Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, DJs, rappers, and producers discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 49 features indie-rap-sensation-turned-funky-drummer J-Zone. With the release of the fifth Du-Rites album A Funky Bad Time coming on November 13th, J-Zone joins hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of his favorite tracks. Early 90s hip-hop deep cuts from Ice Cube, Terminator X, Schoolly D and Tim Dog show the clear influence seen in J’s early rap solo recordings on Old Maid Entertainment, while a selection of refined rare grooves from Kool & The Gang, Slave, and Jack DeJohnette exemplify his love for drumming as a part of The Du-Rites. In each case, oddball pressings and vinyl rarities are showcased for each song. J-Zone’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 49th episode in the series and the fourteenth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Cut Copy, Blu & Exile, Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Ep. 49 | J-Zone (The Du-Rites) Interview

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, DJs, rappers, and producers discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 48 features Grammy-nominated, Australian electronic act Cut Copy. Having just released their new album Freeze, Melt, Cut Copy join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of their favorite tracks. Members Dan Whitford, Mitchell Scott and Ben Browning select a handful of choice cuts, including staples from the likes of DJ Shadow, The KLF, and Yaz, as well as contemporary classics by The Avalanches, Chris Cohen, and Jerry Paper (Stones Throw). They also talk about their new album Freeze, Melt, which serendipitously acts as the perfect soundtrack to a pandemic. In each case, oddball pressings and vinyl rarities are showcased for each song. Cut Copy’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 48th episode in the series and the thirteenth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Blu & Exile, Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Ep. 48 | Cut Copy (Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 47 features Southern California underground hip-hop duo Blu & Exile. Having just released their new album "Miles: From an Interlude Called Life", Blu and Exile join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of their favorite songs of all time. Many of these artists are name-dropped on the new album, as the two select from a diverse palette of tracks that includes songs by Miles Davis, Ice Cube, Prince, LL Cool J, Ron Carter, Ice-T, Yusef Lateef, Anita Baker, and Getz & Gilberto. Producer Exile also gives a status update on his Emanon reunion album with Aloe Blacc. Blu & Exile’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 47th episode in the series and the twelfth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Ep. 47 | Blu & Exile (Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 46 features rising producer Malik, best known for his Grammy award-winning work with Ariana Grande, as well as JID, Earthgang, and No I.D.'s ARTium Recordings. Hot off the heels of the release of his new single “Violet” - the latest from his forthcoming project Spectrum - Brian “Malik” Baptiste joins hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of his favorite songs of all time. The Austin, TX native chooses a diverse palette of tracks that includes some of the greatest songs of all time, such as cuts from Queen and The Beach Boys to obscurities from Bon Iver and Julie Andrews. They also explore the sample connections between Kanye West, Elton John, and Steely Dan. Malik’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 46th episode in the series and the eleventh episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, and SNAILS.

Ep. 46 | Malik (Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 45 features NYC electronic dance duo Sofi Tukker, best known for their infectious hits that have been featured in multiple ads for Apple, as well as Samsung, Smirnoff, and Amazon. Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of the songs that have influenced them, with a diverse crate of track selections that includes Jack White, The Animals, Gnarls Barkley, Buena Vista Social Club, Stan Getz & João Gilberto, and September. The duo also reveals the origins of some of their most recognizable hits, “Best Friend”, “House Arrest”, and “Purple Hat”, as the latter is discussed while the Record Store Day 2020 “Dancing on the People” purple vinyl spins. Sofi Tukker’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 45th episode in the series and the tenth episode of Season 4.

Ep. 45 | Sofi Tukker (Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 44 features The Free Nationals, the four-piece band who often share stages with Grammy Award winning superstar Anderson .Paak, following the recent release of their self-titled debut album. The quartet of Ron “T’nava” Avant, Kelsey Gonzalez, Jose Rios, and Callum Connor bring their trademark sense of humor and unbreakable camaraderie to the show, as each member selects three of their favorite songs of all time. A wide range of influences is presented from classic hip-hop (2Pac) to funk (Thundercat) to soul (D’Angelo) to jazz fusion (Herbie Hancock) to punk rock (The Ramones) to classic rock (Led Zeppelin) and much more. Additionally, Ron T’nava Avant makes guacamole during the interview and Callum submitted an entire list of songs by “Weird Al” Yankovic. The band’s self-titled debut album, Free Nationals, is on streaming services now. As featured in the episode, pre-orders for the gold double vinyl variant of the album are up now at Fat Beats, while the transparent splatter double vinyl edition is available now via Urban Outfitters. Guests on the album include Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Conway, Westside Gunn, T.I., Shafiq Husayn (SA-RA), and many more. The Free Nationals appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 44th episode in the series and the ninth episode of Season 4. Let the Record Show will continue in the coming weeks with Sofi Tukker. The Free Nationals - Free Nationals 2LP (Gold Variant) Pre-Order https://www.fatbeats.com/products/the... The Free Nationals - Free Nationals 2LP (Splatter Variant) https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/...

