Set the Bar Mixshow

The Set The Bar Mixshow is a podcast hosted by DJ Oplex that caters to music lovers who appreciate good vibes and meaningful conversations. It features a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and soul music while delving into topics like culture, mental health, and spirituality. This show provides a space for listeners to enjoy high-quality music and engage in thought-provoking discussions, making it a unique experience for those who want to explore self-discovery and consciousness through music.

Detach Opinions - Ep. 108 11/17/2024

Detach Opinions - Ep. 108 Episode 108 focuses on navigating differences in opinions and the importance of letting go when disagreements arise. Meanwhile Dj Oplex drops new music from Snoop Dogg, Chance the Rapper and more. The question becomes can you let go of the tension you feel when someone doesn't agree with you? Follow Me: New Oplex Music: Support the movement by sharing the Podcast to others!!!!!! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/33957022

Who Are You? - Ep. 107 10/24/2024

Who Are You? - Ep. 107 In the latest episode of the podcast, DJ Oplex explores mental health, consciousness, and human well-being through Soul and Hip-Hop music. The episode emphasizes self-discovery, highlighting that, only the wise truly understand their identity. From Kendrick Lamar to Foreign Exchange, it's all here. The question becomes, who are you? Follow DJ Oplex Support the movement by sharing and liking! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/33594237

Wise Ones - Ep. 106 10/08/2024

Wise Ones - Ep. 106 Episode 106 of the Set The Bar Mixshow encourages listeners to reflect on living a life of no regrets. By blending jazz, hip-hop, soul, pop, gospel and fusion, DJ Oplex inspires people to make conscious decisions about how they want to live their lives by playing heartfelt music. ✌🏾❤️🎶 In the end, it's up to you. ✌🏾❤️🎶 From Michael Jackson to Courtney Bell, it’s all here. ✌🏾❤️🎶 Follow DJ Oplex Support the Set The Bar Mixshow by spreading the word! ✌🏾❤️🎶 /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/33370772

No Regrets - Ep. 105 09/15/2024

No Regrets - Ep. 105 Episode 105 of the Set The Bar Mix Show features DJ Oplex discusses the true purpose of life through a time management lense and playing new music from Danielle, LL Cool J, Kendall Spencer, and Iz316, along with chill-hop, R&B, soul, and hip-hop vibes for your musical pleasure. Follow DJ Oplex here: Support by sharing the good vibez music heads! /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/33063087

Set The Bar Mixshow Ep. 104 - The Moment 08/15/2024

Set The Bar Mixshow Ep. 104 - The Moment DJ Oplex takes down a road of impermanence. He discusses being in the moment while spinning some of today's hottest Hip-Hop and Soul music.. How does being in the moment affect how you listen to music? It's the place where quality Hip-Hop, Soul and R&B is always showcased. Tap in to the Set The Bar Mixshow!! Follow me here: Playlist Boiled Blood (Feat. Ndefru)) - Johnny Ciggs Higher Level - Killer Mike Feeling You - Courtney Bell Power of Two - Janaelle Monae Eastside Intro - Tiwa Savage Canary - Stoop Lee & Charlie Bug Get Gone - Kumi Hues Four Cornered Room - Dop Funk Gangsters Anonymous - G Perico Deniro & Peschi - Dave East & Vado Growtivation - 607 Scientist & Engineers (Feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane) /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/32596267

DeMystification - Ep. 103 08/03/2024

DeMystification - Ep. 103 DJ Oplex discusses how interpreting and undestimating the mystery of life signifcantly impacts how we process what we feel and what is real and in the meantime, a premium curation of Soul and Hip-Hip Hop music is all here. Are you ready? Follow Oplex: https://www.instagram.com/oplexmusic/ Playlist Credits: Slummer 4 Junkies - Killa Mike Issues - Courtney Bell Everything - Was Steps Beach - Childish Gambino Lemonade - Lucky Day Hold On - Tems Look What You’ve Done - Rapsody Interlude - Sabrina Claudio Sucia (feat. Jill Scott & Young Miko) A Dry Red - Janalle Monae Morning Glory - Jamiroquai /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/32425027

In The Mix of Things - Ep. 102 07/27/2024

In The Mix of Things - Ep. 102 DJ Oplex unleashes a 52 minute mix covering some of the best Hip-Hop and R&B in the land. Featured artists include Notorious BIG, Moplex, Stoop Lee, Common, The Roots and much more. Sit back and enjoy bar setting music. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/oplexmusic/ /episode/index/show/setthebarreview/id/32315027

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

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