The Questions Hip-Hop

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on September 7, 2020 A return to the Questions classic crates with an intriguing conversation with Visitor aka Homeboy Sandman. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Original Broadcast April 21, 2020 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Masta Ace is one of hip hop's greatest storytellers. After making his debut on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut "The Symphony," Ace has many amazing accomplishments throughout his 30+ year career, including membership in hip hop supergroup Crooklyn Dodgers, classic concept albums, full album collaborations with producers like MF DOOM and Marco Polo, and so much more. In this Can't Knock the Shuffle classic episode, we break down the following songs from his catalog: "Think I Am (feat. Big Daddy Kane and MF DOOM)" ('MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne', 2012) "Crooklyn" (Crooklyn Dodgers) ('Crooklyn' soundtrack, 1994) "Sunken Place" (feat. Pav Bundy) ('A Breukelen Story' w/ Marco Polo, 2018) "Type I Hate" (feat. Leschea and Rah Digga) ('Disposable Arts', 2001) "Bklyn Masala" (feat. Leschea) ('A Long Hot Summer', 2004) "SlaughtaHouse" ('SlaughtaHouse', 1993) "Mathematics" ('The Falling Season', 2016) Masta Ace: https://www.mastaace.com/ The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Killa! Sean and MidaZ the BEAST are back at it with another Making Illmatic, and they've got the podcasts 'castin' this time as they're joined by DJ Chong Wizard to assess Cam'ron's 'Purple Haze.' The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Chong Wizard: Instagram | Twitter

Original Broadcast: May 21, 2020 NYC radio legend DJ Mister Cee gives The Questions a deep dive into all things Notorious B.I.G. with an all Biggie-themed game and episode. Plenty of great stories from the man who played a pivotal part in the beginning chapters of the greatest rapper of all-time's career. Also includes the full Patreon bonus segment/Q&A. RIP Mister Cee! Thank you for all of your contributions, kindness, and support.

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on August 3, 2020 We dip back into the IG Live archives for a classic episode featuring comedian/DJ/podcaster Cipha Sounds. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: May 3, 2021 After first making noise on a national scale through early collaborations with Danny Brown, Quelle Chris kicked off a prolific solo career of his own, including acclaimed albums such as Innocent Country with producer Chris Keys, his 2018 album ‘Everything’s Fine’ with fellow polymath Jean Grae, production work for some of indie rap’s finest, and contributing to the score for the film Judas and the Black Messiah. In 2022, he dropped the excellent album Deathfame,. That same year, he and his collaborator Chris Keys scored a major production and writing credit when Lizzo sampled their song Sudden Death on Innocent Country 2 for her song “Coldplay”on her album Special but we don’t talk about any of that in this episode because it hadn’t happened yet. The seven songs we randomly explore in this episode: "Ohsh" feat. Hannibal Buress (w/ Jean Grae, "Everything's Fine', 2018) "Sickum" ('Lullabies for the Broken Brain', 2016) "Birthdaze" (prod. by Swarvy) ('Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often,' 2017) "Walk By Faith" (Homeboy Sandman 'Don't Feed the Monster', 2020) "Nothing Moves" (w/ Chris Keys, 'Innocent Country', 2015) "Another Blunt" ('Shotgun and Sleek Rifle', 2013) "Black Twitter" feat. Mosel and Nelson Bandela (w/ Chris Keys, 'Innocent Country 2', 2020)

