One of the best things about starting this podcast has been the genuine connections I’ve been able to make with the artists that soundtrack so much of my life. A most recent example of this is can be found in my most recent trip to Chicago, where I had the pleasure of spending time with today’s guest, Frankie Jax No Mad.

The warm and thoughtful personality that I witnessed in my time with Frankie Jax No Mad translates directly through his music. His extremely unorthodox production style and stream of consciousness rhymes are key markers of his style, which I feel have come together in its most complete package yet, on his latest album THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING.

In this episode, we discuss his journey from Kenya to the UK to finally LA, what inspires his distinct approach to rap, and the creation of his new album. If you're unfamiliar with Frankie, get hip now!!

The Plug (0:35).

The Interview (2:04).

My recent trip to Chicago with Rich Jones and Frankie Jax No Mad (3:16).

Frankie’s journey from Kenya, to the UK, and finally to America (8:18).

Key influences throughout Frankie’s musical journey (14:29).

Frankie’s writing process (18:16).

Frankie’s uniquely unorthodox production style (23:26).

How off-kilter production influences Frankie’s rap style (28:10).

How THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING stands out amongst Frankie’s discography (29:07).

What listeners can takeaway from THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING (32:21).

Frankie’s future musical direction (36:17).

Buy/stream THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING here: https://nomadjax.bandcamp.com/album/thanks-for-understanding

Follow Frankie Jax No Mad on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/frankiejaxnomad

Follow Frankie Jax No Mad on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/frankiejaxnomad/

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On the heels of their first Euro trip, today’s guests, phiik and Lungs/LoneSword, have seen their brand of innovative one-of-one rap garner its most success yet. They have impressed new crops of listeners with each and every passing day, who are spellbound by their lyrical wizardry, sharp sense of humour, and unique production choices.

On their latest album Carrot Season, the phiik & Lungs world of rap expands to incorporate wrinkles of more traditional boom bap drums, but still with a contemporary twist, and still with the alien-level rap acrobatics we’ve come to know and love from the New York-based duo.

In today’s episode, we discuss their thoughts behind their polarizing style of rap, working with producer savant OLASEGUN on Carrot Season, how the shift in sound from the Another Planet series to Carrot Season influenced their approach to their raps, and much more!

The Plug (0:56).

The Interview (2:26).

The recent BIGGER THREE TOUR phiik & Lungs completed in Europe (2:34).

phiik & Lungs’ perspective on polarizing audiences, and the infamous Top Shelf Premium freestyle (10:59).

The heightened accessibility of Carrot Season (16:51).

How important the value of doing something new and fresh is for phiik & Lungs’ creative process (20:39).

Partnering with OLASEGUN on Carrot Season (25:18).

The thought process behind the consistent beat switches on Carrot Season (29:57).

How the drums and beat switches influenced phiik & Lungs’ rapping approach on Carrot Season (46:08).

Upcoming projects from phiik & Lungs (57:19).

Buy/stream Carrot Season here: https://powrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/carrot-season

Follow phiik on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/phiik_

Follow Lungs/LoneSword on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/big_dead_lung

Follow phiik on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/phiiik_/?hl=en

Follow Lungs/LoneSword on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/big_dead_lung/?hl=en

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If I had to think of one word to describe today’s guest, E L U C I D, and his latest album, REVELATOR, it would be “fearless” in every sense of the word. Fearless in its sonic direction that infuses industrial noise, South Asian / Middle Eastern instrumentation and more, into this one-of-a-kind take on hip-hop. Fearless in its boundaryless, ultra-poetic vocal stylings. And also fearless in its subject matter that processes all of the darkness happening in this world, while never ceasing to lose faith in love and a better tomorrow.

With REVELATOR, E L U C I D achieved something rare - total creative realization, where the lyrical messaging, the sound, the tone, the songwriting, all feel perfectly in tune with one and other... all building towards this overarching artistic vision that is so powerful and affecting.

Just two days before the new album dropped, E L U C I D gives us an in-depth look into the making of REVELATOR, the genesis of its bold sonic direction, how the state of affairs in our world feed into this art, and so much more.

After hearing this album 30, maybe 40 times now, as of the time of recording, I’m 100% comfortable saying that REVELATOR is my Album of the Year. And honestly, it is a contender for being one of the very best albums of the entire decade. This album and this artist are just that special, so you do not wanna miss this!

The Plug (1:04).

The Interview (3:09).

Partnering with Fat Possum Records for such an experimental record (3:53).

The philosophy behind the sound of REVELATOR (9:50).

The distinct Indian Classical / Middle Eastern influence on the production of REVELATOR (16:30).

The collaborative recording process of REVELATOR (18:01).

How We Buy Diabetic Test Strips influenced the creation of REVELATOR (20:35).

The key inspirations behind the poignant lyricism of REVELATOR (26:50).

The sense of more direct and clear lyrical messaging on REVELATOR (29:54).

What inspires E L U C I D to take risks and experiment in his art (40:00).

What E L U C I D is most proud of, regarding the creation of REVELATOR (46:52).

The upcoming E L U C I D x Sebb Bash album (52:04).

Upcoming merch / tour dates from E L U C I D (54:00).

Why E L U C I D always has that s*** on - RMPP patron q from TreDoes (56:48).

Support REVELATOR here: https://fatpossum.com/products/revelator

Follow E L U C I D on Twitter here: https://x.com/elucidwho

Follow E L U C I D on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cobratoof/?hl=en

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