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What's The Headline
by Ambrosia For Heads
What’s The Headline is Ambrosia For Heads’ podcast, hosted by AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine. On each episode, AFH examines the week in Hip-Hop news, providing deep context about the biggest stories. Topics include music, TV, film, sports, current events, and more—all through the lens of Hip-Hop. In addition to news and analysis, some of Hip-Hop’s most respected artists occasionally drop in to discuss their work. What’s The Headline is for those who love Hip-Hop and want to see it reported with the respect and care it deserves.
Episodes
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Redman On The 10+ Year Journey Of Making Muddy Waters Too
Redman sits down with Ambrosia For Heads for his FIRST exclusive interview about the decade-long journey behind Muddy Waters Too. This intimate conversation showcases the life-changing decisions, creative evolution, and personal growth that shaped the long-awaited sequel to his classic album.…
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The D.O.C. Interview On His Documentary, Work With Dr. Dre, The Codefendants
The D.O.C. joins this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. He discusses his new documentary, his first verse in 19 years, performing for the first time in 33 years and more. He also details his formula for how to be a great MC. 0:00 The D.O.C. has begun performing again for...
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Jack Harlow Calls Out Whites Who Want To Be Black From Afar
ack Harlow's Jackman. album is his best yet and also his most controversial. We discuss the album, the best and worst posthumous Rap albums of all-time, Pras Michel's conviction and more on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. 0:00 Intro 2:34 Jack Harlow’s...
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Dear Mama Shows There Is Still So Much We Don't Know About Tupac
In this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss our new partnership with BET to let fans decide who is the Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time. We also review the new Dear Mama docuseries about Tupac and Afeni Shakur, remember Ahmad Jamal, discuss how AI will transform the music...
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Reviewing Black Thought & El Michels Affair's Glorious Game Album
In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we review Black Thought and El Michel Affair's new Glorious Game album and take an in-depth look at how his solo releases have impacted his legacy as an MC. We also discuss the new J. Dilla documentary, Snoop Dogg's…
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Royce 5’9 Explains How He’s Taking Control Of His Music Destiny
Royce 5'9 joins this week's episode of What's The Headline, along with his 25-year business partner, Kino Childrey. This is not an interview. It is an amazing conversation between trusted colleagues and friends. Here's what we discussed: 0:00 Royce 5’9 joins AFH for a special edition of What’s…
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The LOX & Dipset Want A Verzuz Rematch ... Should They Do It?
This week in Hip-Hop was jam-packed. We discuss Nipsey Hussle's legacy 4 years later, the potential Verzuz rematch between The LOX and Dipset, protests against Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Akademik's criticism of J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and new music from Larry June & Alchemist, DJ Drama…
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JAY-Z, J. Cole, Kendrick & More Share Their Secrets To Success
This week, J. Cole released his first interview in years, and it was INSPIRATIONAL. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we break down Cole's interview and compare his secrets to success with those of Kendrick Lamar, Rapsody, Big K.R.I.T., Ab-Soul and JAY-Z. The...
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Logic Has Made It Hard To Like Him & It’s Not Just Joe Budden
On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we take a hard look at the conflicting versions of himself that Logic has presented over the years. We also discuss the passing of music great Bobby Caldwell, Just Blaze's status as at Top 10 Hip-Hop producer, and some new...
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Melle Mel Explains Why Busta Rhymes Is Greater Than JAY-Z
On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss Grandmaster Melle Mel's sharp critique of Billboard and VIBE's list of the 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time, and his comments about JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Lil Wayne. We also talk about Jadakiss taking record labels to task...
