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Down to the Beat
by Down to the Wire
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IMPORTANT!!
The reason why you haven't heard from us in over a month is because we have rebranded the show and have now moved over to 'The Down to the Wire Podcast' Sorry for not giving the heads up sooner, not sure why we didn't, but you know who you're dealing with. Go head over to The Down to the Wire...
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NTHN Talks New Music, What Makes The Perfect R&B Song, The Ottawa Scene & More
Well folks, it's been a ride. Due to some big shake ups coming out of DTTW HQ, you guys can consider this the last episode of DTTB for a while. There will be no shortage of musical guests coming through the doors of DTTW, however you'll be able to find them on the DTTW podcast from here on out as...
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Freddy Printz talks New EP 'The Candidate', Growing With Music, Collecting Art & More
This week's episode of Down to the Beat can be considered the first stop of Freddy Printz' press run for his new EP titled 'The Candidate'. For just under an hour Johnny Blaze and the Prince of the cold capital chop it up about the Deflare Beats produced 3-track EP, his artistic inspiration and...
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Lance Lorenzo talks 'Vive La 808', His Love of Movies, Details & Ottawa
In this episode of Down to the Beat, Johnny Gems and ANR Abe are joined by none other than Lance Lorenzo. Over the course of the interview, we break down his discography, the many meanings behind his works and the influences that play into him as an artist. The conversation covers a vast amount…
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J Chinnasz Talks 'Sweet Chin Music', Game 7 Mentality, Quality vs. Quantity & More
It feels as if this was a long time coming, but DTTB finally welcomes J Chinnasz to the show. For just under an hour, your three favourite hosts sit down with the up and coming Ottawa artist and talk about his new collaborative mixtape, 'Sweet Chin Music', with Ottawa DJ and producer, NYCKY…
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Bobby Brugal Talks New Album, NFT's, Building A Legacy & More!
This week's episode has Johnny Gems and ANR Abe at Burrow Studio where they catch up with Bobby Brugal as he puts the finishing touches on his upcoming album 'Uncle Snooky's Laundromat'. Over the course of the interview the gang covers everything from Bobby's COVID tape releases, his ventures…
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'I Know Nigo' Review & Fighting The Grammys
This week's episode has your favourite podcast personalities mic'd up and talking about hot topics such as the 'I Know Nigo' album, a highly anticipated album from Nigo himself. This transitions into a conversation about the Grammys and how they can be beaten as we examine J Prince's recent…
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Introverted Artists, Rap Quality & The Young Man's Game W/ Freddy Printz
This week's episode is a special one as we are joined by special guest, Freddy Printz, for 3/4's of an hour of great conversation. The episode is kicked off with a conversation about introverted artists that somehow moves into the topic of rappers acting. We then talk about the quality of hip-hop...
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Duvy 'Grasswayz' Review & Pitt Tha Kid Listening Party
This week's episode has the fearsome foursome returning to the mics, kicking it off with a review of Duvy's new album 'Grasswayz'. We then talk about our fun filled weekend in Ottawa as we all had the chance to experience rising star, producer Pitt Tha Kidd's new album during an exclusive…
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Joe Gez Breaks Down His Upcoming Afrobeat Album, His Career In Ottawa And Spirituality
This week's episode of DTTB is an exclusive interview with rising Ottawa afrobeats artist, Joe Gez. In just under an hour, the conversation sprawls across topics such as his upcoming album 'Gezati', the concept that surrounds it, and how spiritual his creative process is. We also talk about his...
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GHETTO GODS Review & The Race for Good Content
This week's episode is kicked off with John introducing his new nickname, Johnny Gems, which gets things hyped right from the jump. We are also joined by our cousin ANR Abe, so with four minds on the mics, banter was at an all time high. The first order of business was a review of EarthGang's…
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$not Ethereal Review & The Stem Player
This week's episode is one for the books as we are joined by Colman on the keys as Racco took a much deserved vacation. The episode is kicked off with a review of $not's new album 'Ethereal' which is promptly followed by a conversation about Ye's rollout of Donda 2 which will happen exclusively…
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Banggz On Working With A Collective & His Frustrations With The Canadian Scene
This week's episode of DTTB is another exclusive interview with up and coming Nigerian born, Ottawa rapper Banggz. This is an exciting one as we believe this is one artist you need to keep your eye on. You can even catch John fan-girling during the interview at times. Throughout the course of the...
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'Few Good Things' Album Review & Because Benny The Butcher Got High
This weeks episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about how much money is a reasonable amount to spend on a paper towel holder for your home after an off camera conversation about furniture trickles into the recording. From there we move into a review and discussion about...
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50 Cent Retiring & The Metaverse
This episode of DTTB is a special one as we are blessed with the presence of long time friend of the show, Gabe Bower. The episode is kicked off with a conversation about 50 Cent's alleged retirement. This is followed by some hot takes on how necessary music videos are in defining an artists...
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Jeff Sanon On Learning To Live With Social Media & His Many Musical Talents
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is an exclusive interview with an artist we like to call the Doctor of Ottawa, Jeff Sanon. Over the course of our conversation we discuss hot topics such as an artist's necessary relationship with social media and the growing dependancy upon such platforms....
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Dawn FM Review & 2022 Pop Smoke Release Reaction
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a review of the Weeknd's newest release, 'Dawn FM', the third instalment of his evolution/afterlife inspired trilogy of albums. We then talk at length about Kanye, his newest tracks, and the struggles he seems to be facing a the moment.…
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'DS4EVER' Album Review & Travis Scott 'Utopia' Update
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a review of Gunna's fourth instalment of the Drip Season series, DS4EVER. The album was met with mixed reviews over here, however the album cover and roll out were undeniably great. We then talk about Travis Scott's new album on the...
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Lonely Boy Talks New Release 'Lonely Ppl Vol.1' & The Canadian Music Scene
This week's episode is an exclusive interview with Lonely Boy, an Ottawa artist at the front of the R 'n' B game. Over an hour we chop it up about the development of his sound, his newest project, and the themes that run throughout it. Lonely Boy also speaks candidly about his perceived strengths...
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One Hit Wonders & Travis Scott Apology
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about one hit wonders and how fleeting the limelight can be for some artists. We then talk about how awkward the Travis Scott apology looked when Charlamagne pressed him about the Astroworld tragedy, but can you really…
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Tiger Tchakounté on The Montreal Rap Scene & His Unique Development
Join us with very special guest with Montreal-based rapper and producer, Tiger Tchakounté, for a deep dive into how he developed his sound while speaking two languages, and how his city has influenced him. We also explore the differences between the Montreal and Ottawa hip hop scenes, check in on...
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RIP Virgil Abloh & Goodbye Rock n Roll
This episode is kicked off with a lengthy warm up as your three favourite hosts get warmed up for a great show. We then talk about how rock n roll sadly seems to be on its way out with no return in sight. Lastly we finally get the opportunity to talk about the tragic and untimely passing of…
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NLN on His Unique Growth Strategy as a Young Artist & His Incredible Drive to Impact the Industry
Catch NLN on this week's episode of Down to the Beat where over the course of an hour, the conversation touches on subjects such as his aspirations in the rap game, his release and recording schedule, as well as his love for the industry he is immersed in. The conversation also traverses topics...
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Stop Clowning Will Smith & Elusive Rappers
Welcome everybody to the new look DTTB! This week we usher in a new era with new co-host, Juwan Anderson, for his first episode of many. Over the span of the eppy, we chop it up about everything from clowning Will Smith, the idea of elusive rappers and when the right time to buy a chain is as a...
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Young Stitch & Casper Marcus Stop In During Cranium's 'We Outside' Tour
We got a special episode today with an exclusive interview with the headlining artists on Cranium Festivals 'We Outside' Tour, our fellow foster brothers Young Stitch and Casper Marcus. We chop it up about the tour which is still ongoing with future dates in Toronto and Montreal, their newly...
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Astroworld Tragedy & Ye on Drink Champs
It's your host with the most Lefika aka Fik'D's last episode of Down to the Beat so you best believe we had a proper send off for the man who made the show what it is today. Join us for a special podcast that spans an hour, is filled with champagne and covers hot topics such as the the tragedy…
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Two Heavy Album Review & Justice for Mac Miller
This episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about Racco and Fixxx's most recent experience on edibles, they are vastly different. We then move into a conversation and review of a collaborative album called 'Two Heavy', released by Motswana artists BiscuitHead and Oddly...
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The Extravagant Collection Review & This Thing of Ours Pt. II Review
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a review of Northsidebenji's newest tape 'The Extravagant Collection' which is an incredible piece of work from a Toronto pioneer. We then move into a review of The Alchemist's 'This Thing of Ours Pt. II' and an overview of his work with...
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Life of a Don Review & Punk Review
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is review heavy, being kicked off with a hard look at Don Toliver's new album 'Life of a Don' being followed by an intense comb over of Thugger's new album 'Punk'. We then dream of what our personal albums would look like if we were billionaires and finally...
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T Chandy Talks New Album Release 'Ego Check' & Current State of Hip Hop
This episode of Down to the Beat welcomes back Ottawa artist T Chandy for the second time, making him the first reoccurring guest in our shows history. This time around the conversations are different, with the focus being on his latest project 'Ego Check' and the layers of various meanings and...
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Expensive Pain Review & Cranium Festival
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation and review of Meek Mill's new album "Expensive Pain" which is unlike any of his past projects. We then talk a little bit about the music we've personally been listening, and our frustrations with the rap game. After that we...
