We’re flying through Series 8 of The DOD45 Show, and this week, Eligh steps back in the chair.
1/8 of Living Legends (possibly 1/7, depending on who you ask), 1/2 of Grouch & Eligh, and 100% locked into one of the most prolific and personal catalogs in indie hip-hop.
We talk Colorado life (he’s fully reached nature bro status), how his visual art never dipped (he’s got 2 pieces in the Little Things group show), and what’s ahead for the Legends: an upcoming L.A. pop-up, San Diego show (May 25), and a Hawaii mini-tour.
🎨 Tai draws him a Hobbit-inspired piece mid-convo—featuring a hype hobbit, crow-shaped kites, and Gandalf looming with wisdom. Eligh opens up about why that world still hits deep.
🎧 GET INTO THESE TRACKS:
“Stuck With You,” “Flames in the Greenhouse,” “Burn,” “IYSGTC,” “Hot Asphalt Grime,” “Pain on the Break,” “Safe,” “Walk the Walk,” “Fire in Her Eyes”
💿 MUST-LISTEN ALBUMS:
Grey Crow, The Tortoise and the Crow, Say G&E!, Therapy at 3
🔥 DISH SEGMENT
• First: He never got to meet Kobe… and it might’ve crushed him
• Worst: NFTs. That’s the sentence.
• Thirst: Not grass. You’ll have to watch.
PLUS:
• Grouch handles the planning. Eligh shows up in flow mode.
• He's tweaking lyrics in real time to stay age-accurate
• Most of his visual pieces? Untitled. Pure vibe.
• Not hung up on which tracks got slept on
👀 SAGE FRANCIS LURK SEGMENT
Sage returns to haunt Eligh with a McDonald’s story from his first DOD45 appearance. It’s weird, thoughtful, and very Sage.
Brought to you by Strange Famous Records with a beat by DJ Zole.
🎯 PICK YOUR POISON
Kriss Kross “Jump” or House of Pain “Jump Around”?
Missy Elliott “Work It” or Busta Rhymes “Gimme Some More”?
Sleep in jeans or perform in flip-flops?
Tour in a van or fly middle seat forever?
🎥 MOVIE SHARE
Riff Raff – Directed by Dito Montiel
Bill Murray as a chaotic gangster, with Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Jennifer Coolidge
Messy, snowy, darkly heartwarming holiday chaos
🎵 MUSIC SHARES
Adrienne: “Doolally” by Hak Baker – Folk-punk meets grime. Raw, poetic, unhinged.
Tai: “My Year” by Da Beatminerz (2024) – De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell & Corey Glover on one track. From Stifled Creativity, their first album in 20 years.
📌 DID YOU KNOW?
• Eligh dropped his first solo tape at 16
• He’s touched 100+ projects
• Once made a full album using toy instruments
• Toured 5 continents
• His drawing rhythm mirrors his music rhythm
📣 SHOUTS
Bookclub Radio, Tinzo & JoJo.
Eligh teases more DNB DJ sets coming soon.
🎨 FINAL DRAWING:
A hobbit & crow flying crow-shaped kites while Gandalf keeps it mystical 🧙♂️
🎶 DOD45 LUVS PLAYLIST
Check out our DOD45 LUVS Spotify Playlist featuring Tai's picks, guest drops, and show vibes.
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