#9: “Never Put Me In Your Box…” (w/ Frank Stevens)

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In this episode, Zach and Steven are joined by producer and founder of Homebase in Groningen, Netherlands: Frank Stevens. Frank has been involved with booking agency Homebase for the past several years, who have brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop to the town of Groningen. Throughout the episode, Frank talks about his experiences meeting Pete Rock, Big Daddy Kane, and several other classic hip-hop figures. He is also the founder of the hip-hop label Tusken Tapes, and talks about producing, collecting records, and some of his favorite current hip-hop artists.

You can find Frank’s beats at:

Or follow him on Instagram:

@tuskentapes
@homebase_groningen
@picsbystevenfrancis

#8: “A deejay on the mic”

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Zach and Steven are back, and here to discuss Mass Appeal’s most recent list of the top 25 producers/rappers. Recorded on October 30th, 2017.

Check out Mass Appeal’s article here: https://massappeal.com/25-best-rapper-producers-all-time/

#5: “In a New York State of Mind”

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Steven is back and in the Big Apple! In this episode, Steven talks about being in NYC and Tupac, and Zach geeks out more about J Dilla, as well as his most recent interview with rapper and producer Jonwayne.

Check out the Rhythm Roulette series on Mass Appeal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce8r9RfK1wk&list=PL_QcLOtFJOUgNxURr8B4lNtf_3e9fWZzl

“Dear Dilla” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iZonnn1nIs