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 the Atom's Family collective, to his work on the documentary Adult Rappers, and even his role in human rights protests, Cryptic's experiences are as varied as they are enlightening.A graffiti writer turned full-time musician, Cryptic One weaves a tale of personal evolution and creative growth. He graciously shares how his journey from navigating the delicate balance between business and art to becoming a music producer and record label owner, shaped the artist he is today. He dives into his creative process, a masterful blend of record listening, keyboard and bass playing, and beat sketching. It doesn't stop there - Cryptic unveils his unique approach to merchandising, show planning, and his exciting upcoming projects.This episode is teeming with insights. Get a taste of Cryptic One's unique perspective on the importance of connecting with fans, fair compensation for artists, and the impact of communities like Sidechain Society. From reminiscing about his father's record collection to discussing his latest album and the metaphor it stands for, this conversation unearths both the roots and the heights of Cryptic One's musical journey. Tune in to this heartfelt conversation, take away a newfound appreciation for Cryptic One and the world of hip hop.Cryptic One talked about a few of his albums 'PIRATA', 'The Anti-Mobius Strip Theory', 'FYSM' and more. He left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023 & 2024.Cryptic One's Gems:1. Be Yourself2. Fail Forward3. Watch 'Adult Rappers' DocumentaryIntro Track: Music from "U & I" & "Fin" presented by COLDFINGERZ Available Here: https://icecoldfingerz.bandcamp.com/album/just-landed Featured Music: All music played from Cryptic One's Bandcamp DiscographyAvailable Here: https://crypticone.bandcamp.com/Social Media: @Cryp_Uno Website: https://linktr.ee/cryp_unoSupport the showSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 sure check the links below!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. His Father was a big influence in his world music discovery at a young age, test them on their knowledge and taking them to music concert. His Mother is his influence of fusion jazz and acoustic music. He started playing drums in punk bands then transitioned in to DeeJayin. Then at 14 years old, he had a Bar mitzvah and started buying music and started learning how to scratch. He then started experimenting with music with Reason software and a midi keyboard after being an Engineer and using Pro Tools. In 2009, he began getting serious. He link with a crew called "Chosen Few" Unjust was chopping vinyl on a ASR10 and spoke the Dilla-ism. Opio and Pep Love influenced him and opened up a world to him where he couldn't help but create music. He was a witness to the well-known Los Angeles Beatmaking Event called Low End Theory as well as the Smartbomb Beat Community. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Roger Troutman, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Grandmaster Flash, J DILLA, Tony Allen, Joao Gilberto.DJ Basta talked about a few of his albums '222', 'Roots & Branches Record Box' and 'QQQ'. He left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023 & 2024.DJ Basta's Gems:1. Don't close yourself off from new information or techniques2. Speak with sound, not words3. Read Wax Poetics Magazine & Subscribe4. Read Songs of the Unsung - The Music and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott by Horace Tapscott5. Be intentional with your art/music6. NEVER DEVALUE YOUR ARTIntro Track: Music from "Hip Hop 50 The Beginning" presented by Afro Bluu & Available Here: https://afrobluu.bandcamp.com/musicFeatured Music: All music played from DJ Basta's Bandcamp Discography Available Here: https://rootsandbranches.bandcamp.com/musicSocial Media: @RootsanBranchesWebsite: linktr.ee/rootsanbranchesSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 episode, we chopped it up about his new instrumental album "Growin Painz" will playing snippets off the album which is available for Pre-Order now (Link Below).  