The Rap Music Plug Podcast is the remedy to the “I don’t have anything good to listen to” problem. Through in-depth artist interviews, album reviews, and general rap commentary on the best that the underground rap scene has to offer, this is your one-stop shop to knowing what to add to your queue, play next, or pop into your record player. Are you a rap music fan? And not just any fan... but a true rap music fan that wants to move past the surface level discussion, and get into the nitty-gritty of what makes rap music so great? Are you someone who loves the feeling of discovering new music, but find it hard to navigate through the thousands upon thousands of new albums that get released every single day? If any of this applies to you, this show is EXACTLY what you need. My absolute PASSION is music. So I gladly do the dirty work of virtual crate digging, searching for the next great rap album... so you don’t have to. My name is Rohan. I am The Rap Music Plug, at your service. -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
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October 16th, 2020 saw the release of many big releases in hip-hop. I review my most anticipated to come out that day, in Benny the Butcher’s Burden of Proof, the Buffalo MC’s debut studio album that features executive production from 2020’s producer MVP, Hit-Boy (2:04).
Finally, I shift gears to an album that should have come out years ago, and discuss Jay Electronica’s long-awaited 2012 debut album, Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn), which recently leaked onto the internet this October (21:48).
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
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The featured guest for this episode of the show is Evan Sansom-Gill. He is a 25-year-old who is the Co-Founder of an exciting new app, Offbrand, which aims to help creators find their audience.
As he progressed into adulthood, Evan, like many of us at this age, felt like he needed a change. How that change manifested and where it brought him though, did not go as planned.
We discuss the ins and outs of the Offbrand platform, as well as how he balanced this business pursuit with his current day job(s).
Finally, we talk about the key force that has brought the idea of Offbrand to fruition: adaptability.
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
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21 Savage and Metro Boomin have returned with their long-awaited sequel collaboration, SAVAGE MODE II. I give you my thoughts on this surprisingly good album, along with how 21 and Metro have grown as artists over the years (2:16).
Next, I review two street rap albums in the new Westside Gunn album, Who Made the Sunshine (21:02), and Willie the Kid's Capital Gains (29:10).
Finally, I discuss the first and only Vice Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, which resembled more of an actual debate, yet still maintained enough of a steady stream of disappointment and garbage to fit snugly into the 2020 US election cycle (34:42).
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Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
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On September 29th, 2020, Donald J. Trump and Joseph Biden got together for a “debate” that proceeded to embarrass the entire country, regardless of political affiliation.
I provide my thoughts on this train wreck, as well as my controversial take on the “… stand back, and stand by…” comment that Trump made related to the far-right group, the “Proud Boys” (1:53).
Lastly, I review the highly lyrical new album from Detroit MC Elzhi, titled Seven Times Down Eight Times Up (30:00).
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Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
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Kanye West has caught the music world’s attention once again. I provide my thoughts on the validity of his crusade for his [and all artists’] masters, and evaluate his motives for this very public effort (18:28).
I also cover the long-awaited debut album from Griselda Records artist, Conway the Machine, titled From King to a God (2:27).
Finally, I discuss the political implications of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s untimely death, and what the US Supreme Court Justice could have done to avoid the potentially fatal consequences of a new conservative Supreme Court replacement (31:37).
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
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In QLC TV’s first guest featured episode, I welcome Deepak Sharma. At 24 years young, he has taken control of his life and put himself on the path to success.
Deepak is the Host of the It’s Not That Deep Podcast, and Founder of a full-service marketing agency, Deep Digital Media.
We discuss the entrepreneur life, as well as Deepak’s personal journey of growth that focused on having those tough conversations with yourself.
Finally, we dive into the nuances of the responsibility to be politically engaged while pursuing one’s personal goals.
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Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
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Sean Don, Large Sean, otherwise known as Big Sean, has returned to the rap game after a self-imposed hiatus to release Detroit 2. I provide my thoughts on the often maligned rapper’s project, as well as his overall legacy to-date.
Next, I speak on the return of another artist, the wonderful SZA who has released a new single “Hit Different” with Ty Dolla, which looks to be the lead single off of her long-awaited follow-up album.
Finally, I speak on underground rapper Sadistik’s recent EP that, like much of his other work, does a great job of painting a palpable melancholic atmosphere for the listener.
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Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
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The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program was introduced in my home country to address reduction/loss in income for people whose employment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since April 2020 the program has been running, and like many social assistance programs, it has come under intense scrutiny. I provide my thoughts on the CERB as a policy, along with a particular ‘mindset’ shift I bring up for consideration, that relates to where regular people’s taxpayer money goes toward in capitalist societies.
Finally, I talk about the upcoming NFL season, and give you my key predictions!
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Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
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This episode of QLC TV starts with a review of the legendary Nas’ collaborative album with Hit-Boy, King’s Disease, seeing Nas in a much more comfortable space than he was on 2018’s NASIR with Kanye (2:00).
Next, as we all have been cooped up in our homes over the past several months due to COVID-19, I take some time to detail the existential angst that has come over me recently, which has fueled my renewed commitment to be a creator again and live my life with more intent (21:08).
Finally, I discuss the controversial NBA strike that took the sports world by storm, and the predictably awful 2020 Obama sighting that was of influence (38:10).
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Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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In an all music episode of QLC TV, I start by discussing the new single from Drake, "Laugh Now Cry Later", from his forthcoming album, Certified Lover Boy. Next, I transition into a general discussion about some of my common gripes with 6 God projects, while giving him some backdated props in the process.
I also deep-dive into underground star Mach-Hommy's new project Mach's Hard Lemonade, and the pioneering approach Mach has taken with his art, treating his music like rare collectables... and charging accordingly.
Finally, I debut a new segment where I highlight new noteworthy albums and singles that have dropped within the past month or so. In this episode, I touch on the new Boldy James and Jay Versace collaborative tape, new projects from Vic Mensa, (Liv).e, and Black Noi$e, and the new track "Entrepreneur" by Pharrell (featuring JAY-Z).
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