The Rhymers Guild

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RIP Nispey Hussle ... for those that don't know much about Nip (like GML) - AMR school's ya.  Be sure to check his mixtapes over at Datpiff.   Check the TRG 047 Playlist on YouTube... In light of Nip's passing, this episode we discuss what's been giving us life this week - specifically Benny Sings, Vada Azeem, Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye's Sunday Service, Cowlick, Megan Thee Stallion, Tiara Whack, Big Sean, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Planet Asia, Evidence, and Fashawn. Benny Sings - NPR Tiny Desk Concert

yo.Yo.YO!  Meet Phelix Blanco, one o' the top-most hot flow MC's on y'block, bro.  Shocker, folks - we met Phelix at The Pocket LA!  So on the strength of that performance alone (and some deep dives on Soundcloud, see link below!) we HAD to get him on the pod.   We discuss Phelix's process, his visions for career unfolding, artists that inspire his unique style of creation. Shout to the homie comin' thru with the brew for we & you to sip.  We're all the same but not duplicates. FOLLOW Phelix on Instagram, Soundcloud, Facebook, Bandcamp and YouTube

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BARSE: Back again. A duo of two folks to tackle it.  Episode fo'fo' - immaculate, UNHHH...  (translation: AMR is out adulting today).   OVERVIEW: OC native and new Angelina Cameo Adele dropped by on a rainy LA Sunday to tell us about her process and inspiration.  She also and perhaps most importantly how she has defined success for herself.  We discuss open mics & showcases in LA, presenting your authentic self, and the power of metaphor.  We discuss ALOTalot of spirituality-related ideas such as fragmentation, guilt, seasonality, meditation, non-duality and how music can heal the listener whether they know it or not. Get your MIND right and follow her on Apple Music /iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram, and YouTube. THESE ARTISTS: Erykah Badu Ama Lou SZA/Sizza Yebba A WERD Y'PROLLY HAVEN'T HEARD: Ho'oponopono BOOK REFERENCE: Transcending the Levels of Consciousness SHOUT TO: Joseph Campbell Alan Watts Joe Dispenza Abraham Hicks Gregg Braden Leslie Kazadi Yoga Theraputics Lila Pearsall Studio BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Instead Company Big Yellow

Just back from a 3-week personal trip-of-seeking in Italy and wrapping up four episodes of This Is US, LA native Pure Ponder (@PurePonder on Instagram, SoundCloud and YouTube) graces the mighty green adirondack this episode with copious insight, spiritual wisdom and mastery of the bars - and he's only 21.   We discuss poetry, rhyme and performance as well as the savant-like expressions of artists like MF Doom, KRS-One, GZA, Masta Killah, and Royce Da 5'9".  Also, we plot on a playlist we'll call "Spirited", where we'll compile towering examples of hip hop tracks that address the topic of spirituality, mysticism & science.  Last bit - Ponder drops a little known fact about Genius.com... Please check it: MF Doom @ ScribbleJam Liquid Swords by GZA KRS-One @ The Apollo in 1992 Masta Killa Interview w VLADtv Tabernacle by Royce Da 5'9" Shout out to Da Poetry Lounge for creating the space to bring artists together The Rhymers Guild is brought to you by: Yig Bellow The Instead Company

Fam... FAM!! It's 20-friggen-19 and we OUT here skatin' like Swizz Beats in that one video ... Translation: we feelse GOOD. We both had an enjoyable New Year's Eve/Day and we hope you did as well.  GML sat alone at home and watched Avengers Infinity War & teared up a coupla times and then went to New Year's Gongyo at the PPC in Santa Monica.  AMR & Tati fell asleep on their couch before the ball dropped and woke up at 1:30am & then went to bed for realse. In this episode we discover that GML is a clear-liquor drinker when the occasion presents itself, which AMR seemed surprised about.  Vodkas, gins - yahMEAN?!?  Greyhounds, anything spicey, y'feelmeeee?? We also briefly discuss music production software such as Serato, Abelton, Maschine, Logic Pro, Garageband, and ProTools. Free advice - don't buy the spice drops candy at CVS.  It is confusing.  Nothing tastes like you'd expect it to. We expound upon the great game of basketball and our relationship to it as well as sports in general - and superbonus: we hear about the first time AMR dunked a basketball in live-action game, great stuff. We also talk about how college ball is different than pro ball due to various rules-related nuances... #boxOut #fundamentals #stayGoalside #lockdownD #ChuchAgatheringOfaFewNiggas SHOUT TO: AMR's Pops Phonte (No News is Good News) Abraham Hicks Lauren Serota (because your last name kind of sounds like 'Serato') This episode was brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com www.TheOriginalArticle.com

