This; That; and The Third
Music Podcasts
Founder of Drums & Ammo, DJ Ammbush interviews creatives exploring life, inspiration, their crafts and their weapons of expression. TTT3 looks for the hidden gems that fuel the passion as well as the origin stories that set their paths in motion. We discuss their journeys, philosophies and viewpoints on culture and current events in the world. It's like extra shit on top of shit that's already there, 'n' shit. TTT3. With something extra on it.
Location:
United States
Description:
Founder of Drums & Ammo, DJ Ammbush interviews creatives exploring life, inspiration, their crafts and their weapons of expression. TTT3 looks for the hidden gems that fuel the passion as well as the origin stories that set their paths in motion. We discuss their journeys, philosophies and viewpoints on culture and current events in the world. It's like extra shit on top of shit that's already there, 'n' shit. TTT3. With something extra on it.
Language:
English
Episodes
TTT3 Episode 17 Maitre D Mass Production
5/21/2022
DJ/Producer/Composer/Educator Maitre D breaks down his thoughts about streaming platforms the philosophy behind his self produced project "RAIN". Maitre D takes us through his transition from being a sample based producer to becoming a musician and creating original compositions. The two talk about music licensing and the disadvantages of being a sample based producer striving to enter that field (even drum samples!?) Tune in for some music production/distribution tips from one the Bay...
Duration:00:23:11
TTT3 Episode 16 Sir Veterano Westside Stories
5/9/2022
In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third' Ammbaataa talks with FreshYard Record Producer Sir Veterano. The two discuss Veterano's influences and early history as a producer. Veterano breaks down his first production placement's with California staple Planet Asia. The two talk about the difference between Beat battle and Song production. Veterano breaks down how his production of the song "Slaughterhouse" became the catalyst that sparked the formation of the Supergroup "Slaughterhouse"...
Duration:01:13:18
Episode 15 with Jaji Preme
4/30/2022
In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third' Ammbaataa talks with frequent collaborator Jaji Preme. Preme is a shape shifter Emcee floating between Grimey old school loops and contemporary new school trap synths. Jaji gives us a front row seat in her evolution from Basketball player to Crowd controller. Raised in South Central, Preme found her Tribe in Northern California, Oakland to be exact. Preme breaks down some of her influences as well as her process of using her voice to push her...
Duration:00:53:35
Episode 14 with Nash Boogie
4/23/2022
In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third" Ammbaataa chops it up with Producer/MC Nash Boogie representing the State Cap 916 Sacramento. Nash breaks down some of his earliest influences as an MC/Producer and how his City shaped and made his music more Politically/Socially conscious. Nash Boogie takes us through some of the History of Sacramento Hip Hop and the Artists who paved the way for those making moves currently. As an Owner of Common Ground Monopoly Multi-Media Studio in...
Duration:01:00:48
Episode 13 with ASTU
4/15/2022
In this Episode of "This; That and the Third" Ammbaataa talks with Vocalist/Producer/Film Maker ASTU. ASTU walks us through her upbringing in a strict Christian home and how it shaped her relationship to music. ASTU tells stories of her Parents struggle to migrate to the United States from Ethiopia and how the City of Oakland California embraced and helped her lean into her true self. The two discuss ASTU's label (Boyish) and her interest in providing information for new up and coming...
Duration:00:50:27
Episode 12 with D.Bledsoe: Good News
4/9/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/Real Estate Agent/Author D.Bledsoe about his early influences, his upbringing and how MC/Producer Kevin Allen played a major part in his musical growth. D.Bledsoe takes us on a journey through Richmond CA where he connects with a Young MC by the name of Johnny Cash, how their relationship grew beyond music. Bledsoe speaks on his musical collective "Grand Nationxl" and how he's made a conscious choice to push positivity...
Duration:00:49:24
Episode 11 with Zachary Sweets: The Sweets is Watching
4/2/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with Graphic Animator/Illustrator Zachary Sweets. Zachary talks about his upbringing in the Bay Area and how trips from his hometown of Fairfield to Oakland shaped his artistic influences. The two discuss Zachary's transition from Graffiti writing to Graphic arts/animation and how horror became one of artistic focuses. Zachary breaks down the philosophy of art being about connectivity and keeping that in mind in a capitalistic...
Duration:01:20:56
Episode 10 with Emily Ritz
3/25/2022
In this episode of "This; That; and The Third" Ammbaataa talks with long time Friend / Collaborator music and visual artist Emily Ritz. Ritz talks about her influences, upbringing in Hudson, NY and her first band efforts Yesway and Honeycomb. Ritz discusses living with Lyme-related arthritis and how she hasn't let the disease stop her artistic journey. Ritz and Yesway represent some of the earliest inspiration for the Drums & Ammo platform. Tune in for some jewels #TTT3
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Duration:01:06:40
Episode 9 with C-Plus: Soul Humming
3/19/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/ Entrepreneur and 916 representer C-Plus. The two discuss C-Plus' musical upbringing, Sacramento Hip Hop History, what steps it took to work with early Jay-Z producer Ski Beatz (Camp-Lo, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa) and the era of the Dame Dash artist compound DD172. C-Plus breaks down his method of balancing Life and Music and how earning his "Rap" time was important early in his life as an artist. Tune in for some jewels...
Duration:01:15:53
Episode 8 with Hazma: Mr. Stranger
3/12/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/Vocalist/Producer Hamza (HMZA). Hamza talks about how being exposed to instruments and music at an early age helped him develop his unique approach to his art. The two discuss growing up in Oakland (Bay Area) and respecting the strong presence of the Regional sound but not necessarily trying to fit in that box. The two discuss production, Golf, and how situations that come to fruition organically are always the best case...
Duration:00:37:41
Episode 7 with TAUWOO
3/5/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/Homie the artist TAUWOO. TAUWOO discusses how his early roots as the Son of artistic Parents played a major role in his musical endeavors. TAUWOO connects the similarities of certain practices and how they can be used to ground and regulate your energy or flow. The two discuss the creation of TAUWOO’s latest release “PATTERNS” and what lead to his solo effort. Health and mental wellness is the...
Duration:01:04:41
Episode 6 with Nina Parks: City of G.O.D. (Gift of Doja)
2/26/2022
In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third" Ammbaataa talks with long time friend/collaborator Nina Parks. Nina Parks is the creator of cannabis brand, Gift of Doja and currently serves as Madame Chair of The San Fransisco Cannabis Oversight Committee. The two discuss the introduction of legal adult use of Cannabis in San Francisco and the struggles of equal equity in the Cannabis space. Nina explains how her early introduction to Art and Hip Hop helped with trauma as a Youth. As the...
Duration:01:15:03
Episode 5 with Bambu DePistola: Been Like this from the Beginning
2/19/2022
In this episode of This; That; and the Third; Ammbaataa talks with Los Angeles MC Bambu DePistola. The two discuss Bambu’s early years in Los Angeles and how he maneuvered through Gang culture and incarceration at a Young age. Bambu breaks down the purpose of using his craft as an MC to promote organization in the communities his art reaches. Bambu explains how his music is made to document the current times and create a time capsule to be used and accessed for the future. As a member of...
Duration:00:49:57
Episode 4 with Trackademicks 5 Beats A Day For 3 Summers
2/12/2022
In this episode of “This: That: and the Third” Ammbaataa talks with artist/producer Trackademicks of the Bay Area based Honor Roll crew. The 2 discuss Trackademicks introduction to music in general as well as the Hip Hop culture in the local scene. Trackademicks breaks down some of his earliest productions with his first big supporter Oakland MC Mistah F.A.B., and how having a different production approach worked in his favor. Oakland’s Youth Radio program once again makes its presence felt...
Duration:01:10:32
Episode 3 with Don John DaVinci Son of The City
2/5/2022
In this episode of This, That, and the Third, Ammbaataa talks with Homie and frequent collaborator, San Francisco MC Don John DaVinci. The two discuss their early years as co-owners (along with Producer/DJ Al Jieh) of the Bay Area based record label SWTBRDS (Sweetbreads Creative Collective), DaVinci’s upbringing in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, and his introduction to Hip Hop. DaVinci breaks down his current involvement in the tech sector, bitcoin/crypto and the importance of Black...
Duration:01:13:58
Episode 2 with Jake One
1/29/2022
On this Episode of "This, That and The Third", Ammbaataa talks with the Homie and his first podcast guest ever in life, Seattle's own Jake One. Since the 1998 Conception Records “Walkman Rotation” Jake One has been on a slow and steady trajectory. A full fledge member of the G-Unit era sorority of producers: Hi-Tek, Needlz, Illmind, Focus, Buckwild, Red Spyda, DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter and last but definitely not least Nottz.
Multiple Grammy nods, classic cuts like the De La Soul MF Doom...
Duration:00:55:56
Episode 1 with Isaiah "With The Hair" Mostafa
1/22/2022
In this first Episode of the "This; That; and The Third' Podcast, Ammbush talks with MC/Vocalist/Producer Isaiah "With the Hair" Mostafa about his upbringing and earliest experiences as a musician. The two discuss Isaiah's "37 Week Challenge", some of his frequent collaborators, mental health and his music production work on the Pixar produced animated short film "Twenty Something" with artist ASTU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX5rXvlQLU0.
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Duration:00:42:41
This; That; and The Third: The MC Jahi Interview
10/12/2020
DJ Ammbush sits with Artist/Author/Educator MC Jahi for a break down on his recent Tuff Gong/SpitSlam Record Label Group release "Reasonings". The Oakland by way of Cleveland MC explains his connection to the Rasta way of life and how it informed his latest project, why he decided to produce the majority of "Reasonings", and becoming a part of the "next generation" of iconic New York rap group Public Enemy. MC Jahi also speaks on the importance of upholding the Bob Marley legacy as an artist...
Duration:00:50:45
This; That; and The Third: The D.U.S.T. Interview
4/14/2020
In this episode of This; That; and The Third, Ammbush sits with D.U.S.T., MC/vocalist from Oakland by way of South Africa. D.U.S.T. speaks on his introduction to Hip Hop in South Africa and his early influences coming up. D.U.S.T. breaks down his introduction to The United States as well as the Hip Hop community. D.U.S.T. rocks with the Zion I crew and has traveled the world pushing creativity and inspiration. Tune in for the jewels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:45:12
This; That; and The Third: The DJ Fuze Interview
4/14/2020
In this episode of This; That; and The Third; DJ Ammbush talks with DJ Fuze, DJ of the Hip Hop group Digital Underground. Fuze breaks down his upbringing and his introduction to Hip Hop. Fuze explains how a connection with the late Eazy E/N.W.A. played a major role in the progression of Digital Underground. As a producer, Fuze has worked with notables such as Tupac, The Luniz, Dru Down as well as his group with fellow DU member Money B. Tune in for some jewels and more.See...
Duration:01:03:52