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The Essence

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The Essence is a weekly show hosted by a seasoned journalist and self-proclaimed Hip Hop aficionado KB Tindal. KB is the owner of www.tent-tv.com The Essence is also a part of a weekly show on Validated Radio on Live89FM. The Essence covers topics on hip hop, hip hop history, current events, and various elements of the culture.

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  1. The Essence Ep.20 DJ Caesar

    In this episode, we chop it up with DJ Caesar about his early days at college radio and Shade 45, to his time on Boom 103.5 in Philly to his "Vibin Heavy with DJ Caesar" YouTube show, his new music with Havoc from Mobb Deep and more. Tap in and enjoy the ride.

  2. The Essence Ep.19 - Interview with Philly Emcee KP

    The interview starts in the middle of the 1st question due to technical difficulties. Philly spitter KP chops it up with The Essence about his Substance EP, his "More Than Gold" single and feeling our Ancestors pain, checking up on @BigCasanova_2x , taking care of our Hip Hop legends, the…

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  3. The Essence Ep.18 With EMC Abe - Hip Hop Albums and Songs That Went Diamond

    On this episode of The Essence KB Tindal sits down with part-time Co-host EMC Abe as they chop it up about Hip Hop albums and songs that have gone Diamond (10,000.000) in record sales or are close to going Diamond.

  4. The Essence Ep.17 Geechie Dan Hip Hop Tape God

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and Queens NY's own Geechie Dan talks about early days with LL Cool J, Growing up in Hollis Queens, over 600 Hip Hop classic tapes collection, Hip Hop Museum DC, Hip Hop Museum The Bronx, and more

  5. The Essence Ep.10 Compton California Rapper Problem Interview

    In this episode of The Essense KB Tindal has a great discussion with Compton California rapper Problem about his early upbringing, his relationships with legends like Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps. His Green Hour Coffee brand, Coffee & Kush Volumes 1 & 2, and more.

  6. The Essence Ep.16 Beats vs Lyrics - Lyrics and Jail Time

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and EMC Abe discuss beats vs. lyrics in Hip Hop as well as how the criminal justice system is using rappers' lyrics against them in legal cases, most recently with Casanova 2X.

  7. The Essence Ep.15 Connecticut Rapper ANoyd 2021.01.19

    In this episode of The Essence KB sits in with Connecticut Rapper and lyricist ANoyd. They discuss ANoyd's upbringing, New signing with Chris Webby's EightyHD independent label, His inspirations, Covid-19, BLM protests, and more. Join us for the ride and holla at us in the comments.

  8. The Essence Ep.14 Best Producers of All Time

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and EMC Abe talk about some of their best producers of al;l time from Quincy Jones to DJ Premier. Tune in as the guys go all out paying homage to the best of the best.

  9. The Essence Ep.13 Women In Hip Hop

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and ReaLife, CEO of Validated Magazine talks about the strength and talent of some of today's sharpest and most lyrical Women in Hip Hop

  10. The Essence Ep.12 The Growth Of Hip Hop Culture

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and EMC Abe talk about the incredible growth of Hip Hop and its dominant effect on the music industry as a whole.

  11. The Essence Ep.11 Deaths In Hip Hop

    In this episode of The Essence, KB Tindal and EMC Abe talk about past and recent deaths in Hip Hop and why Hip Hop is the only genre where deaths among artists occur. We touch base on Nipsey Hussle, Mo3, Pop Smoke, King Von, and more

  12. The Essence Ep.9 Artists vs. Record Labels

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet chop it up about artists vs. record labels and the pros and cons of being independent in today's music arena. Leave us some comments!

  13. The Essence Ep.8 Artists vs. Management vs. The Entourage

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet talk about the marriage between artists managers and entourages focusing on the pros and cons of all three. Tap in and hit us up with your comments.

  14. The Essence Ep.7 Most Emotional Hip Hop Songs

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet talk about Hip Hops most emotional songs from LL Cool J's "I Need Love" to DMX's "Slippin." Tap in with us and let us know your favorite emotional songs!

  15. The Essence Ep. 6 - The Pros and Cons of Being an Artist Today vs. Back in the Day

    In this episode of The Essence KB Tindal and Candido talk about the good side and the bad side of being a Hip Hop recording artist in today's climate vs. being an artist in the '80s, '90s, and '2000s

  16. The Essence Ep. 5 - RIP Chadwick Boseman - Kobe & GiGi and their Impact on the culture

    In this somber episode of The Essence, KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet talk about the passing of Kobe & GiGi Bryant as well as the passing of Chadwick Boseman

  17. The Essence Ep. 4 - Women in Hip Hop, Now and Then

    In this episode of The Essence, KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet talk about women in Hip Hop from this generation all the way back to the ladies of the '80s and '90s.

  18. The Essence Ep. 3 - Our Favorite Classic Rap Albums

    In this episode of The Essence, KB Tindal and Candido Bousquet talk about their favorite classic albums from Jay-Z's, Reasonable Doubt to Nas', Illmatic to 50 Cent's, Get Rich Or Die Trying. Tap in and take a ride with the guys down memory lane.

  19. The Essence - Ep. 2 - The Most Controversial Rappers of all Time

    On this episode of The Essence, KB Tindal Candido Bousquet and sit down to chop it up about the most controversial rappers of all time.

  20. Tent TV Presents: The Essence Ep.1 The Most Influential Duos In Hip Hop

    The Essence is a weekly show hosted by seasoned journalist and self-proclaimed Hip Hop aficionado KB Tindal. It is also a part of a weekly show on Validated Radio and Live89FM. The Essence covers topics on Hip Hop and various elements of the culture. In this 1st episode of The Essence, KB is…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Essence is a weekly show hosted by a seasoned journalist and self-proclaimed Hip Hop aficionado KB Tindal. KB is the owner of www.tent-tv.com The Essence is also a part of a weekly show on Validated Radio on Live89FM. The Essence covers topics on hip hop, hip hop history, current events, and various elements of the culture.

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The Essence is a weekly show hosted by a seasoned journalist and self-proclaimed Hip Hop aficionado KB Tindal. KB is the owner of www.tent-tv.com The Essence is also a part of a weekly show on Validated Radio on Live89FM. The Essence covers topics on hip hop, hip hop history, current events, and...

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