Hip-Hop Now Podcast
A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Hip-Hop music and culture, covering new releases, artist interviews, and industry trends.
Episodes
Do We Care About These Jay-Z Interviews?
On this new episode, Jay-Z and Rick Rubin's interview series, "Jay-Z in 8" is six episodes deep on HBO Max and I haven't watched one. Do We Care? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin
The Bomb Squad
The Bomb Squad The powerhouse production team, The Bomb Squad crafted the sound for some of rap’s greatest artists and groups. From Public Enemy and Slick Rick to L.L. Cool J and Run DMC, there sound energized a generation of hip-hop legends. Not a team to be limited to the the 80s and early 90s, they seldomly get mentioned when fans talk about production teams. On this episode, Vegas and Tony lay
#1996 Illadelph Halflife
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" We're in Philly for this one! The Roots changed how hip hop heads viewed them with a brand new album that put Philly boombap on the map. That album was, Illadelph Halflife! A undeniable hip hop classic! Let's talk about it!See more from my gue
Still The Blueprint?
On this new episode, Vegas talks about the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z's album, "The Blueprint" and what the experience was like on September 11, 2001 when it released. The Snoop Dogg biopic is in motion and now has casted it's Biggie Smalls. Is Kendrick Lamar considered a lazy artist because he drops new albums every two to three years? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTu
So We're Good with A.I. Now?
On this new episode, Jay-Z finesses fans into listening to old music at his "Listening Party." Dr. Dre takes a stance in the A.I. music argument. Vegas recaps the best releases/recommendations from August 2026. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $
#1996 Atliens
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Similar to Nas in 1996, Outkast returned with a new path to greatest on their second album, Atliens. Primed by André 3000's comments on stage at the 1995 Source Awards, "The South got something to say," became the first signal that southern hi
What Did Keffe D Say?!
On this new episode, Vegas recaps the first week of Duane "Keffe D" Davis's trial for the murder of 2Pac, along with reviewing Keffe D's book. Ebro says a well known female emcee told him that female fans of hers are not rap fans. Vegas also reviews The Game's new album, The Documentary III. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDR
Sleeping on the GOD
On this new episode, The best albums/mixtapes of July 2026. Busta Rhymes has tremendous momentum with this new J. Dilla collaboration. Vegas slept on Rakim's new single, "A Different Kind," and here's why. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegas
Fools Mate?
On this new episode, Snoop Dogg biopic on the way. 38 Spesh readys a response to all with, "Fools Mate." 5 albums still in Vegas's rotation. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beat
Radio Snitching
On this new episode, Funk Flex radio snitching on Dj Enuff is crazy! 38 Spesh is moving the goal post now that Jadakiss has responded? Vegas reviews Rick Ross's latest album, "Set in Stone." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme
Best of 2026 So Far
On this new episode, Vegas presents his best albums and mixtapes of 2026...So Far. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasw
#1996 It Was Written
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Lead by the marketing campaing slogan, "Nas is Coming," It Was Written had to live up to tremendous expectations following his classic debut Illmatic. With unmatched hype, Nas packed out the "sophmore jinx with a album that rivals is debut in
#1996 Reasonable Doubt
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt is better than you remember. Peak lyrics, beats custom made for a hustler, and a determination to be mentioned amongst the greats. This was Jay-Z at his hungriest. Let's talk about it!Special thanks to my
"First the Fat Boys Break Up"
On this new episode, the Griselda break up was real. Baby Keem says he's better than the current big 3 of Kendrick, Drake, and J. Cole. What was Drake's mindset during the battle with Kendrick Lamar? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-no
Battle Season Again?
On this new episode, 38 Spesh says Jadakiss is scared to jump on a track with him again?! 30 years of 2Pac's legendary diss track, "Hit-Em Up." Does Jay-Z need to drop an album after dissing several people at his Roots Picnic performance? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.te
Graffiti Isn't A Part of Hip Hop?!
On this new episode, Max B's wave is over. Jay-Z said what about Graffiti?! Daz is selling bootleg copies of Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" on social media. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp: $Veg
#1996 Hard Core
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Sexy lyrics existed in hip-hop music before 1996, but not like this. Hip-Hop was always a male dominated art and filled with misogyny. Lil Kim's, Hard Core flipped the tables. Not only did the ladies love this unfiltered brand of "femcee" but
ICEMAN Review
On this new episode, Vegas reviews Drake's highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP Mem
Hip Hop Media Mafia
On this new episode, who resides at the top of Complex's hip-hop media list? Vegas reviews AZ's latest album, "Doe or Die 3." Is the boombap resurgence over? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashAp
That Real Hip-Hop!
