David “Gldnmnd” Hicks is a Beatmaker and Hip Hop culture participant/supporter based in the United States. On The Rec Show Podcast, Gldnmnd interviews Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world, hearing stories of beat culture, musical journeys (past and present), musical exposures and music technology. Topics include music genesis, inspirations, music superheroes, Digital Audio Workstations vs. Analog gear, Discographies, Local Beat Scene/community views and more while liste ...
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Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out And Show (Let Me Shut Up)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On episode 124, Gldnmnd explores the exciting world of samplers, spotlighting the P6 Creative Sampler and its potential when paired with favorites like the Koala Sampler or the SP-404. This episode is a musical feast featuring tracks from Afro Bluu, Duke Westlake, Thxk_u’s Stylebender_vol 2. Saywordstaz’s “…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Listening to music while traveling is embedded in our culture. A good album or playlist can get you through sitting between two strangers, shitty airline service, delays and the often dreaded baggage claim. So here's a list of amazing projects Gldnmnd listened to while traveling the U.S. We'll start with Go…
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Beats, Country Scenes and 1,350 Miles
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” What if a simple road trip could transform the way you experience music? This episode marks the triumphant return after a brief hiatus, enriched with stories from a cross-country drive from San Antonio, Texas, to Southern California. We introduce an exciting new interactive feature—fan mail—where you can te…
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The Hidden Dojos of Beat Production Explored
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Fresh off a beatmaking sabbatical and bursting with gratitude for the rhythm wizards that keep our community's heart beating. Ever wondered what it takes to elevate your beatmaking game from the bedroom to the big stage? This episode shines a light on those secret training grounds, like the FlipABeatClub to…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Our esteemed guest is Burn The Topiary a Ontario, California Beatmaker/Producer. A veritable maestro in the art of rhythm, unveils the layers of personal expression and authenticity that have shaped his musical identity. Together, we reminisce about the therapeutic power of beats, the nostalgic '90s era tha…
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Matt.E.J (Founder, Organic Beat Sessions)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Step into the beat-laden universe of Matt.E.J, founder of Organic Beat Sessions, who brings the vibrant LA beat scene into your headphones with his journey from freestyling maestro to beat-making virtuoso. Our chat traverses the landscape of Matt.E.J's musical evolution, from the punk rock and hip-hop infus…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Season four comes roaring in with the indomitable King John ILL, a beat-making maestro whose rhythms and grooves are as royal as his title suggests. We peel back the layers of his artistic identity, from the genesis of his kingly name to the Instagram flip videos and Donut Lounge clips. Sit back and soak in…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Ever pondered the creative spark behind an electrifying bass line or the texture of a well-crafted beat? Jetlag Trav, the gifted bass guitarist and Beatmaker, joins me for a no-holds-barred conversation. We navigate Trav's artistic voyage from his formative albums to the live gigs that have crowds buzzing t…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Strap in for a symphony of stories as we welcome the extraordinary K' Luv aka THE GO Musician, Producer, Controllerise OG from the heart of Atlanta's music scene, to share his melodic journey from a trumpet-toting teen to a beat-making maestro. This episode is a rich tapestry woven with the sounds of a life…
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Beat-Tapes of 2023 (Extended Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 in 2024. There’s so much music out there that I had to come back and give yall another episode of some of the best beat-tapes & instrumental albums I heard in 2023. So press play, sit back relax, count ya blessings not ya problems and vibe out with us. Tracklist (Pla…
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Beat-Tapes x Instrumental Albums of 2023 EoY Edition
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On the final episode of 2023, Gldnmnd spins some of this year's most gripping beat tapes and instrumental masterpieces. The final notes of 2023 will echo through your speakers. No time for idle talk; turn the volume up on the tracks that have shaped your year and will still knock throughout 2024. All the be…
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The Power of Diverse Influences: A Conversation with Flobama
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” For episode 113, ever wondered how a beat maker infuses the traditional sounds of live drums with modern synths? Join us, as we spend an enlightening hour with Flobama, a versatile beat maker and live performer from Austin, Texas. His journey, from creating unique beats to becoming an educator in the music …
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Beats, Therapy, and Hip Hop: A Conversation with Philip Drummond
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Ever have a beat that just wouldn't leave your head? That's the power of music, and today, we're taking a deep dive into the world of beat making and its therapeutic benefits with our guest, Philip Drummond. Also known as Dr. Egon, he wears many hats - a beat maker, DJ, psychologist, and the director of the…
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Brooklyn Beats: The Cryptic One Story
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Unwrap the wisdom of Brooklyn-based music producer, DJ, and Centrifugal Force record label owner, Cryptic One. With over three decades honing his craft, Cryptic reveals the profound insights he has gleaned from his journey in the music industry. From his involvement in the Atom's Family collective, to his w…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 110, today's guest hails from Oakland, California. He's a Educator, DeeJay, Beatmaker, Live Performer, Audio Engineer, Multi-Media Artist, Father MacArthur Maze Crew Member and more. Please welcome DJ Basta with RootsandBranches.Org to the show. Enjoy and be sure check the links below! During thi…
