On this extra special episode we talk to Griddy's father about growing up in Scotland, traveling the world and experiences immigrating to the United States.על ידי Brooklynprops Podcast

We did a joint show with Effwhutuheard Radio. Join the Brooklyn Props crew, Wolf of BK and DJ Tay Ferg as we comment on some previous shows. Everything form gentrification to the current goth-rap trends. You can find Effwhutuheard Radio on iTunes.על ידי Brooklyn Props Podcast

This week the crew welcomes DJ Still Life, creator of Str8 West Coastin, a West Coast hip-hop party hosted in Brooklyn every summer. We talk about how Still Life got started DJing in California, and how legendary crews like the Beat Junkies and Invisibl Skratch Piklz inspired him. Then we switch gears to discuss his experiences DJing in NYC over th…

This episode we are joined by A$AP Rocky collaborator, sound engineer, producer, and composer Daniel Lynas. We talk about his start as a performer, the advantages of going to school in NYC, and what contributed to his early success. We then get technical and talk about his love for loud speakers, Wurlitzer organs, and the importance of studio room …

Most hip-hop fans are familiar with XXL's annual "Freshman" class of up-and-coming rappers. As rap music--and its fans--get older, we thought it would be fun to discuss which rappers are part of the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. In this episode, we try to answer the following questions: What does it it take to become an Upperclassmen? What …

This episode is dedicated to conscious rap. We explore the different definitions of conscious rap, where it started, political vs. non-political conscious rap, and how modern rappers have evolved these ideals. We also talk about some our favorite current conscious rappers.

This episode we are joined by the writer, producer and cast of the short film "Harlem Love." We spoke to the independent filmmakers about their entire production process, from writing the script and casting the roles, to developing the set and costumes designs and filming in NYC. We also talked about full-length films vs. short films, navigating th…

What is it about modern producers that makes them as marketable as performing artists? The crew unpacks this and other questions as we talk about how the role of the producer has evolved into a tastemaker for the music industry. Topics include: The difference between producers like Puffy and DJ Premier, what makes a producer hot, and defining "trad…

This podcast is for the sports fans. We open the show with the NFL and the Josh Norman situation: Is he out of position? Overpaid? Then we talk about the best of the young quarterbacks in the league (aka Goff vs. Wentz) [6:00]; Belichick getting it done; Darrelle Revis; and the best receivers in the league. [14:00] We also pour one out for Jameis W…

Just the crew on this one. We open with our [MUSIC] segment and get into the controversy surrounding Frank Ocean's recent split with the Universal Music Group. We discuss the events that led up to the split, identify the stakeholders involved, talk about where all the money goes, the larger legal issues, and how this may change the way labels finan…

Today we interview a member of the Brooklyn Radio podcast family, Leschea, creator and host of the Leschea Show. We talk about her experiences growing up in Bed-Stuy, how she went from singing in talent shows to touring with artists, and her relationship with Warner Brothers record label [12:30]. We also get into the creation of her podcast [25:00]…

It's just the crew on this one. We open the show with [SPORTS] and talk about the issues surrounding the Rio Olympics and how we feel this may effect the athletes, as well as, those in attendance. Is there doo-doo in the water? Are athletes getting robbed? Should you watch Olympic basketball? Afterwards we get into our [CULTURE][19:35] segment wher…

Our guest for this episode is Masta Ace. From his first appearance on "The Symphony" (1988), to his most recent release, The Falling Season, Ace has consistently made great music. His verses are always intentful, and his albums are filled with songs with meaning. He is a true Brooklyn emcee; more wit, more skill and less rah-rah. Intelligent and gi…

The whole crew is back on this episode. We open the show with [SPORTS][4:05] and commemorate the great Muhammad Ali. Griddy shares some of his favorite stories about the boxing legend as we go into his history as an athlete, as a leader and as a once-in-a-lifetime personality. We also talk a little basketball [26:00] and give our take on The Finals…

Leaner and meaner. It's just the boys on this one. We open the show with [SPORTS] and discuss Mayweather v. Mcgregor [1:20]. The rumors, the facts and all in between. We then talk a little baseball, some Knicks and move into our [CULTURE] segment where we get into the Streaming Wars [13:40]. We discuss the major and minor music streaming services, …

After a hiatus the crew is BACK! We changed studios and changed our format, but have not changed our attitude. We are now splitting the show into segments. For our SPORTS segment, we talk a little NBA, some Johnny Football and suggest some social media rules for athletes. For our CULTURE segment, we recap a recent trip to Atlanta (19:00), and compa…

A cold open to match the Brooklyn weather. From the tundra of NYC, we got a new set-up with the same crew. We comment on recent events such as the lackluster Grammy awards, the NBA All-Star weekend and our breakdown of the television show Empire. We also talk about Joey Bada$$, his latest album B4.Da.$$, and get into the industry behind urban artis…

