Rated top 50 best underground Hip-Hop podcast, 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.
In Episode 125 of the Set the Bar Mix Show, the conversation tackles hip-hop's complex relationship with the concept of "keeping it real." Drawing a comical but sharp parallel between the viral scammer who cosplayed as a San Francisco 49ers player to finesse women and the rap industry's surplus of studio gangsters, the episode examines how fans eagerly consume street-life fiction. While the culture demands "no cap" lyrics, this relentless emphasis on authenticity ultimately becomes a double-edged sword. Listen to the full episode to find out exactly why this toxic standard is hip-hop's biggest scam hiding in plain sight. Access this and all previous episodes at www.oplexmusic.com
Episode 125 Playlist
Feelin A Way – Fat Joe & Steven Mackie (Organized Rhyme) | 4:44
Back In Paris – Paul Wall, Termanology, & DJ.Fresh (Repeat Repeat Repeat) | 3:02
Good Mournings – Ransom (The Price of Clarity) | 3:48
Show Me Love – Skilla Baby (The Price Of Fame) | 3:08
Bunce Road Blues – J. Cole, Future & Tems (The Fall-Off) | 5:11
Black Love – Rapsody & Malice (God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops) | 5:36
Reasons – Dani Offline (reasons) | 2:14
Really Real – DJ Chose, Chose & Lil' Keke (Nostalgia 3) | 3:22
40 Nights – The Game & Kanye West (The Documentary III) | 4:21
Peace Sign – MARCO PLUS (Peace Sign)
15 Aug 2026
Gooses & Snakes - Ep. 124
Brace yourself for a throwback edition of STB!
This week's Artist Showcase features a heavy-hitting appearance by Dennis Hobbs, who also faces the heat in our signature "5 Deadly Questions" segment. We are diving deep into his brand-new project, SILLY GOOSE, alongside fresh drops from rap heavyweights like LE$, Busta Rhymes, Logic, Freddie Gibbs, and more. For all info on DJ Oplex, visit www.oplexmusic.com.
Artist, email your tracks to djoplex@oplexmusic.com
Peace, Love and Music on Top
Featured Tracklist
Catch Me If You Can – Logic (Paradise Records Compilation) [3:35]
Runnin in Place –LE$ is More Vol. 4... Current Affairs*) [2:38]
BANG – Courtney Bell, Royce Da 5'9 & Benny The Butcher (It Gets Greater Later) [3:00]
Summertime Homicide – Freddie Gibbs (You Only Die 1nce (Deluxe)) [3:02]
SPAZZZ – Busta Rhymes & J Dilla (SPAZZZ) [3:17]
Chest Hurt – Dennis Hobbs (SILLY GOOSE) [3:17]
Rice & Cornbread – Dennis Hobbs (SILLY GOOSE) [2:39]
Insane Behavior, Pt. 2 – Dennis Hobbs (SILLY GOOSE) [2:39]
19 Jul 2026
Parental Advisory: Ep. 123
Hip-Hop is undeniably a multiverse of messages , acting as a raw mirror to society and black culture while simultaneously serving as arguably the most profane music genre in the world. In this episode, DJ Oplex strips back the layers of respectability politics to explore the genre's complex relationship with explicit expression. By dissecting the polarizing reception of Yung Miami's smash anthem, "Spend Dat", we confront a glaring double standard in modern music curation. Why does a listener condemn a high-energy anthem of criminal independence, yet willingly applaud tracks that vividly celebrate extreme violence, street trauma or immorality?
This deep dive challenges how audiences digest urban culture. We break down the different archetypes in Black culture, proving that Hip-Hop is not a monolith, but a vast collection of contrasting truths.
Marlon Craft – Find Me (From the album: The Internet Killed The Neighborhood) – 3:42
Navy Blue – Sir Render (From the album: Sir Render) – 3:06
Blu & Exile (feat. Black Thought) – T.S.O.D. (From the album: Time Heals Everything) – 3:26
Juicy J & Project Pat – Southern Hospitality (From the album: Dem Goats) – 3:01
Rick Ross & Jeezy - Maybach Music VII (feat. Don Toliver From the album: Set In Stone)
Lucky Daye – Nowhere Fast (From the album: Nowhere Fast) – 2:57
Black Milk – FIN (From the album: FIN) – 2:21
GENA – Lead It Up (From the album: Lead It Up) – 2:49
Deante' Hitchcock – Pretty Things (From the album: Junkie in The Sun) – 4:37
Stixx & Hugh Masekela (feat. The Bless) – Market Place 2.0 (From the album: Market Place 2.0)
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YouTube views
19,070
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
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Quality
93
Social presence
94
YouTube
76
Engagement
60
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