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The Rec Show Podcast
by Gldnmnd
David “Gldnmnd” Hicks is a Beatmaker and Hip Hop culture participant/supporter based in the United States. On The Rec Show Podcast, Gldnmnd interviews Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world, hearing stories of beat culture, musical journeys (past and present), musical exposures and music technology. Topics include music genesis, inspirations, music superheroes, Digital Audio Workstations vs. Analog gear, Discographies, Local Beat Scene/community views and more while listening to each guest’s instrumental music compositions. Tap In!
Episodes
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#138 - 2025’s Beat Tape Treasures Revealed [Part III]
Tell Us How You Really Feel We dig into part three of our Best Beat Tapes 2025 series, stacking seventeen producers who push tone, texture, and community forward. From Baelei’s serene craft to Johnny U’s closing blitz. We trace khow beat scenes and collectives, keep beat culture thriving. Intro...
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Best Beat Tapes Of 2025, Part Two
Tell Us How You Really Feel We spotlight the best beat tapes and instrumental albums of 2025 so far, moving city to city to share standouts, origin stories, and the mindset behind the music. We celebrate transformation, community labels, and the power of action over words while inviting you to…
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#136 - Best Beattapes & Albums [Part 1️⃣]
Tell Us How You Really Feel The underground stays undefeated when the community curates. We kick off Season 6 with Part One of our best beat tapes and albums of 2025, building a front‑to‑back mix that celebrates producers who turn life into rhythm—from late‑night study loops to church‑recorded...
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#135 - Jazz & Beat Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship
Tell Us How You Really Feel The needle drops and the room changes—horns breathe, drums loosen, and a sampler starts talking back. We dive into the living thread between jazz and beat culture, from Congo Square and brass bands to dusty chops, off-grid drums, and the global scenes building…
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#134 - Global Filipino Beatmakers Edition (Part 1)
Tell Us How You Really Feel A beat can cross oceans faster than any plane ticket—this showcase proves it. We’re celebrating Filipino producers from Manila to Sacramento with a curated trip through sample alchemy, razor-sharp cuts, and pulse-raising drum and bass. The goal is simple: connect you...
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#133 - A Trip Down My Bandcamp Music Feed
Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome to Episode #133 where we take a trip into my expanding Bandcamp Music Feed which features music from the artists I follow. We open with a clear intention from Dammbutta’s ‘This Kind of Life’: music can fortify the mind, soothe the body, and steady the soul.…
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#132 - International Artists Project with Brandon Beckwith
Tell Us How You Really Feel Imagine traveling to every country on Earth without leaving your headphones. That's the revolutionary experience of The World Album, featuring 200 songs from artists born in every nation on our planet. Brandon Beckwith, founder of International Artist Project, joins us...
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#131 - La(Underdog Music 713) & Rod Nice of Bap Notes Music
Tell Us How You Really Feel Stepping into the sonic laboratory of La and Rod Nice feels like boarding the Millennium Falcon—a journey beyond Earth's atmosphere into cosmic consciousness. These two veteran musicians have been crafting their unique brand of hip-hop since 1996, and their latest...
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#130 - E+RO=3 aka Erozilla (Part 2)
Tell Us How You Really Feel Step into the evolving world of Erozilla, the multifaceted beat maker whose journey has transformed from crafting innovative sounds to building a legacy through education. Two years after his first appearance on the Wreck Show, Erozilla returns with exciting news about...
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#129 - Digital vs Physical Media, Tariffs, & More
Tell Us How You Really Feel The latest tariffs imposed by the US government will significantly impact physical merchandise shipped to American customers through Bandcamp, potentially causing higher fees and shipping delays for independent artists and their fans. Digital purchases remain…
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#128 - Kershawn Tha Don
Tell Us How You Really Feel What happens when spiritual philosophy meets beatmaking? Kershawn Tha Don answers this question through her soulful productions and community-building efforts, guided by her core belief that "love is the highest vibration." The Long Beach-based producer takes us…
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‘A happy hOHM’ - a Beatversation with Creators DOM CRUZ & TeedotEinsof
Tell Us How You Really Feel What does it mean to build ‘a happy hOHM’ —not just a physical structure, but a spiritual sanctuary within yourself? Dom Cruz and TeedotEinsof explore this profound question through their collaborative masterpiece "a happy hOHM." From the first whispered wind chimes of...
