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This week we're joined by Harlem's own Errol Holden, one of hip hop's most quietly consequential and compelling voices in contemporary rap. From navigating the streets to emerging as a one-of-one artistic force, we chop it up about the path that led him to hip hop and the experiences that have shaped a body of work defined by introspection, sharp observation, and a stream-of-consciousness approach. We also discuss his latest project, Supreme Magnetic 2, and revisit several key releases from his catalogue that chart his artistic evolution and growing ambitions as an artist.
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Teller Bank$ has had a unique career, moving between a wide range of projects and key artistic turning points. From his beginnings as a producer to establishing himself as one of the most proficient rappers in contemporary rap, a chance collaboration last year with the Philadelphia production collective $$$ has reshaped his vision, bringing new energy to his creative ambitions.
Now, Teller has released what he calls his breakthrough album, stepping outside his usual writing process in favor of a cinematic narrative that blends fiction with autobiographical truth
On this week's episode, we're joined by Teller Bank$ and $$$ (namely, Q, Philth Spector and Killer Kane) to talk about their journey from "Drug $" to "Hate Island" and the evolution that shaped them into a seven-piece—sometimes ten-piece—regional “trunk jazz” collective. We also discuss the narrative thread running throughout the album, how a theatrical lens informed the album’s concept and deepened the emotional weight of the vocals, Teller's intention to create value and connect with listeners through the project’s multi-layered lyrics, and the group’s evolving workflow as a production unit. All of this and more on this week's episode of The Fly Fidelity Podcast!
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Lyricist and lecturer Cappo joins Plague Records founder Danny Boyes for an illuminating deep dive into CAPstone and the creative journey behind its making—from its origins as a fearless trilogy of ambitious, emotionally charged projects to its evolution into a truly post-digital artefact that has rewritten and re-evaluated the blueprint for contemporary rap album rollouts.
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As Dreamville’s in-house mixing engineer, Juro “MEZ” Davis has been a creative force behind some of the label’s most defining moments, including much of J Cole’s discography—most notably Born Sinner, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, 4 Your Eyez Only, The Off-Season, and more recently The Fall Off. Davis joined us for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of his career and creative workflow—from being mentored by MF GRIMM and mixing for Monsta Island Czars (M.I.C.) early in his journey to helping shape Dreamville’s sonic identity.
He also discusses using J. Cole’s “Wet Dreamz” and “Can’t Get Enough” as sonic benchmarks to guide mixing decisions, his work on fan favourites such as The Come Up and Friday Night Lights, the life-changing trajectory of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, and the varying stages The Fall Off went through from conception to completion.
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In the 30 years since releasing his acclaimed debut album 'Soul On Ice', Ras Kass has unapologetically blazed his own unique career path and shaped a journey driven by uncompromising lyrics, resilience over trends and political resistance. Hailing from Watts and making waves on Sway and King Tech's The Wake Up Show, he's back with a new project called "Leopard Eats Face"—a self described victory lap and celebration of where he is today professionally and personally. In this episode, we chopped it up with the water-proof MC about creating a project he'd love as a fan,finding joy in the creative process, his memories of working with the late great Safiir, and hip hop's obsession with celebrating inferior artists. All of this and much more!
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Apollo Brown and TY Farris reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped their creative partnership and long-awaited album Run Toward The Monster, from its inception through sequencing and the creative process, to the ideas and intentions that define the project—all contributing to the unmistakable clarity of their survivalist signature sound. In this intimate conversation, they offer insights into the album and standout tracks such as “Beautiful Struggle”, “Sacred,” “Ctrl Alt Delete,” and “Street Patriots,” providing a front-row view of their unique creative journeys and one of our favorite releases of 2025.
About this week's edit: The original recording with Apollo Brown was unfortunately affected by low band-width causing choppy audio for short and staggered periods throughout our interview. Despite extensive efforts to reduce and remove the moments affected during the editing process, a minimal number of instances remain.
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
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Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast: Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon, where members can access a range of monthly benefits, including early access to episodes, bonus content, and an exclusive members-only podcast. Additional support can also be shown by leaving us a review, subscribing to and sharing the podcast on available platforms. -
This week on The Fly Fidelity Podcast, we’re joined by street culture authority Estevan Oriol to celebrate 30 years of Joker Brand—one of the most authentic and globally respected streetwear labels ever committed to fashion. Founded in 1995 by Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol, Joker Brand transcended apparel to become a cultural force, resonating far beyond clothing. Rooted in storytelling, urban fashion, and street culture, the brand embodies a lifestyle shaped by the West Coast Chicano energy that inspired its creation—and continues to influence generations today. In a free-wheeling conversation, we sat with Estevan to discuss his one-of-a-kind journey: from road-managing House of Pain and witnessing the seismic rise of Cypress Hill, to co-founding Scandalous and Not Guilty, to his ascension as a globally recognized photographer and filmmaker. All of this—and more!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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This week, we descend into the shadow-lit cosmos of Chester Watson to explore the making of "Psychic Warfare Department", his first producer compilation album. In this intimate conversation, Chester unpacks the spectral forces that animate the project—from sampling the unmistakable voice of Vincent Price to how duality shapes his collaborations. We also discuss the albums sequencing, the mysticism and mythological that anchor his lyricism, how studying colour theory aids his videos , as well as his forthcoming projects, and so much more!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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Rucksack Records’ very own The Expert returns to pull back the curtain and get candid about the making of his first-ever producer album, "Vivid Visions". In this insightful conversation, he breaks down his creative process alongside some of today’s leading indie rappers, whose verses and perspectives bring each track to life—transforming the album into a series of vivid sonic worlds. We also discuss his relationship to space and composition, the influence of DJ Muggs and the Monkees’ feature film "Head", as well as a forthcoming remixed and recontextualised release of "Vivid Visions".