Ayyyyy!!! We're getting close to full-circle on this episode and GML is turrrrrrnt.  Once again, shout to Gabe Martins for introducing me to one of his oldest homies, Aaron Friedman upon my arrival in LA years ago. Since then, we've had more than a few epic discussions about hip hop  and while's he not a rapper or a musical artist - he knows his hip hop top to bottom since back when he was running the streets of New York with Gabe... We go around the world on this episode as we discuss supergroups and/or collectives in hip hop like Wu-Tang Clan, Slaughterhouse, Black Hippy, No Limit, The Dungeon Family, Pro Era, The Firm - and also how to embrace a group's diversity when some of the artists involved aren't necessarily your cup of tea... Aaron also drops some science on some his favorite artists and we reminisce over lesser-known-but-still-epic rhymers like Masta Ace, Saigon, Cee-Lo, Wil.i.am, Juvenile, Bun B, UGK, Slim Cutta Calhoun and Canibus, to name just a few. Also - shout to Cory Evans (@HKneverdie) for co-hosting this episode since AMR had a last-minute scheduling conflict.   BIG UP TO: The Artillery Concern Illmaculate Aaron Cohen Brother Ali Brandon Alexander Williams (fomerly RealTalkRaps) Rappad.co Styles P & Dave East Hot97 Freestyle Strong Arm Steady Canibus Mystikal BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Instead Company + The Original Article Big Yellow + Constanza Boulevard

Fam. FAM!! AMR+GML had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Portale aka Joe P The MC (@joePtheMC on IG, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) and to understate it completely - we.went.INNN. He has a bunch of new music out - so treat yo'silf & get hip... #helpAlbum He also has shows coming up in Los Angeles at The Silverlake Lounge (@silverlakelounge) on Sunset Blvd. We went around the world witit, touching on Joe's upbringing, his pursuit (and achievement of!) passing the California bar exam, teaching yoga and going after his dream of being a sought-after freestyle lyricist who's creative output is organically formatted into the most digestible content available. We have no doubt (literally none) that he's WELL on his way. We wonder whether E-40 is a lawyer and reminisce over Mac Dre's lyrical craft. We also delve into some of the experiential and spiritual aspects of music including fear, realizing your potential and recognizing that opportunity and danger come aren't so different. We discuss a bit about Taoism, inherent pre-supposition, And you already know ... you KNOW Joe P laid down a few freestyles for us. And not the internet-version of 'freestyle'. Actual off-top-topless-cypher-style original bars. SHOUTOUTS: Mac Dre E-40 Zion I The Grouch Dru Down Living Legends Binary Star J.Cole Kdot Lou the Human (upblock @joepthemc on IG, fam ... c'mon!) Brock Hampton J.I.D. The Drunken Taoist Podcast (http://thedrunkentaoist.com/) Letterman's interview with Jay-Z (https://www.netflix.com/title/80209096) Cam'ron's Rap City Freestyle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzXQDWfSEeM) Cam'ron's Bum Bum Freestyle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHqQrXU44OA) UB40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXt56MB-3vc) Tribal Seeds This episode of The Rhymers Guild is brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com www.TheOriginalArticle.com www.ConstanzaBLVD.com

This is not a test. She is an artist, people. To the extent that she also announces to her boss on this episode that she is in fact quitting her job. kaBOOM, fool!!! Hailing from NorCal, Kailah (@kailah_creative on IG) is an insightful songwriter/performer constantly striving to improve her craft. We talk about what it's like to miss a performance and how that now motivates Kailah to show up (shout to Kailah's mom ...) & show out. We also discuss being responsible of one's own happiness as well as GML's #purpleBrickTheory. Kailah recalls how she summoned the will to move to Los Angeles at age 19 to pursue music and how she has, on multiple occasions, had tracks disappear into the ether of a producer's laptop. We also discuss the essence of performance and how being apologetic to audiences can be a distraction - and how to spin everything in the right direction from the jump by creating context for your music. Looking to the future, Kailah offers her insight on networking in the music industry and being relatable ... synergistic lateral moves, fam... modeling, fashion ... yahMEAN?!?! BONUS: Kailah plays us a tune!!! And it is DEFinitely excellent. #clapEmoji #trophyEmoji SHOUTs OUT TO: @filthyjumper (IG) @afrodeezyaxe (Sid singin' & Johnny stringin' ... Kailah wants a lesson, sir) Nora Jones Anita Baker Taylor Swift The Lucas Brothers Cinema Social Santa Monica Cha The Great ... "Livin' Life" >> https://www.youtube.com/watchv=X6gtXhoC1YU Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com www.CocoanutGrove.com www.TheOriginalArticle.com

