Hip-Hop Now Podcast
Hip Hop Music
A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Hip-Hop music and Culture!
Location:
New York City, NY
Description:
A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Hip-Hop music and Culture!
Twitter:
@VegasWorldInc
Language:
English
Email:
vegasworld5@gmail.com
Episodes
HHNP Bonus Ep: Kings of the Garden
5/20/2024
As a bonus episode I am reviewing the book "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" by Adam J. Criblez. This book links the new cultural expression of hip-hop culture and Knicks culture in the 1970s, amongst other things.
Follow Adam Criblez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcriblez
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:09:34
The Realest Sh_t I Ever Wrote
5/17/2024
In this episode are my thoughts on the new album from Rapsody, "Please Don't Cry". Lupe Fiasco has a new album on the way. Is 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" the greatest diss record of all-time? Let's talk about it!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:47:11
Killah Tape
5/10/2024
In this episode are my thoughts on new albums from Conway the Machine and Ghostface Killah, LL doesn't want Flute music from Andre 3000, and Game drops a new diss record aimed at Rick Ross. Let's talk about it!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:42:22
K Dot v Drizzy
5/9/2024
On this episode we recap the epic rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake!
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Video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA
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That Time in Hip-Hop recommendations Playlist!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/that-time-in-hip-hop-recommendations/pl.u-MPGuWvRAXe
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/647pSaQeLDTbSkzql3NrCH
Duration:01:54:22
Headshots All Summer
5/3/2024
Rest in Peace to Dallas Penn, and the state of Hip-Hop Journalism. Ghostace Killah has a new album on the way and the lead single features Nas! Kendrick just dropped another diss record aimed at Drake called "6:16 in LA"! Let's talk about it!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:38:06
The Crown is Heavy
5/1/2024
Kendrick has responded to Drake, and it's Euphoria! Let's talk about it!
Learn more about my featured guest Ahk and his work here: https://nine7media.org
Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:01:47:57
Hootie Hoo
4/26/2024
Celebrating 30 years of Outkast's debut album! Eminem announces the title of his new Summer 2024 album. 2Pac's estate denys Drake his perceived battle rap glory. Let's talk about!
Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:36:32
Dungeons of Rap
4/19/2024
Nas and Dj Premier drop a new song and announce an upcoming album! Lupe Fiasco challenges everyone to a battle. Celebrating 30 years of Nas's debut album "Illmatic"! Let's talk about!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:48:56
Switch Sides on em
4/12/2024
Q-Tip has 3 projects coming soon! "The Fall Off" fan theory? What's in my current listening rotation and more? Let's talk about!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:30:55
Back II Back
4/5/2024
My review of the new J. Cole project, "Might Delete Later" and the Kendrick Lamar diss response track "7 Minute Drill".
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:22:24
Everybody Has Fans
4/5/2024
*Note: Soooooo, J Cole dropped a response to Kendrick on a new project, "Might Delete Later." Be on the lookout for a bonus episode with my thoughts on that. Now back to your regularly scheduled program...
I'm not the biggest Roc Marciano fan. Artist vs A.I. is a thing. Drake don't got no Ether for them boys yet? Let's talk about!
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:40:39
State of the Streaming Services 2024
3/22/2024
Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music? Pick your poison...let's talk about it.
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:23:29
One Time for the Ladies
3/15/2024
Rapsody announces a new album, Royce says J.Cole is the only competitve rapper, and RIP to Bo$$.
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:26:24
For The 99s and the 2000s
3/8/2024
Nelly talking crazy, or is he? Ransom does it again! How do you feel about Beanie Sigel's debut album "The Truth"? Let's talk about it.
Watch the latest episode of the hip-hop history podcast, "That Time in Hip-Hop: Rawkus Records":
https://youtu.be/vdEuiwXftdk?si=9UAqxbGtqKBFcr_O
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Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)
Duration:00:30:25
They Want That Old Ye Back
3/1/2024
Erick Sermon bringing that "old ye" back, Stove God Cooks is back, and Schoolboy Q drops a new project!
*The new Stove God song is called "Badu" and not "Carbone".
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Duration:00:28:35
Might Delete Later
2/23/2024
J. Cole is back, Action Bronson is back, and Cormega wants to take it back. Yeah, let's talk about it.
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Duration:00:41:35
A Vulture Ate My Homework
2/16/2024
Eminem "Stan" doc on the way. I listened to Kanye's new album and I have thoughts. Is separating the art from the artist a thing?
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Duration:00:32:14
Snub This
2/9/2024
Ya'll feeling snubbed? I'm not. Let's talk about that though.
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Duration:00:33:54
Big Foot Elvis
2/2/2024
Are rap beefs just another revenue stream? Let's talk about it.
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Duration:00:29:51
Er'body Can't Go
1/26/2024
Nicki and Megan got bars for each other and I am hear for it. Oh, and I review the new Benny the Butcher album...yeah. :-/
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Duration:00:28:01