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Benny's Crib
by RhymeBeat
Welcome to Benny's Crib, a RhymeBeat production. Grab a chair and join the genuine conversation. Conversation topics usually begin with hip hop, but may flow into art, life, love and overall philosophy. Get cozy, and thank you for being here!
Episodes
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DJKTF (EP 121)
Episode 121 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.' 207 producer/DJ/creative 'DJKTF' joined us this time for an interview. Conversation points included analog vs. digital DJing, car restoration, his love of gear and hardware, Portland of the 90s/2000s, subwoofers + amps, his new label...
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Assasi (EP 120)
Episode 120 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.' Maine-based hip hop artist 'Assasi' rolled through for an interview this time around. Our discourse touched upon his youth in Syria, his various journeys through Asia, arriving in the 207, basketball + the influence of 'AND1' tapes…
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Roxie Heart (EP 119)
Episode 119 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.' New England based vocalist/artist 'Roxie Heart' joined the futon for this interview. The conversation touched on Boston roots, traveling the U.S., the musical 'Chicago,' life lessons in Maine, performing with Mýa, the emotional release…
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Neeko Brown (EP 118)
Episode 118 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.' Guest for this episode is 207-based rapper 'Neeko Brown.' Interview topics include growing up in Boston during 'The Golden Age' of hip hop, radio shows, getting letters from prison, moving to Maine, basketball jerseys, the influence of…
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Gabe FM (EP 117)
Episode 117 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.' 'Gabe FM' - a DJ/multidisciplinary artist from Maine - pulled up for this interview. Conversation points focused on his WMPG show from the 90s, going to 'Scribble Jam,' his travels around the United States, a different Portland of the...
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Drell (EP 116)
Episode 116 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib. Guest for this interview is 'Drell,' a Portland-based rapper/hip hop artist hailing from CT. Conversation topics touched upon late 90s hip hop, stolen computers, the therapeutic nature of hoops, buying physical mixtapes, showing love to...
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Bkap (EP 115)
Episode 115 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib. Bkap, a Massachusetts beatmaker and founder of 'New England Noize,' came thru this episode. We got-to-talkin about his early ties to Maine, linking with Spose and P Dank, bus drivers, diabetes, merch, Massachusetts hip hop, roast beef...
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Altered Gee (EP 114)
Episode 114 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib. Altered Gee (Teal Child, Bright Boy, Roach Dad) pulled up for this episode. We chatted about introductions + origin stories, Portland house parties, their stash of unreleased albums, Poptarts, Ruby Yacht tours, Sega game systems, Patrice...
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Jahlil (EP 113)
Episode 113 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib. This episode features 'Jahlil,' an MC currently based in Maine with ties to the Northeast and Texas. Our interview touched upon the vagus nerve, pros and cons of life in the 207, his early inspirations, poetry memories, construction,...
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Almond Butter Smooth (EP 112)
Episode 112 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib. This episode features hip hop artist and freestyle-lover 'Almond Butter Smooth.' We got-to-talking about freestyling (whouda thunk), energy, stretching, Graphic Melee, Damn Jam, Portland shizz, the phenomenon of gut bacteria, and many…
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YKN Gibby (EP 111)
Episode 111 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Portland-based hip hop artist 'YKN Gibby' pulled up this time around, and brought 'YKN Pancho' with him. We talked about his upbringing in Atlanta, the importance of authenticity, his latest EP, Portland shit, the magic of language, what...
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god.damn.chan Returns (EP 110)
Episode 110 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Legendary Maine producer/musician/artist God.Damn.Chan returns for this episode. Chan first visited back in late 2019 so we had lot to catch up on. Conversation topics touched upon his latest releases DIRT! and Big Smoke Vol. 1, DJ…
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Krate Killer (EP 109)
Episode 109 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ 207 producer and musician 'Krate Killer' slid thru the crib this week. We chatted about different eras of The Alchemist, his background as a drummer, the importance of going to local shows, touring, upcoming collaborations, Barcelona…
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Trevor Hill (EP 108)
Episode 108 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This time around we got Maine hip hop artist 'Trevor Hill' on the futon. Topics of conversation include Petey Pablo, hazardous Portland intersections, his collective 'Flowershop' and their latest album 'Shopping For Flowers,' the...
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Kristina Kentigian, Angelikah Fahray, Just Milk (EP 107)
Episode 107 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Special episode this time around - we got some repeat guests on the futon! In celebration of the show we're all puttin on this Friday 2/17, had to get three Benny's Crib alumni back at the crib. Maine-based musicians/artists Kristina...
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COLDANDREW (EP 106)
Episode 106 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Guest for this episode is Portland-based DJ/producer 'COLDANDREW.' Our conversation focused on everything from his recent BOOTLEG RESOURCES projects, the transformative power of the Internet on the music industry, Sichuan Kitchen, the...
