Today’s guests, E L U C I D and Sebb Bash may come from very different backgrounds. But they share one core thing in common. Both pulling from the fundamental tenets of the past, they push the art form to places it’s never been before.

E L U C I D and Sebb were born to make music together. And luckily for us, they finally delivered their new collaborative album, I Guess U Had to Be There on Backwoodz Studioz.

In this episode, we discuss what makes their creative chemistry special, Sebb Bash’s signature sound, and the mindset underpinning their joyful and triumphant new album, and much more.

The next hour plus features two of rap’s most creative minds chopping it up, with some laughs along the way... how could you possibly not listen?

The Plug (1:07).

The Interview (2:25).

“Farmer time” (4:24).

Sebb’s entrypoint into hip-hop (12:31).

The binding agent between E L U C I D & Sebb Bash (23:55).

The signature Sebb Bash sound (29:45).

The importance of taste vs. technical skill as a producer (44:32).

The recording process for I Guess U Had to Be There (49:50).

E L U C I D’s mindstate when creating I Guess U Had to Be There (55:20).

The inspiration behind the “you just had to be there” idea (1:02:09).

The musical vision for I Guess U Had to Be There (1:07:00).

E L U C I D’s place in an evolving rap zeitgeist (1:10:01).

The unique process creating 48 HRS (1:13:55).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:20:57).

Buy I Guess U Had to Be There here: https://backwoodzstudioz.com/collections/elucid-sebb-bash-i-guess-u-had-to-be-there

Follow E L U C I D on Twitter here: https://x.com/elucidwho

Follow E L U C I D on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cobratoof/

Follow Sebb Bash on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sebb_bash/

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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The music of today’s guest, Birmingham, England-native, Tony Bontana, can be described in many ways: But to me, the simplest way I can describe Tony is creative… in any and every sense of the word.

Tony’s music spans multiple genres from rap, to punk, no wave, harnessing an artistic ethos that is truly like none other.

In today’s episode, we dig deeper into his creative ethos by discussing this “splayed” sound, the aggressively experimental 2025 collaborative record with psychedelic ensemble, The Beautiful Malaise, and his brand new opus, My Name, released on February 27th.

Tony Bontana is an essential voice, rising in profile with critically acclaimed works, and a killer feature on Nourished by Time’s last album.

I really can’t cosign this dude enough, so make sure you listen to this episode to learn more about a true musical visionary.

The Plug (0:55).

The Interview (2:41).

The “splayed” sound (7:17).

The aggressively experimental energy of The Beautiful Malaise (17:48).

Tony’s abstract, free-form vocal style (26:18).

The thematic inspiration for My Name (35:08).

Tony’s keen political focus (40:44).

The emotionally evocative sound of My Name (43:48).

My Name as a great Tony Bontana gateway drug (48:27).

Everything is Perfect Records (53:22).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (56:37).

Buy My Name here: https://tonybontana.bandcamp.com/album/my-name

Follow Tony Bontana on Twitter here: https://x.com/tonybontana0121

Follow Tony Bontana on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tonybontana/?hl=en

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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In the current era of music and hip-hop, there’s gotta be more rappers than at any other point in human history. And so while that leads to a ton of amazing, creative rap music being made, as an artist, it’s increasingly hard to stand out. The market has never been more saturated. This is why artists like today’s guest, have impressed by immediately carving out their own lane as a rising star.

Hailing from Charlotte, NC, LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON, he sports an electric, outlandish rap style that has made him one of the most distinct voices in all of rap. His blend of wit, sharp honesty, and sense of humour have powered some great projects, such as Beautifully Black with Navy Blue, his strong collaborative albums with Sadhugold., and now his latest record, As of Now.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of his recent signing with Lex, his unorthodox rap style, and the creative process behind his excellent new record, As of Now.

The Plug (0:50).

The Interview (2:31).

The impact of North Carolina’s rap scene (5:16).

Key turning points for Jah-Monte’s music career (8:18).

The impact of signing to Lex Records (14:43).

Jah-Monte’s unorthodox rap style (21:23).

The reflective nature of As of Now (33:51).

As of Now vs. past Jah-Monte projects (42:43).

The musical vision of As of Now (47:42).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:00:15).

Buy As of Now here: https://lexrecords.com/products/as-of-now/

Follow LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON on Twitter here: https://x.com/jahmonteogbon?lang=en

Follow LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jahmonteogbon/

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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