On episode 16 of Lasers on the Ride the guys are joined by rapper/battle rapper/producer Loe Pesci. First Akil and Loes discuss Leslie Jones/SNL/the Ghostbusters reboot before Loes speaks rather disparagingly on Mother Theresa. Jay attempts to live vicariously through Loes’ graffiti bombing past and Loes wonders if Lil’ Wayne is the most improved rapper of all time (he is, though alternates are provided). The whole crew wax nostalgic on No Limit Records. St Henri hero Louis Cyr is discussed though there is definite confusion as to who exactly he is. Akil and Loes discuss the joys and complexities of sampling. Mike shows everyone how Frank Ocean was foreshadowing in his rhymes and Loes gives his thoughts as to DJ Khaled and why he’s ultimately good for mankind. To close out, the gang find out the origins of the name “Hindu Kush”, Loes’ group with Sam Osa.


 

Songs

 

Borden - Fake Rappers Featuring Loe Pesci

The Blazers - Bangalore

Willie D. Featuring Scarface and Lil’ Wayne - Dem Hoes

Mystikal - Here I Go

La Planete Sauvage Soundtrack - Deshominisation (I)

Mystikal - Can’t Smoke No Mo (Live)

Yelawolf - Pop the Trunk

Jay-z - Friend or Foe 2

T.i - Be Easy

Milkbone - Keep it Real

A+ featuring AZ - A+Z

Odd Future - Oldie

Freddie “5ive” de Andrade - Brittain’s Banjo Song Beat

On episode 15 of Lasers on the Ride, the gang prepares for the arrival of Montreal bred international battle rap hero/villain Loe Pesci. Before he shows up Akil reveals his summer plans and confirms that he isn’t in fact Eeyore and Mike drops knowledge on chronic masturbation and trenchcoats. Mike establishes that he does not get down with Johnny Cash no how no way and the Lasers explore microphone techniques and develop what they call “the carabiner”. Battle rap is broached and the different eras and players are discussed. Once Loes arrives he takes us through his history and tells a great story of how Bishop Brigante got onto 106 & Park’s infamous “Freestyle Friday”.

 

Songs

 

Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (Piano Cover)

The Zombies - Time of the Season (8 bit Cover)

The Black keys - The Flame

Heavy D - Waterbed Hev

Big Punisher featuring Noreaga - You Came Up

Mobb Deep - Shook Ones (Piano Cover)

DJ Honda - Travelling Man (Instrumental)