The Audacity of Dope

Another week of Sound Session, another episode packed full of good music and good conversation with some of our favorite folks in the Northwest.  This week, Miguel Rockwell (host of The Biggest podcast and member of Clockwork, the fellas responsible for the first local music we played on SNSS) and Sol joined Nphared and I to catch up, talk shop, and share some more memories of J. Moore.  We also ran new cuts from Raekwon, Joey Badass + Schoolboy Q, Logic, Anna Wise, Jidenna, Sylvan LaCue, Brother Ali, GoldLink, Kendrick, and more.  Throwback in honor of the first album I ever bought, an absolute classic.

Enjoy the episode and for those of you lucky enough to get tickets to Jon’s memorial show, we’ll see you Friday.

Show #589 (4/2/17)
**Co-hosted by DJ Nphared, Miguel Rockwell, & Sol**

1. J.I.D – “Never”
2. Raekwon – “This Is What It Comes Too”
3. Joey Badass ft. Schoolboy Q – “Rockabye”
4. Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
5. Logic – “Everybody”
6. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Back In Town” (Local Music)
7. Anna Wise – “Some Mistakes”
8. GoldLink ft. Wale & Radiant Children – “Summatime”
9. Dave B – “Kandi” (Local Music)
10. Smino – “Spitshine”
11. THURZ – “Iconic”
12. Drake – “Do Not Disturb”
13. Jidenna – “Bambi”
14. Sol – “Marathons” (Local Music)
15. Sylvan LaCue – “Grateful”
16. Brother Ali – “Own Light (What Hearts Are For)”
17. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper” (Throwback of the Week)

Download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWTUtMZG5uSmV2T00

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“there’s so much more in this world than just blowin’ up in rap”

Sol’s been one of the standout artists in the Pacific Northwest for years and has steadily built a growing fanbase all over the world, but many have been wondering where he’s been recently.  Well, wait no more.  Zilla is back with a double single release, “People / Pages,” and here are the excellent visuals for the former.  Cop the tracks right here!

Playing catch up on the SNSS archives tonight, so here’s the second episode that I didn’t have the chance to put up before.  On this one, we played new music from folks like Guilty Simpson, The Clipse, Chance The Rapper, Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, Bambu, BANKS, Meek Mill, Tanya Morgan, Demrick, Polyester, John Legend, Kyle, Majid Jordan and more.

Plus, we were joined in studio by one of our good friends, and an artist that many are calling the next to breakthrough from Seattle (following in Macklemore’s footsteps), Sol.  While there are similarities between Sol and Mack, folks categorizing them in the same field are being pretty lazy.  It’s actually been really dope to watch Sol’s growth over the years, aided greatly by his recent 11 month trip around the globe.  We chatted with him before he left, during the trip (calling in from Haiti), and since he’s returned, and I’ve been more and more impressed with him as a person and artist each time.

On this episode, we were joined by one of producers, 1/3rd of The Zillas, Nima Skeemz, and we talked to the pair all about Sol’s new Eyes Open EP, which dropped last Tuesday.  Be sure to check out the project and support if you’re feeling the music.  You won’t be disappointed.

Enjoy the show!

Show #430 (9-8-13)