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#WeBackOutside
Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome back to The Rec Show Podcast! In this episode, we showcase an international lineup of beatmakers and producers pushing the boundaries of sound. From gritty boom-bap to smooth lo-fi, jazzy flips to experimental textures — this episode is packed with creative...
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Global Female Beatmakers: A Musical Journey Through Continents
Tell Us How You Really Feel Grammy-nominated instrumentalists, underground innovators, and boundary-pushing creators—the women of beat making deserve your attention. After a brief hiatus, I'm back with a special episode that travels across continents to bring you the sounds of female producers…
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Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out And Show (Let Me Shut Up)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On episode 124, Gldnmnd explores the exciting world of samplers, spotlighting the P6 Creative Sampler and its potential when paired with favorites like the Koala Sampler or the SP-404. This episode is a musical feast featuring tracks from Afro Bluu, Duke Westlake,...
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Beats Hit Different at 30,000 Feet
Tell Us How You Really Feel Listening to music while traveling is embedded in our culture. A good album or playlist can get you through sitting between two strangers, shitty airline service, delays and the often dreaded baggage claim. So here's a list of amazing projects Gldnmnd listened to while...
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Beats, Country Scenes and 1,350 Miles
Tell Us How You Really Feel What if a simple road trip could transform the way you experience music? This episode marks the triumphant return after a brief hiatus, enriched with stories from a cross-country drive from San Antonio, Texas, to Southern California. We introduce an exciting new...
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The Hidden Dojos of Beat Production Explored
Tell Us How You Really Feel Fresh off a beatmaking sabbatical and bursting with gratitude for the rhythm wizards that keep our community's heart beating. Ever wondered what it takes to elevate your beatmaking game from the bedroom to the big stage? This episode shines a light on those secret...
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Burn The Topiary
Tell Us How You Really Feel Our esteemed guest is Burn The Topiary a Ontario, California Beatmaker/Producer. A veritable maestro in the art of rhythm, unveils the layers of personal expression and authenticity that have shaped his musical identity. Together, we reminisce about the therapeutic…
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Matt.E.J (Founder, Organic Beat Sessions)
Tell Us How You Really Feel Step into the beat-laden universe of Matt.E.J, founder of Organic Beat Sessions, who brings the vibrant LA beat scene into your headphones with his journey from freestyling maestro to beat-making virtuoso. Our chat traverses the landscape of Matt.E.J's musical…
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King John-ILL
Tell Us How You Really Feel Season four comes roaring in with the indomitable King John ILL, a beat-making maestro whose rhythms and grooves are as royal as his title suggests. We peel back the layers of his artistic identity, from the genesis of his kingly name to the Instagram flip videos and...
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Jetlag Trav
Tell Us How You Really Feel Ever pondered the creative spark behind an electrifying bass line or the texture of a well-crafted beat? Jetlag Trav, the gifted bass guitarist and Beatmaker, joins me for a no-holds-barred conversation. We navigate Trav's artistic voyage from his formative albums to…
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K'Luv aka The Go
Tell Us How You Really Feel Strap in for a symphony of stories as we welcome the extraordinary K' Luv aka THE GO Musician, Producer, Controllerise OG from the heart of Atlanta's music scene, to share his melodic journey from a trumpet-toting teen to a beat-making maestro. This episode is a rich...