On this new episode, Drake announces his new album release date with a icy rollout. The best albums of March and April 2026. Vegas reviews the new commemorative book, "Run DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-h
Sleepers in the Catalog 2
On this week's bonus episode, slept on albums in your favorite artists catalog...part2! Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqcUY4TzszoSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP Memberships
Is 2026 A Slow Year?
On this new episode, Wu-Tang Clan makes it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Are we cancelling KRS One for his defense of the late Afrika Bambaataa? Is 2026 a slow year for hip hop albums? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podc
#1996 Beats Rhymes and Life
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest returned with a new album in 1996. Hot off the heels of a second classic album in Midnight Mauraders, 3 "long" years had passed. The landscape of hip-hop had changed dramatically from 1993 to 1996. A hardc
#1996 The Coming
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" It had been 3 years since Busta Rhymes was kicked out of the rap group, Leaders of the New School. With the competitive environment that was 1996, Busta was charged with laying the path for his solo career. Would he sink or swim was the questi
Jay-Z is Back Outside!
On this new episode, Jay-Z announces two huge show dates. Mach Hommy and Black Thought have an joint album on the way. We also talk about Rappers using A.I. for their music videos. Some do it right while others get it wrong. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-
#1996 Stakes is High
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" De La Soul thrived at a time when most old school rappers would of fell off. Not only did they drop a new album in the highly competitive year of 1996, they dropped one of the best. The trio stood tall on perserving the culture at a time when
Will 50 Rap About It?
On this new episode, 50 Cent versus T.I. & Family. Vegas talks about his votes for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Busta Rhymes announces a sequel to his collaborative mixtape with the late J. Dilla, "Dillagence 2." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/
Wayne Rappin' Nonsense?
On this new episode, LaRussel says Lil Wayne lacks substance in his bars. Roc Nation starts nostalgic rollout for the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Vegas reviews Baby Keem's second album, Casino. Let's talk about it!Celebrating Hip-Hop from 1996! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashAp
#1996 The Score
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Fugees was a group that didn't benefit from a stellar debut like Columbia Records labelmate Nas. They could of easily faded away like other artist from the early 90s whose sound seemed stuck in a fun but brief era of East Coast hip-hop. Lucky
The Fall Off Album Review
On this new episode, Vegas reviews J. Cole's "final" album, "The Fall-Off." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP Member
#1996 All Eyez on Me/Makaveli
It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" This month's selection is special. 1996 was 2Pac's last year alive and he put together an unprecented run dropping two Platinum albums in the same year. The double album, All Eyez on Me and his "final" studio recording Makaveli The Don Killumi
Jadakiss vs Common?
On this new episode, Mass Appeal continues to drop clues about their next rollout, "Imagine That!" Vegas reviews the new Roc Marciano album, “656.” The Internet debates Jadakiss vs Common? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclov
J. Cole Returns!
On this new episode, John Forté passes away and the internet celebrates his work. Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound was hospitalized with a serious health issue. J. Cole drops “The Fall Off” album art, release date, new song/and video (Disc 2 Track 2). Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegaswor
2026 Preview Show
On this new episode, Vegas recaps 2025 and talks about his expectations for Hip-Hop in 2026. Let's talk about it!Read the Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/2026-preview?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewerHere's an "Best of 2025" Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?lsSupport and becom
Best Albums of 2025!
On this new episode, Vegas names his best hip-hop albums of the year, including his Top 5! Let's talk about it!Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?lsSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz
Legend Has It Series Review
On this new episode, special guest Ahk joins Vegas for a review of the Mass Appeal album series, "Legend Has It" which included new albums from Slick Rick, De La Soul, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, and Nas/DJ Premier. Let's talk about it!Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/legend-has-it/pl.u-qLBat21l3JRSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: http
Nas & Dj Premier "Light Years" Album Review
On this new episode, Vegas reviews Nas and DJ Premier's highly anticipated album, "Light-Years." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=f
Best Albums of November 2025
On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from November 2025. Let's talk about it! ...Oh yea, De La Soul's album is called "Cabin in the Clouds." My bad.Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx
Don't Call It A Classic?
On this new episode, what albums from the years 2020 through 2025 would you call a classic? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
De La Did That!
On this new episode, Vegas reviews De La Soul's new album, "Cabin in the Sky." Nas and Dj Premier give us a release date for their long awaited album. Stove God Cooks isn't dropping until 2026 and Vegas has thoughts about that. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://op
Is Hip-Hop DEAD?
