Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

A bi-weekly hip-hop podcast hosted by Peter, Moe and Yemi. As featured in Complex and Beats By Dre. Available on Apple, Spotify and more.

  1. Jun 23

    Episode 128: Black Dandyism (ft. Blue Lab Beats)

    We’re joined by Blue Lab Beats, the London-based duo that merges jazz, rap and electronica for a breezy, deep and extremely soulful brand of music. Made up of NK-OK and David Mrkapor, they're celebrating 10 years as a duo, a run which includes 5 albums, a Grammy Award and 5 MOBO nominations. Their brand of music has seen them collaborate with everyone from Kofi Stone and Kojey Radical to Tiana Major9 and Anjelique Kidjo, and their new album ‘The Blue Lab Beats Show’ is out now, which serves as a celebration of their incredible 10-year milestone. They reveal their story, from meeting as teenagers at an arts college and their new album to their historic Grammy win, and they share gems about the intimate relationship between rap and jazz. There are stories about Black Thought, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, Patrice Rushen and more! 15:07 Blue Lab Beats’ favourite rappers ever 22:39 Challenges and benefits of being a jazz band 28:40 Blue Lab Beats’ beginnings 43:28 The concept of Blue Lab Beats’ new album 55:22 Separating business from creativity 59:24 Blue Lab Beats on winning a Grammy 1:07:32 Performing live & staying creative 1:29:14 Blue Lab Beats’ Black Thought story 1:35:02 Blue Lab Beats’ Roy Ayers story 1:36:54 Dream collaborations 1:40:01 Which part of London has the best rappers? 1:44:29 Essential jazz rap songs/albums 1:48:08 Outro Music: Blue Lab Beats - North London Pace Follow Blue Lab Beats: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluelab_beats/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    Episode 128: Black Dandyism (ft. Blue Lab Beats)
  2. Jun 9

    Episode 127: Perception (ft. Guvna B)

    We’re joined by UK legend Guvna B! He's an award-winning rapper, author and broadcaster who places his life and faith at the forefront of his music, which spans rap, jazz and gospel-inspired soul. He came up as a rapper around the same time the UK scene was moving towards electropop and carved out a unique lane for artists putting intention and vulnerability into his music. His stark analyses of everything from structural racism and youth violence to addiction and grief has earned him collaborations with the likes of Wretch 32, D Double E and his cousin, the actress and writer Michaela Coel, as well as a few MOBO Awards. Guvna shares his journey from releasing his first lbum at the age of 17 to freshly dropping his 10th studio album, ‘This Bed I Made,’ getting personal about his life including bouts with addiction, getting divorced, being a single father, how the UK scene views him, the trials and tribulations of being labelled a Christian rapper, who he rates in the scene and much more! 12:45 Guvna B's favourite rappers 34:00 What Guvna B represents for UK music 49:33 Guvna B's journey and catalogue 1:02:44 Guvna B's creative process 1:05:29 Guvna B's new album 'This Bed I Made' 1:24:49 Album association Music: Guvna B - Rest My Head Follow Guvna B: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guvnab/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guvnab X: https://x.com/guvnab Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    Episode 127: Perception (ft. Guvna B)
  3. Mar 24

    Episode 122: Mind Games (ft. Quincy OG & Paul Stephan)

    We have not one but TWO guests this week: Quincy OG and Paul Stephan. Representing Thamesmead, South London, and the SMF collective they co-founded, Quincy and Paul are two talented MCs and personalities who navigate the game with charm, personality and weighty bars. Their music and cultural takes has had the whole scene buzzing and millions of fans flocking and they’re only getting more praise and plaudits as the days go by. For the keen eye, Quincy was one of our very first guests! We dig into their history as friends, their relationship with Peter, how the SMF collective came about, Paul’s music with mellow grime producer Bexblu and Quincy’s pivot to hosting and comedy. In addition to HEATED debates about the UK rap scene, Baby Keem, whether there’s been a UK rap classic this decade, and much more! Music: Paul Stephan & Wilfried - Talk My What 3:02 Icebreaker 12:07 Quincy and Paul’s top 5 favourite rappers 25:55 Paul and Quincy’s come up 45:00 SMF and Quincy’s pivot to comedy 59:02 Paul linking up with Bexblu and embracing soulful beats 1:11:12 Paul breaks down melody 1:18:17 The guys break down Chip vs Ambush 1:22:57 Paul and Quincy’s thoughts on the UK rap scene 1:36:51 Paul and Quincy’s dream collaborations 1:46:30 SMF’s essential songs 1:49:54 Quincy’s GENERATIONAL rap rant 1:55:23 Paul and Quincy which area of London has the best MCs 1:59:44 Outro Follow Quincy OG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincy_smf/ Follow Paul Stephan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulstephan_smf/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    Episode 122: Mind Games (ft. Quincy OG & Paul Stephan)

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A bi-weekly hip-hop podcast hosted by Peter, Moe and Yemi. As featured in Complex and Beats By Dre. Available on Apple, Spotify and more.

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