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Space Pope Reviews

by Vince Guglielmi

I'm doing a fun little thing where I help social media struggle rappers level up. I was a rapper for five years and didn't get very far. It taught me what not to do with regards to the art and culture of hip hop. I'm sharing my mistakes so you don't have to make your own.

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Episodes

  1. EP 18: Nativ3 Sounds - Fly by Night

    How can great cover art impact your project? How does practice impact the mix? Listen to find out. Nativ3 Sounds are a well established duo from Augusta, Georgia. This next step in their musical evolution rounds out their sound and adds a bit more classic influence.

  2. EP 17: Gate$ - Work in Progress

    How do you construct a good pop/hip hop song? What are some great ways to promote yourself? Listen to find out. Gates is a Montreal based rap artist with an ear for songwriting. Doing some sweat equity on the promotional side may allow him to get his extremely personal music out to the world.…

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  3. EP 16: No More Ls - Pigsty

    Who is gonna be the next Public Enemy? Should your project be cohesive or fun? Listen to find out. Pigsty is a collaboration between once-beefing No More Ls members Bryce Mills and Brogodzilla. It's catchy and engaging but politically charged. It just needs a few minor tweaks to get there. Email…

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  4. EP 15: P.R.O.P. - The Growth

    Why should you work with a good engineer? Should you focus on your lyrics or flow? Listen to find out. P.R.O.P. is a Buffalo-area creative who just released his official project. Email me at [email protected] for a review

  5. EP 14: Zack Hurts -- "Jose"/"Love For the Homies"

    What makes a piece of music Hip Hop? How do you write a good punchline? Listen to find out. Zack Hurts is a lifelong musician with a lot of talent. This is his first foray into hip hop and he's looking for some feedback while writing for his upcoming project. Email me at [email protected] for a...

  6. EP 13: Dat Boi Vic - The Almighty Pen

    Why do Southern rappers have to fight for respect? What is a surefire way to add replay value to your project? Listen to find out. Dat Boi Vic is one of the nicest rappers in the underground. He uses his unique accent, delivery and vocabulary to stand out among the rest. Email me at...

  7. EP 12: Hip Hop Grammies feat. LEN

    2020 was a wild and fun year on Hip Hop Twitter. LEN and myself look back on some of the projects dropped by members of the community by revisiting LEN's HHT Grammy Awards.

  8. EP 11: Peace Maker - Peace Be With You

    What's an easy way to get a cohesive sounding project? What are some branding best practices for social? Listen to find out. Peace Maker is one of the most lyrical and unique artists I've reviewed to date. He just needs to step it up in the social media game. Email me at [email protected] to...

  9. EP 10: Nick Enaigbe - The Sight Beneath My Eyelids

    Why do some independent rappers choose to self-engineer? What are some basic steps to writing a good hook? Listen to find out. Nick Enaigbe is arguably the most talented rapper on Hip-Hop Twitter. With a couple tweaks this project could easily be pro-level. Email me at gugl0003@gmail,com for a...

  10. EP 9: Dax - "Gotham"/"Joker"

    Listen to Dax - Gotham here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve6nUvv47T4 What's better for an artist, paid promotion or organic outreach? Listen here for my thoughts. This one is all about marketing and promotion. I tap into my day-job as a PR professional to discuss the salacious allegations that Dax is...

  11. EP 8: X. Kubrick - The Seven Levels of Happiness

    Listen to X Kubricjk - Seven Levels of Happiness here: xkubrick.bandcamp.com/ Why is hip-hop such a forward-facing genre? What's the best way to diversify your lyrical content? Listen to find out. X. Kubrick is a fully polished musician, thanks to his time in hardcore punk bands, He does a great...

  12. EP 7: Lil' Brick - The Intro

    Listen to Lil' Brick - The Intro here: open.spotify.com/album/1cVCobReRglGvrB8bScSGH When is the best time for an artist to experiment with their sound? What makes Lil' Brick such a strong social networker? Listen to find out. The Intro is Lil' Brick's second EP. It's a big step up in effort.…

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  13. EP 6: Venxm

    Finally, the oft-promised flow episode. What's the ideal cadence for your flow? What the hell is a multi-syllabic rhyme scheme and how do you use it? Listen to find out. Venxm is a youngster from Sheffield England who has been honing his craft over the past year. He's a high concept lyricist but…

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  14. EP 5: Bishrab

    Follow Bishrab on Twitter: twitter.com/BishrabS Why is the snare important to flow? Why is authenticity important to hip hop lyricism? Listen and find out. Today I'm reviewing some tracks from the podcast's earliest supporter, a dude named Bishrab. I know if he puts some spit and polish on his...

  15. EP 4: Redveil - Niagara

    Listen to Redveil - Niagara here: open.spotify.com/album/3wINP6SbT7TqiaYGo3Lj8f Why is a good mix so important and how do you get one? What should you do when Anthony Fantano is talking shit about your music? Listen to find out. Redveil is a 16-year-old artist from Maryland. His approach is so...

  16. EP 3: John Boom

    Stream John Boom's music here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KUH3_iUCx4 How does a local barfly book a tour of England with no label support? Should an artist chase the bag or stay true to their radical approach? Listen to find out. John Boom is a local legend in the Greater Toronto Area. There's a…

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  17. EP 2: LEN - The LEN LP

    LIsten to the LEN LP here: open.spotify.com/album/6xYFfDYywNarxEVan4X2u6 What makes LEN so successful at social media marketing? How can beginners improve their delivery? Listen to find out. LEN is a dude who has a great following on Twitter, but his music just isn't there yet. I dissect what he...

  18. EP 1: Lil Brick - Road to Ouroboros

    Check out Lil' Brick's Road to Ouroboros EP here: open.spotify.com/album/0ixQuThfjTz942zbnxY5dS Why is attention to detail important in the music industry? Why do Griselda make 5 albums a year while Kendrick Lamar takes 5 years to drop? Listen to find out. Lil Brick is a talented dude with a big...

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I'm doing a fun little thing where I help social media struggle rappers level up. I was a rapper for five years and didn't get very far. It taught me what not to do with regards to the art and culture of hip hop. I'm sharing my mistakes so you don't have to make your own.

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Vince Guglielmi

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I'm doing a fun little thing where I help social media struggle rappers level up. I was a rapper for five years and didn't get very far. It taught me what not to do with regards to the art and culture of hip hop. I'm sharing my mistakes so you don't have to make your own.

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