2014 was a crazy year and we sum it up in under 60 minutes. We talk some Cosby, a bit of Ghostface, and we do our version of album reviews for "The New Classic" and "The Pinkprint." Afterwards the crew gets into the hip-hop artists you should check, groups you may have missed, what the kids are really listening to, and some British people. Another …

On this episode we welcome actor Parisa Fitz-Henley. We talk about getting her start in pageants, living the international model life, working in music videos, and transitioning into film and telelvision. We also get into the grind of being a working actor, including agents and directors, portfolios and auditioning, as well as, how she stays creati…

Traum Diggs talks to us about growing up in Brooklyn and how hip-hop was seen on the streets back then, the pedigree of Philadelphia as a home of emcees, finding inspiration and writing from a personal perspective, collaborating with international artists, working with live musicians and staying motivated as an independent artist. All this plus Bob…

The crew welcomes our first singer-songwriter Timothy Ruiz. Repping New Jersey, Timmy breakdowns the grind of an indepedent singer. We get into his origins, getting started at open mics, developing relationships with clubs, booking gigs and how he stays motivated. We also talk about why Jersey City and why performers should check it, as well as, ge…

We return after an unanticipated hiatus. The crew covers the recent award shows, summer travels and the 50 vs. Floyd squabble (shots fired!). We also discuss Ferguson and whether hip-hop artists have a responsibility to respond. All that plus roller coasters, brunch, Becky Hamon, Bridgeport, Kevin Durant, Clive Owen and the King of TV breaking down…

This week the crew is joined by hip-hop group Weekend Money. Ness and Baghdaddy represent the new Brooklyn, an eclectic blend of tradition and innovation. We get into their mutual love of electro and how that led to their first recording session (shouts to Prkr) at The Brickhouse as well as insight into how they create their “future-trap sound,” th…

DJ Sakir reminds us of DJs like King Britt and Geology, equal parts soulful and ecletic. She joins the crew on this episode to talk music, art and life. We get into the origins of her creativity and her forthcoming DJ lifestyle brand OHM, how she deals with the male-dominated DJ culture, booking gigs in Brooklyn, growing up in Florida and participa…

This week the crew discusses gentrification. We provide context to this complex issue by talking about being priced out of neighborhoods, how class and race define the issue, the benefits of gentrification and some tips for assimilaitng to Brooklyn culture in our Anti-Gentrifier's Guide. All that plus Frank Ocean, Gang Starr, Carmelo and the Knicks…

The crew is back for the new year and we play catch-up. We talk about the Grammy Awards, the Macklemore controversy, Kanye's influence on the Kendrick/Imagine Dragons mash-up and whether Lorde's win means a return to conscious lyrics. We then talk about what was new for us in 2013. We follow that up with some sports talk, whether defense wins champ…

This week we are joined by DJ Ayres, co-owner of T&A Records and co-founder of The Rub, one of the longest running and arguably best dance parties in New York City. We talk about his start in Mississippi, the mid-nineties music scene in New York, building with Mark Ronson, Darshan Jesrani (Metro Area), and Dan Bayless (Escort) in college and how th…

This week brings rap duo Tanya Morgan to the studio to talk about their new album Rubber Souls. Rappers Donwill and Von Pea talk about working with producer 6th Sense, writing to beats versus writing free verse, balancing solo work and group work, collaborating with a Who's Who of underground hip-hop, Von's mixing and mastering skill, Don's movie t…

This week's episode welcomes the Buendia Brooklyn/INK crew to discuss Latinos and Hip-Hop. Comprised of several New York-based Latin and Latin-American artists, as well as Rack and T-Killa (founder of INK) fresh out of Mexico, the Buendia/INK crew provides key insight into Spanish-language hip-hop. We get into the stereotypes, how the music transla…

Fall is here and the crew is back talking masculinity. Really? Really. We cover college football and whether the recent string of blowouts is good for the game. Then it is NFL time, where we comment on the recent rule changes and declare our favorite teams. Afterwards, Griddy breaks down the Mayweather fight and provides insight on how the lack of …

The crew is back at Ishlabs to recap the summer. We start with the most successful albums of the summer, giving props to Big Sean, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Jay-Z and Kanye. We also talk about the song of the summer ("Blurred Lines") and the Robin Thicke vs. the estate of Marvin Gaye legal controversy. If you haven't listened to the Big Sean "Contro…

The crew is back with Brooklyn duo A-Alikes. Having successfully navigated the hip-hop music scene for a decade plus, rappers K and Ness are the real deal. We talk about their history, first connecting at FAMU and living in a house full of emcees and producers, helping start the first Zulu Nation chapter in Tallahassee, maintaining as emcees that t…

We back again. This time we got A&R/Producer for Soul Temple Records and Senior Art Director for Koch/eOne Music Mr. Andrew Kelley (aka Mr. Hat Trick). We get into all things Wu and discuss the sound of the latest Ghostface Killah album "Twelve Reasons To Die." We talk about the amazing Adrian Younge and how he achieved that authentic 'classic' sou…