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How Biggie Went From Ashy To Classy: By People Who Styled Him
Biggie Smalls was the illest…Big had a top-notch flow, a booming voice, and lyrics drenched in authenticity and humor. The all-time great MC born Christopher Wallace said it was all a dream, and then he took us on a ride from his time as a stressed-out kid in the streets of Bed-Stuy…to when he…
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Remembering The Life & Legacy Of Dave From De La Soul
On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss the life and legacy of Dave from De La Soul. We also talk about Billboard's recent list ranking the top 50 rappers of all-time, debate whether Drake has surpassed Lil Wayne, and more. We also breakdown the sale of…
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The Highs & The Lows Of The 2023 Grammy Awards
On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we breakdown the highs and the lows of the 2023 Grammy Awards, with deep dives on the year's biggest surprises, best performances and the most important Hip-Hop moments. 0:00 Intro 5:08 The lead up to the 2023 Grammy Awards 13:40...
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Black Sheep Is Suing Universal Music For $750 Million
On this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss De La Soul's announcement that music they recorded for Tommy Boy is coming to streaming services, as well as Black Sheep's lawsuit against Universal Music Group for $750 million. We also talk about Dr. Dre's impending sale of...
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The Best Rap & Hip-Hop Albums Of 2022
On the final episode of the year for AFH's What's The Headline, we run down Ambrosia For Heads' 15 Best Rap Albums of 2022, and discuss why each one made the list. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Our process for reviewing albums for this list 7:00 Key trends in Hip-Hop in 2022 13:20 Why we don’t rank our year…
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The 10 Best Rap Verses Of 2022
On this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss the best Rap verses of 2022 and which ones made our top 10. Check Spotify or the site to follow along with a playlist on our page. 0:00 Intro 5:40 The criteria for what makes a great verse 9:30 14 verses are contending for the...
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Reviewing Nas & Hit-Boy's King's Disease III, Song By Song
Nas has released King's Disease III, the third in his series of KD albums produced entirely by Hit-Boy. In this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we review the album song by song and rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. We also rank the albums in the King's Disease series.…
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The 2023 Grammy Rap Nominations, Predictions, and Snubs
The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards are in, and they are not without controversy. Some of Rap's best artists have been snubbed, and the stage is set for an epic clash of the titans between JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar. On this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we break down...
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The History Of Violence In Hip-Hop: 6 Years Changed Everything
Last week's death of Takeoff from the Migos marks more than 60 Rap artists who have been lost to gun violence. The latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline examines the history and evolution of violence in Rap music. The conversation, which draws from actual statistics, also looks at why 1987…
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The Game Says Dr. Dre Has Never Produced A Song For Him
0:00 Intro 3:00 Coolio’s Rap legacy 9:20 Do people think of Coolio as an LA artist? 11:15 The Game names his top 5 LA Rap albums 13:20 What are the top 5 Rap albums of all-time? 29:00 How 50 Cent clowned Ja Rule for making pop records, while making pop records 32:20 The Game says Dr. Dre has…
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Rapper Big Pooh Talks His New Album, Little Brother's Status & More
Rapper Big Pooh joins AFH's What's The Headline to discuss his album To Dream In Color, fighting to keep his dreams alive, working with TDE and Dreamville, the status of Little Brother and more. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Rapper Big Pooh joins the What’s The Headline podcast to discuss his album To Dream In...
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Cormega Explains Why The Realness 2 Is A True Sequel
Cormega joins the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss his album The Realness 2. This is one of the realest interviews of the year. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Cormega speaks on what his purpose is in music 3:44 Why it’s important for him to spread wisdom through his music 7:15 Why it was...
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Hip-Hop Is Closer To 100 Years Old Than 50
This week on Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we talk about why we disagree about the quality of JAY-Z's "GOD DID" verse, discuss the three things that happened in 1996 which forever divided Hip-Hop and detail the 100+ year history of the elements of Hip-Hop. We also discuss the alleged...
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Meyhem Lauren & Daringer Detail Making Their Black Vladimir Album
Meyhem Lauren and Daringer have joined forces to create a new album. They speak in detail about the making of Black Vladimir as well as discussing their extensive careers, on the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Daringer discusses the project that put him on the map as…
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Diamond D Speaks About His New Album The Rear View
Diamond D speaks in-depth about the making of his album The Rear View. He also discusses the day he spent with Dr. Dre, spending time with Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, names his top 5 producers, and more on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Diamond D discusses…
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Explaining Pete Rock & Funkmaster Flex's Feud
Pete Rock and Funkmaster Flex are at war over the future of New York Hip-Hop. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline we explain why the two icons are fighting, and what's at stake. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Funkmaster Flex is in a feud with Conway The Machine and Pete Rock, and...