We discussed what the experience was like creating  this album, guest features, the artwork and meaning behind this soulful project. B4Lasers detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023 into 2024 (You Hearrrrd).Featured Music: Various tracks from the DA MONTHLY DUCKTAPE VOL. 4:Mudgee - found pennies87th - Mr. L.Y.G.D-Ski The Illeagle - Antenna ft. K DotShamdax - Allen NightsMr. Watson - skylineComplex Theory - thoughts of elenorPersyNotes - Ignat SoulB4Lasers - crunchy lofi goodnessEzWeb2004 - YDKWYTABei-Fi - HopelessPROT - spirit of summerEssP404 - dat footworkDonjuandesparko - blackjackDrew Kid - can[not]deny.the.truthLucuana Dian - Island LyfePROT - first to steal your heart...D-Ski The Illeagle - The Mfkn MachineDonjuandesparko - dub zeromarcus.evans.music (m.e.) - DuxedoCogdiss - metro mayhemfrequentflyer - Fiscally SpeakingShamdaz - Funnel Cakes n NoriPROT - PepasillonPersyNotes - Coat CheccComplez Theory - Origami FlowRhiagh_the_druid - goingSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/B4Lasers/ Website: https://b4lasers.club/musicPurchase B4Lasers "Growin Painz" Here (Exclusively on Bandcamp & Soundcloud)Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. As a Quadruplet, his moniker is from his amazing Mother who is celebrating her 50th Birthday forgot their was only one T in his name. His pops (The Human Jukebox) had 200GB of music & siblings listened to a lot of music from a lot of genres like R&B, Rock DMV, Trance which led to his musical genre-bending. Always music adjacent in 2019, The Brevard Music Center he learned how to mic up the instruments for orchestras. He got a cracked Ableton and went down the rabbit hole of learning. Watching Tajima Hal La Mellotron beat set he saved his money and purchased a SP404SX, MPC1000 & Ableton. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Feather" from Modal Soul by Nujabes, "For a while" from Tones by Tajima Hal & "Fly Like a Butterfly from Jetset Radio Future by Hideki Naganuma. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like YoCiscokid, Friendkerrek, Suma.wav, Deek Beats, StillDo, Abnormalisdope, SamDrumo, Bundo, JFilt, Kumachen and Argenis Santos. Matwithone.T. creates music using different samplers like Ableton, SP404SX, MPC1000 and more.Matwithone.T left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023 & 2024.Matwithone.T’s Gems:1. Getting involved in local beat scene and learn what it takes to put an event together 2. Watch Le Mellotron and Tajima Hal Beat Set3. Keep going even though you may feel discouraged4. Get a good group of fans and nurture that relationships5. Its not a race its a journey. Enjoy the journey6. Create a live set poster which includes your artist QR codesIntro Track: 'Growin' Painz" from Growin' Painz by B4LasersSocial Media: @matwithone.T Website: https://linktr.ee/matwithonet Support the showSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. Cole G. grew up in Detroit, Michigan & Chicago, Illinois watching his amazing Great-Grandmother (Juanita Harvey/102 yrs old) play the piano, his Mother (Singer) and Father both music lovers and his older brother (Blaksmith) exposing him to more conscious music throughout the 90's & 2000s. He got exposed to a plethora of staples in music like, Janet Jackson, Ready for the World, New Edition, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Kanye West, and more.  Learned the Trombone  in school band and some piano via YouTube University. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from 'The Inside' by 14KT feat. Tiffany Paige from The Golden Hour & 'Through the Wire' by Kanye West from The College Dropout. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Kanye West, Illingsworth, Q-Tip, 14KT, J Dilla, B4Lasers, Radicule, and more. Cozy Cole G. creates music using different samplers like Native Instruments Maschine MK3 & SP404s and more.Cozy Cole G gave creator details about albums some of his like '3LBs Beat Tape Vol. 2, 'Universal Mastery', 'Need For Space' and what it was like creating inside a global pandemic. Cole G. left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Cozy Cole G’s Gems:1. Take your production to another level with Fiverr 2. Listen to music that feeds your soul3. Don't be scared to perform4. Build momentum and keep goingIntro Track: 'Red M3' by Kreatev from Chillhop Essentials Fall 2023 by Chillhop MusicFeatured Music: Various tracks from Cozy Cole G’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @Cozycoleg Website: https://linktr.ee/colegbeatsSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 check the links below!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. ABF was born in Chicago Illinois and grew up in Cameroon & Nigeria listening to global Black music. He told the hilarious story of getting his moniker sharpened from his time spent with The Beat Junkies Institute of Sound. He got exposed to Hip Hop, Punk, electronic, Fela Kuti, Björk Radio Head and more. Being exposed to global music growing up. He names his Greatest Beat of All Time from "C.R.E.A.M." by The Wu-Tang Clan, produced by RZA. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like J Dilla, RZA, Skyscraper, , and more. After having his 700Club moment when he heard C.R.E.A.M he had to wait 10-12 years later to have the tools to create his own music. He creates music using different samplers like P.O. 33, MPC, SP404s and more.ABF gave creator details about albums some of his like 'Because I'm Beautiful', 'Garden of God', 'Culture Power45 Beat Tape Sessions Vol. 1, 'Music For Cyborgs who love soul music' and more. Mr. Abstract Butta Fingas left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023/2024.Abstract Butta Fingas’s Gems:1. Appreciate the moments more2. Create with no limits 3. Give music creators artistic freedom and watch the magic happen4. Go with the flow when creating music (create with no destination)5. Music is a social conversationIntro Track: Nami (hand wave) by Onitram from FABC Vol. 21 AlbumFeatured Music: Various tracks from Abstract Butta Fingas’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @mr_abstract_butta_fingasWebsite: https://linktr.ee/abstractbuttafingasSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available HereSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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. Enjoy and check the links below!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. Strict parental units  so two channels 107.5 WBLS, 98.7 KISS FM, Luther Vandross, Sade, Diane Warwick, Mary Jane Girls, Diana Ross The Dramatics and others were played in the house. He loved music so much, he went to his local library to get his music fix visiting Hip-Hop Blog sites, DatPiff and others which inspired his Hip-Hop music obsession. He names his Greatest Beat of All Time from "New York Shit" by Busta Rhymes & Swizz Beats, "Lovin It" by Little Brother, "Hoe Cakes" by MF DOOM and "Just The Way" by STLNDRMS. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like STLNDRMS, Cookin Soul, 9th Wonder, Negrosaki, Pete Rock, Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, Bad Snacks, Knxwledge, Mac Miller, and more. He creates music using different samplers like SP404SX, SP555 and more.D3signer.dr3ams gave creator details about albums like 'AnitaVillain", AnitaVillain [Beats], "Memory Card Chronicles Vol.1 and more. D3signer.dr3ams left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.D3signer.dr3ams’s Gems:1. Make the music you want to make, the right ears will find it2. Avoid G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) Intro Track: Hexsagon - Purpose [Instrumental] from Beat Tape Co-Op - 15th Year Anniversary by Beat Tape Co-Op Featured Music: Various tracks from D3signer.dr3ams’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @D3signer.dr3amsWebsite: https://linktr.ee/d3signer.dr3amsSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 Berkeley Changemaker ® Course and featured on The Bump Show's 'URL Friends' Compilation. Please welcome Max Morrison aka Ultraboy to the show. Enjoy and check the links below!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. His Mom created mix CDs, with clean versions of Hip Hop, Rock and while waiting at his mom's jobs, he was listening to Postal Service, Wilco, 50 Cent, Eminem, Green Day, Gorillaz, Jack White and MF DOOM. Ultraboy’s been creating music since he was 13 and started making beats using Audacity and traveled to Japan. Had $500 to his name and invested $400 for a SP404SX and started his journey. He names his Greatest Beat of All Time from "Erb Magik” by Ohbliv. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like DIBIA$E, Mon$rock, Delaolla, Ohricky, Taquan, Drive the Hearse, Lil Sims, Mind Shrine, Benny Sings, Larry June, Dan Reader, Zak Fox, Nate Curry, Edwin Star and more. He creates music using different samplers/DAWS like SP404SX, Serato Studio, PSPs, kitchen sinks and more.Ultraboy gave creator details about albums like 'Fountain of Dreams', 'throwais pt.11', 'Dumb Mountain' and more. Ultraboy left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Ultraboy’s Gems:1. Keep the process of creating music simple 2. Take the time to do things right3. 