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Potential sacred cow alert: Sean and MidaZ return to the Making Illmatic format for De La Soul's fourth album 'Stakes is High' with special guest DJ Steve1der. Which 10 songs make the cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Zilla Rocca: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on July 20, 2020 A classic pull from the archives with writer/actor/producer/DJ Diallo Riddle. The brilliant showrunner ('Southside' and 'Sherman's Showcase') and host of the ONE SONG podcast geeks out on some hip hop minutia, shares his own perspective as a fan and DJ, and puts his trivia skills to the test. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Diallo Riddle: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Potential sacred cow alert: Sean and MidaZ return to the Making Illmatic format for De La Soul's fourth album 'Stakes is High' with special guest DJ Steve1der. Which 10 songs make the cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Steve1der: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: October 28, 2020 For nearly two decades, producer/musician RJD2 has put his own unique spin on the genre of instrumental hip hop. RJ's music has always been a compelling listen, with or without vocals – but he's also collaborated with a gang of artists, including rapper Blueprint (under the Soul Position moniker), as well as projects with singer Aaron Livingston (pka Son Little) and underground legend Aceyalone. Along the way, RJ has produced songs for commercials and TV shows – in fact, an instrumental of one of his songs was used as the theme to AMC's smash hit show 'Mad Men.' RJ's most recent project is 'The Fun Ones,' released on his own record label RJ's Electrical Connections. Songs we explore in this episode: "Indoor S'mores" ('The Fun Ones', 2020) "A Beautiful Mine" ('Magnificent City', 2006) "Wander" (Icebird 'The Abandoned Lullaby', 2011) "Someday" ('The Third Hand', 2007) "The Stranger" ('The Colossus', 2010) "Ring Finger" ('Since We Last Spoke', 2004) "Saboteur" feat Phonte Coleman ('Dame Fortune', 2016) Rjd2: Twitter | Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Things take a conceptual turn in this installment of the Making Illmatic series, as Sean and MidaZ are joined by writer/journalist Kevito Clark to dissect Sticky Fingaz's debut narrative album 'Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones'. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Kevito Clark: Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: October 14, 2020 J-Live is unparalleled as a writer in the craft of hip hop. He first got his start in the mid-90s with 'The Best Part,' a classic debut that was shelved and eventually bootlegged to the masses. Since then, he's also developed more as a DJ and producer over the course of a dozen independent projects that he's since released. A true student of the game, J-Live's attention to detail makes him the perfect candidate to dive into the stories behind songs in his catalog. In this episode, we explore: "Ya Momma So Black" (How Much is Water?, 2015) "Braggin' Writes (Revisited)" (12-inch single/'The Best Part', 1996/2001) "The Upgrade" feat Oddisee + Posdnuos ('Then What Happened?', 2008) "Like This Anna" ('All of the Above', 2002) "Watch Sun Watch" feat. YC the Cynic ('S.P.T.A. Said Person of That Ability', 2011) "Walk Like" ('Around the Sun', 2014) "Anotha Hip Hop Song" ('At The Date Of This Writing', 2019) Learn how J-Live's trademark part of his stage show was created somewhat by accident, the story behind the delay and shelving of his classic first album, what motivates him to self-produce vs. working with other producers on his albums, and the process by which he constructs so many of his intricately-conceived songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter J-Live: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean rides solo on this episode and presents his Top 10 Underrated J-Dilla productions/songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: March 21, 2021 Hip-hop indie pioneer Sage Francis sits down to talk about the stories surrounding five randomly-selected songs from his catalog. "Jah Didn't Kill Johnny" ('A Healthy Distrust', 2005) "Grace" ('Copper Gone,' 2014) "Doomage" feat. Brother Ali and Slug (prod. MF DOOM) (Non-Prophets "Damage" single, 2004) "Whoremonger" ('Still Sickly Business,' 2005) "Underground For Dummies" ('Human the Death Dance', 2007) The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Sage Francis: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Making Illmatic returns in 2024 with Sean and MidaZ joining ranks with Jamal Gasol to attempt to trim DMX's debut 'It's Dark and Hell is Hot' down to just 10 songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Jamal Gasol: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on March 10, 2021 It's a Questions Classic as voted on by the Patreon! Sean is joined by producer Marco Polo for some stories from throughout his career, geeking out on some rap fan ish, and of course some hip-hop trivia. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Marco Polo: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Kidz in the Hall (Naledge and Double-0) revisit seven randomly-selected songs from their catalog and reflect on two decades in the rap game, covering stories from the Rawkus Records era, collaborating with their peers in the Blog Era, and redefining what artistry looks like in your 40s with their latest album 'Adulting Anonymous.' Songs in the shuffle: "Oh My God" feat Ro$$ Mac ('Adulting Anonymous', 2023) "Jukebox" feat MC Lyte ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) "Life I Know" ('The Professional Leisure Tour', 2009) "The Pledge" feat Sean Price and Buckshot ('The In Crowd,' 2008) "Get Fly pt 2" feat Sean Kantrowitz and J. Ivy ('Adulting Anonymous,' 2023) "Crash Dummy" feat Killa Kyleon ('Occasion,' 2011) "Do It All Again" ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Kidz in the Hall: @kidzinthehall (IG) Naledge: @naledgesince82 (IG), @naledgesince82 (X) Double-0: @godouble0 (IG), @godouble0 (X) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean and MidaZ catch up on a variety of subjects including: analyzing the writing styles of different rappers, Black Thought's new book, Midaz's latest album with Planet Asia (And 1 Rap Shit), the difference between making and receiving art, the lost episode of Making Illmatic, and more. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on September 30, 2021 It's a Questions Classic as voted on by the Patreon! Sean sits down with Alaska (Hangar 18, Call Out Culture podcast) for some rap trivia and musings on all things indie hip-hop (and beyond). The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Making Illmatic makes its long-awaited return as Sean, MidaZ, and guest Orion revisit Method Man's sophomore album 'Tical 2000: Judgment Day.' What 10 songs make the cut and where does the album stand after getting the Making Illmatic treatment? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ: Instagram | Twitter Orion: Instagram