A music podcast rooted in hip hop culture that aims to spotlight rising and under-appreciated artists. Hosted by music journalists Thomas Hobbs, Sam Davies and Oumar Saleh, each episode of Exit the 36 Chambers features thoughtful debate, beats, and interviews with artists, writers and industry insiders.
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3 music lovers / 3 albums / 3 top tracks Ben Coley, Calum Goddard & Broughton Sedgwick discuss their favourite releases from the week just gone.
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Anthony Fantano, the Internet's busiest music nerd, rounds up his weekly rants and reviews, occasionally chatting with artists and other content creators.
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Ep. 54: Plastic Beach Classic Review + BROCKHAMPTON is back
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Join us on the Plastic Beach!The boys continue their classic review trend and talk about a mutual favorite, Plastic Beach by Gorillaz. They also discuss the latest single and video from BROCKHAMPTON and if they'll be listening to the new project.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seemsketchypod and follow us on Spotify, SoundCloud, an…
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Ep. 53: Discovery Classic Review + GRAMMYs Reactions
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The boys are back with another classic review, this time with a fan-requested album they haven't listened to before—Discovery by Daft Punk. They give their thoughts on the album and the impact of Daft Punk on music as a whole as well as react to the winners from this past weekend's GRAMMY Awards.By Seems Sketchy
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Ep. 52: Kev Interview + Scary Hours 2 Review
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Certified Lover Boy season is almost upon us!The boys review the latest teaser EP from Drake, Scary Hours 2, and feature their second-ever guest interview with local rapper Kev. They talk to Kev about his latest release February's Facade and what he hopes to do with his rap career.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seemsketchypod and …
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Ep. 51: Bobby Shmurda is Free!! + Slowthai Review
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Bobby Shmurda is finally free!!! In the latest episode of the Seems Sketchy Pod, the boys celebrate the freedom of everyone's favorite hat-throwing rapper while also reviewing the latest album from Slowthai, the introspective TYRON. They also talk about the end of Daft Punk and a new single from Kero Kero Bonito.Make sure to follow us on Twitter an…
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Episode 10: UK Drill Special w/ AM & Lavida Loca
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The final episode of our first season is a UK drill special! We chat to UK drill pioneer AM about censorship, being part of the UK's coolest rap duo (alongside Skengdo), the gentrification of Brixton, and drill music's continuing political relevance. There's also an interview with rising star Lavida Loca, a 22-year-old female drill rapper who calls…
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In the penultimate episode of our first season, we have a very special interview and live performance courtesy of Ohio soul legend Norman Whiteside. While serving a highly contentious prison sentence, music from Norman's 1977 masterpiece You Can Fly On My Aeroplane (recorded under the moniker of Wee) began to be sampled by the likes of Kanye West, …
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Episode 8: Drillminister & Dean Van Nguyen
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Welcome to Episode eight! We interview Drillminister, an outspoken political rapper from south London who thinks Boris is a "p*ssio", wears a balaclava, and is running for London Mayor. We also go deep on the career of the inimitable Ghostface Killah with Irish rap writer Dean Van Nguyen, share our thoughts on the rise of TikTok, and review Megan T…
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On episode seven we chat to rising UK rap duo OthaSoul about channelling psychedelics, the revival of jazz rap, and their experiences working with Frank Ocean. There's also an interview with Olumide, who is one of PG County's trippiest rappers, a discussion on the timelessness of OutKast with gal-dem's music editor Tara Joshi, a 'Pedigree' segment …
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Episode 6: Jayaire Woods & Jaelani Turner-Williams
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It's episode six! We chat to brilliant Chicago emcee Jayaire Woods about how rapping helps him to be less introverted + what it was like being label mates with the Migos. There's also a timely discussion on misogyny in rap with US writer Jaelani Turner-Williams, a review of the new Busta Rhymes LP, and a chat with UK music journalist Jesse Bernard …