1. Guilty Simpson & Small Professor ft. DJ Revolution – “On The Run”
2. No Malice ft. Pusha T – “Shame The Devil”
3. Rapsody ft. Chance The Rapper – “Lonely Thoughts”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL & NIMA SKEEMZ, PT. 1**
5. Lil Wayne ft. Chance The Rapper – “You Song”
6. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – “Deeper”
7. Bambu – “Yayo”
8. Smif-N-Wessun ft. Starang Wondah & Top Dog (of O.G.C.) – “Sound Bwoy Bureill” (Throwback of the Week)
9. BANKS ft. Gilbere Forte – “Waiting Game (RAAK Remix)”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL & NIMA SKEEMZ, PT. 2**
11. The Foreign Exchange – “Pity”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL & NIMA SKEEMZ, PT. 3**
13. Sol ft. Shayhan – “Tomorrow” (Local Music)
14. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL & NIMA SKEEMZ, PT. 4**
15. Sol – “Turn Me Loud” (Local Music)
16. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL & NIMA SKEEMZ, PT. 5**
17. Sonny Bonoho – “Concubine Juicy” (Local Music)
18. Meek Mill – “Ooh Kill ‘Em”
19. Ransom & Statik Selektah – “Unexplainable”
20. Demrick & Polyester The Saint ft. Chuck Inglish – “Dazed & Sedated”
21. Tanya Morgan – “Eulogy”
22. Nissim ft. Bonhom – “Live For Now” (Local Music)
23. John Legend – “Tomorrow”
24. Kyle ft. Beldina – “Deeper”
25. Majid Jordan – “Tea & Coffee”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www75.zippyshare.com/v/60187404/file.html
(back up – http://www.solidfiles.com/d/43d4099b34/)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/qwksnn6plnt6)

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.

New music on this week’s SNSS from Rapsody, Wale, ScienZe, Mayer Hawthorne, The Rub, ANTHM, Jesse Boykins III, Hiatus Kaiyote, Tech N9ne, Quasimoto, and more.  Plus, we ran our interview with D-Why, an up-and-coming artist poised for big things.  No frills, just dopeness.

Enjoy the show!

Show #423 (7-21-13)

1. Rapsody ft. Wale – “Dark Knights”
2. ScienZe – “Lights”
3. Mayer Hawthorne – “Robot Love”
4. The Rub ft. Misun & Lil Fame – “Feel You (Marco Polo Remix)”
5. REKS ft. EzDread – “Only Lonely”
6. Tito Lopez – “Y.O.U.”
7. ANTHM – “AMG Forever”
8. TxE – “Recess” (Local Music)
9. Jay-Z ft. Nas, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, & Swizz Beatz – “BBC”
10. Shad & Skratch Bastid – “Bound 2 (Dub)”
11. Kanye West – “Blood On The Leaves”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH D-WHY, PT. 1**
13. D-Why – “Good Will Stunting”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH D-WHY, PT. 2**
15. J. Cole – “Chaining Day”
16. Quasimoto – “Astronaut”
17. iLLChris ft. Like & Stewart Villain – “U Know What I’m Like” (Local Music)
18. Joey Badass – “#LongLiveSteelo”
19. Tech N9ne ft. Kendrick Lamar, Mayday, & Kendall Morgan – “Fragile”
20. Unknown Mortal Orchestra ft. Killer Mike & Mr. MFN eXquire – “So Good At Being In Trouble (Black Noise Remix)”
21. Sol – “Jump In” (Local Music)
22. Slum Village – “Summer Breeze”
23. Jesse Boykins III – “Doing It Wrong”
24. Paid & Live ft. Lauryn Hill – “All My Time” (Throwback of the Week)
25. Hiatus Kaiyote ft. Q-Tip – “Nakamarra (Remix)”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/17737971/file.html
(back up link – http://www.solidfiles.com/d/90f3875367/)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/dma6y9ztey7d)

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.

We’re quickly coming up on our 8 year anniversary of SNSS, but for the most part, it was business as usual this week.  Check out the latest episode to hear new music from artists like Joey Badass, L’Orange, Blu, Tito Lopez, Pac Div, Tuxedo, Tyler The Creator, Gilbere Forte, Slum Village, Yelawolf, Bonobo, and more.  Plus we were joined in studio with our homies Ricky Pharoe and Griff J, and Sol called in all the way from Haiti to fill us in on his year long travels and debut a new record.

Our interview with Diplo and the Major Lazer crew will be coming shortly on the blog as well.  But for now, enjoy!