We upgraded the sound and are now recording at IshLabs located in downtown Brooklyn. For our inaugural show we discuss influence, in particular, the influence hip-hop has had on us. We talk about the significance of Jay-Z making TIME's Most Influential People in the World list, how hip-hop changed our fashion sense, which eras had the most influenc…

The crew is joined by emcee AllOne (Bruce Pandolfo). He's a writer, a bookworm and a real dope lyricists. We talk about how Epitaph Records got him into hip-hop, his, evolution as a performer, using musicians vs. produced beats, writing in a vacuum, his MegaBus skills and how he got his gets his music out. That plus, summer hip-hop tours, the riche…

The crew is back with an Afterhours edition of the podcast, which means no topic, just talk. We get into early-bird specials at the 40/40 club, why Blis strongly dislikes Philadelphia and what is happening with Little Wayne. Plus we talk Demigodz and the worst March Madness commentary ever.

We welcome back Stephen Rafferty to talk movies. We start with fim school and his pre-digital education, his first jobs, how digital is changing how things get made and what really goes on when you work with actors. Stephen also talks about what it takes to make it behind the scenes, educates us on Hollywood unions and how you can get fired. Plus B…

The crew welcomes Stephen Rafferty, a writer for The Metal Observer, to discuss heavy metal music. This is the best heavy metal episode on a hip-hop podcast ever. We get into the origins of the music, the difference between Black Metal and Death Metal, what mathcore is, why Slayer kicks ass and whether hip-hop heads and metal heads have the same ta…

Is Trinidad James the worst rapper ever? This week the crew talks 'wack' music and its place in hip-hop. Is it a generation thing? Is it about skills? What's wrong with just having a good beat? We answer these questions as well as Snoop Lion vs. The Wailers, Frank Ocean vs. Chris Brown and some bad RHCP impressions. Ain't nobody podcasting like thi…

We back like the Nets in the Eastern Conference. Fresh for the New Year, we do the usual stuff like recap hip-hop albums you should have got and projects to look forward to in 2013 and the biggest sellers We also get into the unusual, like a Lord Finesse reality show, cankles and why Steph Curry can't listen to EPMD. Brown liquor is in effect. Subs…

This week the crew welcomes Tommy and we talk rivalries. From the classic to the not so impressive, we talk about how battling is not what it used to be, the difference between beef and rivals and whether Nicki Minaj could hang with Jean Grae in a battle. We also discuss the Forbes' list of the highest paid musicians of 2012, Kendrick Lamar, Celtic…

This episode features producer Andrew Kelley, fresh from the left coast where he was with the RZA, working on the Man with the Iron Fist soundtrack. He shares with us his experience working with The Abbot, as well as other members of the Wu. We go behind the scenes and get into how albums get put together, how guest appearances get done, how emcees…

We got the crew back, talking Brooklyn Nets and New York Comic Con. We preview the new Barclays Center, review what went down during our recent trip to a Brooklyn Nets preseason game and talk nerd culture. We also let loose on Kreayshawn, Russian billionaires and ask the age old question, who spends the most money rappers or pro athletes.…

We return with a special episode featuring 2/3 of the Effwhutuheard crew. We talk about their podcast, how they got their start and compare regional hip-hop scenes. We are also joined by upcoming emcee Mr. Philips and get into old vs. new hip-hop, the mechanics of rhyming and drop a couple of poorly engineered freestyle sessions (my bad). Be sure t…

This week the crew is joined by poet Maxwell Berger. We talk spoken word as sport, life as inspiration and the link between hip-hop and poetry. We do a 'classic' reading of a classic hip-hop verse, go H.A.M. on H.A.M. and Maxwell blesses us with one of his latest spoken word pieces. Plus we got accents!…

The crew is back and it's all about the Olympic Games. We talk water sports, fencing, Asian hair and the Swedish House Mafia. We also get into a bit of skateboarding with homie Eby Ghafarian of Naysayer Skateboards. Go Team!

The crew is joined by Tommy and Daniel, two 'hip-hop heads' and we discuss what it means to be a hip-hop fan, how fans have changed and advice for younger hip-hop fans on how to be official. We also get into the Lord Finesse lawsuit, business management and MC Shy-D. Shouts to notjustnoise.com!

In honor of the 4th of July, the crew talks about independent hip-hop record labels. We highlight independent music from the past and talk about the current state of indy hip-hop. Listen as we play songs you may not have heard in years or ever! We also get into a "name that tune" game using independent singles towards the end. There are two technic…

The crew is joined by prop master Mari Zazzaro. We go in on Spotify, then talk to Mari about how she got started in movies, her commercial work, union vs. non-union work and the wonders of Craigslist. Movies, music and lots of tequila. Who else is holding it down like this!

On this episode the crew previews summer movies, summer television, upcoming music releases and summer concerts. It is our most 'crossover' show yet. We also give some poignant travel tips, drink recipes and still find time to make fun of Chris Brown.