The Spin: A MELT FM Production

Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where I’m joined by Oakland-born and soon-to-be NYC-based rapper kJADE. kJADE released her sophomore effort, On Everything I Love, in February as a follow-up to her debut, The Sound That Trees Make. Although she veers in a more electronic and laid-back direction on her second record, her voice and her sound still carry the same poignancy, and she joined us today to discuss five records, ranging from the gospel and R&B of her childhood to the hip-hop that inspires her today. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.kJADE's Album PicksGet Lifted- John LegendTasty- KelisSongs of Sage: Post Panic!- Navy BlueTraveling Light- Money for WaterFan Letter- Mkyfm

Join us on our newest episode of The Spin: A MELT FM production as New Jersey-based experimental rapper Fatboi Sharif joins us this week to discuss the albums that have been formative in his musical journey. From Prince to '90s alternative to modern-day abstract rap and metal, the Garden State Gargoyle's journey not only spans decades but tells a story of the unique appeal and inter-genre relevancy that his brand of hip-hop holds today.Albums Discussed:Prince- Purple RainRHCP- Blood Sugar Sex MagicPearl Jam- TenNine Inch Nails- Downward SpiralEminem- Slim Shady LPGreen Day- DookieGhostface Killah- Supreme ClienteleGravediggaz- 6 Feet DeepMerzbow- VenereologyUnsane- Scraped, Smothered and CoveredDalek- From Filthy Tongue of Gods and GriotsDivine Styler- Spiral Walls Containing Autumns of LightOpen Mike Eagle- Component SystemElucid- SeershipPink Siifu- NegroKillah Priest- Rocket to Nubella

Join us on our newest episode of The Spin, as Seattle-born singer-songwriter Anna Justen joins us to discuss her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, her childhood love for Adele and One Direction, and the delightful paths she sees pop music treading in the modern era.Albums Mentioned:Nevermind — NirvanaPlans — Death Cab for Cutie21 — AdeleRacine Carrée — StromaeFine Line — Harry StylesQWERTY — Saya GrayEl Mal Querer — RosaliaOh, Inverted World — The ShinsIf It Was You — Tegan and SaraNaked — Aliocha ScheiderMotomami — Rosalia

Join us for this episode of The Spin: A MELT FM Production, as New Jersey-based, cosmic R&B artist Bymaddz discusses the albums and songs that have shaped her sonic landscapes throughout her life, taking us on a tour through her earliest MJ memories, her life-long love of anime, and the Alternative R&B records she's been bumping over the past couple of years.Albums Mentioned:Thriller- Michael Jacksonyurayura- Hearts GrowFlower Boy- Tyler, the CreatorFrank- Amy WinehouseLioness: Hidden Treasures- Amy WinehouseSongs in the Key of Life- Stevie WonderCome to My Garden- Minnie RipertonAwaken, My Love!- Childish GambinoTo Pimp a Butterfly- Kendrick LamarUntitled Unmastered- Kendrick LamarThis is Niecy- Deniece WilliamsWhat Color is Love- Terry CallierChromakopia- Tyler, the Creatorwith all due respect- kwnRare Pleasures II- MindsgnMood Valiant- Hiatus Kaiyote

On this episode of The Spin, we welcome rap visionary Rhys Langston to discuss his journey from '90s rock and electronic music into his own unique brand of rap, poring over the albums and works of art that have formulated his taste as he has grown into one of the most enigmatic bar-spitters in the game today.Albums Mentioned:The Prodigy — The Fat of the LandRed Hot Chili Peppers — Stadium ArcadiumToy Dolls — Idle GossipSaul Williams — Saul Williams (self-titled)Saul Williams — Amethyst Rock StarJeru the Damaja — The Sun Rises in the EastJeru the Damaja — Wrath of the MathMos Def — The EcstaticSPELLLING — The Turning WheelSPELLLING — Mazy Fly

For our inaugural episode of The Spin, rap pioneer Squadda B joins us to discuss the albums that have been most impactful and memorable across his storied musical career. Formerly one half of the dynamic rap duo Main Attrakionz, the beginning of Squadda B's career was placed firmly between the waning sounds of the early 2000's and the rising cacophonies of rap's induction to the realm of the Internet. Yet, through it all, Squadda B most fondly remembers his roots in the golden era of East and West Coast hip-hop. Join us for a fascinating conversation regarding this era and the scores of others that have defined the tastes of one of hip-hop's legends.Albums Mentioned and Spotify Links:Squadda B — Third ShiftSquadda B — The Wonderful World of Squadda BChuckii Booker — Niice ’N WiildAMG — Bitch Betta Have My MoneyLauryn Hill — The Miseducation of Lauryn HillJay-Z — Vol. 2… Hard Knock LifeBusta Rhymes — E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World FrontBusta Rhymes — When Disaster Strikes…Juvenile — Tha G-CodeJay-Z — Kingdom Come50 Cent — The MassacreSlick Rick — VICTORYSlick Rick — The Ruler’s Back Slick Rick — The Great Adventures of Slick RickSmoke DZA & Pete Rock — Don’t Smoke Rock