Ameer Espy and Gamal Prather created The Rhymers Guild in 2016 to help recreate and enhance the experience of face-to-face music sharing. Ameer and Gamal became fast friends after discovering a mutual interest in indie hip hop, especially with regard to how an artist's lyrics contribute to the meaning and experience of listening to music. The initial embodiment of The Rhymers Guild is a podcast and in the future we plan to produce thematic mixtapes crafted to advance the dialog on current ev ...
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RIP Nispey Hussle ... for those that don't know much about Nip (like GML) - AMR school's ya. Be sure to check his mixtapes over at Datpiff. Check the TRG 047 Playlist on YouTube... In light of Nip's passing, this episode we discuss what's been giving us life this week - specifically Benny Sings, Vada Azeem, Jay-Z, DMX, Kanye's Sunday Service, Cowli…
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TRG #046 "Smoothed-Out Finesse" with SPECIAL GUEST Phelix Blanco
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yo.Yo.YO! Meet Phelix Blanco, one o' the top-most hot flow MC's on y'block, bro. Shocker, folks - we met Phelix at The Pocket LA! So on the strength of that performance alone (and some deep dives on Soundcloud, see link below!) we HAD to get him on the pod. We discuss Phelix's process, his visions for career unfolding, artists that inspire his uniq…
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TRG #045 Sneaking and Listening with SPECIAL GUEST Jericho SBT
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TRG #044 Maximum Healing with SPECIAL GUEST Cameo Adele
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BARSE: Back again. A duo of two folks to tackle it. Episode fo'fo' - immaculate, UNHHH... (translation: AMR is out adulting today). OVERVIEW: OC native and new Angelina Cameo Adele dropped by on a rainy LA Sunday to tell us about her process and inspiration. She also and perhaps most importantly how she has defined success for herself. We discuss o…
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TRG #043 SPECIAL GUEST Pure Ponder
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Just back from a 3-week personal trip-of-seeking in Italy and wrapping up four episodes of This Is US, LA native Pure Ponder (@PurePonder on Instagram, SoundCloud and YouTube) graces the mighty green adirondack this episode with copious insight, spiritual wisdom and mastery of the bars - and he's only 21. We discuss poetry, rhyme and performance as…
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Fam... FAM!! It's 20-friggen-19 and we OUT here skatin' like Swizz Beats in that one video ... Translation: we feelse GOOD. We both had an enjoyable New Year's Eve/Day and we hope you did as well. GML sat alone at home and watched Avengers Infinity War & teared up a coupla times and then went to New Year's Gongyo at the PPC in Santa Monica. AMR & T…
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TRG #041 SPECIAL GUEST Aaron Friedman
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Ayyyyy!!! We're getting close to full-circle on this episode and GML is turrrrrrnt. Once again, shout to Gabe Martins for introducing me to one of his oldest homies, Aaron Friedman upon my arrival in LA years ago. Since then, we've had more than a few epic discussions about hip hop and while's he not a rapper or a musical artist - he knows his hip …
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TRG #040 SPECIAL GUEST Joe P The MC
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Fam. FAM!! AMR+GML had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Portale aka Joe P The MC (@joePtheMC on IG, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) and to understate it completely - we.went.INNN. He has a bunch of new music out - so treat yo'silf & get hip... #helpAlbumHe also has shows coming up in Los Angeles at The Silverlake Lounge (@silv…
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TRG #038 SPECIAL GUEST Kailah "The Creator"
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This is not a test. She is an artist, people. To the extent that she also announces to her boss on this episode that she is in fact quitting her job. kaBOOM, fool!!!Hailing from NorCal, Kailah (@kailah_creative on IG) is an insightful songwriter/performer constantly striving to improve her craft. We talk about what it's like to miss a performance a…
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On this episode of The Rhymers Guild we talk with HKneverdie (@hkneverdie92) about his creative process, his background in poetry, following your dreams, and assessing career advice. Check HKneverdies latest project "Starting Point" on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/hkneverdie/sets/starting-pointAlso AMR expounds about how dope 21Savage is and G…
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TRG #037 Checking In
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Latest episode of The Rhymers Guild--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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In this episode we discuss more cool t-shirt ideas, how to PROPERLY hold a microphone, why you probably don't want to drink cow's milk and how often AMR's wife cooks vegan meals. We also give an honest review of Del Taco's Vegan Beef Taco's (at the DT adjacent to Douglas Park in Santa Monica ... sidebar shout out to Douglas Burgers). We mention And…
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TRG #036 Dang, KimTang Tells All
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Yo. @MsKimTang hooks us UP with some of the realest insights we've had in a MINute - and she's only 19!! Suffice it to say, we are mightily encouraged by her outlook on life and how she carries herself. In this episode, she speaks on her creative inspirations, family, living in London and Paris, accepting oneself, and perhaps most importantly, how …
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We enjoyed kicking back this episode with Eso Trey because he took us on a JOURNEY thru some old school hip hop history. We gar-ron-TEE you didn't know all of of this when you woke up this morning.We also touched upon seeing the signs (uh, like... in life), Nichiren Buddhism (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo?? YES.), the beauty in the b-side, the nuance of prop…
