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I Dumb-i-fied my iPhone and Got My Life Back (iPod Week 3)

I decided to use an iPod for a month and well... it didn't go how I thought it would.

Tune in next week for Part 4.!

A big thank you to Jason Koebler of 404 media for the interview. Che...

July Updates

Hello Friends,

I've got a couple quick updates for you:

Kendrick Butterfly Posters

If you ordered a Butterfly poster, they're shipping out within the next day or two! I...

Being an Artist in 2024 with Revel Day

Revel Day is an artist, vocalist, and songwriter who also happens to be one of the best people you could meet. As part of week 2 of my iPod series I sat down with him for a conversation about what ...

The REAL Reason Algorithms are Bad For Culture (iPod Week 2)

My month with an iPod continues as I explore how algorithms affect what gets made by artists and creators.

Tune in next week for part 3 of 4 in this miniseries.

Thanks again to Revel D...

How Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince Made The Ultimate Summer Song

Today we’re diving into "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and looking at 3 specific things that all combined together to make the song the forever song of the summer.

How Algorithms Flattened Culture - Interview with Kyle Chayka

Algorithms are a part of our everyday life, and they help us get more of what we want, right? Well, in Kyle Chayka’s new book he argues that this has flattened culture, making the popular things ...

Using This iPod For 30 Days Changed My Life

For the month of June, I decided to do an experiment where I would listen to music exclusively through an iPod. What I didn't know is how much bigger this would get. This will be a 4 part mini-seri...

VOTE: DTG Summer 2024 Shirt

First off, YES, we'll be doing another, final run of the black shirt with puff print that we did last fall - we'll run those at the same time as this new shirt, so keep an eye out!

For this s...

What's Coming Next with Digging The Greats

Help decide the DTG Summer 2024 Shirt! Check out the poll here on Patreon and cast your vote!

We'll also be running the black puff print shirt again at the same time, so keep an eye out for t...

Extended: Kanye Sold This Jay-Z Beat TWICE

In the year 2001, Jay-Z released a song that would change hip hop and begin a new sound for the 2000s, giving Jay the biggest album of his career up to that point, and serving as a b...

The Break Room Radio: Summer Kickoff BBQ

Man, this was a fun one. Some classics, some live bass, Trey was cooking burgers, it was so good! Here's the Radio Mix of last Friday's livestream - the replay with commentary and live chat is up a...

Replay: Break Room Summer Kickoff BBQ!

Man this one was fun, thanks to everyone who tuned in, got to play a little more bass this time! Radio mix coming Monday along with the playlist laying out specific songs and versions. See you next...

Streaming Playlist: School's Out (Plus 3 Updates)

Hello friends! First things first, I've got a new streaming playlist for you titled "School's Out" - get the link to your streaming service below - and remember - NO SHUFFLING!

SPOTIFY...

This Saturday: The Break Room Livestream

Mark your calendars! THIS Saturday, June 22nd at 5pm PT, I'll be going LIVE in the Break Room for a Summer BBQ Kickoff!

That'll be the vibe, so feel free to grab a drink, fi...

Extended Edit: How "Homework" Explains Daft Punk

Daft Punk's debut album "Homework" explains everywhere that the duo would go - and then some. 2024-06-14 15:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post

New Print - Kendrick's Storytelling Butterfly

We recently looked at Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" and as a visual for the video, I broke up each Act of the story, including songs, influences, and thematic notes along the way. This but...

Extended Cut: How Warren G Regulated a G-Funk Classic

Today I’m breaking down “Regulate” by Warren G - we’ll talk about the story of how this song was made, the G Funk sound, the samples used, ...

The Pharcyde's 2 FULL CIRCLE Moments on "Passin' Me By"

“Passin’ Me By” by The Pharcyde is a classic song and today I’m breaking this one all the way down. We’ll get into the scene surrounding The Pharcyde, break down the beat, the story telli...

The Break Room Radio: To Dig a Butterfly

This one was extra special, like part 3 of the 2 part video series covering Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"

This set contains only one actual Kendrick song, because it's referenced on a TPA...

Live in 1 Hour: The Break Room "To Dig a Butterfly"

At 5pm PST I'll be opening up The Break Room for "To Dig a Butterfly", exploring the world and musical influences of Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"

The link above is an unlisted YouTube li...

This Saturday: To Dig a Butterfly Livestream

I just wrapped up part 2 of breaking down Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly" - and now it's time to open up The Break Room again!

This month the theme is "To Dig a Butterfly" where I'll be div...

Part 2: Kendrick's Jazz Funk Masterpiece

Part 2 of breaking down Kendrick Lamar's "To To Pimp a Butterfly"

Note: This video is several minutes longer than the YouTube edit and is not censored.

Coming This Saturday: The Break Room Livestream

Last week's video was Part 1 of Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" and this Friday I'll cover the rest of the album with Part 2. But on Saturday, it's time to open up The Break Room again and t...

Breaking Down Kendrick's Jazz Funk Masterpiece

Yeah, we're talking To Pimp a Butterfly.

From the music, to the lyrics, to the overall story, let's break down Kendrick's "To Pimp a Butterfly"

NOTE: This video is uncensor...