On this episode Milk And Mics we are joined by producer, audio engineer and video expert DoomDaWiz.. Doom opens up about growing up in Massachusetts, mobving to and living in Texas and then moving out to Northern California. We talk early in music, his early influence, the evolution of his production style and transitioning fro emcee to producer. W…

on this episode of Milkcrates & Microphones we have live own studio emcee and Author from Brooklyn NY, ZEPS! We discuss coming up in Brooklyn rapping, the art of freestyle, making the move to California and becoming a dad. We also talk about his successful children's book 'Rhymosarus', a hip hop concept book for kids placing rapping dinosaurs in re…

In this exclusive Milkcrates & Microphones interview we are joined by a returning guest, emcee/producer Ersatz Splinter. In this conversation we discuss his new album which we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of. We also go over producing vs rapping, rapping on Spanish, his collabs with Oscar Goldman, upcoming shows and so much more. like, sub…

On this episode 19 of the 9th season we have the pleasure of speaking with legendary dj, producer and all around great guy, DJ ABILITIES. We kick off the conversation talking about his 2 years of sobriety, his health and fitness journey, and positive impact that it has had on his life. Plus we discuss his debut solo album 'Phonograph Phoenix', the …

This week on season 9 episode 18 of Milkcrates and Microphones we start all over again, again. MCMP is in for a few changes but still the same old show with segments like this week in hip hop, song pick and maybe even a little freestyle sesh. We also discuss the Gabby Petito documentary, Missing 411 cases in the woods, listen to some new and old mu…

In this Season 9 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Strange Famous Records emcee— Oldboy Rhymes joins the crew for an exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, OldBoy Rhymes dives into a bunch of topics including living in Alaska, how he became a rapper, his first time performing in front of a crowd, relocating to Indonesia, the …

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—Cobalt45 & Future Sphire. Cobalt45 & Future Sphire tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including Kendrick Lamar winning 5 Grammys, their brand-new album—Daytons and Dickies, C…

In this Season 9 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Bay Area-based emcee—Señor Gigio joins us for exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, Señor Gigio dives into a number of topics including growing up in Fairfield and living in the Bay, rapping since the age of 9-years old, early inspirations growing up, his hip-hop group, his …

n this Season 9 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Los Angeles-based emcee/producer—A-F-R-O returns for another exclusive interview. Throughout this dope conversation, A-F-R-O dives into a plethora of topics including the LA fires, his self-produced 80 emcee Posse Cut 3, the evolution of his producing, DJ Premier, his latest collaboration albu…

In this Season 9 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of the new year. Throughout this episode, we dive into a number of different subjects such as Harry Mack’s NYE freestyle, Raekwon on the Joe Rogan Experience, MrBeast, A Complete Unknown, the new Eyedea book, unreleased Michael Jackson tapes, Owen Wilson mesmeri…

In this Season 9 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual X-Mas episode and this time it’s a 2MeX-Mas Special. Legendary Los Angeles-based emcee—2Mex joins us for an exclusive interview. 2Mex dives into a number of different topics such as growing up in LA, his early musical influences, the talented artists he went to high sc…

In this Season 9 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you another dope show. Throughout this week’s show, we talk a number of topics including Xzibit, the Bay Area tsunami warning, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre teaming up with Sting, the new Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube albums, the storage hunter who found Roddy Ricch’s Grammy award, the rise of …

In this Season 9 Episode 10 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Oakland-based producer—Jel for an exclusive interview. Throughout this in-depth conversation, we dive into a plethora of topics such as playing the cornet at an early age, Jel’s first beat machine, his group with Mr. Dibbs—Presage, what made him fall in love with ma…

In this Season 9 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the backstage of the Crush Congregation Beat Battle at the Modesto State Theatre. Throughout this special episode, we are joined by a number of different DJs/producers/beat-makers including DJ Perksun—who is putting on this prestigious event, DoomDaWiz, Chef.St, Mayflw…

In this Season 9 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by LA-based emcee/Project Blowedian artist—Gel Roc for a spooky special. Throughout this dope convo, Gel Roc dives into a number of subjects such as his early graffiti days, CBS crew, how he got his start in rapping, the meaning behind his name, being a member of Project Blowed, …

Milk and Mics returns for season 9 episode 7 with just two milk boyz. On this episode the boys are with out JS3 so we try and hold it down with good conversation and hip hop talk. We discuss the hurricanes that ravished through the east coast, Jelly Rolle cool concert tricks, Trump using 50 Cents song 'Many Men', new horror movies plus we listen to…

In this Season 9 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Sacramento-based artist—X-Raided joins us for an exclusive conversation. X-Raided dives into a number of different topics including growing up in South Sacramento and relocating to Alabama, almost becoming the next 2Pac, his influence throughout hip-hop culture, his …

