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80z Babies
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Yinka and Outlaw are the 80z Babies, two Hip Hop heads bred in the Golden Era. Listen to their perspectives on music and culture.
Episodes
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Make it a Classic: Dirty Money by UGK
In this episode, the hosts Yinka Diz and Outlaw delve into UGK's fourth studio album, Dirty Money, released in 2001. They explore their personal connections to the album, its critical reception, and the impact of UGK's music on their lives. The conversation includes a detailed track analysis,...
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10 Second Takes: Cardi B - Am I the Drama
In this episode, Yinka Diz and Haas delve into Cardi B's latest album, 'Am I the Drama,' exploring its themes, production, and lyrical content. They discuss the evolution of Cardi as an artist, the expectations surrounding her sophomore album, and the highlights and lowlights of the project. The...
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A Tribute to Baduism by Erykah Badu
Join hosts Yinka Diz and Haas as they delve into the iconic album "Baduizm" by Erykah Badu. Discover how this album became a pivotal part of their lives and its impact on the music industry. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Personal Connections to Baduizm 00:10:30 - Initial Thoughts…
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10 Second Takes: Cardi B - Imaginary Playerz
In this episode of the 80s Babies podcast, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson discuss Cardi B's new single 'Imaginary Players,' which samples Jay-Z's classic track. They explore the highlights and critical feedback of the song, touching on its production quality, lyrical content, and the impact…
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10 Second Takes: Let God Sort Em Out by The Clipse
Join Yinka & Outlaw in this special episode as they dive into Clipse's return album, Let God Sort Em Out (released July 11, 2025), their first project as a duo since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Expect candid takes on production, lyrics, and that long-awaited reunion energy. In this episode: 🔍...
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Make it a Classic: 50 Cent - The Massacre
Join the 80z Babies as they take a deep dive into 50 Cent's iconic album "The Massacre." In this episode, they dissect the highs and lows of the album, exploring its standout tracks and the production choices that defined its sound. Listen in as they attempt to reimagine "The Massacre" as a...
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The Late Registration Episode
In this engaging conversation, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson celebrate the impact of Kanye West, particularly focusing on his album 'Late Registration.' They explore the significance of the album in Kanye's career, its cultural relevance, and personal reflections on how it resonates with…
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A(nother) Classic West Coast Summer Vol. 2 by DJ Yinka Diz
Yinka returns with another summer mix of West Coast nostalgia, featuring a gang of classics from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Mack 10, WC, Ice Cube, and more.... #ACWCS #ACWCS2 #ThatLife
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The Sinners Episode feat. Haas
The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss Ryan Coogler's latest movie, Sinners staring Michael B. Jordan. Note: Due to a technical issue, the audio of our guest specifically isn't up to our normal standard of clarity. Apologies to both our guest and our listeners, and we ask for...
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Speak On It! - The "7 Piano Sketches" Episode
Yinka and Panama discuss the latest offering from legendary hiphop group Outkast's Andre 3000, his MET gala fit, and the psychology of releasing music to the world on the latest episode of the 80z Babies Podcast
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The "Not Like Us" Anniversary Episode
The 80z Babies are back to discuss/celebrate?? the 1 year anniversary of the incendiary diss song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar released May 4th, 2024.
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The Vibes Must Be CRAZY - Vol.1
Vol. 1 A classic dancehall mix by DJ Yinka Diz Fi di ladies dem...
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African Hendrix IV...An African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife
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A Classic Westcoast Summer Vol. 1 by DJ Yinka Diz
Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more.... #ThatLife
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African Hendrix III...Yet Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife https://soundcloud.com/yinka/ah3
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Episode 173: Put You Up - The Grind Date by De La Soul
Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004. Timestamps: (0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove (1:00) Why this album? (2:47) Where was Yinka? (5:18) Where was Outlaw? (9:03) Critical reception (10:15)...
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Episode 172: A(n almost) Tribute to Things Fall Apart by The Roots
The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999. Timestamps: (0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka? (1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes? (4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged...
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Episode 171: Top 5 - Hiphop Related Movies
The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies. Timestamps: (1:22) Outlaw's #5 (5:17) Outlaw's #4 (7:07) Outlaw's #3 (14:13) Outlaw's #2 (22:00) Outlaw's #1 (25:50) Yinka's #5 (27:44) Yinka's #4-1 (31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention (32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks (35:15) recap
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Episode 170: Top 5 - Hiphop Record Labels
The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.
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Episode 169: A Tribute to Instant Vintage by Raphael Saadiq
The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002. Timestamps: (1:30) Where was Yinka? (3:38) Where was Jaz? (4:06) Where was Outlaw? (6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and...
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Episode 168: Top 5 - Whitest Songs of All Time
The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 whitest songs of all time. Timestamps: (1:13) Outlaw #5 (3:26) Outlaw #4 (4:30) Outlaw #3 (6:16) Outlaw #2 (7:39) Outlaw #1 (9:30) Yinka shares a story about Outlaw's #1 pick (12:17) Yinka #5 (13:37) Yinka #4 (15:20) Yinka #3 (16:28) Yinka #2 (16:55) Yinka #1...
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Episode 167: Put You Up - Blank Face LP by ScHoolboy Q
The 80z Babies discuss the 4th studio album by ScHoolboy Q entitled Blank Face LP released on July 8, 2016. Timestamps: (0:25) WHy are we doing tHis album? Is it ScHoolBoy Q's best? (1:17) Outlaw skips aHead to rate tHe album (3:04) WHere was Yinka? (5:38) WHere was Outlaw? (7:54) Critical...
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Episode 166: A(n almost) Tribute to Stillmatic by Nas
The 80z Babies cover the fifth studio album from Queensbridge legend Nas. Timestamps: (0:18) Is this album Tribute worthy? (1:18) Is this album inextricably linked to Blueprint? (2:03) Is this Nas' Makaveli? It's centered around a diss track, and addresses his haters (4:35) Critical Reception.…
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Episode 165: Put You Up - My Krazy Life by YG
The 80z Babies discuss the debut album from Bompton, California's YG entitled My Krazy Life released March 18, 2014.
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Episode 164: A Tribute to Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson
The 80z Babies are joined by Haas to discuss the 25 year anniversary of Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson. Timestamps: (0:47) Is this a "woman empowerment" album? What does a "woman empowerment" album feel like? (5:04) Where was Jaz? (11:09) Where was Yinka? (16:15) Where was Outlaw? (19:25) Critical...
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Episode 163: 10 Second Takes - Soul Sold Separately by Freddie Gibbs
The 80z Babies tackle the latest album from Freddie Gibbs, Soul Sold Separately. Timestamps: (0:21) Is it fair to call this his first major label album? (1:57) Don't let the trolls win (3:45) Yinka didn't know how Outlaw would receive the album (4:24) Outlaw feels the high volume of output…
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Episode 162: Put You Up - Jesus Price Superstar by Sean Price
The 80z Babies discuss Jesus Price Superstar by the legendary Sean Price. Disclaimer: Yinka was under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us. #80zBabies Timestamps: (0:49) Why this album? Who is Sean Price? Does he have the best rebrand in Hip Hop history? (1:48)...
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Episode 161: A (Random) Conversation with (and about) Nick Rosenberg
The 80z Babies are joined by Nick Rosenberg in a full on rap nerd discussion stemming from the conversation on Madvillainy. The conversation takes us from Nick's hiphop beginnings as a fan of "Parents Just Don't Understand" to the early days of the Low Budget crew and even a stint at Rawkus...
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Episode 160: A Tribute to The Fix by Scarface
The 80z Babies pay tribute to The Fix which is the seventh studio album from the legendary Scarface. Time Stamps: (0:38) We're finally doing a Scarface episode. Why the long wait? (3:40) Where was Outlaw? Is Scarface big in Chocolate City DC? (7:12) Where was Yinka? Is "My Block" Scarface's most...
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Episode 159: A Tribute to Below the Heavens by Blu & Exile
The 80z Babies pay tribute to the debut album from supergroup Blu & Exile. Timestamps: (0:57) This is an album we think our fans will enjoy (1:13) Is this the last great underground hip hop album? (3:40) Where was Yinka? (4:45) Where was Outlaw? (10:42) Critical reception (11:22) Is this a...
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Episode 158: Make it a Classic - Kingdom Come by Jay-Z
The 80z Babies attempt to tackle the 9th studio album from hiphop titan Jay-Z, entitled Kingdom Come, with another Make it a Classic. Timestamps: (0:32) What was Jay Z doing before this release? (1:45) Did anyone actually believe Jay Z was retired? (2:40) Why do we cover so many Jay Z albums?…
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Episode 157: A Tribute to 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3 by Funkmaster Flex
The 80z Babies pay tribute to Funkmaster Flex's 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Funk Flex project? (2:53) Where was Yinka? (5:30) Where was Outlaw? (10:53) Is Vol 3 Funk Flex's best mixtape? (12:02) Critical Reception (14:52) Overarching Lowlights (18:44) Overarching...
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African Hendrix II...Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Back by Popular Demand: The 80z Babies own DJ Yinka Diz drops another summer selection with an eclectic blend of AfroBeats, Trap, Dance, and.....y'all get the picture. #ThatLife #AH2 Tracklist Yinka Diz – Black Panther Intro Eazi – Thank You (Acoustic) Ckay – Love Nwantiti Burna Boy – Last Last...
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Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Funkmaster Flex vs. Conway
The 80z Babies discuss the "Gatekeepers" conversation as is relates to the tiff between Conway and Funkmaster Flex
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Episode 156: A Tribute to Da Real World by Missy Elliott
The 80z Babies pay tribute to "Da Real World", the sophomore album by legendary VA emcee/producer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott released June 22nd, 1999. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Missy Elliott album? (1:38) How were you introduced to new artists? (3:00) Thoughts on Timbaland & Magoo debut album...
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Episode 155: Make it a Classic - Ghetto Fabolous
Fan Sourced: As requested, the 80z Babies tackle the debut album from Brooklyn emcee Fabolous entitled Ghetto Fabolous, released September 11, 2001. Timestamps: (0:42) Why this Fabolous album to Make a Classic? (1:35) Remembering the William Holla family (3:09) Does Fabolous have a classic album…
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Episode 154: Make it a Classic - 534 by Memphis Bleek
The 80z Babies discuss 534, the fourth studio album from Roc A Fella's Memphis Bleek. Timestamps: (1:09) Initial thoughts on the album and Memphis Bleek (4:22) Where was Outlaw? (6:19) Where was Yinka? (12:33) Critical reception (14:39) Overarching highlights (19:08) Overarching lowlights (20:44)...
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Episode 153: 10 Second Takes - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar. The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies. Let us know in the comments which format you prefer. #80zBabies
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Episode 152: A Tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal
The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records. Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion? (2:43) Where was Yinka? (3:15) Where was Outlaw? (4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan…
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Episode 151: A Tribute to Madvillainy by MF Doom and Madlib feat. Nick Rosenberg
The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Nick Rosenberg as they pay tribute to MF Doom and Madlib's Madvillainy released on Stones Throw Records on March 23, 2004. Timestamps: (0:25) introducing nick rosenberg (2:50) why did we wait so long to discuss this album? (4:40) where were nick? (8:02)...
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Episode 150: Put You Up - The Medicine by Planet Asia
The 80z Babies are joined by D.L. "Wise" Chandler of Hip-Hop Wired to discuss Planet Asia's The Medicine released October 3, 2006. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies D.L. Chandler: @dlchandler123 Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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Episode 149: Put You Up - Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha by Kurupt
The 80z Babies head back west as Yinka attempts to hip Outlaw to Kurupt's sophomore solo album "Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha", released on November 16, 1999. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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Episode 148: A Tribute to Like Water For Chocolate by Common
The 80z Babies continue their Soulquarian run of albums with a tribute discussion of Common's Like Water for Chocolate released March 28, 2000. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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Episode 147: Speak On It! - jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
The 80z Babies discuss the 2022 documentary film about the life of Kanye West entitled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie & Chike. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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Episode 146: A Tribute to Voodoo by D’Angelo feat. Haas
The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss and pay tribute the sophomore effort by D'Angelo - Voodoo, released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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Episode 145: An (almost) Tribute to So Far Gone by Drake
The 80z Babies celebrate the 13th anniversary of Drake's So Far Gone, released February 13, 2009. Episode Timestamps: (1:00) Is this a mixtape or an album? (2:06) Why are we revisiting this particular album? (5:52) Where were you when this project was released? (8:02) Obama’s election and...
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Episode 144: Put You Up - Control System by Ab Soul
The 80z Babies discuss the album Control System by TDE emcee Ab-Soul.
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Episode 143: The Baby Awards - 2021 Wrap Up
The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabies
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Episode 142: My Top 5 feat. Yinka Diz
The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode feature's Yinka's top 5.
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Episode 141: My Top 5 feat. Outlaw
The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode features Outlaw's top 5.
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Yinka and Outlaw are the 80z Babies, two Hip Hop heads bred in the Golden Era. Listen to their perspectives on music and culture.
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