The Audacity of Dope

(L-R: Mic Phenom, Macklemore, iLL Chris, Grynch, & Hyphen. Photo by Nphared)

Special episode of Sunday Night Sound Session this week, as Nphared and I were joined in studio by local underground Seattle rapper turned international superstar, Macklemore.  Mack’s been a friend of SNSS since the very start and despite all his amazing worldwide success, he hasn’t changed as a person one bit.  It’s a testament to his character/personality, and the Seattle hip-hop scene in general, where I’ve always thought our most impressive characteristic has always been our authenticity.  We don’t have a specific “sound” in the Northwest, but instead, the common trait across most of our artists is that they’re pretty much all just genuine, down to earth people.  Mack epitomizes that.  He’s had years of personal growth and success, but at the core, he’s the same smart, talented, gracious, and hilarious kid he’s always been.

It was awesome to sit down with him and talk about all sorts of topics, from his new album (some exclusive info in there for y’all), touring, the odd nature of life as a celebrity, his friends in the industry, raising his daughter, and, of course, his memories of our beloved “Mayor,” J. Moore.  Jon put Mack on his first shows way back in the day and was a close friend throughout the years.  As with many of the successful folks in our scene, J started as a mentor to Mack and their relationship grew as Mack got older and became a peer.  I encourage you to read his tribute to Jon on Instagram if you haven’t already.  Of course we had to discuss the Egyptian musk story too…

Along with our chat, we ran new records from CyHi, J.I.D, Kendrick, GoldLink, Drake, Little Dragon, Amine, Tuxedo, Thundercat, Miguel + Premier, Jidenna, Loyle Carner, and more.  Special 20th anniversary throwback in honor of one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

Enjoy the show and as you’ll always hear us say going forward: rest in peace to J. Moore.

Show #588 (3/26/17)
**Co-hosted by DJ Nphared & Macklemore **

1. CyHi The Prynce – “Nu Africa”
2. J.I.D ft. EarthGang – “D/vision”
3. Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart, Pt. 4”
4. Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart, Pt. 1” (Throwback of the Week)
5. GoldLink ft. Jazmine Sullivan & Kaytranada – “Meditation”
6. Drake – “Passionfruit”
7. Little Dragon – “High”
8. Amine – “REDMERCEDES” (Local Music)
9. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Take A Picture” (Local Music)
10. Thundercat – “Friend Zone”
11. Miguel & DJ Premier – “2 Lovin U”
12. Jidenna – “White N****s”
13. Cole (of Brothers From Another) ft. Dave B, Thig Natural (of The Physics), & Otieno Terry – “Santa Monica” (Local Music)
14. Mark Steele ft. Nivam – “Turn Around”
15. Loyle Carner – “Mean It In The Morning”
16. Notorious B.I.G. – “I Got A Story To Tell” (Throwback of the Week)

Download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWWGNoRHU0cDVwT0k

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Running behind on archiving SNSS episodes, so this will be the first of two to go out tonight.  On episode #472, we welcomed Wanz, Grynch, and Crytical in to the studio to discuss their tribute to Nate Dogg and how they linked with Warren G for the track.  Wanz also told some very interesting behind the scenes stories about working with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and how “Thrift Shop” all came about.  Many thanks to the fellas for coming through, but especially for all the knowledge Wanz dropped.  We’re lucky to have him in our Seattle scene.

We also ran new records from Meyhem Lauren, Slaughterhouse, The Good Sin, G-Eazy, Jhene Aiko, 20syl, Pell, The Weeknd, and even world premiered a record from AZ.  For throwbacks, we had to honor the late, great Bobby Womack.  Rest in peace to one of the all time greats.

Enjoy!

