Cue it up
More Than a Podcast
Righteous Progressive Music Vinyl Podcast (RPM Vinyl Podcast) is a music and culture platform built by vinyl collectors who believe music should be experienced with intention.
Rooted in Detroit and St. Louis, we explore the depth of sound through vinyl, highlighting the records, artists, and moments that shaped culture.
Each episode blends conversation and discovery to deepen appreciation for the music that moves us.
We don’t just talk about music. We honor what lives in the grooves.
WHAT WE COVER
Jazz
From foundations to modern innovators.
Soul & R&B
Timeless sound and emotional storytelling.
Hip-Hop
The voices and producers shaping culture.
Global Black Music
Sounds across the diaspora.
Vinyl Culture
The craft, the artwork, the ritual.
Creatives & Culture
The people behind the sound.
Our Host
9INETEEN78
Emmanuel Idowu
Known behind the turntables as DJ 9INETEEN78, Emmanuel Idowu is a passionate vinyl collector, music curator, and cultural storyteller based in Detroit. His approach to music is rooted in discovery, intentional listening, and respect for the legacy of the artists who created the soundtrack of the Black experience.
Through RPM Vinyl Podcast and his vinyl DJ sets, Emmanuel shares a wide range of music that spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and global sounds, always aiming to connect listeners with the deeper stories behind the records.
Ascension Music
Chris Hickman
Chris, known in the vinyl community as Ascension Music, is a dedicated collector and beatmaker whose ear for soulful and spiritually uplifting sounds brings a unique perspective to RPM Vinyl Podcast.
Collecting vinyl since his teenage years, Chris has a deep appreciation for 80’s Post Disco Soul, Jazz Fusion, Golden Era Hip-Hop, Deep House and rare OG Press Vinyl, Chris helps guide conversations that highlight the artistic vision and cultural impact of the music we celebrate.
