#222 - Brian Ennals & Blockhead breakdown 'Boatshoes' - Album Alchemy

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Another day, another incredible duo dropping inspired rap music in 2026. The last two episodes of the RMPP highlighted great rap duos, and today’s episode is just another example of collaborative heat, provided by Brian Ennals and Blockhead.

Blockhead’s layered melodic production has blessed many great MCs in the past, such as Aesop Rock and billy woods. But up until now, I don’t think he’s worked with a rapper as brash an energy as Ennals.

And likewise with Brian, he’s made a name for himself atop the highly experimental production from Infinity Knives, which was its own unique beast entirely.

So on both ends, this collaboration put both Blockhead and Brian in a unique spot for a change of pace... and boy were the results terrific on their collaborative album, Boatshoes.

In this episode, we seek to understand their creative and personal bond, the dark and personal inspiration behind the subject matter of Boatshoes, and its dramatic and dynamic production… which all came together to make it one of the absolute standout releases of 2026.

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*timestamps provided for YouTube version

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (1:10).

The Interview (2:55).

Favourite Blockhead-produced album (3:46).

Brian Ennals’ special sauce (6:26).

Brian and Blockhead’s personal bond (11:47).

The raw personal lyricism on Boatshoes (15:36).

The drama-filled, dark production on Boatshoes (23:29).

Taking risks on Boatshoes (37:30).

Expected audience response to Boatshoes (41:50).

Song most proud of creating on Boatshoes (44:30).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (47:01).

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Buy/stream Boatshoes here.

Follow Brian Ennals on Twitter here.

Follow Blockhead on Twitter here.

Follow Brian Ennals on Instagram here.

Follow Blockhead on Instagram here.

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Video animation by: Big Flowers