🗣️Listen to The Rec Show people 4. Don't worry about how people will respond. Make the music, show your authentic self and DON'T COMPROMISEIntro Track:  true authentic self from 'The Universe is Watching' by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist (Available Here)Featured Music: Various tracks from Ultraboy’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @Ultraboy__ Website: https://linktr.ee/ultraboySupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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. Enjoy and check the links below!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. Lordt $txn started making beats in 2010 and has amassed like 13 years in the beat community. His Moms was into the Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross on the weekends his two other brothers were playing 50 Cent, Eminem, NORE, Capone, Miles Davis and Ahmad Jamal. Hanging out with his cousins, recording their rhymes and posting on Myspace. He started his Hip Hop journey practicing the art of Emceeing and bought a USB microphone, started rapping over Lil Wayne beats. His spark got bigger when his teacher Mr. Foster (Jazz Musician) encouraged him and his friend DeAndre were making loops into GarageBand. He started making beats using MixCraft. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Royalty" by Gang Starr. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Lord Finesse, Q Tip, Large Professor, Easy Mo Bee, DJ Buckwild and more. Learning about samplers like Koala Sampler, SP404 MK II and Ableton. We also discussed his involvement with the Koala Sampler vs SP 404 World Tournament (watch here) and his second live beat set with The Donut Lounge (Watch Reels here) ***Card was stacked with amazing creatives***Lordt $txn gave details about albums like THANX 4EVERTHING, WZRD [sp404sx tape], 4.2.22 [koala tape] 404///Extra_[v.1] and more. Lordt $txn left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Lordt $txn’s Gems:1. Not every beat is a banger (Most are ideas). Keep going 2. Keep making music fun and not a job. Keep the fun and work on your own pace3. Increase your music portfolio4. Watch Interviews of your favorite Beatmaker, Music Producer or Composer (YouTube University)5. Be involved in the community with which you resonate. ***Show Love...It Means A Lot***6. There's a lot of opportunity out there. Don't be stingy showing genuine love7. Focus on your supporters showing love. Build with them. Others will come soon enoughIntro Track: Quality Time & Waves To A Beach from Surf Mania by Sample (Available Here)Featured Music: Various tracks from Lordt $txn’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @LordtStxnWebsite: https://linktr.ee/lordtstxnCheck out Koala vs SP404 World Tournament Tape HereSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

On Episode 102 today's guest hails from Florida. He's a Beatmaker, Content Creator, Retro Gamer, IT Engineer,  R.P.D.B. Band member and more. Please welcome Fuchi to the show. Enjoy!During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. He started making beats in 2006 and has amassed like 14 years. Loving to create beats by linking with his friends in 2009 and the pandemic inspired him to create music remotely. His mom was into the 1980s Dance Music and his father being from 'Encmpo, Puerto Rico' listened to Merenge, and Salsa. His aunt who went by the moniker "SaFire" (watch this) was in a band as he learned to play the congos and his brother (Vivid) practice the art of Emceeing and he wanted to make beats for him. His uncle made Hip Hop beats with MPC 3000 and the spark was born. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Stronger" by Kanye West, "Wu Revolution" by Wu-Tang. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Kanye West, Flying Lotus, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, RZA, Madlib, MF DOOM and more. Learning about samplers like SP404 MK II, making beats on Nintendo Switch, PSP, MPC2500, Ableton and others.Fuchi gave details about albums like Vol. 33, Vol. 33 (Continued), SMOKE! and more. Fuchi left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Fuchi’s Gems:1. Collaboration is the key 2. Being Yourself is the best strategy3. Pick things you like from people you admire and implement it into your own style4. *Key to finding a good loop is look for parts of sample without all the instrumentsIntro Track: 'Admas' from Jazzbois Goes Blunt II by Jazzbois (Available Here)Featured Music: Various tracks from Fuchi’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @Fuchi_musicWebsite: https://campsite.bio/fuchimusic/Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. Mark Little grew up as a Navy dependent, living in Florida, Italy and finally planting roots in Connecticut.  