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The Notorious B.I.G Tribute (3.9.21)

Rest in Peace to Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Frank White, Big Poppa… Not many have made such an impact on Hip-Hop in such a short amount of time. He was signed to Bad Boy in 1993 and murdered in 1997. While he was here, he rapped his ass off. A menacing figure on wax, he also showed his sense of humor and charisma that won him the love of so many.

There’s a lot of different ways you can go with a B.I.G. mix. We chose to focus on the MC tonight. Whether blazing solo or going toe to toe with the heavyweights of his era (and the next), there’s no question that you’re listening to one of the best to ever do it.

[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/LFODRadio/2139-lfod-radio-the-notorious-big-tribute/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

We’ve been on a roll with guest DJs this year – If you missed Candy Raine, DJ STIX, or Jeff 2Timez, you can run their mixes back right here along with quite a few others.

Tap in with us on Twitter/Instagram & let us know what you’re feeling. Or drop a comment below.

We’re back next Tuesday at 10pm on 91.5FM in Boston & streaming right here.

Artists! Hit us with records.

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DJ Candy Raine #LFODMix (3.3.21)

LFOD Radio DJ Candy Raine 3.2.21

Now this mix is about to be different than anything you’ve heard on LFOD Radio before. We’re joined by DJ Candy Raine, who gets downright nasty for the full hour. Not only that, but she manages to include 50+ artists in the soiree.

We’ve known Candy since the early days, whether she was winning Hoop-Hop chips, DJing at The Workout, or making moves with Code Eclectic. A few years ago she moved to Atlanta, where she’s actively DJing and also a part of the CareFreeBlackGirl movement & The Playbook ATL Show. You can also catch her on Spark FM every Tuesday & Wednesday from 3-5pm. She does a lot! And we’ll be dropping an interview with more about that soon, but right now it’s time to press play on her latest mix.

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We’ve been loving the guest DJ flow so far – already this year we’ve had DJ STIX & Jeff 2Timez, with another guest lined up for later this month. Anyone you’d like to hear? Let us know on Twitter/Instagram or drop a comment below.

And Artists! We’re spinning straight submissions next week, so hit us with some heat!!

We’re back next Tuesday at 10pm on 91.5FM in Boston & streaming right here.

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DJ STIX #LFODMix (2.23.21)

LFOD Radio DJ STIX

Earlier this month, we asked ya’ll who your favorite DJ was and a whole lot of folks said DJ STIX… So being that LFOD is a platform of and for the people, we’re proud to present to you our newest #LFODMix featuring the man himself.

We’re gonna be doing these more and more frequently, so if there’s someone you want to hear either comment below or hit us on Twitter/Instagram.

If you missed our Best of January or Jeff 2Timez mix, would definitely recommend giving those a spin as well.

We’re back next Tuesday at 10pm on 91.5FM in Boston & streaming right here.

Artists, send us your records & get in the mix.

[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/LFODRadio/21223-dj-stix-lfodmix/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

LFOD Radio 2.23.21
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LFOD Radio 2.16.21

21.2.16 LFOD Radio

And we are BACK. The COVID knocked me out of commission for a minute, but luckily not for too long. Here’s some of what’s been sent our way so far in February. What have you been jamming on?

If you missed our Best of January or Jeff 2Timez mix, would definitely recommend giving those a spin next. Some heat for sure.

We’re back next Tuesday at 10pm on 91.5FM in Boston & streaming right here. New time! Excited to reach some new listeners.

Artists, click right over here to send us your records & get in the mix.

[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/LFODRadio/20216-lfod-radio/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
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Our Favorite Spins from January! – LFOD Radio

21.2.2 LFOD Radio Playlist
21.2.2 LFOD Radio Playlist

A new month means another look back at our favorite submissions. These are the tracks that stood out from January. Had a lot of fun putting this mix together. It covers a lot of ground, but flows pretty naturally.

We also had a guest mix from Jeff 2Timez last week with some of his favorite records from Boston right now. No overlap, so if you missed that definitely check it out next!

We’re back next Tuesday at midnight on 91.5FM in Boston & streaming right here.

Artists, send us your records!