Show #472 (6-29-14)

1. Meyhem Lauren & Buckwild ft. Action Bronson – “100 MPH”
2. Slaughterhouse – “Life In The City”
3. G-Unit – “They Talked About Jesus”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH WANZ, GRYNCH, & CRYTICAL, PT. 1**
5. Mike Will Made It ft. Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, & Future – “Buy The World”
6. Lupe Fiasco ft. Ty Dolla Sign – “Next To It”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH WANZ, GRYNCH, & CRYTICAL, PT. 2**
8. Wanz ft. Warren G, Grynch, & Crytical – “To: Nate Dogg” (Local Music)
9. **INTERVIEW WITH WANZ, GRYNCH, & CRYTICAL, PT. 3**
10. The Good Sin – “Two Lips (Roses)” (Local Music)
11. G-Eazy ft. Blackbear – “Remember You”
12. Jhene Aiko ft. Cocaine 80s – “To Love & Die”
13. Jessie Ware – “Tough Love”
14. Melat – “Love So High”
15. Astro King Phoenix – “Yes Lord” (Local Music)
16. 20syl ft. Oddisee – “Ongoing Thing”
17. **AZ – “Red Magic” (WORLD PREMIERE)**
18. Buckshot & P-Money ft. Raz Fresco – “Just Begun”
19. Black Milk – “Cold Day”
20. Pell – “Runaway”
21. The Weeknd – “Often”
22. Spooky Black – “Without U”
23. Bobby Womack – “If You Think You’re Lonely Now” (Throwback of the Week)
24. Bobby Womack – “Across 110th Street” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www.solidfiles.com/d/a91ea6bb97/DJ_Hyphen_and_J._Moore_-_Sunday_Night_Sound_Session%2C_Show_472%2C_6-29-14.mp3
(back up – http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/92339579/file.html)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/hkcnat2e11lg)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Lots of great new music on this week’s SNSS, featuring artists like Girl Talk & Freeway, Mack Wilds, Andre 3000, De La Soul, Sam Smith, Disclosure, Pharrell, Carlos Santana, Miguel, Prince, Chance The Rapper, and more.  Plus, we were joined in studio by Aaron Cohen, a MC from New York by way of our fair city, Seattle, and then two of our favorite homies from the town, Grynch and Wizdom.  We doubled up on the throwback too: one for the 20th anniversary of a flawless hip-hop classic, the other for those out there enjoying 4/20.  Fun times all around.

Enjoy the music!

Show #462 (4-20-14)

1. CunninLynguists ft. Masta Ace & Mr. S.O.S. – “The Format”
2. Girl Talk & Freeway – “Lived It”
3. 50 Cent – “Hustler”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH AARON COHEN, PT. 1**
5. Mack Wilds ft. French Montana, Mobb Deep, & Busta Rhymes – “Henny (Super Remix)”
6. Future ft. Andre 3000 – “Benz Friendz (Whatchutoa)”
7. Shad – “MGD (Draft Day Dub)”
8. **INTERVIEW WITH AARON COHEN, PT. 2**
9. Aaron Cohen – “Potential Fans”
10. Sean C & LV ft. Dom Kennedy, Big K.R.I.T., & Smoke DZA – “Look At Us”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH AARON COHEN, PT. 3**
12. The Roots ft. Greg Porn & Modesty Lycan – “When The People Cheer”
13. Chance The Rapper – “The Writer”
14. Bas – “Charles de Gaulle To JFK”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH & WIZDOM, PT. 1**
16. Nas ft. Pete Rock – “The World Is Yours (Throwback of the Week)
17. Devin The Dude – “Doobie Ashtray” (Throwback of the Week)
18. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 2**
19. Grynch – “Carry On” (Local Music)
20. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 3**
21. Fabolous ft. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, & Jeremih – “Thim Slick (Remix)”
22. De La Soul & J Dilla – “Dilla Plugged In”
23. **INTERVIEW WITH WIZDOM, PT. 2**
24. Wizdom ft. Grynch & Fearce Vill – “My City’s Filthy” (Local Music)
25. Jade de LaFleur ft. D.A. (of Chester French) – “So Long”
26. Sam Smith – “Not In That Way”
27. **INTERVIEW WITH WIZDOM, PT. 3**
28. Barcelona – “Drop Everything” (Local Music)
29. Santana ft. Miguel – “Indy”
30. Prince – “The Breakdown”
31. Pharrell – “Gush”
32. Disclosure & Friend Within – “The Mechanism”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www.solidfiles.com/d/c2cfe2ad03/DJ_Hyphen_and_J._Moore_-_Sunday_Night_Sound_Session%2C_Show_462%2C_4-20-14.mp3
(back up – http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/28193833/file.html)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/xo2a0iuxsb72)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Pretty crazy past few days here in Seattle with Rakim, Method Man, A-Trak, Z-Trip, and DJ Jazzy Jeff all coming through the town.  Jeff called in to the show this week, but be on the lookout for our full video interview with him soon.  The man has stories for days!

