Set the Bar Mixshow

The Set The Bar Mixshow is an urban music podcast that focuses on urban music, especially indie Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul music. Hosted by DJ Oplex, prepare to be taken down a rabbit hole of bar setting music which will include a Song of the Week face off, and Plex's commentary on the culture.

Back to Basics - Ep. 101 06/30/2024

Back to Basics - Ep. 101 DJ Oplex drops an onslaught of urban, indie Hip-Hop to showcase the authenticity of Hip-Hop Music and proves that in order for one to cut a good record, it often means the artist loves what he or she is doing. Episode 101 goes back to basics since most of the artists featured were guest on the Set the Bar Mixshow. Follow me here: Showcase losLAUREN 718 - Birthday Cake (feat. The Kid Kleo) [Radio Edit] Trem Sol - Peace Vibes (feat. C.D.O.T) Vice - Illustrious!!! Larry June & The Alchemist - Ocean Sounds Oplex - The Feel C-Red & The Roux - Mama Told Me Da’juan Dupri - Perfect eMCee Baang - Say I'm Lyin Big Piph - No Filter Eminem - Infinite Moplex - Run For It (feat. Kendall Spencer) Valid & Stretch Money - So Divine Iz316 - Don't No Body Love Us Voice Track - Jun20-2041 Jasper Logan - Fall Back Freestyle 2/ Be Lonely with Me (feat. Kyle Cox) Smoke DZA - House of Blues (feat. Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y & Girl Talk) DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime Snoop Dogg - R U A Freak /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/31953122

It's a Hip-Hop Thang - Episode 100 06/22/2024

It's a Hip-Hop Thang - Episode 100 After a much needed break, Dj Oplex flexes his muscles on his radar on urban Hip-Hop Music and dispels the myth of Hip-Hop being a cookie cutter genre. Hip-Hop has always thrived in the underground and episode 100 is...what it is. It's Me, You and Hip-Hop!!!!? The Set The Bar Mixshow represents authentic Hip-Hop that is NOT influenced by major labels or money. We represent the Culture. BLACK MUSIC MONTH: SET THE BAR MIXSHOW - DETERMINATION King Rab - PLEDGE TO the GAME (feat. T Stunna) DJ Oplex Soundbytes - New Music Vice - Life Lines DJ Oplex Soundbytes - STB Joey Hustle - Time Sake Voice Track - Jun06-2012 Umbravo & DJ Butch - Country Roads (Produced by Umbravo) (1) Jasper Logan - One Down (feat. King Pimpin') Baang - Say I'm Lyin Voice Track - Jun06-2023 Kendall Spencer - Without You Yunie - Stefani (Radio Edit) Oplex - The Feel Voice Track - Jun06-2033 Trem Sol - Staying Up (feat. King Reccless) Kumi Hues - LIKwid MOtion Joey Hustle - Light Up 607 - OverCompass Da’juan Dupri - The Fade (Freestyle) Baang - Say I'm Lyin Vice - Illustrious!!! Backpack Beatz - 56 (feat. C-Red) Moplex - Soul Glow (Special Version) /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/31846552

What's Beef - Ep. 99 05/04/2024

What's Beef - Ep. 99 DJ Oplex gives a wake up call to outsiders of Hip-Hop and spins some of the best battle rap beef songs of all time. Meanwhile, he hones in on who is winning the Drake vs. KDOT Beef. Follow DJ Oplex: Listen to Oplex: /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/31126538

300 Million Dollars - Ep. 98 04/15/2024

300 Million Dollars - Ep. 98 DJ Oplex goes down a deep rabbit hole of desires that may or may not lead to your freedom. Meanwhile, G Perico, Tyla, Anita Baker, Prince, Stoop Lee and more paint his vision clear. How free are you? Follow DJ Oplex: /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/30828853

Set The Bar Mixshow Ep. 97 - Have it Your Way 04/02/2024

Set The Bar Mixshow Ep. 97 - Have it Your Way Oplex cuts the diamond with precision on his feelings of, you can't have it your way. Meanwhile, Jamiroquai, Robert Glasper, Dave East, Jay-Z, Junez and more paint a more vivid picture of his emotions. Follow DJ Oplex: /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/30635253

Be The Best - Ep. 96 03/23/2024

Be The Best - Ep. 96 DJ Oplex speaks on Kendrick's rebuttal and seems to be stuck on what being the best means. Meanwhile, a mix including new music from LosLauren718, Yunie, Kendall Spencer, Umbravo, Moplex and more is all here! The real Hip-Hop is back! Follow DJ Oplex: /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/30513118

