Still A B-Boy: A Hip-Hop Podcast
"Still A B-Boy: A Hip-Hop Podcast" is an interview podcast for true Hip-Hop heads. Host MC AK, with over 25 years in the industry and almost 40 years as a hardcore Hip-Hop head, interviews underground and mainstream MCs, DJs, writers, and others who have participated in the art form. Each Sunday night, a new episode drops, exploring what it's like to work in the rap business from on stage to behind the scenes.
Episodes
Episode 165 (Top 10 Twiztid songs)
NEW EPISODE!!! In the mid season finale, we stay in Detroit and wrap up our 4 week deep dive into ICP & related topics. And we couldn't tell the story of Psychopathic Records without covering Twiztid. First starting out in the group House of Krazees with The R.O.C., when HOK broke up, the MC's who would become known as Monoxide & Madrox, joined Psychopathic Records and rebranded as Twiztid
Episode 164: Top 10 Psychopathic Records releases
New episode!!! We continue our 4 week deep dive into the empire ICP built from scratch by focusing on the label they founded. Not only did they build their careers, but at the same time an underground record label which would go on to sign multiple other acts and help expose those artists to a larger audience. This week, the label that runs the underground, Top 10 Psychopathic Records releases. An
Episode 163: Top 10 ICP songs "Era 2"
New episode!!! This week we head back to Detroit to finish our 2 part ICP episodes. We covered their "Golden Era" of the first Jokers Card deck, so this week we cover the time period of the 2nd deck of Jokers Cards (2004-present). After an amazing run from the underground, to nationwide, in the 90's, could ICP keep the momentum going, and keep growing their fanbase? Was the music as classic as bef
Episode 162: Top 10 ICP songs ("Era 1")
New episode!!! This week we head to Detroit to talk about a rap group that built not only a huge and dedicated fan base, but a career that is still going strong 35 years later. Being a rapper with clown paint on seems like an impossible idea to work, but Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope not only made it work, but took it to a level that most underground artists could only dream of. This week, Top 10
Episode 161: Top 10 Mobb Deep songs
New episode! This week we head to Queens to talk about a duo who were the definition of 90's New York street rap. The pair of Havoc & Prodigy always kept it real in their music. With the amazing production of Havoc and the storytelling ability of Prodigy, Mobb Deep gave us a run of classic albums, filled with lyrics you believed when you heard them. RIP Prodigy. As always you can find the podc
Episode 160 (Top 10 Warren G songs)
New episode! This week we head to Long Beach to talk about a rapper/producer who was at the forefront of the G-Funk sound that came out of the West Coast in the 90's. Step brother to Dr. Dre, his production was iconic, and his flow on the mic smooth. Along with Nate Dogg he told a classic story in the song "Regulate" and would continue to not only put out his own albums, but to introduce the world
Episode 159 (Top 10 MC Hammer songs)
New episode!!! This week we head to Oakland to talk about a rapper who was the definition of crossover success. He delivered a song that every man, woman & child was listening to in 1990. But, he was actually more than a few hit songs and genie pants. Starting in the mid 80's, all the way to the 2000's, MC Hammer was putting out music. Laugh if you want, but the whole purpose of this show is t
Episode 158 (Top 10 A Tribe Called Quest songs)
New episode!!! This week we head to Queens to talk about a groundbreaking and influential group. As part of the Native Tongues, they mixed Jazz with boom bap Hip-Hop, and created magic. With head MC's Q-Tip & Phife Dawg on the mic, both musially, and lyricially, the Tribe was on point. This week, Top 10 A Tribe Called Quest songs. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast p
Episode 157 (Top 10 Hip-Hop Compilations)
New episode! This week we're talking about a type of album that was huge in the 80's & 90's. The average kid couldn't afford to buy 15 different albums at once, but he could buy a compilation that had songs from every one of those artists. Whether the ones with songs from other albums, or the kind that fetaured all new songs, Hip-Hop compilations have played an important part in Hip-Hop histor
Episode 156 (Top 10 The Roots songs)
New episode!!! This week we head to Philly to talk about a groundbreaking rap crew who hit the scene with their own live band behind them. The music alone was amazing, but then add in MC's Black Thought & Malk B along with beatboxing by Rahzel, and you get the perfect Hip-Hop group for true Boom Bap rap fans. So much quality music the past 30 years, and they're still going strong. This week, T
Episode 155 (Top 10 MC Lyte songs)
New episode! This week we head to Brooklyn to talk about one of the most important female MC's from Hip-Hop's "Golden Era". Sister of Milk Dee of Audio Two, she came out and blazed her own trail, and proved she's not just a female MC, she's a MC period. All modern female rappers owe her a debt of gratitude. This week, Top 10 MC Lyte songs. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platfo