Show #408 (4-7-13)

1. Joey Badass – “Day In The Life”
2. Quelle Chris ft. Tanya Morgan, Cavalier, & Fresh Daily – “Greene Eyes”
3. L’Orange ft. Blu – “Alone”
4. Tito Lopez – “Jada & Pac”
5. ST 2 Lettaz – “Not A Luv Song”
6. Pac Div – “Slow”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 1**
8. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Do It” (Local Music)
9. Mayer Hawthorne – “Designer Drug”
10. Tyler, The Creator ft. Frank Ocean – “Bimmer”
11. Gilbere Forte – “Pray”
12. Dave B – “DTRT” (Local Music)
13. Nas ft. AZ, Cormega, & Foxy Brown – “Affirmative Action” (Throwback of the Week)
14. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 2**
15. denitia and sene – “how to satisfy”
16. Amp Live ft. James Melo – “D.H.E.A.”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL**
18. Sol – “Dope”
19. TiRon & Ayomari – “PRTY N BLSHT”
20. Slum Village – “Forever”
21. Chuuwee – “Your Soul In E Minor”
22. Bonobo ft. Szjerdene – “Transits”
23. Jarell Perry ft. Nacho Picasso, Locksmith, & Torae – “First Time”
24. Yelawolf – “Tennessee Love”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/35203043/file.html
(back up – http://linkmixes.com/me2ux56ezgwl)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/gzp2fa)

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.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Pusha T, 14KT, J. Pinder, Miguel, Jesse Boykins III, Kanye West, Rapper Big Pooh, Kendrick Lamar, and more.  Speaking of Kendrick, this happened the other day.  Be on the lookout for our interview soon.

Shout to Choklate for coming through the studio and for Sol letting us world premiere his new record, “Old Him,” as well.  Enjoy!

Show #383 (10-14-12)

1. Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre – “Compton”
2. 50 Cent ft. Too Short – “First Date”
3. Pusha T ft. Future – “Pain”
4. Fearce & BeanOne – “G-Life”
5. Mayer Hawthorne – “Henny & Gingerale (Bakaboyz B-Mix)”
6. Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland – “Mama Told Me”
7. Lupe Fiasco ft. Poo Bear – “Heart Donor”
8. 14KT – “AsWe (Continue)”
9. J. Pinder ft. Musiq Soulchild – “Lenore” (Local Music)
10. Sol – “Old Him” (Local Music)
11. Talib Kweli ft. Greg Nice & Styles P – “NY Shining”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 1**
13. Miguel – “Use Me”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 2**
15. Choklate – “Wide Open” (Local Music)
16. DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Erro – “Rock Wit U” (Throwback of the Week)
17. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 3**
18. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – “The Perfect Blues”
19. Kanye West – “White Dress”
20. David Dallas – “Don’t Want The World”
21. Rapper Big Pooh – “Friends”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/67539449/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/vmjq2ac53vib)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/n1z6k60xlwv2)

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.

Big shout to all the artists, DJ’s, managers, and label reps we caught up with at KUBE’s Summer Jam over the weekend.  Kid Ink, E-40, Tyga, Big Sean, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, and Rick Ross all performed in front of 18k fans at the Gorge.  Great show all around!  Check the recap here.

In other news, this archive for SNSS episode #365 means you can now listen to a show a day for an entire year without repeating a single one.  A full year of SNSS!  What else could you ask for?

Well, I suppose could ask for Maybach Music Group’s Stalley to drop by our show this week to talk about his latest mixtape, MMG’s Self Made, Vol. 2 compilation, and his upcoming album (video of the interview coming soon).  You could also ask for one of Seattle’s dopest MC’s (and possibly the next to follow in Macklemore’s footsteps on the national scene), Sol, to come through as well and talk about his amazing globetrotting plans for the next year and his “farewell” show this Saturday at the Showbox Market (with The Physics and XV).  And in case you wanted to be greedy, you could also ask that Brothers From Another drop by the studio to talk about their new Taco Tuesday EP and debut an instant Seattle summer time classic, “Molly Moon” with Prometheus Brown & Thig Natural.

