The Rap Music Plug Podcast

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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One of the best things to come out of rap’s rising global influence over the few decades is the proliferation of the art form in different cultures across the globe. Where artists can infuse their own influences into their take on the genre.

Today’s guest, mary sue, is a Singapore-native who has thoroughly impressed me in recent years with a wicked degree of musical diversity, working on any kind of soundscape under the sun, with the likes of bloomcycle, pyschedelic ensemble, The Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, along with a calm lyrical delivery that is ripe with thoughtful perspective.

mary sue had a big 2025, first by dropping the stellar Porcelain Shield Paper Sword, and then finishing the year off with a collaborative EP with bloomcycle.

In this episode, we discuss the Singapore hip-hop scene, his unique sound, and the creative approach behind his two impressive records of 2025.

This guest is one of the brightest, rising stars in the indie rap space right now… you do not want to miss this.

The Plug (0:49).

The Interview (2:26)

Singapore’s hip-hop scene (4:29).

The Mary Sue sound (17:51).

The writing approach for Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword (24:20).

The live instrumentation sound of Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword (38:10).

The theme of Unintended Self Expressions from Selling Reflections on the Internet (43:12).

The psychedelic sound of USESRI from bloomcycle (51:25).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (54:42).

Buy/stream USESRI here: https://sweetmarysue.bandcamp.com/album/unintended-self-expressions-from-selling-reflections-on-the-internet 

Follow mary sue on Twitter here: https://x.com/marysueraps 

Follow mary sue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarysue/ 

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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Today’s guest is one of rap’s youngest rising stars. Atlanta-native FearDorian, has quickly established himself as a true innovator in the space of trap and cloud rap. Bridging the gap between Atlanta trap, cloud rap… and indie pop, alternative music through his eclectic sample choices into this gumbo of groovy, melodically catchy, moody, ethereal rap that is so one of one. It’s a whole lot of fun, and at just 19 years old… the sky’s the limit.

In this conversation, Dorian’s youthful exuberance and creative mind is on full display, as we dive into what inspired his fresh sound and sampling approach, the unique Atlanta music scene, working with POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ayooLii on A Dog’s Chance, and how he and quinn created their impressive new album, Before You Press Play.

The Plug (0:41).

The Interview (2:13).

FearDorian’s foundational influences (6:44).

FearDorian’s eclectic sound (9:44).

The Atlanta music scene (13:18).

FearDorian’s unique sampling approach (15:59).

FearDorian’s decision to pursue music full-time (27:35).

Managing imposter syndrome (38:02).

Whimsy, and creating A Dog’s Chance (44:33).

FearDorian and quinn’s creative connection (54:52).

The long-term vision for Before You Press Play (1:00:28).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:04:41).

Buy/stream Before You Press Play here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Hup1Ag3QCioejoNKTmJh0?si=0nMKaIq1TwaMkxHjxRpo4w 

Follow FearDorian on Twitter here: https://x.com/1feardorian?s=20  

Follow FearDorian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/feardorian/ 

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected]