What is the #StateOfNEHH? For the past four years, we’ve gathered with artists and industry professionals to discuss the State of New England Hip-Hop. This year we’re back to ask: what does it mean to be a regional artist in 2020? How do you cut through the digital noise to reach your listeners? Our goal, as always, is to pull back the curtain and …

In the Season VI Finale, Sam and A-Ball take a look back at this year's adventures, both on and off the mics. With 25 episodes spanning from Boston to Pensacola, there was a lot to talk about. What stood out from each conversation? What is everyone up to now? Tune in to find out. Thank you for growing with us this year.…

HelloSIXX and Miles Stone are two Atlanta artists with very different stories and likewise, different perspectives on the city. SIXX grew up in Atlanta & focused her energy on basketball through college, switching gears after graduation. Miles grew up in the North Carolina countryside and rode his trombone playing to a scholarship in the city, wher…

We met a LOT of artists in Florida. In addition to E-Turn and Big Lo, we also connected with Scrilla H and DJ Ross Lougee while we were in the Sunshine State. Scrilla is from Massachusetts but makes his home in Miami these days, producing, managing, and creating music of his own. Ross is something of a NH/VT legend, who also finds himself down sout…

Big Lo is an independent producer/rapper/gentleman born and raised in the state of Florida. From there, he's used his talents to travel the continent, build up his community, and educate other artists aspiring to do the same.Door LFOD Radio

We chopped it up with DJ Deadeye about what he's learned in his 20 years in the game, observations on the current climate, advice to upcoming DJs, and what he's got cooking for 2020. Healthy amount of Sean talk, too. RiP.

Hard to believe that just a few months ago, we were traveling around the country interviewing artists. In fact, Sam spoke to E-Turn exactly two months ago in Orlando, Florida after a show with her Fake Four compadres, Ceschi, Gregory Pepper, Bluebird, and Juanchi. Good people!

Brandie Blaze joined us fresh off the release of Late Bloomer. We unpacked the emotions and experiences behind the album and dove deep into the meaning behind her namesake and the music she creates. It's been a long journey already and this is just the beginning.Door LFOD Radio

Three years ago today, we released our first album. That sentence feels like an understatement. Three years ago, we got 24 of our favorite artists together to record 24 songs in 24 hours and today is the three year anniversary of its release. We reached out to the artists involved, and here's what they had to say looking back.…

DJ, educator, afro-futurist, and overall hip-hop head TROY Frost is our guest this week. There's no way you could ever predict the direction this convo went. We were certainly caught off guard... Press play and learn some things.Door LFOD Radio

Award-winning podcasters, ItsLitBoston, join Sam & A-Ball to share their story with ya'll. It's been quite a ride. They also asked some very thoughtful questions of us, and raised a lot of good points about their (and our!) role in the discourse.Door LFOD Radio

Eyenine threw on the snow tires and braved some rugged weather to get down for this one. And we're glad he did. We got into it about writing styles, creative boxes, insomnia, being a pillar of the NH Hip-Hop community, the RZA's birthday parties and a whole lot more. Stay safe out there, ya'll and show love to your favorite artists this week, they'…

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The New England collective stops through to talk about their "heat check" in LA this year, what their name means, their goals, and more. Our biggest episode yet, we stretched the limits of our studio for sure. They flamed some #ExtraBars real quick as well. Definitely a team to keep an eye (ear?) on.…

The incredibly active DJ WhySham is our guest this week. We talked about DJing for museums, political institutions, Brandie Blaze, community events, and everything in between. She does it all... and somehow finds time to create new spaces for art and healing with Boston Got Next and BBBMA as well. Tap in.…

Kay Wattz slid through LFOD to talk about the dirty money circulating in Boston, her hustle & dedication, and what it means to live authentically. The crew also answered the question "When did you fall in love with hip-hop?", spurred by her song of the same name. And you know we got some #ExtraBars in here as well.…

Gio Dee is back. But where's he been? We talked about what he's been up to the past few years, the new music he's been dropping throughout 2019, and the album that's on the way. We also dug up some gems from the Never Going Back days, spoke about his influence on Boston hip-hop, and a whole lot more. Are you ready?…

Amanda, Sam, and A-Ball talk about what's in store for our sixth season... It's a lot!!! They also recapped The Hipstory's MFA Late Nite takeover, what's been in their headphones the past month, and the best way to approach ideas. We're back.Door LFOD Radio

Team Mass Apparel took home the Hoop Hop trophy this year and we invited the champs in to talk about the experience as well as their music. We were joined by Ant Thomas, Chatham the SUN, Eddie Play, and Bakari JB. Fun tournament, fun episode, big surprises from some of these guys. Tune in & get hip. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm o…

Amanda and Sam recapped this year's Alumni Cypher Series, which featured 32 MCs, a number of producers, and a whole lot of BARS. They talked about their favorite verses, moments, and more. We also heard from Thomas, and the guys shared their stories from Oompa's CLEO release party. What a summer it's been. If you missed the previous cyphers, you ca…

The Final Cypher. We're joined by Amanda Shea, Seti Tzu, Ant Thomas, YN Prop, Artisin, G-Eyez, V Knuckles, REKS, & Bakari JB. We caught up on what they've all been up to (a LOT) & then they went in over Manny Beats CHI production. If you missed the previous cyphers, you can watch them on YouTube, scroll back in your podcast app, or hit our Soundclo…