On this episode of The Rhymers Guild we talk with HKneverdie (@hkneverdie92) about his creative process, his background in poetry, following your dreams, and assessing career advice. Check HKneverdies latest project "Starting Point" on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hkneverdie/sets/starting-point Also AMR expounds about how dope 21Savage is and GML explores (again) why young mcs dance like ducks. Shout to Smino from St. Louis ... https://soundcloud.com/sminoworld Check Earl Sweatshirt's new jawn "Some Rap Songs": https://soundcloud.com/earlxsweatshirtmusic/sets/some-rap-songs-1 Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.CocoanutGrove.com www.YigBellow.com www.TheOriginalArticle.com

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In this episode we discuss more cool t-shirt ideas, how to PROPERLY hold a microphone, why you probably don't want to drink cow's milk and how often AMR's wife cooks vegan meals. We also give an honest review of Del Taco's Vegan Beef Taco's (at the DT adjacent to Douglas Park in Santa Monica ... sidebar shout out to Douglas Burgers). We mention Anderson Paak's new album and wonder why he doesn't rap more often. BONUS: AMR does impressions of 'Tep ... very strong work, here. Shout to Zack Murdoch & Channeling the Sun for hipping GML to "D/vision" by J.I.D feat. Earthgang. LOVE IIIIIIIT'ah. Shout to Jalen & Jacoby... #KGTC Shout to Ms. KimTang ... we gotta get ya back on the pod to record you singing and playinggg!! Shout to Hasan Minhaj & Patriot Act on Netflix. Shout to Earl Sweatshirt. BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.YigBellow.com www.TheInsteadCompany.com

Yo. @MsKimTang hooks us UP with some of the realest insights we've had in a MINute - and she's only 19!! Suffice it to say, we are mightily encouraged by her outlook on life and how she carries herself. In this episode, she speaks on her creative inspirations, family, living in London and Paris, accepting oneself, and perhaps most importantly, how she defines success. Sit back, roll one (or not!), relax and enjoy the chat - we certainly did. Follow Kim on social media (@MsKimTang) and check her new single "Mask" on SoundCloud (@KimTang) Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

We enjoyed kicking back this episode with Eso Trey because he took us on a JOURNEY thru some old school hip hop history. We gar-ron-TEE you didn't know all of of this when you woke up this morning. We also touched upon seeing the signs (uh, like... in life), Nichiren Buddhism (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo?? YES.), the beauty in the b-side, the nuance of properly organizing the tracks on an album, the age-old juxtaposition of Art & Design - and how intentionality affects music. ... and you KNOW we had to speak on Jay-Z's never-not-once-forthcoming Christmas album "Jingle Jigga", the unacknowledged elephant in the room of hip hop, the rules of sampling songs, and the good old days of writing 24-bar verses. Shout out to: De La Soul and their album "Buhloone Mindstate" Dru Down's track "Can You Feel Me" The Ghostly Bootsy Collins (slappin' the bayse). T3 from Slum Village Brand Nubian's "In God We Trust" Leaders of The New School Check out: www.substanceabusehiphop.com And follow Substance Abuse on Social Media: TWITTER @subzandesotrey INSTAGRAM @substanceabusehiphop Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

In this episode AMR + GML discuss a bit about clients and how just one bad one can REALLY "upset the apple cart", as Jalen Rose likes to say. It is meaningful wisdom to realize which of the relationships you've chosen to be in are not productive. Upon said realization, the only thing left to say is, "Thanks for your time ..." We are excited about the future and we look forward to having only great clients. No pressure. We mean that. Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

In this episode, we discuss what an ideal open mic venue would be like ... we invite you to dream with us! Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

Let's see - primarily we'll be discussing our respective levels of adoration for canine's in this episode. There may or may not be any discussion of lyrics or music, sorry. Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

Unh... Straight outta Kalamazoo, Michigan. Here to make 'em listen, fam. Hoyle rightly in context like, "It depends..." Unconcerned about it like, "(sigh) Please ... this again?" AMR-the-Ruler is out today on Tep-duty, so GML interviews lyricist extraordinaire Alex Hoyle about his latest project "If You Give a Rapper Pu​$​$​y", where his wisdom & grounded energy flow from, plus we discuss his inspiration and experiences over the past 21 years that have lead him to where he is today. And super-duper-BONUS: he drops a hot-heat written for the listener as well. Roll one (or not!), sit back and enjoy. Press 'subscribe' & tell a friend about the pod, eh? Ayyy... Support Alex's Latest Project "If You Give a Rapper Pu​$​$​y": https://alexhoyle.bandcamp.com/ Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

