Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where I’m joined by Minneapolis-based rapper and producer Student 1 to discuss his forthcoming album Truant and the artists and records that have shaped his journey, from the Ethiopian music that graced his home throughout his childhood to the local Minnesota artists that helped inject him with the confidence he needed to find his voice as an artist.

Albums Discussed:
The Massacre- 50 Cent

First Born- eyedea
GNK- YC the Cynic
Ganger- Veeze
Weight of the World- MIKE

Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where I’m joined by Oakland-born and soon-to-be NYC-based rapper kJADE. kJADE released her sophomore effort, On Everything I Love, in February as a follow-up to her debut, The Sound That Trees Make. Although she veers in a more electronic and laid-back direction on her second record, her voice and her sound still carry the same poignancy, and she joined us today to discuss five records, ranging from the gospel and R&B of her childhood to the hip-hop that inspires her today. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

kJADE's Album Picks
Get Lifted- John Legend

Tasty- Kelis
Songs of Sage: Post Panic!- Navy Blue
Traveling Light- Money for Water
Fan Letter- Mkyfm

Join us on our newest episode of The Spin: A MELT FM production as New Jersey-based experimental rapper Fatboi Sharif joins us this week to discuss the albums that have been formative in his musical journey. From Prince to '90s alternative to modern-day abstract rap and metal, the Garden State Gargoyle's journey not only spans decades but tells a story of the unique appeal and inter-genre relevancy that his brand of hip-hop holds today.

Albums Discussed:
Prince- Purple Rain
RHCP- Blood Sugar Sex Magic

Pearl Jam- Ten

Nine Inch Nails- Downward Spiral

Eminem- Slim Shady LP

Green Day- Dookie

Ghostface Killah- Supreme Clientele

Gravediggaz- 6 Feet Deep

Merzbow- Venereology

Unsane- Scraped, Smothered and Covered

Dalek- From Filthy Tongue of Gods and Griots
Divine Styler- Spiral Walls Containing Autumns of Light
Open Mike Eagle- Component System

Elucid- Seership

Pink Siifu- Negro

Killah Priest- Rocket to Nubella