Mega Late Show

Hello, Had a convo with long-time friend Max Kevin. It has been awhile since the last one with the comedian so there are a lot of updates on what he's been up to. Since that time he has left and returned to Japan. We talk about doing stand-up during the pandemic, what life was like in America v.s. Japan, and why you shouldn't trust the stock market. There's some jokes and jewels so down inside of the content, pls Thanks! AstraZeneca 2022 @maxkevincomedy https://littlecutiepodcast.podbean.com/

More music talk and trying to figure out what genres are with DNZ and Foniks. We play some old Drum and Bass and Foniks shares some new music hes making with some Tokyo locals. video coming soon. maybe

Finally got the homies Foniks and DNZ back on the podcast. Listeners will recognize DNZ from the Breakdown episode were we celebrated the Breakdown event. One of the longest running hip-hop events in Tokyo. DNZ is a turntablist Dj and twitch streamer. Since then he's been streaming deejay sets and preparing for Tokyo to open back up for events. The last time Foniks was on was during our Jansport J episode. Foniks is an illustrator, musician and producer. He's been branching out and making more hip-hop centric beats and collaborating with some of Tokyo local emcees. Today we mostly caught up and talked about anything that came to mind as we haven't been in the same room for well over a year. Tune to the pod. Video coming soon. all beats by Bugseed.

Hello, True believers and Tanaka's, back with another forehead spot. Got the good buddy and illustrious artist Mark de Clive-Lowe for this convo. It has been a minute since the last time we spoke in Japan. Mark's been in L.A. since all the madness started and has been able to make the best of it. With roots in Japan, New Zealand as well as the US & UK, Mark was able to give a unique perspective on this pandemic and opinions on how the different countries have handled it and what the situations are like there. We talk about transitioning from being mainly a touring artist and the changes he's made; there's also some future-talk on plans post, the evolution of artistry, NFT's, all that. Make sure to check out Mark's Patreon where he's released enough original songs for an entire album. Much appreciation to the mighty MdCL. Make sure to get all that content in your ear Post-Apocalyptic 2021, https://www.patreon.com/MdCL https://twitter.com/MdCL @markdeclivelowe

Part two!! Music shares with Eto! We talk a bout our favorite drummers, learning to produce, raggaeton and japanese raggaeton. Check out Eto's new music video for "Komodo" on youtube and all his stuff online. https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon

Ayyyy a change of pace music-wise with this one. We've got the homie Eto in studio. He is a drummer, producer and singer song writer. He's been a part of several bands in Tokyo but recently branched out to produce his own work. Despite largely performing rock and indie rock music, his newest project Island Hopping is a call back to his Puerto Rican roots. We talk about a lot things including the change in his musical inspiration, drumming, growing up with latinx parents in Puerto Rico, living in Japan for 15 years, and reggaeton in Japan. Check out his newest album Island Hopping on all the streaming services. Background music is from the album Gris produced by #Lidly! https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon

Sharing and discussing music with Akio James and Aaron Choulai. Lots of odd strange suchness about experimental and indie music as well as some general music convo. plus i get to talk about Animal Collective which is always lovely. Watch part one to here more about all the incredible stuff James as been working on! Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube @dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords

This one dropped late because a variety of reasons but boom! great and interesting stuff! Akio James is a percussionist, student, dj and experimental music artist. Over the last several months he's been organizing improv sessions with Japanese musicians using a 360° camera and an ambisonic microphone to share on YouTube. In between performing, he's also working towards his master's degree in computer science/ engineering with a thesis focused on creating an augmented reality polyrhythmic metronome. Really interesting stuff. We also talk about what is experimental music. We get into all that along side friend of the show- guest co-host, Aaron Choulai. Listeners will recognize Aaron from several episodes. Aaron is a pianist, producer/beatmaker, and head of Namboku Records. He introduced me to James a few months back. The musical bed is brought to you by Subnet and Namboku Records. Here we preview Subnets new project releasing next month called Out the Tape Vol.1. Check out Akio James and his 360 degree a

Hello, Called good friend of the pod Daisha Hunter to get caught up. She was planning to be in Japan for all of 2020 (weren't we all), but then 2020 happened. During the convo she shares what she's been up to the past year her feelings about the whole situation including being zen enough to ride it out inside until 2022 when everything is hopefully back to normal. Should we move to Mexico? Will there be an Olympics? Are we going to Magic City? All of the answers are inside! Peace to everyone around the world! See you later, if not soon then definitely in 2022!! Anti-Anti-Vax 2022

Hello, Recorded this awhile back. Had a catch-up call with one of the fav's, @cake-desu. He has been keeping busy during the pandemic, even starting a publishing house. We talk about that, getting into poetry, and of course, Drake. We also talk about music and what he's been up to with his group, @laidbackcx. There's some 2020 descriptions of corona circumstances in here, but it's always a pleasure to chop it up with Cake so don't mind any time shenanigans. Peace to the all the gods, and hope ya'll stay healthy. Jab! 2021 @laidback_cx

Part two of our episode with VivaOla and Wez Atlas of the Solgasa art collectives In part one we talk about VivaOla's start in music and growing up in Tokyo. Check that out. Here we play a bunch of music from VivaOla Wez and some other artists they work with. We talk about a few of VivaOla's releases, his collaborations and his production process. Then we play some other Solgasa music, some people theyve collaborated with and a few joints weve had on repeat. Jua Giveon Big Animal Theory Ed Balloon and more... Check out VivaOla and Wez Atlas on youtube and all the streaming services. Then go buy their musicsss. Thanks for tuning in. @viva0la @wezzyatlas @solgasa_jp @megadesu