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Beat-Tapes of 2023 (Extended Edition)
Tell Us How You Really Feel Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 in 2024. There’s so much music out there that I had to come back and give yall another episode of some of the best beat-tapes & instrumental albums I heard in 2023. So press play, sit back relax, count ya blessings not ya…
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Beat-Tapes x Instrumental Albums of 2023 EoY Edition
Tell Us How You Really Feel On the final episode of 2023, Gldnmnd spins some of this year's most gripping beat tapes and instrumental masterpieces. The final notes of 2023 will echo through your speakers. No time for idle talk; turn the volume up on the tracks that have shaped your year and will...
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The Power of Diverse Influences: A Conversation with Flobama
Tell Us How You Really Feel For episode 113, ever wondered how a beat maker infuses the traditional sounds of live drums with modern synths? Join us, as we spend an enlightening hour with Flobama, a versatile beat maker and live performer from Austin, Texas. His journey, from creating unique…
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Beats, Therapy, and Hip Hop: A Conversation with Philip Drummond
Tell Us How You Really Feel Ever have a beat that just wouldn't leave your head? That's the power of music, and today, we're taking a deep dive into the world of beat making and its therapeutic benefits with our guest, Philip Drummond. Also known as Dr. Egon, he wears many hats - a beat maker…
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Brooklyn Beats: The Cryptic One Story
Tell Us How You Really Feel Unwrap the wisdom of Brooklyn-based music producer, DJ, and Centrifugal Force record label owner, Cryptic One. With over three decades honing his craft, Cryptic reveals the profound insights he has gleaned from his journey in the music industry. From his involvement in...
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DJ Basta & RootsandBranches.Org
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 110, today's guest hails from Oakland, California. He's a Educator, DeeJay, Beatmaker, Live Performer, Audio Engineer, Multi-Media Artist, Father MacArthur Maze Crew Member and more. Please welcome DJ Basta with RootsandBranches.Org to the show. Enjoy and be...
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Beatversations with B4Lasers & ‘Growing Painz’ Album (Special Edition)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 109, today's guests is an multi-event coordinator for Beatmakers Toolbox, Flipabeatclub (Chicago), Duck World Chicago, Unique Studio CEO, Beatmaker, Engineer, Digital Artist, overall amazing mutant reppin Wisconsin/Chicago Illinois B4Lasers. During this...
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Matwithone.T
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 108, today's guest hails from Tampa, Florida. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Quadruplet, Audio Technician, Music Gear Technician and more. Please welcome Matwithone.T to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During this episode, we chopped it up…
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Cole G. // Cozy.Cole
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 107, today's guest hails from Chicago Illinois. He's a DeeJay, Producer, R&B Lover, Lazy Corporate by day, 90s Sitcoms / Anime fanatic and more. Please welcome Cozy Cole G. to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During this episode, we chopped it up...
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Abstract Butta Fingas
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 106, today's guest hails from Landcaster, California. He's a Five Signs Crew, Neck Brakers Crew member, Music Producer, Experimentalist, Film Composer, Sound Designer, Collaborator and more. Please welcome Mr. Abstract Butta Fingas to the show. Enjoy and…
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D3signer.Dr3ams
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 104, today's guest hails from Staten Island, New York. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Music Creator Mentor/Teacher, Software Developer by day, Beat Battle Champion & Creative by night, Twitch Streamer and more. Please welcome d3signer.dr3ams to the show....
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Ultraboy
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 104, today's guest hails from Sacramento, California. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Vocalist, Twitch Streamer, Blips & Beats Curator, Flipabeatclub member, Contributor to Sample Mode: Intro to Sound Design, Beat-making, and Creative Music Technologies A...
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Lordt $txn
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 103, today's guest hails from Harlem, New York. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, gamer, Sleep Lover and well respected in these here streets. Please welcome The Great Lordt $txn (Pronounced Stan so Lordt Stan) to the show. He's modest but a definite Mutant....
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Mark Little
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 101 today's guest hails from Connecticut. He's a Beatmaker, DeeJay, Skateboarder, Graphic Designer, live performer (recently performing at Seeing Sounds Festival) & more. Please welcome Mark Little to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up...
