Retropxssy, JoeJas

Retropxssy, JoeJas

Author: Extraordinary Rap October 31, 2023 Duration: 44:54

In this episode, on location in exotic London of the UK, we speak with vibrant young rap wippersnappers Retropxssy and JoeJas.  Plus reviews of Hester Valentine & Outside House, Andrew Mbaruk, and Cashmaster Buck.

Retropxssy does a unique range of cute/scary/heartfelt music owing influences to grime, punk, pop, and beyond.  https://retropxssy.bandcamp.com

London-based, Atlanta-raised, MC/beatsmith JoeJas makes defiantly sunny, uplifting rap music, and is an event coordinator, video producer and fashion designer under his Fat Llama umbrella.  https://joejas.bandcamp.com

The articles I mentioned on South African and London rap - http://extraordinaryrap.patreon.com

Hester Valentine & Outside House: I Can't Cut Your Hair
https://wearethekarmakids.bandcamp.com/album/i-cant-cut-your-hair

Andrew Mbaruk: Black Squirrel: A Memoir
https://extraordinaryrap.bandcamp.com/album/black-squirrel-a-memoir

Cashmaster Buck: Cashmaster
https://buckyoto.bandcamp.com/album/cashmaster

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All the ER stuff at http://extraordinaryrap.org


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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