13. Pedestrian, plus Kool Keith & more

13. Pedestrian, plus Kool Keith & more

Author: Extraordinary Rap December 1, 2021 Duration: 1:30:08

In this episode we feature an in-depth interview with pedestrian of anticon, with cameos from Kool Keith and Beverly Fresh, new music reviews, and even more.

Music:
* Spectacular Diagnostics: Ancient Methods
https://spectacular-diagnostics.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-methods
* Nosaj of New Kingdom & V8 TFD: Acid Is Groovy Kill The Pigz
https://nosajnewkingdomv8.bandcamp.com/album/acid-is-groovy-kill-the-pigz
* Brzowski & C&Burns: Seditious Acts
https://brzowskimusic.bandcamp.com/album/seditious-acts
* Aloe Vera: Opaque
https://aloeverarosebud.bandcamp.com/album/opaque
* Tree Dusk Muir: The Dusk Within Us
https://treeduskmuir.bandcamp.com/album/the-dusk-within-us-2
* phiik x S!LENCE: That Was A Test
https://saintlysilence.bandcamp.com/album/that-was-a-test
* Andrew Mbaruk & Vellum Bristol: Ultraviolet Flamingo
https://andrewmbaruk.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-flamingo
* R.A.P. Ferreira: The Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures
https://afrolab9000.bandcamp.com/album/the-light-emitting-diamond-cutter-scriptures
* Guayaba: Fantasmagoría
https://itsguayaba.bandcamp.com/album/guayaba-presents-fantasmagor-a

Kool Keith returns for Weird Rap Horoscopes.
https://koolkeith.bandcamp.com

(Note, we sell glorious Kool Keith T-shirts at http://weirdrap.com.)

For our feature presentation, pedestrian takes us through the tumultuous times of anticon, lets us in on his deeply involved creative process, and shares his outlooks on art, life, death, and beyond. Following the interview, Beverly Fresh joins the program to share his insights on it.
https://pedestrianunindian.bandcamp.com

FREE Patreon bonuses include…
* A lengthy discussion with pedestrian, producer Jel, and the multi-talented Kevin Beacham, exploring Jel and Beacham's development in Chicago's underground hip hop scene in the 90s, the genesis of Scribble Jam, early relationships that would eventually lead to anticon, pedestrian's Evangelist J.B. Best alter-ego, and much more.
* An 11-minute videotaped performance of pedestrian as Evangelist J.B. Best.
* Photographs of pedestrian's transcribed and otherwise unreleased "Song Of Saint Pac" with accompanying artwork, as printed on a limited series of prayer flags.

And our Patreon subscribers' exclusive bonus is the official STUFFED ANIMALS album. Besides a crappy-sounding leak with different tracks, there has been no previous release of this supergroup comprised of pedestrian, Circus, Doseone, sole, Why?, L*Roneous, Megabusive, Controller 7, and Moodswing9. An uncompromising and fearless celebration of untamed art rap, this album, recorded around the turn of the century, exemplifies the anticon era at the peak of its adventurousness.

All of the above bonus materials, and much more, are at http://patreon.com/weirdrap.

Please consider doing some clicking and typing to algorithmically help the Weird Rap project out at http://weirdrap.com/rating.


Dive into the depths of hip-hop with Extraordinary Rap Podcast, where host Th' Mole applies his veteran perspective as a rapper, producer, and performer to map the genre's most uncharted territories. This isn't a surface-level review of hits; it's a dedicated exploration of rap's avant-garde, the sonic experiments that push boundaries, and the enigmatic figures who operate outside the mainstream. Each episode functions as an audio documentary, investigating both contemporary innovators and overlooked pioneers to uncover the profound beauty and intricate complexities within their work. You'll hear detailed analysis of artistic choices, the stories behind unconventional sounds, and conversations that get to the heart of what makes this music so compellingly unique. The Extraordinary Rap Podcast serves as a central hub for this ongoing investigation, extending from the audio itself into an independent label and media presence, all committed to celebrating hip-hop's endless capacity for surprise. Tune in for a thoughtful, insider's journey into the corners of the culture where creativity knows no rules, documenting the mysterious manifestations that keep the genre perpetually evolving.
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