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Sincerely Kentrell Review & Drake vs. Michael Jackson Debate
This week's episode is kicked off with us trying to debunk why people are so obsessed with NBA Youngboy, sparked by a quick look at his album, Sincerely Kentrell. We then talk about to iconic albums that dropped this week in history, the first being "The Low End Theory" by A Tribe Called Quest…
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GO:OD AM Anniversary & Best Drops of 2021 So Far
We kick the episode off with showing some love to some album release anniversaries with favourites such as “GO:OD AM” “What A Time To Be Be Alive”. To cap off the episode we talk about some of the most notable events from the year as we look back 3/4’s of the way through. To cap it all off we…
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The Melodic Blue Review & Graduation vs. Curtis
This episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about Baby Keem's new album, "The Melodic Blue", which turned out to be the dark horse album of the summer. Seriously, that shit is fire. After that we pay respects to Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur as on the day of recording,...
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Donda Review vs. Certified Lover Boy Review
This episode is the one you have all been waiting for. It's here, or should we say, they're here. Kanye West and Drake have both dropped their much anticipated albums and we finally get the chance to review them. There isn't much more that needs to be said to describe this episode than that. We...
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Lyrical Lemonade & Drake vs. Kanye Beef
This episode is kicked off with a discussion about some of the notable people who have birthdays today. We then move into a conversation about Cole Bennett, his grind and how Lyrical Lemonade is growing to be one of our favourite brands. We then talk about Racco and John's music video acting…
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This Week In Hip Hop History & Is Jim Jones A Snitch?
We got a full studio this week folks as all five DTTW staff take to the studio for this week's episode. Sadly, only three of us are mic'd up... The episode is kicked off with a quick history lesson on NWA's one and only ever EP titled, "100 Miles and Runnin'", their first project after the...
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Kings Disease II & RIP Biz Markie
This week on Down to the Beat we kicked off with a deep dive into the legendary MC, Nas and his 13th studio album: "Kings Disease II". In 2020, "Kings Disease" was Nas's first ever grammy winning album and for him to come out with a sequel within less than a year is really saying something. We…
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The House Is Burning & Donda
The first ever Tuesday release of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a discussion about Isaiah Rashad's new album, "The House Is Burning" which was met with varied receptions on this week's four person cast. We then move into a conversation about Kanye and his upcoming album which of course…
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NGOLA ON DOWN TO THE BEAT
This week we catch up with the Zulu in Atlanta, the one and only Ngola. Hailing from Umlazi, South Africa, the multi faceted artist now resides in Atlanta and is releasing music under a genre called "Zulu Sci-fi". Over the course of an hour, your hosts with the most chopped it up with him about...
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II & Belly (1998)
This week's episode of your favourite hip hop podcast, Down to the Beat, is kicked off with a discussion and critique of Hype Williams directorial debut, "Belly". We then move into a part two conversation where we cover Raekwon's fourth studio album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II" after...
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx & XXL Freshman Freestyles
This weeks episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off by checking out Kar33m and T. Chandy’s new summer banger “Runaway”. We then give you a brief history lesson and overview of the importance of Raekwon’s 1995 album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx”. We then cap off the episode with a short discussion...
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Rolling 110 Deep & Kendrick Takeover
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a discussion about Kendrick Lamar's legacy and question where he has been the past five years. We then move into a conversation about DJ Kay Slay's 40 minute cypher track titled "Rolling 110 Deep" which has 110 features on it. We then…
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Call Me If You Get Lost & An Introverted Paradise
This week's episode of Down to the Beat begins with a deep dive into Tyler, The Creator's new album, followed by a look at Ade Hakim & beats2listen2's new project, "An Introverted Paradise". The episode then finishes off after looking at three monumental moments in hip hop that took place during...
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Disco! & NFT's
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a discussion about MIKE's newest album, Disco! We then move into a brief conversation about how Damon Dash is trying to sell Jay-Z's album, Reasonable Doubt, as an NFT. We also try to wrap our heads around what an NFT is. The episode is...
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En Route & The Blues Brothers
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a discussion about MFnMelo & squeakPIVOT's new collab album "En Route". We then move into a quick discussion Tyler, the Creator's new teaser for his upcoming album, "Lumberjack". We then cap the episode off with a brief history and impact...
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Pray For Haiti & The Bridge Wars
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about Mach-Hommy's newest album, "Pray For Haiti", released under Griselda records which leaves us with a few questions. We then move into a bit of a history lesson on "the Bridge Wars", an iconic beef from the mid to late...
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Amethyst of Morning & Stretch and Bobbito
This week's episode of Down to the Beat is kicked off with a conversation about Medhane's latest album, "Amethyst of Morning". We then move into a brief history of the Stretch and Bobbito show, a proving ground for little known east coast artists of the 1990's, its influence on hip hop radio and...
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The Grey Album & The Golden Age
In this episode of Down to the Beat we kick it off with a conversation about Danger Mouse's 2004 release, "The Grey Album", an innovative album where he combines Jay Z's "The Black Album" with heavy samples from the Beatles' "White Album". We then move into a discussion about Eric B & Rakim's…
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The Off-Season & The Best Era Of Rap Music (Ft. Oseko)
This week on Down to the Beat we are joined by friend of the show and top tier lyricist, Oseko. Over the course of an hour we discuss what the Toronto MC has been up to, the new J. Cole album, "The Off-Season" and get his views on rapper's recording processes. We then cap the episode off with a...
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