The Rec Show Podcast

Tell Us How You Really Feel We dig into part three of our Best Beat Tapes 2025 series, stacking seventeen producers who push tone, texture, and community forward. From Baelei’s serene craft to Johnny U’s closing blitz. We trace khow beat scenes and collectives, keep beat culture thriving. Intro Music: Tuamie “That’s Not Salsa” from To Be of A Greater Instrument   Zawati Moon “Divine Feminine” from...

Tell Us How You Really Feel We spotlight the best beat tapes and instrumental albums of 2025 so far, moving city to city to share standouts, origin stories, and the mindset behind the music. We celebrate transformation, community labels, and the power of action over words while inviting you to text us your picks. • Mon$rock’s features "LADO" in Do More beattape • Afro Bluu’s “What is Hap...

Tell Us How You Really Feel The underground stays undefeated when the community curates. We kick off Season 6 with Part One of our best beat tapes and albums of 2025, building a front‑to‑back mix that celebrates producers who turn life into rhythm—from late‑night study loops to church‑recorded anthems that shake the room. No gatekeepers, no radio formulas, just beatmakers shaping the soundscapes w...

Tell Us How You Really Feel The needle drops and the room changes—horns breathe, drums loosen, and a sampler starts talking back. We dive into the living thread between jazz and beat culture, from Congo Square and brass bands to dusty chops, off-grid drums, and the global scenes building tomorrow’s standards today. The journey moves through the roots—rebellion, soul, spiritual release—into the era...

Tell Us How You Really Feel A beat can cross oceans faster than any plane ticket—this showcase proves it. We’re celebrating Filipino producers from Manila to Sacramento with a curated trip through sample alchemy, razor-sharp cuts, and pulse-raising drum and bass. The goal is simple: connect you with artists worth following and give you a map to explore their catalogs, crews, and scenes. We open wi...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome to Episode #133 where we take a trip into my expanding Bandcamp Music Feed which features music from the artists I follow. We open with a clear intention from Dammbutta’s ‘This Kind of Life’ : music can fortify the mind, soothe the body, and steady the soul. From there, the curation pulls you through a living gallery of sound: the battle-tested resolve of Apollo...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Imagine traveling to every country on Earth without leaving your headphones. That's the revolutionary experience of The World Album , featuring 200 songs from artists born in every nation on our planet. Brandon Beckwith , founder of International Artist Project, joins us to share the extraordinary journey of creating music's first truly global compilation. Aft...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Stepping into the sonic laboratory of La and Rod Nice feels like boarding the Millennium Falcon—a journey beyond Earth's atmosphere into cosmic consciousness. These two veteran musicians have been crafting their unique brand of hip-hop since 1996, and their latest offering "Underdog Power Cosmic 2: Cosmic Continuum" represents the culmination of decades s...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Step into the evolving world of Erozilla, the multifaceted beat maker whose journey has transformed from crafting innovative sounds to building a legacy through education. Two years after his first appearance on the Wreck Show, Erozilla returns with exciting news about his Erozilla Beat Academy—a groundbreaking initiative teaching digital music production across Los Ang...

Tell Us How You Really Feel The latest tariffs imposed by the US government will significantly impact physical merchandise shipped to American customers through Bandcamp, potentially causing higher fees and shipping delays for independent artists and their fans. Digital purchases remain unaffected and offer a practical way for supporters to continue backing their favorite artists during this chall...

Tell Us How You Really Feel What happens when spiritual philosophy meets beatmaking? Kershawn Tha Don answers this question through her soulful productions and community-building efforts, guided by her core belief that "love is the highest vibration." The Long Beach-based producer takes us through her musical evolution, from singing in a Baptist church choir to performing with Beat Cinem...