Living at various locations allowed him to expand his understanding of cultures including languages, music, food and more. Living in Washington State, he played Playstation 1 with Tony Hawks Pro Skater and heard to the game soundtrack. Listening to R&B, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Then discovering Hip Hop like Madlib, Looppack, J Dilla, MF DOOM, De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest early in his adolescence. Thanks to his father, he exposed him to Rakim, Nas, JAY Z, DMX and wanted to learn the history. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Dooms Day" by MF DOOM, "What We Do" by Freeway & Just Blaze, & "We Goin Make It" by Jadakiss and Alchemist. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Roy Ayers, Teddy Riley, Flying Lotus, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, DJ Shadow, RZA and more. Learning about samplers and learning Fruity Loop aka FL Studio. Started a group called Blackbirds and learning beat arrangement. In 2014, he was inspired by DIBIA$E, Ras G, Flying Lotus, and Knxwledge to obtain a SP404SX which allowed him to level up his music production.Mark Little gave details about albums like Sup Dawg Vol 1, 2 & 3. He also talked about how Hip-Hop and Skateboarding mix well because of the artistic expressing. Mark left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Mark Littles’s Gems:1. Be yourself and allow the world to join your world 2. Make your music for you3. Persevere through the tough times to appreciate the great timesIntro Track: Trail Mix from Nixmix by Nicklovin (Available Here)Featured Music: Various tracks from Mark Little’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @marklittle.wav Website: marklittlemusicSupport the showSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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, inspirations.  Growing up in Ohio with an eclectic music being played from his parents. Then discovering Hip Hop and has been a fan and contributor ever since. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Can't Tell Me Nothin" by Kanye West. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Kanye West, Timbaland, Hit-Boy, DJ Dahi and more.Anthony gave details about albums like Sound Origin Vol 1, Life Test, Vol 1,2 & 3 with Sound Origin Vol 2 coming later this week. He also talks about managing his music production journey with podcasting. Anthony left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Anthony Church’s Recommendations:1. Read "The Emperor of Sound: A Memoir by Timbaland" Tap Here2. Read "Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm" by Dan Charnas Tap Here3. Listen to one specific Beatmaker, Music Producer or Composers catalog 4. Music will find you when its suppose to find you. As your ears mature, so will your skills with practice5. Give Artists a chance because you might be pleasantly surprised!Intro Track: Smyles (One4Ed) by Kamau from The Session-In Compilation | Vol. 3 (Available Here)Featured Music: Various tracks from Anthony Church’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @Anthony_Church24 Website: linktr.ee/anthony_church24 Emcee, Singers, Be sure to check out Anthony Church's Beatstars page (Available Here)Outro Music: "Corner Pocket" by EGDABEAST & Dibia$e (Listen Here)Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 (Guitarist) - @RusselBrown854, E-Quest (Keyboardist) - @equest_music, Dirty Mumbles (Music ) - @dirtymumbles, Mon$rock (Music Producer) - @Monsrock, FuegoDrums (Drummer) - @fuegodrums, Legendarius- @Legendarius, Rod Nice (Keyboardist/Beatsmith/Composer) - @BapNotesMusic, Dr. Freas (Emcee/DMKTZ member) - @freaslife, Breeze Medallions (Musician/Composer/Beatsmith) - @breezemedallions and Mark Knoxx (Producer/Vocalist) - @marknoxx as Bap Notes Music to the show. Enjoy!During this episode, we chopped it up about their signature moniker. The group started as The Addict Merchants, The Original Heads then morphed in 2016 into Bap Notes Music claiming a plethora of accolades throughout the Bay Area music scene. Working with the likes of KRS ONE, The Pharcyde, The Hit Tv 📺 Show “Girl Friends”TV Show and R&B legends like Faith Evans on a song. Their involvement in community initiatives like Sacramento Hip Hop Education Collective, Flipabeatclub Sample Challenge packs for #5 & #9 including Ski Beatz