On this episode Milk And Mics we are joined by producer, audio engineer and video expert DoomDaWiz.. Doom opens up about growing up in Massachusetts, mobving to and living in Texas and then moving out to Northern California. We talk early  in music, his early influence, the evolution of his production style and transitioning fro emcee to producer. We also go over his career in multi media, working with major networks and the positive and negatives of being apart of national media news. all this plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Subscribe and tell a friend.   Follow DoomDaWiz on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/doomdawiz/ Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

on this episode of Milkcrates & Microphones we have live own studio emcee and Author from Brooklyn NY, ZEPS! We discuss coming up in Brooklyn rapping, the art of freestyle, making the move to California and becoming a dad. We also talk about his successful children's book 'Rhymosarus', a hip hop concept book for kids placing rapping dinosaurs in real life situations. We get to listen to some of ZEPS music and even have a little freestyle session. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. follow ZEPS on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/zepstergram... Support and buy the complete Rhymosarus collection @ https://snail-puma-t68r.squarespace.com Follow us on on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics... and Facebook @   / milkandm   on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ

In this exclusive Milkcrates & Microphones interview we are joined by a returning guest, emcee/producer Ersatz Splinter. In this conversation we discuss his new album which we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of. We also go over producing vs rapping, rapping on Spanish, his collabs with Oscar Goldman, upcoming shows and so much more. like, subscribe and tell a friend. \follow Ersatz on instagram @   / ersatzsplynter     Follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics... and Facebook @   / milkandmics   on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ

On this episode 19 of the 9th season we have the pleasure of speaking with legendary dj, producer and all around great guy, DJ ABILITIES. We kick off the conversation talking about his 2 years of sobriety, his health and fitness journey, and positive impact that it has had on his life. Plus we discuss his debut solo album 'Phonograph Phoenix', the process of creating that project, his connection with the late great Eyedea, his up coming tour with Brotha ali and much more. Like, subscribe and tell a freind. find abilities @ https://www.instagram.com/djabilities/?hl=en Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

This week on season 9 episode 18 of Milkcrates and Microphones we start all over again, again. MCMP is in for a few changes but still the same old show with segments like this week in hip hop, song pick and maybe even a little freestyle sesh. We also discuss the Gabby Petito documentary, Missing 411 cases in the woods, listen to some new and old music and much more. PLUS we get a suprise call in from Future Sphire to talk movies, tv, survival situations and his new song 'Godfather Sauce' featuring Eligh of Living Legends. thank you for sticking with us as we continue to evolve to bring the internet the best content we can create. Like, Subscribe and leave a comment. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Strange Famous Records emcee— Oldboy Rhymes joins the crew for an exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, OldBoy Rhymes dives into a bunch of topics including living in Alaska, how he became a rapper, his first time performing in front of a crowd, relocating to Indonesia, the meaning behind his name, getting signed to Strange Famous Records, the influence of Zion I, having Sage Francis as a mentor, his debut album—The Sane Asylum, its cover art, the Bay Area, Locksmith, working with Mopes, having Myka 9 featured on his album, how he keeps his rapping so sharp, new projects in the works, batik clothing, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. This episode also features your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”—OldBoy Rhymes style. Enjoy.  ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ Follow OldBoy Rhymes on Instagram here: @oldboyrhymes Cop OldBoy Rhymes music & merch here: https://oldboyrhymes.bandcamp.com https://strangefamousrecords.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/    

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—Cobalt45 & Future Sphire. Cobalt45 & Future Sphire tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including Kendrick Lamar winning 5 Grammys, their brand-new album—Daytons and Dickies, Cobalt’s collab EP with Canadian producer—TPWTR, Future Sphire’s new album—Earth to Mars: 1,000 Years, his top 3 favorite producers, DJ Shadow, Cobalt’s recent show with the legendary KRS-One, a special upcoming album release party, Sasquatch, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. https://www.danked.com https://www.youtube.com/@RichSphire-frfr Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Bay Area-based emcee—Señor Gigio joins us for exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, Señor Gigio dives into a number of topics including growing up in Fairfield and living in the Bay, rapping since the age of 9-years old, early inspirations growing up, his hip-hop group, his track “Bay Area Blue”, getting recognition from the legendary Chuck D, his connection with Bay Area billboard legend—Anh Phoong, how having a son has changed his life, drawing/creating comic books that pair with his music, his album—Folklore, tarot card reading, the art of being a psychic, remote viewing, animating his own music videos, a new album in the works, focusing on live performances, his favorite wrestler of all time, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—Señor Gigio style. Enjoy! Follow Señor Gigio on Instagram here: @senorgigio Cop Señor Gigio music & merch here: https://senorgigio.bandcamp.com https://seniorgigio.guru Subscribe to Señor Gigio’s YouTube channel here: ​⁠‪@Senorgigio‬ Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

