as well as an exclusive interview with Loki Excelsior—a founding member of the Siccmade Muzicc crew. Loki dives into a number of subjects such as growing up in Sacramento, the knowledge he gained from a meeting with Ice T, being a pioneer of horrorcore...

In this Season 8 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics, including Keefe D being charged for the 2pac murder, the AI 2pac-made diss track, Eminem, OutKast achieving the best rap album of all time, Drake tying Michael Jackson, Antonio Brown, Nate Diaz, new Atmosphere music (which we premier), $uicideBoy$ stopping their show, our top 3 Halloween movies, plus so mu...

In this Season 8 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of subjects—Eyedea & Abilities, the new Living Legends album cover, Murs, Souls of Mischief, 93 ‘til Infinity, the Colin Kaepernick letter released by J. Cole, the Mighty Ducks, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fu...

In this Season 8 Episode 7 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a special listen-along and album review for legendary independent hip-hop group—Atmosphere’s Overcast! We also dive into topics such as Atmosphere vs Eyedea & Abilities, who’s the top dog of Rhymesayers Entertainment, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “Song Picks of the (Motha...

In this Season 8 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Fresno-based hip-hop artist—MC Wicks stops by for a cool conversation. MC Wicks dives into a number of topics including growing up and surviving in Fresno, a chance meeting with Planet Asia, early influences, dream collaborations, being in a freestyle cypher with KRS-One, his recent psychedelic music-making journey, the meaning behind his...

In this Season 8 Episode 5 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we talk a number of different subjects such as Master P, Eligh’s new album—Halo Boy, the passing of Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, 50 Cent’s current legal troubles, Shaquille O’Neal’s rap skills, Eminem on a hit list, Bob Barker and Roddy Rod, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments...

In this Season 8 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we get a visit from trailblazing hip-hop artists—Bigg Jus (of Company Flow) & Orko Eloheim (The Sycotik Alien) aka Nephlim Modulation Systems. Jus & Orko dive into a number of topics including how they found their way into hip-hop & making music, the first time they crossed paths with each other, forming and making music with...

In this Season 8 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by hip-hop icon—Afu-Ra (later on in the episode). Afu-Ra talks a number of subjects including being the protege of Jeru The Damaja, working with GANGSTARR and being a part of the GANGSTARR Foundation collective, a tragic accident that put his career on hold, signing his first record deal at 19 years old, the making of his ‘Bo...

In this Season 8 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics such as MF DOOM’s birthday and passing, Billboard’s Top 50 Hip-Hop Groups list, DDP Yoga, The Undertaker vs Shark, Oscar Goldman, Musk vs Zuck, psychological warfare, hip-hop impersonators, the missing submarine, Ken Griffey Jr., Brotha Lynch Hung, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&amp...

In this Season 8 Episode 1 (Season Premier) of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by a living legend (pun intended) of the hip hop industry; co-founder of the Living Legends collective and one half of Mystik Journeymen—Sunspot Jonz. Sunspot tells the story of how the Living Legends came to be, his musical influences growing up, traveling the world, starting a group with A-Plus from Souls o...

In this Season 7 Episode 25 (Season Finale) of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by Arizona-based hip hop artist—Runt, of Jivin’ Scientists. Runt talks everything including making music for over 25 years, his musical inspirations growing up, hosting battle rap competitions, the Napster rap era, his new album—‘Cicadas’ and the meaning behind the name, his favorite wrestler of all time, Sage Fr...

In this Season 7 Episode 24 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by Pro Wrestler/Podcast Host/Conspiracy Theorist—Bin Hamin. We delve into a plethora of topics with Bin such as wrestling politics, CM Punk’s attitude, working with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, 9/11, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny being government plants, the upcoming election, UFOs, Planet X, the truth about the moon, giants, Flat Earth theo...

In this Season 7 Episode 23 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of topics such as Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Rolling Stone’s Top 100 West Coast Hip Hop Tracks list, Jerry Springer, rap crew fantasy matchups, the takeover of AI music, Pras of the Fugees, Nate Diaz, Missy Elliott entering the Hall of Fame, plus so much more. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop...