Fat Ray is a true Detroit hip-hop OG, who embodies everything that makes this scene so special. The grit, distinct style, and appreciation of hip-hop is always on display when you put a Fat Ray track on.

Having created music for multiple decades now, Fat Ray has been a mainstay in Detroit’s scene dropping certified heat, collaborating with the likes of Elzhi, Dilla, his fellow Bruiser Brigade brethren, and Black Milk... who collaborated with Ray on his new AOTY-contender of a record, Food from the Gods.

In today's episode, Fat Ray drops jewels on how he stays so effortlessly authentic as a man and an artist, the beautiful ugly of Detroit hip-hop, his strong relationship with Black Milk, and the inspired creation of Food from the Gods.

The Plug (0:58).

The Interview (2:19).

The evolution of Detroit’s hip-hop scene (8:27).

How Detroit influences Fat Ray’s art (16:47).

Fat Ray’s writing process (19:25).

Fat Ray’s experience with Bruiser Brigade (22:02).

How Black Milk and Fat Ray initially linked up (25:47).

Black Milk’s special level of “cool” (28:17).

What Fat Ray wanted to get off his chest and show listeners on Food from the Gods (35:07).

The sonic approach of Food from the Gods (39:24).

Why now was right time to get back with Black Milk and create Food from the Gods (46:11).

What Fat Ray has grown as an artist throughout his career (49:15).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch from Fat Ray (54:46).

Buy/stream Food from the Gods here: https://blackmilk.bandcamp.com/album/food-from-the-gods

Follow Fat Ray on Twitter here: https://x.com/fatraymotorboy?lang=mr

Follow Fat Ray on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fatray1/?hl=en

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Pink Siifu has been on a mission to create some of the most forward-thinking art in all of music. His eclectic ear had led him down some incredibly fruitful rabbit holes. And on his latest record, BLACK’!ANTIQUE, his latest masterstroke pushes his GUMBO'! genre-fluid ethos to new extremes. With another terrific album under his belt, Siifu’s legacy is on a special trajectory.

In today’s episode, the Birmingham native speaks on how he’d like to be remembered, the unique energy of BLACK’!ANTIQUE and why he’s so proud of it, and much more.

Pink Siifu is everything you want in an artist, so listen on and learn more about a legend in the making.

The Plug (0:37).

The Interview (1:50).

Initial reception of BLACK’!ANTIQUE (2:08).

The unique sonic identity of BLACK’!ANTIQUE (12:00).

The significance of how the ‘black antique’ idea inspires the creation of Siifu’s latest album (16:29).

The importance of family in Pink Siifu’s music (32:01).

How Pink Siifu views his legacy (36:12).

The deep collaboration process on BLACK’!ANTIQUE (37:52).

Why experimenting with sound and collaboration inspires Siifu (44:00).

Future sounds Siifu wants to explore (49:20).

Upcoming projects to look out for from Pink Siifu (55:29).

Buy/stream BLACK’!ANTIQUE here: https://ronee.bandcamp.com/album/black-antique

Follow Pink Siifu on Twitter here: https://x.com/PinkSiifu

Follow Pink Siifu on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pinksiifu/

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Few artists embody the full spectrum of rap, quite like today’s guest on the show - Ghais Guevara. Through breakout records in Black Bolshevik and There Will Be No Super-Slave, Ghais has made a name for himself with fiercely political lyricism, and a bold left-field sound.

On his latest album Goyard Ibn Said, Ghais expands his scope, incorporating sounds of trap music and drill, flexing his songwriting muscles that leads to legitimate hits as a result, while staying true to his political worldview and creative expression.

In today’s episode, Ghais speaks on how he and other politically-minded rappers are perceived and treated by rap listeners, what inspired the musical direction for Goyard Ibn Said, and expands on the commentary on the pitfalls of the entertainment industry explored within the album, and much more.

Ghais is a rising star in the making, you do not wanna miss this!

The Plug (0:50).

The Interview (2:27).

Ghais’ recent signing to Fat Possum and the initial reception Goyard Ibn Said (3:03).

Ghais’ perspectives on how politically-minded rappers are perceived and treated by rap fans (6:52).

What inspired the musical direction of Goyard Ibn Said (16:12).

The impact of producing the bulk of Goyard Ibn Said with little to no samples (21:45).

The thinking behind the two-act structure of Goyard Ibn Said (25:20).

Key messages Ghais wanted to get across to the listener on Goyard Ibn Said (27:20).

Diving into “Critical Acclaim” and the recent string of events exposing the entertainment industry (29:49).

How Ghais navigates an inherently oppressive industry while maintaining his integrity (36:04).

Ghais’ evolution as a songwriter (38:03).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (42:13).

Buy/stream Goyard Ibn Said here: https://ghais.bandcamp.com/album/goyard-ibn-said

Follow Ghais Guevara on Twitter here: https://x.com/GhaisGuevara

Follow Ghais Guevara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ghaisguevaraobligatory/?hl=en

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