Ep. 44 | The Free Nationals (Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 43 features cult legend of underground hip-hop, R.A. The Rugged Man. Having just released his new album “All My Heroes Are Dead” on Nature Sounds Entertainment, R.A. picks a series of his all-time favorite songs from some of his rap heroes that are no longer with us. From Big L to Apache to The Educated Rapper to Heavy D, Rugged Man and the Let the Record Show crew dig through a series of both well-known hits and little heard obscurities of rap history. Toward the end of the episode, R.A. also speaks on his classic tribute to his father’s time in Vietnam on “Uncommon Valor” with Jedi Mind Tricks and drops hints about an upcoming collaborative album with another artist coming in the future. This marks R.A.’s second appearance on Let the Record Show, first appearing in 2017 alongside A-F-R-O on the third episode of the show. This Show marks the 43rd episode in the series and the eighth episode of Season 4

Ep. 43 | R.A. The Rugged Man (2020 Interview)

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 42 features producer/instrumentalist RJD2, who just released his new album "The Fun Ones." RJ picks a series of timeless records that have influenced him over the years and helped shape him as a producer. From 90s hip-hop (A Tribe Called Quest) to 60s jazz (John Coltrane) to 70s soul (Cutis Mayfield) to 80s R&B (Chaka Khan), RJ selects ten crate dug classics that span multiple genres. Listening to these songs with a producer’s ear, RJ breaks down the respective brilliance of each, from both a technical and music-loving perspective. He also gives a glimpse into the process and philosophy behind his new album, "The Fun Ones", while surrounded in a room full of vintage synths. RJD2’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 42nd episode in the series and the seventh episode of Season 4.    

Ep. 42 | RJD2 Interview

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus. Episode 41 is the first in its video-conferenced “Socially Distant Series” featuring North Carolina hip-hop duo Little Brother (aka Phonte Coleman and Rapper Big Pooh). A lot of history precedes the episode, as Little Brother group member Phonte was one of the earliest guests on Let the Record Show in its second episode alongside Nicolay as The Foreign Exchange. In turn, the Let the Record Show hosts championed Little Brother’s music early on via HipHopSite.com in the early 2000s through a series of exclusive retail releases. Most recently, Little Brother received critical acclaim for their 2019 return album May the Lord Watch. Longtime friends reunite in this episode to debate everything from Raekwon to Radiohead, with a series of hot takes that erupt into hilarious, spirited debates. Topics include the moment Ice Cube albums began to disappoint, if Nas’ It Was Written is superior to Illmatic (!), if Goodie Mob’s Soul Food is better than Outkast’s ATLiens (!!), and what the worst Wu-Tang solo album is. As the longest episode in the series yet, the rap blasphemy is abundant and the musical minutia is massive, with over 75 songs mentioned or referenced throughout the conversation. Towards the end of the show, Little Brother reveals plans for an upcoming, full-length documentary film, which will explore their story in detail, and where things went wrong during the group’s history. Originally released April 2020.

Ep. 41 | Little Brother Interview

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with Grammy award-winning producer Cam O’bi. A Las Vegas hometown hero, the rising producer recently won a Grammy for his work on Chance the Rapper’s "Coloring Book" LP, which was awarded Best Rap Album in 2017. O’bi’s discography includes an extensive playlist of tracks from hip-hop’s new generation, working with some of the most celebrated artists in the genre, including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Anderson .Paak, Vic Mensa, Big Sean, SZA, Noname, Mick Jenkins, and Isiah Rashad, among others. Cam’s song selections on Let the Record Show show intricate knowledge and a multi-genre obsession with music, with a crate of tracks that include Michael Jackson classics, J. Dilla bangers, shoegaze rock sleeper hits, and some incredibly unexpected showtunes. O’bi breaks down each song with a cerebral approach, showing a deep understanding of musicality and brilliance behind the boards. Towards the end of the show, O’bi also spills details on his forthcoming album Grown Ass Kid and what to expect from the project. Originally released March 2020

