Milkcrates & Microphones

On this episode Milk And Mics we are joined by producer, audio engineer and video expert DoomDaWiz.. Doom opens up about growing up in Massachusetts, mobving to and living in Texas and then moving out to Northern California. We talk early  in music, his early influence, the evolution of his production style and transitioning fro emcee to producer. We also go over his career in multi media, working with major networks and the positive and negatives of being apart of national media news. all this plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of t...

on this episode of Milkcrates & Microphones we have live own studio emcee and Author from Brooklyn NY, ZEPS! We discuss coming up in Brooklyn rapping, the art of freestyle, making the move to California and becoming a dad. We also talk about his successful children's book 'Rhymosarus', a hip hop concept book for kids placing rapping dinosaurs in real life situations. We get to listen to some of ZEPS music and even have a little freestyle session. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week.

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In this exclusive Milkcrates & Microphones interview we are joined by a returning guest, emcee/producer Ersatz Splinter. In this conversation we discuss his new album which we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of. We also go over producing vs rapping, rapping on Spanish, his collabs with Oscar Goldman, upcoming shows and so much more. like, subscribe and tell a friend.

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On this episode 19 of the 9th season we have the pleasure of speaking with legendary dj, producer and all around great guy, DJ ABILITIES. We kick off the conversation talking about his 2 years of sobriety, his health and fitness journey, and positive impact that it has had on his life. Plus we discuss his debut solo album 'Phonograph Phoenix', the process of creating that project, his connection with the late great Eyedea, his up coming tour with Brotha ali and much more. Like, subscribe and tell a freind.

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This week on season 9 episode 18 of Milkcrates and Microphones we start all over again, again. MCMP is in for a few changes but still the same old show with segments like this week in hip hop, song pick and maybe even a little freestyle sesh. We also discuss the Gabby Petito documentary, Missing 411 cases in the woods, listen to some new and old music and much more. PLUS we get a suprise call in from Future Sphire to talk movies, tv, survival situations and his new song 'Godfather Sauce' featuring Eligh of Living Legends. thank you for sticking with...

In this Season 9 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Strange Famous Records emcee— Oldboy Rhymes joins the crew for an exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, OldBoy Rhymes dives into a bunch of topics including living in Alaska, how he became a rapper, his first time performing in front of a crowd, relocating to Indonesia, the meaning behind his name, getting signed to Strange Famous Records, the influence of Zion I, having Sage Francis as a mentor, his debut album—The Sane Asylum, its cover art, the Bay Area, Locksmith, working with Mopes, having Myka 9 featured on his album, how he keep...

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—Cobalt45 & Future Sphire. Cobalt45 & Future Sphire tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including Kendrick Lamar winning 5 Grammys, their brand-new album—Daytons and Dickies, Cobalt’s collab EP with Canadian producer—TPWTR, Future Sphire’s new album—Earth to Mars: 1,000 Years, his top 3 favorite producers, DJ Shadow, Cobalt’s recent show with the legendary KRS-One, a special upcoming album release party, Sasquatch, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segm...

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Bay Area-based emcee—Señor Gigio joins us for exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, Señor Gigio dives into a number of topics including growing up in Fairfield and living in the Bay, rapping since the age of 9-years old, early inspirations growing up, his hip-hop group, his track “Bay Area Blue”, getting recognition from the legendary Chuck D, his connection with Bay Area billboard legend—Anh Phoong, how having a son has changed his life, drawing/creating comic books that pair with his music, his album—Folklore, tarot card reading, the art of b...

n this Season 9 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Los Angeles-based emcee/producer—A-F-R-O returns for another exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, A-F-R-O dives into a plethora of topics including the LA fires, his self-produced 80 emcee Posse Cut 3, the evolution of his producing, DJ Premier, his latest collaboration album with Stu Bangas—The Bad and The Ugly, fully producing the upcoming project for emcee—Motion Plus, his project with 60 East—At the Sideshow, remixing some of his favorite tracks, the art of scratching, his review channel—Fro Thizzle Reviews, some movie reviews, the best album of 2024, his favorite movie sequel of all tim...

In this Season 9 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of the new year. Throughout this episode, we dive into a number of different subjects such as Harry Mack’s NYE freestyle, Raekwon on the Joe Rogan Experience, MrBeast, A Complete Unknown, the new Eyedea book, unreleased Michael Jackson tapes, Owen Wilson mesmerized by Sexyy Red at Rolling Loud, Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor, the Wayans Bros, Don’t Be A Menace Part 2, Happy Gilmore 2, LL Cool J, the drones/orbs mystery, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This W...

