16. billy woods, DoNormaal (plus Kool Keith)

16. billy woods, DoNormaal (plus Kool Keith)

Author: Extraordinary Rap May 4, 2022 Duration: 1:46:19
In this edition of the Weird Rap Podcast, we venture into the thickets of billy woods, and fathom the depths of DoNormaal; resident oracle Kool Keith returns; and we survey new music releases.  Listen at http://weirdrap.com or wherever you get pods.

In the 45-minute-long bonus episode, billy woods elucidates some of the themes of his Hiding Places album, he shares his reading and weed habits, and more.  Meanwhile DoNormaal expands on her musical influences and upbringing, she details Seattle's underground hip hop scene, and she shares an exclusive track from her forthcoming album.  Only at http://patreon.com/weirdrap.

New releases:
First Degree The D.E. - The Backman
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kmdXhHdko0b7D2cx-mYD2MQV9Muiysd38
Dälek - Precipice
https://dalek.bandcamp.com/album/precipice
Randal Bravery & Joshua Virtue - Spectacular!
http://music.yalltripp.in
Linqua Franqa - Bellringer
http://linquafranqa.bandcamp.com/album/bellringer
Buck 65 - Dirtbike/Dirty Work
http://buck65.bandcamp.com
billy woods - Aethiopes
http://billywoods.bandcamp.com/album/aethiopes

DoNormaal:
http://donormaal.bandcamp.com

billy woods:
http://backwoodzstudioz.com

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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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