“As a long-time musician (drums, guitar, production) and Rights To Ricky Sanchez supporter, I was beside myself when this podcast was announced. For anyone interested in **checks notes** music, give it a listen. LOVED the Donny Hathaway Live selection, by the way. Nothing can emulate the crowd ambiance in that record.
My Album Recommendation: please review any album by Mac Miller. Discussing a promising yet troubled PA native feels right considering the show’s roots with the Sixers. That said, I realize how saturated his name can be in the wrong company, so I think it would be more interesting for the pod to discuss one of his more estranged projects. I submit “Faces” (2014), where Mac gives his best submission for an avant-garde album sampling of jazz and hip hop, which backs our protagonist’s story of depression, addiction, ego, and self doubt. If that’s too “edgy” (meaning it’s not on Spotify), I submit “Swimming” (2019) for its lyrical depth, musicianship, and production. Mac always strived for self-improvement and I believe his final projects are the most complete vision of his life in music. But, like I said, maybe you’re already tired of having this convo. So maybe let’s get weird, discuss hip hop, and listen to “Faces.”
I am gritting my teeth as I write all of this, bc I don’t expect perfectly rosy reviews from Spike - but I want to hear all of it. Can a successful musician bloom from the garbage of 2000’s frat rap? Can Mac Miller even sing? If the answer to these questions are no, then how did he gain respect from, and frequently collaborate with, juggernauts of the counter culture hip hop industry like Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Vince Staples, SchoolBoy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, and Tyler, the Creator?”
Drummer1919 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20