DJ King Flow interviews Rick Hyde for Mixtape Addict 50.

French DJ and producer DJ King Flow has revealed the playlist and special guest for the latest instalment of his acclaimed weekly programme, Mixtape Addict. This week’s episode features an exclusive interview with the highly respected Rick Hyde, further reinforcing the show’s standing as a premier platform for underground hip-hop culture. Scientific Sound Asia, a major force in the Asian music scene, continues to support the series through its role as a radio station, event organiser, and DJ agency.

DJ King Flow, a remarkable talent from France, began his musical journey at just 14 years old and has since cultivated a unique presence within the international hip-hop scene. Renowned for his high-energy mixtapes and forward-thinking vision, he has received praise for challenging genre norms while remaining rooted in hip-hop’s core traditions.

At the forefront of modern hip-hop production, DJ King Flow is known for his innovative mixing techniques and genre-spanning creativity. His collaborative work with influential artists such as Ras Kass, Torae, Juicy J, Tragedy Khadafi, O.C., and Khujo Goodie of Goodie Mob underscores his versatility and wide-reaching respect within the global rap community.

His music transcends borders, serving as a powerful conduit for storytelling, emotion, and cultural exchange. Through relentless dedication to his craft, DJ King Flow continues to inspire both emerging artists and long-time fans, establishing himself as a leading voice in contemporary hip-hop.

Since launching his career in 2012, he has built meaningful connections across key American cities, including New York, Dallas, Providence, Miami, and Seattle. Together with long-time collaborator Young Amsterdam, he has nurtured a thriving, cross-border rap community. Their shared passion for authentic hip-hop has taken them on extensive travels across the United States, fostering partnerships and encouraging creative collaboration.

In 2015, DJ King Flow introduced Mixtape Addict, a radio show that quickly gained traction on stations worldwide. By 2019, the platform expanded with Mixtape Addict Report, a video interview series that offered in-depth conversations with key figures in hip-hop. Touring France, Canada, and New York, the series marked a new chapter in delivering raw, unfiltered hip-hop journalism to international audiences.

With Rick Hyde joining this week’s episode, Mixtape Addict continues to champion voices that define and challenge the boundaries of hip-hop. DJ King Flow’s commitment to showcasing authentic artistry and his dedication to connecting global rap communities remain at the heart of his ever-evolving legacy.

Interview Guest: Rick Hyde.

Rick Hyde is a rapper and producer from Buffalo, New York, known for his gritty lyricism, soulful boom bap production, and vivid street narratives. As a core member of Black Soprano Family (BSF), the collective and record label founded by Benny the Butcher, Hyde has played a vital role in the resurgence of East Coast street rap and the rise of Buffalo as a new centre of underground hip-hop.

His music reflects the harsh realities of life in Buffalo, survival, loyalty, loss, and triumph, delivered with a raw, introspective edge that resonates with fans of authentic, lyric-driven rap. Hyde began to gain serious attention with the release of his debut album Plates in 2019, which showcased his dual talent as both an emcee and a producer.

The project established his sound: a blend of haunting soul samples, hard-hitting drums, and unfiltered bars that paint stark pictures of street life. He followed up in 2021 with Plates 2: The Residue, an even more polished offering that featured appearances from BSF collaborators as well as production contributions from the likes of The Alchemist and DJ Shay, further cementing Hyde’s credibility in the underground circuit.

Closely aligned with Griselda Records, Hyde has collaborated extensively with artists like Benny the Butcher, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and other Griselda-affiliated MCs. These collaborations have positioned him among the leading voices in the modern boom bap revival—artists who are focused on lyricism, storytelling, and hard-edged authenticity rather than commercial appeal.

Beyond his solo albums, Rick Hyde continues to contribute beats and guest verses to numerous projects within and beyond BSF. His production work carries the same grit and depth as his lyrics, showcasing his commitment to preserving the spirit of classic East Coast hip-hop while pushing it forward. With each release, Hyde refines his craft and expands his reach, proving himself not just as a rapper from Buffalo but as a serious voice in the broader hip-hop community.

Rick Hyde's music is available across all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. For listeners seeking boom bap hip-hop rooted in authentic street narratives and lyrical precision, Hyde represents the essence of the genre in its purest form.

DJ King Flow opens the 50th edition of Mixtape Addict with Rick Hyde setting an uncompromising tone through Minimal Effort, Wish You Would, and What More Can I Say, grounding the session in raw East Coast Boom Bap and street realism. The intensity continues as Dialect Sosa, Jus Daze and Press Box deliver exclusive Mixtape Addict freestyles, keeping the energy immediate and unfiltered. This opening run firmly establishes the episode’s underground identity, driven by grit, presence and lyrical confidence.

Momentum builds with What We Not Doin, before Jus One adds reflective depth on Adolescents. Lloyd Banks and Ghostface Killah raise the stakes on Endangered Innocence, followed by DJ King Flow and Lex Lakaiser reconnecting the mix to classic drum-led Boom Bap on Money. DV Alias Khryst pushes the darker edge on Supervillain Part 2, while Obleak’s Digging In The Graves shifts focus toward darker hip hop culture, craftsmanship and legacy.

The Hardcore edge sharpens through Gun Metal Black and Beat Da Shit Out Chu, as cuts from Tone Spliff reinforce the old-school DJ aesthetic. Casablanca The Gawd and Che Noir bring controlled intensity and lyrical weight on Readings On The Wall, before OT The Real delivers late-night street pressure on Eyes. Grea8gawd follows with the grim, minimalist tone of The Source, keeping the underground momentum tight.

The closing stretch balances lyricism and authority as Shabaam Sahdeeq’s So Glad gives way to Straight Shooter, where Grafh, 38 Spesh and Papoose trade sharp bars with veteran precision. Flow brings DJ King Flow back to the forefront before the episode concludes with an in-depth interview with Rick Hyde. Episode 50 stands as a focused Boom Bap statement, blending exclusive freestyles, underground grit and East Coast tradition into a cohesive and hard-hitting session.

DJ King Flow Mixtape Addict episode 50.

Rick Hyde & Benny The Butcher - Minimal Effort

Rick Hyde - Wish You Would

Rick Hyde - What More Can I Say

Dialect Sosa - The 6th Sense Freestyle (Exclusive)

Jus Daze - Johnny P’s Caddy Freestyle (Exclusive)

Press Box - Animal Control Freestyle (Exclusive)

Mardoch, The Bad Seed & DJ Kamo - What We Not Doin

Jus One - Adolescents

Lloyd Banks & Ghostface Killah - Endangered Innocence (Prod Nicholas Craven)

DJ King Flow & Lex Lakaiser - Money

DV Alias Khryst - Supervillain Part 2

oBleak - Digging In The Graves

Blackliq & Dub Sonata - Gun Metal Black (Cuts by Tone Spliff)

Onyx & L’Uzine - Beat Da Shit Out Chu (Prod DJ King Flow)

Casablanca The Gawd & Che Noir - Readings On The Wall

OT The Real - Eyes

Grea8gawd - The Source (Prod Roc Marciano)

Shabaam Sahdeeq - So Glad

Grafh, 38 Spesh & Papoose - Straight Shooter

DJ King Flow, OSVN & D Goynz - Flow (Cuts by Tone Spliff)

DJ King Flow - Interview With Rick Hyde

Listen on Mixcloud here.