Ep. 40 | Cam O'bi Interview

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with rapper / singer Dudley Perkins aka Declaime. Dudley recently released a new collaborative album with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Georgia Anne Muldrow – who is also his wife – entitled G&D "Black Love and War". Hot off the heels of this release, Perkins sat down with longtime friends Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss some of his most influential cuts of all time. Heavily influenced by the funk, his selections span classic cuts that somehow all related back to one another. Vinyl rarities and oddities are shown, such as a 1978 Parliament picture disc, a double-cut/parallel groove De La Soul record, and a Slick Rick "The Great Adventures of..." anniversary edition, complete with eye-patch, the latter courtesy of Urban Legends/UMVD. While discussing his first appearance on wax on Tha Alkaholiks’ 1995 "Coast II Coast" LP, which found him rhyming alongside The Lootpack on “WLIX”, host Mike Pizzo surprises Dudley by producing a lost, unreleased demo EP of his on cassette, entirely produced by Madlib. The tape was put together by Pizzo and Perkins 22 years ago, complete with cover art made in Corel Draw. Dudley’s reaction is priceless. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Ep. 39 | Dudley Perkins aka Declaime Interview

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with the man legally known as Josh Young aka DJ/producer YehMe2. Among his selections, the former Flosstradamus member selects a crateful of Chicago classics, from Kanye West club bangers to classic house staples like Cajmere’s “Percolator.” He reveals tales behind the early days of A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records, reminiscing on collaborating with his real life sibling Kid Sister, and delves into why juke music never caught on nationwide. He also offers commentary on the debut Flosstradamus single, “Big Bills”, featuring Caroline Polachek, pulling the curtain back on the origins of his former duo with Curt Cameruci. Peppering in offbeat selections from Dr. Octagon and Billy Bragg, Josh selects a well-rounded, eclectic list of cuts for this episode of Let the Record Show. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Ep. 38 | YehMe2 Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its fourth season today with the rapper legally known as Jonathan McCollum aka Rittz. Shot during a stop on last year’s Winner’s Circle Tour alongside Dizzy Wright, the CNT Records founder sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, digging up hip-hop classics from 2Pac, The Geto Boys, Juvenile and Jay-Z, balanced out with rock and soul staples from the likes of The Jacksons, Toto, Stevie Wonder, and Alice In Chains. As a self-proclaimed “B-Side kind of guy,” Rittz didn’t pick the songs that you’d think. Originally aired in January 2020.

Ep. 37 | Rittz Interview

Shot during a stop on last year’s World of Slime Tour, the brainchild behind Slugz Music and the former OWSLA affiliate sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, selecting a fistful of records that helped inspire the Montreal, Quebec producer/DJ. SNAILS hand picks classic rock standards from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin, the latter which leads to a backwards playing of “Stairway to Heaven” to reveal supposed Satanic messages, much to SNAILS’ surprise. SNAILS is also caught off guard when exploring early Def Jam / Rick Rubin pick “Angel of Death” by Slayer, which leads to a mining of Public Enemy’s “She Watch Channel Zero.” SNAILS’ appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 36th episode in the series and the first new episode of the year, which launches the fourth season of the show. Forthcoming episodes of season 4 will include rapper Rittz and Fool’s Gold producer/DJ YehMe2, formerly of Flosstradamus. Originally released January 2020.

Ep. 36 | SNAILS Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, finishes its marathon third season today with the biggest celebrity of all time, Santa Claus. After a no-show from Las Vegas resident Celine Dion, hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace found themselves in a predicament, without a guest for the episode. Luckily Santa Claus, bearing a gold sack of vinyl treats, showed up just in time to fill the guest spot. Santa commended the boys for sharing musical knowledge all year long with Let the Record Show, but in this episode brings some of his favorite holiday records, showcasing oddball pressings of beloved classics like Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis”, Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas”, and Outkast “Player’s Ball”, among others. Santa impresses the hosts with extensive, encyclopedic musical knowledge for every song discussed in the episode.

Ep. 35 | Santa Claus Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with producer/DJ 4B, best known for his work with Mad Decent, Flosstradamus, and Ultra Music. Having released his new single “Did You” with Chris Brown this past Friday, 4B – legally Bobby Mckeon Jr – joins the Let the Record Show at SON Studios in Las Vegas to talk about 10 songs that helped shaped his musical tastes. From golden era hip-hop bangers from Biggie, Big Daddy Kane, and Method Man & Redman, to electronic music staples like Robin S “Show Me Love”, Major Lazer “Get Free”, and T2 “Heartbroken”, 4B’s selections articulate his dual Staten Island, NY / New Jersey upbringing. During the interview, 4B recounts a hilarious Diplo story, selling DJ equipment to Redman, and his mom rapping “Gangsta’s Paradise” word-for word. Originally released Nov. 2019.