Episode 154 (Top 10 Dayton Family songs)
New episode! This week we head to Flint, MI to talk about one of the most consistent groups out of the Midwest. With their countless dope beats, amazing flow and voicesc and ability to paint an audio picture of life in Flint, it seems like they never made a bad song. This week, Top 10 Dayton Family songs.Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak.comF
Episode 153 (Top 10 Masta Ace songs)
New episode! This week we head to Brooklyn to talk about one of the greatest storytellers Hip-Hop has ever seen. Starting out being a member of the Juice Crew, to reinventing himself multiple times, he continued to release classic albums. This week, Top 10 Masta Ace songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on
Episode 152 (Top 10 Big Pun songs)
New episode!!! This week we head to the Bronx to talk about one of the top lyricists in Hip-Hop history. With Fat Joe as his right hand man, we'd sadly only get 2 years of music out of him before he passed away. But, what we did get in those 2 years was next level lyrics. This week, Top 10 Big Pun songs.As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms, and the video version is on YouT
Episode 151 (Top 10 Digital Underground songs)
New episode! This week we head to Oakland to talk about a groundbreaking group. With leader Shock G providing an amazing music background, and rapping as more than one personality, they were unlike any group before or after. They also introduced the world to a kid named 2Pac. This week, Top 10 Digital Underground songs. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms and the video ve
Episode 150 (Top 10 Master P songs)
New episode! This week we talk about a man who started an underground label and built it up to be one of the most popular Hip-Hop labels of the late 90's. With his brothers, and a huge roster of rappers, he taught us what it's like to be Bout It Bout It and say UUGGGHHHH. This week, Top 10 Master P songs. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms and the video version is on You
Episode 149 (Top 10 Lil Wayne songs)
Season 6 is here, we're back with new episodes! This week we sit down at the roundtable and talk about a rapper who started as a young kid in the early days of Cash Money Records, and would go on to become one of the most popular rappers of the 2000's. Love him or hate him, his impact can't be denied. This week, Top 10 Lil Wayne songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast
Episode 148 (Mike Fantastik interview)
New interview! In the season 5 finale I sit down with Omaha rapper Mike Fantastik. We cover his first memories of Hip-Hop, the Omaha music scene, his favorite MC's to work with, getting cast in the move "Orgy of the Dead 2" and much more. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tik: @b_boy
Episode 147 (Top 10 Kurupt songs)
New episode! In this weeks rountable we head West and discuss the career of a MC from the Death Row glory days, who went on to make some classics not only with his group, Tha Dogg Pound, but as a solo artist as well. Known for his lyrical ability, Kurupt has given us decades of dope West Coast music. Top 10 Kurupt solo songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms
Episode 146 (Top 10 Tha Dogg Pound songs)
New episode!!! In this weeks roundtable we talk about a group who were there in the early days of Death Row Records. Appearing on "The Chronic" & "Doggystyle", once the pair of Daz & Kurupt got a chance for their own album, they hit it out of the park. From that debut to their 2024 album, and everything in between, we figure ou the Top 10 Tha Dogg Pound songs. As always the audio version i
Episode 145: Top 10 Ant Banks songs
New episode! In this week's rountable we talk about one of the top duel threat artists from the West Coast. Behind the boards, or behind the mic, this Dangerous Crew member gave us classics for years. You might know him best for his production work with Too Short, but don't sleep on Ant Banks solo work! Top 10 Ant Banks songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms
Episode 144: Top 10 Big L songs
New roundtable! This week we sit down to talk about one of the biggest "what ifs" in Hip-Hop history. In only a handful of years making music, he proved that he was one of the top lyricists, not only in the mid 90's, but period. Harlem's finest, and member of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew, Big L might as gone down as the best ever had he lived past the age of 24. We cover his entire, and sadly short
Episode 143: Top 10 Royce da 5'9" songs
New episode! We are back on the roundtable this week to talk about a MC's MC. Hailing from Detroit, he came on the scene around the same time as another famous Detroit rapper, and he was good enough to hang bar for bar. More proof of Detroit producing amazing MC's, this week cover the career of Royce da 5'9". From his beginnings, working with Eminem, beef with D12 & Eminem, squashing that beef
