This is the final episode of Black Noise. I take a bow and reflect on this amazing journey. I also chop it up with my homie Huey Amaru about his experiences living in Brazil.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This week may stir up some controversy. I'm giving my reasons why I am not a fan of To Pimp A Butterfly--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

I'm back!! This week I discuss Mach-Hommy's new album Pray For Hati and I recap my trip to the Bay Area--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Spanking brand new episode. I give my initial thoughts on the new J Cole album. And I breakdown the end of the Joe Budden Podcast--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This is another episode from the vaults of Playing In The DARK. I chat with musical artist JUSTY and we discuss everything from is Drake a culture vulture, black shows from the '80s and '90s, and JUSTY being intersex. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support…

This is a repost of an episode I did for Playing In The DARK. I chat with Vanessa Garcia about growing up with immigrant parents, dating men who don't like funny women, and fetishsization in the dating world--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This week my guest is friend and collaborater Jake Flum. We discuss the impact and importance of Young Thug. And how rap has evolved over the last 10 years. I also give my thoughts on the Derrick Chauvin verdict. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This week I discuss the death of Black Rob, should Diddy have done more, the state of the JBP, the future of rap, and finally my homie Terence gives a moving tribute to DMX.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Another solo episode. This week I breakdown and rank every Outkast album. Wait until you hear what my #1 choice is.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

A solo episode but it's a goodie. I discuss how I finally came to the conclusion that "Life After Death" is Big's best album. Also I briefly discuss how the Chronic market corrected The Low End Theory.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

I'm back with the first returning guest Max Kent. The audio is a little messed up but I had to release this episode because it was just too good. We talk about fatherhood, top 5 MC'S, and cultural stagnation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

A solo dolo episode this week. I discuss how the proximity and obsession with death is an defining characteristic of Black masculinity in regards to rap music--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This is truly a special episode I chop it up with one of my nearest and dearest friends Darren Wallace ( Cinematic Savage). We discuss being in a PhD program, fatherhood, what radical organizing looks like, and the L.A Rebellion--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support…

This week I chop it up with two talented musicians Chris Berry and joJB. We discuss how the came together for their new album "Blue Dream". We also discuss their Chicago roots, black trump supporters, and the bravery it takes to be an artist.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support…

This is a solo dolo episode. First I give my thoughts on Judas & The Black Messiah. Then I discuss why Pinata isn't seen as the best rap album of the decade and why I feel it's better than My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support…

In episode 2 I chill with the big homie Terence again. This episode is a walk down 90s memory lane. We discuss Martin Lawrence's career and impact on comedy. And the unforgettable great Bernie Mac.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

In the season 3 premier I chat with blactor and demigod doctah slick. We chop it up about both growing up in Chicago, life as a working actor, being rappers in our head, and her role on season 4 of Fargo.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

We end season 1 on a high note, I chat with the incredible Vanessa Garcia. We discuss being the child of immigrant parents, her pride in her culture, breaking cultural stereotypes, and dating funny women.

On this weeks episode my special guest is Dionne Adai. We discuss the effects of colorism, why kids need comprehensive sex education, growing up in the church, and having immigrant parents.

This week I'm with the first ever returning guest Bri Stories. We discuss our justice system, divine justice vs punitive justice, our favorite porn star, and fetishes we're into.

We are back w/ another amazing episode. This week I talk with my big homie Terence Sims. We discuss the value of therapy, our mothers, the murder of Johnathan Price, female trap music, and so much more.

This week I sit down with Chicago Playwright and director Osiris Khepera. We discuss his love for Prince and Grace Jones, black porn, black erotic literature, and his Drag persona. Also I noticed I say "yeah" a lot.

This week I'm joined by music artist Justy. We discuss black tv shows of the 80's and 90's, is Drake a culture vulture, and what it means to be Intersex, and so much more. You can follow my guest on IG @ Justyontop

We're back with a guest!!! This week I sit down with @_tiffdamilf_ and we discuss what's it like being a young mother, ex husband drama, our childhood crush, and looking for a sugar daddy.

Another solo episode . I discuss the longing for live, how tv influenced how we see relationships, and where do you meet people?

No guest this week. Just Me, Myself, and I. I give a soliloquy about my own conflicted feelings on dating white women. I discuss all the ramifications dating white women as a black men knowing white women's role in white supremacy.

On this episode I'm joined by the fabulous Miguel Long where we discuss first erections, dating as a gay man of color, and 90's gay images on t.v

On this episode I am joined by the amazing Bri Stories. We talk about what being sexually open means to both of us. How to redefine Ho-izm. And how to broaden our language around sexually confident women

Sit back and enjoy this fun filled episode. Where me and my guest Robin Minkens talk about our favorite kind of porn, sexual fantasies, and trying to escape white narratives about sex.

I sit down with acclaimed Chicago actor Ashley Joy to discuss her intrest in BDSM, how patriarchy affects both men & women, and her experiences as a black queer woman.

In this inaugural episode I sit down with Deja Ross to discuss how as a cisgenderd black female come into her own sexual being. Also we touch on how black boys are often coerced into being sexual at a young age.

We're back with another episode of Black Noise!! We're joined by rapper Max Kent to discuss his brand new album. We chop it up about the role Islam has played in his life and how having a supportive partner has kept him level headed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support…

On this episode I kick it with the big homie. Literally the big homie about the NBA, High School, and Triple 6 Mafia. Also on what's it like to be a married man.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode we talk about Nelly's impact on St. Louis, Roseanne, and being a white fan of hip hop culture.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode I sit down with the big homie Terence and discuss the history of back Chicago, gangbangin in the 90's, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

I talk to my childhood friend Eric about Bone Thugs, WWF, and what the hell he's been up to for the last 18 years. This is is a fun episode of 2 old friends reminiscing.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode I discuss the why MC Eight is an legend. And I breakdown the different regions of gangsta rap--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode I discuss who I think will be in the top 5 convo of this decade.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode I discuss the legacy of Nicki Minaj and the state of female rap.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On this episode I discuss the Midwest group Crucial Conflict and this classic debut album. And I talk about two of my favorite albums; It Takes A Nation and Fetti.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

On episode 5 I discuss who was the best MC of the late 80's. And which Biggie album was the best.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

This episode I discuss the lack of Love songs in rap. And how Hip Hop has been at the forefront of sexual politics.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

We discuss why the Jay Z and Nas battle was one of the most important black philosophical debates. Also I talk about why 1988 and 2010 are the two most important years--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Today's episode I touch in the tragic murder of Nipsey and what he meant too Hip Hop. Breakdown Atliens vs Aquemini and why the internet is frightening.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Are we being critical enough of this era of blackness in art. What is the value of representation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Just a freestyle episode. I discuss the genius of Snoop, why Jay Z may not be the #1 MC, and more fun Hip Hop Topics--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

We continue the convo of labor in rap. And i discuss the aesthetics of black porn--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Why do rappers have too work so damn hard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support

Is Eminem overrated? Has Eminem aged well? What do we want from the real Slim Shady? Asking some important questions regarding Eminem place in today's hip hop.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-surney/support