The Culture for Sale - Ep.122

The Culture for Sale - Ep.122

On Episode 122 of the Set the Bar Mixshow,DJ Oplex is putting the industry on notice by examining exactly what a "culture vulture" is, why it's a strictly behavior-based title, and how our own consumer habits are funding the exploitation. We're putting the mirror up to external extractors who treat Hip-Hop like a transactional cash cow, while laying down the ultimate truth of the genre. To keep the vibe uncompromised, the soundtrack is packed with heavy rotation, featuring major new heat like Freddie Gibbs breaking boundaries from his deluxe You Only Die 1nce, Isaiah Rashad cutting deep on his latest drop IT'S BEEN AWFUL, and smooth R&B textures from Haley Smalls' fresh Matches (Deluxe). Hit play and tap into the culture. 1. Lupe Fiasco, Nu Deco Ensemble, Jacomo Bairos & Sam Hyken – Hip Hop Saved My Life (Live from Miami Beach) (feat. Nikki Jean) 2. Foul Mouth & Kain Cole –PESTO 3. Haley Smalls – Static 4. DJ Shadow, Run The Jewels, Denzel Curry & TiaCorine –Nobody Speak Part 2 5. Freddie Gibbs – Rabbit Mode 6. 38 Spesh & Che Noir – Mental Health 7. Clipse (Live)- POV 8. The Roots (Live) - Step Into the Realm 9. Apollo Brown - Angels & Diamond 10. Isaiah Rashad – AIN'T GIVIN' UP 11. Haley Smalls – Lil Bit in Love

The Kendrick Effect - Ep.121

In episode 121, DJ Oplex pulls back the curtain on the fundamental law of the genre: authenticity. He discusses how Hip-Hop acts as the ultimate land of the authentic where a single whiff of synthetic behavior is the easiest way to get your cultural clearance revoked. He dives deeper into the seemingly inevitable paradox Drake faces post Kendrick beef while spinning new Hip-Hop from Courtney Bell, Kendall Spencer, Trem Sol and more. Getcha popcorn ready and press play. Follow Oplex on IG [https://www.instagram.com/oplexmusic/] and FB [https://www.facebook.com/oplexmusic]. www.oplexmusic.com [https://www.oplexmusic.com] Playlist 1. Couple Hunnid - Trem Sol 2. Immigrants - Freddie Gibbs 3. Everyday - Courtney Bell 4. The LAnd - RJMrLA 5. Final Score - Ro Thoro 6. How it Is - Lord Sko & Statik Selektah 7. Head in a Jar - Khamari 8. Confused - Cortex 9. Guardian Angel - Lee Rene 10. On Me - 6lack & Odeal 11. Eye of the Needle - Smel and Kendall Spencer

Man in the Mirror - Ep.120

Growth is the single most important factor in our evolution as humans, but let's be real—outgrowing your old self can be a messy process if we let it. In Episode 120 DJ Oplex begins unpacking that internal friction you feel when your comfort zone gets way too tight, and why we constantly "pump fake" the exact opportunities we've been praying for. Backed by a flawless playlist featuring new music and fresh cuts from Durand Bernarr, DJ Harrison and more, this episode is the ultimate soundtrack for leveling up and breaking the chains that stop growth. Hit play, catch these vibes, and let's get to growing. Follow DJ Oplex here [https://www.instagram.com/oplexmusic?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]: Playlist 1. 10,000 Lifetimes - Durand Bernnarr feat. Sevyn Streeter 2. Make it Last - Dave East feat. Crutch Calhoun, Scram Jones, Mike & Keys 3. High Enough - Jasper Logan 4. Growth - Lizzie Berchie 5. Fly - Tone Stith 6. Sit Yuh Self Down - AJ Mcqueen feat. Londrelle 7. Let Me (Live Rendition) - Victoria Monet 8. It's All Love - DJ Harrison feat. Yazmin Lacey

Season 3: Ep. 119

Episode 119, Season 3 explores the evolution of the Set the Bar Mixshow and discusses how the show has evolved over the last three years. Since Episode 84 in 2023, the show has transitioned from a guest-heavy format into a Music Podcast that balances quality sounds with uplifting substance. New music from Jill Scott, King Rab, Gainstaville and More!!! Playlist 1. Weather Man - Gainstaville X DJ Oplex 2. Feels like Love - Tanarelle 3. P.O - IDK 4. Right Back - King Rab 5. Bittersweet- Naomi Sharon 6. Chamomile - Kofi Stone feat. Ady Suleiman 7. Ask for Me- Hit Boy feat. Alchemist 8. U Ain't Gotta Chance - Big L feat. Nas 9. Please, Stop The Violence In Hip Hop - Juicy J feat. Black Thought 10. All That I Hope For - Joseph Rutakanga 11. Beautiful People - Jill Scott 12. 12. Everywhere I Go - BYNX ft. Kid Cudi & Royksopp Sign up to DJ's Oplex's email list to stay current on new, music, gigs and more at www.oplexmusic.com [http://www.oplexmusic.com] Follow Oplex on IG [https://www.instagram.com/oplexmusic/]

Strategic Maturity - Ep. 118

In this episode of Set the Bar Mix Show, DJ Oplex unpacks the concept of "Strategic Maturity"—the pivotal shift from measuring success by what you can do, to defining value by what you won't do. As we approach the New Year, Oplex breaks down how true growth implies moving away from the brute force of youthful potential and embracing the precision of adult boundaries. It's a lesson on how to stop leaking energy and start moving with intention. To soundtrack this evolution, the decks are loaded with a heavy lineup of new music, including the latest heat from Nas, the soulful return of De La Soul, and fresh storytelling from Kofi Stone, Lordkez, and more. Playlist Thorns - Kofi Stone Reinvention - DJ Premier feat. Ransom Closer - Trem Sol feat. Enigma Sept & King Redd Enn Eff - De La Soul feat. Black Thought Aweh - lordkez feat. Cassper Nyovest PS118 - Jurin Asaya feat. Rapsody Speed of Love - Chance the Rapper feat. Jazmine Sullivan Track 01 - Max & Sabrina Claudio Rock With Me - Kem (Marsha Mix) My Story, Your Story - Nas & AZ Trap Phone - Give Me Ring - Lordkey www.oplexmusic.com