In the meantime, enjoy SNSS #402 with artists like Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Shad, The Procussions, M.anifest, TWINSMATIC, Jose James, Bilal, Chance The Rapper, Jared Evan, Bondax, ForteBowie, Substantial, and more.  Shout to the homies Grynch and DJ Nphared for coming through the studio as well.

Last but not least, congrats to our buddy and former co-worker at KUBE, DJ Scene, for winning the Red Bull Thre3style West Coast Regional Finals at Foundation Nightclub on Monday and moving on to the National Championship round.  Repping Seattle nicely!

Show #402 (2-24-13)

1. Curren$y ft. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross – “Choosin’”
2. Action Bronson – “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”
3. Czarface (Inspectah Deck, 7L, & Esoteric) ft. Ghostface Killah – “Savagely Attack”
4. Roc Marciano – “Bruh Man”
5. Serge Severe & 5th Sequence – “It’s Like That” (Local Music)
6. The Procussions ft. Shad – “Today”
7. M.anifest – “Blue (Chale What Dey Happen)”
8. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Rise Of The Ghostface Killah”
9. Jared Evan ft. Lil’ Fame – “Uma Thurman”
10. The Black Opera ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Queen Of Hearts”
11. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”
12. Joey Badass ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. – “Underground Airplay”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 1**
14. Grynch ft. Bambu & Slug – “Mister Rogers (Remix)” (Local Music)
15. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 2**
16. ForteBowie – “Take Em To Church”
17. J Dilla ft. Frank N Dank – “Anthem”
18. **INTERVIEW WITH DJ JAZZY JEFF**
19. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Substantial – “Resilient (Marcus D Remix)” (Local Music)
21. Bondax – “Gold (Snakehips Bootleg)”
22. TWINSMATIC – “Oh Boy”
23. Bilal – “Astray”
24. Jose James – “Come To My Door”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/24198543/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/lsw8wgdzy8ri)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/0buq0nrhhfbz)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email,DJHyphen@gmail.com.

It’s no secret that Seattle’s hip-hop scene is thriving these days and the rest of the country is rapidly taking notice of the talent we have in the town.  Macklemore is leading the way, but there’s a bevvy of artists making great music with breakout potential.  People already know about folks like Sol, The Physics, Grynch, J. Pinder, Nacho Picasso, etc., but from what I’ve heard of Raz Simone, I think it’s safe to put him on that list as well.

Here’s the video for “Cold,” a record Raz debuted on Sound Session last week from his upcoming Solomon EP.  Great stuff.

The King of Ballard himself takes us around his neighborhood in the visuals for his Jake One produced “Mr. Rogers.” Fun fact: the director, Griff J, did the first music video a young Hyphen made a cameo in (back…back…back in the day).

Grab Grynch’s Perspective album right here.

Dope visuals from my favorite musicians in Seattle and the homeboy Jon Jon Augustavo on direction.  I believe this marks the 5th consecutive video shoot I’ve attended where I’ve successfully avoided appearing in the actual video.  Was a fun time though, shout to all the homies!

