JayQuan Presents:The Foundation
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan.
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Episodes
FOUNDATION LESSON #59 - DISSECTING 'MEN AT WORK' By KOOL G. RAP
March 11, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBJayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap. Support the show
MALCOLM X: NO SELL OUT - A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH LEBLANC & JAYQUAN
May 19, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJayQuan sits down with Sugar Hill Records and Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc to discuss his classic recording Malcolm X: No Sellout and his relationship with Malcolm's widow Betty Shabazz. Support the show
KURTIS BLOW - THE BLUE PRINT PART 1
May 10, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBKurtis Blow is the template and blueprint for Rap music's solo superstar. KB was the first Rap artist to secure a major label record deal, one of the first actual Rap artists to produce other Rap acts (Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, The Fearless 4) and the first with commercial endorsements (Sprite). Support the show
FROM TRAGEDY TO THE INTELLIGENT HOODLUM: A TEN YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96. Support the show
CHUCK D - REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE AND THE PATH TO A NATION OF MILLIONS
July 06, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBJayQuan sits down with Chuck D. of Public Enemy to discuss the magic of Rush Productions, the Mr. Magic beef, how Eric B. & Rakim had a direct influence on Rebel Without A Pause and why Yo! Bum Rush The Show sounded dated. Support the show
THE LEGACY OF ED FLETCHER AKA DUKE BOOTEE
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBJayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor Duke Bootee. Support the show
IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON
March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO. Support the show
IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON
March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO. Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)
THE GRANDEST OF THEM ALL - GRANDMASTER CAZ
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJayQuan thoroughly examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman. Support the show
THE KOOLEST OF THE KOOL - KOOL MOE DEE
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBJayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee. Support the show
THE COLD CRUSH BROS. - RHYMES,ROUTINES & RECORDS
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros. Support the show
M.C. SHAN: AT WAR WITH GIANTS
April 14, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBJayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. Shan Support the show
CHUCK D's TOP 3 PERFORMANCES
April 14, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D. Support the show
GRANDMIXER D.ST - A BRONX ORIGINAL
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBJayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.ST Support the show
THE BOOGIE BOYS STORY - RAPPIN' AIN'T NO THING
March 03, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBJayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys. Support the show
KURTIS MANTRONIK - KING OF THE BEATS PART 1
March 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBPart 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik. Support the show
THE ELECTRO ERA
March 03, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music. Support the show
THE ULTRAMAGNETIC MC'S: THE SPEED OF THOUGHT
February 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBJayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's. Support the show
THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER MARLEY MARL
February 06, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl. Support the show
THE SUGAR HILL GANG AND THE BIRTH OF THE RAP RECORD
February 06, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBJayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang. Support the show
THE BLUEPRINT: GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5
February 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBJayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after... Support the show
THE TREACHEROUS 3: HARLEM ORIGINALS
January 01, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3. Support the show
BUSY BEE : THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES
January 01, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBJayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies. Support the show
THE FEARLESS 4: DISCOGRAPHY & HISTORY
January 01, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBJayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music. Support the show
THE CRASH CREW STORY: THE FORCE OF THE 5 EMCEES
January 01, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBJayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew. Support the show
THE FUNKY 4 + 1: BRONX ORIGINALS
January 01, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBJayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography. Support the show
PUMPKIN : THE ORIGINAL KING OF THE BEATS
January 01, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBJayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers. Support the show
SPOONIE GEE : THE GODFATHER OF RAP
January 01, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBJayQuan gives a history of Spoonie G and his discography. Support the show
KNOWLEDGE REIGNS SUPREME : A BREAK DOWN OF KRS ONE & HIS DISCOGRAPHY
January 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBJayQuan methodically examines the vast discography of one of the genres greatest - KRS. Support the show
The Genius of Super Producer Larry Smith
December 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBLarry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith. Support the show
THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER LARRY SMITH
December 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBLarry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith. Support the show
Why Grandmaster Melle Mel Is The G.O.A.T.
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography. Support the show
NOBODIES EQUAL: THE GREATNESS OF THE BIG DADDY KANE
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBBig Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why. Support the show
Nobodies Equal: The Greatness of Big Daddy Kane
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBBig Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why. Support the show
WHY GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL IS THE G.O.A.T.
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography. Support the show
The LYRICAL COMPLEXITIES OF KOOL G. RAP
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBJayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today. Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)
THE LYRICAL COMPLEXITIES OF KOOL G. RAP
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBJayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today. Support the show
The Lyrical Complexity of Kool G. Rap
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBJayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today. Support the show
L.L. COOL J : THE M.C.
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWith the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew. Support the show
L.L. Cool J - The M.C.
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWith the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew. Support the show
RAKIM: THE FLOW THAT CHANGED THE GAME
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut. Support the show
Rakim: The Flow That Changed The Game
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut. Support the show