MD Semel, Author at Backseat Mafia

Droppin’ Knowledge: Odd Metrist & andrewfeg – Dreams Don’t Make Much Sense – A Conversation With the Duo About Their Lush New LP

In July, rhyme slinger Odd Metrist joined forces with fellow Coloradan, producer andrewfeg, and the pair released their new album, Dreams Don’t Seem To Make Much Sense. The collection of…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With UK Sound Artist George Fields

For today’s installment of Behind The Boards, Backseat Mafia is joined by Dorset sound artist, George Fields. Fields, who also runs the record label Under The Sun Records, has released…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Cocareef Conquers The World – A Profile of Hip Hop Label Cocareef Records

When Sharif Lopez, the impresario behind 7th Angel Productionz and the hip-hop label Cocareef, was around eleven or twelve, his downstairs neighbor sometimes held raucous house parties. Lopez lived in the…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Brain orchestra Shares New EP “The Wizards Scroll”

Elizabeth, New Jersey rapper and producer Brainorchestra has shared a new EP, The Wizard’s Scroll. According to the artist, the record was inspired by The Immortal, the video game created…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: UK Emcee DC Shares New Single “Tears, Sweat, Blood”

DC, a South East London rapper, has shared a new single, “Tears, Sweat, Blood.” The artist, who released his EP, Under The Influence in 2019, is working on a new…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: DJ Drama & Benny The Butcher Team Up For “It’s Over”

DJ Drama is back, and this time he teams up with Black Soprano Family, featuring verbal flame thrower, Benny The Butcher, for “It’s Over.” The Butcher spits bars, along with…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Sir Veterano

What up, my people. Sir Veterano in the house! Sir Veterano was climbing the ladder of success as a prominent hip hop producer, in the mid 2000s and early 2010s.…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Nappy Nina Shares New Video – Sick A Lot

Brooklyn based rapper Nappy Nina has shared a new video for her song, “Sick A Lot,” which comes from her excellent EP 30 Bag, released in May. The animated video,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Sampa The Great Shares New Video – Time’s Up

Melbourne-based emcee Sampa The Great shares a new video for the song, “Time’s Up,” featuring fellow Australian rapper Krown. The track is found on Sampa The Great’s excellent 2019 LP,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With DJ Green Lantern

What up, people. For today’s version of Behind The Boards, we have the legendary Evil Genius in the house, DJ Green Lantern. Green Lantern has been slicing and dicing, and…

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