Episodes
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Episode 224: Laundry Day Feat: Dula
Fresh off of binge watching episode one through five, Dula and myself give our takes on The Drop and all of the cultural nuances within the show. We then get into a bunch of random topics from pause language to samples to Dominicans versus Haitian to Internet, sensations, etc. Quick episode. Enjoy.
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Episode 223: Blueprint Feat: Cordell
In this episode, Cordell has an interesting take that the blueprint is somewhat overrated. So Cordell and I go track for track on our breakdown of the blueprint. He thinks it’s one of Jay’s laziest albums and we breakdown why. We then get into a conversation of songs being taken down from...
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Episode 222: TAKE 3 Feat: Cordell & Vinny
This one was tough. I started recording an episode then realized it wasn’t recording. Then I recorded on my phone and it wouldn’t let me record three people so on the final take which is why I call it take 3. I was able to get Vinny and Cordell on here. Pardon the background noise. I thought it...
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Episode 221: 4321 Feat: Cordell
In this episode, I am joined by Cordell for an Interesting hip-hop conversation. It all started in the group chat with who had the worst verse on LL Cool J‘s classic song 4321. We then got into a whole conversation about whether Method Man is as good as us older HipHop fans say he is etc. Then we...
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Episode 220: Illmatic vs Lost Tapes feat: Cordell & Vinny
In this episode, I am joined by Vinny and Cordell to discuss a topic that was brought up in our group chat. Cordell was talking about how he feels Nas Lost tapes more than ILLMATIC and we had a debate on which was better, which was kind of a no brainer But a good hip hop conversation regardless.…
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Episode 219: Mafioso Feat: Dula
In this episode, Dula and myself have a conversation about the “mafioso“ era of hip-hop. Which then takes us into the different stereotypes of black culture. Very quick episode, but Dula and I touch on a couple of subjects. Enjoy.
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Episode 218: LANDMA’AM feat: Bruce & Vinny
I hope everybody is enjoying their summer. Hoodie season is approaching. In this episode. I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce, where we discussed Spider-Man brand, new day and episode. One of Green lantern. We then there off into the topic of whether Vlad and people like him are indeed, culture…
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Episode 217: Sacrifice VS Stupidity Feat: Cordell, Dula, & Jeff Porter
Being an independent artist, not being funded by anybody else, but yourself can be a hard job. In this episode, I speak to Cordell and Jeff Porter who are just that. Both are independent artist one from Harrisburg one from Lynn Massachusetts. I’m joined by Doula and we have a talk about what all...
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Episode 216: 988 Feat: Kaleafwins & Dula
Ran into a lot of people in these Internet streets. But it’s Brother is a genuinely good positive of Lawyer. Ladies, a gentlemen @kaleafwains is a ball of positive energy. He can find them on Instagram, spreading positivity and uplifting everybody. He’s like A Brooklynite Gary Vee. Dula and…
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Episode 215: Odyssey review Feat: Bruce & Vinny
Well, the title says at all. In this episode, I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce as we discuss our BIU and takes on the Odyssey. Pretty lengthy conversation, but then we get into the casting for the upcoming marvel movies. We give our thoughts on the new casting for Black Panther, as well as Ryan,...
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Episode 214: Stairway talk Feat: Dula, Milz, and AZ
Talk about spontaneous. And this episode. Dula and I were about to record and simply ask a gentleman that we met at the alchemist DJ Premier concert to have a quick conversation. And right as I was texting him. He called and not only. Did he called. He had his friend with him that he wanted us to...
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Episode 213: AL & Preemo Review Feat: Dula
In our latest episode , Dula, and myself recap of the amazing Star studded night we had in New York City. Going to the DJ Premier Alchemist show at Webster Hall. From fanning out to Meeting new hip-hop heads and making a few good connections, we talked about it all. Enjoy the story.
