The gentlemen's guide to the streets

The Gentlemen take an appreciative look at the art of flexin' in the golden age of New Jack Swing. From Johnny Kemp to Montell Jordan, New Jack legends laid down fundamental lessons that should be well-worn and heavily annotated by anyone attempting to sling dick today. Also, ever been preyed upon by a cashier hocking some charity? The Gents will show how to give them the Heisman. ​

The Gentlemen kick off a brand new season by tackling a genre of music worthy of attention: New Jack Swing. This episode, the Gentlemen focus on songs devoted to the art of seduction because, as you know, you can't close unless you open. Also, thinking about getting a dog? The Gentlemen will help you decide.

The Gentleman close out Season 2 by taking a look at the original dynasty of Gulf Coast hip-hop, No Limit Records. Uniquely New Orleans, Master P put together a record label filled with a wild cast of characters with style to spare. The Gentlemen record in New Orleans. No Limit is from New Orleans. Game respect Game. 

The Gentlemen's attention turns to Ja Rule. At first considered a juggernaut of early millennial rap, Ja Rule's image quickly became flaccid as he cashed in on soft, money-making duets. A rise and fall of a career so dramatic that it could of only happened in the age of TRL. Also, the Gentlemen provide rental car advice for every occasion.   

They captured the streets, grabbed your attention, and banged-out your girl: The Gentlemen discuss rap duos. The absence of rap duos may be the single biggest -and most unfortunate- difference between rap of the present and rap of the past. The Gentlemen appreciate. 

Often imitated, never duplicated. The Gentlemen take an appreciative look at the career of a modern icon, the one man tour de force, DMX. 

The Gentlemen kick-off Season 2 by taking a close and appreciative look at a hip hop haven, Virginia Beach. A yet unrecognized mecca for late 1990s and early 2000 rap, is this town a worthy stop on East Coast rap trail or just another sign off 95? The Gentlemen decide. 

The Gentlemen close out Season 1 by reviewing the trend of religious-themed rap in the early 2000s. Were these tracks spit by false prophets or ghetto gospel from the heart of the streets? The Gentlemen decide.​

The Gentlemen weigh-in on the union of hip hop and Hollywood in late 1990s movie soundtracks. Were these songs just another Tinseltown marketing ploy to promote ticket sales or can these songs stand on their own two feet? The Gentlemen decide. 

The Gentlemen discuss some of the most notorious rappers to actually do time for the crimes they rapped about. Were these songs over-hyped promotion of a romanticized gangster lifestyle as a ploy to sell more records, or were they a sonic conjugal into the minds of players who do, indeed, walk the walk? The Gentlemen decide.

The Gentlemen review rap rock popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. Were these crossovers true hybrids paving new ground in music or did they trip themselves up and miss making their true impact to popular culture? The Gentlemen decide.

The Gentlemen review tracks discussing the intricacies of laying pipe. Are these songs cheap T&A ploys or much-needed PSAs to address the needs of our ladies? The Gentlemen decide.

The Gentlemen talk about the trend of mid to late 1990's rappers to call out their hometowns. Were these songs constructed as an honest homage for their city or for the love of the money? The Gentlemen decide.

The Gentlemen talk about speed rappers in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Was this now forgotten form something to be deciphered or straight verbal diarrhea? The Gentlemen decide. 

The Gentlemen talk about the trend of sports metaphors in millennial rap. Was it an honest marriage of sport and rap or an easy out for lazy rappers? The Gentlemen decide. ​@Gentsguide2strt