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Latest RMPP Episodes
#224 - Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal breakdown 'DOOMED!' - Album Alchemy
DOOMED is my current album of the year.
In this episode, we discuss why the time was right for the first OME x Kenny Segal full-length collaboration, how the relationship-focused subject matter animated the beats and the rhymes, and much more!
DOOMED sees Mike and Kenny at the peak of their powers. This episode is an essential listen to learn and appreciate how they pulled off this landmark achievement.
#223 - Apollo Brown INTERVIEW
Apollo Brown is a Detroit producer extraordinaire who has caught my ear for over a decade, with amazing collaborations with the likes of Planet Asia, Westside Gunn, Skyzoo, Ghostface and more. Additionally, he has crafted incredible instrumental albums that are rich with emotion and introspective beauty.
In today’s episode, we discuss his signature sound, his affinity for music that is emotional and introspective, and the inspiration behind his new instrumental album, No Pressure, No Diamond.
#222 - Brian Ennals & Blockhead breakdown 'Boatshoes' - Album Alchemy
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.
#221 - Nappy Nina & Swarvy breakdown 'Sow & So' - Album Alchemy
With today’s guests, Nappy Nina and Swarvy, their secret sauce revolves around their friendship, mutual trust, and a shared versatility that allows them to make remarkably fresh music from track to track, album to album.
In this episode, we explore their musical chemistry, the LA beat scene, the making of their 2nd collaborative album, Sow & So, and much more.
#220 - SHA RAY & DJ Haram breakdown 'Critical Thot' - Album Alchemy
From the music, to the politics, to the bold aesthetic presentation that accompanies the music... Brooklyn-based producer/electronic musician DJ Haram and San Francisco MC SHA RAY were a match made in heaven. Their shared love for experimental, boundary-pushing sound, and radical political messaging coalesce beautifully in their amazing new album, Critical Thot, released on Backwoodz Studioz.
In this episode, we dig into the creative process and bold sound of Critical Thot, the strange discourse surrounding femme rap, the power of feminine sexuality explored through their album, and much more that will make you think, and laugh along the way as well.
#219 - Nickelus F INTERVIEW
In this episode, Nickelus F talks about this pursuit through the lens of his terrific new album, The Undisputed, dives into his artistic process as an MC and producer, and reflects on key lessons he’s learnt from previous chapters in his career.
You rarely hear such wisdom, honesty, and genuine excitement from one of rap’s OGs. Don’t miss this.
Conversation Pieces - Drake's decay and 'separating the art from the artist'
In this episode, I’ll be exploring the ‘separating the art from the artist’ dynamic through my feelings on Drake and his trifecta of new albums, primarily focusing on the main course, ICEMAN.
#218 - ‘89 the Brainchild INTERVIEW
Today’s guest, New Jersey rapper, and co-host of radio show, Strangers LIVE, '89 the Brainchild, is as distinct an artist as they come - occupying a space in rap entirely of his own making.
In this episode, we dive into the long road 89 took in creating this new album, the lessons he learnt along the way, and how he developed his eclectic sound.
#217 - Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor breakdown 'Crayola Circles' - Album Alchemy
I’m truly blown away by Crayola Circles, and so I’m pumped that I was able to chat with both Fatboi Sharif and Child Actor about the recording process, Sharif’s introspective lyrical focus, Child Actor’s delicate masterpieces of production, and much more.
#216 - yaya bey INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss lessons yaya bey has learnt about the industry so far in her music career, the public perception of her art, and the making of 2025’s do it afraid, and her brand new album, Fidelity, dropping April 17... two albums serving as companions to one and other, that are surely some of the best R&B I’ve heard in recent memory.
#215 - GAWD INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss the unique world-building in GAWD’s art, his sense of humour and affinity for geese, his prolific output that has slowed in recent years, and some of his recent marquee releases in ONCE IN A PINK MOON as 65 Cent, and collaborating with the electric WiFiGawd on their latest collaborative album, Hot as Hell 3.
#214 - E L U C I D & Sebb Bash breakdown 'I Guess U Had to Be There' - Album Alchemy
E L U C I D and Sebb were born to make music together. And luckily for us, they finally delivered their new collaborative album, I Guess U Had to Be There on Backwoodz Studioz.
In this episode, we discuss what makes their creative chemistry special, Sebb Bash’s signature sound, and the mindset underpinning their joyful and triumphant new album, and much more.
#213 - Tony Bontana INTERVIEW
The music of today’s guest, Birmingham, England-native, Tony Bontana, can be described in many ways: But to me, the simplest way I can describe Tony is creative… in any and every sense of the word.
In today’s episode, we dig deeper into his creative ethos by discussing this “splayed” sound, the aggressively experimental 2025 collaborative record with psychedelic ensemble, The Beautiful Malaise, and his brand new opus, My Name, released on February 27th.
#211 - mary sue INTERVIEW
mary sue had a big 2025, first by dropping the stellar Porcelain Shield Paper Sword, and then finishing the year off with a collaborative EP with bloomcycle.
In this episode, we discuss the Singapore hip-hop scene, his unique sound, and the creative approach behind his two impressive records of 2025.
#210 - FearDorian INTERVIEW
Today’s guest is one of rap’s youngest rising stars. Atlanta-native FearDorian, has quickly established himself as a true innovator in the space of trap and cloud rap.
In this conversation, Dorian’s youthful exuberance and creative mind is on full display, as we dive into what inspired his fresh sound and sampling approach, the unique Atlanta music scene, working with POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ayooLii on A Dog’s Chance, and how he and quinn created their impressive new album, Before You Press Play.
#208 - Tomorrow Kings INTERVIEW
In today’s episode, I’m joined by half of Tomorrow Kings, SKECH185, IL. Subliminal and I.B. Fokuz, as we dive into the Tomorrow Kings sound and guiding vision, the creative process behind SALT, and the group’s lasting influence and legacy.
#207 - Armand Hammer breakdown 'Mercy' - Album Alchemy
In this episode, we discuss the lean, scaled-back creative approach to Mercy, the key themes that emerged, Al’s superpowers as a producer, and much more.
#206 - Mick Jenkins INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss how Mick Jenkins has evolved as an artist, the ways he and other fellow artists can seize their power and circumvent the fruitless industry structure, and the creative process behind the brilliantly dark new collaborative album with EMIL, A MURDER OF CROWS.
#205 - HUMAN ERROR CLUB INTERVIEW
In this conversation, I sought to understand what this improvisational process looks like, some of their creative touchstones, and working with Kenny Segal on their new album on Backwoodz Studioz, HUMAN ERROR CLUB AT KENNY’S HOUSE.