Egon (Eothen Alapatt)

For episode 5 of season 1 we return to 2016 when Vice beats met Egon, one of the most influential people within J Dilla and Madlib's career alongside the ascension of Stones Throw and development of Now Again Records and the J Dilla Foundation. Talking about music, passion, perseverance and creativity in broader forms, this is a rare and reflective interview with an unsung hero of hip hop.This week's episode is brought to you by YOURslipmat (www.yourslipmat.com)As ever, Diggin' The Crates is brought to you by The Find, created by Vice beats and graphics by sicfilm.net#dtcpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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UK based journalist and producer Vice beats explores the inner workings of some of Hip Hop’s most respected lyricists, producers, promoters and influencers. Throughout the season, Diggin’ The Crates explores their inspiration, challenges, learning and more. Diggin’ The Crates doesn’t follow a set structure, each episode is a different length based on the length of the conversation. We want these amazing voices to be heard, uncut and true to life, telling untold stories. The podcast is hosted and edited by Vice beats, graphics by [Sic] Film, brought to you by The Find Mag. #dtcpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.