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Ryan Adams (EP 105)
Episode 105 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Guest for this episode is 207 painter/muralist/graffiti artist 'Ryan Adams.' Our discussion touched on growing up in Portland during the 80s/90s, how a leg-break changed his entire life, the infinite importance of MF DOOM, performance...
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Grand Vizier (EP 104)
Episode 104 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We got Maine producer/musician/artist 'Grand Vizier' on the futon this week. Interview topics detailed his cinematic new album Lies! Spies! And Private Eyes: Music to Investigate To, getting healthy, finding an early love for...
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KevCoast (EP 103)
Episode 103 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode's guest is 207-based hip hop artist/vocalist ‘KevCoast.’ Our conversation expanded over a plethora of topics, including Limewire, self-care, his extensive travels, healing + grief, his latest project 'Hibiscus Samurai:...
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Matt Giard (EP 102)
Episode 102 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's episode features 207 vocalist/songwriter 'Matt Giard.' Our talk touched upon favorite mixtapes and blogs from high school, collabing with other 207 artists, growing up in the CD era, random Maine geography, his brand new...
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Timezone Studios (EP 101)
Episode 101 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This time around we have the homies from Timezone Studios at the crib, Y2KRAZY (Cardiac x Y2KJALEN) and Super Permy respectfully. We chatted about a unified love for OutKast, brotherly bonds, Permy's upcoming new tape, how they got their...
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Benny P (EP 100)
Motherfuckin' episode ONE HUNDRED of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We really hit the triple digit club! Can you believe it!? What a celebration. A monumentous occasion such as this calls for something a little different. For that reason, I decided to interview myself and look back…
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Chrizi Jamer (EP 99)
Episode ninety nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's guest is Maine-based artist/vocalist 'Chrizi Jamer.' We got to talking about growing up in Lubumbashi City, the harsh weather of Maine, his first EP 'My Afro JAM,' upcoming music + shows, crab legs, language, and an...
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DJ Matt Perry (EP 98)
Episode ninety eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's guest is Maine DJ/producer/artist 'DJ Matt Perry.' Interview topics focused on getting into DJing on the Portland scene, his duo ADvsFx, pistol shrimp, legendary WMPG stories, facing life's tough moments, what he's...
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ThandoBleu (EP 97)
Episode ninety seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's guest is Portland vocalist/producer 'Luthando.' We talked about church music, different eras of video games, his work with BDG, getting inspired to drop solo music, the ever-blossoming Portland scene, what's coming,...
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Greyhat (EP 96)
Episode ninety six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's guest is 207 producer 'Greyhat.’ Conversation points circulated the “glory days” of SoundCloud, Maine adolescence, his album ‘Tens,’ James Taylor, his fear of elevators, Zack Villere, his future endeavors, plus…
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ShotByTristan (EP 95)
Episode ninety five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's guest is Maine visual artist 'ShotByTristan.' Interview topics included growing up on the coast, skateboarding, picking up his first camera, various Benny's Crib memories, his extensive 2021 output, working with other...
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Pink Navel Pt. II (EP 94)
Episode ninety four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Pink Navel swung by this week. Our convo focused on their new album/livestream 'EPIC', working with Won Pound, technological transformations, 'Hamburger Helper' concerts, the constant cultural prevalence of hip hop, toy-making,...
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Tylord (EP 93)
Episode ninety three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ The homie/Portland DJ 'Tylord' was this week's guest. We conversed about his upcoming back-to-school drive, building a great set, going to the 'Rock the Bells' festival, growing up with B. Aull, roadtrips, and tons more! This...
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Crabman (EP 92)
Episode ninety two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week, 207-based musician/producer 'Crabman' took a seat on the futon. Our convo touched upon edibles, his punk background, 'Deltron 3030,' his other musical endeavors at the moment, loop pedals, hypothetical movie plots, and...
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Viva (EP 91)
Episode ninety one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Maine vocalist/singer 'Viva' joined the podcast this week to promote her 7/30 show at Aura in Portland. Other conversation topics included family history, learning new instruments, Will Smith, various 207 musicians, favorite…
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DJ Double Dessert (EP 90)
Episode ninety of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week, Maine DJ 'Double Dessert' swung thru the crib. Points of discussion focused on dance parties, Mannie Fresh, Bull Moose memories, how she got her name, the power of curating, whoopie pies, and so much more! This podcast is...
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Words of Phrase (EP 89)
Episode eighty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week, Maine-based hip hop artist 'Words of Phrase' came through the crib. Conversation topics included moving to Maine, his new album ‘Humbly Worded,’ writing poetry, the 207 scene, the return of live music, and tons more....
