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 Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
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I begin this episode by providing my thoughts on Miles, the fantastic reunion double LP, and album of the year contender, from west coast hip-hop heavyweights, Blu and Exile.
Next, I discuss the implications of the United States Democratic Party’s nomination of Desi-queen, Kamala Harris. Additionally, I get into my perspective on the value of voting, within the context of systems and institutions that are clearly corrupt and not “for the people”.
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For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
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This episode first focuses on the exceptional new project from Boldy James and Sterling Toles, titled Manger on McNichols, which is easily Boldy's most creative and emotionally potent artistic statement to-date.
Lastly, we will discuss the Noname and J. Cole twitter turned rap beef that broke the internet, which occurred in the heat of the Black Lives Matter protests in the United States. This beef led to interesting discussions on how best to bring people into your political movement, and the idea of policing tone or "tactics" in the first place. It's all an incredibly complex subject, and I do my best to see this issue from Cole's, Noname's, and finally my perspective as someone who is a guest in this conversation surrounding black empowerment.
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
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Michael Brooks was a left-wing political commentator and exceptional human being who sadly passed away on July 20th, 2020. I speak on the impact of his death on the greater left-wing movement, and how his work impacted my political evolution, and inspired me to start QLC TV.
I end the episode with two clips that beautifully exemplify the brilliance of Michael, showcasing a hilariously sharp Obama impersonation, and an excerpt from a speech of his on the ideal left-wing political vision.
R.I.P. Michael.
DISCLAIMER: I went Gary Vee style and didn’t let anything get in the way of starting this, so I recorded the first 4 episodes using my phone and a Beats mic. Therefore, the sound quality is not great, however, bare with me because my new microphone finally came in! So from Episode 5 and onward the sound is way better!
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For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://ofbd.co/zY
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
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It's a bit past the actual mid-year, but nonetheless, I present my top 20 albums of the mid-year 2020! Music is my utmost passion, so I am so excited to share with you my thoughts on what has been a tremendous year for music so far.
DISCLAIMER: This is my top 20, as of July 16th only! So please understand amazing albums like Blu and Exile's Miles aren't on the list for a reason...
Top 20 (in descending order):
1. King Krule - Man Alive!
2. Run the Jewels - RTJ4
3. Armand Hammer - Shrines
4. R.A.P. Ferreira - Purple Moonlight Pages
5. The Weeknd - After Hours
6. Ka - Descendents of Cain
7. Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo
8. Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony
9. Stove God Cook$ - Reasonable Drought
10. Westside Gunn - Pray for Paris
11. Quelle Chris & Chris Keys - Innocent Country 2
12. MIKE - weight of the world
13. Mac Miller - Circles
14. ShrapKnel - ShrapKnel
15. Knxwledge - 1988
16. Tha God Fahim - After Every Dark Day Comes Sunshine
17. Boldy James & The Alchemist - The Price of Tea in China
18. zeroh – BLQLYTE
19. Skyzoo & Dumbo Station - The Bluest Note
20. Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats - UNLOCKED
DISCLAIMER 2: I went Gary Vee style and didn’t let anything get in the way of starting this, so I recorded the first 4 episodes using my phone and a Beats mic. Therefore, the sound quality is not great, however, bare with me because my new microphone finally came in! So from Episode 5 and onward the sound is way better!
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For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://ofbd.co/zY
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
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The lightning rod of hip-hop and pop culture, Kanye West, has returned with a new single, "Wash Us in the Blood", which is set to come off of his forthcoming album titled God’s Country/DONDA(?). I discuss my thoughts on the track and the mesmerizing video that accompanied the track, which was produced by Arthur Jaffa.
Additionally, I speak on my expectations for Kanye’s new project, and my concerns related to his current state of mind.
DISCLAIMER: I went Gary Vee style and didn’t let anything get in the way of starting this, so I recorded the first 4 episodes using my phone and a Beats mic. Therefore, the sound quality is not great, however, bare with me because my new microphone finally came in! So from Episode 5 and onward the sound is way better!
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For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://rmpp.carrd.co/