Equipto, Professa Gabel & MC Pauze are members of the Bay Area hip-hop group The Watershed. They called in to RaRa Room Radio to talk about their latest album: ‘Don’t Forget You’re Welcome’. We go deep into the formation of their group and the inspiration behind their music. We play lots of dope tracks too! IG @thewatershed415 @professagabel @equipto_415 @mcpauze https://the-watershed-415.bandcamp.com Song credits: ‘Front Steps’ by The Watershed From the album ‘Don’t Forget You’re Welcome’ ‘I Wonder ft. Jamie Zee’ by The Watershed From the album ‘Don’t Forget You’re Welcome’ ‘Been Here Before’ by The Watershed From the album ‘Don’t Forget You’re Welcome’ ‘Ghost Ryder ft. Dirty Sanchez 47’ by The Watershed From the album ‘Don’t Forget You’re Welcome’ *All music courtesy of The Watershed

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058 - The Watershed (Equipto, Professa Gabel & MC Pauze)

Neight Larcen of Taos, NM is an international beat battle champ, national touring artist, producer, emcee, promoter and an all around independent music powerhouse. At the tail end of 2020 Neight dropped ‘Fresh Air’, his ‘freshest’ album to date. He also spent the year rising in the ranks of the international beat battle circuit. His most recent release is a collection of beats that he used to compete with. We talk about all of this as well as play several dope tracks! Thanks for listening! IG: @neight_larcen

057 - Neight Larcen

Wolfman Jack of the Outstanding Citizens Collective has been a part of the southwest hip-hop scene for over a decade, leaving a trail of fire features and mixtapes. After long last, his debut solo album 'What Now?' drops 12.11.20. In this episode we talk about the path leading up to the release and what inspired him to write this project. @howle_berry @outstanding_citizens @ogwillikers ***AVAILABLE ON ALL PODCAST HUBS***

056 - Wolfman Jack: What Now?

“True Justice, aka The Man of Steel, has been a pioneer in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene since 1989. In an era where real deejaying skills have become scare, True Justice holds the torch, and is known for tearing clubs down in every city and every town. No stranger to hustle and showmanship, he comes from the era of constantly packing the vinyl crates and being out on the road!” - Guerrillafunk.com I got to have a great chat with True Justice covering topics such as booking tours, pivoting during the pandemic and tips on how to broaden a music scene and community.

055 - True Justice

RaRa Room Radio Podcast is back! With Covid still messing things up, I had to change the format of the show. In this episode I share what I have been up to during the pandemic. I also chat via phone with a couple of fellow New Mexicans who are trying to make our community a better place. Special guests: BGirl Ale Avila & Eric Martinez, brother of Wake Self. Make sure to follow the show on Facebook, SoundCloud and wherever you listen to podcasts! Also, comment, rate & share. Thank you!

054 - Ale Avila & Eric Martinez

New Mexico emcee Def-i called the studio to chat about the new challenges we are all facing in these uncertain times as well as share some tracks off of his latest record produced by Ariano. Thanks for listening. We need to stick together in this. Stay safe, healthy and creative! Directly Support: https://def-i.bandcamp.com Https://ogwillikers.bandcamp.com @Def_i @ogwillikers ogwillikers.com Song Credits: ‘Gather Round’ by Def-i Produced by Ariano From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’ ‘Pearls’ by Def-i Produced by Ariano From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’ ‘Swim Don’t Drown’ by Def-i ft. Ariano Produced by Ariano From the album ‘Deserted Oceans’

053 - Def-i

Lago Milagros, a Queens raised Colombian writer and emcee, comes to the studio to talk about his life and the musical path that led to his debut as a published author. We discuss ‘Deadbeat Dios: A Book of Poetry and Rhymes’ as well as play tracks off of his latest album ‘Gameen’. Music credits: ‘Graves & Gardens’ By Lago Milagros From the album ‘Gameen’ ‘Pay the Rent’ By Lago Milagros From the album ‘Gameen’ ‘Mala Mala’ By Lago Milagros From the album ‘Gameen’ ‘Arrival’ By Lago Milagros From the album ‘Gameen’

052 - Lago Milagros

We continue our 50th episode celebration into #51! This time we have ABQ hip-hop mainstay Dahhm Life in the studio to talk about his story and to share the history of one of New Mexico most legendary hip-hop crews (Skull Control). Music Credits: “Ash Covered Sky” By Dahhm Life Produced by L’Orange “The Melody” By Zoology From the album “Krush Love” “Scissors Always Wins” By Mercury Renegades From the album “Letters From the Brink” “Pryrs” By Wake Self From the album “Ready to Live”