Smack Pack 16 Sample pack. Listening to a variety of music genres such as Hip Hop, Jazz, Beebop, Rock & Roll & moreThey gave details about albums like The Record Store Vol. 1 - Top Floor, Vol. 2 - The Basement, Vol. 3 - Dollar Bins and "Share", “Versions” by DMKTZ, and being featured on MSXII Sound Design Music's MSX Nation "All Slaps". They also talked about the discipline it takes to be a live performer. Bap Notes Music detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Bap Notes' Recommendations:1. Don't Stop2. It Takes A Long Time To Play Like Yourself3. All Bap Notes Discography and DMKTZ4. Practice Listening and be open5. Find Your Community / Tribe***Keys to Live Performances: (1) Stamina, (2) Good Health, (3) Preparation, (4) Be Around Good Creative Energy, (5) Aim to improve each performanceIntro Track: 40 Seconds Only from Pocket Operations II: Forty Seconds Only by Raz Fresco of BKRSCLB Featured Music: Various tracks from Bap Notes Music’s Catalogue (Available Here)Social Media: @BapNotesMusicWebsite: https://linktr.ee/BAPNOTESSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 incredible for the beat community in Ontario California. Its a residency and cassette label ran also. Please welcome the Avengers from A Love Supreme California.We chopped it up about the beginnings of A Love Supreme CA. The roles each member plays to create this amazing event on a monthly bases. What A Love Supreme CA means for the expression of self, sound and art. This collective is truly grass roots with donations of equipment, time, positive energy, overall love of music and Beat Culture. Each of the member details what's in store for 2023 as they just celebrated their 11th showcase.@BurnTheTopiaryWebsite: https://burnthetopiary.bandcamp.com/@YaBoyPaxWebsite: https://www.yaboypax.com/@ZalenteWebsite: https://zalente.bandcamp.com/@JetlagTravWebsite: https://travisfonville.bandcamp.com/@Blkgod9Website: https://blkgod9.bandcamp.com/@Thxk_uWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thxk_u@__Splashious__Website: https://linktr.ee/splashious@EnlightmentpicsWebsite: bit.ly/3C1LGzC@TeedotEinsofWebsite: https://linktr.ee/teedotEinsofEpisode Feat Music: Various tracks from all ALS membersSocials: @ALoveSupremeCAWebsite: https://alovesupremeca.bandcamp.com/Check out ALS on TwitchSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker (Elan Brio aka "Vigor Zeal"). Growing up in  and abroad as a member of the United States Air Force. Being exposed & listening to a variety of music genres such as Golden Era Hip-Hop music like UGK, The Wu-Tang Clan, Scarface, Ghetto Boys, Too Short, Yo MTV Raps, Rock. Elan Brio stared making beats 20 Years ago and continues to learn and improve his art. Elan Brio has worked with music labels like ChillTapes and been featured on albums with FlapJaques, YaBoyPax titled Notes From The Underground which features a plethora of amazing creatives. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "Runnin by The Pharcyde prod by Jay Dee and "Shook Ones" by MOBB Deep. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Dr. Dre, RZA, DJ Quik, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, Hitboy, DJ Premier, Havoc of MOBB Deep and more. Elan Brio's listening to some amazing Beatmaker Mutants like Tatzumakiii, 78nine, YG Hypnos, Bundo. Elan Brio gave details about albums like The Brio Files Volumes 1, 2, & 3, Coffee Grinds, Journey To The Moon Flower. He also talks about managing his music production journey with family life. Elan Brio left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.Elan Brio’s Recommendations:1. The Universe is a library card (Use It Responsibly)2. Let the beats speak3. Read Dilla Time - The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla - The Hip Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm By Dan Charnas4. Learn how to EQ (Great Source of Information - Watch Pensado's Place YouTube Channel)5. Learn about Swing (Watch You Suck at Producing YouTube Channel)6. Practice Looping Samples will help you chop better7. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Seriously)8. Learn about Hip-Hop as a culture9. Trust your emotions when making musicIntro Track: Bay Bounce from Sample Mode Volume 1 by Homee (Available Here) Featured Music: Various tracks from Elan Brio’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @therealelanbrioWebsite: https://linktr.ee/elanbrioBe sure to subscribe to Elan Brio's amazing YouTube Channel HereSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 signature moniker. Growing up in Vallejo California and abroad. Being exposed & listening to a variety of music genres such as the early 2000s of Hip-Hop growing up with his older brothers and sister. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from "The Listening" by Little Brother, 93 Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief & For Heaven's Sake by Wu-Tang Clan. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like DJ Marly Marl, DJ Khalil, GodsConnect, 14KT, DJ Premier, Moka Only, Swift D, A-Plus, J DILLA, DIBIASE, Mon$rock, Naj Ahead, Tuamie and more. SydeQuest started making beats in 2018-2019 with Ableton Live which his brother gifted him and included a Roland SP404SX. And from then he kept learning how to use it and his 🔥 music reflects the tutelage he received from Q No Rap Name and others. SydeQuest gave details about how a few albums like “Do Not Imitate! Or This Will Happen!", "Flip Summons Volumes I, II, & III and "Title" a collaborative album with Q No Rap Name (Available on Bandcamp.com and DSPs). Yu-Gi-Yo Card Games and blending them with his music. SydeQuest left crazy jewels, inspiring words for Beatmakers, a slew of Beatmaker shoutouts ( ) and detailed what's in store for the rest of 2023.SydeQuest’s Recommendations:1. Visit YouTube University and learn what you want2. Just Fuckin Do It!3. Reality Is Real4. Watch Gods Connect YouTube ChannelIntro Track: Stayingafloat from Aux Tapes Vol.6: The Art of the Chase by ewonee. Featured Music: Various tracks from SydeQuest’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @_sydequestWebsite: linktr.ee/SydeQuestSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 the show. Enjoy!During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker. Growing up in Louisiana playing the accordion and other instruments and listening to a variety of music genres (Jazz, Bepbop and more) and learning how to read sheet music. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time “Elevators” from ATLients by Outkast. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Teebs, DIBIA$E, SAMIYAM, Ras_G and more. Erozilla started making beats on Sony Music Generator, Reason, FL Studio, TASCAM recorder and more. Then advanced to Roland’s SP303, SP404, Serato Studio and Elf Audio’s Koala 🐨 Sampler and more. He talks about sampling, legacy for creating music and artists not having to explain their music and generations of family and others to connect the young with the not so young and build the bridge. Erozilla gave details about how a few albums like “The Moving Tree”, “Sincerely Eddie 2.0” and “Beat Bully” (a personal favorite). He also talks Leimert Park, doing live performances for showcases like Soul Clap LA and some amazing coordination to make a Beatmakers/Music Producers version of Coachella. Erozilla left crazy jewels and inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for 2023.E+Ro=3’s Recommendations:1. Start with user friendly software ie. Koala Sampler2. It ain’t the gear…its the ear - Ras_G3. Maintain the magic in creating musicIntro Track: if you think your lonely now by Alph Tha Alien from SCLA Comilation Vol. 1: Bobby Womack by Soul Clap LA Featured Music: Various tracks from E+Ro=3’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @erozilla Website: linktr.ee/Erozilla Support these Beat Communities like Soul Clap LA Here Check Out E+Ro=3’s Interview with Eleohah on The Muthafuckin Beat Table TV episode #7 HereSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 alum (watch here), Beats & Burgers 🍔 alum (watch here) & more. Please welcome illixie (The ill Fairy) #girlsjustwannamakebeats to the show. Enjoy!During this episode, we chopped it up about her signature moniker. Growing up, her Mother (Freestyler), both Grandparents played a variety of music which shapes her ear and the way she creates her music. Going to school for Art and creating paintings, she started to create her own artistic worlds. She names her Greatest Beats of All Time “Go Ladies” from Slum Village’s Fantastic 2.10. produced by J DILLA. She names her Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Missy Elliot, Justin Pearson, OhBliv, Ru Paul and more. To create her soundscapes, she started making beats on FL Studio. Then advanced to Native Instruments Maschine MKIII, Roland’s SP404, Serato Studio and Elf Audio’s Koala 🐨 Sampler to create her experiences. Illixie gave details about how a few albums “10:10” dedicated to her Grandmom, “Something