26. Beverly Fresh, First Degree The D.E.

26. Beverly Fresh, First Degree The D.E.

Author: Extraordinary Rap May 24, 2023 Duration: 1:08:13

The self-proclaimed "neighborhood weirdo," Beverly Fresh, has performed in basements, county fairs, and tent revivals, created multi-media exhibitions for major museums, made a feature film, and taught and lectured internationally.  He holds the world record for catching the most Whopper candies in his mouth and compiling the tallest stack of rap cassettes.  PIES is his new vinyl-only rap album, available for a limited time only at http://BeverlyFresh.com.

First Degree The D.E. has a new EP, Light The Beam, further building on the singular MC/producer's catalog of genre-defying work.  http://FirstDegreeTheDE.com

Our bonus material includes reviews of recent releases by billy woods and Kenny Segal, Wet-Jet Seymour, and Rahim Salaam, top secret news, and 15 minutes of unreleased music from Beverly Fresh!  (Subscribers also have access to Weird Wednesdays, non-recorded Zoom meeting and our sizeable back-catalog of exclusive bonus material featuring some of rap's greatest weirdos.)  http://patreon.com/weirdrap

Music, merch, community 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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Duration: 2:05:51
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Duration: 46:40
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Duration: 54:24
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Duration: 1:10:48
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Duration: 46:16
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