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JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

42 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

A 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

 Kurtis 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

Part 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

Larry 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 MB

Larry 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 MB

It'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 MB

Big 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 MB

Big 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 MB

It'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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

With 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 MB

With 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 MB

JayQuan 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 MB

JayQuan 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