On this new episode, Max B is free, now what? Grammy nominations are out and Kendrick could clean up again. No Hip-Hop records on Billboard's Hot 100 list equals Hip-Hop is dead?! Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a
Best Albums of October 2025
On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from October 2025. This will become a monthly episode. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_me
Cam Suing Isn't Like Drake Suing
On this new episode, Cam'ron is suing J. Cole for breach of contract. Jay-Z says he is untouchable in a Verzuz battle. Vegas reviews Big L's new album, "Harlem's Finest: Return of the King." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/don
Book Review: Only God Can Judge Me
On this new episode, Vegas reviews the new 2Pac biography "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur" by nest-selling author Jeff Pearlman. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_c
Best Albums from Each Month in 2025
On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from each month. This will become a monthly episode. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medi
Will You Watch Verzuz Again?
On this new episode, The Verzuz series returns with Cash Money Records vs. No Limit Records. Vegas review's Mobb Deeps latest album, "Infinite." Big L's posthumous album is set to release on Halloween. Also, in a bonus segment, Vegas names five D'Angelo hip-hop collaborations. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/
The Legend of MF DOOM
MF DOOM is one of the most influential hip-hop emcees of all time. Hitting the scene in the 90s as Zev Love X with the group KMD, transforming his image and style after the passing of his brother (DJ Subroc), “Mad Flows”, “Metal Face”, “Metal Fingers” DOOM became an unmistakenly original and groundbreaking artist. His influence spans generations and YOU WILL SPELL HIS NAME RIGHT after this episode
Pitchforks Top 100 Albums List
On this bonus episode, Vegas talks about Pitchfork's "Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums" list, and why so many media outlets make them. Let's talk about it!Pitchfork's "Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums" list: https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-rap-albums-all-time/ Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 20
Go to Albums: Alchemist Edition
On this week's episode, five of Vegas's favorite instrumental albums from Alchemist! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/arts/music/roy-hargrove-jazz-music.htmlSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, P
That Time in Hip-Hop: Drake's "Take Care"
It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about Drake's sophmore album, "Take Care" and it's place in hip-hop history! Is it a classic, is it hip-hop, and more!*No Ovhoes were injured during the taping of this episode ;-)Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@hiphopnowpodCheck out Tony's podcast
Dre Wants Perfection
On this week's episode, Dr. Dre recorded several songs with DipSet that will never be released. Clipse perform at the Vatican?! Vegas re-reviews Jay Electronica's once leaked solo album, "Act II" along with a bonus release. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinHip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: Don't Call It
New Album on the Way?
On this week's episode, is there a new Jay-Z album on the way? Will Stove God Cooks get the opportunity to finally drop a new album? Young Thug, and others, confuse "the streets" with hip-hop music and culture. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinHip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: Don't Call It A ClassicSupp
Is Supreme Clientele 2 Good?
On this week's episode, Vegas reviews new albums from Ghostface Killah and Chance the Rapper! Fivio Foreign worked with Nas but says he doesn't really know his music. Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" soars due to a Cardi B cover of it...and her version is hot! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan S
Stand Out Features!
On this week's episode, five stand out features in hip-hop history! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/arts/music/roy-hargrove-jazz-music.htmlSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and m
Ranking Mobb Deep Albums
On this week's episode, we're ranking all of the albums in Mobb Deep's discography! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/arts/music/roy-hargrove-jazz-music.htmlSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Ph
JID Got Next?
On this week's episode, Vegas review's JID's brand new album, "God Does Like Ugly." Salt-n-Pepa battle Universal Music Group for copyright. Kendrick and Drake do battle, again, but at the MTV VMAs! Let's talk about it! Vegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/arts/music/roy-hargrove-jazz-music.htmlSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoo
Excited for Supreme Clientele 2?
On this week's episode, Ghostface Killah officially announces, "Supreme Clientele 2." Joey Bada$$ airs out Columbia Records on IG Live. Vegas reflects on 30 years of Raekwon's debut classic album, "Only Built for Cuban Linx." Let's talk about it! Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37121279-hip-hop-now-podca
Illmatic Live with Orchestra!
On this bonus episode, host Vegas saw Nas perform his debut album, "Illmatic" live with the Philadelphia Orchestra. This is the review!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119...Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme musi
Ghost Writer vs Co Writer?
On this week's episode, Raekwon drops a new album and we have a review of it! Drake says the U.K. has the best rappers? Murs, and his comments on ghost writing versus co writing. Does Hip-Hop need to change it's views on this? Let's talk about it! Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37121279-hip-hop-now-pod
"Let God Sort Em Out" Review
On this bonus episode,we bring in frequent contributor Ahk to review the new Clipse album, "Let God Sort Em Out!"Learn more about Ahk and his work here: Nine 7 MediaSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119...Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHi
Sleepers in the Catalog
On this week's episode, slept on albums in your favorite artists catalog! Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)Blue Sky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: HHNP FB PageHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme musi
Clipse Album Overhyped?