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Beatversations with B4Lasers & ‘Growing Painz’ Album (Special Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 109, today's guests is an multi-event coordinator for Beatmakers Toolbox, Flipabeatclub (Chicago), Duck World Chicago, Unique Studio CEO, Beatmaker, Engineer, Digital Artist, overall amazing mutant reppin Wisconsin/Chicago Illinois B4Lasers. During this episode, we chopped it up about his new ins…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 108, today's guest hails from Tampa, Florida. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Quadruplet, Audio Technician, Music Gear Technician and more. Please welcome Matwithone.T to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspi…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 107, today's guest hails from Chicago Illinois. He's a DeeJay, Producer, R&B Lover, Lazy Corporate by day, 90s Sitcoms / Anime fanatic and more. Please welcome Cozy Cole G. to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, a…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 106, today's guest hails from Landcaster, California. He's a Five Signs Crew, Neck Brakers Crew member, Music Producer, Experimentalist, Film Composer, Sound Designer, Collaborator and more. Please welcome Mr. Abstract Butta Fingas to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During this episode…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 104, today's guest hails from Staten Island, New York. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Music Creator Mentor/Teacher, Software Developer by day, Beat Battle Champion & Creative by night, Twitch Streamer and more. Please welcome d3signer.dr3ams to the show. Enjoy and check the links below! During…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 104, today's guest hails from Sacramento, California. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Vocalist, Twitch Streamer, Blips & Beats Curator, Flipabeatclub member, Contributor to Sample Mode: Intro to Sound Design, Beat-making, and Creative Music Technologies A Berkeley Changemaker ® Course and featu…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 103, today's guest hails from Harlem, New York. He's a Beatmaker, Live Performer, gamer, Sleep Lover and well respected in these here streets. Please welcome The Great Lordt $txn (Pronounced Stan so Lordt Stan) to the show. He's modest but a definite Mutant. Enjoy and check the links below! Durin…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 102 today's guest hails from Florida. He's a Beatmaker, Content Creator, Retro Gamer, IT Engineer, R.P.D.B. Band member and more. Please welcome Fuchi to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, aspirations and more. He started making beats in …
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 101 today's guest hails from Connecticut. He's a Beatmaker, DeeJay, Skateboarder, Graphic Designer, live performer (recently performing at Seeing Sounds Festival) & more. Please welcome Mark Little to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations, as…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 100 today's guest hails from Alliance, Ohio. He's a Beatmaker, Collaborator, host of The Proven Knowledge Podcast, content creator & more. Please welcome Anthony Church to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his music journey, inspirations. Growing up in Ohio with an ecle…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 099 today's guests hail from Sacramento, CA. Started inside the garage of Rod Nice just messing around a morphed into a incredible band specializing in Hip Hop fusing with Jazz, Funk, R&B and other genres. Please welcome Bap Notes Music: Russel Brown (Guitarist) - @RusselBrown854, E-Quest (Keyboa…
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A Love Supreme CA (Special Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 098, today's guests represent a collective truly representing the DIY spirit. From the idea from Beatmakers TeedotEinsof and BlkGod9 to BurntheTopiary and his wife graciously providing a safe place for this special group of mutants to build something incredible for the beat community in Ontario C…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 097 today's guest hails from Emerald, Texas by way of Punta Gorda, Florida. He’s an United States Air Force Veteran, a Beatmaker Vet, Live Performer, Public Speaker, Husband, Father, Coach & more. Please welcome Elan Brio to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signatu…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 096 today's guest hails from Vallejo, California. He’s a Beatmaker, Live Performer, Flipabeatclub member & more. Please welcome the happiest Beatmaker who goes by the name…SydeQuest to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker. Growing up in Vallejo Califo…
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E+Ro=3 aka Erozilla (Beat Scene Veteran)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 095 today's guest hails from Pasadena, California. He’s a Music Producer, Entrepreneur, Live Performer, Soul Clap LA, Beat Cypher Collective & Beat Battery Event Coordinator, College Graduate, potential Actor and more. Please welcome E+Ro=3 aka Erozilla to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Happy Earth Day 🌱, Belated Record Store Day and 420 Day! On Episode 094 today's guest hails from Inglewood, California. She’s a Artist, Electronic Beatmaker, Entrepreneur, Live Performer, Executive Producer, Ladies Love Loops alum (watch here), Beat Cinema performance alum (watch here), Beats & Burgers 🍔 al…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 093 today's guest hails from Florida by way of Austin, Texas. He’s a Beatmaker, Engineer, Collaborator, Martial Arts Practitioner, Cookin Soul Beat Battle Champion (3X) and more. Please welcome Sam Drumlo to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker, music…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 092, today's guest hails from Pecan, Indiana. He’s a Beatmaker, Digital Artist, Twitch/YouTube Streamer. Please welcome J-Ideas to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker, musical upbringings (Dad being into vinyl records and a guitarist). Being a lone B…