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Episode 5: R Baron Group & Five Steez
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On a jam-packed episode five we chat to Picaso and TK Kimbro about running the R Baron Group, a pioneering rap management firm that discovered and manages already legendary west coast artists such as 03 Greedo, Shoreline Mafia, and Drakeo the Ruler. There's also an interview with Jamaican rapper Five Steez about the revolution that fuels his music,…
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Episode 4: Bobby Vylan & Trey Alston
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We're excited to share episode four with you. We chat to rising punk rapper Bobby Vylan, who talks us through his love for DMX and how his own music tries to make sense of a broken Britain. There's also a review of the Smoke Boys final album, a look at the importance of 2Pac's unreleased One Nation project for a new segment called 'The Shelf', and …
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Episode 3: Lord Apex & Donna-Claire Chesman
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Episode three features an interview with Lord Apex, one of rap's most prolific rising artists and a man w/ unparalleled levels of waviness. There's also a review of Benny the Butcher's new LP, debates on whether Eminem has the best flow ever + the idea that grime is dead, and a discussion with writer Donna-Claire Chesman about the importance of her…
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Episode 2: Master Peace & Taylor Crumpton
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For episode two we interview Master Peace, an artist from Morden just as comfortable rapping as he is singing indie anthems. There's also a review of Headie One's Edna, a debate on the ethics behind emcees supporting Donald Trump, and a discussion with Dallas-born rap writer Taylor Crumpton about why women in rap might find some solace in their alt…
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Episode 1: Chris Crack & Mista Strange
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Welcome to episode one of Exit the 36 Chambers! We interview Chicago's subversive rapper / "R&B thug" Chris Crack, who remains one of hip hop's most underrated artists. There's also a review of Savage Mode II, a debate on whether Drake should be considered a GOAT emcee, and a discussion with openly gay UK rapper Mista Strange and music journalist E…
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Ep. 99: Daniel Caesar, Kim Petras, Ed Sheeran, Poppy, Uboa, Tom MacDonald, "Old Town Road" Music Video
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Anthony reviews Daniel Caesar's Case Study 01, Kim Petras' Clarity, Ed Sheeran's No.6 Collaborations Project, Poppy's Choke EP, Uboa's The Origin of My Depression, and Tom MacDonald's "If I Was Black." He also comments on his own appearance in the "Area 51" music video for Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," as well as the phenomenon of remixing remixes. …
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Ep. 98. Dreamville, The Raconteurs, Pi'erre Bourne, Jaden Smith, Old Town Road Remix, Billie Eilish & Justin Bieber, Jermaine Dupri, Morrissey
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Anthony reviews Dreamville's Revenge of the Dreamers III, The Raconteurs' Help Us Stranger, Pi'erre Bourne's The Life of Pi'erre 4, Jaden Smith's ERYS, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug and Mason Ramsey, and Billie Eilish's remix of "Bad Guy" featuring Justin Bieber. He also weighs in on Jermaine Dupri's recent…
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Ep. 97: Kanye West, Post Malone, AJR, Prince, Thom Yorke, Kirin J. Callinan, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
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Anthony reviews Kanye West's "Brothers" ft. Charlie Wilson, Post Malone's "Goodbyes" ft. Young Thug, AJR's Neotheater, Prince's Originals, Thom Yorke's ANIMA, Kirin J. Callinan's Return to Center, and Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's Bandana. Then in a podcast exclusive LET'S ARGUE segment he shares his thoughts on so-called "type beats." Learn more about …
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Ep. 96: Baroness, Bill Callahan, Daphni, Lil Nas X, black midi, Rich Brian, Taylor Swift
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Anthony reviews Baroness' Gold & Grey, Bill Callahan's Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest, Daphni's Sizzling EP, Lil Nas X's 7 EP, black midi's Schlagenheim, and Rich Brian's "Yellow." He also weighs in on the recent Taylor Swift song ownership controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Ep. 95: Young Nudy & Pi'erre Bourne, Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled, Flying Lotus, Rammstein, slowthai