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Many Of Hip-Hop's Greatest Rappers Name Their Top 5 MCs
Rappers are fans too...On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we do a deep dive into the Top 5 MC lists of 30 of Hip-Hop's greatest artists. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Ice Cube said Lil Wayne is the greatest rapper of all-time (besides himself) 7:25 The significance of Top 5 MC lists in…
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The Top 20 Rap Albums Of All-Time As Determined By Millions Of Fans
Rolling Stone recently released an incredibly controversial list of the Top 200 Rap Albums Of All-Time. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss the list, reveal our own personal Top 10 lists, and lay out the list of the Top 20 Rap Albums Of All-Time that was decided by...
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Explaining Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Albums
After 5 years, Kendrick Lamar has released Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, his long-awaited follow up to DAMN. Like its predecessor, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is 2 albums in one and loaded with hidden references. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we explain the meanings…
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Reviewing Black Star's No Fear Of Time Song By Song
Black Star (Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def and Talib Kweli) have released No Fear Of Time, their first album in 24 years. We review the Madlib-produced album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, and we discuss the history and impact of Black Star and Rawkus Records. We also discuss…
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Reviewing Pusha-T’s It's Almost Dry Song By Song
Pusha-T has released his album It's Almost Dry, which was produced by both Kanye West and Pharrell. Pusha says the album was his Verzuz between Kanye and Pharrell. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we review It's Almost Dry, song by song, and determine who won between Pharrell...
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JAY-Z Has Dissed More People Than Any Other MC
We discuss JAY-Z's many sneak disses on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. We also talk about Will Smith's ban from the Oscars, Black Star's new album with Madlib, ScHoolboy Q's new Soccer Dad song, Kidd Creole's (from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five)...
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The 2022 Grammy Awards Failed Hip-Hop
After making progress in recent years, the 2022 Grammy Awards dropped the ball again when it came to Hip-Hop. We break down their misses, the new Dreamville mixtape, Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher's feud and more on episode #79 of AFH's What's The Headline. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Last thoughts on...
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Reviewing Benny The Butcher's Tana Talk 4 Song By Song
Benny The Butcher continues his hot streak, with the release Tana Talk 4. We review the album, song by song, in addition to discussing Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked's The Rise & Fall of Slaughterhouse and Fly Anakin's Frank on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline. 2:40 Benny The…
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The Rise & Fall Of Slaughterhouse: A Timeline
Last week, Joe Budden and Royce 5'9 had a heated public exchange with Joell Ortiz. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we provide an in-depth timeline of the rise and fall of Slaughterhouse. 1:00 The members of Slaughterhouse are in a war of words with one another 3:00 Why...
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Dr. Dre Stood For Hip-Hop While Eminem Kneeled For Justice
Dr. Dre led one of the greatest halftime performances in Super Bowl history. On this week's episode of What's The Headline, we unpack the symbolism and references in a show that included Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. We also discuss Snoop's…
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Wu-Tang An American Saga Fact vs Fiction
The Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV series depicts that origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan. The show's creators call it "historical fiction." On this week's episode of What's The Headline, we look at many of the show's biggest moments, and explain what's fact and what's fiction. Do not watch or read...