Part III! The EMS Crew, along with Mertz, Chatham the SUN, Shalom the Poet, and Seti Tzu came through and got busy over production by MAD SURGEON . If you missed Parts I & II, you can see that on YouTube, scroll back an episode, or hit our Soundcloud. We also uploaded a bunch of bonus clips to Patreon.com/LFODLife. This year’s cyphers are brought t…

We're back for Part II of the Fifth Annual Alumni Cypher Series with DL, TonyWhiteDDM, E Jake, Oompa, Anson Rap$, Paranom, D Ruff, Billy Dean Thomas, Philly G, and Chronic Tone with production by GRAND. If you missed Part I, you can see that on YouTube, scroll back an episode, or hit our Soundcloud. We also uploaded bonus clips to Patreon.com/LFODL…

Welcome to the Fifth Annual LFOD Alumni Cypher Series. Each July we invite all our past guests back to rhyme live on-air with their fellow MCs. All these artists have podcasts with us which you can hear on your favorite podcast app. We're kicking things off with NewmNera, Red Shaydez, Du-Karan, Time & Lepp, and Mike Wing over GRAND production. This…

DJ Alcide returns to follow up on some comments from last week and drop a fresh mix of all New England artists. Podcast producer Thomas calls in to weigh in on his favorite episodes from this season as well. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn more at LFODRadio.com #LFOD…

DJ Alcide joined us to talk about what he's learned over his thirteen years in the game, how his Good Music Showcase Series has grown from a monthly event in Quincy to hitting multiple stages a month in different cities, and why he'll ALWAYS be here for the home team. Amanda and Sam recapped this weekend's events, previewed what's to come, and we s…

Boston Rise is an initiative to lift art, culture, and community in Boston by pairing working artists with youth creators. Lilly, D'Ana, Clark D, Echezona, JPRiZM, and JUMA came through to talk about their first album, what they learned together, and why they're so hopeful for the future. Great group, with a very healthy approach to life & art. We …

Hoop Hop 2019 is coming up on August 17... This is the sixth annual tournament & founder Bakari JB joined us to let us know about what's in store. Not only are signups active now, but they just dropped a mixtape as well! We'll be there this year - will you? LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn more at LFODRadio…

Cheez Bankroll & Louie Rock brought the ENERGY to the studio this week. Fresh off a run of shows in support of their Eastside record, they had a lot to talk about. Cheez is more than just a rapper - he also has a successful clothing line, CHVSE. Lots of gems in here about how to move like a business. No cap. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday…

We're joined this week by Jha D & D. Ruff, two Boston poets and active members of the spoken word community. They host the 'if you can Feel it, you can Speak it' Open Mic on the second Thursday of every month, a vibrant & inclusive event that's become a home to many creative souls over the past ten years. We talked about the origins and mission of …

Bretsil & Jeff from Dust Collectors came through to talk about their label, its many facets, and how they put artists first. Sky's the limit with these guys - they went from a Reddit forum to doing a million streams a week on Spotify. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn more at LFODRadio.com #LFOD…

Real P makes his return to LFOD Radio...exactly 100 episodes later. We promise that wasn't planned - it's wild how these things line up sometimes. A lot has changed since then, but he's stayed on his upward trajectory through the music industry. We touched on a lot of topics - what artists he's rocking with, advice for other artists looking to get …

Bobby Bangers is DJ, Producer, and all-around Boston Hip-Hop Representative. We chopped it up about his philosophies on life, art, professionalism, and the genuine love he feels in his community. He brought his tables and hit us with some rare music as well. You can hear that on our YouTube. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM…

Red Shaydez joined the crew to talk about The Chillin' In The Shade EP, the long gap in between projects, balancing her perspectives, why she calls herself a Femcee and much much more. This was a lively and thoughtful conversation that both artists and fans will get a lot out of. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. …

LFOD CREW chat this week. Sam, Alex, and Victoria talked about how trap reminds them of both punk rock & classical music (??), discovering new songs in 2019, upcoming shows in the area, and the future of our community on Patreon. Thanks for tuning in! LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn more at LFODRadio.com #…

DJ Myth, of Rap Night fame, joined us to talk about the scene in NH, Rap Night & the Shaskeen's continued contributions to the culture, and what it's like to live in a haunted house. He brought his decks too & blessed us with a fresh mix. You can find that on our YouTube. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn mo…

Strap in for a rollicking interview with Roxbury's own, Treva Holmes. Definitely one of our most energetic episodes yet, you could probably substitute this for your morning coffee. We talked about his relentless creativity, flood of new music and videos, and the example he sets for the youth in his city. Been Ready You Late out now. Catch a vibe. L…

E Jake came through to talk about his new album, enterprises, merging rap & realty, and just how he balances his life with so much going on. We also spoke about generational wealth, moving in sync with your family, and recapped this weekend's shows. LFOD Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday at 7pm on 91.5FM in Boston. Learn more at LFODRadio.com #LF…

"Am I telling the truth?" - The only question that matters to NewmNera when it comes to his music. We dug into some of that truth in the latest episode, discussing "The System" video, experimental nature of his music, and his views on chess...Sam and Amanda even had their roles reversed and answered some questions themselves. LFOD Radio broadcasts …

Amanda Shea, Arielle Gray, Jessica Rich, and Lisa Finelli Fallon return for Part II of our Women in Hip-Hop series. The four of them are active & successful participants in the vibrant New England scene, with plenty of insight into it's inner workings. In Part I we discussed the challenges they faced and here they give advice to aspiring businesswo…