Hip-Hop Hidden Gems
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHip-Hop Hidden Gems is all about celebrating the music that has shaped a generation (or two). The show, hosted by TheMoJoKing & Willie Freeman (AKA Vision) will focus on the artforms undervalued and underappreciated. Each episode will be dedicated to a song that didn't receive it's proper shine upon its initial release. Mo and Willie will revisit each track, and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. They also will provide interesting tidbits of information about the songs and the artists behind the music.
For hardcore hip-hop fans HHHG will provide a sense of nastalgia.
For more modest fans HHHG may be a chance to learn something new.
But for all hip hop fans HHHG will be a celebration. Come party with us.
*HHHG will now be created in seasons, so each artist can be given the deep dive that their talent deserves.
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Episodes
OutKast: Andre 3000
June 27, 2023 10:58 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBFrom the outset, Outkast members Big Boi & Andre 3000, proved to be very talented artists. Still, it is doubtful that many who heard their debut album "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" fully understood they were listening to future legends. Andre 3000 in particular is now considered one of the greatest MC's ever. With each Outkast release he seemed to change, to grow, to transcend into a superstar equally respected by the mainstream and the most stringently devoted Hip-Hop fans. In this sho...
Love, Hip-Hop & the Great Angela Winbush
February 15, 2023 00:22 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt's Valentines Day, and Hip-Hop Hidden Gems is bring the love. We start out by talking about some our favorite Hip-Hop love songs. The we get to our main artist of the episode, the legendary Angela Winbush. It's a bit of a curve ball from Mo & Willie, but it's a beautiful one. Come with us as we bask in the glory that is Angela. Please LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! You can find us on twitter @: Mo @APowerMoJo Willie @Williefreeman 19 Media Group: @19MGroup Buy yourself a shirt & support the podca...
Lupe Fiasco - 1 Jewel, 1 Verse
February 07, 2023 12:51 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBFebruary, black history month, will be a very active one for the Hip-Hop Hidden Gems. After a bit of a break it will be full gas for the next upcoming weeks. First up is a special feature from fellow 19 Media Group podcaster Tyler Mcdowell-Blanken. Tyler is one half of the Gimmick Infringement Podcast and shows off his versatility here laying out the scene of a song that influenced his adolescence. Tyler sets his sights on a 2006 classic. The song meant a lot to him growing up, and he vivid...
Nas- 1Jewel, 1 Verse
October 18, 2022 10:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome to another episode of "1 Jewel, 1 Verse". Where Hip-Hop Hidden Gems takes a deep dive into a special verse. Who is the greatest rapper of all time? That is a question that has started many debates. Everyone has an opinion, and many of these opinions clash. However there are a hand full of rappers who are sure to be in that conversation. Nas is one of those names. So how did the Hidden Gems crew sneak a song by Nasir Jones onto their podcast? It's pretty simple really. Have you he...
Chino XL
September 14, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBNot many, if any, straddle the line between obscurity and royalty like Chino XL. For many Chino is one of the best lyricist to ever touch a microphone. For others he is just the guy that Tupac dissed at the end of "Hit Em Up". He is Hip-Hop's forgotten son. (Maybe) He is also a Hip-Hop legend. (Definitely) Hip-Hop Hidden Gems podcast is back with a full length episode, and it is action packed! Join TheMoJoKing & Willie Freeman as they discuss the thin line between success & "selling out"....
Gza of Wu Tang - 1 Jewel- 1 Verse
August 05, 2022 12:46 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBWhile Willie and Mo continue to work on the next full episode of Hip-Hop Hidden Gems they enlisted some help this week for 1 Jewel- 1 Verse. Desmond of the Hip 2 Da Game podcast brings his unique skills to the HHHG courts. It's a cross over that Allen Iverson would be proud of as Desmond breaks down a verse of a true Genius, Wu Tang Clans' Gza. You won't want to miss the action, it's fan-tastic! Both Hip 2 Da Games and Hip Hop Hidden Gems are part of the 19 Media Group. You can find - Hi...
