20. LoDeck, plus Andrew Mbaruk

20. LoDeck, plus Andrew Mbaruk

Author: Extraordinary Rap September 7, 2022 Duration: 1:35:25

In this episode...
LoDeck (of jOHNNY23) shares his epic life story, Andrew Mbaruk interviews himself, The Great Adventures Of Kounterclockwise continues, and we review some recent releases.

Recent Releases:
The Koreatown Oddity: ISTHISFORREAL?
https://thekoreatownoddity.bandcamp.com/album/isthisforreal
The Koreatown Oddity: Aggro Crag
https://thekoreatownoddity.bandcamp.com/album/aggro-crag
Myka 9: My Kaleidoscope Interviews
https://parkerpubs.bandcamp.com/album/my-kaleidoscope-interviews
Andrew Mbaruk: Fact and Facticity
https://andrewmbaruk.bandcamp.com/album/fact-and-facticity
Rapscapers "Merry Men Maligned"
https://weirdrap.bandcamp.com/track/merry-men-maligned

LoDeck takes us through the wild ups and downs of his journey as a Belarusian immigrant fleeing the Chernobyl disaster to the hostile slums of Brooklyn, growing into an angry battle MC, experiencing underground notoriety, winding up destitute in Las Vegas, and finally finding peace and stability.  https://lodeck.bandcamp.com

Our bonus episode features extra time with LoDeck as he dishes on some spicy rap beef between himself and Aesop Rock and Lil B.  He also shares an otherwise unavailable track, "North Of Damascus Gate."  This and past bonus episodes featuring Cambatta, Doseone, Mike Ladd, Orko Eloheim, and more, are available for just $3 at http://patreon.com/weirdrap.

Andrew Mbaruk, poet, MC, and author, picks his own brain regarding the form, symbology, and inspirations for his new book, Canadian Unrealism, and he also explores the concept of "foam scholarship."
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62208954-canadian-unrealism

Finally, The Great Adventures Of Kounterclockwise, a weird rap radio play, continues.
https://kounterclockwise.bandcamp.com

Please, pretty please, rate and review Weird Rap at http://weirdrap.com/rating.

Music, shirts and whatnot at http://weirdrap.com.


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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