Ep. 34 | 4B Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace welcome back Chromeo’s Dave 1, who is the first returning guest to the series. Originally appearing in episode 7 of Let the Record Show back in 2018, the man legally known as David Macklovitch stops through the show once again to wax poetically about more of his favorite tracks of all time. From J Dilla to Fleetwood Mac, Pete Rock to Phoenix, all bases are covered, including whether or not he has had the Mobb Deep “Quiet Storm” / “White Lines” conversation yet with Duran Duran’s John Taylor, whose daughter he just became engaged to. Toward the end of the hour-long conversation, Dave begins to reveal details about the sound of Chromeo’s next album, as well as plans for an imprint label. “On the next joint, I’m doing some Prince Dirty Mind, 4-track [recorder] songs. Not the whole way. I want to try that, because we’ve never done that.” “We are producing other artists. This [“Right Back Home to You”] is where I’m going next. Late night, what DJ Spinna would deejay. That’s Ian Isiah [singing on “Right Back Home to You”], we’ve got a whole project with him. He’s going to be our first artist to come out on our own label,” he revealed. “It would kind of be this… adult, rare groove, smokey. Maybe a little bit of Air, in terms of the slickness, but… this,” referring to how “Right Back Home to You” could shape the sound of their next album. “It’s more like, for the heads, but less thought over. A little more pure. If you’re into hip-hop, you’ll like this. If you’re into electronic, you’ll like this.” “Also, just, like, other songs that we’ve never referenced with Chromeo… I really want to go in on, like, Patrice Rushien. That ‘Forget Me Nots’ thing…” explained Macklovitch. “I like this sort of warmth. I want to find some warmth, and some stuff that we can just put on at home and groove… Or like, songs like [Asha Puthli ] “Space Talk”... George Duke deep cuts, some Herbie. Kind of, flirt with jazz a little more.” Dave explained that the new direction will allow his bandmate P-Thugg to dig deep into his collection of vintage synths. “P’s going to be happy, because now I’m like ‘Go ahead, put all of your expensive chords in there.’ For years, I was like ‘No! Do not give me those gospel chords; it’s too complicated. Now I’m like ‘Go ‘head. Put a 13th. Go. Put a 9th, put an 11th. Go. Because I want to flirt with that jazz, Herbie thing,’ he laughed.

Ep. 33 | Chromeo's Dave 1 Returns (2019 Interview)

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Orange County, NY cult rap heroes The Doppelgangaz. The duo of EP (Erik Sakla) and Matter Ov Fact (Matt Bennett) stopped through SON Studios in Las Vegas to sit down with the Let the Record Show crew, mulling over a two fistfuls of classic vinyl cuts that influenced their sound. With clear inspiration from both coasts in their music, it’s no surprise that the two selected classic rap selections from each Nas, Mobb Deep, Kurupt, 2Pac, and others. Leaning heavily on sample-based beats, we also see selections of R&B classics from the likes of Midnight Star, Cameo, and Bobby Caldwell. With their YouTube channel boasting over 6 million cumulative views and tens of millions of streams across both Spotify and Apple Music, The Doppelgangaz have independently carved out a loyal, dedicated fanbase. With seven full-length studio albums and several instrumental and EP projects in their catalog, The Doppelgangaz look forward to the 2020 releases of their eighth LP, Black Cloak Lifestyle, as well as G-Pack Vol. 2 and Beats for Brothers Vol. 5, each of which they speak about in this episode.

Ep. 32 | The Doppelgangaz Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with breaking new songwriter/vocalist/producer CADE. Timed with the release of his new single “Better Off Alone”, available today on Ultra Music, CADE digs in the crates with Pizzo and Peace, selecting a few of the tracks that have influenced him as an emerging new artist. From the recent sounds of Drake and Disclosure to rock staples from Fleetwood Mac and Kings of Leon, CADE explains how each song selection altered his approach and philosophy to creating music. Originally released Oct. 2019.

Ep. 31 | Cade Interview

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with original Beastie Boys jockey of discs, DJ Hurricane. Backing the group during arguably their greatest era, from 1986 - 1997, Hurricane watched the band transform from the beer-drinking, breath-stinking, glue-sniffing Def Jam hip-hop trio to the multi-instrumentalist, genre-bending, Grand Royal rap activists they are known as today. Growing up alongside Jam Master Jay, Hurricane was also present for the formation of Run-D.M.C. As hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace dig up obscure vinyl pressings of some Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. classics, Hurricane pulls the curtain back on the early history of both groups. Hurricane also touches upon foundational hip-hop classics, breaks, and samples throughout his song selections. Originally released September 2019.

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