Episode 142: Ryme E interview
New mini episode! We take a week off from the roundtable to bring you an interview with the 14 year old Racine, WI rapper, Ryme E. Don't let his age fool you, he's been putting in work at his craft & has respect for the MC's who came before him. The son of legendary Racine MC, Ryme C, he's taking the baton from his dad for the new generation of MC's & fans. Make sure to check out his song
Episode 141 (Top 10 Kendrick Lamar songs)
New episode! This week we head to Compton to talk about a MC who took the baton from all the legendary Compton rappers before him. Co-signed by Dr. Dre, he would eventually be known as one of the top MC's of this generation. With deep storytelling & next level lyrics, Kendrick Lamar spent the last 15 years giving the game some classic songs. From his albums to the classic diss track that he ev
Episode 140 (Top 10 Body Count songs)
New episode! We're doing something different this week. What happens when a West Coast Hip-Hop legend decides to start a side project that just happens to be an all black metal band? You get Gangsta Rap lyrics and themes over a rock backdrop. After 4 classic rap albums, Ice-T hit us with a swerve ball and came out with the side project Body Count. Most known for the controversial song "Cop Killer"
Episode 139 (Top 10 E-40 songs)
New episode! In this weeks roundtable we talk about a MC from Vallejo who came on the scene along with his brother, sister & cousin. With his unique flow and slang, 40 Water set himself apart from the competition and became a Bay Area legend. This week, Top 10 E-40 songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms & the video version on YouTube.Follow the podca
Episode 138 (Top 10 Gang Starr songs)
New roundtable! This week we talk about one of the greatest Hip-Hop duos to ever do it. One half is one of the greatest producers the world has ever seen and the other a smooth MC who always sounded perfect over those beats. Starting in 1989 DJ Premier & Guru would give us high quality classics that still hold up today. This week, Top 10 Gang Starr songs. As always the audio version is on all
Episode 137 (Top 10 Queen Latifah songs)
New episode!!! In this weeks roundtable we talk about a female MC who helped lay the groundwork for the women who came after her. She came on the scene as not only a talented MC, but someone with a message who wasn't afraid to stand up for what she thought was right. She started the Flavor Unit, a collection of dope MC's, and proved she was the real queen of Hip-Hop. This week, Top 10 Queen Latifa
Episode 136 (Top 10 Das Efx songs)
New episode!!! This week the roundtable sits down to discuss a East Coast group that came on the scene with a style all their own. Discovered by EPMD, they would go off with PMD & the Hit Squad when EPMD broke up. From a classic first single off a classic first album, the duo of Dray & Skoob repped NYC to the fullest, while giving the game something new. This week, Top 10 diggity Das Efx s
Episode 135 (Top 10 Brotha Lynch Hung songs)
We are BACK from our mid season break with a new episode. This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Riplak to talk about a MC from Sacramento who may have started as a gangsta rapper, but quickly touched much darker topics. But his skill is undeniable, and unfortunately often over looked due to his subject matter. But that unique flow & voice, and yes lyrics, are purely his. This
Episode 134 (Top 10 Method Man songs)
New episode! In this weeks roundtable I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Kane to talk about a member of one of the most legendary groups Hip-Hop has seen, Wu-Tang Clan. Probably the member of the Wu who has had the most solo success, in music and acting, the Iron Lung gave us a whole run of solo records for us to pick from. From his classic "Tical" to his newer projects, we cover it all. This week,
Episode 133 (Top 10 Slick Rick songs)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Diz Mega to talk about one of the greatest storytellers Hip-Hop has ever seen. From his early days with Doug E. Fresh as MC Ricky D, to his classic Def Jam debut to everything that came after, we cover it all. Slick Rick is definitely in a class all his own, and we figure out the Top 10 Slick Rick songs. Did your favorite song by The Ruler
Episode 132 (Top 10 Coolio songs)
New Episode!!! In this weeks roundtable I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Brad Sadler to discuss a MC who's most known for a huge crossover hit. But, he gave us so much more than that. From his early demos in the mid 80's to his days with the Maad Circle to his solo career, we cover it all and come up with the Top 10 Coolio songs. As always, the audio version is on all major podcast pl
Episode 131 (Top 10 Kool Moe Dee songs)
New roundtable episode! This week we look into the career of a MC who was way ahead of his time, and doesn't get the props he should. Starting out with the Treacherous Three, in the mid 80's he would step out on his own and give us some Hip-Hop classics. From storytelling to straight MC tracks. From witty wordplay to some of the best battle records ever released. Kool Moe Dee is a MC's MC. So this
