LIVE From The Basement
388 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLive From The Basement is on a quest to shine a light on the musical and cultural background behind hip-hop.
We have been producing our podcast for over 13 years independently sharing a multi-textural show focusing on several aspects of hip-hop culture and discussion.
With an ever increasing passion and dedication, Live From The Basement still aims to feature thought-provoking, fun and insightful content bridging the gaps between music, culture and lifestyle.
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Episodes
Episode #111 ft Interview with Tech N9ne
April 21, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 150 MBWe had a crazy show this episode, not to mention a special snippet of a MASSIVE Tech N9ne interview well be dropping right here on the blog real soon. During the show we talked about everything from politics, to 50 Cent to Larry King. We were all over the place, but had alot of good arguments and fun.
Episode #110
April 07, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 139 MBFor those of you who frequent the site, you may have caught on to the April Fools prank we pulled this April 1st. For those who dont, earlier last week we changed the design of the site, dropped a press release, changed the name of the show to Double-Hits, dropped all nasty language, drinking alcohol and spun strictly mainstream for the first 10 minutes of the show. Some listeners caught it, some listeners left with their hands in the air, some listeners totally stuck around rode it out (shou...
Episode #110 ft. Interview with Danny Brown and Stat Quo
April 07, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 137 MBFor those of you who frequent the site, you may have caught on to the April Fools prank we pulled this April 1st. For those who dont, earlier last week we changed the design of the site, dropped a press release, changed the name of the show to Double-Hits, dropped all nasty language, drinking alcohol and spun strictly mainstream for the first 10 minutes of the show. Some listeners caught it, some listeners left with their hands in the air, some listeners totally stuck around rode it out (shou...
Episode #109
March 24, 2010 17:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBA different kind of episode than what weve done in a while! We were flyin in duo mode this episode but we loaded up with a gang of hot music. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Episode #108
March 15, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 129 MBHad a good time this episode with special guest and unsung hero behind the scenes at HoodHype, the homie D in the house. Had some good drinks, Playboy Tre stopped back in for Tres Corner, we took the Cannibal Ox vs MF Doom challenge and much more!
Episode #107 ft Shay "Buckeye" Johnson
March 02, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 160 MBWhat a fun show! We all had a great time, especially after Shay Johnson and CJ aka KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com dropped in to talk about Konsole Kingz brand new iPhone app. Hit the link to check it out! Later we went in on everything from Toyota to MF Doom and Cannibal Ox. Fun show!
Episode #107
March 02, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 162 MBWhat a fun show! We all had a great time, especially after Shay Johnson and CJ aka KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com dropped in to talk about Konsole Kingz brand new iPhone app. Hit the link to check it out! Later we went in on everything from Toyota to MF Doom and Cannibal Ox. Fun show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #106
February 22, 2010 17:30 - 2 hours - 127 MBWoooooooooooah. In December 2009 a listener of the show by the name of Seargant Chucky Bob, who happens to be serving right now for the US Airforce over in Iraq and Afghanistan, sent us special package from overseas that made our year.!
Episode #105
February 05, 2010 19:30 - 2 hours - 142 MBOur first show since we got back from CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas and there were absolutely no shortage of good stories for you! We talked about the all white basketball league, finally got everybodys favorite drunk loner, Playboy Tre back on as well as some calls from some of you guys!
Episode #104 ft. Interview with Crooked I
January 22, 2010 19:30 - 2 hours - 125 MBOur first in-house guests, we had .KOM (Kingz Of The Mic) in the house with us to discuss the New Year, Funk Flexs rude twitter comments, the Jay-Z freemason conspiracy theory, some freestyles and a whole lot more. Not to mention a really interesting interview with Slaughterhouses West Coast counterpart, Crooked I.
Episode #104
January 22, 2010 19:30 - 2 hours - 127 MBOur first in-house guests, we had .KOM (Kingz Of The Mic) in the house with us to discuss the New Year, Funk Flexs rude twitter comments, the Jay-Z freemason conspiracy theory, some freestyles and a whole lot more. Not to mention a really interesting interview with Slaughterhouses West Coast counterpart, Crooked I. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #103
January 02, 2010 14:30 - 2 hours - 122 MBFeaturing alot of discussion on the Tiger Woods situation, Eminems Relapse Refill and XXLs Top 100 Hip-Hop sites list. We also had the opportunity to welcome Freddie Gibbs to the basement and talk about his music and his come up. Check out Freddie at his MySpace page at myspace.com/freddiegibbs
Episode #102
December 08, 2009 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBMan we had a LOT of fun this episode, so we can only hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. We discussed everything from the questionable Sampling of songs by Queen to 50 Cents independent flick as well as really great interview with Atlantas own Pill. Check out Pills site at Pill4180.com Make sure you cop this one, there was some great talk and even better music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #102 ft. Interview with Pill
December 08, 2009 19:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBMan we had a LOT of fun this episode, so we can only hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. We discussed everything from the questionable Sampling of songs by Queen to 50 Cents independent flick as well as really great interview with Atlantas own Pill. Check out Pills site at Pill4180.com Make sure you cop this one, there was some great talk and even better music!
Episode #101
November 20, 2009 16:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe were definitely in rare form as equipment malfunctioned, Phro went on a few of his classic rants and everything seemed to fall apart at times. Maybe you wont even notice! It was still a great show nonetheless especially when we reached the subject of female anatomy. Uh ooooh, we can see the emails coming in already.
