The Fly Fidelity Podcast

We're joined by the garden state gargoyle Fatboi Sharif (+ Wavy Bagels) to chronicle the making of his dystopian and disruptive Cyber City Society EP with LoneSword. We also discuss the influence of cults, colours and Cronenberg in this very special season four premiere!

Defcee is many things— an artist, a technically adept MC, a writer's writer, a teacher, a father, and co-facilitator of Emcee Wreckshop. Fresh from his acclaimed 'For All Debts Public and Private' with BoatHouse, he joins us to unpack his process and discuss his incredible career and everything between on our FIFTIETH episode!

Fliptrix takes us through his journey as a solo artist and the origins of the independent powerhouse that is High Focus Records. Join us as we pay tribute to one of UK's leading hip hop labels and dive into its historic contributions, meteoric rise, artists, and growing legacy in this deep-dive conversation!

The legendary DJ Q-Bert takes us inside the making and meaning of his psychedelic 'Origins (Wave Twisters 0)' and each of the album's 18 songs. Dive deep into the studio process and the Wave Twisters characters via this fascinating track-by-track breakdown!

This week –cult rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Rodney 'Godfather Don' Chapman is on the show. In this candid talk we explore Don's one-of-a-kind career, working with Kool Keith on The Cenobites LP, Hydra Entertainment and so much more, including the upcoming reissue of Hazardous and a collaborative project with Vijay Anderson.

Comedian, actress and co-host of Talib Kweli's Peoples Party Podcast, Jasmin Leigh opens up about her career and journey.

This week's show features a chat with one half of Drink Champs — DJ EFN! From mixtapes to festivals, artist management, development, radio, production and podcasts. EFN’s career dates back to the 90’s through his Crazy Hood group of companies. In this episode, we explore his journey in a deep dive one-on-one conversation. Make some noise!

We spoke with the legendary DJ Yella for a wide-ranging conversation about the World Class Wreckin' Cru , the seismic scale and enduring impact of NWA, Ruthless Records, and everything between!

AJ Suede is this week's featured guest, who joins us for a career-spanning chat, exploring his early days, seminal moments, and the revelation that the baby featured in the iconic Def Squad logo was based on him! We also discuss collaborating with Televangel for one of his most searing and nuanced gems in his discography, 'Metatron's Cube

We spoke with producer and engineer extraordinaire Bob Power about his pivotal role in a whole host of conscious rap classics, helping to shape the Native Tongue collective's greatest boom of creativity (Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers), working with The Roots, Erykah Badu and the greatness of J Dilla and Common.

Indie rap stalwart Jam Baxter walks us through key moments from crafting his latest release, including recording during a state-wide alcohol ban in San Cristobal De Las Casas, the conception behind "The Infamous Gatwick Meltdown of 2016", the influence of rich Mexican culture, and more!

With his latest release, DW Smith has assembled his most piercing and soul searching collection of material to date. Inspired by the Dark Ages and defined by the tough times of today, 'Journey To Jotunheim' looks to ancient mythology for clues about the present and uses Norse Mythology references as a device for approaching modern day topics. Episode 40 features a deep-dive conversation about Nors...

Best known for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in Francis Ford Coppola's mafia epic 'The Godfather', Gianno Russo details his wild story, in which he credits Marlon Brando for being his only acting coach and Frank Sinatra being his only singing teacher. An intimate and no-holds-barred conversation, featuring some of the most compulsive tales, including how he became Frank Costello's associate for thi...

In this deep-dive into Mafia legacy and crime history, Robert ‘Boston Bob’ Luisi joins us to discuss his time as a caporegime and crime boss, working with Joey Merlino and more. We're also joined by former made man of the Philadelphia Mafia, Paul Tanso. Patreon | Support an independent podcast by signing up to become a member of Fly Fidelity at patreon.com/FlyFidelity. Unlock behind the scenes tit...

For our last episode this year, we're joined by Slug from Atmosphere, to discuss and explore their 12th studio album "WORD?" and the legacy and genius of MF DOOM. We also talk about going from Hair(2002) to Scalp (2010) to Skull (2021) and ending the trilogy from a third person perspective, working with PNS from Molemen and much more!

On her intimate Rhymesayers debut album, SA-Roc pours her heart out and bares her soul with her magnum opus, The Sharecropper's Daughter. In this episode we dive into its creation and discuss collaborating with legendary bass player Preston Crump, working with the late great MF DOOM for the deluxe edition and more!

Mr. Substance offers a seldom heard insight into his recent collaborations with the likes of Joe Blow and Bard Picasso's Blue City, working with K-Saulz and more!

Episode 34 features a deep dive with the ever prolific DJ Alkemy, Pun Ra and Empuls, better known as Mise En Garde. Get familiar!

Joining us for episode 33, Skyzoo digs into the origins of 'All The Brilliant Things', his latest and arguably most profound release. A love letter to Brooklyn, a rumination on change and a reflection on gentrification and cultural appropriation. We discuss its making, inspiration, writing, recording and everything between. Tap in! Want more content from Fly Fidelity? Become a patron and unlock lo...

Just in time to celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, Mickey Factz joins us to detail working with Blu for 'The Narrative', a six-song project laced entirely by Nottz. We also discuss the status of 'Mickey MauSe 2' , the highly anticipated sequel to 2012's ambitious mixtape, and more! Tap in!!

Joining us for episode 31, Alaska (Atoms Fam, Call Out Culture Podcast) shares his process and delves into the inspiration behind the making of his dystopian new album, 'Human Zoo'. We also talk about technology, disconnect, collaborating with Cannibal Ox, Def Jux and more!

On episode 30, we talk to Blah records co-founder, Lee Scott, who joins us for a rare and insightful conversation about the making of his latest album, 'Gate Clicks Shut', his upcoming novel and journey so far!

Artist. Art Director. Designer. Author. TV-Producer. Ego Trip co-conspirator. Visionary! Brent Rollins details the making behind some of hip hop's most iconic album and magazine covers. From creating logos for social conscious cinema classics to art directing at Ego Trip and beyond - Brent is a certified design icon! Hop on the school bus.

Episode 28 features a sit-down with indie-rap elite, PremRock. We navigate the making of "Load Bearing Crow's Feet", his official debut on the ever-reliable Backwoodz Studioz label, and much more! Dig in

From his come-up, rapping as one-third of seminal independent hip-hop crew Dilated Peoples, to excelling as a solo artist, Evidence is a powerhouse. Joining us on episode 27, we discuss the making of his latest album "Unlearning Volume 1", distancing himself from tradition to reach a place of innovation and more!