Episode 130 (Top 10 Notorious BIG songs)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven & Kane to discuss the career of one of the most famous names in Hip-Hop history. Although we didn't get a ton of material from this MC, what we did get was amazing. We dive into his catalog and wonder what else Biggie would of given us if he wasn't murdered in 1997. Top 10 Notorious BIG songs. Did your favorite make the list? As always you can find
Episode 129 (Top 10 Big Daddy Kane songs)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven & Ben to discuss the career of one of Hip-Hop's greatest MC's. On a level higher than most of his peers at the time, this Juice Crew member spit raw rhymes, while also making songs for the ladies. But his DNA is straight MC. This week, Top 10 Big Daddy Kane songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms & the vide
Episode 128 (Top 10 Onyx songs)
New roundtable! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to talk about a group who exploded onto the music scene in 1993. With the backing of Jam Master Jay, this bald headed group came into the game mixing hardcore lyrics with an almost punk rock vibe. From their iconic debut and it's iconic single, to way more albums then you realize (14), Onyx wasn't like anybody else before the
Episode 127 (Top 10 Mack 10 songs)
We're back with a new episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Diz Mega & Brad Sadler to talk about a West Coast MC who was handpicked by one of the greatest rappers of all-time. From early solo work to being a part of Westside Connection and beyond, Mack 10 always kept it G. We hit all eras of his career and get our lists down to 10. Did your favorite Mack Dime song make the list? As
Episode 126 (The L.E.J. interview pt. 2)
New interview! This week Riplak and I sit down with the NYC MC, The L.E.J. Our first returning guest, as we had him on in Season 1. All new material and topics. He talks about his group in the 80's opening for artists like Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash & LL Cool J, to using writing as therapy, missed opportunties, writing poetry/books vs writing raps, and what new project he has coming out. At th
Episode 125 (Top 10 Brand Nubian songs)
New roundtable! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to discuss a group from New York that debuted in the middle of Hip-Hop's "Golden Age". Mixing elements of politcal, social & conscious lyrics, they also kept it 100% Hip-Hop. Sadat X, Grand Puba, Lord Jamar & DJ Alamo have earned their spot in Hip-Hop history. This week, Top 10 Brand Nubian songs. As always you can fi
Episode 124 (Top 10 Def Jam releases)
New roundtable! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & L.E.J. to talk about maybe the most important Hip-Hop label in history. Started in the mid 80's by Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin, Def Jam quickly became the face of Hip-Hop culture. And remained that for decades after. This one was hard, but we all get down to our top 10 albums released by Def Jam. As always you can find the audio versi
Episode 123 (Top 10 50 Cent songs)
New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Riplak to discuss the journey of Curtis Jackson. From finishing his debut album, getting shot, and having it shelved forever, to signing with Shady Records and becoming the biggest rapper on the planet. 50 Cent has seen his ups and downs. We cover his entire career and come together to figure out his top 10 solo songs. As always yo
Episode 122 (Top 10 Rakim songs)
New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Surreal the MC & Roderik Mentus to talk about a MC who completely changed the art of lyricism. From his early days withh Eric B, to his solo albums from the 2nd half of his career, the God MC continued to elevate his game and raise the bar of what is a MC. This week, Top 10 Rakim songs. As always you can find the audio version on al
Episode 121 (Top 10 Boogie Down Productions songs)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Roderick Mentus to discuss the career of one of the most important groups from the "Golden Era" of Hip-Hop. From their classic debut letting you know where Hip-Hop started, to a 5 album run full of classic tracks, Boogie Down Productions, and frontman Krs-One, are the definition of Hip-Hop. This list is just BDP songs, we alrea
Episode 120 (Mickey Factz interview)
New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with the East Coast MC, Mickey Factz. We discuss his first memories of hearing Hip-Hop, how he got his rap name, how his subject matter has changed over the years, the battle rap scene and more. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms and the video version is on YouTube. Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok:
Episode 119: Top 10 The Game songs
New episode! This week I'm joined by Kane & Riplak to talk about a Compton MC who took the torch from the iconic Compton rappers before him. From his early work with JT The Bigga Figga, to getting signed by Dr. Dre & blowing up. From his beef with 50 Cent and his slept on albums later in his career, we cover the entire career of The Game. Did your favorite Game song make the cut? As always
