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Skeme Richards is one of Phillys greatest sons! Amongst a million other things, he is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, a global DJ, cultural ambassador, burger connoisseur, and preserver of culture. Having started Djing in the earliest days of "hip-hop," Skeme, has nearly 40 years of experiences and observations as an active participant. Known as the "Nostalgia King," hes taken note of the dynamic shifts and changes within emceeing, djing, graffiti, and breaking; as well as their relationships to various subcultures through the lense of a life long Philadelphia resident that is still rocking parties around the world. Were big fans of Skemes website, nostalgiaking.com, which documents of his global journeys but it was an honor to sit down with the King himself to kick off the Reiwa era. We could have sat down with skeme for a week and barely broke the surface of his experiences, so we kept this episode long for yall. Also we had the folks Average Guy Named Ran come through to take some photos an

Yo, back at it with the hottest talk of the town! 10 years in the making!! Here's our effort to determine what were the best pieces of work done since 2010. Opinions! We're talking albums/mixtapes/projects and putting the patented Mega Late Show analytical 200 IQ™️ examination process against them. Debate is healthy and fosters friendship!! This go round we have added: A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP Laws - 4:57 ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die Earl Sweatshirt - Doris The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks The list continues to grow more and more incredible. Peep the whole thing so far at the bottom! Why your mom!...got a timeshare at Château LaGoon?!?!? LINKS: Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/ paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com :::EVER

DJ Ken-Bo is one of Japans true OGs in hip-hop culture. He started dancing and DJ over 35 years ago. To give an indication of how long its been, his first foreign friends were the Pharcyde before they even released an album. We talk a lot of about Ken-bo's experiences over the last few decades, the state of the music scene in japan and how things have changed. We also had returning guest and friend of the show, Dj Ken-Ske (ep 06), come to join the convo. Both Ken-bo and Ken-ske speak English as second language and were incredibly glad we can share their perspective on the culture with you's. Rate us 5 on itunes, tell your guys, follow us on insta, reshare and survive. Weather Report: Mega : Mori Shinichi - Sorewa Koi Ken-Bo: Anderson. Paak feat Andre 3000 - Come Home Ken-ske: Cro-Magnon 平成 ft. 田我流 Heisei ft. Dengaryu Late: Kaseki Cider じゃっ夏なんで Ja, Natsu Nande **LINKS*** @ DjKenBo_info twitter djkenske.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 W

The Return of Dj T5U! T5U is a DJ, Photographer, Cinematographer and 1/3rd of the wildly successful 3 Black Geeks Podcast. We geek out heavy this episode as T5U prepares to return back to the States after nearly a decade in Japan. Steze AKA Sound Giggy and Akira join us as guest hosts. Dig it and share. Weather Report: Mega: Devin Morrison - No https://devinmorrison.bandcamp.com/album/bussin Dj T5U: Rasco - Smooth Sailin' Late: Varnish La Piscine - Yukulele LINKS: 3blackgeeks.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u

This week weve got another installment of our Every Album of the Decade list. This is an ongoing project where we (and sometime company) rank albums that have been released since 2010. Using our finely tuned analytical instruments, we discuss the inherent qualities, merit, impact, legacy, and vibe of these albums and cast them against others to see where they land. On this episode were adding 6 albums: Joey Bada$$ - All- Amerikkkan Bada$$ Nickelus F - Vices Jayden Smith - Syre Drake - If Youre Reading This... ATCQ - We Got it From Here.. Rapsody - Leila's Wisdom The list will continue to grow until we run out of albums to discuss. Hit us up with any questions, disagreements or album recommendations! Comment, share, and chonky fire. LINKS: Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure

From the cheap seats to the announcer table! This is a special episode with one of the emerging voices in pro-wrestling, Chris Charlton! Chris is an award winning writer, historian, and voice in the Japanese pro wrestling community. His book, Eggshells: Pro-Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, is an in-depth look at the history of pro-wrestling in the world famous Tokyo Dome. He is currently working as an English announcer for New Japan Pro-Wrestling organization and on his way to Madison Square Garden for one of the organizations biggest events. We sat down to hear his story as well as his experiences working with the company. Check this one out! Were gonna have chris on again for a more nuanced discussion in the future. So follow him on twitter, check us out often and all that good good. Weather Reports - Mega: The Great Antonio vs Antonio Inoki video Chris: Cypress Ueno - Late: Mega Ran - Links: LINKS: Chris on Twitter: @ReasonJP https://www.amazon.com/Eggshells-Pro-Wrestling-Tokyo-Dome-ebook/dp/B07D

