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The Next Movement Podcast
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Podcast where Rob & E discuss the social/political/artistic influence of classic hip-hop albums with members of the culture. thenextmovementpodcast@gmail.com

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New episode! Merkeba spoke with us about the many influences that led to his new project “a Metal Snake”. Then we talked about his album pick for this episode - the breakout “In a Major Way” by E-40.

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November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New episode is here! Tomorrow Kings members SKECH185, Gilead7, Collasoul Structure, and I.B. Fokuz join us to talk about “SALT” their first new album in 12 years! Then we discuss their album pick for this episode - Illogic's "Celestial Clockwork"

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October 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We’ve got a throwback episode for you today. Back in Sept. of 2020 we caught up with Kenny Segal to talk about Project Blowed, Team Supreme, Serengeti, R.A.P. Ferreira and “art rap”. Then we discuss his album pick - the Omid produced Blowed comp “Beneath the Surface”.

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October 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
For your GRAMMY consideration: The Next Movement Podcast. When you don’t want the producer trying to be all in the videos, all on the record, dancing…come to The Next Movement where we give you space to talk about your art and the art you love.
October 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
New episode of the pod is out right now. UK-based artist Tony Bontana joins us to talk about his prolific output and A$AP Rocky’s “LIVE.LOVE.A$AP”

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October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here’s a throwback episode feat. Max Heath of Child Actor. We spoke to Max in October of 2022 about the production he has done for artists like Open Mike Eagle, Armand Hammer, Serengeti, AKAI SOLO, and Amani. Then we talked about "BEGBORROWSTEEL" by Count Bass D.

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September 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
New episode! We’ve got Devine Carama and Amadeus360 talking about their new album “Guardians of the Boom Bap” and the importance of preserving the culture. Then we discuss their album pick for this episode - “It Was Written” by Nas.

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August 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
New episode! We’re joined by journalist, author and curator Vikki Tobak. We focus mainly on her book Contact High but also touch on some of the other work from her impressive career. Then we discuss her album pick for this episode - “My Life” by Mary J. Blige.

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July 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
New episode! Sunmundi and Sasco join us to talk about their new project "Contacting" (coming 7/11/25). Then we discuss their album pick for this episode - “Church” by billy woods. Listen at the link!

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July 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New episode just dropped! We talked with Cymarshall Lawabout his new album “The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression”. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - “Black Star” by Mos Def and Talib Kweli.

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June 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Change of plans! We've got a throwback episode for you today feat @infinityknives.bsky.social and Brian Ennals, who joined us in Sept. of 2022 after they dropped King Cobra. We talked with them about that record their album pick for this episode - Outkast's "Stankonia"

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June 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Out now! Our episode with McKinley Dixon. The Richmond native wants to make rapping fun again on his new album "Magic! Alive!" He spoke with us about how the project came together and then we discuss his album pick for this episode - "The Ecstatic" by Mos Def.

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May 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New episode! Neil Drumming joined us to explain why he doesn't really think of himself as a rapper, despite having recently released his debut rap album "Writing on Airplanes". Then we talk about his album pick - "A Book of Human Language" by Aceyalone.

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May 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We had a blast the other night at Reel Talk #8 with @cinemasai.bsky.social and @backwoodzstudioz.bsky.social E. with the photography, Rob with the air of importance. Peace to Dylan for being such a great host. And peace to all the artists who were in the building.
May 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New episode! In a soulful celebration of midlife Blu and August Fanon have teamed up to bring us "Forty". We talked with them both about the project and then we discuss their album pick for this episode - "Death Certificate" by Ice Cube. Listen at the link: tr.ee/VjqzUddDKq
April 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New episode! @milescooke.bandcamp.com has a new record out right now called “ceci n’est pas un portrait” which is French for “This is not a portrait” We try to unpack that with miles and talk about his album pick for this episode, "Fantastic Damage" by El-P. Listen at the link.

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April 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today we have a throwback episode for you featuring @premrock He just released an excellent new album called “Did You Enjoy Your Time Here…?” and we thought it would be a good time to revisit our conversation with Prem from June of 2022.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
New episode today! Damon Locks joins us to talk about his new album “List of Demands,” and Damon’s album pick for this episode - Mixmaster Mike’s deluxe release “Return of the Cyklops”. Listen at the link!

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March 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New episode today! @cosmobaker.bsky.social joins us to talk about life as a DJ in 2025, his recent book club gatherings, the history of The Remedy and much more. Then we’ll discuss his album pick for this episode - the Soulquarian era classic “Voodoo” by D’Angelo.

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March 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New episode today! We talked with Queen Herawin about her new album “Awaken the Sleeping Giant” She spoke with us about mental health, creativity in its various forms and more. Then we discuss her album pick for this episode - “The Great Adventures of Slick Rick”

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February 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New episode today! We've got Hester Valentine talking with us about his projects "Valenta" and "make me, make me" as well as his album pick for this episode "N***a Please" by Ol' Dirty Bastard.

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February 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
New episode! We spoke with director Jacob Rosenberg about his new book “RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES” and his album pick for this episode - “No Need for Alarm” by Del the Funky Homosapien. Listen at the link.

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January 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
First new episode of 2025 is here today! We've got Spectacular Diagnostics talking about his three projects from 2024 and a certifiable classic in DJ Shadow's "Endtroducing". Listen now at the link!

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