97 episodes

Welcome to Benny's Crib, a RhymeBeat production. Grab a chair and join the genuine conversation. Conversation topics usually begin with hip hop, but may flow into art, life, love and overall philosophy. Get cozy, and thank you for being here!

Benny's Crib RhymeBeat

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Welcome to Benny's Crib, a RhymeBeat production. Grab a chair and join the genuine conversation. Conversation topics usually begin with hip hop, but may flow into art, life, love and overall philosophy. Get cozy, and thank you for being here!

    Kristina Kentigian, Angelikah Fahray, Just Milk (EP 107)

    Kristina Kentigian, Angelikah Fahray, Just Milk (EP 107)

    Episode 107 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Special episode this time around - we got some repeat guests on the futon! In celebration of the show we're all puttin on this Friday 2/17, had to get three Benny's Crib alumni back at the crib. Maine-based musicians/artists Kristina Kentigian, Angelikah Fahray, and Just Milk discuss recent creative endeavors, our upcoming show at Blue, the genius of Missy Eliott, rapper workout regimens, the power of breathing, food from The Great Depression, favorite 207 artists, and much more!   Big love to Yardie Ting for sponsoring this podcast. Love y'all...see you next episode. Peace!  



    SHOW TIX: https://www.portcityblue.com/events/a-smooth-night-in-february 



    PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Rhymebeat 

    • 1 hr 11 min
    COLDANDREW (EP 106)

    COLDANDREW (EP 106)

    Episode 106 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Guest for this episode is Portland-based DJ/producer 'COLDANDREW.' Our conversation focused on everything from his recent BOOTLEG RESOURCES projects, the transformative power of the Internet on the music industry, Sichuan Kitchen,  the butterfly effect, early millennium Portland stories, censorship, and a range of other topics.   

    Go peep COLDANDREW's new tapes on his Bandcamp page, and if you're in Portland on 12/7, go hit 'Stereo Dreams' at Sun Tiki Studios. Major gratitude to Yardie Ting for sponsoring this podcast. Love y'all...see you next episode. Peace!



    PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Rhymebeat 



    #207TilInfinity

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ryan Adams (EP 105)

    Ryan Adams (EP 105)

    Episode 105 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Guest for this episode is 207 painter/muralist/graffiti artist 'Ryan Adams.' Our discussion touched on growing up in Portland during the 80s/90s, how a leg-break changed his entire life, the infinite importance of MF DOOM, performance activism in Portland, breakfast burritos, how he developed his 'gem' style, his current solo exhibition 'Second Season,' and too many other tangents.   Adams' exhibition is currently up at Notch8 Gallery in Portland until November 12th. Benny’s Crib is sponsored by Yardie Ting...go and getchu a hot plate of curry aight? Thanks fo listening y'all.    

    PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Rhymebeat

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Grand Vizier (EP 104)

    Grand Vizier (EP 104)

    Episode 104 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We got Maine producer/musician/artist 'Grand Vizier' on the futon this week. Interview topics detailed his cinematic new album Lies! Spies! And Private Eyes: Music to Investigate To, getting healthy, finding an early love for samplers/synths/gear, nursing school, 90s hip hop, the power of language, crate digging in Portland, and a cornucopia of others! Purchase Grand Vizier's new album on Bandcamp today. Benny’s Crib is sponsored by Yardie Ting...top floor of the Portland Public Market...go show some love! #207TilInfinity

    • 1 hr 21 min
    KevCoast (EP 103)

    KevCoast (EP 103)

    Episode 103 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode's guest is 207-based hip hop artist/vocalist ‘KevCoast.’ Our conversation expanded over a plethora of topics, including Limewire, self-care, his extensive travels, healing + grief, his latest project 'Hibiscus Samurai: Spaceship Music,' maintaining an open mind, and much more! Benny’s Crib is sponsored by Yardie Ting...thanks for listening y'all and go getchu a patty! #207TilInfinity

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Matt Giard (EP 102)

    Matt Giard (EP 102)

    Episode 102 of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week's episode features 207 vocalist/songwriter 'Matt Giard.' Our talk touched upon favorite mixtapes and blogs from high school, collabing with other 207 artists, growing up in the CD era, random Maine geography, his brand new self-titled album, deleting old music, his hatred of cheese, and countless other topics.his This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting...thanks for listening y'all! #207TilInfinity

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Sleepy Camel ,

Ben is the Boi

Ben I love you and you crush everything always

Sleepdank ,

Shows mint!

Great show, very informative in the realm of hip hop and general Maine goodness.

Top Podcasts In Arts

NPR
The Moth
Roman Mars
Avery Trufelman
Qveen Herby
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod