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Black Noise
by KEITH SURNEY
Welcome to Black Noise where we celebrate the importance of hip hop on the American cultural landscape in the last 40 years.
Episodes
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Goodbye Is Not The End
This is the final episode of Black Noise. I take a bow and reflect on this amazing journey. I also chop it up with my homie Huey Amaru about his experiences living in Brazil.
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Nostalgia
This week may stir up some controversy. I'm giving my reasons why I am not a fan of To Pimp A Butterfly
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Au Revoir
I'm back!! This week I discuss Mach-Hommy's new album Pray For Hati and I recap my trip to the Bay Area
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The Off Season
Spanking brand new episode. I give my initial thoughts on the new J Cole album. And I breakdown the end of the Joe Budden Podcast
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Supa Dupa Fly
This is another episode from the vaults of Playing In The DARK. I chat with musical artist JUSTY and we discuss everything from is Drake a culture vulture, black shows from the '80s and '90s, and JUSTY being intersex.
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Let Me Blow Ya Mind
This is a repost of an episode I did for Playing In The DARK. I chat with Vanessa Garcia about growing up with immigrant parents, dating men who don't like funny women, and fetishsization in the dating world
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Slime Season ft. Jake Flum
This week my guest is friend and collaborater Jake Flum. We discuss the impact and importance of Young Thug. And how rap has evolved over the last 10 years. I also give my thoughts on the Derrick Chauvin verdict.
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And Then There Was X
This week I discuss the death of Black Rob, should Diddy have done more, the state of the JBP, the future of rap, and finally my homie Terence gives a moving tribute to DMX.
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ATLiens
Another solo episode. This week I breakdown and rank every Outkast album. Wait until you hear what my #1 choice is.
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Biggie!!!
A solo episode but it's a goodie. I discuss how I finally came to the conclusion that "Life After Death" is Big's best album. Also I briefly discuss how the Chronic market corrected The Low End Theory.
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Verses from the Abstract
I'm back with the first returning guest Max Kent. The audio is a little messed up but I had to release this episode because it was just too good. We talk about fatherhood, top 5 MC'S, and cultural stagnation.
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Death Certificate
A solo dolo episode this week. I discuss how the proximity and obsession with death is an defining characteristic of Black masculinity in regards to rap music
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Spirit Cookin
This is truly a special episode I chop it up with one of my nearest and dearest friends Darren Wallace ( Cinematic Savage). We discuss being in a PhD program, fatherhood, what radical organizing looks like, and the L.A Rebellion
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It Was All A Blue Dream
This week I chop it up with two talented musicians Chris Berry and joJB. We discuss how the came together for their new album "Blue Dream". We also discuss their Chicago roots, black trump supporters, and the bravery it takes to be an artist.
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Soliloquy Of Chaos
This is a solo dolo episode. First I give my thoughts on Judas & The Black Messiah. Then I discuss why Pinata isn't seen as the best rap album of the decade and why I feel it's better than My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
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You So Crazy
In episode 2 I chill with the big homie Terence again. This episode is a walk down 90s memory lane. We discuss Martin Lawrence's career and impact on comedy. And the unforgettable great Bernie Mac.
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All Hail The Queen!!!
In the season 3 premier I chat with blactor and demigod doctah slick. We chop it up about both growing up in Chicago, life as a working actor, being rappers in our head, and her role on season 4 of Fargo.
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Max Kent prays to the East!!!
We're back with another episode of Black Noise!! We're joined by rapper Max Kent to discuss his brand new album. We chop it up about the role Islam has played in his life and how having a supportive partner has kept him level headed.
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CHRISTOPHER BRANNON
On this episode I kick it with the big homie. Literally the big homie about the NBA, High School, and Triple 6 Mafia. Also on what's it like to be a married man.
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DENNIS BISTO
On this episode we talk about Nelly's impact on St. Louis, Roseanne, and being a white fan of hip hop culture.
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TERENCE SIMS
On this episode I sit down with the big homie Terence and discuss the history of back Chicago, gangbangin in the 90's, and much more.
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ERIC YOUNG
I talk to my childhood friend Eric about Bone Thugs, WWF, and what the hell he's been up to for the last 18 years. This is is a fun episode of 2 old friends reminiscing.
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Str8t Gangsta!!
On this episode I discuss the why MC Eight is an legend. And I breakdown the different regions of gangsta rap
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We Need A New Top 5!!
On this episode I discuss who I think will be in the top 5 convo of this decade.
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The girls Can Rap!!
On this episode I discuss the legacy of Nicki Minaj and the state of female rap.
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Crucial Conflict!!!
On this episode I discuss the Midwest group Crucial Conflict and this classic debut album. And I talk about two of my favorite albums; It Takes A Nation and Fetti.
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Rakim vs. Big Daddy Kane
On episode 5 I discuss who was the best MC of the late 80's. And which Biggie album was the best.
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Hip Hop Taught Me.........
This episode I discuss the lack of Love songs in rap. And how Hip Hop has been at the forefront of sexual politics.
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The Soul Of Hip Hop!!!
We discuss why the Jay Z and Nas battle was one of the most important black philosophical debates. Also I talk about why 1988 and 2010 are the two most important years
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RIP Nipsey Hussle: Hip Hop Hero!!
Today's episode I touch in the tragic murder of Nipsey and what he meant too Hip Hop. Breakdown Atliens vs Aquemini and why the internet is frightening.
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Are We In A New Black Renaissance?
Are we being critical enough of this era of blackness in art. What is the value of representation.
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Doggystyle better than Illmatic!!
Just a freestyle episode. I discuss the genius of Snoop, why Jay Z may not be the #1 MC, and more fun Hip Hop Topics
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The Hustle Of Rap pt2
We continue the convo of labor in rap. And i discuss the aesthetics of black porn
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The Hustle Of Rap
Why do rappers have too work so damn hard.
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Eminem: The Great White Hope is disappointing!!
Is Eminem overrated? Has Eminem aged well? What do we want from the real Slim Shady? Asking some important questions regarding Eminem place in today's hip hop.
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Lauryn Hill: To be Black, Genius, and Female
We celebrate 20 years since the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. I discuss Joan Morgan's new book in the subject. Also why does this album still resonate with people
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I remember the SOURCE!!
Celebrating 45 years of hip hop. And reminiscing on personal hip hop moments Like Juvenile, Nelly, and the BOX.
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Three Six Mafia are the G.O.A.T
I discuss the impact and importance of Triple Six Mafia on Southern Hip Hop Also why the South is the roots of black culture.
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Streets is Talking!!!
Who are the impoverished voices of this art form and why they are important.
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Why we love Drake
What does Drake& Kanye provide for us culturally and personally
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Hip Hop's first generation!
What is really behind the generational divide in Hip hop. I take a look at the environmental infrastructure that created the difference in today's music.
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Pusha T
Mini Kanye album review. Drake vs Pusha breakdown
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Hip Hop Is 4EVER!!!
Why did Hip Hop last this long in the American conscious and Disco and Punk didn't.
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Welcome to Black Noise where we celebrate the importance of hip hop on the American cultural landscape in the last 40 years.
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Black Noise is created and hosted by KEITH SURNEY.
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