Hip Hop MultiVerse

#51 RR&B III: 00s (with Lil Gritz)

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494

#50 Platinum Era: 1996

Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.

#49 Arrested Development - Bullets in the Chamber

Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ

#48 - Platinum Era: 1995

Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722

#47 Platinum Era - Introduction

Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4

#46 Hustler Rap I - Definition & History

Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5

#45 Nas' King's Disease III

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2

#44 Missy's SupaDupaFly

As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.

#43 UGK

Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442

#42 RR&B II: 90s (with Lil Gritz)

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10ZrITHGIsMNy2mBxTE8ry?si=c5659a70fdf1438b

#41 G-Funk III: Favorite Albums and Songs (with Cousin Neri)

Where I Wanna Pod Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs. Email feedback to [email protected] G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

#40 G-Funk II: Discussion (with Cousin Neri)

Podulators!!!! Mount Up. Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre. Email feedback to [email protected] G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561...

#39 G-Funk I: History (with Cousin Neri)

Nuthin' But a Pod Thang "We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want" Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang". Email feedback to Hi...

#38 Electrofunk Hip Hop

Planet Pod Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them? Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic". Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night" Email fee...

#37 UGK's Underground Kingz

Int'l Podders Anthem For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album. Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up Email questions to [email protected] Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c

#36 Three Six Mafia (with Ashley Reynolds)

Tear da Pod Up Guest: Ashley Reynolds We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups. The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them. Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip Email questions to [email protected] Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found...

#35 UGK's Dirty Money (Snapshot Review with Lil Gritz)

Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group.

#34 UGK's Super Tight and Ridin' Dirty

Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK.

#33 Nas' King's Disease II

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Nobody

#32 Nas' King's Disease I (Snapshot Review)

The Pod was all good til it went bad On this episode Darwan and Whit review key tracks from Nas' grammy award winning album King's Disease and judge whether it's deserved or if he was just given a lifetime achievement award. King's Disease series curated playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=19df7a7d9f7544ab

#31 - Hip Hop Nutcracker

Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience over the holidays watching the Hip Hop Nutcracker.

#30 - 2Pacalypse Now (Album Review with Chelsea "Glamorous" Johnson)

Darwan and 2pac superfan Chelsea discuss their thoughts on 2Pac's debut album.

#30 - 2Pacalypse Now (Album Review)

Darwan and 2pac superfan Chelsea discuss their thoughts on 2Pac's debut album.

#29 Joyner's Evolution (Album Review)

Darwan and Ash review Joyner's underrated EP

#28 Teddy Riley

Episode on one of Hip Hop's greatest producers. Check the playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aL6klx1oAUGbPKzPD4WGX?si=f896e78a0c374b95

#27 Clipse's Lord Willin

Dive into official debut and highest selling album for the Clipse.

#26 UGK's Too Hard to Swallow (Album Review)

For this episode I review the debut from UGK that pioneered Dirty South Rap.

#25 Black Star (Album Review)

Episode on Black Star first album! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6RrdFCv97AGBODLCc01eCR?si=e98b19a847c84d17

#24 Clipse' Exclusive Audio Footage (Album Review)

For my first solo episode I do a review on the planned debut Exclusive Audio Footage by Clipse.

#23 Kendrick's Mr. Morale (Album Review)

Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the second half of the new Kendrick album. We give our takes on if it is truly a classic or overrated? Key Tracks to check out Count Me Out Mr Morale

#22 Kendrick's Big Steppers (Album Review)

Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the brand new Kendrick album but it ends up going longer than expected. Is it truly a classic or is Kendrick overrated? Key Tracks to check out N95 Die Hard Father Time

#21 - Lost Boyz' Legal Drug Money (Album Review)

Album review of Lost Boyz debut album "Legal Drug Money"

#20 Dungeon Family (with Marquis Love)

On this episode Marquis and I dive into the legendary ATL collective and discuss our takes on them. Check out the curated Dungeon Family playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AyoRRkY0AiaCkR3WXx6Ve?si=de79de1cd9cd472e For all requests and inquiries send to: [email protected]

#19 - RR&B I - 80s (with Lil Gritz)

The wife reacts to early songs that combined R&B and Rap before it became the norm. Songs Reviewed Chaka Khan and Melle Mel - I Feel For You Midnight Star and Ecstacy from Whodini - Don't Rock the Boat Rick James and Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap Jody Watley and Eric B. & Rakim - Friends Levert and Heavy D - Just Coolin Al B. Sure! and Slick Rick - If I'm Not Your Lover Quincy Jones, Melle Mel, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee  - Back on the Block Janet Jackson and Heavy D - Alright (House Rap R...