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In this episode AMR + GML discuss a bit about clients and how just one bad one can REALLY "upset the apple cart", as Jalen Rose likes to say. It is meaningful wisdom to realize which of the relationships you've chosen to be in are not productive. Upon said realization, the only thing left to say is, "Thanks for your time ..."We are excited about th…
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In this episode, we discuss what an ideal open mic venue would be like ... we invite you to dream with us!Brought to you by:www.TheInsteadCompany.comwww.YigBellow.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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Let's see - primarily we'll be discussing our respective levels of adoration for canine's in this episode. There may or may not be any discussion of lyrics or music, sorry.Brought to you by:www.TheInsteadCompany.comwww.YigBellow.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support…
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TRG #022 SPECIAL GUEST Alex Hoyle (is the Realest)
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Unh...Straight outta Kalamazoo, Michigan. Here to make 'em listen, fam. Hoyle rightly in context like, "It depends..." Unconcerned about it like, "(sigh) Please ... this again?"AMR-the-Ruler is out today on Tep-duty, so GML interviews lyricist extraordinaire Alex Hoyle about his latest project "If You Give a Rapper Pu$$y", where his wisdom & gro…
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At times, ignorance leads one down strange paths. In this episode GML reflects upon that time at FAMU when he almost got robbed for his brand new white & red Ferrari Jordan XIV's. Also we shout out the Team Backpack (www.teambackpack.com) Jarod Benton / CyHi / Joell Ortiz cypher, Mystikal's track "Unpredictable", Jamla is the Squad II and P. Junior…
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TRG #031 SPECIAL GUEST: Prince of the Ghetto
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Fam ... FAM! We are so excited to bring you this interview with Prince of the Ghetto. Heartfelt & laid back, we chop it up from the bottom up including Prince's upcoming project's, what inspires his art, his process of transforming from a poet to a bonafide emcee, how he defines success - AND ... he weighs in on our favorite inquiry to date: "Nas..…
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In this episode, AMR and GML talk about Eric Thomas', um, 'dynamic' motivational speaking style as well as some insights gleaned from Abraham Hicks. At some point, music is discussed, however briefly.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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In this episode, GML and AMR pontificate about how much money various artists may have at their disposal at any given time. AMR is more knowledgeable than GML by a light-year.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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In this episode we re-commit to doing a one-episode version of "The Raspberry", a mini-documentary about GML's quest to find the most premium raspberry-filled (vegan) donut in Los Angeles. Also we make mention of Radiolab's "In the No" 3-part series on the topic of consent. To understate it completely - it was an eye-opener.Last - GML briefly asser…
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TRG #003 The Jesse Jackson Incident
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We discuss why we think some artists don't use their platform to greater positive effect as well as "the mark of a good mom", which is characterized by extending conversations at inopportune times.Plus we discuss the RapPad.co app - check THAT out, y'all! Rhyme grades, beats, freestyle recording all built into one app.GML offers feedback to Da Poet…
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GML (into mixtapes) explains a bit about why he no longer likes Apple (the computer company, not the fruit) and how to improve some of his favorite MCs' could improve their bars.AMR (into albums) wrote a LOT this week and also thinks that Jay Electronica is lazy, which is plain crazy. Objectively. Also he goes in his long-standing opinion on Common…
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Hey. HEY!Listennn.Just answer the question I'm asking. Please. Just do that. Do less than you're doing, because you're overdoing it, fam.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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On today's episode we wonder a bit about ... what's real?? In particular, Octane Render is keeping it HELLA real... like whoa like WOWsers. Also we talk about Charlie and The Visitors, seen @skinnyslounge as well as prelim musings about the forthcoming NURSERY RHYMES mixtape, which will be featuring Black Larry, Frank Moody of Venice, G-M-L and Bro…
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In this episode we talk about the importance of saying EXACTLY what you mean, how (but now WHY) marriage changes a relationship - and we shout out @hearfaysing (*pipes, *songwriting) @_princeoftheghetto (*supabarse), Alizer (we don't know his IG handle yet...) and, of course, @thepocketla in Culver City, CA(-ee-yay-ee!) for hosting one of our favor…
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In today's episode we recount a couple of experiences where the rules seemed to no apply. Also, we wonder aloud whether TRG is it's own show or a segment of another show. Results are inconclusive. So it is...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rhymers-guild/support
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In the premier episode of The Rhymers Guild, types of rhyme styles, we discuss Freddie Gibbs, how the production style of a track can often overshadow an emcee, writing raps without the N-word, whether swearing is required, storyteller emcees and how to figure out for yourself what makes an emcee noteworthy and ... specifically Nick Grant, Rapsody,…
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