Video animation by: Big Flowers
Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING
Beginning of Episode (0:49).
In Episode 86, we are joined by a true lyrical tactician, teacher, and newest signee of the ever-impressive Backwoodz Studioz label, Defcee. 
Defcee discusses being embraced by the Chicago hip-hop community as an outsider, and what he appreciates about the Chicago scene (4:01).
Defcee opens up about the reasoning behind taking a break from music, following 2015's Damn Near Grown (26:30).
Defcee details how he's been able to consistently improve his craft into his middle-age, and gives his take on the health of rap game currently, given the fact that so many other rappers have been producing quality music well into their "senior" years (31:52).
Defcee discusses how he sees competitiveness in hip-hop, and when that competitive spirit can turn destructive (39:38).
Defcee speaks on how vital graffiti is to the overall hip-hop culture, and how he tried to approach We Dressed the City with Our Names (44:38).
Defcee explains the influence of Backwoodz Studioz on his first album as a new signee of this groundbreaking label (51:05).
Defcee details the significance of the Trapdoor album title, and the overall intention behind the record (56:37).
Defcee reflects on the therapeutic nature of creating Trapdoor (1:01:36).
Defcee speaks on the importance of teaching the youth, and drops knowledge of some of the ills afflicting the modern education system (1:06:00).
Defcee gives his take on the complementary soundscape of Trapdoor, created by Messiah Musik, and why Messiah is such a great producer (1:19:03).
Defcee gives props to Nick Arcade and August Fanon's amazing talents, and waxes poetic about Messiah Musik once again (1:24:49).
Defcee gives a sneak peak to upcoming projects he has in store for us (1:29:03).
Support Defcee's music here: https://defcee.bandcamp.com/ 
Follow Defcee on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/defcee?s=20 
Follow Defcee on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/defcee/?hl=en 
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