On this episode the Milk Boys are return with out a guest but full of conversation and fun. on this episode we talk about gimmicks in hip hop, old cell phones, Harry Mack freestyle, the future of A.I and virtual life. We also listen to some great music, All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow us…

In this Season 9 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Los Angeles-based emcee--Sadistik for a rare exclusive conversation. Throughout this great conversation, Sadistik dives into numerous topics including growing up in Washington, early music influences, coming up on 20 years as an artist, the evolution of his style, his vast cat…

In this Season 9 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Equipto 25th Anniversary Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including the legendary SF-based artist—Equipto, Professa Gabel, Monk HTS, Cobalt45, plus many more. We also…

In this Season 9 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Planet Asia Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists including DJ True Justice, Cobalt45, MC Wicks, Jusum One (of Grains of Sand), & Buck Stallion. We also dive into a number…

In this Season 9 Episode 1 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Shwayze Show at the Five Window Brewing Co in Lodi, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we talk a number of subjects including Shwayze’s success, the Funkdoobiest, Birdman, Cash Money Records, Eminem’s “Houdini” song, Snoop Dogg and the Olymp…

In this Episode 200 Special, we are joined in-studio by 2 very special guests—DJ True Justice & Vocab Slick. True Justice & Vocab Slick tear the house down with a very special live performance. We also dive into a number of different topics including how they got involved with hip-hop, early influences growing up, the art of turntablism, scratching…

In this Season 8 Episode 24 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we pay homage to a true hip-hop classic by doing a full album listen-along to The Grouch & Eligh - No More Greener Grasses. This album was released in 2003 by the Oakland/LA Living Legends combo—G&E and includes features from Bicasso, Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Pigeon John, and Basik, among ot…

In this Season 8 Episode 23 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by co-founder of Anticon/independent hip-hop legend—Sole. Throughout this exclusive interview, Sole dives into a number of topics including growing up in Maine and how the state has changed, how he discovered hip-hop at an early age, almost getting signed to a major label deal a…

In this Season 8 Episode 22 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we come to you live from the Pep Love Show at the Lofi Lounge in Modesto, California. Throughout this exclusive full-length episode, we are joined by a number of artists and like-minded people including Cobalt45, NikFuq, Father Freshwater, Zeps, L*Roneous, Cyph4, Rich Sphire, plus so many mor…

In this Season 8 Episode 21 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by a special guest/cousin of The Infamous Nonsense, hailing from the bowels of the 209—Tim Dogg. In this episode, we jump into a number of topics such as early 90s/2000s hip-hop, how music has changed, Bay Area hip-hop group—Zion I, rappers rapping other artist’s lyrics, the rec…

n this Season 8 Episode 20 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual 420 Special. Throughout this smoky episode, we dive into topics such as Cheech & Chong on Bert Kreischer’s podcast, Happy Gilmore 2, Brotha Lynch Hung’s brand-new track, the biggest cannabis rap icon, RBL Posse and “Don’t Give Me No Bammer Weed”, different renditions of…

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Bronx emcee/producer—Rob Sonic aka Bobby Freedom. Rob Sonic dives into a number of topics including relocating from D.C. to the Bronx as a teenager, discovering hip-hop through his brother, early influences growing up, breakdancing and the B-Boy era, starting out in…

In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a Throw It Down Thursday’ Special. We jump into a bunch of subjects including E-40, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Eminem’s new Benzino diss track, the return of Swollen Members with a recent #1 hit, the Oscars, a review of the Fresh Coast Tour, a Mr.Ballen story about Liam Neeson, Bad Bunny sui…

In this Season 8 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Oakland legend/co-founder of Hieroglyphics—Pep Love. Pep Love dives into a number of subjects including relocating from Mississippi to California at 12-years old, early influences growing up, meeting A-Plus at an early age, the formation of the Hieroglyphics collective and it…

In this Season 8 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by San Francisco-based artist/producer, Brycon. Brycon dives into a number of topics including living in San Francisco and the current state of the city, how he got involved in making music, early influences growing up, relocating to SF from North Carolina, why he chose producin…

In this Season 8 Episode 15 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of 2024 featuring SF-based emcee—Professa Gabel. Professa Gabel jumps into a number of topics including his recent segment on Channel 5 News, the Gabel Family Tree, his rap name, the Opening Act podcast with Equipto, interviewing Berner, his newest albums—The Ba…

In this Season 8 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the finale of 2023, featuring LA-based legendary emcee—Rifleman aka Ellay Khule. Rifleman dives into a bunch of topics including the release of his new book—King Khule, the 29th anniversary of Project Blowed, performing live, the art of freestyling, battling and beating Eminem at…

