As today’s guest and I discussed in this episode, sometimes we throw around superlatives too easily in rap. Crowning certain lyricists as elite, when they’re respectable, but nothing close to great. Grouping the Matt Ryans of the world, with the Dan Marinos. Not every ball player, or rapper, is a true Hall of Fame, gold jacket type of guy. When it comes to lyrics and putting intricate rhymes together, Skyzoo is one of those minted, elite pens.

In this episode, we discuss Skyzoo’s love for writing, lessons he’s learnt as a successful independent artist over the past two decades, and the making of his thoughtful new album with Apollo Brown, Luxury Tax.

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (1:21).

The Interview (2:32).

Knicks prospects for 2027, and Spurs / Wemby criticism (3:10).

Skyzoo’s love for writing (13:52).

Lessons from a successful indie rapper, 20 years in the game (25:35).

The core theme of Luxury Tax (36:13).

The creative connection between Apollo Brown & Skyzoo (51:48).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:00:48).

Buy/stream Luxury Tax here: https://apollobrown.bandcamp.com/album/luxury-tax

Follow Skyzoo on Twitter here: https://x.com/skyzoo

Follow Skyzoo on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/skyzoothewriter/?hl=en

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

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Speaking to today’s guest genuinely moved me. I was feeling burnt out and uninspired, running on fumes as I hopped on the mic and pressed record, set to speak with the LA-based, Koreatown Oddity.

But after hearing fascinating insight, as he guided me through the hallways of his mind with humour and remarkable perspective, spending 2+ hours with me, smiling through constant technical difficulties we were experiencing throughout... his foundational sense of faith, and positive energy was genuinely contagious.

I couldn’t help but feel pumped up, and grateful for getting to speak to such talented and interesting artists on this show, such as The Koreatown Oddity.

In this episode, we discussed his affinity for gritty lo-fi music, where his unshakeable sense of belief comes from, general life philosophies, the making of THAI TAPE and his latest record on Stones Throw, Purdy, and much, much more.

If you’re a fan of Koreatown Oddity’s wildly strange and unique art, or are simply curious to learn more, then this sprawling and genuinely deep conversation is an absolute MUST-listen.

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (1:23).

The Interview (3:36).

KTO’s affinity for gritty, lo-fi music (9:22).

The Koreatown influence on KTO’s artistic trajectory (20:30).

KTO’s unflinching sense of faith (29:38).

The Thai influence of THAI TAPE (40:07).

The deeply reflective messaging of Purdy (50:00).

How KTO’s mind state influenced the making of Purdy (57:48).

Advice on how to stay driven to pursue your craft, despite lack of recognition (1:14:44).

The dreamy, contemplative sound of Purdy (1:21:34).

Support Purdy here: https://www.stonesthrow.com/store/purdy/

Follow The Koreatown Oddity on Twitter here: https://x.com/KoreatownOddity

Follow The Koreatown Oddity on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ktownodd/?hl=en

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

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Few albums pack in as much musical and lyrical diversity as Yaphet does, the latest Curly Castro album fully produced by Locust, released on Backwoodz Studioz.

Castro is as dynamic as ever on this new album, slicing through Locust’s electric, drum-forward production with impassioned energy, delivering one of, not only his most dynamic albums yet, but his most personal.

Delving into topics like his recent health issues, challenges with the birth of his daughter, in such a raw and unfiltered way - Castro and Locust created something that feels both futuristic, and indebted to the past, all at the same time. This is one of the strongest releases of the year.

In this episode, we delve into their creative relationship, the vulnerablity displayed on Yaphet and its eclectic sound, the greatness found in the new generation of rappers coming up, and much more.

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (1:23).

The Interview (2:50).

Castro and Locust’s creative relationship (5:31).

Locust’s production style (11:03).

Castro’s dynamic MC style (16:40).

Locust’s musical background (18:02).

The vulnerability found on Yaphet (24:53).

Castro reflects on his ability to create art, despite his recent health issues (36:47).

B-boy essence on Yaphet (44:41).

The greatness of the young generation of rappers, aka ‘new mutants’ (47:15).

The sonic vision and chronological progression of Yaphet (52:52).

The creative process behind Yaphet’s intro and lead single (1:01:18).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:06:58).

Buy Yaphet here: https://backwoodzstudioz.com/collections/yaphet?srsltid=AfmBOopi20q1_xiFyM9mjidgY57MRPUltlcXf843XYH1eXiNV0MI8xj3

Follow Curly Castro on Twitter here: https://x.com/Curly_Castro

Follow Locust on Twitter here: https://x.com/and_Locust

Follow Curly Castro on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/curlycastro/

Follow Locust on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/plain_old_mike_and_locust_/

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