The Next Movement Podcast

Didn't make a full list on twitter because *reasons* I won't get into right now but I was inspired by @nextmovementpod.bsky.social today and here are my three fave records for 2025. Yes I have six records here and yes that's cheating. Go argue with a wall

Thank you @robotkeel.bsky.social and E

New episode! We invited friends of the pod to share some words about three of their favorite hip hop albums from the past year. You’ll hear a variety of voices about a wide range of albums. Big shoutout to everyone who contributed!

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On our next episode we’re joined by Philly’s own Wiles Martyr. We’ll talk about his most recent project is called “Circa Wealth 2” and then we’ll discuss his album pick for this episode - “Reasonable Doubt” by Jay-Z. Stay tuned! The episode drops on 11/26/25.

Hope that it peaks interest in Merkeba’s music, if you haven’t already checked it out. Super talented artist.

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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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Next episode we’re joined by Merkeba, who may have just released his most authentic project yet with a Metal Snake. He spoke with us about living with this music and the ways it challenged him. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - In a Major Way from E-40. Episode drops on 11/12/25!

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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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Tomorrow morning we have Tomorrow Kings!! The crew from Chicago is back in a major way. We talked with several of the Kings about their new album “SALT” and Illogic’s “Celestial Clockwork”

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Best rap podcast in the game throws thunder from the mountain once again

On our next episode we’re joined by Tomorrow Kings! The crew from Chicago is about to drop their first new album since 2013’s “N.R.T.M.” We’ll talk about the new album and discuss their album pick for this episode - “Celestial Clockwork” by Illogic. Stay tuned! This is a big one. It lands 10/29/25.

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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We’ll have a throwback episode for you next week when we go all the way back to Sept of 2020. At that time we spoke with Kenny Segal and discussed his album pick - the Omid produced Project Blowed comp “Beneath the Surface”. Stay tuned! This throwback episode returns on 10/15/25.

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.

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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Next episode our official intercontinental era takes flight when joined by UK-based artist Tony Bontana. We use Tony’s prolific 2025 output as a jumping off point to explore a wide range of topics. Then we discuss his album pick - A$AP Rocky’s LIVE.LOVE.A$AP. Stay tuned!
Episode drops on 10/1/25.

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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Next week we’ll drop a throwback episode featuring Child Actor. The producer behind some of your favorite joints from Open Mike Eagle, Armand Hammer and Serengeti has a new track on the Earl project. We had a thoughtful convo about music back in 2022 and will revisit that on 8/17/25. Stay tuned.

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On our next episode we’re joined by Chicago veterans Abstract Mindstate. The duo have a new album out right now called “The Art Project”. We’ll talk about that and their album pick for this episode - “One For All” by Brand Nubian. Stay tuned! The episode drops on 9/3/25.

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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On our next episode we’re joined by Devine Carama and Amadeus360. We spoke to the rapper and producer about their recent “Gaurdians of the Boom Bap” and their album pick for this episode - “It Was Written” by Nas. Stay tuned. This episode drops 8/20/25.

Next week we’ll have a throwback episode for you feat. Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire. When we spoke to him in Sept. of 2022 he was getting ready to drop VOL 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly. We’ll revisit our convo about the album and hear his case for LL Cool J as the GOAT on 8/6/25. Stay tuned!

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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of all the new rap albums mine is the one with the cutest merch

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Next 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 she from her impressive career. Then we discuss her album pick - “My Life” by Mary J. Blige. Stay tuned! The episode will drop 7/23/25.

E and @sascomusic.bsky.social really spitting here

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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