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Anthony reviews Young Nudy & Pi'erre Bourne's Sli'Merre, Megan Thee Stallion's Fever, DJ Khaled's Father of Asahd, Flying Lotus' Flamagra, Rammstein's untitled album, and slowthai's Nothing Great About Britain. Plus an exclusive LET'S ARGUE segment, as well as commentaries on Anthony's "unbearably white" audience and the inherent value of the numbe…
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TRIPLE THR3AT PODCAST - VAMPIRE WEEKEND, SLOWTHAI & TYLER THE CREATOR
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3 Music lovers; Ben Coley, Calum Goddard & Broughton Sedgwick talk about their 3 favourite albums from the week just gone. The boys discuss their favourite 3 tracks from each Album. This week they discuss Vampire Weekend's 'Father of the Bride', Slowthai's debut album 'Nothing Great about Britain' & Tyler the Creator's critically acclaimed 'IGOR'. …
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Ep. 94: Tyler the Creator, Vampire Weekend, Big Thief, Carly Rae Jepsen, Injury Reserve, Denzel Curry
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Anthony reviews Tyler, the Creator's IGOR, Vampire Weekend's Father of the Bride, Big Thief's UFOF, Carly Rae Jepsen's Dedicated, Injury Reserve's self-titled album, and Denzel Curry's "Speedboat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Needle Drop
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Ep. 93: Rico Nasty, ScHoolboy Q, Tyler the Creator, Slipknot, Mac DeMarco, Logic, Gus Dapperton, Slauson Malone
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Anthony reviews Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats' Anger Management, ScHoolboy Q's CrasH Talk, Tyler the Creator's "Earfquake," Slipknot's "Unsainted," Mac DeMarco's Here Comes the Cowboy, Logic's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Gus Dapperton's Where Polly People Go to Read, and Slauson Malone's A Quiet Farwell 2016-2018. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Ep. 92: Beyoncé, Cage the Elephant, Dos Monos, Lizzo, FKA twigs, Kanye West
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Anthony reviews Beyoncé's HOMECOMING: The Live Album, Cage the Elephant's Social Cues, Dos Monos' Dos City, Lizzo's Cuz I Love You, FKA twigs' "Cellophane," and comments on Kanye West's Sunday Service performance at Coachella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Needle Drop
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Ep. 91: BTS, PUP, Aries, The Chemical Brothers, Anderson .Paak, Kevin Abstract, Flying Lotus, Juice WRLD
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Anthony reviews BTS's Map of the Soul: Persona, Kevin Abstract's "Baby Boy," Flying Lotus' "Fire Is Coming" ft. David Lynch, PUP's Morbid Stuff, Aries' Welcome Home, The Chemical Brothers' No Geography, Anderson .Paak's Ventura, and in a podcast exclusive LET'S ARGUE segment he comments on the matter of Juice WRLD being a "corporate-friendly XXXTen…
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Ep. 90: Quelle Chris, Weyes Blood, Ibibio Sound Machine, Show Me the Body, ScHoolboy Q ft. Travis Scott, Kevin Abstract, Lil Uzi Vert
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Anthony reviews Quelle Chris' Guns, Weyes Blood's Titanic Rising, Ibibio Sound Machine's Doko Mien, Show Me the Body's Dog Whistle, ScHoolboy Q's "CHopstix" ft. Travis Scott, Kevin Abstract's ARIZONA baby, and Lil Uzi Vert's "That's a Rack" & "Sanguine Paradise." Also, in a podcast exclusive LET'S ARGUE segment, he comments streaming's possibly neg…
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Ep. 89: Billie Eilish, The Comet Is Coming, Billy Woods & Kenny Segal, La Dispute, Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus, JPEGMAFIA
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Anthony reviews Billie Eilish's When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go, The Comet Is Coming's Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery, Billy Woods & Kenny Segal's Hiding Places, La Dispute's Panorama, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, and JPEGMAFIA's "The Who." Plus in a podcast-exclusive LET'S ARGUE segment, he comme…
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Ep. 88: Nav, Logic, Stella Donnelly, American Football, Lil Nas X, Warner Music & Endel
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Anthony reviews Nav's Bad Habits, Logic's Supermarket, Stella Donnelly's Beware of the Dogs, and American Football's third album. He also comments on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" being kicked off Billboard's country charts and Warner Music's recent signing of Endel, a mood music algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…
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