BA #064: ‘Open’ Mike Eagle
On the sixty-fourth Box Angeles rapper ‘Open’ Mike Eagle (Dark Comedy, Unapologetic Art Rap) stops by Studio 309. He discusses doing break dancing and graffiti as a youth, almost getting kicked out of Southern Illinois (where he was Hannibal Buress’ RA and homecoming king), the stigma of rap, and more!
The BA #064 Breakdown —
– Box rants the use of taxis and cabs on television.
– Drinking and breathing and rituals.
– Growing up in Chicago w/ grandparents and being a nerdy kid.
– Break dancing, graffiti and getting in / avoiding trouble.
– Attending Southern Illinois for psychology and almost getting kicked out.
– Being groomed for African psych and avoiding the GRE.
– Dropping grad school and moving to Los Angeles.
– Working for AmeriCorps, a halfway house and falling in love.
– Rap as a hobby, hanging at Project Blowed and starting the group Thirsty Fish.
– Getting a record deal around the time of getting laid off from a special ed gig.
– The stigma of rap, favorite venues, end game and being Hannibal Buress’ RA.
For more Mike, check out his website for his podcast, dates, links, et cetera and follow him on Twitter @mike_eagle.
Guest Beer — Sierra Nevada, Beer Camp Hoppy Lager