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Anthony Church
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 100 today's guest hails from Alliance, Ohio. He's a Beatmaker, Collaborator, host of The Proven Knowledge Podcast, content creator & more. Please welcome Anthony Church to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey,...
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Bap Notes Music
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 099 today's guests hail from Sacramento, CA. Started inside the garage of Rod Nice just messing around a morphed into a incredible band specializing in Hip Hop fusing with Jazz, Funk, R&B and other genres. Please welcome Bap Notes Music: Russel Brown...
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A Love Supreme CA (Special Edition)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 098, today's guests represent a collective truly representing the DIY spirit. From the idea from Beatmakers TeedotEinsof and BlkGod9 to BurntheTopiary and his wife graciously providing a safe place for this special group of mutants to build something...
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Elan Brio (Beat Scene Veteran)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 097 today's guest hails from Emerald, Texas by way of Punta Gorda, Florida. He’s an United States Air Force Veteran, a Beatmaker Vet, Live Performer, Public Speaker, Husband, Father, Coach & more. Please welcome Elan Brio to the show. Enjoy! During this...
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SydeQuest
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 096 today's guest hails from Vallejo, California. He’s a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Flipabeatclub member & more. Please welcome the happiest Beatmaker who goes by the name…SydeQuest to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his…
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E+Ro=3 aka Erozilla (Beat Scene Veteran)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 095 today's guest hails from Pasadena, California. He’s a Music Producer, Entrepreneur, Live Performer, Soul Clap LA, Beat Cypher Collective & Beat Battery Event Coordinator, College Graduate, potential Actor and more. Please welcome E+Ro=3 aka Erozilla to…
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illixie
Tell Us How You Really Feel Happy Earth Day 🌱, Belated Record Store Day and 420 Day! On Episode 094 today's guest hails from Inglewood, California. She’s a Artist, Electronic Beatmaker, Entrepreneur, Live Performer, Executive Producer, Ladies Love Loops alum (watch here), Beat Cinema performance...
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Sam Drumlo
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 093 today's guest hails from Florida by way of Austin, Texas. He’s a Beatmaker, Engineer, Collaborator, Martial Arts Practitioner, Cookin Soul Beat Battle Champion (3X) and more. Please welcome Sam Drumlo to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped…
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J-Ideas
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 092, today's guest hails from Pecan, Indiana. He’s a Beatmaker, Digital Artist, Twitch/YouTube Streamer. Please welcome J-Ideas to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker, musical upbringings (Dad being into vinyl...
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Beatversations with Tatzumakiii "GURU" Album Release (Special Edition)
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 091, today's guests is a Beatsmith FroM pLanet NaMEK. He a Ski Beatz Smack Pack 15 Runner Up, a HuMan encyclopedia for Beat Culture, and a Elf Audio Koala Sampler Master. He's been busy sharpening his skills since his last release and with this newest…
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Skyscraper
Tell Us How You Really Feel Happy #404Day Everyone! On Episode 090, today's guest originally hails from Cincinnati Ohio, and is currently making waves in California. He’s a Beatmaker, DeeJay, Architect of Art Project Recordings, Chef, Digital Artist & amateur comedian. Please welcome Skyscraper…
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JFilt aka verysickbeats
Tell Us How You Really Feel On Episode 089, today's guest hails from Ohio, and is currently an ATLien (Atlanta Georgia). He’s a Beatmaker, Musician, Twitch /YouTube Creator Collaborator, Sound Kit Designer, Controllerise member and Nusong Inc creator. Please welcome one of my sensei’s JFilt from...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
David “Gldnmnd” Hicks is a Beatmaker and Hip Hop culture participant/supporter based in the United States. On The Rec Show Podcast, Gldnmnd interviews Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world, hearing stories of beat culture, musical journeys (past and present), musical exposures and music technology. Topics include music genesis, inspirations, music superheroes, Digital Audio Workstations vs. Analog gear, Discographies, Local Beat Scene/community views and more while listening to each guest’s instrumental music compositions. Tap In!
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