n this Season 9 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Los Angeles-based emcee/producer—A-F-R-O returns for another exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, A-F-R-O dives into a plethora of topics including the LA fires, his self-produced 80 emcee Posse Cut 3, the evolution of his producing, DJ Premier, his latest collaboration album with Stu Bangas—The Bad and The Ugly, fully producing the upcoming project for emcee—Motion Plus, his project with 60 East—At the Sideshow, remixing some of his favorite tracks, the art of scratching, his review channel—Fro Thizzle Reviews, some movie reviews, the best album of 2024, his favorite movie sequel of all time, the greatest rapper turned actor, upcoming live shows, whether or not he believes in aliens, some words of wisdom, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—A-F-R-O style. Enjoy! Follow A-F-R-O on Instagram here: @allflowsofficial & @frozthizzlereviews Cop A-F-R-O music & merch here: https://a-f-r-o.bandcamp.com Subscribe to A-F-R-O’s YouTube channel here: ‪@allflowsreachout‬ Subscribe to A-F-R-O’s review YouTube channel here: ‪@FROThizzleReviews‬ Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of the new year. Throughout this episode, we dive into a number of different subjects such as Harry Mack’s NYE freestyle, Raekwon on the Joe Rogan Experience, MrBeast, A Complete Unknown, the new Eyedea book, unreleased Michael Jackson tapes, Owen Wilson mesmerized by Sexyy Red at Rolling Loud, Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor, the Wayans Bros, Don’t Be A Menace Part 2, Happy Gilmore 2, LL Cool J, the drones/orbs mystery, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”. Enjoy! Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual X-Mas episode and this time it’s a 2MeX-Mas Special. Legendary Los Angeles-based emcee—2Mex joins us for an exclusive interview. 2Mex dives into a number of different topics such as growing up in LA, his early musical influences, the talented artists he went to high school with, the story behind how he first started rapping, attending the GoodLife Cafe, freestyling, Project Blowed, the formation of the Visionaries, the 20th anniversary of the famous Visionaries album—Pangaea, his favorite Christmas movie, how he spends Christmas in LA, his newest album—Hang on Alex, the secret behind his positive mind state, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—2MeX-Mas style. Enjoy! Subscribe & tell a friend. ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ Follow 2Mex on Instagram here: @2mexLA Cop 2Mex music & merch here: https://2mex.bandcamp.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you another dope show. Throughout this week’s show, we talk a number of topics including Xzibit, the Bay Area tsunami warning, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre teaming up with Sting, the new Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube albums, the storage hunter who found Roddy Ricch’s Grammy award, the rise of LaRussel, Jellyroll as a freestyler, Terminator 1 vs Terminator 2, the best more recently made Christmas flicks, smoking weed with killer whales, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 10 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Oakland-based producer—Jel for an exclusive interview. Throughout this in-depth conversation, we dive into a plethora of topics such as playing the cornet at an early age, Jel’s first beat machine, his group with Mr. Dibbs—Presage, what made him fall in love with making beats, meeting and making music with Doseone, the early days of Anticon, his hip-hop group—Themselves, the influence of the recently passed Saafir, his ‘10 Seconds’ album, watching the Twin Towers burn in-person on 9/11, finishing the North American Adonis album with Buck 65 & Doseone 25 years later, having his track featured in Crank 2, a visit to Del the Funky Homosapien’s crib, his recent EP with Mugs & Pockets, 13 & God, Dax Pierson’s life-changing car accident, working with Doseone on A7PHA II, upcoming releases with Codefendents & The D.O.C., advice for up & coming artists, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—Jel style. Enjoy! Follow Jel on Instagram here: @jeffreyjellogan Cop Jel’s music & merch here: https://jelsmusic.bandcamp.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the backstage of the Crush Congregation Beat Battle at the Modesto State Theatre. Throughout this special episode, we are joined by a number of different DJs/producers/beat-makers including DJ Perksun—who is putting on this prestigious event, DoomDaWiz, Chef.St, Mayflwr95, Oh Ricky—who won the last Crush Con Beat Battle, plus so much more. Enjoy. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by LA-based emcee/Project Blowedian artist—Gel Roc for a spooky special. Throughout this dope convo, Gel Roc dives into a number of subjects such as his early graffiti days, CBS crew, how he got his start in rapping, the meaning behind his name, being a member of Project Blowed, the Good Life Cafe, freestyling, performing live, his 30-year plus career, meeting AWOL One & forming The Cloaks, D-Styles, the art of scratching, his new album—Loss Control: Buttons, Fades, & Memoirs, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We are also joined by Modesto-native producer—DJ Perksun for an exclusive insight on his career and the upcoming Crush Congregation Beat Battle. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—Gel Roc style. Enjoy! Subscribe & tell a friend. ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ Follow Gel Roc on Instagram here: @gelroc Cop the new Gel Roc album, Loss Control: Buttons, Fades, & Memoirs here: https://gelroc.bandcamp.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/  

