HIDDEN GEMS

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HIDDEN GEMS

Interviews with the HIP HOP community in the DMV & Baltimore scene. Perspectives, stories, & moments that created the scene.

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    Hidden Gems Episode 65: Enoch 7th Prophet

    Enoch speaks on his early upbringing with his family playing percussions at the church, and developing a understanding for the business at a early age. He spoke on the influence of his grandmother, attending Vorhees college, and forming his own identity within the hip hop culture. We also discuss Tru Skool, Chakra Music, Culture Cypher, Total Chaos, DPE, Health & well being, and alot more!

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    Hidden Gems Episode 64: Mighty Joe (The Other Guys)

    MightY Joe speaks on his beginnings while being in the navy, and how Brooklyn New York would be a big milestone in his career through his connection & relationships built. Joe also speaks on the origins the duo "The Other Guys", and the impact of his cousin Isaiah. This episode also contains his creative process, and how he ventured into becoming the CEO of the record label HipNOTT records.

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    Hidden Gems Episode 63: TUC (ECK)

    TUC gives a episode speaking on the importance of being committed to your passions, love, and the importance of family along with brotherhood. We also cover the origins of ECK (East Coast Kings), his mentors, and alot more.

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    Hidden Gems Episode 62: NOZS

    NOZS takes us to 1999 speaking on his upbringings and how it connected him to Hip Hop at a very early age. We cover his first group Infinite Thoughts, Inspirations, UFO's, Crate digging, Terminology & Ea$y Money, fatherhood, and alot more of his life.

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    Hidden Gems Episode 61: Jay Bomb Beat

    Jay Bomb Beat takes us into his life starting in Aspen Hill, all the way to his present life in Philly. We about his early beginnings as t.E.C.K. , The story of Educated Consumers, Transitioning as a DJ & Producer, The crate digging life, K-Cromozone, and much more.

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    Hidden Gems Episode 60: Max Bent

    We venture into the mind of a Beatboxer and learn of his roots from PG County, to Montgomery, College Park, Downtown DC, and Baltimore. Laying over the Baltimore history of Beatboxers, the mentality, dedication, Lineage, and finding his path into balancing his artform with a career helping children.

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    Episode 59 - The Beetz

    (Note episode 59, not 67) The story of 2 producers from Toledo, Ohio that go by The Beetz. Mr Klimatic & Chuck the Deuce breakdown their origins, creative process, brotherhoood, branding and alot more in this episode.

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    Episode 58: Kameleon (KML)

    El Salvador, LOZ,NEC, Tracks, Wisdom, Respect, KML, and more!

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    Episode 57:Ron Wheeler (War Path)

    History of war path, iconic battles from the 80's, Ideologies and the philosophy of Bboy crews in the DMV, and alot more!

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    Episode 56: Granada

    VCU, El Salvador, Purpose, The process, Importance of Technology in Artistry, Finding your lane, and more!!!

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    Episode 54: Tef Wesley

    Nature of the Beast, Pens & Needles, The Preconception, Acting, Griselda, and more!

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    Episode 53:Sketch McGuiney

    Fox Mill, Black Heart Gunn, Kevin Early Bird, AG Assasins Guild, VA Verbal Assasins, Super Nova, Sleepy Hollowz, Wild Irish Row, Handle Bars, Inner Loop Records, and ALOT more!

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    EPISODE 52: Cast144

    KGB, MSK, DC Hardcore, Straight Edge...Just listen!!!!!

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    EPISODE 51:Rock Creek LEE

    Eon2, SMK, Double Down Kings, Dondi White, Kaffa House, The Lab, and more!!!!

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    EPISODE 50: DJ Oso Fresh

    Iran, Rappers Delight, Mantronix, Dr. Wave, Funkadelic Rockers, KGB, Hip Hop Volumes, Pollen, Sound Chamber, and more!!!!

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    EPISODE 49:DJ Soyo

    Lounge of 3, Mexico, Texas, Georgia Ave, XM Radio, Tru Skool, Bintumani, DC Vinyl Headz, and more!!

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    EPISODE 48:Thaiger

    Tracks, Collins, Cory & Mitch, Flo Master, 3NINEZ, NEC,Deesko Rob, Lokee, Vortex,  Cleveland Ohio, and ALOT MORE!!

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    EPISODE 47: Remedy

    NEC,New York, Step Up, Acting, L.A., 90's, Clubbing, and more!

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    EPISODE 46:Kraft

    NEC, 3NINEZ, ATD, JBC, New York, Remedy, Rhyme Differed and more!!!!

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    EPISODE 45:Asiatic

    Natural Elements Crew, GroovMekanex, Tracks, New York,Locking, Thaiger, and more!!

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    Episode 44:Scene

    J dilla, Museum, Heavy D, VA Monumental Crew, Beat Konductaz, Colorado, Murals, and more!!

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    EPISODE 43:Sub-Z

    Thaylobleu, Opus Akoben, Tai Chi, Black Thought, A tale of 3 cities, Freestyle Union, and more!

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    EPISODE 42: 2-Tone Jones

    Contraband from India, Shaolin Jazz, Shaman Records, James Bond, Sweet potato pies, and MORE!!

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    Episode 41:Black Indian (Yesuah)

    Infinite Loop, DJ RBI, Biz Markie, Duke Ellington, Las Vegas, U street, and more!!!

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    Episode 40:Rapid One

    Phusan Force, Breakin For Birney, Kmel, Finding God, Overcoming Obstacles, Step Up 2 , and more!

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    EPISODE 39 :DOOM

    D.U.I, ATD, 6th Dimension, Mental Health, Battle Mentality, Darkside Crew, and more!!