On My Mind” with Discipline 99, “Newborns” and the Childlile video (watch here). She also talks about doing live performances for showcases like Ladies Love Loops and Duck World 🔪🐤🌎 and the work happening to create safe spaces for women creatives to showcase their art/music. illixie left crazy jewels and inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for 2023.Illixie’s Recommendations:1. Watch Serato’s YouTube Channel2. Download and experiment with Koala Sampler (website link)3. Nurture your inner child4. Stop Giving A Fuck about what other people think5. You Got To Shine…So ShineIntro Track: WBAG 104.20FM (intro) & neon from Big Smoke Vol. 1 by god.damn.chan Featured Music: Various tracks from illixie’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @illixieWebsite: https://linktr.ee/illixieSupport these Beat Communities like Ladies Love Loops and Duck World 🔪🐤🌎Watch illixie’s Live From the Tree House episode here‼️‼️Sample Challenge Coming Soon‼️‼️Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 it up about his signature moniker, musical upbringings, his travels to Brazil and picking up the Beatmaking craft during the beginning of the pandemic. Growing up with rock and listening to East Coast Hip Hop early in adolescence then being exposed to Chopped & Screwed. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from Missy Elliot’s Work It (chopped & screwed), Madlib’s “Drive In”, J DILLA’s “Don’t Cry”, Madlib’s “No Parties In LA”, Kendrick Lamar’s “Poetic Justice” produced by Scoop Deville, J DILLA’s “Slipping” and Kendrick Lamar’s “DUCKWORTH” produced by 9th Wonder. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros like Cookin Soul, Madlib, J DILLA, 9th Wonder, Kanye West and more. To create music, he started making beats on Splice DAW, FL Studio, Roland’s SP404 MKII and Abelton DAW to create his musical pieces. Sam Drumlo gave details about how “4 Kings” with Trackslaya, “Great |Ex|Pectations with Dr. KMS” and “Fright Night Beats Vol. 1 with the Drum Cartel. He also talks about how he landed a spot on The Bump Shows “URL Friends” and connecting with FABC’s Ohrickybeats and his stellar management and leadership during the process. Sam Drumlo has an extensive knowledge for the technical aspects of beatmaking, left crazy jewels and inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for 2023.Sam Drumlo’s Recommendations:1. Watch 9th Wonder on Sampling for Kendrick Lamar | The Formula, S1E22. Read DILLA Time - The Life and Afterlife of J DILLA - The Hip Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm 3. Watch Cookin Soul Breakdown Tutorial Videos4. Watch Kenny Beats Break Down Videos5. Determine how you like to listen to music6. Commit to one way of mixing and mastering7. Check Out Sonarworks Sound ID Reference for mixing8. Don’t over-compress your beats especially sample based producersIntro Track: Le Shell Shock from PTSA Vol. 1 by NELACFeatured Music: Various tracks from Sam Drumlo’s Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @samdrumloWebsite: https://linktr.ee/samdrumloSupport the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here

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 records and a guitarist). Being a lone Beatmaker in a small town and linking with creatives from near-by states (Kentucky). He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from JAY Z’s from Blueprint “You Don't Know” produced by Just Blaze and JAYLIB’s Champion Sound “The Red”. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros…Madlib, J DILLA, The Alchemist, Ski Beatz, 9th Wonder, Stevie Wonder and more. To create music, J-Ideas uses the Native Instruments Maschine Studio, Elf Audio Koala Sampler, Pro Tools and more to create his musical pieces. J-Ideas gave details about some of the 🔥 collaborative single with Chill Kousin called “No Limits”. J-Ideas left crazy jewels and inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for 2023.J-Idea’s Recommendations:1. Watch legends in the studio and how they create music2. Watch J DILLA’s Studio Documentary 3 Watch Madlib’s Brazil Documentary (2002)4. Watch JAY Z’s Fade To Black MovieIntro Track: He Who Remains ft. Verse Osmo & Signs Pt 2. ft. Free The Zodiac from Vol. 33 by @FuchiFeatured Music: Various tracks from J-Ideas Music Discography (Available Here)Social Media: @J-IdeasWebsite (grab merch): https://j-ideasgotbeats.one/Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastNEW!!! TheRecShowPodcast Music Playlist Available Here