Milk and Mics returns for season 9 episode 7 with just two milk boyz. On this episode the boys are with out JS3 so we try and hold it down with good conversation and hip hop talk. We discuss the hurricanes that ravished through the east coast, Jelly Rolle cool concert tricks, Trump using 50 Cents song 'Many Men', new horror movies plus we listen to a ton of great music. All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Sacramento-based artist—X-Raided joins us for an exclusive conversation. X-Raided dives into a number of different topics including growing up in South Sacramento and relocating to Alabama, almost becoming the next 2Pac, his influence throughout hip-hop culture, his lengthy 26-year prison sentence, starting prison programs for inmates that still exist today, overcoming his own mental battles, good vs bad correctional officers, getting off parole and starting a new chapter in his life, making the iconic albums Exorcist & Unforgiven Volume 1, his work ethic, recently turning 50-years old, the evolution of his style, signing to Tech N9ne’s label—Strange Music, his latest album—A Sin in Heaven, the meaning of the number 24, creating emotion-filled tracks such as “The Sunken Place” & “Pray”, collaborating with Rakim, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—X-Raided style. Enjoy! Follow X-Raided on Instagram here: @officialxraided1 Cop the new X-Raided album, A Sin in Heaven here: https://www.blocstarevolution.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/  

On this episode the Milk Boys are return with out a guest but full of conversation and fun. on this episode we talk about gimmicks in hip hop, old cell phones, Harry Mack freestyle, the future of A.I and virtual life. We also listen to some great music, All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Los Angeles-based emcee--Sadistik for a rare exclusive conversation. Throughout this great conversation, Sadistik dives into numerous topics including growing up in Washington, early music influences, coming up on 20 years as an artist, the evolution of his style, his vast catelogue of music, the 10-year anniversary of his album--Ultraviolet, his friendship with Eyedea and the impact he had on his career, the evolution of his style, crossing paths with CunninLynguists and collaborating with producer Kno, his newest release--Oblivion Theater, having his song "The Moon Smiled Back at Me" in the a24 horror hit--Talk to Me, his favorite horror movies, upcoming new music, what hip-hop means to you, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”--Sadist style! Enjoy. Purchase all Sadistik music/merch at https://www.sadistikmusic.com/ Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Equipto 25th Anniversary Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including the legendary SF-based artist—Equipto, Professa Gabel, Monk HTS, Cobalt45, plus many more. We also dive into a number of topics, including 25 years of Equipto being a solo artist, Snoop Dogg lighting his blunt with the Olympic torch, Joe Cool and the Doggystyle album cover, Travis Scott playing for 85,000+ people, the Pirates Mac Miller tribute, Diddy’s latest doing, 2Mex’s new album, as well as bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/