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    EPISODE 38 : Onemoround

    Cab Crew, Bean Town, Onemoround, Club Scene, the cypher, and more!

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    Episode 37:Aaron The Impaler

    HRC, Hidden Characters, Lost Boyz, Seven Deadly Cities, LMS, California, VA Style, Story Telling, and MORE!

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    EPISODE 36:Prolix

    Circles,3ninez,Ill Philly Rock, Floor Phantomz, JMU, and more!!!!

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    EPISODE 35:Mental Da God

    Philadelphia, College Life, Navy, Pensicola Florida, Colorado, Apex, Your girls favorite color ruins crews , and more!!!!!

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    EPISODE 34: Watusi Cultleader

    Bowie Maryland, Cuban Cigar Smoker, Raw Deal, Section 8 Mob, Dave the Hip Hop Junkie, Moonshine, Sticky Situation, Tribe of Asaru and ALOT more!!!

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 33:DJ CAM ONE

    DJ Cam speaks on his upcomings as DJ, his residencies, lineage of his crews, detailed stories about Sean Toure and Dave Chapelle. Alot more is covered in this packed episode. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 32:KEVIN EARLEYBIRD

    Kevin Earleybird talks on life growing up in Fox Mill, Pratt Institute, Mykah 9, EJ da Witchdoctor, Substantial and many more topics. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 31:K-Cromozone

    K-Cromozone covers his life in University of Maryland, His emcee battle period, a story on wendell pierce in new orleans, the origins of Chrome Bills, and much more.

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 30:Noob Saibot

    Noob Saibot of Lionz of Zion speaks on his life as dancer, and the events during his career leading to his other aspirations in life. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 29:LOKO

    Loko in this episode speaks on the impact of the Baltimore club scene, and how its connected to his styles as a dancer. He also shares some his most memorable stories that shaped his career, and the people that influenced him. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 28:Vortex

    The life of Vortex, and the story of NEC. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 27: Kreate

    The live and story of Kreate of the Labratz crew, Recorded live in Jarkarta Indonesia. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 9:DJ Fleg (lost episode)

    The life of DJ Fleg, and his epic stories. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 26:Dior Ashley Brown

    The life of multi-talented Dior Ashley Brown

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 25:Toni Blackman

    Toni Blackman gives a deep and insightful history of the "Freestyle Union", and future projects to tell her story on the iconic gatherings that held place at HR57. She also speaks on the creative process behind "Rhyme Like a Girl", The Hip Hop Arts Movement" at howard university, Spirtuality, and much more in this episode.  

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 24: PROWESS THE TESTAMENT

    Prowess digs deep into her family history of musicians, and takes on DMV tour of her life through different parts of Virginia, and D.C. She also speaks on various influences, and important advice for females. Prowess covers alot of her timeline with imagery and detail. Definitely tune in!

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 23:THEORY

    Theory gives us a detailed beginning of where it all starts for him and his military back-grounded family in Greece. He speaks on the foundation it created with his love for the Hip Hop Culture. He takes us to the early 90's the night Infinite Loop was created, and his memorable moments at Capital City Records, The Beat Konductaz, Pete Rosenberg, Bad Humn Arthaus, The PoemCees, and much more. A true legend in the DMV. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 22:Lord Betta

    Lord Betta breaks down his life as a kid, being influenced by his parents for the love of music. He speaks on his motivations while attending VCU, and how it made him pursue emceeing as a career. We discuss his crews he was a part of, his love for art, and martial arts along with many more topics. Definitely watch the full video as Betta wraps up a last word everyone can live by. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 21:Empuls

    Empuls speaks on creating a scene in the loudon area for Hip HOP. He tells Stories on Ra The Rugged man,Cappadona,U-God, and Def Jux. We speak on his battle tenure, and his relationship with Man Bites Dog records. Alot more is spoken on, and this episode is wild & raw.

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 20:Kount Fif

    Fif takes us down memory lane to high school years when he started as a emcee, and how following the family path of musicianship lead to his roots of production. He speaks on stories with sean price, and an experience with a Wu-Tang member. Also speaks on his projects, beat battle experiences, fatherhood, his relationship with Man Bites Dog records and more. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 19:Ardamus

    Ardamus takes us into his life starting in Tennessee, and speaks on his sisters influence. We are taken to his life changing once going to school in Howard and making a new life in Chocolate City. He breaks down the path of learning and sharpening his Emcee skills coming up in a tough scene, along with the many artist he's built with through his career. Alot more is covered in this episode that we spoke on such as his love for comics,future projects,his reputation for booking, battling career,etc. Definitely a gem!

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 18:Maspaz

    Maspaz takes us on a world tour of all his adventures across the world. From brazil to pakistan, and touching on the meaning of his artwork. Maspaz gives us a meaningful and heartfelt discussion on his life, and embracing nature while being humble in this episode along with much more . 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 17:DJ ZO & LYRICKS

    DJ Zo & Lyricks give us a fun episode speaking on their roots in VA, and the hard work it took to be where they are in life through tough situations. They discuss the prior crews they repped before YOX, and really paint a picture through vivid and humorous stories that reflect moments that defined them. 

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    HIDDEN GEMS EPISODE 16:DJ RAGZ

    EPISODES DEDICATED TO DJ ZAMKOV (Nikkita) DJ Ragz takes us to early days in Roseville, California,  and speaking on how the military part of his life changed the way he approached music making him more disciplined. He speaks on his mentors, crews he repped, Jazz Addixx, his DMC competitions and how its ok embrace your flaws to be a better person in both his craft and in life. This episode is filled with Ragz speaking who he is, and its a episode we can all take something from in listening to. 

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Interviews with the HIP HOP community in the DMV & Baltimore scene. Perspectives, stories, & moments that created the scene.

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