Back again with the guys of Solgasa! Solgasa is one of the dopest music/art collectives coming out of Tokyo. This time we have VivaOla and Wez Atlas. VivaOla is an R&B singer-songwriter and producer. His music is an interesting and unique combination of Neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop. His new track "Runway" is phenomenal and guaranteed to get you moving. Joining as guest co-host is Solgasa emcee, Wez Atlas. We had on Wez back on episode 133 with Tommi Crane. Check that out for more details about his approach to art. Here we discuss VivaOla's upbringing in central Tokyo, having ethnically Korean parents, learning to play music, going to school with Wez Atlas and working with the Solgasa Collective. I really feel like these guys are on the cusp of blowing up. So tune in now so you look prepared later. Check them out in all the social media outlets. Lots of videos on YouTube and they're even in Clubhouse now. All background music by my man Soul.Dope.95 he's one of the best bear makers out. Listen to me, I

Part two of our conversation with Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid of the Hilt/ Music talk and shares! Check out part one for the interview about Ainu Negrito! All beats by Bugseed! @monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @bugseed

Yo back with fam from the Tokyo-based hip-hop collective, The Hilt! Monsieur Jovoni just dropped his debut LP Ainu Negrito! Inspired by his travels, exchange of culture and Black indigenous peoples around the world! Also of the Hilt, on the guest host mix, KraftyKid! We talk about the new album, working with the different personalities and styles in the Hilt, the value of your art, supporting art and streaming, indigenous people, working with Popefam, using the n-word, tattoos and general MONSIEUR'IN. Find Ainu Negrito here : https://monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com/album/ainu-negrito All beats this episode by the super talented, D Dahlinger! @monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @ddahlinger @fulltime_plantmama

Hello? Another drop, another call, another friendo to check up on! Today's episode was recorded awhile back and is with Alex Camp who has appeared on the show a couple times before. Alex is continuing his comedy and we get into how to keep pursuing your passions in the middle of a pandemic. Professionally and literally. There is talk of romances and growing as a human being, reflecting on your life through your various experiences, and we somehow end up talking about Will Smith for about an hour. Lots of gems, pls enjoy Check out Alex's music/comedy on all his socials! No Jabs For Facists 2021 youtube.com/channel/UCr6MZGEZ5vioXoaH8rFuXqQ instagram.com/alxxcxmp facebook.com/alexcampcomedy twitter.com/alexmakefunny

Moving in Silence Part two of our convo with Ktea 3ntertainer! This time we share a bunch of music, hit yall with some self help motivation vibes and discuss our rituals to stay perfect. We had Naomi of Fab Five Tokyo, Speak Easy TYO, and Japan for Black Lives fame on the guest host mic!! Always a pleasure. Shared a gang of music. #tobenwigwe#miyachi#rohey#solgasa#vivaola#illsugi and more All the music bed is by Ill Sugi. Check out his new album Warp Haze on Cold Busted. Streaming everywhere. @3ntertainer @fabfivetokyo @jp4blacklives @speakeasytyo @megalateshow

Shitty teachers beware! New episode featuring Ktea 3ntertainer! She is a dancer, YouTube content creator, and human connector. If you're in Tokyo may have seen Ktea at Speak Easy, on the Tokyo version of Pharell's Entrepreneur video directed by Darryl Wharton Rigby, or perhaps her interview with the Black Experience Japan YouTube channel. Joining in as guest host is friend of the show, Naomi Kawahara, of Fab Five Tokyo and co-founder of Japan For Black Lives. Here we discuss a variety of things such as: - Ktea's unique upbringing in Japan and the States - figure skating, dancing and gatekeepers - being known for her appearances on other people's content and creating her own - Japanese schools, Ktea's younger sister and shitty teachers PSA: Tracy Jones - Humancloud Abandonment re-released on Uncommon Records Musical Bed by #IllSugi ! Check out his album Warp Haze on #coldbusted Outro song: #Jinmenusagi "IDU" produced by #Ghostpops for #Tokyodopecity Find both Ktea 3ntertainer and Naomi on YouTube by

Hello? This convo was recorded at the end of the year so please excuse any outdated info. We talk about Justice's recent moves, what the mood is like in Tokyo, and the difficulties & ethics of organizing during a pandemic. Justice is one of the most active participants in the scene so it was really interesting to hear his perspective on all the changes that have been going on. Make sure to follow Justice and The Bridge for updates on when things start popping again! And mask up, wash your hands, & stay safe! @jroc23_ @itsthebridge @nolawz_

Part two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix. Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites. lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time. Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting drunk. Outro song: Linn Mori "In The Sky" from the collab EP Luviia @yescanada @dgulberry187 @megadesu @megalateshow

Rest in Power MF DOOM! Kicking off the new year with a podcast using the classic format of extra long episodes of in-depth subculture deep dives plus... alcohol! We got the infamous graff homies Yesca one and Remix back in studio! Yesca has been writing in Tokyo for over 17 years. When it comes to knowledge and experience in Tokyo, there are very few people that rival him. Especially English speakers. Then we have the world famous REMIX. A member of some of the most revered crews around the world. Thousands of trains bombed. Multiple countries and one of the most respected writers in the world. Some of the things we talk about - - Writing graffiti in Tokyo and the risk reward - Tokyo being a weak graffiti city and writing in Japan - Banksy and the distinctions of street art - Hitting private, municipal, or personal property - The changes in graffiti culture ethnics, double standards and not giving a fuck - Very 1, the king of Osaka - Anxiety, anger and relaxing in Tokyo - Where are all the B