Tell Us How You Really Feel What does it mean to build ‘ a happy hOHM ’ —not just a physical structure, but a spiritual sanctuary within yourself? Dom Cruz and TeedotEinsof explore this profound question through their collaborative masterpiece "a happy hOHM." From the first whispered wind chimes of "Peace, Peace" to the triumphant reflection of "Spring Equinox," this...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome back to The Rec Show Podcast! In this episode, we showcase an international lineup of beatmakers and producers pushing the boundaries of sound. From gritty boom-bap to smooth lo-fi, jazzy flips to experimental textures — this episode is packed with creative energy from across the map. 🎶 Featuring music by: Elaquent, Skyscraper, JRedou_KO!, NOTHINGISREAL, SPVCED...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Grammy-nominated instrumentalists, underground innovators, and boundary-pushing creators—the women of beat making deserve your attention. After a brief hiatus, I'm back with a special episode that travels across continents to bring you the sounds of female producers who are revolutionizing music production but aren't getting their proper recognition. The journ...

Tell Us How You Really Feel On episode 124, Gldnmnd explores the exciting world of samplers, spotlighting the P6 Creative Sampler and its potential when paired with favorites like the Koala Sampler or the SP-404. This episode is a musical feast featuring tracks from Afro Bluu , Duke Westlake , Thxk_u’s Stylebender_vol 2. Saywordstaz’s “Swim” , Brainorchestra’s “Relic” Blackchai & August Fanon’...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Listening to music while traveling is embedded in our culture. A good album or playlist can get you through sitting between two strangers, shitty airline service, delays and the often dreaded baggage claim. So here's a list of amazing projects Gldnmnd listened to while traveling the U.S. We'll start with God.damn. Chan "<3" , and then feature stan...

Tell Us How You Really Feel What if a simple road trip could transform the way you experience music? This episode marks the triumphant return after a brief hiatus, enriched with stories from a cross-country drive from San Antonio, Texas, to Southern California. We introduce an exciting new interactive feature—fan mail—where you can text us directly with your thoughts and encouragement. We also div...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Fresh off a beatmaking sabbatical and bursting with gratitude for the rhythm wizards that keep our community's heart beating. Ever wondered what it takes to elevate your beatmaking game from the bedroom to the big stage? This episode shines a light on those secret training grounds, like the FlipABeatClub to Sample Rumble, where skills get honed and beats get sharpe...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Our esteemed guest is Burn The Topiary a Ontario, California Beatmaker/Producer. A veritable maestro in the art of rhythm, unveils the layers of personal expression and authenticity that have shaped his musical identity. Together, we reminisce about the therapeutic power of beats, the nostalgic '90s era that ignited our passion, and how the tapestry of our lives—co...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Step into the beat-laden universe of Matt. E.J, founder of Organic Beat Session s, who brings the vibrant LA beat scene into your headphones with his journey from freestyling maestro to beat-making virtuoso. Our chat traverses the landscape of Matt. E.J's musical evolution, from the punk rock and hip-hop infused streets of South Bay to his current resonant projects...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Season four comes roaring in with the indomitable King John ILL, a beat-making maestro whose rhythms and grooves are as royal as his title suggests. We peel back the layers of his artistic identity, from the genesis of his kingly name to the Instagram flip videos and Donut Lounge clips. Sit back and soak in the origin story of a Beatmaker who transcends the ordinary, cr...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Ever pondered the creative spark behind an electrifying bass line or the texture of a well-crafted beat? Jetlag Trav, the gifted bass guitarist and Beatmaker, joins me for a no-holds-barred conversation. We navigate Trav's artistic voyage from his formative albums to the live gigs that have crowds buzzing throughout California. He unfolds tales of his youthful esca...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Strap in for a symphony of stories as we welcome the extraordinary K' Luv aka THE GO Musician, Producer, Controllerise OG from the heart of Atlanta's music scene, to share his melodic journey from a trumpet-toting teen to a beat-making maestro. This episode is a rich tapestry woven with the sounds of a life dedicated to music, stitched together by family, cine...

Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 in 2024. There’s so much music out there that I had to come back and give yall another episode of some of the best beat-tapes & instrumental albums I heard in 2023. So press play, sit back relax, count ya blessings not ya problems and vibe out with us. Tracklist (Played in order) Sunset Drive by Kreativ from Chillhop Esstiona...

Tell Us How You Really Feel On the final episode of 2023, Gldnmnd spins some of this year's most gripping beat tapes and instrumental masterpieces. The final notes of 2023 will echo through your speakers. No time for idle talk; turn the volume up on the tracks that have shaped your year and will still knock throughout 2024. All the beats and Artist listed for you below. Happy New Year 2024!!!...