Yo brand new brilliance! Weve got the entrepreneurial excellence of our brother The Urban Aristocrat. Urban is somewhat new to the Tokyo scene but is already making big moves. He helped create the Brothas and Sistas Tokyo group which focuses on connecting the black community here in Tokyo and hes also behind Black Rebranded. Which is a worldwide group focused on creating a connective platform and community for black expats. on top of that hes a DJ and recently created one of the most compelling and interesting card games for music lovers to ever exist. Pay attention, go check out Urbs social media! Weather Reports: Late: Denzel Curry - Spaceghostpussy (RIP YAMS) Urban: Planet Giza - Playaz Ball LINKS: http://www.urbanaristocrat.me/Timeless-Tokyo https://www.blackrebranded.com/ instagram.com/urban.aristocrat/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

Emphatically yes! The Raw Urban Mobile Podcast is one of the most interesting podcasts in Japan. Together, Tokyo Cliff and Shockolate Buddha, interview and converse with interesting guests in their "mobile man cave." They've recorded with some incredible guests of all walks of life here in Tokyo. Lawyers, restaurant owners, film makers, basketball players, famous actors and so many other interesting people in Tokyo. Its truly one of the best places to gain perspective about experiences in Japan. Cliff and Shock are long time friends of our podcast and we were really glad to have them on. Check out their podcast every week any where fine podcasts are supplied. Weather Report: Mega: Skyzoo - Everythings Fine Cliff: Skyzoo - The Stick-Up Tape From Menace Late: Jacuzzi Boys (Fredfades and Jawn Rice) - **several tracks** LINKS: https://rump.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rawurbanmobilepodcast/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/

Young Richard has been young for a long time! Hes a multi-hyphenate artist that works in several fields of art including photography, music production and djing. Originally from the Bronx and now living in Japan for a few decades, we discuss is upbringing in the the New York Club Scene and how he was djing at several legendary venues with several legendary people while he did photography and produced music. He talks about those experiences as well how Tokyo has evolved/changed over the last 20 years. He also played an original acetate of a track he produced back in 1995. Plus hecka lot more. Shout out to Oji and the OGs. Shout out to nothing ever being the same again. Also, we had the good homie, friend of the show, event organizer, skater, and party rocker extraordinaire, IAMJesse, come through to help co-host. Jesse is also a born and bred New Yorker thats been in Tokyo for a hella long time and is good friends with Young Richard. So yeah stacks on stacks of interesting factoids and experiences with a

Ehyoo Special episode for yall today! We got the homie and friend of the show, L Evate, in studio today. L is a house dancer, dj and event organizer for Life Parc. Life Parc is a reoccuring dance party for all ages and walks of life, inspired by New York Park jams. We talk about L's event partners, how he got into house and hiphop music, growing up in Hiroshima and all types of ish. Tune in, hit the like and stuff! Weather Reports: Mega: Elzhi - The World is Yours L Evate: The Crusaders - Streetlife Late: Eminem - As The World Turns www.facebook.com/LifeParcTYO/ @lifeparc_ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com

Peace! Rhyming Gaijin is an emcee, producer, Guiness Book world record holder and creative. Hes infamously known around Tokyo for his ability to freestyle about any and everything. We caught up with him to talk about his process, living in japan, his popular youtube channel, his musical taste, freestyling and much more. Also the homie and friend of the show Shad AD came in to carry the third mic. Shout out to all the stuff. Thanks for rocking with us. Weather Reports : Shad AD - Isiah Rashad - Heavenly Father Rhyming Gaijin: Unme -The Sky Told Me *************LINKS************ https://rhymingg.bandcamp.com/album/smf https://www.youtube.com/user/Rhyminggaijin Rhyminggaijin.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com

Maya Hatch is super dope! She is a Japanese American singer songwriter and performer thats been honing her craft here and in the states for the last few decades. We caught up with her and her fiance, friend of the show and former guest, MC Boodah to talk about their new collaboration project UNME. As well as a bunch of other stuffs like working on a japanese childrens show, Tiding Up with Marie Kondo, and growing up biracial in Japan. We also had the new homie M Cleuver of Tokyo Provoke in studio. He had been up drinking for the last 30 hours like a real tokyoite, so pay attention and set goals to get like him. The God is Agile! Im trash at describing this shit, so just listen and enjoy. Thank you for fucking with it. BLACK History Month! Weather Report: Late: Injury Reserve Maya & MC Boodah: Unme - The Sky Told me *************LINKS************ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming d

Ajay is a multi medium creative and DJ. We first linked up with Ajay on the podcast nearly two years ago and hes been extra busy every since. On this episode Ajay gives us a brief run down of all his creative projects as well as his experiences in tokyo, both good and bad. Lots of interesting details that yall should tune in for. Mega Late Show OG, Steze, came through a help cohost this one as well. We also continue the ever growing Best album of the last 10 years" debate and added 3 more joints to the list. WE LIKE YOU. Subscribe, share and all that good good. Mega is glad Liam Neeson was eaten by wolves. Dont be ungrateful. Fill that bag up. Weather Reports - Mega: Sun Ra - When there is no Sun Africa Hitech - Light the Way *************LINKS************ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather

Yo peace, you! Another long and action packed episode fo dat azz. Rank these MCs: Del, Inspectah Deck and Big Boi!!!! Yeah we asked the homie Shux the same question. There is a correct answer and it is not information. Joining us today iShux Wun. Hes is kinda of a Tokyo Hiphop scene OG. Not in the sense that hes been working in the hiphop scene for decades or is super well known in the scene but in the sense that he was trying to expose the tokyo scene for american audiences way back in the aughts. Its difficult to find anyone else that was really doing it at his level of success. He also used to rock with The Breakdown in Shibuya. BING! Shux was working with a now defunct hiphop media outlet, IAMHIPHOP DOT COM, interviewing major artists, following tours, and eventually ended in Tokyo working on his project, The Shux Files. He was interviewing and documenting the scene out here in Tokyo way back in the aughts. He probably wouldnt suggest it but you can find a bunch of those videos on Youtube and theyr

Yes yes yes! Super special episode this week with the Grammy nominated, legendary, brilliant and powerful, N'Dea Davenport! N'dea has had a long and illustrious career in the music industry. We talk about a lot of stuff. From the underground creative community in Los Angeles to working with Guru to her success with the Brand New Heavies to her solo career and current creative endeavors here in Japan. N'dea has always found ways to express herself while staying true to her sense of artistic integrity. Balancing the past with the future. Being electric. Living in Japan and starting her newest creative outlet project, "Celectrixx." Theres really far too much to mention here so check out this episode to hear more about the ridiculous amazing life of N'dea Davenport. Her Wikipedia page is bullshittin! Weather Reports: Mega : Heather Victoria - Japan Guru & Ndea Davenport - Trust Me N'Dea Davenport - Whatever You Want (Jay Dee Remix) *************LINKS************ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and

Episode 60! With Shad AD and Afrodyty This week were back in full effect with our first guest laced episode of the year! We brought in the new homie, rising emcee, and event organizer, Shad AD! Shads lived in Japan for years working his craft, performing with Japanese bands and organizing multiple events including BABEL (which featured many of the shows past guests) It was our first time meeting Sha we kept it hella casual and chopped it up about anything that came to mind. We also brought in long time friend of the show/singer/ songwriter, Afrodyty. She assured us that she can indeed read. We appreciate all the likes, listens and messages! Please rate us on itunes and share. Weather Reports: Mega: Davu Flint - Shwingdoobie Shad AD - Freestyle over Alchemist beat & J Cole - ATM *************LINKS************ https://www.facebook.com/shadadevents/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming d

Probably gonna come back and re-title this but because Mega caught the Flu, we had to cancel a recording. Instead we hopped on the phone a couple days later and decided to start a new yet to be titled conversation project. The idea is that we rank the greatest albums of the last decade based upon their quality, impact, and our general thoughts on the work. We started this recording with three albums and will add to the list throughout the year until we have a definitive list of rankings. Also we talk about eminem selling the most albums in 2018. Thanks for fucking with it - MLS ***Fuck R Kelly***

Were back after a little break with the homies, Steze and Cake. We talk about Hip-Hop in 2018 and celebrate doing two years of the podcast. Thanks to all of our supporters and past guests. Weve got a lot of plans for 2018 so stay tuned in. PEACE! Weather Reports: Late - Black Panther Sndtrk - X Mega - Royce - Cocaine Steze - Kids See Ghosts - 4th Dimension *************LINKS************ http://www.lesteze.com/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com

Yo! Tanaka's, Just a little message about this mini-hibernation we're about to take. Thanks for a great 2018! We're gonna be closing out an incredible year of productfulness and are looking forward to rocking more with ya'll in 2019. Peace to the goons!! Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com

This week we have a special Kaiwa/Conversation installment of the Mega Late Show with the incredibly dope MC/Poet G Yamazawa! G Yamazawa is a Poet and MC that set the hiphop world ablaze with his debut album Shouts to Durham. The video for North Cack became a viral sensation and hes been blowing up every since. Mega caught up with him on his trip back to the motherland before his performance at Beat the Best. He also brought along the homie/DJ/Producer/ TICTOC AKA MINDGHETTO. Shout out to Tokyo Cliff for helping host this one while Late was somewhere holding it down. Pay attention to this dope addendum. Tell your family about it, rate us on itunes and listen to G Yamazawa. Weather Reports: Late: Year of the Ox Remix featuring G Yamazawa and Lyrics Born Mega: Latyrx - Latyrx DJ TIKTOC AKA MindGhetto - G Yamazawa: Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki *************LINKS************ https://gyamazawa.com/ https://gyamazawa.bandcamp.com/ @gyamazawa https://www.instagram.com/mindghetto_tictoc Megalateshow /on tw