There are a million things I could say about the positive, progressive steps that America took tonight as a whole (and many states, including Washington took individually), but if you listen to SNSS, you’re already on the same page as us.  Our society can now continue to evolve, but only if you do your part and continue to push yourself to be a better person in every aspect of your life.  It’s not about Barack.  It’s about us.

Work harder.  Get smarter.  Share more.  And most importantly, love more.

We love this music and culture, and hope you do too.

Show #386 (11-4-12)

1. Wu-Tang Clan ft. Kool G Rap – “Rivers Of Blood”
2. Sean Price – “Pyrex”
3. Meek Mill – “Dreams and Nightmares”
4. Mikkey Halsted ft. Pusha T – “Momma In My Ear”
5. Gilbere Forte – “Pray”
6. Kids These Days – “Bud Billiken”
7. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Mary Lambert – “Same Love” (Local Music)
8. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – “I’m New Here”
9. Miguel – “Use Me”
10. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay Rock – “Money Trees”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH SPACEMAN, MIC FLONT, KHINGZ, & GRYNCH, PT. 1**
12. Spaceman – “The Flyest” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH SPACEMAN, MIC FLONT, KHINGZ, & GRYNCH, PT. 2**
14. J. Pinder ft. Choklate – “Illuminate” (Local Music)
15. Bambu – “Moms”
16. Brother Ali ft. Cornel West – “Letter To My Countrymen”
17. Lupe Fiasco – “ITAL (Roses)”
18. Gemstones – “Fire In My Heart”
19. Bad Lucc ft. Problem – “Outchea”
20. Nas – “Represent” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www60.zippyshare.com/v/54355991/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/t7fdxysq5qhp)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/fxgkq1vgh1cd)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

All sorts of dopeness on this week’s SNSS…new music from folks like Gorillaz, J. Cole, Dee-1, Robert Glasper, BJ The Chicago Kid, Fly.Union, Tyga, Mansions On The Moon, Kanye West, Killer Mike, and more, plus we were joined in studio by Fly Moon Royalty and Grynch.  Enjoy!

Show #350 (2-26-12)

1. Killer Mike ft. Bun B, T.I., & Trouble – “Big Beast”
2. DJ EFN ft. Kendrick Lamar, Mayday, & Blood Type – “Thanksgiving (Remix)”
3. DJ Premier ft. Nas & Apathy – “Regeneration (Remix)”
4. Rittz – “Walking On Air”
5. Gorillaz ft. James Murphy & Andre 3000 – “Do Ya Thing”
6. J. Cole – “Grew Up Fast”
7. Dee-1 – “Writer’s Block”
8. Robert Glasper Experiment ft. Mos Def – “Black Radio”
9. **INTERVIEW WITH FLY MOON ROYALTY, PT. 1**
10. Fly Moon Royalty – “Do What You Say” (Local Music)
11. BJ The Chicago Kid – “Good Luv’n”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH FLY MOON ROYALTY, PT. 2**
13. J. Pinder ft. Dice – “Never No” (Local Music)
14. Killarmy – “Feel It” (Throwback of the Week)
15. Tony Williams ft. Kanye West – “Another You”
16. Fly.Union – “The Hard Way (THW)”
17. Tyga ft. Wale & Nas – “Kings & Queens”
18. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 1**
19. Grynch ft. Sol – “I’m Good” (Local Music)
20. One Be Lo – “Doggy-Style-Biscuits”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 2**
22. The Weeknd – “D.D.”
23. Yonas Michael ft. Brooker T – “Punks”
24. Mansions on the Moon – “Leaves Fall”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?w821d2k9az327p9
(back up / streaming link – http://www.sharebeast.com/c9x9zfejlynd)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/1dmo6v3tbvqx)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Mitch: New project from L’s.  Tracklist and download link below!  Peep his video for Stussy Pack here if you haven’t already.

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