1 Jewel: 1 Verse - O.C. (Times Up)
July 19, 2022 16:10 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHip-Hop Hidden Gems returns to break down one of the best of 90's, O.C.'s "Times Up". Although O.C. may not be a household name these days in the early 1990's he dropped an absolute classic. Times Up was, for many, the anthem of a hip-hop generation. This lyrical onslaught, combined with masterful production was a masterpiece. Times Up was a song dedicated to keeping the art of hip-hop real and honest. There was a battle going on for hip-hop's soul and O.C. used all of his talent to try to ...
1 Jewel: 1 verse - Chuck D (Public Enemy)
July 04, 2022 15:31 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHip-Hop Hidden Gems returns with a 1 Jewel: 1 Verse episode focuses on the Rhyme Animal himself, Public Enemy's front man Chuck D. P. E. will go down in the history books as one of the greatest bands in American history. They taught a generation to Fight the Power & to Bring The Noise. Hip-Hop music as a whole was the sound of rebellion, but few went at it harder than these legends. And now Willie and Mo remind us all of the power of The Rebel With Out A Pause. Show Em What Ya Got gentle...
THE FATHERS DAY EPISODE
June 19, 2022 16:36 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWelcome to the Hip-Hop Hidden Gems tribute to all the dads out there. In this Father’s Day special Willie and Mo talk about some of their favorite celebrations of the father/child relationship in hip-hop. Included in this episode: Jay-Z, Nas, The Game, DMX, Juelz Santana, Will Smith & Shaquille O’Neal. Then the hosts focus on two of their favorite songs about fatherhood ever produced in hip-hop: “The Foundation” by Xzibit & “Father’s Day” by Chino XL. Finally Willie & Mo turn their attenti...
1 Jewel: 1 Verse -Scarface
June 15, 2022 15:23 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBWelcome to the second edition of HHHG's mini episodes named "1 Jewel: 1 Verse". This episode will focus on one of the verses that Scarface penned for the iconic Geto Boys song "My Minds Playing Tricks on Me". In this quick conversation Willie and Mo breakdown the majestic bars and explain why they believe it is one of the most powerful verses ever written. (And never fear loyal listeners, a full episode is on the horizon.)
1 Jewel: 1 Verse - Lauryn Hill
May 09, 2022 07:14 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWelcome to the premiere mini episode of Hip-Hop Hidden Gems named "1 Jewel: 1 Verse". While we take our time to construct our full episodes we know we can not leave our passionate listeners without some gems. So in these shorter verses we will focus on some our favorite verses and explain why we feel they are so special. In this first episode we will focus on the great Lauryn Hill and her verse on the song "Zealots".
Big Daddy Kane -Mortal Combat
April 11, 2022 17:35 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBHip-Hop Hidden Gems was created to celebrate underappreciated artist & songs of the past. While the art form of hip-hop continues to engrave itself into popular culture worldwide, it is a must we give credit to those that paved the way. On episode 2 the HHHG crew focus on an All-Time great MC, Big Daddy Kane. While Kane's second album "It's A Big Daddy Thing" is known to be a classic to old school heads, it needs to get more appreciation in today's era. Willie Freeman and TheMoJoKing set thei...
EP1: Gang Starr
November 24, 2021 14:48 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBHip-Hop Hidden Gems was created to celebrate underappreciated artist & songs of the past. While the art form of hip-hop continues to engrave itself into popular culture worldwide, it is a must we give credit to those that paved the way. Coming off their critically acclaimed episode 0 (about the Big Daddy Kane vs KRS-1 Verzuz), the HHHG crew return for their official debut. Here on Episode 1 Willie Freeman & TheMoJoKing take a fresh look at a criminally underrated Gang Starr classic. Yes, the...
EP0: Big Daddy Kane Vs KRS-One The Epic Verzuz Preview
October 15, 2021 15:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe battle of a generation is upon us.: Kane vs KRS. Verzuz has really taken it to the next level with having these two titans of hip-hop face off. Who will win? What will each do? Come in and let the Hip-Hop Hidden Gems crew break it down for you. There are many preview shows out there, but Vision and TheMoJoKing have put their blood sweat and tears into Hip-Hop for decades. The is the definitive sneak peak into the battle that will define a generation. Intro: 0:00 The Show That SHould've B...