Reel Notes w/ CineMasai S3 Episode 11: Phonte

YUNGMORPHEUS INTERVIEW l The Rap Music Plug Podcast

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (0:21).

The Interview (2:32).

As a listener of hip-hop, the best rappers always have a way of drawing you in. This can be achieved through aesthetics, found in a cool flow or voice. It can also be achieved through the content of what someone is saying, found in slick wordplay, or interesting subject matter.

Today’s guest, YUNGMORPHEUS, is a rapper who grabs my attention in both of the aforementioned ways. His voice is smooth, and his delivery is calm and even-keel, in a way that makes him unmistakably unique. On top of that, he really raps about stuff that matters, boasting fierce conviction, worldly perspective, and clever lyrical ability to boot.

MORPH has quickly turned into one of my absolute favourite rappers in the game. He has recently hit a new level of prolific excellence, with a slew of fantastic releases, collaborating with the likes of Eyedress, ThERAVADA, ewonee, and more.

Now, he has his latest upcoming album set to drop on April 28th, From Whence It Came, and I can promise you… this is one of his absolute best pieces of work yet, that continues the upward trajectory of quality we’ve been blessed with in recent years.

So I’m very pleased to welcome YUNGMORPHEUS on the show to discuss his distinct approach to rapping, his fiery brand of political commentary, and the makings of this upcoming album.

Along with some fun talk on white rap listeners and crackers… you won’t wanna miss this!!

YUNGMORPHEUS’ music upbringing (3:10).

The moment YUNGMORPHEUS felt he was indeed, “dumb nice” (6:01).

Key influences of YUNGMORPHEUS’ eccentric writing (9:10).

YUNGMORPHEUS describes his writing style (12:40).

YUNGMORPHEUS’ recording process (22:25).

Approach to political commentary and white fan responses (24:50).

YUNGMORPRHEUS’ trademark flow (30:12).

The impact of MORPH’s previous collaborations (35:06).

The main inspiration for From Whence It Came (39:11).

How From Whence It Came stands out in the YUNGMORPHEUS canon (43:52).

Why YUNGMORPHEUS moved away from the one-producer formula on the new album (45:05).

Upcoming projects/merch (51:10).

I told y’all about AP Compas a few pages back, here’s the teaser trailer for our upcoming project “There Is No Spoon”

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Mr. Sadhu (not Spook), where are you at my troubled brother?

Not a fan of YUNGMORPHEUS at all

hes aight but hes def not that special tho

Had to make myself a version of “Bang Bros.” that just ends after YL’s verse.

Great move

DooF in his bag on this one. This s*** is fire

Please let this be the year

Would love to hear a DooF x Sadhu project

Cougar mama know the portfolio
DooFus known to kick and move mountains like I'm Broly hoe
Beat ass fast, holy smokes

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lloyd banks tonight

Masterpiece tonight

Loved the book but didn't get the ending
Said I did but I was just pretending
Promised I'd look it up but kept forgetting
Then it was on to the next thing, on to the next thing

A spade's a spade I guess I got two pair
Knocked up my ex girl like who's there
Not even makin' sense anymore; I don't care
Cause nobody else does and it's no fair

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