The Best Rapper - Ep. 95 03/01/2024

The Best Rapper - Ep. 95 DJ Oplex rants about what he feels is missing in mainstream Hip-Hop. Perhaps the age of rapping is gone and he uses artists like King Rab, Flying Lotus, Jay Electronica, MF Doom, Black Thought, Slum Village and more to explain his narrative. Thank you for supporting the Set The Bar Mixshow!!! Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Setthebarmixshow Check out Oplex's music here: Oplex IG: /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/30193293

Trouble Minded Love Ep. 94 02/21/2024

Trouble Minded Love Ep. 94 DJ Oplex speaks on how diabolical love can be by using artists like PJ Morton, Cassandra Wilson, Musiq Soulchild, and more to elaborate on the topic. It's too late for Valentine's Day. Let's talk love. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/30058118

Love & Gang Bangs - Ep. 93 02/01/2024

Love & Gang Bangs - Ep. 93 DJ Oplex speaks on the Black Panthers, Love and gang life, even though he has never been in a gang. He discovers he is in a gang on the show and you are too. Meanwhile, Bill Withers and Anita Baker battle in the Song of the Week Faceoff. Benny the Butcher is the focus for the showcase of the week. Did I Set The Bar for you? Listen and hear. To support Set the Bar join our Patreon Follow DJ Oplex /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/29752858

The Return of Funk & Tupac - Ep. 92 01/29/2024

The Return of Funk & Tupac - Ep. 92 DJ Oplex speaks on the dangers of using AI in the music industry while showcasing an AI Project featuring and others. Meanwhile, Devon the Dude and Black Milk square off in the Song of the Week Faceoff and much more!!! Urban Indie Music: To support Set the Bar join our patreon Follow DJ Oplex /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/29704793

Edgy Shopping Music (Hip-Hop) - Ep. 91 01/19/2024

Edgy Shopping Music (Hip-Hop) - Ep. 91 DJ Oplex weighs in on the Mos Def Drake beef and speaks on self-hate in the culture. Song of the Week Faceoff features 21 Savage vs. Arrested Development (All new music) New music from The Game and Big Hit, Umi, as well as music from Drake, Mos Def, and Dram. Follow us: Follow DJ Oplex Artist: To submit your music for play on the Set The Bar Mixshow, email your music (radio edits preferred) top [email protected]! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/29562168

Set The Bar Mixshow - Ep. 90 10/02/2023

Set The Bar Mixshow - Ep. 90 DJ Oplex spins an hour of fyah music including, Black Wolf, Emily King, Elzhi, Drake, Dwele, Kanye West, 607, Larry June and more. Oplex discusses the origins of Hip-Hop and how "cheesy" rap songs are needed in Hip-Hop. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/28197170

Set The Bar Mixshow - Ep. 89 (Hip-Hop 50th Edition) 08/28/2023

Set The Bar Mixshow - Ep. 89 (Hip-Hop 50th Edition) DJ Oplex takes us back to the Golden Era of Hip-Hop by discussing how he became a Hip-Hop Junkie. He discusses Hip-Hop origins, and what seperates Hip-Hop from other genres while spinning bar setting, classic Hip-Hop Tunes. From Run DMC to Benny The Butcher, this HipHop50 edition is a must listen episode. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27866421

Set The Bar Ep. 88 - Supreme Curation V1 08/02/2023

Set The Bar Ep. 88 - Supreme Curation V1 DJ Oplex spins 47 minutes of commercial free Hip-Hop and Soul Music. From Big Piph to Jay-Z, Volume 1 of this curation is Supreme. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27641139

Set The Bar - Ep. 87 07/17/2023

Set The Bar - Ep. 87 DJ Oplex curates an hour of non stop Indie Hip-Hop for your musical pleasure. This week's featured artists are Baang, Valid & Stretch Money, Yunie, Jasper Logan and more! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27487974

Set The Bar Ep. 86 07/09/2023

Set The Bar Ep. 86 DJ Oplex scans the airwaves to bring you an hour of bar setting music. Episode 86 features Kendrick Lamar, AZ, Camp-Lo, Fire in Little Africa, Nipsey Hustle and more. Tap in and tell a friend! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27411555

