MD Semel, Author at Backseat Mafia

Droppin’ Knowledge: Terrace Martin Shares New Song And Video Featuring Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington, G Perico & Daylyt

Terrace Martin, the Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist, producer and actor, has shared a new song, entitled “Pig Feet.” Martin enlisted Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington, G Perico and Daylyt for the track,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Listen: BROWN_BUDDHA – BCK.PCK.002

One of our favorite makers of sound collages, beat tapes and instrumental hip hop here at Droppin’ Knowledge is BROWN_BUDDHA. BUDDHA, is one half of the Brooklyn hip hop group…

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Excerpt From King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail

“I must make two honest confessions to you… First, I must confess that over the last few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With argov

Welcome to this week’s edition of Behind the Boards. Each week, Backseat Mafia sits down with a musician/beat-tape maker/hip hop producer to find out what makes that person tick. This…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Emcee Jabee Releases New Video And Single “No Allegiance”

Oklahoma City rapper Jabee has shared a new single from his forth-coming album, This World Is So Fragile and Cruel I’m Glad I Got You. The video for the song,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: On Dre Island’s Debut Album, Now I Rise, All Praises Go To The Most High

Seven years is an eternity in popular music. Trends, styles, tastes, and popularity divide, replicate and morph at an exhausting pace and even the greatest pop artists struggle to keep…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Brainorchestra

Each week, Backseat Mafia’s Droppin’ Knowledge talks to a musician, producer, or beat maker, to hear about their creative processes and how they approach making music. This week’s guest is…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Meet Brooklyn Hip Hop Duo 11roots

Brooklyn hip hop duo 11roots is poised to release their debut, self-titled album this summer. The pair, consisting of rhyme artist and producer Ur Maa and beat smith Brown_buddha, create…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: New Album from Damu The Fudgemunk, Raw Poetic & Jazz Great Archie Shepp

Earl “Damu the Fudgemunk” Davis, musician, producer and impresario of Redefinition Records, has teamed up with frequent partner Raw Poetic and jazz great Archie Sheep for the album, Ocean Bridges.…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Bozack Morris

Bozackula is in the house! For this week’s Behind The Boards, Backseat Mafia is joined by Bozack Morris, producer and musician extraordinaire, and co-founder and label head of GGBR Records,…

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