MICK & Myles Dig For De La Soul, Kendrick Lamar, & More | Diggin'
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In this Father’s Day edition of Diggin’, iconic DJ/producer MICK and his son Myles explore the records that shaped their lives.
Their father-son relationship connecting generations through hip-hop, jazz, soul, and unforgettable crate-digging moments. From Kendrick Lamar and OutKast to De La Soul, J Dilla, and Miles Davis, the duo swap stories that span New York sidewalks, family traditions, and underground record shops across the world.
Whether you’re a music head, a parent, or just looking to rediscover your favorite sounds, this episode delivers timeless lessons and fire records.
Timestamps
0:00 — Mick's Mom and The Pete Rock Sample That Changed Everything
1:17 — Raising a Young DJ: N.W.A., YouTube, and Parenting With Balance
MICK shares how growing up in the '80s and parenting in NYC shaped their open approach to music discovery.
2:33 — Kendrick Lamar, Tribe, and the Art of Iconic Album Covers
Myles pulls GNX while MICK reflects on the legacy of Midnight Marauders and Supreme Clientele.
4:04 — Stevie Wonder, Pointer Sisters & Amoeba Records Crate Digs That Almost Got Away
6:11 — Fantasy collab: Kendrick Lamar x Black Thought
6:35 — J Dilla, Busta Rhymes & the Legacy of Detroit Hip-Hop
MICK explains how working on a Dilla project changed his mixtape career—and why Dilla’s influence still runs deep today.
7:43 — The Roots’ 30th Anniversary Show as a Family Birthday Trip
8:03 — De La Soul, Mick's DJ Style and Myles Fresh Prince Rap
9:02 — Teaching Myles the Wu-Tang universe, Public Enemy's Legacy
10:31 — MICK's Happy Album: Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s Main Ingredient
11:01 — First music purchase: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
11:45 — Honoring Miles Davis Bitches Brew: Jazz Influence, YouTube Music, Jazz Music for Kids
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