At times, ignorance leads one down strange paths. In this episode GML reflects upon that time at FAMU when he almost got robbed for his brand new white & red Ferrari Jordan XIV's. Also we shout out the Team Backpack (www.teambackpack.com) Jarod Benton / CyHi / Joell Ortiz cypher, Mystikal's track "Unpredictable", Jamla is the Squad II and P. Junior's track "Worn Out". Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

Fam ... FAM! We are so excited to bring you this interview with Prince of the Ghetto. Heartfelt & laid back, we chop it up from the bottom up including Prince's upcoming project's, what inspires his art, his process of transforming from a poet to a bonafide emcee, how he defines success - AND ... he weighs in on our favorite inquiry to date: "Nas... or Jay Electronica?" Roll one (or not!), sit back & enjoy. Brought to you by: www.TheInsteadCompany.com www.YigBellow.com

In this episode, AMR and GML talk about Eric Thomas', um, 'dynamic' motivational speaking style as well as some insights gleaned from Abraham Hicks. At some point, music is discussed, however briefly.

In this episode, GML and AMR pontificate about how much money various artists may have at their disposal at any given time. AMR is more knowledgeable than GML by a light-year.

In this episode we re-commit to doing a one-episode version of "The Raspberry", a mini-documentary about GML's quest to find the most premium raspberry-filled (vegan) donut in Los Angeles. Also we make mention of Radiolab's "In the No" 3-part series on the topic of consent. To understate it completely - it was an eye-opener. Last - GML briefly asserts the dopeness of Phonte's early-2018 release "No News is Good News" Brought to you by: TheInsteadCompany.com ConstanzaBLVD.com

We discuss why we think some artists don't use their platform to greater positive effect as well as "the mark of a good mom", which is characterized by extending conversations at inopportune times. Plus we discuss the RapPad.co app - check THAT out, y'all! Rhyme grades, beats, freestyle recording all built into one app. GML offers feedback to Da Poetry Lounge, LA's longest-running open mic - and will await their reply with bated breath. He also had a great experience at a volunteer event called Junior Achievement Real Talk. AMR details more of his video editing exploits. They're fresh, for REALS. Also he give GML some sage advice about being comfortable on a mic and finding his voice. We also discuss the following artists: Earl Sweatshirt Knxwledge Nick Grant Fashawn Nas Jay-Z Eminem EPISODE THEMES: Togetherness Acknowledging helpful people Entrepreneurship

GML (into mixtapes) explains a bit about why he no longer likes Apple (the computer company, not the fruit) and how to improve some of his favorite MCs' could improve their bars. AMR (into albums) wrote a LOT this week and also thinks that Jay Electronica is lazy, which is plain crazy. Objectively. Also he goes in his long-standing opinion on Common's albums and specifies which one of the albums is the one worth listening to. We also introduce "The Raspberry", which is an unreleased (read: incomplete) web-series and, unrelated - we talk about the idea of female conquest in hip hop. Plus, we talk about the critically-acclaimed movie (AMR saw it, GML still hasn't ...) "Get Out" King Vada Jay Electronica The 3RD PA Flex This episode is brought to you by: - TheInsteadCompany.com (best treats out) - CostanzaBLVD.com (it's just cool)

Hey. HEY! Listennn. Just answer the question I'm asking. Please. Just do that. Do less than you're doing, because you're overdoing it, fam.

On today's episode we wonder a bit about ... what's real?? In particular, Octane Render is keeping it HELLA real... like whoa like WOWsers. Also we talk about Charlie and The Visitors, seen @skinnyslounge as well as prelim musings about the forthcoming NURSERY RHYMES mixtape, which will be featuring Black Larry, Frank Moody of Venice, G-M-L and Broken Swordse.

In this episode we talk about the importance of saying EXACTLY what you mean, how (but now WHY) marriage changes a relationship - and we shout out @hearfaysing (*pipes, *songwriting) @_princeoftheghetto (*supabarse), Alizer (we don't know his IG handle yet...) and, of course, @thepocketla in Culver City, CA(-ee-yay-ee!) for hosting one of our favorite open mics in LA.

In today's episode we recount a couple of experiences where the rules seemed to no apply. Also, we wonder aloud whether TRG is it's own show or a segment of another show. Results are inconclusive. So it is...

In the premier episode of The Rhymers Guild, types of rhyme styles, we discuss Freddie Gibbs, how the production style of a track can often overshadow an emcee, writing raps without the N-word, whether swearing is required, storyteller emcees and how to figure out for yourself what makes an emcee noteworthy and ... specifically Nick Grant, Rapsody, Nas, Jay Electronica, Fashawn, Elzhi, and Roc Marciano