Episode 118 (Top 10 Rap-A-Lot Records releases)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Diz Mega to talk about a Southern record label that changed the game for Southern Hip-Hop. Started by James Prince in 1986, Rap-A-Lot quickly started making noise, and classics, within a few years. We go through Rap-A-Lot Records catalog and come up with the Top 10 Rap-A-Lot records releases. Did your favorite Rap-A-Lot record
Episode 117 (Top 10 Xzibit songs)
New episode! This week I'm joined by Kane, Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Diz Mega to finish out our 3 episode series on the Likwit Crew. After appearing on King Tee's "IV Life" and Tha Alkaholiks "Coast II Coast" albums, Mr. X to the Z started giving us quality solo albums in 96 and never looked back. From his raspy unique voice to his flawless flow, we look back on his entire career and are rem
Episode 116 (Top 10 Tha Alkaholiks songs)
New episode! We continue covering the Likwit family this week. I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to talk about a group that first showed up on King Tee's "Tha Triflin Album" and ended up blazing, or drinking, their own trail. Mixing fun, but lyrical, flows behind head nodding beats, the trio of Tash, J-Ro & E-Swift gave us 5 straight high quality records, and we talk about all of th
Episode 115 (Top 10 King Tee songs)
We're BACK! In the Season 5 premiere I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Diz Mega & Ben Neumann to talk about the West Coast pioneer, King Tee. Tee isn't brought up enough when talking about West Coast artists & their impact. From his iconic album covers, his classic songs from the late 80's/early 90's, to introducing the world to Tha Alkaholiks, the OG member of the Likwit Crew deserves his spot
Episode 114 (Bake Lo interview)
New episode! In the season finale Riplak & I sit down with Detroit area MC, Bake Lo. We talk about when he first started rhyming, the Detroit Horrorcore scene/history, Fly High tour & life on the road, touring Canada, the bus accident with Shaggy 2 Dope that almost took their life and much more. Thanks to every single listener, this is the last episode of Season 4, but we will be back in t
Episode 113 (Henny Holyfield interview)
New episode! This week I sit down with West Coast MC, Henny Holyfied. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop, how his rap name evolved over his career, positive messages in Hip-Hop, the Fly High tour with Kriz Kaliko, his radio show "Top Shelf Radio", and much more. As always the audio version can be found on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Inst
Episode 112 (Astray interview)
New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with Michigan rapper Astray. We talk about his first memories of Hip-Hop, his first studio expierence, signing with Shady Records, a great story about the first time he met Eminem, joining Whitney Peyton & Alpha Howse and much more. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms & the video version is on YouTube.Follow the podca
Episode 111 (Marcel P. Black interview)
New Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with the Oklahoma MC, Marcel P. Black. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop & the connection between African oral traditions leading to African American Spirituals during slavery to Hip-Hop being formed. Marcel also talks about being the face of the "real MC's don't rap over vocals" movement, talks about some crazy show memories and much mor
Episode 110 (Top 10 Krs-One songs)
New episode!!! We're back at the roundtable where I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Kane to talk about one of the greatest MC's who has ever lived. After 5 classic albums with his group BDP, "The Teacher" went solo and gave us almost 20 more albums. BDP will be another show, this week we're just focusing on those solo records, and there was a lot to choose from. He's your favorite rappers favorite
Episode 109 (Yukmouth interview)
New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with Yumouth of The Luniz. He talks about 1st hearing Hip-Hop as a kid, meeting Dru Down at Too Shorts studio, the idea behind and making of "I Got 5 On It", his solo career, crazy show memories and much more. As always, the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms (Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, etc.) and the video version is o
Episode 108 (Murder One of SPC interview)
New Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with Murder One of the South Park Coalition. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop, when he started rapping, meeting K-Rino, going to High School with Ganksta NIP, the SPC, new music & much more. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms & the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram & X:
Episode 107 (Top 10 House of Pain songs)