On this week's episode, is the Clipse's new album being overhyped? Cam'ron plans to release a memoir. Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist announce a new album, "Alfredo 2." Let's talk about it! Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37121279-hip-hop-now-podcast Hip-Hop NOW Podcast'sTheme music is produced by McLovin Be
Should Travis Scott Respond to Pusha T?
On this week's episode, Pusha T goes at Travis Scott in the Clipse's latest song, "So Be It." Lil Wayne's son says his pops wrote a lot of records for Drake? Vegas reviews Dave East and Young Chris's latest project, "Fine Dining." Let's talk about it! Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37121279-hip-hop-now-
Is Lil Wayne Officially Washed?
On this week's episode, Should the "The Carter VI" be Lil Wayne's last album? Timbaland starts a label using A.I. artist. Vegas reviews Slick Rick's brand new album, "Victory." Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)Blue Sky/Twitte
Best of 2025 So Far
On this week's episode, it's the best hip hop albums of 2025...so far! Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)Blue Sky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: HHNP FB PageHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music
Eminem over Kendrick?
On this week's episode, Kendrick snubbed for Eminem at the American Music Awards. Did Joey Bada$$ actually win the battle against the West Coast? 5 hip-hop albums currently in Vegas's rotation. Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beat
What is Post-Modern Hip-Hop?
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Is Spotifys Algorithm Ruining Music?
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Does Joey Bada$$ Look Desperate?
On this week's episode, Joey Bada$$ is back to taking shots at his ops while baiting Kendrick. Styles P. states the big difference between him and Jim Jones. Vegas reviews Snoop Dogg's latest album, "Is It a Crime." Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovi
Greatest Battle of All Time?
On this week's episode, Andre 3000 drops another non hip-hop album. The 2025 BET Awards nominations are in. Reflecting on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake a year later. Let's talk about it!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit HHNP Logo MerchHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)Blue Sky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik
Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Matter to Hip-Hop?
On this week's episode, Rhymefest got it wrong? Eminem didn't call him the N-word. Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa make the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Does Hip-Hop care about the Hall? Vegas reviews three new projects from Lloyd Banks, Benny the Butcher, and Jericho Jackson (Elzhi & Krysis). Let's talk about it!Rhymefest vs. Eminem 1990s battle video Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE!
Ruthless Records
It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about "Ruthless Records" and it's place in hip-hop history! Mixtapes, websites, and the origins of content creation.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@hiphopnowpodCheck out Tony's podcast: Da DomeThat Time in Hip-Hop recommendations Playlist!Apple Mu
What's Too Personal in A Rap Battle?
On this week's episode, Nas stays hungry by striving to create a song he could call his favorite. Rhymefest talks about a 1998 emcee battle where Eminem called him the "N-Word." Vegas reviews the latest album from Wu-Tang Clan & Mathematics, "Black Samson: The Bastard Swordsman." Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: Sinners Movie Review LivestreamSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldi
Do You Like Sequels?
On this week's episode, Lil Wayne reveals the tracklisting for "Tha Carter 6." Mass Appeal Records announces 7 new albums from 7 rap icons releasing this year! Vegas reviews Wiz Khalifa's latest album, "Kush & Orange Juice 2." Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSupport on CashApp: $Veg
Go to Albums (Livestream)
Join me and leave comments about some of your "go-to" albums?Substack on Ice Cube's "Death Certificate": https://substack.com/@vegasworldinc/note/p-142827750?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=3bx8bc Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced
Who Are Some of the Elite Duos in Hip Hop?
On this week's episode, Xzibit’s new album “Kingmaker” is shaping up to be interesting with the release of the tracklisting. Will Smith rapping over Griselda production? Five elite hip-hop duos and more! Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Sh
Is Dilla the Greatest Producer of All Time?
On this week's episode, Big Sean thinks J.Dilla is the greatest producer of all time. Vegas reviews B.G.'s latest album, "Freedom of Speech." Five elite hip-hop disographies and more! Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone
Are You Listening?
On this week's episode, Leaked tracklist with new songs surface from a previously unreleased version of Biggie's, "Life Afte Death." 10 years of Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" album. Rapper's crashing out for engagement is getting out of hand. Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSupp
CITY XF GAWD
On this episode, Vegas interviews Chicago emcee, IAMGAWD. He talks about the origins of his name, the impression 2Pac's "Brenda's Got A Baby" had on him at the age of 5, restoring Chicago's hip hop dominace, and his new album with Ill City, "City xf Gawd."Learn more about IAMGAWD and his music here:https://nxmedixcre.bandcamp.com/musicSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies
Do You Want the Blog Era Back?
On this week's episode, 50 Cent's sophmore album, wack or fire? Cuban Linx accuses Cam & Ma$e of stealing the song, "Horse and Carriage." Rappers from the Blog Era are trying to bring back the feeling? Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Sh
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