The Freeze

Slick Mason is a Toronto-based rapper who is not afraid to speak his mind. The Ugandan-born emcee has spent the better part of the last decade carving a name for himself as part of the duo LightItUp or L.I.U under the tutelage of Toronto rap legend, Dan-e-o.

Mickey O’Brien believes in magic. His latest release, ‘Twin Flame – Honey Bear Saga is filled with references to tarot cards as he examines what went wrong with an on-again, off-again relationship. The album has been called a romance novel of sorts. Not only is it a concept album, but there is also a whole narrative interwoven throughout, starting with “The Tower.” O’Brien opens up with his struggles during this difficult time. He explains his hometown of Sudbury has been particularly hit hard by the opioid epidemic. O’Brien tells The Freeze how his friendship with producer Fresh Kils has helped him on his journey to sobriety and the importance of checking in on your strong friends.

Kid Cudi and the man on the moon – Playing with a new format, Brian Capitao returns to talk Kid Cudi and depression. Kid Cudi doesn’t get enough respect. Kid Cudi has played a significant role in the lives of people suffering from depression. He was able to create a rich soundtrack for people suffering from feelings of isolation and loneliness. His music was the start of a new era in hip hop. One where artists could be sensitive and artistic in the mainstream. Cudi carried with him a certain...

We spoke to rapper Kayo about his project, Winter in St.Lucia, being signed to Classified's label Half-Life records and the Halifax, Nova Scotia hiphop scene, emigrating for career success, his take on songwriting, his inspiration for music, and his views on spirituality.

We discuss Killer Mike's controversial full-length interview with Colion Noir. The History of Guns and Rebellion in America. We also discuss the meaning behind Childish Gambino's This is America, Eminem's verse on Caterpillar off of Royce's album - and a K.O.D. SnapFreeze™ review - This week we're sponsored by GRAMMARLY. Check yourself before you wreck your work. https://deepfreezechillin.com/grammarly

This week we discuss the awkward Cardi B and Nardwuar interview at Coachella, Nicki Minaj's comeback tracks, Tyler soliloquies about the move away from trap drums, Kendrick winning the Pulitzer Price and Tyler addresses the Lil Dicky that has everyone up in a tizzy. This week we welcome new sponsor BEVEL. Bevel is the first and only end to end shaving system designed to help reduce shaving irritation and razor bumps. Dermatologist approved. Look So Fresh and oh SO Clean. Get your Bevel razor...

Tyler and I discuss our Top 5 based on rap technical proficiency. We talk lyrics, we talk flows and overall influence.

This episode is a bit of a throwback in that it was recorded a few weeks ago. We discuss the drama between Dj Envy and Desus & Mero, Nav and the XXL Freshman List, Logic talk and the state of hiphop today and the Blurred Lines copyright law, some technical difficulties at the end.

This episode we try to cover as much as possible in a half-hour. We talk about the continued Martin Shkreli saga and the implications for "that Wu album", Safaree nude leaks, why does Tekashi 69's music bang?, Vince Staples' PSA, Lil Xan's interview with Hot97 and him calling 2pac boring. And last but not least: This episode we also feature local Toronto artist Raz Rabin and his song Get Away.

This episode features Steve Harmony as a fill-in guest with Tyler away for this one. We talk about the death of Craig Mack and his alleged involvement in a cult, Diddy being a ruthless businessman and the Lox threatening to throw a fridge at him. We also discuss Lil Boat 2, Bobby Tarantino 2, and Victory Lap. We also chat about albums that were worth the listen in 2017. Check out the article it's based on: https://deepfreezechillin.com/2017/12/28/albums-that-were-worth-the-listen-2017/

This week's episode we interview Cadence Weapon. We talk about his latest album, a self-titled effort shaped by his experiences in Montreal that has Kaytranada and Jacques Green on the production. We discuss upcoming Toronto rappers, a police raid in Montreal, technology and conspicuous consumption, losing the Glowed Up beat to Anderson .Paak, and the renaissance of the black nerd. Check the album out on Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4h8c9MHdJvzcdwk1YbKQGM

As part of our REWIND! series we talk about God's Son and It's Dark and Hell is Hot/Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood by Nas and DMX respectively to discuss themes of Christianity within Hip-Hop. This episode is sponsored by FreshBooks - Try FreshBooks free for 30 days by using the url: http://gofreshbooks.com/thefreeze

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Check it out: https://deepfreezechillin.com/shopify We talk about Wale getting dropped off Atlantic, The Eminem River video, Tyler, the Creator working with A24 film studios, Atlanta Season 2 talk, God's Plan music video and charity.

This episode is all about gatekeepers and critics in an ever changing media landscape. Tyler and I debate the role of the critic and shoutout our favorite youtube reviewers from TheNeedleDrop to DeadEndHiphop. The Warming Store – Looking for a new outfit up at the chalet? Or maybe you just need better clothing to layer up for the wintry nights – Conquer the Cold with the Warming Store. https://deepfreezechillin.com/warmingstore

This week's episode is all about Three 6 Mafia. We explore the Mystic Stylez album back when Three 6 Mafia were considered a horrorcore group from Memphis, then known as the triple 6 mafia. This episode explores the alleged rumors of their satanic worship.We try to definitively answer the question if they are satanists or not. Also, we talk rappers' rebranding efforts over the last few years. The show is sponsored by: FreshBooks - Freshbooks is the easy to use software designed to help...

This episode features our hot takes on several subjects. We discuss how China has decided that Hiphop is immoral and is banning hiphop culture and tattoos on television in an attempt to save moral decency, Tom Hardy's mysterious mixtape from 1999 that seems to have disappeared from the net and Erykah Badu's conversation with David Marchese. This week's sponsors are: Shopify – Try Shopify free for 14 days. No risk, and no credit card required. Visit Shopify today....

This episode is all about hiphop collectives. From Native Tongues to the Wu-tang and OddFutureKillThemAll. We are celebrating when groups and crews make it to the booth. A good collective effort from a group can help increase interest for a brand - but it takes collective action! Shopify – Try Shopify free for 14 days. No risk, and no credit card required. Visit Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/?ref=the-freeze The Warming Store – Looking for a new outfit up at the chalet? Or maybe you...

Major news alert! We’re now on the podcast network Girth Radio. The latest episode is all about biting and the beef that comes with it. Joe Budden vs Eminem, Uncle Murda aka Lenny Grant vs Mad Skillz, and Cardi potentially taking another person's flow. The show is sponsored by: Audible - Try 30 days free! http://www.audibletrial.com/2ChillGuys Shopify - Try Shopify free for 14 days. No risk, and no credit card required. Visit Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/?ref=the-freeze

Happy Holidays everybody! Tyler and I return for one last episode before the holidays where we discuss the recent controversy surrounding Post Malone, the untimely death of Lil Peep and XXXtentacion as a controversial figure in hiphop and the Joyner Lucas I’m Not Racist video. This episode is sponsored by: Grammarly Grammarly’s AI-powered products help people communicate more effectively. Grammarly helps you write mistake-free on Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and nearly anywhere else...

We take a look at the sub-culture of LGBTQ hiphop. Our conversation features a discussion on Cakes da Killa, Myki Blanko, Leif, and Cazwell. And discuss a little-known rapper named Caushun from the early 2000s who was dubbed to the first openly gay rapper who never put out an album. We start off with the mainstream Macklemore song, Same Love, as a touchpoint to discuss homophobia within the genre. We talk about homophobia, male rompers, and gay sex in lyrics. Then bridge the discussion to...