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Episode 212: Jewels Feat: Mathew "M80" Markoff & Dula
Get your note pads out. This episode is packed with a bunch of information for anybody who is interested in getting into the Music business. Dula and myself had the pleasure of having a conversation with Matthew “M80”Markoff. Some of you may not be familiar with the name, but his resume speaks…
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Episode 211: What's Important Feat: Cordell & Vinny
Back with another episode. In this episode, I am joined by Cordell, who starts off the episode and having a conversation about his new Mixed tape. We discuss the length of it, and the process it takes, and the sacrifice that it takes to be in this music game. We’ve been getting into a…
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EPISODE 210: Marvin Feat: Dula
After losing the vocals to the episode we recorded the day before, we decided to record the very next day. Dula came to the crib and we started off talking out about hip-hop samples by Pete Rock & his production on remixes back then. We then get into talking about How New Yorkers are able to hand...
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Episode 209: 2 years 2 late Feat: Vinny
Pardon the delay. Had some technical difficulty with my broadcaster, which is what I used to record my episodes so I hadn’t put out an episode last week. This episode was recorded two weeks ago right before the roots picnic. I was joined by Vin Rock and we discussed TV shows for the most part. We...
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Episode 208: Knicks just might Feat: Dula & Ant
Although the Celtics didn’t get to the next round, Dula and myself have a conversation about the New York Knicks. We call de Los cousin Ant to get a feel for the vibe in New York City. A lot of jokes. Quick episode. We touch on a couple of other topics and show some appreciation to Preston on his...
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Episode 207: This side or that side Feat: Dula & Tajheem
Late in the week, but we always deliver. In this episode, Dula and myself review the Kevin Hart roast and all it’s glory and ups & downs. We then have a conversation about the back-and-forth between Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg that occurred earlier in the week on ERL. We then call Tajheem( our...
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Episode 206: A week ago Feat: Dula
In this episode, we start off with Dula. Having a hard time. Dealing with the Boston Celtics. Losing game. Seven in the NBA finals. We then go into celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Kendrick, Drake Battle and our opinions on it now. In hindsight. We then give a quick and prompt to…
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Episode 205: Celtic cousins Feat: Dula
Thank you. Everybody who continues to listen. This is a nice quick episode for all of you. In this episode. We review my first experience at an NBA playoff game. Dula and myself and his brother-in-law and nephew. All went to see Game four of the NBA finals. Celtics versus the 76ers in…
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Episode 204 Glaciers of Ice Feat: Bruce
On this episode, I am joined by Bruce and we start off discussing the release date of the anticipated iceman album by Drake. We give our thoughts on the rollout and then we discuss other rollouts for hiphop albums in the past. We then get into a discussion about artist who signed other artist and...
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Episode 203: Generations Feat: Dula & Tajheem
And this episode I am joined by Dula’s nephew Tajheem to have a hip-hop conversation. Being that he is almost 20 years younger than us, we have a generational discussion and discuss what he likes and how he listens to hip-hop versus the way we normally would. We have a nice interesting…
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Episode 202: HIPHOP is the original AI Feat: Cordell, Vinny, & Dula
In this episode, I am joined by Cordell and Vinny. We start off talking about hip-hop maturing and how it should sound being in your 40s. We then for some odd reason fell into talking about the Drake and Kendrick beef and whether Drake should continue with the lawsuit or not. We also have a...
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Episode 201: Show me the movie. Feat: Ethos Decorum & Dula
Consistency is key. And this episode Dula, and myself are joined by Jonathan AKA @Ethos Decorum. Fellow creative and a clothing enthusiast, we discuss hip-hop clothing brands as well as the differences in fashions and dress codes by states. Of course hip-hop comes into the conversation and we...
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Episode 200: Wear beaters or die tryin' Feat: Bruce, Cordell, Reef, and Vinny
Wow. 200th episode. Thank you to everybody who’s ever listened commented followed, etc. Keeping this thing going I celebrate my 200th episode with my guys Vinny, Bruce, & LL Cordell. In this episode, we start off with Vinny’s Washington DC adventures at the comic con. We then take a topic that…
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Episode 199: My first time on Steinway Feat: Dula
In this episode, Dula and myself go over our trip to New York. Actually, it was both of our first time being in a story of Queens. Thank you to CARLOS from classic material. Who invited us to A Biggie Smalls vinyl party at connect sports lounge in Astoria Queens on Steinway. We met many a hip-hop...
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Episode 198 Biggie & Spoilers Feat: Cordell & Vnny
In this episode, Cordell, Vinny, and myself have a debate on which album was better. Life after death or ready to die. Both classics, but we give our opinions on why each one is our favorite. Cordell loves having these conversations, and I figured it was a good topic, so why not. We then discuss...
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Episode 197: What a weekend Feat: Dula
In this episode, I recap my birthday weekend. Another trip around the sun. Dula and Myself Start Off With our trip to Lancaster PA to see CL Smooth and everything that that entailed. I also got a surprise concert in Philly to see Miguel. Thanks to Wifey. We even discussed the now infamous...
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Episode 196: Don’t kill me, But I’m not into sports Feat: Dula & Chris AKA no_continues
This episode was a long time coming. I met this gentleman a year ago at a comic book convention and his story is very interesting to say the least. From working at the Source to doing the interior for a private jet for Céline Dion, Chris AKA no_continues on Instagram Concepcion Has an amazing...
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Episode 195 Album that made you love Hiphop feat: Cordell, Bruce, and Vinny
This was a good episode. I was joined by Cordell, Bruce, and Vinny, and we started off discussing Makaveli and Me against the world and comparing and contrasting those albums. After that, we then got into the topic at hand, which is what is the album that you heard that made you fully invested…
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EPISODE 194: 10 Years to be an overnight success Feat: Luc Stephen
Very inspirational episode. Dula and myself had the pleasure of interviewing a creative and motivated retired street pharmacist turned movie, Director, actor, and author. Luc Stephen is a Haitian born Jamaica Queens (by way of Boston) entrepreneur creative who has an amazing story. We talk about...
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Episode 193 feat: Rich Notch
In this episode, Dula and I made a new friend. Fellow podcast er, MC , creative Rich Notch is on the podcast. We have discussions about traditional hip-hop as well as his upbringing and motivation. We also have an interesting Marsha Ambrosia story. We also get into his transition into podcasting,...
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Episode 192: Sports intervention Feat: Dula, Ant & Mane
If you know me, you know that I have never been a sports type of Dude. In this episode Dula & his cousin Anthony, and his friend Mane, all New Yorkers, and sports fanatics. Try to convince me, or get to the bottom of why I’m not invested in sports or really care about it at all. They tried to…
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Episode 191: What a BDAY review Feat: Dula
In this episode, Dula and myself begin talking about our trip to the Bronx for George Bell AKA King George’s birthday party. 80s and 90s themed to the nines with classic 90s guests, etc. We then have a conversation about Will Smith and his legacy, as well as spiraling off into a bunch of…
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Episode 190: Classic Material Feat: Dula
In this episode Dula and myself interview a creative who I have been watching for years. Carlos a.k.a. @CLASSICMATERIALNY on Instagram has been inspiring me with his East Coast hip-hop inspired clothing. From hats hoodies shirts inspired by retro hip-hop, Carlos has done it all. We get his origin...
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Episode 189: The Jeff Porter story
In this episode, I am joined by Lynn, Massachusetts very own Jeff Porter. Restart off with basically a hip-hop conversation, likes, dislikes, etc. We talk about the Boston hip-hop scene as well as trade a few stories. From Meeting, DJ Premier to live shows to his rap influences, we covered all....
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Episode 188: Babushka feat Dula
In this episode, Dula and myself start off by giving CAM’RON flowers for his longevity and having a discussion about publishing and we use Sir-mix-a-lot as the perfect example of why you should own your record. We then get into the age Old(pun intended)age-ism conversation as far as slang &...
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Episode 187: They should've blown up! Feat: Dula
In this episode, Dula and I run down a list of artist that we were just certain they were going to blow up on the rap scene, but never did. Whether it was because of intangibles or no label support, these artist just had extreme potential and never reached their zenith . We also go down the…
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Episode 186: Light Years feat: Cordell, Dula & Vinny
The album every BOOM BAP East-coaster has been salivating over for the past two decades finally came out. In this episode, Cordell, Vinny, Dula and myself give our thoughts on Light YEARS. We go around the room discussing pros cons, etc. and expectations. We’ve been get into a conversation about...
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Episode 185: Her Fault? Feat: Lissette Gonzalez
SPOILER ALERT!!! I’m starting with that because if you have not seen the TV series. All her fault on Peacock, then you can skip this episode. I am joined by my good friend Lissette from the Get set with Lissette podcast to discuss the crime mystery series, All her fault. We give our thoughts on…
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Episode 184: Pod appreciation Feat: Dula
Another day at the office. On this episode, Dula and myself give other podcasts props. We shout out the podcast that we listen to the most pros and cons, etc. As well as life talk. Always good hearing do list point of view on current topics. Enjoy!
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Episode 183: Best sophomore album Feat: Cordell
Sorry for missing a week. But we’re right back at it with a good hip-hop conversation. This week I’m joined by Cordell to discuss the best hip-hop sophomore album. We couldn’t narrow it down to just one so we each picked five. We gave our thoughts and opinions on them, and we also give Big his...
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Episode 182: 3K should've performed with his man Feat: Bruce
In this episode, I am joined by Bruce to discuss more HipHop topics. We start off discussing why songs change up from the way you originally heard them when it comes to streaming. We then ask why artist re- record their music and release it. We then get into a conversation about Outkast induction...
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Episode 181: Mixtapes matter Feat: Cordell
On this episode, I am joined by Cordell and we discuss whether mixtapes matter, and if they are even technically illegal in Today’s streaming Market. We also question whether it even matters now dropping a mixtape to build anticipation for an album or does it even matter anymore. We then get into…
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Episode 180: Boxing & HipHop Feat: Trippin' without the luggage podcast
On this episode, I am joined by Edward Glover and comedian Kevy Kev from the Trippin’ without the luggage podcast. We start off with a boxing discussion in regard to Leila Ali and Clarissa Shields. We are joined by boxer Jamaal Davis (@datruth53) out of Philly on the call-in to give his thoughts…
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Episode 179: D'Angelo R.I.P. Feat: Vinny & Lael
Interesting episode. I’m joined by Lael and my man Vinny and we are reacting in real time to the passing of the great D’Angelo. Neo soul icon. Lael gives a brief story of when he met him in Australia and some good advice that he received from the legend. We then go into Vinny‘s New York comicon...
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Episode 178: The Big Al Story Feat: Dula
This episode was a long time coming. But ladies and gentlemen, we finally got Big Al on the podcast. For those of you who do not know who Big Al 360 is, this is the perfect episode for you. From his early days in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, being a rapper to later getting an intern in Philadelphia…
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Episode 177: Doing You!! Feat: Cordell, Dula, Reef, & Vinny
Round table discussion on this episode. We get into a more deeper dive into the Jay Electronica three pack that we got a few weeks back. I’m joined this episode by Cordell, Vinny, Dula, and Reef hustle for the first time on the podcast. It’s always good Having emcees On here to talk about albums....
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Episode 176: Faith Feat: BP & Dula
You never know where the podcast is going to take you. This episode started off light then turned into a full On explanation of Muslim faith. BP myself in Dula started off talking about the new Jay Electronica EP’s. And then it turned into an almost our long conversation about the difference...
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Episode 175: The Passportlouis Story Feat: Dula
It doesn’t get any more positive than tonight’s episode. Dula and myself interviewed a gentleman we met online who reports all of the good in the world as opposed to the usual bullshit. Ladies, and gentlemen, I introduce to you to Passportlouis. From his early upbringing in Peoria Illinois to...
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