Episodes
May 10, 2021
"Amerikkka's Most Wanted"
In the early 90s Ice Cube was in a transitional period in his career. The soon-to-be Los Angeles icon had just left NWA, and while his creative freedom was awaiting, the rapper was still facing animosity from group members an...
April 26, 2021
"Hate the Club"
Kehlani got robbed of a great summer wave. When she dropped her sophomore LP It Was Good Until It Wasn't in 2020, many listeners had to listen to the album from home due to the CoVid-19 outbreak. However, not only did have an...
April 20, 2021
"Scottie Pippens"
2011 was such a great year for the blog era of music. Don't believe us? That year includes debut releases from future superstars like Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, and The Weeknd. However, it was also another year of consis...
April 4, 2021
"Push It Along"
This week, we take it back to 91 with a debut album made by one of the most influential Hip Hop groups OF ALL TIME. People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is an essential album that introduced the vibrant sounds...
March 28, 2021
"American Rapstar"
After the successful release of Krit Wuz Here ,which led to a deal with Def Jam, and many appearances on blog favorites in 2010, Big K.R.I.T released Return of 4eva, March 28th 2011. At the time the XXL Freshman had a major b...
March 22, 2021
"Analog 2"
Sometimes, music can bring together old ties that never break, and this week, our guest (@waxfroetic aka @aticketfortwo) was a friend from Morgan who experienced the rise of the greatest music collective of the 2010s, Odd Fut...
March 15, 2021
"Dipset Anthem"
This week, we go back to listen to one of the greatest Hip Hop runs from a collective in the early-to-late 2000s. With Cam’ron coming off of his 3rd LP Come Home With Me , the Harlem MC wanted to dedicate a project to his pro...
March 1, 2021
"Netflix and Dusse"
Following a few popular online singles in the previous years, St. Louis artist Smino has been able to establish an audience thanks to his slurred hometown accent and fresh beats made by Chicago producer, Monte Booker. In 2017...
Feb. 23, 2021
"Sanctified"
The early 2010’s were a tumultuous time for Rick Ross. Although these years featured intoxicating highs like the success of albums like Teflon Don with the help of classic bangers like BMF, Ross also faced problems outside of...
Feb. 16, 2021
"No Limit Soldiers"
This week, we’re heading back to the 90s for Master P and TRU’s TRU 2 Da Game . The collective’s fourth LP together documents the talent of No Limit’s hottest including a young Silk Da Shocker, a lyrically destructive Mia X, ...
Feb. 7, 2021
"American Wedding"
In 2011, Frank Ocean was at an “odd” yet motivational stage in his life. He was a part of this obscure musical collective called Odd Future. Unfortunately, he was also shelved by a label that wasn’t taking him seriously. With...
Jan. 31, 2021
"Fu-Gee-La"
With its upcoming 25th anniversary, Vance picked a childhood classic in The Fugees’ sophomore album The Score. While he and his sisters would listen in to tape the back of their family's burgundy Jaguar Xj6, the world was tru...
Jan. 24, 2021
"P-Body"
Although the underground rap scene is one that transforms frequently as the industry changes, it’s one that many rappers go through before making their rise in the mainstream. However, Sean Price had not only built a fanbase ...
Jan. 17, 2021
"Birds & the Beez"
For our Season 2 premiere, we’re taking it back to the rise of TDE. This was a time when Kendrick was attracting ears with the acclaimed mixtape/album “Overly Dedicated,” and TDE was making a name for itself in the blog era o...
Dec. 27, 2020
EP.18 "Keys to the City" Pt. II
Although Part 2 of our season finale features the rest of our personal top 3 songs, this episode really helps you understand why we did this podcast in the first place. We continue to talk about topics like the Wild West of t...
Dec. 13, 2020
Ep.16 "Everybody Rise"
Let’s take it back to 98’ real quick this week. This was a time where the East and West Coast reigned in the Hip Hop community, but the South had begun to build a name for itself thanks to unique artists like Cash Money, Outk...
Nov. 29, 2020
Ep.14 "Me and Your Mama"
For this week’s episode, we linked up with our guest Kaz (@King_gr8tness) take a deep dive into Childish Gambino’s third album Awaken, My Love. Released in 2016 following rumors of the project and a unique album cover release...
Nov. 22, 2020
Ep. 13 "Project Windows"
On November 23rd, 1999, Nas released his fourth album, "Nastradamus". Led by the singles "Nastradamus" and "You Owe Me" the album was a commercial success but was panned by critics and many fans. The album was his follow-up t...
Nov. 15, 2020
Ep. 12 "Snoop D.O. Double G"
In 2004 , Snoop Dogg team up with Neptunes to reintroduce himself to the world and released R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. Executive produced by The Neptunes and with production from Lil Jon, Alchemist, Hi-Tek and f...
Nov. 8, 2020
Ep.11 "Stunt 101"
50 Cent took over the world in 2002. He followed up by formally introducing the world to the group's first album "Beg For Mercy". Released at the end of 2003 as a follow up to Get Rich or Die Trying which was released earlier...
Nov. 1, 2020
Ep.10 "Welcome To The Nolia"
Cash Money Records have been at the top of the rap game for almost 20 years. 400 Degreez was the album that started the run. Already successful independently, after singing a historic record contract with Universal they we're...
Oct. 25, 2020
Kissin' Pink: A Deep Dive into A$AP Rocky’s Live. Love. A$AP
Nine years ago, A$AP Rocky burst onto the scene with his breakout mixtape Live. Love. A$AP , a project that seamlessly blended Harlem’s raw edge with Southern influences like Houston’s Chopped and Screwed, Bone Thugs-n-Harmon...
Oct. 18, 2020
Ep.8 "Get Bigger / Do U Luv"
"Yes, Lawd!" was released on October 21st, 2016 by NxWorries. Producer Knxwledge and Singer-Rapper Anderson. Paak came together to form NxWorries and spending years creating this project. The combination of Knxwledge samples...
Oct. 11, 2020
Ep.7 "South Central Love"
October 15th marks the 7th year anniversary of what Dom calls his first real album that he put up for sale, "Get Home Safely". Released a little over a year after the Yellow Album, Dom creates a love letter to his neighorbood...