RR&B I - 80s (with Lil Gritz)

#18 - Linkin Park (with Mahat Mama)

In the Pod, It doesn't even matter The hot mom twitch gamer Mahat Mama joins Darwan on discussing their fandom of Linkin Park as teenagers and how they view them today. We also share our favorite tracks from the rap-rock band despite all the miscommunication and awkwardness going on. https://www.twitch.tv/mahatmama https://twitter.com/Mahat_Mama https://www.instagram.com/mahat_mama/ Check out the curated Linkin Park playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MReoq5Kp68GBtP0G9dXYY?si...

Linkin Park (with Mahat Mama)

The hot mom twitch gamer Mahat Mama joins Darwan on discussing their fandom of Linkin Park as teenagers and how they view them today. We also share our favorite tracks from the rap-rock band despite all the miscommunication and awkwardness going on. https://www.twitch.tv/mahatmama https://twitter.com/Mahat_Mama https://www.instagram.com/mahat_mama/ Check out the curated Linkin Park playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MReoq5Kp68GBtP0G9dXYY?si=7e2a141415e14aaf For all requests...

Death Row Records (with Neri Gabriel)

The record label for hip hop fans that are tired of seeing the executive producer all in the video and put the west on top. Darwan and cousin Neri discuss the crazy history of the infamous but legendary Death Row Records from the classic albums, legendary artists, east-west rivalry, and of course finishes with picking their favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Dr Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang" "Snoop - Who Am I" "Snoop - Gin & Juice" "...

#17 - Death Row Records (with Neri Gabriel)

Nuthin But a Pod Thang The record label for hip hop fans that are tired of seeing the executive producer all in the video and put the west on top. Darwan and cousin Neri discuss the crazy history of the infamous but legendary Death Row Records from the classic albums, legendary artists, east-west rivalry, and of course finishes with picking their favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Dr Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang" "Snoop - Who Am I" ...

Tales of Nas (with Ryan Clagg)

#16 - Tales of Nas (with Ryan Clagg)

2 Live Crew & Censorship

Whitney and I discuss the Miami Bass hip hop group the 2 Live Crew and their legal struggles during their heyday. Email feedback to [email protected] Song discussed: 2 Live Crew - Banned in the USA Recommended to listen to it prior to listening to episode.

#15 - 2 Live Crew & Censorship

Our hero, Luke Skywalker Whitney and I discuss the Miami Bass hip hop group the 2 Live Crew and their legal struggles during their heyday. Email feedback to [email protected] Song discussed: 2 Live Crew - Banned in the USA Recommended to listen to it prior to listening to episode.

#14 - Twista (with Ashley Reynolds)

Twista (with Ashley Reynolds)

The Genius & Prince Rakeem - Wu-Tang Origins (with Lil Gritz)

Two singles that tell the tale of two cousins and two labels. In the episode we review Gza's debut single "Come Do Me" and Rza's debut single "Ooh We Love You Rakeem" and discuss Wu-Tang lore and the relationship between artists and labels. Recommend listening to these two songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to [email protected]

#13 - The Genius & Prince Rakeem - Wu-Tang Origins (with Lil Gritz)

The First Chamber Two singles that tell the tale of two cousins and two labels. In the episode we review Gza's debut single "Come Do Me" and Rza's debut single "Ooh We Love You Rakeem" and discuss Wu-Tang lore and the relationship between artists and labels. Recommend listening to these two songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to [email protected]

DJing (with Leonard "DJ Answer" Johnson)

Hip Hop's first element 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. Email feedback to [email protected]

#12 - DJing (with Leonard "DJ Answer" Johnson)

Go DJ, That's My DJ Hip Hop's first element 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. Email feedback to [email protected]

Nelly - "Country Grammar" - Full Album Review (with Whitney Pursoo)

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? For recommended Nelly tracks check this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ySrd5L0RADbI9gZidI3Gr?si=ddc5e00210fb4d47