And since I’m in a giving mood, here you go:

Show #365 (6-10-12)

1. Nottz ft. Pusha T & Dwele – “You Need This Music (Remix)”
2. Pusha T ft. The-Dream – “Exodus 23:1”
3. Mr. MFN eXquire – “Huzzah”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH STALLEY, PT. 1**
5. Stalley ft. Rick Ross & 2 Chainz – “Party Heart”
6. **INTERVIEW WITH STALLEY, PT. 2**
7. Kardinal Offishall ft. Shi Wisdom – “Mr. Parker”
8. Oddisee – “Paralyzed”
9. Jimi 84 – “Bad Man”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL, PT. 1**
11. Sol – “Be Good Or Be Careful” (Local Music)
12. Big K.R.I.T. ft. Anthony Hamilton – “Porchlight”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL, PT. 2**
14. The Good Sin – “Gimme Your Love” (Local Music)
15. Ab-Soul ft. Jay Rock & BJ The Chicago Kid – “Lust Demons”
16. Rashad – “My Pad”
17. Theophilus London – “Golden”
18. Union ft. Talib Kweli & Syl Johnson – “Time Leak”
19. Xzibit – “What U See Is What U Get” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Otayo Dubb ft. Bambu – “A Lil More”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH BROTHERS FROM ANOTHER, PT. 1**
22. Brothers From Another ft. Prometheus Brown (of Blue Scholars) & Thig Natural (of the Physics) – “Molly Moon” (Local Music)
23. Frank Ocean – “Pyramids”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?r7p8pjjwci62c6i
(back up / streaming link – http://www.sharebeast.com/flsil6ydvl0z)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/i3vqyav28hay)

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.

I’ve been meaning to post this up for a bit, but as usual, better late than never.  Besides is a collection of Shad’s recent guest appearances and remixes, all seamlessly blended by the one and only DJ T-Lo.  The best writer in the game, IMO.

Download here.

Seattle: Come to Sol’s Yours Truly release party on Friday, January 20th, at Neumos to see Shad perform live!  (and cop Sol’s new album too!)

Well, it was bound to happen someday.  After 6+ years of recording the show every week (barring the few with technical difficulties), I straight up forgot to hit the record button for this episode of SNSS.  It’s a shame too, because we had a great time playing some good music and hanging out with the homies Avatar Young Blaze and Sol in the studio.  Enjoy the tracklist and just know that this was [Bill Walton] the greatest hour and a half in radio history [/Bill Walton].

We’ll lock it back down next week.

Show #344 (1-15-12)

1. Brother Ali – “Writer’s Block”
2. T.I. ft. Pusha T – “I’ll Show You”
3. Saigon ft. Lil’ Fame – “Another Man Down”
4. M.O.P. – “Blasphemy (Blast 4 Me)”
5. 50 Cent – “You Took My Heart”
6. **INTERVIEW WITH AVATAR YOUNG BLAZE, PT. 1**
7. Avatar Young Blaze ft. Isabella Du Graf – “Never Impossible” (Local Music)
8. **INTERVIEW WITH AVATAR YOUNG BLAZE, PT. 2**
9. Jay-Z – “Glory”
10. Chuuwee – “Reign (Long Live The King)”
11. Astonish – “Shine Like Dilla”
12. Drake ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Buried Alive”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL, PT. 1**
14. Sol ft. Ray Dalton – “Need Your Love” (Local Music)
15. Gotye ft. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used To Know”
16. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL, PT. 2**
17. Common ft. Maya Angelou – “The Dreamer”
18. Nas – “Nas Is Like” (Throwback of the Week)
19. Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – “Cliff Notes”
20. B.o.B ft. Andre 3000 – “Play The Guitar”
21. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa ft. LaToiya Williams – “I Get Lifted”
22. Childish Gambino – “L.E.S.”
23. City Hall – “Out For A Rep” (Local Music)
24. Asher Roth ft. Hassani Kwess & Kenny Keys – “Pabst & Jazz”
25. Homeboy Sandman – “Unforgettable”
26. Jean Grae – “U & Me & Everyone We Know”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – NO ARCHIVE
(back up / streaming link – NO ARCHIVE)

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.

Sol is back with a video and track off his upcoming album, Yours Truly, set to drop on January 20th.  On the same date, Sol will be performing at his release party at Neumos, alongside Shad.  Don’t miss it!