Dope Sh!t Podcast

On this episode Uncommon Nasa reacts to an article about conscious rap that Samurai Banana came across.  Nasa breaks down the origins of the term and the different perspectives people have on it based on the era and region they may be from.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana discuss the recent acquisition of Bandcamp by Epic Games.  They talk over what this might mean for the future of the platform, the pending lawsuit vs. Google and debate Bandcamp's current pay structure.  

It's with a heavy heart that we present this episode of the Dope Sh!t Podcast.  Uncommon Nasa talks with Samurai Banana about working with Gajah, both on the road and in the studio and the guys offer a set full of Gajah's music.  If you are able, please contribute to Gajah's family for their memorial costs here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicks-loveGajah Tribute Set:Acid Reign - SosaGajah (w/King) - Duly NoticedLunar Pistols - Mija Lady (Awkward Remix)Gajah & Mute Speaker - Enough is EnoughGajah & Mute Speaker - I Grew UpUncommon Nasa - Origin Stories (w/ Gajah, Duke01, Short Fuze, Shortrock & Furious P)Gajah - Little Too MuchGuillotine Crowns - Horseman Armour (w/ Duke01 and Gajah)Arkyve - LOST IN THE ARKYVE (feat. Ellay Khule, Destruct, Bëond & Gajah)White Horse - Crossed Roads

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana have a passionate discussion about youth driven music fandom and how it's evolved and changed over the years, from the early to late 90's, up to today.  

On this episode Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana go down the deep dark youtube rabbit hole of semi-scamsters pushing MIDI Chord Packs as a "Cheat Code" for Music Production and Beat Making.

On this episode of the Dope Sh!t Podcast, Uncommon Nasa talks to Samurai Banana about the business of pressing vinyl and what's behind the massive delays, extended pre-order periods and higher prices for albums today.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk though the hype wave, purposes, successes and failings of Rap Genius aka Genius.  This conversation took place a few days before the news came out about the sale of the company and further layoff of workers at Genius.  Best of luck to all of those effected by the changes.  

Sigh.  On today's episode, Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk about the Anti-Mask (and Vax) movement within the music business.  This applies to venue owners, famous musicians, rappers, bartenders and beyond.  They get into the motivations for such positions by folks in entertainment and urge safety taking precedence over all.

The post-seasonal era has begun for the Dope Sh!t Podcast!  On episode 141 the guys discuss whether the world has gotten to dark for dark themed music and/or hip-hop.  Are we living in the times we were warned about?  Find out what Nasa and Banana think during this episode.

On this final episode of the 7th season we mark an end to the "seasonal era" of the show, moving to a standard "we post it when it's ready numbered format".  Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana dive back into tour discussion as Nasa felt like he needed to add some more context to last week's talk.  This episode really sheds light on the process that is booking a DIY tour and is essential listening to anyone planning such a thing in the future or anyone interested in hearing about the nuts and bolts.  Nasa mistakenly recorded with his fan running and window open, so enjoy the background sounds of motorcycles, sirens and possible UFO landings in the background as processed by Zoom's noise filters.  We'll be back in a few weeks for Episode #141!

In this first part of what needs to be a larger discussion, Uncommon Nasa tells Samurai Banana about his new-found comparison of the creative arts vs. the performing arts and how both relate uniquely to musicians.  

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana take a deep dive into Mashups, the history and evolution, the do's and don'ts and the differences between mashups and remixes.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk about the source of talent, how it's valued, evaluated and thought of by the public.  Loosely based on the episode of Netflix' "Pretend It's a City" which focuses on the same subject but comes to a very different conclusion.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana give their praise and love to the man behind the mask, MF DOOM.  Talking about the storied artists' career and breaking down their collective 5 favorite albums from his catalog.  

Spotify made the news again with their new promo campaigns for artists which some online have deemed "pay for play" campaigns.  Samurai Banana and Uncommon Nasa felt obligated to discuss it, presenting some reasoned opinions, facts and plusses and negatives of the new policy.  

Uncommon Nasa tells Samurai Banana about one of his experiences recording standard pop music in the late 1990's.  

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk through the affects a President can have on overall music and culture, even inadvertently.  

The guys discuss the meaning behind the word "freestyle" and how it's evolved over time.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana have a wide ranging conversation that gets into what youthful rebellion looked like in the 90's compared to today, activism and generational shifts.

Samurai Banana and Uncommon Nasa discuss the phenomenon of paid online live shows including their own level of interest, the positives and negatives and it's effects on the post- covid musical landscape.