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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger th ...
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Welcome to the Good Music Show with Danny and Julius! Each episode they will give each other an album or playlist based around a theme, then talk about the music and artists that make it. They'll cover a wide spread of artists that they care deeply about: from 2Pac to Willie Nelson, John Prine to Donna Summer, Ray Charles to Future. Keeping an open mind to new styles allows Danny and Julius, as well as listeners, the opportunity to step out of individualized music bubbles and find new music ...
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DJ Homewrecker | Brakebeat

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DJ Homewrecker (a.k.a. Tom Feiza) is always turning heads with his brand of electronica. Whether he’s doubling up bass-lines or startling audiences with unexpected acapellas, Feiza's music bumps with quirky funk just as much as it surprises its dance floor-friendly audiences. With no pre-programming necessary. DJ Homewrecker | Brakebeat | Call Me Crazy
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Crack open a beer with us as we talk about two artists who became legends for their rebellious music. First we'll cover one of the many greatest hits compilations from Johnny Paycheck. "Biggest Hits" covers Paycheck's time with Epic and Billy Sherrill in the producer's chair. We'll talk about his outlaw image, the good and bad sides of his rocky ca…
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Recorded during the "Beer" sessions, we go more in depth into the lore of the Wu-Tang Clan as a whole, as well as their solo projects. Danny asks Julius for 3 Wu-Tang solo projects to properly begin his Wu-Tang journey, something that Julius began as a kid. We'll also give thoughts on the Wu-Tang clan documentary series "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and M…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson . It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Recorded during the "Party Soundtracks" sessions, Danny and Julius share opinions and stories about seeing live music. Fr…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson. It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there, definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Today we take on the difficult task of finding an album that could soundtrack a party front to back, without skipping. Fi…
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Spring is the prompt for today's episode, and boy did we pick some fantastic albums that will make you feel every emotion in the book. First we'll cover Allison Russell's 2023 album "The Returner." A vibrant, groovy album that will lift you out of the darkness so that you may dance in the light. We'll talk about how how sometimes the Grammy's get i…
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Recorded during the Sentimental Albums Sessions, Julius talks about their personal opinions when it comes to rap beef. Specifically here comparing 2 recent examples: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj; and Freddie Gibbs vs JPEGMAFIA. Coming Up Ep. 4: Spring Noname - "Telefone" Allison Russell - "The Returner" Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that c…
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Our first episode covering albums! First up, Julius gives Danny 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me." We'll talk about 2Pac's rough and rowdy ways that produced some of the biggest music of the 90's, both in terms of popularity and in sound. Being the first double album of rap, it is full of insane beats and collaborations with both legendary and underrated rap…
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Part 2 of our first proper episode is here! If you haven't had the chance to catch up on Part 1, you're going to want to! We pick up right back where we left off talking about the enigmatic Prince and bonding over our mutual love for the most taxinest B-Boys (shoutout Tax Day 2024). We'll also talk about a couple of Danny's favorite current artists…
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During the recording of our first proper episode of The Good Music Show, we realized talking about 20 of our favorite songs/artists takes a long time! Part 1 of 2 covers a lot: the insane output of Cash Money records, Ray Charles' country roots, Willie Nelson doing pop standards, and the perfect rock n' roll music of the Stooges. This episode cover…
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April Fools? No this isn't a prank, we really decided to debut a podcast on April 1st! Join Danny and Julius for the premiere episode of The Good Music Show! A podcast where each episode, we swap an album or playlist of songs based on a theme/prompt and discuss our thoughts. For our first episode, we go into the background of how the show began, sh…
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Homegrown: OKC dives into a case of domestic terrorism from the past that’s really a warning about the future. Back in 1995, there was a disaster that should have prepared us for January 6th and the political violence that we’re seeing today: the Oklahoma City Bombing. Journalist Jeffrey Toobin reveals the story behind Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma…
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ODB died of an accidental drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday. Over the course of his short life, Dirty took on many names – Russell Jones, Ason Unique, Old Dirty Bastard, Osirius – each of them capturing a different facet of his personality. Khalik explores how Ol’ Dirty is remembered by the people who loved him, and why his art has en…
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For ODB, what began as a stint in rehab becomes a three and a half year ordeal stuck in the criminal justice system. A lifetime of unchecked mental health issues, police harassment, media exploitation and substance abuse compounds into a full-blown crisis. So when he is finally released from prison, and an exciting record deal with Rocafella Record…
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Against a backdrop of continued police harassment, random attacks and memorials to gunned down rappers, ODB’s paranoia goes into overdrive. To save himself, Ol’ Dirty tries to rebrand by returning to the principles of the black freedom struggle and by changing his name to Osirus. But it’s too late. ODB seems to be a marked man. ODB: A Son Unique is…
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ODB scandalizes the nation by riding in a limo to collect a welfare check with an MTV camera crew in tow. His stunts make him a hero to the marginalized and opens doors to pop superstardom as Mariah Carey comes knocking. But as Dirty’s fame increases, the police begin targeting ODB and his brothers in the Wu-Tang Clan. ODB: A Son Unique is produced…
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With his record label trying to tame his wild antics, ODB has a fight on his hands to stay true to himself. Against the odds, Dirty’s struggle for artistic freedom leads him to produce one of the most iconic album covers in rap history. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel and Talkhouse for USG Audio For more from Novel visit novel.audio See Priv…
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With the Wu-Tang flying high, Dirty turns his attention to his solo career, producing a hip hop classic in the most unconventional way. To succeed Dirty needs to build the perfect team and stay away from fame’s temptations. Khalik takes us inside the making of ODB’s legendary debut solo album, a story of ups and downs, wild studio antics and bust u…
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1970s New York is the playground that makes ODB into one of the most memorable rappers of his generation. Khalik explores how Dirty’s musical family, the emergence of hip hop and the bold black spirituality of the Five-Percent Nation inspires ODB’s musical beginnings and the Wu-Tang’s rise to world domination. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel…
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When ODB storms the stage at the 1998 Grammys, he cements his reputation as a nationally infamous prankster. Our host, photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey to meet the real ODB – the deeper, more complicated and misunderstood man behind the joker that the mainstream media portrayed. Please note that this episode contains racist language …
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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wr…
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We got beats, Two Shell, Alicia Keys, the secret stash, even a little B’more ... and all my homies placing bets on how soon I play a Derrick Carter track. Get up, down.Tracklist:01 - Party People - DJ Technics02 - Touchy Feely - Baby Luck, Old Man Saxon03 - Give It 2 U (Derrick Carter Midnight Dub) - Quentin Harris, Ultra Naté04 - Wedding Practice …
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Tracklist:1. Closer (Derrick Carter Extended Remix) (Original Mix) - Jaden Thompson2. 4U - Shadow Child3. Gone Gong (Original Mix) - DJ Sneak4. Kidz Can Be Cruel (Original Mix) - JoBu5. The Underground (G's Nasty Take) - Giano6. Pinky's Revenge (Original Mix) - Arturo Garces, Paul Najera7. Ultra Nights (Original Mix) - Local Options8. Gimme Your Lu…
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