The Next Movement Podcast

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Podcast where Rob & E discuss the social/political/artistic influence of classic hip-hop albums with members of the culture. thenextmovementpodcast@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/thenextmovementpod

New episode! Joining us are RiTchie and Parker from By Storm (formerly Injury Reserve) whose new album My Ghosts Go Ghost is one of the reasons we’ve kept this show going. We talk about that album and the deeply influential project A Quiet Farewell, 2016-2018 by Slauson Malone 1.

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Our first episode of 2026 is on the way! Honestly we talked about calling it quits. Then we heard My Ghosts Go Ghost from By Storm. Next episode we’re joined by the former members of Injury Reserve to talk about their new project and A Quiet Farewell 2016-2018 by Slauson Malone 1. Episode drops 2/25

On our next episode we’re joined by Philly’s own Wiles Martyr. We’ll talk about his most recent project is called “Circa Wealth 2” and then we’ll discuss his album pick for this episode - “Reasonable Doubt” by Jay-Z. Stay tuned! The episode drops on 11/26/25.

Next episode we’re joined by Merkeba, who may have just released his most authentic project yet with a Metal Snake. He spoke with us about living with this music and the ways it challenged him. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - In a Major Way from E-40. Episode drops on 11/12/25!

Tomorrow morning we have Tomorrow Kings!! The crew from Chicago is back in a major way. We talked with several of the Kings about their new album “SALT” and Illogic’s “Celestial Clockwork” Make sure you’re subscribed to the pod so you don’t miss a thing.

On our next episode we’re joined by Tomorrow Kings! The crew from Chicago is about to drop their first new album since 2013’s “N.R.T.M.” We’ll talk about the new album and discuss their album pick for this episode - “Celestial Clockwork” by Illogic. Stay tuned! This is a big one. It lands 10/29/25.

We’ll have a throwback episode for you next week when we go all the way back to Sept of 2020. At that time we spoke with Kenny Segal and discussed his album pick - the Omid produced Project Blowed comp “Beneath the Surface”. Stay tuned! This throwback episode returns on 10/15/25.

Next episode our official intercontinental era takes flight when joined by UK-based artist Tony Bontana. We use Tony’s prolific 2025 output as a jumping off point to explore a wide range of topics. Then we discuss his album pick - A$AP Rocky’s LIVE.LOVE.A$AP. Stay tuned! Episode drops on 10/1/25.

Next week we’ll drop a throwback episode featuring Child Actor. The producer behind some of your favorite joints from Open Mike Eagle, Armand Hammer and Serengeti has a new track on the Earl project. We had a thoughtful convo about music back in 2022 and will revisit that on 8/17/25. Stay tuned.

On our next episode we’re joined by Chicago veterans Abstract Mindstate. The duo have a new album out right now called “The Art Project”. We’ll talk about that and their album pick for this episode - “One For All” by Brand Nubian. Stay tuned! The episode drops on 9/3/25.

On our next episode we’re joined by Devine Carama and Amadeus360. We spoke to the rapper and producer about their recent “Gaurdians of the Boom Bap” and their album pick for this episode - “It Was Written” by Nas. Stay tuned. This episode drops 8/20/25.

Next week we’ll have a throwback episode for you feat. Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire. When we spoke to him in Sept. of 2022 he was getting ready to drop VOL 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly. We’ll revisit our convo about the album and hear his case for LL Cool J as the GOAT on 8/6/25. Stay tuned!

Next episode we’re joined by journalist, author and curator Vikki Tobak. We focus mainly on her book Contact High but also touch on some of the other work she from her impressive career. Then we discuss her album pick - “My Life” by Mary J. Blige. Stay tuned! The episode will drop 7/23/25.