In this Season 9 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual X-Mas episode and this time it’s a 2MeX-Mas Special. Legendary Los Angeles-based emcee—2Mex joins us for an exclusive interview. 2Mex dives into a number of different topics such as growing up in LA, his early musical influences, the talented artists he went to high school with, the story behind how he first started rapping, attending the GoodLife Cafe, freestyling, Project Blowed, the formation of the Visionaries, the 20th anniversary of the famous Visionaries album—Pangaea, his favorite Christmas movie, how he spends Christmas in LA, his ne...

In this Season 9 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you another dope show. Throughout this week’s show, we talk a number of topics including Xzibit, the Bay Area tsunami warning, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre teaming up with Sting, the new Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube albums, the storage hunter who found Roddy Ricch’s Grammy award, the rise of LaRussel, Jellyroll as a freestyler, Terminator 1 vs Terminator 2, the best more recently made Christmas flicks, smoking weed with killer whales, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks...

In this Season 9 Episode 10 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Oakland-based producer—Jel for an exclusive interview. Throughout this in-depth conversation, we dive into a plethora of topics such as playing the cornet at an early age, Jel’s first beat machine, his group with Mr. Dibbs—Presage, what made him fall in love with making beats, meeting and making music with Doseone, the early days of Anticon, his hip-hop group—Themselves, the influence of the recently passed Saafir, his ‘10 Seconds’ album, watching the Twin Towers burn in-person on 9/11, finishing the North American Adonis album with Buck 65 & Doseone 25 y...

In this Season 9 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the backstage of the Crush Congregation Beat Battle at the Modesto State Theatre. Throughout this special episode, we are joined by a number of different DJs/producers/beat-makers including DJ Perksun—who is putting on this prestigious event, DoomDaWiz, Chef.St, Mayflwr95, Oh Ricky—who won the last Crush Con Beat Battle, plus so much more. Enjoy.

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In this Season 9 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by LA-based emcee/Project Blowedian artist—Gel Roc for a spooky special. Throughout this dope convo, Gel Roc dives into a number of subjects such as his early graffiti days, CBS crew, how he got his start in rapping, the meaning behind his name, being a member of Project Blowed, the Good Life Cafe, freestyling, performing live, his 30-year plus career, meeting AWOL One & forming The Cloaks, D-Styles, the art of scratching, his new album—Loss Control: Buttons, Fades, & Memoirs, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We a...

Milk and Mics returns for season 9 episode 7 with just two milk boyz. On this episode the boys are with out JS3 so we try and hold it down with good conversation and hip hop talk. We discuss the hurricanes that ravished through the east coast, Jelly Rolle cool concert tricks, Trump using 50 Cents song 'Many Men', new horror movies plus we listen to a ton of great music. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week.

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In this Season 9 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Sacramento-based artist—X-Raided joins us for an exclusive conversation. X-Raided dives into a number of different topics including growing up in South Sacramento and relocating to Alabama, almost becoming the next 2Pac, his influence throughout hip-hop culture, his lengthy 26-year prison sentence, starting prison programs for inmates that still exist today, overcoming his own mental battles, good vs bad correctional officers, getting off parole and starting a new chapter in his life, making the iconic albums Exorcist & Unforgiven Volume 1, his work ethic, recently turning 50-years old, the ev...

On this episode the Milk Boys are return with out a guest but full of conversation and fun. on this episode we talk about gimmicks in hip hop, old cell phones, Harry Mack freestyle, the future of A.I and virtual life. We also listen to some great music, All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week.

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In this Season 9 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Los Angeles-based emcee--Sadistik for a rare exclusive conversation. Throughout this great conversation, Sadistik dives into numerous topics including growing up in Washington, early music influences, coming up on 20 years as an artist, the evolution of his style, his vast catelogue of music, the 10-year anniversary of his album--Ultraviolet, his friendship with Eyedea and the impact he had on his career, the evolution of his style, crossing paths with CunninLynguists and collaborating with producer Kno, his newest release--Oblivion Theater, having his song "The Moon Smiled Back at Me" in...

In this Season 9 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Equipto 25th Anniversary Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including the legendary SF-based artist—Equipto, Professa Gabel, Monk HTS, Cobalt45, plus many more. We also dive into a number of topics, including 25 years of Equipto being a solo artist, Snoop Dogg lighting his blunt with the Olympic torch, Joe Cool and the Doggystyle album cover, Travis Scott playing for 85,000+ people, the Pirates Mac Miller tribute, Diddy’s latest doing, 2Mex’s new...

In this Season 9 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Planet Asia Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including DJ True Justice, Cobalt45, MC Wicks, Jusum One (of Grains of Sand), & Buck Stallion. We also dive into a number of topics, including MF DOOM’s birthday, Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ being named #1 rap album of all time, the shocking/breaking news just received, the new Common & Pete Rock collab, The Death of Slim Shady, Taco Bell dropping Snoop Dogg for Ice Cube, Beastie...

In this Season 9 Episode 1 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Shwayze Show at the Five Window Brewing Co in Lodi, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we talk a number of subjects including Shwayze’s success, the Funkdoobiest, Birdman, Cash Money Records, Eminem’s “Houdini” song, Snoop Dogg and the Olympics, a new Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg album, Last Friday movie finally in production, Ice Cube vs. Chris Tucker, $uicideBoy$, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy.

In this Episode 200 Special, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—DJ True Justice & Vocab Slick. True Justice & Vocab Slick tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including how they got involved with hip-hop, early influences growing up, the art of turntablism, scratching records, the music-making process, Ray Love, the 10 year anniversary of Vocab Slick’s ‘Somethin’ Slick’ album and how it compares to ‘Language’, how they met and connected with the late Zumbi of Zion I, shooting music videos, performing live, Equipto & the group Justin’s Case, the mean...

In this Season 8 Episode 24 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we pay homage to a true hip-hop classic by doing a full album listen-along to The Grouch & Eligh - No More Greener Grasses. This album was released in 2003 by the Oakland/LA Living Legends combo—G&E and includes features from Bicasso, Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Pigeon John, and Basik, among others. If you have yet to hear this banger, you are in for a special treat. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy

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In this Season 8 Episode 23 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by co-founder of Anticon/independent hip-hop legend—Sole. Throughout this exclusive interview, Sole dives into a number of topics including growing up in Maine and how the state has changed, how he discovered hip-hop at an early age, almost getting signed to a major label deal at 14-years old, meeting Pedestrian and coming up with the idea for Anticon, relocating to the Bay Area, the reception Anticon received, his unique style of rapping, musical influences, the iconic track—Bottle of Humans, writing the classic album—Selling Live Water and how th...

In this Season 8 Episode 22 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Pep Love Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists and like-minded people including Cobalt45, NikFuq, Father Freshwater, Zeps, L*Roneous, Cyph4, Rich Sphire, plus so many more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy.

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In this Season 8 Episode 21 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by a special guest/cousin of The Infamous Nonsense, hailing from the bowels of the 209—Tim Dogg. In this episode, we jump into a number of topics such as early 90s/2000s hip-hop, how music has changed, Bay Area hip-hop group—Zion I, rappers rapping other artist’s lyrics, the recent Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef, Drake’s new track featuring AI 2Pac & AI Snoop Dogg, UFC, the rise of Texas rapper—That Mexican OT, craziest places to smoke weed, The Grouch & Eligh, plus so much more. We get to hit our gu...

n this Season 8 Episode 20 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual 420 Special. Throughout this smoky episode, we dive into topics such as Cheech & Chong on Bert Kreischer’s podcast, Happy Gilmore 2, Brotha Lynch Hung’s brand-new track, the biggest cannabis rap icon, RBL Posse and “Don’t Give Me No Bammer Weed”, different renditions of the classic track—“Smoke 2 Joints”, best stoner movies, Freestyle Fellowship’s “Mary” song, Master P, the Mac Dre-Jeff Gordon connection, this plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”...

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Bronx emcee/producer—Rob Sonic aka Bobby Freedom. Rob Sonic dives into a number of topics including relocating from D.C. to the Bronx as a teenager, discovering hip-hop through his brother, early influences growing up, breakdancing and the B-Boy era, starting out in the hip-hop group—Sonic Sum, the evolution of East Coast hip-hop, mastering the synthesizer-style production, getting played on KCR, meeting El-P, Def Jux, the 20th anniversary of his debut album—Telicatessin, meeting and collaborating with Aesop Rock, creating the Hail Mary Mallon group, the st...

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a Throw It Down Thursday’ Special. We jump into a bunch of subjects including E-40, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Eminem’s new Benzino diss track, the return of Swollen Members with a recent #1 hit, the Oscars, a review of the Fresh Coast Tour, a Mr.Ballen story about Liam Neeson, Bad Bunny suing a fan, Suge Knight’s latest claim, Tyson vs Paul, Cobalt45’s “Lost Funk” music video, Adam Sandler’s Spaceman, canceling TV shows and movies, Scribble Jam, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments li...