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Beatversations with Tatzumakiii "GURU" Album Release (Special Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 091, today's guests is a Beatsmith FroM pLanet NaMEK. He a Ski Beatz Smack Pack 15 Runner Up, a HuMan encyclopedia for Beat Culture, and a Elf Audio Koala Sampler Master. He's been busy sharpening his skills since his last release and with this newest release (just in time for Bandcamp Friday), y…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Happy #404Day Everyone! On Episode 090, today's guest originally hails from Cincinnati Ohio, and is currently making waves in California. He’s a Beatmaker, DeeJay, Architect of Art Project Recordings, Chef, Digital Artist & amateur comedian. Please welcome Skyscraper to the show. Enjoy! During this episode,…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 089, today's guest hails from Ohio, and is currently an ATLien (Atlanta Georgia). He’s a Beatmaker, Musician, Twitch /YouTube Creator Collaborator, Sound Kit Designer, Controllerise member and Nusong Inc creator. Please welcome one of my sensei’s JFilt from Howtomakeverysickbeats.com to the show.…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 088, today's guest hails from Siler, North Carolina by way of Philadelphia Pennsylvania . He’s a Beatmaker, Collaborator, Event Coordinator, sound kit creator, performed for Controllerise Vibes Sessions. Please welcome C.R.I.S.T.E.N (Cristen.Really.Is.Talented.Enigmatic.Never Gives Up On What He …
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 087, today's guest hails from Hawaii by way of Atlanta Georgia. He’s a Beatmaker, Collaborator, Audio Engineer, United States Navy service member and 1/2 of Local Crew with Sunset Tim. Please welcome SHVN aka Shvnsinatra aka Sir Loop Diggah Jr to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped i…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 086, today's guest hails from California by way of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He’s a Beatmaker, Collaborator, community activist, gardener, husband, father and more. Please welcome #ALGOC Algorythm-C to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker, mus…
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Discovering J DILLA, His Music & Legacy (DILLA Month Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Today's episode features Detroit, Michigan Music Producer, Emcee, Drummer, Song Writer, Sound Engineer, 1/3 of the Legendary Slum Village, member of the supergroup The Soulquarians, collaborator in genres of Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B, Pop and more. Born to Ma Dukes as James Dewitt Yancey but known to the world…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” It's designated "Show Love Day"! This episode is dedicated to love, love of beats and anything far and in-between. Enjoy the show! Feel free to leave a comment, rating or donation if you feel this podcast is dope. Peace & Love! On Love (Mon$rock, Bap Notes & Freas) wenucryy by Ohricky Luv urself by Delaolla…
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Q No Rap Name (Philly 🦅 SuperBowl Edition)
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 083, today's guest hails from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by way of “The Bay Area” San Francisco, California. He’s a Beatmaker, Co-Organizer for Flipabeatclub - Philly Chapter and more. Please welcome Q No Rap Name to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature m…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 082, today's guest hails from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽 by way of Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷 . He’s a Rapper, Beatmaker, Creator of Koala Beatcast, Sound Designer and more. Please welcome Rémi MZ, The Frenchxican to the show. Enjoy! During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature monike…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 081, today's guests represent The Bump Show and are featured Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world. Many are participants in and affiliates with Flipabeatclub. An organization created by DIBIA$E and Mon$rock to create an atmosphere for music creators to link, network and shar…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 080, today's guest hails from Bakersfield, California. He’s a Beatmaker, Creator of The Bump Show, Collaborator, Service Member in the U.S. Air Force and more. Please welcome Ohricky to the show. Enjoy! During this episode we chopped it up about his signature moniker, musical upbringings/inspirat…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 079, today's guest hails from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Los Angeles, California. He’s a Beatmaker, Audio Engineer, Live Performer, VST Developer and Sound Designer. Please welcome Ya Boy Pax to the show. Enjoy! During this episode we chopped it up about his signature moniker, musical…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 078, today's guest hails from Connecticut currently residing in Brooklyn, New York. He’s a Beatmaker, Audio Engineer, Live Performer, Entrepreneur and graduate of the Full Sail Academy. Please welcome Wrex Mason to the show. Enjoy! During this episode chopped it up about his signature moniker, mu…
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Honorable Mention Beat-Tape x Instrumental Albums of 2022 (Bonus Levels) Edition
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Peace & Love yo! This is our honorable mention episode of Instrumental albums/Beat-Tapes of 2022. So much music out there. Enjoy! P.S. Don't Trust The Algorithms. a little anti, a little social by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist cazzo lunedi by B4Lasers White lighter IG loop by The Pink Lady Apple House Rest in…
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Instrumental Album x Beat-Tapes of 2022 Edition
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” Peace. The first episode of 2023 is a recap of dope Instrumental/Beat-Tapes of 2022. Cerebro tries to keep up. Enjoy! Habitat - Past in Present Tense Don't Do Me This Way - With Love, AA PSA #1 - Fallout: Vault 908 Lion - Grilchy Party Favors 3 - Pastels Exit 39 - Raw Randos Vol. 9003 Philth Spector Present…
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“Be a homie & let us know what you think” On Episode 076, today's guest hails from Wisconsin but reps the mid-west by way of Chicago, Illinois. He’s a Beatmaker, Engineer, Live Performer, Entrepreneur and has worked with some the music industry’s best (check the credits). Please welcome B4Lasers to the show. Enjoy! During this episode chopped it up…
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