051 - Dahhm Life

Episode 50! We celebrate this milestone episode with some of New Mexico’s finest hip-hop artists. Emcee Soy the Organic Hispanic and producer/emcee Kayohes come up from ABQ to tell their stories as solo artists and collaborators. This *Double* episode is packed with music and serious nm hip-hop history! #RaRaRoomRadioPodcast ***Available on all podcast hubs*** @soytheorganichispanic @kayohes_505 @ogwillikers ogwillikers.com 1. "Unite" by Soy The Organic Hispanic from the album "Ristra" produced by Kayohes 2. "Hoody" by Soy & Kayohes from the album "Luminaria" produced by Kayohes 3. "Let's Ride ft. windchILL" by Soy The Organic Hispanic from the album "Adventure Time" produced by Geoff Grey. 4. "Views ft. Kayohes" by Soy The Organic Hispanic from the album "Adventure Time" produced by Geoff Grey. 5. "Alive (Let It Live)" by Truth 66 (Kayohes & Dahhm Life) from the album "The Truth Is..." produced by Kayohes. 6. "Legacy" by Soy & Kayohes ***WORLD PREMIERE*** Thanks for listening!!!

050 - Soy The Organic Hispanic & Kayohes

DJD AKA Wong Shoe came by to talk about his nearly 20 year history as a musical artist in New Mexico. We also play a few of his productions. You know what we do here! ***All music by DJD AKA Wong Shoe 1. Dropin A Guap On A Trip 2. In This Life 3. Wong Shoe Piano Beat 93 4. Be Allright @wongshoemusic @ogwillikers OGWillikers.com

049- DJD AKA Wong Shoe Music

We time travel back to September when Bay Area emcee Señor Gigio came to Santa Fe to perform. We got a chance to talk about his journey as an emcee in the Bay. Cool stories and dope tracks. Welcome back! Song credits: ‘brainDEAD (ft. Associated Fresh) (scratches by KIDSIXTH)’ from the album ‘Eye Am Not My Name’ by Señor Gigio ‘Home is Where the Sacred is’ from the album ‘The Tree of Life’ by Señor Gigio ‘Eagles of the Storm‘ from the album ‘Heroes of the Gold Rush’ By Señor Gigio & Mister Cleen ‘The Phone‘ from the album ‘Life Support’ By Señor Gigio

048 - Señor Gigio

3HC BGirl Christa B. Garcia comes by with Santa Fe mainstay DJ Koder to talk about her journey as a BGirl and what it means for her to be a part of the community. We discuss plans and visions for the future and play dope DJ Koder instrumentals a long the way. *all music courtesy of DJ Koder OGWILLIKERS.COM #RaRaRoomRadio

047 - BGirl Christa B. & DJ Koder

KASH KEYS is one of NM's hardest hustling trap producers. He came by the RaRa Room to talk about his musical path and discuss life as an audio engineer. We share experiences, philosophies and dope ass beats! kashkeysthebeatloft.com ogwillikers.com *All tracks by KASH KEYS

046 - Kash Keys

Multi instrumentalist Anteloop drops in to share songs from his newest release “Tundr& H&nd”. He talks about his process and the progress he has made as a musician and collaborator since making New Mexico his home. @_anteloop www.ogwillikers.com “Tundr& H&nd” from the album “Tundr& H&nd” by Anteloop “Control” lyrics by K. Benally & LETSJUSB music by Anteloop “The Way Home” from the album “Tundr& H&nd” by Anteloop “The Mic“ ft. O.G. Willikers from the album Mayday by K. Dutch & Anteloop

045 - Anteloop

Topeka, KS fiddle shredder Sage Cornelius recently made Albuquerque, NM his home base. He has toured the world and is preparing the release of his first EP. He came by the RaRa Room to share some inspiring stories and incredible talent (plus a peak at his new record)! @sagehardcore_nelius www.ogwillikers.com

044 - Sage Cornelius

RaRa Room Radio is a music and art podcast hosted by Santa Fe, NM musician and audio engineer Zach Maloof AKA O.G. Willikers. We hang out and talk shop with both local and touring DIY musicians as well as visual artists.

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