Podcast where I talk to friends about the artists, subgenres, trends, and styles of Hip Hop.
Episode 0: Enter the Multi-Verse
Episode 1: DMX
Guest: Deran Pursoo
We chat about growing up as big DMX fans, his impact, legacy, appeal, as well as our favorite albums and songs.
Episode 2: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
The group that put the Midwest on the map, melodic flows on the map, and took over where NWA left off.
Guest: Ashley “Murph” Reynolds
We chat about growing up as big Bone fans, their incredibly unique style, underrated legacy, and of course our favorite albums and songs.
Episode 3: J. Cole’s Off-Season
The real work happens in the off-season
Guest: Neri Gabriel
We talk about the middle child and if he really climbed back on top with his sixth album released in May 2021.
Episode 4: Miami Bass
If you ain’t on this train, you ain’t nobody.
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
We discuss our feelings towards the Miami Bass subgenre that was popular in the 80s and 90s and list our favorite songs.
Episode 5: Digital Underground – Sex Packets
The P-funk freaks of the industry thatdidwhattheyliked
Guest: Ali “DaAliCat” McDonald
We review a few tracks from this debut album that caused a huge buzz back in 1990 and had people doing the ridiculous Humpty Dance.
Episode 6: Ludacris – Back for the First Time
How the Dirty South game got switched
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
We review a few songs from Ludacris’ debut back in 2000 and discuss our experience with early Luda music.
Episode 7: 2Pac – Better Dayz
The ghost of 2pac returns 6 years after his death to further solidify his legend
Guest: Daniel “Versifier” Gurley
We review a few tracks from this 2002 album and our love for the rare acoustic guitar rap song.
Episode 8: Atlanta Bass Scene
How the ATLiens invaded the booty bass
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
We discuss the history and pioneers of the Atlanta Bass scene as well as our favorite songs.
Episode 9: Eve – Love Is Blind
Eve’s classic tale about domestic violence
Guest: Shane “Riot” Manier
We break down the lyrics and video for Eve’s hit song and discuss why these situations happen. Also, we chat about Shane’s poetry albums and books.
Episode 10: Busta Rhymes
The true leader of the new school
Guest: Neri Gabriel
We talk about the living legend, how he was received in the Caribbean, and all our favorite albums and songs.
Episode 11: Nelly – Country Grammar
Pop rap never popped quite like this, it just needed a little more hip hop cred.
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
Nelly’s debut is the 8th highest selling rap album of all time, but how good is it really?
Episode 12: DJing
The first element that got this whole Hip Hop thing started
Guest: Leonard “DJ Answer” Johnson
We discuss the history and role of the DJ as well as the different types of Hip Hop DJs. Also, Answer gives advice for anybody interested in the craft.
Future Episodes Planned
Episode ?: 2Pac
Hip Hop’s most fascinating and iconic figure.
featuring Chelsea “The Glamorous” Johnson
Episode ?: 2 Live Crew, the Miami Bass Scene, and Censorship
The wild Hip Hop scene that shaped the southern sound and all the controversy that came with it.
featuring Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
Episode ?: Rap Game/Crack Game
A deep dive into the appeal of music about drug dealing?
featuring Deran Pursoo