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J. Cole Is Using Features To Prove He Is The Best Rapper Alive
J. Cole has been using guest verses to make the case that he is the best rapper alive. We discuss his greatest appearances, Snoop Dogg being back on Death Row Records, a new book about J. Dilla and more in this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Benny The Butcher’s…
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The 10 MCs Who Will Take Over Hip-Hop In The 2020s
A new crop of MCs is emerging to take the throne from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. We name the 10 best rappers of the Now School. On episode #73 of the What's The Headline podcast, we also discuss Pete Rock not being paid for his work on Illmatic, Kool Moe Dee's resurfaced report card…
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The Best Hip-Hop Albums & Biggest Stories Of 2021
We discuss 2021's biggest Hip-Hop stories and best Rap album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 1:48 The biggest Hip-Hop stories of 2021 (Impact) 2:45 Busta Rhymes tore down the stage at the VMAs with an iconic performance 9:40 Hip-Hop will take over the 2022 Super…
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Drake Dissed Kanye West Throughout Their Concert
Kanye West and Drake did a concert together last week. The world believed they had made peace, but Drake performed several songs in his set that contained Kanye disses. We break down the history of their feud and the lyrics of the songs Drake used to publicly wage warfare against Kanye, on this...
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Breaking Down Three 6 Mafia Verzuz Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
The fight between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia was one of the biggest stories of the week, but their ability to move past it, given their history, is an even bigger story. We discuss that, the premiere party for You Are Now Watching Video Music Box--Nas' documentary on Ralph...
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The Biggest Rap Snubs By The 2022 Grammys
The 2022 Grammy nominations have arrived, and the year’s best album wasn’t even nominated. Here are the biggest misses and predictions for the winners. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss all of the Rap categories, make our picks and predict who will win the awards.…
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Joell Ortiz Shows Why He Is 1 Of Hip-Hop’s Realest MCs
Joell Ortiz joins episode 68 of AFH's What's The Headline. He discusses his new album The Autograph, his top 5 Brooklyn MCs, using one of his songs as his wedding vows and more. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The partnership Joell Ortiz has with Mello Music Group 3:00 How Joell Ortiz approaches storytelling in...
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What The Media Didn't Cover From Kanye West’s Drink Champs
Kanye West's appearance on Drink Champs has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop moments of 2021. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss why, after years of being dismissed as crazy, the world is listening to Ye again. 0:00 Intro 1:30 The Kanye West Drink Champs interview is...
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JAY-Z & LL Cool J Took Over The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Hip-Hop took over the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the induction of JAY-Z and LL Cool J. We discuss their legendary careers, MF DOOM, Nas' upcoming documentary on Video Music Box and one of the best new music weeks of the year for Hip-Hop, on episode 66 of AFH's What's The Headline....
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AZ Details The Making Of Doe Or Die 2
AZ has released Doe Or Die 2, an album that was nearly 10 years in the making. AZ join's AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the album, his biggest musical influences, and what he's learned over his 25+ year career. 0:00 Intro 1:15 AZ names his biggest Soul music influences 2:39 AZ details how…
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Scoring KRS-One Verzuz Big Daddy Kane Round By Round
Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One have wanted to battle each other for decades. They finally got the chance on Verzuz, Hip-Hop's biggest stage. We score the battle, round by round, on episode 64 of AFH's What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 1:10 KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane battled on Verzuz 7:50 Big Daddy…
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Dr. Dre Has Broken Pop Culture Barriers Once Again
KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane are the next participants to do battle on Verzuz. Dr. Dre is taking over the Super Bowl halftime performance with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. We discuss this and more on episode 63 of AFH's What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 4:50 J. Cole brought...
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The Fugees Put Aside Their Differences To Settle The Score
After saying it would never happen, The Fugees have reunited…and it may just be the beginning. We discuss that, J. Cole's new "Heaven's EP" single, Ja Rule's Verzuz, new music from Westside Gunn and Blu, and more on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 1:00…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What’s The Headline is Ambrosia For Heads’ podcast, hosted by AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine. On each episode, AFH examines the week in Hip-Hop news, providing deep context about the biggest stories. Topics include music, TV, film, sports, current events, and more—all through the lens of Hip-Hop. In addition to news and analysis, some of Hip-Hop’s most respected artists occasionally drop in to discuss their work. What’s The Headline is for those who love Hip-Hop and want to see it reported with the respect and care it deserves.
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What’s The Headline is Ambrosia For Heads’ podcast, hosted by AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine. On each episode, AFH examines the week in Hip-Hop news, providing deep context about the biggest stories. Topics include music, TV, film, sports, current events, and...
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