Hip Hop MultiVerse

Dar1 and Whit travel to the pop galaxy to chat about the recent Michael Jackson movie and their favorite albums and songs from him. Hee Hee

The best tracks that fused soul singing with hip hop production before it became the norm.

Neri and Dar1 are back to talkin J. Cole and the latest album.

Dar-1 and Whitney take a trip back to the late 80s and early 90s to discuss the wave of New Jack Swing music and the best jams the microgenre produced. New Jack Swing playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v57FucIX3acella0Pf6Jr?si=7a89557249dc40a7

See, powder gets you hyper, reefer makes you calm Cigarettes give you cancer, woo woo's make you dumb What yall know about the DIRTY SOUTH? Guest: Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo Dar-1 and Whit discuss their favorite tracks from the dirty south subgenre from 1996 to 2009 that transformed hip hop as we know it. Whit is def at home with this one and declares this the best subgenre in all of hip hop. Dirty South Rap playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6u89lghJA4oCP1GFTDYljA?si=1f41d8b4c7d14613 Email feedback to [email protected]

Season 5 will put a refocus on subgenres and microgenres. We are kicking it off with guest Ashley Reynolds to discuss our favorites from the world of Hustler Rap. This microgenre still goes strong with the recent Clipse album Let God Sort Em Out recently having 5 grammy nominations. Playlist that includes the songs discussed can be found in the link below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=09e56b6d04784530

Get at me Pod Whit and Dar1 review the Boom Bap classic It's Dark and Hell is Hot by the late great DMX. We start with a brief album background and then get into a track by track review.

Finally, the best era of any subgenre ever!!! At least according to fans of 90s east coast music.

To continue the Boom Bap series, Dar1 and Whit discuss some of the top tracks of the first decade. Playlist of 80s Boom Bap Rap Songs below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0P5fxBw3dbXbGV1y5wvS0p?si=8ad6859d99094cc7

Whit and Dar-1 review Sweat's chill twin album "Suit".

Drop down and get your pod on. For this episode Dar-1 and Whit jump back into the Nelly album series with his third album Sweat.

In this episode Whit and I chat about the origins of the subgenre that launched the Golden Era of Hip Hop Key Songs to listen to: Run DMC - Sucka MCs T La Rock - It's Yours

Dar-1 and Whit discuss the appeal of Lil Wayne, his place among the greats, and their personal favorite tracks.

0:00 - Intro1:15 - All Facts no Feelings3:30 - All Feelings no Facts 

Lil Wayne has been heavily discussed lately so Whit and Dar-1 start their Lil Wayne series with talking about his come up.

Dar-1 and Whit continue there RR&B series with a top 10 selection for the 2010s decade. Playlist of the songs can be found below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SvVZllDZIkkTIHjBu51er?si=ca69dea856404615

A playlist of all the top Mafioso rap songs can be found on the playlist below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OjzLV5nGxCa7Q9lOnayWm?si=da7489f795dd4f71   

Coinciding with our RR&B series, Dar-1 and Whit visit The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. A classic album recently deemed the greatest music album of all time by Apple Music. Everything is Everything

The biggest album from one of the biggest women group acts of all time. At the time it captured the Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop audience and became a Hip Hop Soul classic.

When Hip Hop, history, and theatre all meet... Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience watching the Hamilton musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first.

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494

Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.

Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ

Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722

Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4

Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2

As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.

Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10ZrITHGIsMNy2mBxTE8ry?si=c5659a70fdf1438b

Where I Wanna Pod Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs. Email feedback to [email protected] G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Podulators!!!! Mount Up. Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre. Email feedback to [email protected] G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Nuthin' But a Pod Thang "We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want" Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang". Email feedback to [email protected] G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 Classic G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wHlUnmyPASFjZQSdeAAL0?si=0b0777c552284c94 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Planet Pod Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them? Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic". Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night" Email feedback to [email protected] Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44f57 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Int'l Podders Anthem For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album. Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up Email questions to [email protected] Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c

Tear da Pod Up Guest: Ashley Reynolds We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups. The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them. Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip Email questions to [email protected] Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9

Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group.

Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK.

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Nobody

The Pod was all good til it went bad On this episode Darwan and Whit review key tracks from Nas' grammy award winning album King's Disease and judge whether it's deserved or if he was just given a lifetime achievement award. King's Disease series curated playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=19df7a7d9f7544ab

Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience over the holidays watching the Hip Hop Nutcracker.

Darwan and 2pac superfan Chelsea discuss their thoughts on 2Pac's debut album.

Darwan and Ash review Joyner's underrated EP

Episode on one of Hip Hop's greatest producers. Check the playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aL6klx1oAUGbPKzPD4WGX?si=f896e78a0c374b95

Dive into official debut and highest selling album for the Clipse.

For this episode I review the debut from UGK that pioneered Dirty South Rap.

Episode on Black Star first album! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6RrdFCv97AGBODLCc01eCR?si=e98b19a847c84d17

For my first solo episode I do a review on the planned debut Exclusive Audio Footage by Clipse.

Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the second half of the new Kendrick album. We give our takes on if it is truly a classic or overrated? Key Tracks to check out Count Me Out Mr Morale