Politickin' With Eddie

On this episode of Politickin' With Eddie, I have an in-depth discussion with Maseo AKA Plug Three AKA Vincent Mason of De La Soul. He provides the most recent update on where things are with Tommy Boy regarding streaming the classic De La Soul albums. If you want the raw, HONEST play by play on the situation, you need to listen to this episode. We also talk never before heard details on the two upcoming De La Soul albums: the DJ Premier/Pete Rock helmed-project and AOI Part 3. Finally, we talk a little Trump and what it was like to play the Obama White House. All that and much more!

On this episode, we sit down with Domino and A-Plus of the WORLD FAMOUS, LEGENDARY Hieroglyphics crew. We start with gentrification in the Bay Area/northern California and Denver and brush on the possible inevitability of gentrification basically everywhere and talk their unique history of activism. Of course, we discuss their extremely pioneering (way back in 1995!) and innovative use of the internet to successfully further their exposure and create a closer connection with fans. The discussion moves on to the current streaming era and the differences between coming up when they were in the 90’s and nowadays. Wisdom is offered to younger artists wishing to breakout. Then, of course we talk politics. We talk the 2020 candidates. Some of them get some very critical looks haha. We also talk the societal issues that they are particularly concerned about. Finally, we hit some unlikely sonic influences for Domino, California marijuana vs Colorado weed, OJ Simpson and how he may factor into poor romantic decisions

On this episode, we discuss the latest campaign stumbles of perceived front runner Joe Biden. We talk his appeal with the black community, his changed stance on the Hyde Amendment, Anita Hill, his climate change proposal and more. We also cover Tyler The Creator's new album IGOR. DJ Khaled comes up. Check it out and enjoy! Oh yah, you should definitely subscribe, rate us highly and give us a positive review.

For this episode, the Politickin' With Eddie team sits down to talk culture vultures in hip hop. What is a culture vulture? Are we always talking about white people when the term is used? Is Lyor Cohen a culture vulture? What about Post Malone? Eminem? We also cover the rise of Political Culture Vulture-ing. No shortage of spicy talk, wild opinions and STRAIGHT FACTS. Please join us for this special discussion...and as always, subscribe,  rate us highly and give us a positive review if you are so inclined!

For this episode, we are joined for the first time by new Politickin' With Eddie team member, Doug as we discuss a variety of timely topics including UK's Prime Minister Theresa May resigning and Tyler The Creator's reaction, the latest developments in Meek Mill's legal situation, the Harriet Tubman $20 bill (or lack thereof) and more! We also debut our new regular segment with the great name Politickin' (!) where this week we cover Cory Booker attempting to freestyle, Ari Melber, and well, Bernie Sanders over trap beats. Join us! (And also subscribe and rate us highly!)

In the second episode, I start off with offering my take on every announced Democratic candidate for 2020. Lasted a bit longer than anticipated but I talk too much so eh. Then, I sit down with rapper/songwriter Trev Rich, who was recently featured on "Elevate" on the excellent Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack. We discuss his involvement in the soundtrack, his grandfather's work with a musical legend, his approach to songwriting, mental health and the black community, working with Joe Budden and of course...politics. Plus much, more more.

I introduce myself and my background to the 100% of the audience who has absolutely no clue who I am and why I'm hosting this podcast. I then sit down with Harlem's finest, Smoke DZA, who also happens to be the creator of two excellent politically themed projects, 2010's George Kush Da Button and 2016's Don't Pass Trump The Blunt. Smoke DZA (who provided the name for this podcast btw) talks his political views, upcoming musical projects, battling Immortal Technique back in the day, weed, his passion for wrestling and so much more.