The Hip-Hop Classics Podcast

This week's classic hip-hop album: an underrated masterpiece, Scareface's "The Diary." Gabe Mendoza guest hosts! Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Outro...

This week's classic hip-hop album: another stellar Wu-Tang Clan solo effort, Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx." Gabe Mendoza guest hosts! Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: Mos Def and Talib Kweli combine for a stellar Black Star debut. Gabe Mendoza guest hosts! Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: A heartfelt breakthrough effort, Bone Thugs N Harmony's "E. 1999 Eternal." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: One of 80's hip-hop's high-water marks, Big Daddy Kane's "Long Live the Kane." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: A legendarily emotional outing for one of hip-hop's kings, 2Pac's "Me Against the World." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: The sampling whirlwind of greatness that is the Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: Arguably the best work of Dr. Dre's legendary career, "2001." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Outro...

This week's classic hip-hop album: The chill party vibes and sick flows of EPMD's "Strictly Business." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: Nas' sophomore follow-up to "Illmatic," the polished and polarizing "It Was Written." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

Today's bonus episode: the might O-Swag drops by the show to talk about Montreal's pre-eminent rap event, Hip Hop Karaoke. Check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/133990370768422/ Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: ...

This week's classic hip-hop album: from the Wu-Tang Clan to a bona fide solo hit, Method Man brings the heat on "Tical." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: Ice Cube's lyrical and political force of nature, "Death Certificate." Ice Cube talks "Death Certificate" with Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/ice-cube-talks-new-songs-for-death-certificate-reissue-w486831 Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash...

This week's episode: listener of "The Hip-Hop Classics Podcast" weigh in with their GOAT picks and more! Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: The poster child for post-download, streaming-era music success, Chance the Rapper's "Coloring Book." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's episode: podcaster and media personality Jack Rico joins Matt to chat about his experiences growing up during hip-hop's golden age, rap's GOAT and Cardi B. Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: ...

Today's bonus episode examines the career of Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G, and determines if he deserves GOAT status as a rapper. Special guest Cousin AJ joins Matt to discuss. Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: ...

This week's classic hip-hop album: The swan song that became one of rap's greatest achievements, The Notorious B.I.G's "Life After Death." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: A Southern hip-hop gem, Outkast's "Stankonia." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Outro Theme:...

This week's classic hip-hop album: The indelibly unique debut from female rap trailblazer Missy Elliott, "Supa Dupa Fly." Check out our podcast page: http://hiphopclassics.libsyn.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiphopclassicspod/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afishcalledmatt Music Credits: Intro Theme: “Cash Rules” by Ari De Niro Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ari_de_Niro/20170730112627820/Cash_Rules License:...