Mar 17, 2021
This week we break our usual mould of 90s hip hop to focus on a classic album that’s roots run deep into the golden era - Roc Marciano’s seminal debut ‘Marcberg’. Bringing this album to the table is one of the hottest underground rap producers going - Nicholas Craven 🔥
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On this episode, Nicholas breaks down his favourite tracks off Marcberg as well talking on numerous topics, including…
Show Notes
You can find Nicholas Craven’s work right here: https://nicholascraven.bandcamp.com/music
And the projects we spoke on can be found here…
Aurevoir, Francoise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh6dR9CnDu8&feature=youtu.be
Jeudi & Francoise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blOeJqseI-E&t=778s
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For the next mailbag episode, we’d love to hear from you guys, so email us at crate808@gmail.com with your takes on…
🔲 The weirdest dream you’ve had about a rapper
🔲 Where’s the weirdest place you’ve met a rapper?
🔲 What’s the best AND worst merch you’ve ever bought?
And our last series talking best 3-album runs in rap can be found here…
Ice Cube with Shawn Setaro (https://bit.ly/3kaYfOq)
Tupac with Andrew Barber (https://bit.ly/2HGr3QT)
De La Soul with Andrew Emery (https://bit.ly/324LJJn)
Gang Starr with Dart Adams (https://apple.co/2Vlx9t1)
A Tribe Called Quest with Rob Pursey (https://bit.ly/3oS73uX)
Redman with Take it Personal Radio (https://bit.ly/3tYFUcL)
OutKast with Justin Hunte (https://bit.ly/3b89bJh)
Catch all our Spotify playlists here…
Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun
Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG
Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd
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