[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/LFODRadio/2122-lfod-radio/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
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Boston Hip Hop: Do You Know these Artists?

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Before we begin – Not all of these artists are from Boston. There’s talent all over New England, but people from outside are much more likely to Google “Boston Hip-Hop” or “Boston rapper” than Lynn, Cambridge, Brockton, Massachusetts, etc… We’ll make it clear where each artist is from in their section but if we want to see growth, we’ve got to meet folks where they’re coming from. Right now, Boston is the window through which we’re seen. Long-time followers know that we #RepNewEngland all day.

Following that logic… Peace! You’re probably new here. Welcome. Our goal since the beginning has been to create a platform for independent artists while uplifting our community. We’ve done that mostly through in-depth interviews and FM Radio, but there’s still a lot of ground to cover. Boston media has been much more receptive to hip hop lately & has been doing a good job providing coverage. However, they can only focus on a handful of acts at a time. Nothing wrong with that! It takes a lot of repeated exposure to break an artist. And we rock heavily with the names you’re seeing in the spotlight these days. Still, we wanted to expand and shine a light on a few more folks as well.

We’ll be writing a bit more in the weeks to come… Any requests? We’d also recommend subscribing so you catch the latest news. Big moves on the horizon…

Last but not least, huge shoutout to Graduation Music, Miixtape Chiick, & TheMUSEUM TV for their heavy blogging over the years. Killerboombox is a great resource for the culture, as well. It takes a lot of work to keep up with all that’s going on up here. Salute.

And now, the artists…

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Artistry & Activism

It’s hard to even put into words how we’re all feeling right now. We wanted to have that conversation, though. What does it mean to be an artist right now? What are our roles in pushing social change? What can we do and how do we make a difference?

Rilla Force, Lightfoot, Brandie Blaze, CakeSwagg, Dart Adams, Kadeem, and Pronzy talk about all these things and more in the above video. There is also a transcript below, if that medium is better for you.

This is only the beginning of the convo… Let us know if you’d like to be involved in future talks, other topics you’d like to hear discussed, or information we could help you find. And please share with anyone you think could benefit from viewing.

Be safe, 

Sam

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LFOD DAY!

Alright, it’s time to see what these digital concerts are hitting for… We’re excited to announce our first lineup & what’s shaping up to be an exciting evening.

June 3rd is 6/03, 603 is the NH area code, and NH is where Live Free or Die (LFOD) began. So every year, we like to celebrate. We’ve had barbecues, raffles, exclusive gear, etc but this is the first concert! We’ll be broadcasting right from LFODDay.com or you could tune in on the platform of your choice (YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, etc).

Not only are we fans of these artists, but we’ve interviewed all of them over the past few years, as well. Lightfoot’s is actually still unreleased (stay tuned), but you can learn a lot about him right on his Instagram. Get familiar via the links below:

Pop in and vibe out! Hear new music, make new friends, maybe win some merch… who knows what’ll happen. It’s live! These can be tough to keep track of, so we’d recommend setting a reminder in your phone now.

See you on the 3rd!

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LFOD Radio Ep. 175 (Season VI Finale)

In the Season VI Finale, Sam and A-Ball take a look back at this year’s adventures, both on and off the mics. With 25 episodes spanning from Boston to Pensacola, there was a lot to talk about. What stood out from each conversation? What is everyone up to now? Tune in to find out. Thank you for growing with us this year. 

Listen below or on your favorite podcast app, whether that’s Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, etc… We also broadcast every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston.

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LFOD Radio Ep. 174 (Featuring HelloSIXX & Miles Stone)

HelloSIXX and Miles Stone are two Atlanta artists with very different stories and likewise, different perspectives on the city. SIXX grew up in Atlanta & focused her energy on basketball through college, switching gears after graduation. Miles grew up in the North Carolina countryside and rode his trombone playing to a scholarship in the city, where he found his creative partners. Lots of game within!

Listen below or on your favorite podcast app, whether that’s Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, etc… We also broadcast every Tuesday at 9pm on 91.5FM in Boston.

New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe to get them right away.

#ExtraBars & video of the convos below: