Study Music Podcasts

Today’s episode spotlights a new joint called ‘Cruise Control’ from rappers Black-Ram, Sadat X and El da Sensei. After a chance meeting at Chip Shop Brixton, in South London, the Sudanese born, UK-based alt rapper Ram enlisted the two New York rappers to hop on the beat from producer D-Natural. High energy, 90’s flavored hip hop with feel good energy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Quick episode today, we’re playing a chill instrumental joint that came through from Peruvian dj/producer Kcomt++. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode we’re casting the light on a really dope tune from Silk Wood called ‘Come Correct’. Singer/bandleader Stephen Addai sent the song over recently, and we’ve had it on repeat in the office. Feel good indie rock vibes with tones of soul. The single is out now on all platforms. Definitely watch out for Silk Wood in the new year. Follow folks @silkwood @studymusicgroup Advertising Inquir...

On this episode we’re steering the ship up to Canada for a minute to highlight an emcee by the name of GhostboyRJ, who’s making honest, no frills, low fidelity rap tunes. He sent over the song ‘Shrug It Off / Keep Up’ a little while back and it’s nothing but chill, vibey fire - organic, laid back musings over warm vintage sample chops and drums. We’ve had it on repeat around HQ, so we wanted to sh...

On this episode we’ve got a fresh instrumental hip hop mix from producer Wa3ak, who blends Arabic sounds and instruments with boom bap drums and a lofi aesthetic. Smooth beats, unique sound. Lookout for him in 2021. • Follow folks @wa3ak • @studymusicgroup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode we’re casting the light on a dope emcee, Long Beach representative Dobey Dobe. He sent over this joint ‘These Days’, which is super fresh and down to earth, so we figured we’d share. Follow him @dobeydobe and also don’t miss his joint ‘Stimmy’. Good stuff. Definitely look out for this guy in 2021. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

On this episode we've got music from Colombian producer/beatmaker Alejandro Sanint, better known under the pseudonym MOTB.  *For those curious, the acronym stands for "Monkey on The Beat", lol. We connected after hearing his recently released instrumental single 'Morning Coffee', and decided at the very least, a podcast feature was in order. Before we knew it, he shot over an a...

On this episode we're making sure everyone's caught up on a couple recent additions to Spotify, Apple Music, etc from Living Legends' rapper Black Aesop. You can now find 3 joints from the 'Supahuman' album, as well as instrumental edits, wherever you get your music. This record was largely produced by Los Angeles beatsmith Elusive, as well as fellow Living Legends crew mates T...

On this episode we got an exclusive joint from Understudies Crew affiliate Geebz, a Texas based producer/DJ. The Last Dinosaur is a jammin boom bap instrumental, flipped from some classic samples. If you can call the flip, drop us a comment @studymusicgroup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

COLOURS, the first album from Arizona band The Brothers Cosmos is a psychedelic / prog / rock / hop type instrumental album with tones of jazz and funk laced throughout. On this episode we listen through an alternate sequence of the albums tracks, and CTZN flips a beat from one of the tracks as a bonus. @brotherscosmos on socials. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...

Axiomatic (Listen on Spotify) is an instrumental EP from California producer/emcee Onewerd. The tape blends big electronic sounds with samples and chops, taking listeners on a quite expansive sound journey, given the somewhat brief tracklist. A hodgepoge of sounds both underground and mainstream, new and old, Axiomatic is not to be missed, if it isn't already in your library. Follow him @Onewe...

On this episode of the podcast we’re introducing Japanese DJ/Producer Las Dos, and debuting his first single for SM - Roots & Herbs, which is available first to podcast family and our bandcamp followers. Support the release early at studymusicgroup.bandcamp.com - and lookout- its headed to streaming services, and will be accompanied by a video later this month as well. Advertising Inquiries: h...

On today’s episode it’s been almost a year since we opened up demo submissions to the public for the first time. Foss (@ctznofficial) talks a bit about the surprising volume of demos received, what they’ve been like for better or worse, and how the NY band Lucky Louie Blues Co. stood out from the pack. If you’re a fan of experimental & progressive indie rock, like say Smashing Pumpkins, The Ma...

