EP 100: Benny P

 

Motherfuckin’ episode ONE HUNDRED of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ We really hit the triple digit club! Can you believe it!? What a celebration. A monumentous occasion such as this calls for something a little different. For that reason, I decided to interview myself and look back at the overall RhymeBeat journey thus far. #207TilInfinity

 

Conversation topics include impactful childhood moments, finding a love for music journalism as a young adult, navigating the post-college depression + haze, the early days of the RhymeBeat, the founding of this podcast, the changing Portland landscape, volcanos vs. tsunamis, what’s to come the rest of 2022, and a whole lot more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening y’all. Can’t believe y’all rocked with us for this long. Spread love! #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 99: Chrizi Jamer

 

Episode ninety nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s guest is Maine-based artist/vocalist ‘Chrizi Jamer.’ We got to talking about growing up in Lubumbashi City, the harsh weather of Maine, his first EP ‘My Afro JAM,’ upcoming music + shows, crab legs, language, and an abundance of other topics! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening y’all. Spread love! #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 98: DJ Matt Perry

 

Episode ninety eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s guest is Maine DJ/producer/artist ‘DJ Matt Perry.’ Interview topics focused on getting into DJing on the Portland scene, his duo ADvsFx, pistol shrimp, legendary WMPG stories, facing life’s tough moments, what he’s been creating lately, and many more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening y’all. Spread love! #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 97: Luthando

 

Episode ninety seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s guest is Portland vocalist/producer ‘ThandoBleu.’ We talked about church music, different eras of video games, his work with BDG, getting inspired to drop solo music, the ever-blossoming Portland scene, what’s coming, and tons more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening always. #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 96: Greyhat

 

Episode ninety six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s guest is 207 producer ‘Greyhat.’ Conversation points circulated the “glory days” of SoundCloud, Maine adolescence, his album ‘Tens,’ James Taylor, his fear of elevators, Zack Villere, his future endeavors, plus numerous others.This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening always. #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 95: ShotByTristan

 

Episode ninety five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week’s guest is Maine visual artist ‘ShotByTristan.’ Interview topics included growing up on the coast, skateboarding, picking up his first camera, various Benny’s Crib memories, his extensive 2021 output, working with other Maine artists, future moves, and a whole lot more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting…thanks for listening always. #207TilInfinity

 

*Appreciate y’all understanding the technical glitches this episode – Benny P*

 
 
 
 

EP 94: Pink Navel Pt. II

Episode ninety four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Pink Navel swung by this week. Our convo focused on their new album/livestream ‘EPIC’, working with Won Pound, technological transformations, ‘Hamburger Helper’ concerts, the constant cultural prevalence of hip hop, toy-making, their upcoming live shows, Dunkin Donuts, and tonsss more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting. #207TilInfinity

 

*This podcast was intended to be on video, but technological difficulties occurred – Benny P*

 
 
 
 

EP 93: Tylord

 

Episode ninety three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ The homie/Portland DJ ‘Tylord’ was this week’s guest. We conversed about his upcoming back-to-school drive, building a great set, going to the ‘Rock the Bells’ festival, growing up with B. Aull, roadtrips, and tons more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting. #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 92: Crabman

 

Episode ninety two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week, 207-based musician/producer ‘Crabman’ took a seat on the futon. Our convo touched upon edibles, his punk background, ‘Deltron 3030,’ his other musical endeavors at the moment, loop pedals, hypothetical movie plots, and too many other tangents to count. This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting. #207TilInfinity

 
 
 
 

EP 91: Viva

 

Episode ninety one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ Maine vocalist/singer ‘Viva’ joined the podcast this week to promote her 7/30 show at Aura in Portland. Other conversation topics included family history, learning new instruments, Will Smith, various 207 musicians, favorite venues, and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Yardie Ting. #207TilInfinity