JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

JayQuan takes a deep dive into Jesse Jackson and how his voice, likeness and political influence surfaced in early Rap recordings.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles Kool Moe Dee's infamous 1987 report card, and "KMD Step Off" the little known response by The Boogie Boys.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the discography of the late legendary musician, producer, engineer, DJ and producer Howie Tee.Support the show

JayQuan explores the Richmond VA musical sound bed behind Jay=Z's debut single.Support the show

JayQuan explores 1978's "Runaways" and its place in the Rap discography.Support the show

JayQuan interviews Kurtis Mantronik and Just-Ice about their early career, discography, and their new music.Support the show

Pow Wow of the legendary Soul Sonic Force has passed away at 62 years old. JayQuan takes a deep dive into his history as a B-Boy and MC.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles how the definition of freestyle has changed since the late 1980s.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the histories of Hip-Hop's 3 TJ Swan's, and their very different contributions to Hip-Hop.Support the show

JayQuan Interviews Profile Records co-founder Cory Robbins about the makings of RUN-DMC's 1983 live recording.  Support the show

Bonus Content for The Adventures Of Bob James & The Foundational Break BeatsSupport the show

JayQuan chronicles Bob James most popular breaks, and their influence on Hip-Hop.Support the show

Legendary B-Boy Crazy Legs of The Rock Steady Crew Discusses the inclusion of Breakin' in the Olympics, why he wasn't a judge, and the music selection.Support the show

JayQuan explores the connection between a Stephanie Mills B side, and a little known Furious 5 release.Support the show

JayQuan examines James Brown's groundbreaking Cold Sweat  drum pattern, and its influence on Funk and Hip-Hop.Support the show

JayQuan revisits the Sugar Hill Gang's 1980 song Sugar Hill Groove, which some consider their best work. R.I.P. Keith LeBlanc.Support the show

JayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap.Support the show

JayQuan sits down with Sugar Hill Records and Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc to discuss his classic recording Malcolm X: No Sellout and his relationship with Malcolm's widow Betty Shabazz.Support the show

 Kurtis Blow is the template and blueprint for Rap music's solo superstar. KB was the first Rap artist to secure a major label record deal, one of the first actual Rap artists to produce other Rap acts (Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, The Fearless  4) and the first with commercial endorsements (Sprite).Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96.Support the show

JayQuan sits down with Chuck D. of Public Enemy to discuss the magic of Rush Productions, the Mr. Magic beef, how Eric B. & Rakim had a direct influence on Rebel Without A Pause and why Yo! Bum Rush The Show sounded dated.Support the show

JayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the  legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor  Duke Bootee.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee.Support the show

JayQuan thoroughly  examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman.Support the show

JayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros.Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. ShanSupport the show

JayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D.Support the show

JayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.STSupport the show

JayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music.Support the show

Part 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan  thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik.Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys.Support the show

JayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's.Support the show

JayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl.Support the show

JayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after...Support the show

JayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies.Support the show

JayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3.Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography.Support the show

JayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music.Support the show

JayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew.Support the show

JayQuan gives a history of Spoonie G and his discography.Support the show

JayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers.Support the show

JayQuan methodically examines the vast discography of one of the genres greatest - KRS.Support the show

Larry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith.Support the show

It's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography.Support the show

Big Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why.Support the show

With the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew.Support the show

JayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant  today.Support the show

JayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut.Support the show