Husayn Jay is a California based emcee and producer known for his recent work rhyming in a mc/producer duo with producer Fanatik, as well as previous collaborations with The Understudies Crew and and Sacramento collective After Hijrah. Early in our story, when we first began kicking around the idea of being a label, rather than just a “crew”, Jay was one of the first to offer a hand, presenting tw...

Rare and harder to find picks from everybody’s favorite Biggie Smalls. If you didn’t know, his original vision for his debut album ‘Ready To Die’ was different in many ways than the record we’ve all come to love. Dive in with us as we go through some of the key changes, original versions and hard to find remixes. If you dig it - there will be more mixes and spotlights like this coming up regularly...

Bullet For The Jazz is the essential album from the Paris/Montreal producer & instrumentalist. Subjectjazz. Featuring a little helping hand on the title track from L’indecis, and clocking in at 16 songs, this one is moody, unique and chock full of 90’s style boom bap drums with a mix of jazz bass with rare & unique samples, all chopped and stitched together with his signature styles. Avail...

If you came out to the last Living Legends tour, you might’ve got a sneak of this song on a tour CD. To everybody else, this is a new one, and was one of the first tracks recorded as Black Aesop. Walt (4two7) lent a huge hand helping get things started with the rebrand, from engineering to producing and as you hear on this one, he’s no slouch on the mic either! Dope rhymes since back in the day fo...

On this episode of the podcast we dive into part 2 of our chat with Oakland-based producer, emcee and DJ, JAY3M (aka Joe Mousepad). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aesop’s Table w/ Atmosphere (Part 2) • On part 2, the Minneapolis-based rapper, vocalist and Rhymesayers Entertainment co-founder Sean ‘Slug’ Daley chats with Aesop about finally building a home studio, the mindset behind Rhymesayers, working with good humans, Rock The Bells and the last Def Jux tour. Atmosphere's latest release is a team-up with MURS, for their series as FELT, 'Felt 4 U&#...

On episode 1 of Aesop’s Table, Black Aesop sits down with Atmosphere. • On part 1 the Minneapolis-based rapper, vocalist and Rhymesayers Entertainment co-founder Sean ‘Slug’ Daley chats with Aesop about coming up before the internet, touring with Eyedea, existence in the social media age and the parallels between standup comedians and touring musicians. Stay tuned for part two of their chat and fi...

Back in the early days of SM, a bunch of the guys from The Understudies Crew used to send these little tapes back and forth filled with little collections of sixteen bar verses, recorded for batting practice, to keep a sharp tongue so to speak. The routine was sparked by Understudies contributor Husayn Jay, a notably proficient creator, releasing only a small fraction of his countless recordings....

Guarajuba ("Conjunto Guarajuba" officially) is a new trio recording under the Zamico Music imprint.  Their debut single Kauê (Pé de Castanhola) is out now • Listen on Spotify We caught up with singer/songwriter Andrew McKleroy to discuss the Guarajuba project a little and explain the meaning and inspiration behind the new single. Follow Folks @Guarajubaband • @ZamicoMusic • @StudyMusicGrou...

Happy 4/20 week, hope everybody is getting along as well as possible, all things considered. • On today’s episode we’re debuting new music from thegoodnews. (@notpo3 @ctznofficial @petecosmos) • “...The One For $20” follows the groups 2016 self-titled album and is the first in a collection of new works the group has been preparing in the time since. Added a bonus b-side joint here also, ‘Sometimes...

On this episode we're bringing you part of an original mix (read:full length albu.. er mixtape?) done by thegoodnews. rapper/vocalist Stu "Poe" Lucero (@notpo3) going full steam over the entirety of Aesop Rock's instrumental album 'The Blob'. Meanwhile, thegoodnews. crew has just added their entire catalog to YouTube and bandcamp, and in addition to releasing a new single i...

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by California producer Off-Balance, best known for his work as part of Digital Martyrs. He slides through for a chat with SM producer CTZN and frequent podcast co-host ELIT, a radio DJ and hip hop specialist, from KALX 90.7 FM & Amoeba Music. In part one we cover a lot of ground; from concert stories and abnormally large crowds, to the Digital Ma...