In this Season 8 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual Holidaze Special, accompanied by Milk&Mics alumni/close friend of the podcast—Oscar Goldman. Along with Oscar, we dive into a number of topics including the 1-year anniversary of the self-titled Oscar Goldman album, doing a show at his High School, performing with the …

In this Season 8 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a MILKSgiving Special. During the episode we are joined by legendary New York-based producer—Blockhead and LA-based legend-in-the-making—A-F-R-O. Blockhead talks about a number of topics including starting out as a rapper, meeting and working with Aesop Rock, producing music for …

In this Season 8 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary artist & pioneer of independent hip-hop—Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship. Jupiter dives into a number of topics, including what inspired him to become a rapper, meeting Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E, & Aceyalone, the early days of Freestyle Fellowship, being nominated for a…

In this Season 8 Episode 10 Halloween Special of Milkcrates & Microphones, we do it spooky style, with a cold open about classic horror movies, as well as an exclusive interview with Loki Excelsior—a founding member of the Siccmade Muzicc crew. Loki dives into a number of subjects such as growing up in Sacramento, the knowledge he gained from a mee…

In this Season 8 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics, including Keefe D being charged for the 2pac murder, the AI 2pac-made diss track, Eminem, OutKast achieving the best rap album of all time, Drake tying Michael Jackson, Antonio Brown, Nate Diaz, new Atmosphere music (which we premier), $uicideBoy$ stopping thei…

In this Season 8 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of subjects—Eyedea & Abilities, the new Living Legends album cover, Murs, Souls of Mischief, 93 ‘til Infinity, the Colin Kaepernick letter released by J. Cole, the Mighty Ducks, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip H…

In this Season 8 Episode 7 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a special listen-along and album review for legendary independent hip-hop group—Atmosphere’s Overcast! We also dive into topics such as Atmosphere vs Eyedea & Abilities, who’s the top dog of Rhymesayers Entertainment, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics se…

In this Season 8 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Fresno-based hip-hop artist—MC Wicks stops by for a cool conversation. MC Wicks dives into a number of topics including growing up and surviving in Fresno, a chance meeting with Planet Asia, early influences, dream collaborations, being in a freestyle cypher with KRS-One, his recent psychedeli…

In this Season 8 Episode 5 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we talk a number of different subjects such as Master P, Eligh’s new album—Halo Boy, the passing of Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, 50 Cent’s current legal troubles, Shaquille O’Neal’s rap skills, Eminem on a hit list, Bob Barker and Roddy Rod, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz, plus so much more. We also bring…

In this Season 8 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we get a visit from trailblazing hip-hop artists—Bigg Jus (of Company Flow) & Orko Eloheim (The Sycotik Alien) aka Nephlim Modulation Systems. Jus & Orko dive into a number of topics including how they found their way into hip-hop & making music, the first time they crossed paths with each oth…

In this Season 8 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by hip-hop icon—Afu-Ra (later on in the episode). Afu-Ra talks a number of subjects including being the protege of Jeru The Damaja, working with GANGSTARR and being a part of the GANGSTARR Foundation collective, a tragic accident that put his career on hold, signing his first reco…

In this Season 8 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics such as MF DOOM’s birthday and passing, Billboard’s Top 50 Hip-Hop Groups list, DDP Yoga, The Undertaker vs Shark, Oscar Goldman, Musk vs Zuck, psychological warfare, hip-hop impersonators, the missing submarine, Ken Griffey Jr., Brotha Lynch Hung, plus so much …

In this Season 8 Episode 1 (Season Premier) of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by a living legend (pun intended) of the hip hop industry; co-founder of the Living Legends collective and one half of Mystik Journeymen—Sunspot Jonz. Sunspot tells the story of how the Living Legends came to be, his musical influences growing up, traveling the wo…

In this Season 7 Episode 25 (Season Finale) of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by Arizona-based hip hop artist—Runt, of Jivin’ Scientists. Runt talks everything including making music for over 25 years, his musical inspirations growing up, hosting battle rap competitions, the Napster rap era, his new album—‘Cicadas’ and the meaning behind th…

In this Season 7 Episode 24 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by Pro Wrestler/Podcast Host/Conspiracy Theorist—Bin Hamin. We delve into a plethora of topics with Bin such as wrestling politics, CM Punk’s attitude, working with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, 9/11, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny being government plants, the upcoming election, UFOs, Planet X,…

In this Season 7 Episode 23 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of topics such as Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Rolling Stone’s Top 100 West Coast Hip Hop Tracks list, Jerry Springer, rap crew fantasy matchups, the takeover of AI music, Pras of the Fugees, Nate Diaz, Missy Elliott entering the Hall of Fame, plus so much more. All that …