LIVE From The Basement

Equality | Episode 30

July 07, 2015 16:36 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

We’re excited to be back and recovered from the recent flood! We can’t thank you all enough for your kind words and support to help us get back recording the show! This episode discuss the Rachel Dolezal situation, same sex marriage in the U.S. and pick our hip-hop essentials

The Good Fight | Episode 29

June 18, 2015 17:51 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Oddisee’s “The Good Fight” is on the chopping block and we discuss Jay-Z’s B-Sides Concert and controversial freestyle on Tidal. We hope this episode ‘tides’ you over as we ‘Fight the Good Fight’ to repair the Basement and get back on the air for Episode 30!

Motion Picture Soundtrack ft. Fatman Scoop | Episode 28

June 09, 2015 08:22 - 2 hours - 133 MB

It’s all about Soundtracks this week. We asked what happened to great urban and hip-hop films, as well as their soundtracks and selected a few for our Hip-Hop Essentials picks this week! We also pulled some special Root Beer out of the StashBox from Small Town Brewery that had the crew buzzing…literally. All that and a surprise call from a special guest, the legendary Fatman Scoop!

F.I.L.A. | Episode 27

May 26, 2015 11:34 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

This week we review Raekwon’s latest album “F.I.L.A.”, discuss some of the most overrated MC’s of all time, review Tecate beer for the stashbox and talk about some of our current Netflix favorites and more! Listen in to see how it all went down.

#MAYPAC | Episode 26

May 19, 2015 16:35 - 2 hours - 125 MB

This week we discuss some of the most underrated MC’s of all time as well as the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. We invited our friend John Nash aka HeyNotTheFace, a writer BloodyElbow.com to come over to get into the discussion as well as comment on his recent article about where this fight ranks among the biggest matches of all time. Also this episode, we got into our essential hip-hop album picks and got a surprise call from King Kirk of Sporty Thievz!

The Episode About Nothing | Episode 25

May 15, 2015 03:16 - 2 hours - 137 MB

This episode Major, JMack and Mola1 discuss #WorstRapLines, Jay-Z’s Tidal music service and Wale’s The Album About Nothing was up for Blend It or Bump It!

Say Something Nice! | Episode 24

May 07, 2015 01:57 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

This episode we celebrated the birthday of a very important album in hip-hop history made this episode’s picks for Essential Hip-Hop Albums and played our brand new game “Say Something Nice”.

Dre La Soul | Episode 23 ft Interview with Bishop Lamont & XZibit

April 29, 2015 22:58 - 2 hours - 115 MB

This episode we reviewed some new candidates for our open intern position here at the show, we also spoke to our long-time friend of the show, Bishop Lamont to talk about what he’s working on, get his opinion on the Kendrick Lamar album. All that AND we ran through our essential album picks this episode. Check it out!

Dre La Soul | Episode 23 ft Interview with Bishop Lamont

April 29, 2015 22:58 - 2 hours - 116 MB

This episode we reviewed some new candidates for our open intern position here at the show, we also spoke to our long-time friend of the show, Bishop Lamont to talk about what he’s working on, get his opinion on the Kendrick Lamar album. All that AND we ran through our essential album picks this episode. Check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#TPAB (To Pimp a Butterfly) | Episode 22

April 15, 2015 22:14 - 2 hours - 139 MB

Our long awaited review of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly is finally here! Not only did we check out this album from Blend It or Bump It, Mack talked about his frustrations with “over used” break beats, we also discussed frat house racism and the morning television show that followed, the stash box and a whole lot more!

Kanye vs Dr. Dre | Episode 21

April 03, 2015 14:14 - 2 hours - 120 MB

The Kanye vs. argument continued this episode as Major and Mola1 took to court over who was the better producer with Judge JMack presiding. Who won? Find out in this weeks episode! We also checked out Big Sean’s new album Hall of Fame for Blend It or Bump It, Drake trying to get fired from Cash Money and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support

WTF Eddie? | Episode 20

March 21, 2015 19:31 - 2 hours - 113 MB

This episode we talked about Kanye trying to steal the spotlight again, how MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” was all a sham and how Eddie ruined what could have been an amazing moment on Saturday Night Live. All this and we had a very VERY special Stashbox segment featuring Russian River Brewing’s “Pliney Elder” brew as well as our latest essential albums picks! We also got our hands on some new sound clips, and you know how we get with shiny new things.

Pac’s Letter | Episode 19

March 08, 2015 18:46 - 2 hours - 117 MB

This episode we went through Pac’s letter in detail. In it, he mentioned his growing beef with Notorious BIG and his idea of forming a massive supergroup. We also reviewed Joey Bada$$ album B4DA$$ for Blend It or Bump It!

Ante Up! | Episode 18

February 19, 2015 21:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

This episode we talked about taking bets on Hip-Hop Grammy categories. But it didn’t come without it’s fair share of drama. Also this episode, Stashbox and we pick our Essential Albums!

Ye vs. Just Blaze | Episode 17

February 08, 2015 19:14 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode we talked about Ye vs. Just Blaze we touched on “inflategate” and reviewed Lupe Fiasco’s final album Tetsuo and Youth.

Kanye vs. Just Blaze | Episode 17

February 08, 2015 19:14 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode we talked about Kanye vs. Just Blaze (and eventually vs. Dr. Dre) we touched on “inflategate” and reviewed Lupe Fiasco’s final album Tetsuo and Youth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support

On The TLC Tip | Episode 16

February 01, 2015 23:32 - 2 hours - 126 MB

This episode we talked about Grammy nominations, TLC’s Kickstarter campaign, drinking too much, essential albums and all kinds of your calls! Keyword this episode, “HAMM’s”. Don’t forget to check out our “Essential Albums” page for the latest additions!