Set The Bar - Ep. 85 06/21/2023

Set The Bar - Ep. 85 DJ Oplex unleashes another hour of all urban, indie Hip-Hop for your pleasure. Featured artists include Valid & Stretch Money, Joey Hustle, Jasper Logan, Trem Sol, Thakur and more. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27225993

Set The Bar - Ep. 84 06/07/2023

Set The Bar - Ep. 84 After a much needed break, Set The Bar strikes back with a "slowed down hour" of R&B, soul and Hip-Hop Music all curated by DJ Oplex. Urban indie artists like Desmond Days and Dajuan Dupri hang out with Lil Yachty and Emily King. The only way to know how it plays out is to listen. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/27066576

Moose & Crawfish - Ep. 82 04/08/2023

Moose & Crawfish - Ep. 82 Moplex brings a special guest from Louisiana: Moose Harris. We talked about some of his experiences being a seasoned veteran of hip-hop and while he saw stormy days in the 5 Deadly Questions, the crawfish looked delicious. We apologize for times when the audio was compromised. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26483259

100% Throttle - Ep. 81 03/30/2023

100% Throttle - Ep. 81 We suffered from technical problems in episode 80 but we struke back with a vengeance with DJ Bush! He brought 4 winning songs from his 60 Second Showcase and they all were bar setters! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26393595

No More Dead Fish - Ep. 79 03/23/2023

No More Dead Fish - Ep. 79 Los Lauren returned to the Set The Bar Mixshow to walk us through his most recent release, Jabs. We also learned about how not to eat Deadfish which is something our Dads warned us about as a kid. It's all here in episode 79. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26321730

Motor City Speed - Ep. 78 03/21/2023

Motor City Speed - Ep. 78 Platinum producer Nick Speed had a lot to say and had a very difficult time in the #5DeadlyQuestions. However, his rich hip-hop resume includes producing for Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent and Elzhi. We got the scoop on how all this happened and it's strange how Kanye West played a role in Speed's success. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26290497

Highly Favored Hip-Hop - Ep. 77 03/20/2023

Highly Favored Hip-Hop - Ep. 77 Azariah and his producer Laddie touched down all the way from Rochester, NY to exhibit their new LP, Phase 3: Blessed and Highly Favored. What we found was hip-hop that is reminiscent of the golden era (1990-2000) when beats and bars had more value by artists and their listeners. Luckily for you, it's all here in this episode. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26284830

Gone in 60 Seconds - Episode 76 03/20/2023

Gone in 60 Seconds - Episode 76 On one hand, you might ask how did this episode become episode 77. Have no fear, DJ Bush is here and you should know it's always lit when he appears on the mixshow. We have 3 songs locked and loaded, #5DeadlyQuestions and lots of good talk in between. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26284707

Dupri Up Next - Ep. 75 03/20/2023

Dupri Up Next - Ep. 75 Hailing out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dajuan Dupri graced the the mixshow to showcase tracks from his new LP, the Afterthought. We discovered that Tulsa consistently has premium talent lurking on the indi hip-hop scene and lucky for you, you get to hear it. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26284539

Mayor Chizzle - Ep. 74 03/20/2023

Mayor Chizzle - Ep. 74 Due to technical difficulties, we had to skip episodes as they were plagued with audio issues. Umbravo, the Southern Lyricist, returns to the mixshow to showcase tunes from his new, Magnum Opus LP. It got really interesting in the Snakes Den as he navigated through the #5Deadly Questions. Will he survive? /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26283198

The Uncanny Logan - Ep. 72 03/18/2023

The Uncanny Logan - Ep. 72 Jasper Logan returns to the STB mixshow for a record breaking three times to showcase his most recent LP, Fall Back 2. Learn why we attribute Logan to something different than just a last name. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26266215

Return of the King - Ep. 71 03/18/2023

Return of the King - Ep. 71 The King returned on the mixshow to showcase his most recent LP, Let Me Explain. The King proved that he can consistently set the bar. The question becomes, does this project raise it? /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26266206

Certified Valid - Ep. 70 03/18/2023

Certified Valid - Ep. 70 Detroit is certified in kicking out premium hip-hop for the world. But what happens when we certify Valid as an Indi, Detroit artist that sets the bar? We spun his records to prove to you our certification is Valid. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26266194

Lit on the 69th! - Ep. 69 03/03/2023

Lit on the 69th! - Ep. 69 Moplex bounces back to their fellow brother, DJ Bush of the 60 Second Showcase to listen to some of the best songs spun on his platform in the last 30 days. But of course, because there will only be one episode 69, this one got interesting. /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/26120826

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