The Music and Makeup Podcast

In this episode of Music and Makeup: Behind the Beat, I sit down with rapper Benny Watts and producer Profound79 to discuss their new collaborative album Stovetop Chronicles. The duo shares how the p…

On this episode of Behind the Beat, Bronx producer 183rd shares his come-up in the world of music production, the creation of Money Ink with Nym Lo, narrating Stargiela’s Star of the Ghetto mixtape-s…

On this episode of Behind the Beat, we sit down with Liym Capital to talk about his new album, The 17th Cipher presents…It’s Dark and Dawn is Bright, produced by Sicksiah and executive produced by Ha…

Roc Marciano and DJ Premier just blessed us with their new EP The Coldest Profession and I had to talk about it. In this episode of Music and Makeup, I break down each track, highlight my favorite mo…

Welcome back Saints and Aint's! On this episode of Behind the Beat, Richmond, VA rapper Monday Night joins me to talk about his latest EP, 'Pay Through the Nose' with producer MichaelAngelo, his albu…

This week Detroit rapper BigTrip joins Behind the Beat to break down his latest album Cry Baby, a hard-hitting project that showcases his raw delivery, sharp bars, and growth since his October 2024 r…

Whats up Saints and Ain'ts! It’s been 30 years since Raekwon dropped his legendary debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, better known as the Purple Tape. On this episode of Music & Makeup, we’re cele…

Welcome back Saints and Aint's! On this week's episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with hip-hop artist Doe Boy Philly to talk about his new album Snaps on the Petro and his love for 90’s culture…

On this episode of Music and Makeup, I’m sharing my thoughts on Late to My Own Funeral, the newest project from Detroit’s own Boldy James and Montreal producer Nicholas Craven. This album is full of …

In this episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with K!ng Kong Gotcha aka Dout Gotcha, a true VA hip hop staple. From his time as the Clipse’s original DJ to creating his own mixtapes and albums, he h…

In this episode of Behind the Beat, I’m joined by NYC rapper O Dawg for a real one-on-one about his latest solo EP Eaarth Dawg, and his joint project Menaces to Society with DVNthony.

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In this episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with hip hop artist SBZ for a deep, honest, and inspiring conversation. Known for his latest project A Cold Night in September, a collaborative album wi…

In this episode of Behind the Beat, I’m joined by The Spookz, the Virginia-based hip hop duo made up of Grunge Gallardo and Ambassador Rick. Formerly part of a trio, the two artists are now stepping …

Welcome back Saints and Aint’s! On this episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with producer and creative force Showalter! to talk about his journey creating immersive soundscapes inspired by travel,…

In this episode of Behind the Beat, Nola sits down with Queens rapper Nitty Blanco to talk about his latest album Finding My Diamond, a powerful project centered on growth, and real-life reflection.

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In this episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with hip hop artist Jjackpot aka Remy LeBeau to discuss his new EP, King’s Casino. From the inspiration behind the title to the creative process, produc…

On this episode of Music and Makeup: Behind the Beat, I sit down with West Philadelphia rapper King Shampz and we unpack his journey as an artist, the influence of Philly on his sound, and the import…

Welcome back Saints and Aint's In this episode of Music and Makeup, I sit down with Kevito Clark, founder of Love, Peace & Games: Play It Forward and the visionary behind Love, Peace & Spades LA. We …