Azalea vs Azealia | Episode 15

January 18, 2015 17:13 - 2 hours - 117 MB

This episode Major, Mack & Mola1 spent the show discussing the Iggy Azalea vs Azealia Banks debate. Also this episode: essential albums, some dope hip-hop tracks and your calls and messages!

Year In Review | Episode 14

January 10, 2015 18:35 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Episode #14 our official Year In Review for 2014 and reviewed Fabolous latest “effort”. We talked our favorite drink of the year, favorite music, news items and more. Get in on this episode it was a fun one!

Peace | Episode 13

December 25, 2014 02:15 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In Episode 13, we toned it down, had a few more drinks and slurred our way through some more peaceful, fun topics. We talked about our essential hip-hop albums, buying wifeys Christmas gifts, one’s gotta go and this can’t be life. Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! We hope you all have a Happy Holiday season!

War | Episode 12

December 17, 2014 21:52 - 2 hours - 117 MB

This episode we discuss all of the social issues happening over the past few months including the Mike Brown situation, Eric Garner, Bill Cosby, our essential albums, and of course J. Cole’s latest “2014 Forest Hills Drive” album was up for Blend it or Bump it!

Genius | Episode 11

October 30, 2014 23:43 - 3 hours - 213 MB

This episode we discussed a “study” that followed facebook data’s link between music and ACT scores, Boardwalk Empire, some essential hip-hop album favorites of ours and we reviewed Logic’s “Under Pressure” for Blend it or Bump it. That and a whole lot more!

Back From Summer Break | Episode 10

September 29, 2014 08:46 - 3 hours - 206 MB

After a summer hiatus we’re finally back in the basement and catching up with everything that’s been going on in the world. From #thefappening to the NFL breaking down, hip-hop news and the Mike Brown case. We should be caught up at this point don’t you think?

The Ill Sh** ft Guest Nolan The Ninja | Episode 9

July 12, 2014 18:14 - 3 hours - 191 MB

With special guest, Detroit’s own Nolan the Ninja with his friend SemiSix. Nolan and Semi discussed Chuck D vs. Rosenberg, Angie Martinez leaving Hot97 and more with us LIVE in the Basement!

The Wishing Tree ft Guest Ben Miles | Episode 8

May 27, 2014 08:16 - 3 hours - 179 MB

With special musical guest coming to sit in with us Ben Miles who came downstairs to tell us about his latest album The Wishing Tree. We also had another special guest Jules sitting in with us this episode to give us a different perspective on music for the younger generation. Also, a mystery classic album for Blend It or Bump It, a new brew in the stash box and much more!

Back again | Episode 7

May 05, 2014 16:40 - 3 hours - 216 MB

Back again after what appeared to be a hiatus. We did record episode 7 once before, but unfortunately it was lost.. so we re-recorded and it was better the second time! So here is episode 7 complete with a review of Pharoah Monch’s latest album “P.T.S.D.”, discussion of the Donald Sterling mess and a lot more!

Phro is back! | Episode 6

March 12, 2014 19:10 - 3 hours - 197 MB

Six episodes in, and Phro came back this episode to help us close out Black History Month in true Phro fashion. This week we reviewed Schoolboy Q’s new album “OXYMoron”, paid tribute to Hip-Hop legends De La Soul, checked the top artists in states across the U.S., tried some new brew, took your calls and had fun having the team all back in The Basement again.

UPDATE: For our HoodHype Listeners!

March 09, 2014 12:40 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

Where is the HoodHype Show? We are still here! Check out the details on a ton content you may have been missing from your boys JMack Major and Phro at LiveFromTheBasement.com and ThreeSixteens.com. Its still HoodHype FOREVER!!

Top 7 in 7 Cities? | Episode 5

February 17, 2014 19:39 - 2 hours - 161 MB

This episode we went through DJServicePack.com’s “Top 7 songs in 7 Cities” list. A list of the “hottest” songs in in 7 cities determined by spins, DJ support and other data. How do you think this is gonna go?

Grammy Time | Episode 4

February 08, 2014 18:56 - 3 hours - 199 MB

This episode we talked Macklemore’s win(s) at the Grammy’s, the SuperBowl and we reviewed Childish Gambino’s Because the Internet for Blend It or Bump It. How do you think it did?

Old vs New | Episode 3

January 24, 2014 02:59 - 3 hours - 198 MB

This week we became frustrated with all of the terrible music on the radio. We started talking about how music on the charts in the 90’s wasn’t NEARLY this bad. So we put it to the test during the show. We also checked out The LOX – “The Trinity” for Blend It or Bump It this episode. Come chill in the basement!

Drank. | Episode 2

December 07, 2013 23:40 - 3 hours - 177 MB

As we still feel out our new home we get into some more fun topics. We probably had too much to drink and listened to some great music. On the chopping block this week was a random Detroit joint, Denmark Vessey’s Cult Classic. We also talked about Kanye vs. Sway and much more!

Introducing: Live From The Basement. Hi. | Episode 1

November 17, 2013 18:05 - 3 hours - 174 MB

Our first episode! For those who are new to "The Basement", this show is a spinoff from our original 8 year-old podcast "The HoodHype Show". The Basement is hosted by Major & JMack who discuss everything from the latest in hip-hop news, to movies, to gaming, to social political issues, to racial talk. We're just a couple of guys chilling in the basement, having a few drinks and a good time. Welcome to The Basement!

Episode #220 - Forever.

November 13, 2013 12:40 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Its our 8-year Anniversary and we're gonna keep this thing going 2005 til infinity! We spin some new indie hip-hop, with our special guest indie spotlight Traum Diggs. Also, a tribute to the last 8 years of the HoodHype Show as JMack takes you for a spin in Doc Browns time machine all the way back to 2005 with a gift for our die hard fans at the end of this very special episode!

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