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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This week, we’re dissecting "Human Error Club at Kenny’s House" — Human Error Club's first release on Backwoodz Studioz — featuring a long-form interview with drummer Mekala Session and veteran producer Kenny Segal. From improv sessions and preserving the band’s essence to refining expression and lifelong lessons, we dive into the album’s creative journey in an insightful, wide-ranging conversation.
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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This week on The Fly Fidelity Podcast, we're joined by Steve “Lucky” Luciano, a pivotal figure in the evolution of streetwear culture in Los Angeles. In part one of our intimate two-part conversation, Lucky unpacks the organic rise and recent revival of SUPERMAX HARDWARE—a brand forged in the raw energy of California’s street and prison subcultures, later adopted by hip-hop artists, skaters, and style purists worldwide. We also trace the ascent and global influence of JOKER BRAND, a cornerstone of West Coast streetwear that recently celebrated its 30th anniversary— a testament to its authenticity, resilience, and unbreakable ties to West Coast culture. What emerges is a conversation not just about fashion, but about identity, legacy, and the enduring influence of Soul Assassins!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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This week, we’re joined by two of the most compelling and inventive artists making music in modern hip-hop: Wino Willy and FOHDH Matthew. Fresh off releasing an incredible new album in association with Backwoodz Studioz and Grilchy Party, their collaborative debut 'Matthew Gets Sick Off Cheap Wine and Prefers Gruaud-Larose 1945' showcases what they respectively do best, concocting a gritty flyness whilst sounding raw and luxurious all at once. In this episode we discuss the process of working with each other for what became two albums, how using colours helped to anchor and deepen their goals, the impact that Philadelphia has had on shaping the way that they see the world and approach creating within it, and being photographed by Alexander Richter!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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Discover the legendary story of Peter Bici, one of the most accomplished and influential skateboarders in modern street-skating history. From mastering skate spots such as the Brooklyn Banks, to becoming an OG Supreme and Zoo York rider, Peter embodies the essence of Skateboarding. In this episode, Peter shares fascinating insights from his storied life skating with names such as Ryan Hickey, Mike Hernandez, Justin Pierce and more. He also reflects on the importance of Supreme as a foundational skate shop and hub that built a community, being on tour with Think Skateboards, appearing in Larry Clarke's cult classic "Kids"- and more - including ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary, "Empire Skate".
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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After 20 years, Philadelphia's two-man crew The High and Mighty are locked back in, joining us to break down the making of their latest album, "Sound of Market". They also discuss their memories of Alchemist producing "Mighty Mi For Your Stereo System", the enduring legacy and lessons of Eastern Conferance Records, Fatbeats recent 30 year anniversary jam, and more!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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Fresh off two back-to-back Backwoodz Studioz album covers, Queens based photographer and director Alexander Richter joins us for our 9th season premier. Known for his legendary portraits and iconic abum covers, Alexander sits down to reflect on his eminent career and reveals some of the stories behind some of his favourite shoots, including a who's who of hip hop, from The Clipse to billy woods and beyond. We also talk about shooting for publications such as Hip-Hop Connection, XXL and The Source, capturing candid cultural moments, collaborating with Backwoodz, and more.
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
Photo: Katrina Richter
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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Returning guests Fatboi Sharif and Driveby join us to delve into the making of their brain-rending collaborative project, 'Let Me Out" for our 100th episode! In this intimate conversation, Sharif and Driveby reflect on the creative origins and the many variations of 'Let Me Out', prophesying the state of the world, and collaborating with its all-star features. They also discuss the project's overarching theme in an explosive never-been-shared revelation, and so much more!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity
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André LeRoy Davis has provided a visual record for hip-hop for over three decades, most notably as the creator of The Source magazine's brilliant "The Last Word" column (1990– 2007). To celebrate his enduring career, we sat down for a candid conversation to discuss his contributions, as well as his unmatched insight into the publishing industry.
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
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On this week's programme, we talked to junclassic and SQ about the influence and impact that film has had on their new album and its narrative. They also discussed their love for Queensbridge hip-hop, and their process of making "Ante Meridiem Cats", citing SQ's recent 30 for 30 Instagram series as a key factor in its beat selection.
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity
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This week, we're joined for a conversation with returning guest Anthony "Ant" Davis (Atmosphere), to discuss and unpack the fourth and final volume in his eclectic instrumental series, "Collection of Sounds".
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity
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This week we're joined for a conversation with Ben Pedroche, esteemed author of the definitive and deeply passionate "Independent As F***": Underground Hip-Hop 1995-2005". Take a trip down memory lane as we reflect on indie rap's golden era and everything between!
Produced by: D. Lewis and L. Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Art direction: Mango Shark
About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond.
Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity
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