In this Season 8 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Oakland legend/co-founder of Hieroglyphics—Pep Love. Pep Love dives into a number of subjects including relocating from Mississippi to California at 12-years old, early influences growing up, meeting A-Plus at an early age, the formation of the Hieroglyphics collective and its 30-year anniversary, recording the debut Hieroglyphics album—3rd Eye Vision, the track “After Dark”, working with major labels, evolving his unique sound, the Ice Cube-Del the Funky Homosapien connection, the legendary Hieroglyphics logo, Bay Area hip-hop in the 90s/early 2000s, meeting and collaborating with the Living L...

In this Season 8 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by San Francisco-based artist/producer, Brycon. Brycon dives into a number of topics including living in San Francisco and the current state of the city, how he got involved in making music, early influences growing up, relocating to SF from North Carolina, why he chose producing or rapping, making the album ‘Can’t Stay Perched All the Time’ with Bay Area legend—Equipto, The Watershed crew, the process of naming an instrumental track, his newest album—‘Devastating! Forces of Nature!’ with Japanese producer—Ill Sugi, a full demo of how to properly...

In this Season 8 Episode 15 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of 2024 featuring SF-based emcee—Professa Gabel. Professa Gabel jumps into a number of topics including his recent segment on Channel 5 News, the Gabel Family Tree, his rap name, the Opening Act podcast with Equipto, interviewing Berner, his newest albums—The Bay Lebowski & Niche Hors D’oeuvres, being a marijuana entrepreneur, the city of San Francisco—including best music venues and best secret food spots, making music videos, Mac Dre, dream collaborations, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hi...

In this Season 8 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the finale of 2023, featuring LA-based legendary emcee—Rifleman aka Ellay Khule. Rifleman dives into a bunch of topics including the release of his new book—King Khule, the 29th anniversary of Project Blowed, performing live, the art of freestyling, battling and beating Eminem at the ‘97 Rap Olympics, creating the chop-rap style, the importance of the GoodLife Cafe, an overview of some past standout GoodLife attendees, his son/successful rapper—Suspect, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks o...

In this Season 8 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual Holidaze Special, accompanied by Milk&Mics alumni/close friend of the podcast—Oscar Goldman. Along with Oscar, we dive into a number of topics including the 1-year anniversary of the self-titled Oscar Goldman album, doing a show at his High School, performing with the Co-Defendants, new projects in the works, dream collaborations, favorite Christmas movies, the top Christmas villain, best fast food restaurants, Aesop Rock’s Integrate Tech Solutions, Sole, Myles Bullen, the 2pac murder, skateboarding, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics...

In this Season 8 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a MILKSgiving Special. During the episode we are joined by legendary New York-based producer—Blockhead and LA-based legend-in-the-making—A-F-R-O. Blockhead talks about a number of topics including starting out as a rapper, meeting and working with Aesop Rock, producing music for over 20 years, creating Labor Days, the music-making process behind Garbology, the significance of naming an album, starting a partnership with billy woods, the recent release of his new album—The Aux, his love for basketball, plus so much more.

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In this Season 8 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary artist & pioneer of independent hip-hop—Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship. Jupiter dives into a number of topics, including what inspired him to become a rapper, meeting Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E, & Aceyalone, the early days of Freestyle Fellowship, being nominated for a Grammy for ‘To Whom it May Concern’, the recording process, some of his runner-up rap names, the impact The Good Life Cafe had on his career, transitioning into a solo artist, working with Kenny Segal, new music, & what career he’d be doing if he wasn’...

In this Season 8 Episode 10 Halloween Special of Milkcrates & Microphones, we do it spooky style, with a cold open about classic horror movies, as well as an exclusive interview with Loki Excelsior—a founding member of the Siccmade Muzicc crew. Loki dives into a number of subjects such as growing up in Sacramento, the knowledge he gained from a meeting with Ice T, being a pioneer of horrorcore rap, creating the iconic track—Datz What I Said with Brotha Lynch Hung, Master P, recording his debut album—Illegitimati, the filming of the horror flick—Now Eat, what sparked his motivation for a co...

In this Season 8 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics, including Keefe D being charged for the 2pac murder, the AI 2pac-made diss track, Eminem, OutKast achieving the best rap album of all time, Drake tying Michael Jackson, Antonio Brown, Nate Diaz, new Atmosphere music (which we premier), $uicideBoy$ stopping their show, our top 3 Halloween movies, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.​⁠​⁠​⁠ ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ Follow us on Instagram @milkandmics and on Facebook @Milkcrates & Microphones Download Milkcrates & Microphones and liste...

In this Season 8 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of subjects—Eyedea & Abilities, the new Living Legends album cover, Murs, Souls of Mischief, 93 ‘til Infinity, the Colin Kaepernick letter released by J. Cole, the Mighty Ducks, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.​⁠​⁠​⁠

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