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Renée Coolbrith (EP 88)
Episode eighty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week, Portland vocalist/artist 'Renée Coolbrith' swung by. We got to talking about her new song with Bright Boy, some of her favorite local artists, Sting, her dad's boxing career, dealing with grief, her upcoming album 'A...
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Kid Calvin (EP 87)
Episode eighty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week Maine hip hop artist 'Kid Calvin' called into the crib. Our interview orbited around several topics, including traveling a lot as a kid, getting into producing, a mutual love for Monday of the Minds, Ab-Soul's 'Control...
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Doc-Lo (EP 86)
Episode eighty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Maine hip hop artist 'Doc.Lo' called into the show this week. We talked about many different tangents, including growing up in Alabama, his 'Da Amityville EP,' almost losing his leg in a freak accident, putting on for the 207, FM...
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Roach Dad (EP 85)
Episode eighty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We got 207 producer/DJ 'Roach Dad' on the podcast this week. Our convo touched upon early G-Funk memories, forming Altered Gee, working on music during quarantine, William Onyeabor, record collecting, obscure horror movies, and...
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OKChree (EP 84)
Episode eighty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We got Maine producer OKChree on the show this week! We talked about his tape 'Beat Project 1,' his Flower Shop collective, the fifth dimension, his rapping days, Flying Lotus, getting inspired by Russell Westbrook, and a lot…
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BZA (EP 83)
Episode eighty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Maine producer/artist 'BZA' is this week's guest. We got to talking about re;sample (of course), skateboarding in Bangor, beat battle Discords, Ishmael Butler, favorite cassette tapes, sampling Trailer Park Boys, and tons more!...
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Saiint Pat (EP 82)
Episode eighty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We have Saiint Pat calling in this week, a 207 based hip hop artist originally hailing from Memphis, TN. Our interview focused on his Memphis upbringing, building a network in Maine, his new project 'Face Your Fears,' the…
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Sydney The Singer (EP 81)
Episode eighty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Today's episode features Maine singer 'Sydney.' Interview topics include her upcoming song/video with Shane Reis, learning from past mistakes, Sun Tiki memories, the current Portland scene, coffee tips, and a cornucopia of others....
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Cardiac (EP 80)
Episode eighty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This time around Maine based hip hop artist 'Cardiac' called into the crib. Discussion points included his travels throughout the country, his production duo 'y2kr4zy,' the importance of a positive mindset, good things about living in...
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Malik Elijah (EP 79)
Episode seventy nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maryland hip hop artist and former 207 resident 'Malik Elijah.' Our talk focused on growing up in PG County, attending college in Maine, Kendrick Lamar's come-up, album release parties, his new music in the...
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Soulstice (EP 78)
Episode seventy eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Portland, ME producer 'Soulstice.' We chatted about J Dilla, his new MPC, fellow Maine beatmakers, the importance of expression, his recent singles, and more! Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, and Beach...
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Teal Child (EP 77)
Episode seventy seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode's guest is Teal Child, a producer/instrumentalist from Portland, ME. We talked about his recent projects, crate digging in Portland, Altered Gee, RZA loops, pizza, God.Damn.Chan, Rap Night and much, much more....
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Rhode (EP 76)
Episode seventy six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s show features 'Rhode,' a Maine based hip hop artist. Our conversation covered many topics, including his father's connection to Eric B. & Rakim, his 'Flower Shop' crew, RetcH, what's he's been working on, 207...
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Super Permy (EP 75)
Episode seventy five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s interview is with Super Permy, a 207 based rapper and artist. We chatted about her brand new project ‘Permeate,’ being inspired by Earl Sweatshirt and André 3000, her passion for painting, her process behind making...
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gibbsfreelance (EP 74)
Episode seventy four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode stars ‘gibbsfreelance,’ a Portland producer and beatmaker. We got to talking about his new tape ‘Purple Hill/Gold Rat,’ the genius of Billy Woods, the current Maine scene, Soulfolks beat invitationals, his DJing…
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Sole (EP 73)
Episode seventy three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This record-breaking interview features 'Sole,' a Maine hip hop legend and veteran of the underground. We got to talking about growing up in Portland, the Anticon days, traveling Europe, his activism work while living in…
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The Ravine (EP 72)
Episode seventy two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode stars 'The Ravine,' a singer-songwriter duo from the Portland area. We talked about clam festivals, Block the Wind, their new EP 'Color Behind the Eyes,' Danny Brown, big tech, chicken sandwiches, and a whole lot…
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Welcome to Benny's Crib, a RhymeBeat production. Grab a chair and join the genuine conversation. Conversation topics usually begin with hip hop, but may flow into art, life, love and overall philosophy. Get cozy, and thank you for being here!
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