NEW EPISODE! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Ben Neumann to discuss the career of House of Pain. Although really only putting out music for a 5 year span, Everlast, Danny Boy & DJ Lethal delivered 3 high quality albums that have stood the test of time. From "Jump Around" to their underrated last album, we cover it all. Did your favorite House of Pain song make the lis
Episode 106 (Top 10 Wu-Tang Clan songs)
NEW EPISODE!!! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Kane to talk about one of the most infamous groups in not only Hip-Hop history, but music history period. With 9 MC's, all with different styles, dark gritty beats & kung fu samples, the Wu-Tang Clan came out of nowhere in 1993 and took Hip-Hop by storm. We discuss the top songs from Wu-Tang Clan albums only (we will eventually do epi
Episode 105 (Gripsta Interview)
NEW Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with one of the most underrated female MC's to come out of the West Coast, Gripsta. From her first memories of Hip-Hop, to being discovered by Ice-T and appearing on his "Home Invasion" album, to working on the classic "Murder Squad" album, to her album getting shelved in the mid 90's, to the new music she's working on and so much more. Don't sleep
Episode 104 (Top 10 MC Breed songs)
New episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Gozza to discuss one of the pioneers of Midwest Hip-Hop. One of the first to come out of the Midwest nationally, he gave us a classic debut album with an even more classic song. And through the 90's a new album almost every year. From his early work with DFC, to his work with 2Pac, The D.O.C., Too Short and more, MC Breed is a tr
Episode 103 (Top 10 Everlast songs)
NEW EPISODE!!! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler and Ben Neumann to discuss the solo career of Whitey Ford. From his early days with Ice-T's Rhyme Synicate, to joining a legendary group, to switching it up in the late 90's while always keeping it Hip-Hop, Everlast is the definition of a true artist. Did your favorite Everlast song make the cut? As always you can find the audio ve
Episode 102 (Top 10 WC songs)
New episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Diz Mega to discuss the career of one of the most underrated West Coast MC's. From his early days with Low Profile with Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate, to his Madd Circle days, to Westside Connection and beyond, there's no doubt WC has given us some amazing music. Did your favorite WC song make the list? As always the audio version is a
Episode 101 (Top 10 Sir Mix-A-Lot songs)
New episode!!! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Diz Mega to talk about the OG of Northwest Hip-Hop. From his old school classic from 1988, to his massive crossover hit in 1992 to his underrated songs that came after that hit, Sir Mix-A-Lot has given Hip-Hop some really great records. Did your favorite Mix-A-Lot songs make the list? As always, the audio version is available o
Episode 100 (Top 10 Three 6 Mafia songs)
We're back! And this weeks episode is our 100th! I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Kane & Riplak as we talk about a group from Memphis who came with their own sound, and after taking over the underground Memphis scene, moved on to national success. Love them or hate them, you can't deny the impact Triple 6 had on Hip-Hop, especially Southern Hip-Hop. So, this week, Top 10 Three 6 Mafia songs. As alw
Episode 99 (Top 10 Common songs)
New Episode! First off I want to say RIP to Chino XL, one of the greatest lyricists to ever do it, and a personal friend. Not only those who knew you, but the world, will miss you. This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Slang & Diz Mega to discuss the career of maybe the top MC to ever come out of the Windy City. From his early boom bap roots, to his evolution throughout his career, Common has
Episode 98 (Top 10 Naughty By Nature songs)
New episode!!! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to discuss a group who not only made multiple Hip-Hop anthems in the 90's, but also kept every single ounce of street cred while doing it. Headed by maybe one of the most underrated, and top, MC's ever, Treach, Naughty By Nature were so much more than just those crossover hits. So, this week, Top 10 Naughty By Nature songs. As a
Episode 97 (Top 10 Jay-Z songs)
NEW EPISODE! This week Raven Hunter, Kane, Brad Salder & I sit down to discuss the career of the career of the of the few Hip-Hop billionaires. Some call him one the greatest, some think he's overrated, however you feel, you can't deny he has had an impact on Hip-Hop. This week, top 10 Jay-Z songs. As always, you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, Google
Episode 96 (Top 10 Kanye West songs)
New Episode! This week I attempt to seperate the art from the artist. I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Kane (kind of) to discuss one of the most controversial artists Hip-Hop has ever produced. We sit down to discuss the career of Chicago producer/MC, Kanye West. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Google, Apple, etc.)
Episode 95 (Top 10 Chino XL songs)
New Episode! This episode is for the Hip-Hop heads who love lyrical skill. This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to discuss one of the top lyricists to ever pick up a mic. From his classic debut, up to his album last year, this MC has earned the name Lyrical Jesus. This week, Top 10 Chino XL songs. Did your favorite Chi song make the cut? As always, the audio version can be found
Episode 94 (Top 10 Snoop Dogg songs)
New Episode!!! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Diz Mega to talk about one of the biggest stars Hip Hop has ever created. From his early days on Death Row & appearing on 2 classic albums, to almost 20 solo albums later, we cover the entire career of Snoop D O double G. This week, Top 10 Snoop Dogg songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platf
Episode 93: Top 10 Kam songs
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Surreal the MC & Diz Mega to discuss the career of a MC I always thought was underrated. From hitting the scene with his cousin Ice Cube in the early 90's, to delivering a classic debut, Kam helped put Watts on the Hip-Hop map. So this week, Top 10 Kam songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platform (Spotify, Go
Episode 91 (Top 10 DMX songs)
New episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Riplak to talk about an MC who took the industry by storm in the late 90's. Known for his gritty, street and catchy lyrics, Darkman X cemented his place in Hip-Hop history. This week, Top 10 DMX songs. Did your favorite make the cut? As always you can find the audio version of the podcast on all major podcast platforms, and the video version
Episode 90 (Top 10 NWA songs)
New Episode! This week I'm joined by Kane & Raven Hunter to talk about one of the most influential groups in Hip-Hop history. Known as the "World's Most Dangerous Group", the crew of Ice Cube, Eazy-E, MC Ren, Dr. Dre & DJ Yella (and yes Arabian Prince in the beginning) came into the game swinging and not afraid to report what was going on in the streets of their city, Compton, CA. This wee
Episode 89 (Top 10 Dr. Dre songs)
New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler, Diz Mega & Riplak, to discuss the solo career of Dr. Dre. From his early days with NWA, to Death Row, to Aftermath and beyond. There's no denying the impact he has had on Hip-Hop, and pop culture as a whole. Did your favoirte track make the list? As always, the audio version can be found on all major podcast platforms.Follow us
Episode 88 (Top 10 MC Ren songs)
New episode! In this weeks roundtable I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Surreal the MC to talk about an underrated MC who was in the "World's Most Dangerous Group". MC Ren was arguably the most polished MC when NWA started, and continued to make dope music after NWA broke up. We follow the solo career of the Ruthless Villain. Did your favorite MC Ren song make the list?Follow us on Instagram &
Episode 87 (Top 10 Erick Sermon solo songs)
New episode!!! In this weeks roundtable I sit back down with Raven Hunter & Surreal the MC to discuss the Top 10 Erick Sermon solo songs. One of the top dual threat artists in Hip-Hop history. Whether on the mic or behind the boards, the Green Eyed Bandit is a true Hip-Hop legend. Did your favorite E Double song make the cut? As always you can find the audio version on all major podcasat platf
Episode 86 (Top 10 EPMD songs)
This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Surreal the MC to talk about Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith (making dollars). That's right, top 10 EPMD songs this week. Both of them handled their buisiness in the late 80's/early 90's and beyond. Did your favorite EPMD joint make the list??? As always, the audio version can be found on all major podcast platforms.Follow the podcast on Instagram & Tw
Episode 85 (Top 10 Ludacris songs)
This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Kane to discuss the Top 10 Ludacris songs. Luda was hitting on all cylinders in the early 2000's, creating cross over hits but still keeping it Hip-Hop for hardcore heads. We cover his entire career from starting out on an Atlanta radio station up to his most recent work. Did your favorite Ludacris song make the cut?Follow the podcast on Instagram & T
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