Episode #100 Part 2
November 10, 2009 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWe spun some more music, spoke on the most hated moments of past shows, Gucci Mane, and theres even a special t-shirt giveaway in there for all you podcast listeners. Hit us up at [email protected] if you have the answer! Special thanks to everyone who has taken part in putting this show together with us over the years, especially you guys. Without you there would be no us. Support independent music!
Episode #100 Part 1 ft. Interview with Royce Da 5'9"
November 06, 2009 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBPart 1 of Episode #100 of the HoodHype show! Were 4 years old! This special episode features some FIRE music, our favorite clips from past episodes and an exclusive interview with Royce Da 5′9″! We had to split the full three hour show into two parts so we didnt load up your iPods, Zunes and computers off the jump. Part 2 is comin up next!
Episode #100 Part 1
November 06, 2009 15:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBPart 1 of Episode #100 of the HoodHype show! Were 4 years old! This special episode features some FIRE music, our favorite clips from past episodes and an exclusive interview with Royce Da 5′9″! We had to split the full three hour show into two parts so we didnt load up your iPods, Zunes and computers off the jump. Part 2 is comin up next! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #99
October 15, 2009 15:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBOne episode away from number 100 its episode 99! We are one episode away from the triple digits and our four year anniversary! Its hard to believe weve been at this for that long! All that aside, this episode we spoke on everything from Shynes release to JMacks crazy road rage gun story. Also a BIG congrats to Phro on his engagement!
Episode #98
September 29, 2009 15:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBThis was actually an incredibly long show that we cut quite a bit short to keep from overloading your computers and ipods. In this episode we spun ALOT of music and spoke on everything from the Kanye situation to user feedback. As well as much more!
Episode #97
September 10, 2009 07:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBPhro was back in the house while we took calls, paid a visit to Tres Corner, peeped the stash box and spoke on everything from new album releases to beautiful amputees. Yeah I said it.
Episode #96 ft. Interview with Q of WorldStarHipHop
August 25, 2009 04:48 - 2 hours - 132 MBWere back with a loaded show featuring an interview with Q the infamous CEO and Owner of WorldStarHipHop.com We also asked the question, does the South even care about lyrics anymore? An action packed show with TWICE the music and half the calories!
Episode #95
August 09, 2009 19:48 - 2 hours - 112 MBSpeaking on Nas vs Kelis, our visit to the Great Hangover tour stop in Detroit, and the Kool-Aid debate and more. We also caught up with Playboy Tre again as well as the FINAL listener voted winner of the show Comptons Conscience Mond.o.e - "Welcome" who took the win for Episode #93.
Episode #93
July 10, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis episode Michael Jackson was without a doubt, a topic of discussion amongst many other things. Phro was back in the building and we had alot of fun playing a new game with callers and giving away some T-Shirts. We also caught up with the winner of Episode #91, Icee Jake as well as Playboy Tre.
Episode #92
June 24, 2009 06:48 - 1 hour - 102 MBBack in the building! Or…well…on the website! We had a great episode which not only featured some hot new indie tracks, but we also got a chance to catch up with Detroits own DJ House Shoes to talk about the whole mess going on with a certain New York MC and Jay Dilla. We also finally got a chance to catch up with Playboy Tre and spoke with the winners of Episode 90, Hopsin and SwizZz
Episode #91 ft. Interview with Bobby Creekwater
June 10, 2009 12:48 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBHad a GREAT time, more fun than usual this time. Even though all of our scheduled interviews completely fell through, it was a great time. After going back and forth with the chatters we decided to try to get Bobby Creekwater on the phone to talk about some label politics over at Interscope, Eminems album and more. Fun show, great time, hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this episode! Six incredibly hot new indie hip-hop tracks this episode as well as an interview with C...
Episode #90
May 28, 2009 12:48 - 2 hours - 111 MBWe fought like hell this episode, specifically over the credibility and quality of the new Eminem album. The show ended up becoming an all-out piss fest. We had alot of fun with some callers, some great debate and most importantly some great independent tracks
Episode #89
May 13, 2009 15:48 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis episode we spoke with FWMJ, owner of RappersIKnow.com and design guru over at New Yorks Hot97 to talk about his site and some of the label politics hip-hop radio stations like Hot97 face. We also discussed the Asher Roth Twitter incident (link in the notes) as well as a few other topics which actually shook some of you out of the woodwork to give us a call.
Episode #88 ft. Interview with Byron Crawford
April 29, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBChanging the format a little, weve moved the LIVE show to Thursdays which opens up alot of doors for us to deliver you an even better episode of HoodHype. Unfortunately we were Phro-less but that didnt stop us from spinning some hot new joints, getting in an interview with shit talker extraordinaire Byron Crawford and you know we couldnt do a show without Tres corner. Last but certainly not least we got a chance to catch up with artist you voted number one for Episode #86 Jus Mic.
Episode #88
April 29, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBChanging the format a little, weve moved the LIVE show to Thursdays which opens up alot of doors for us to deliver you an even better episode of HoodHype. Unfortunately we were Phro-less but that didnt stop us from spinning some hot new joints, getting in an interview with shit talker extraordinaire Byron Crawford and you know we couldnt do a show without Tres corner. Last but certainly not least we got a chance to catch up with artist you voted number one for Episode #86 Jus Mic. --- This...
Episode #87
April 19, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis episode we spoke on March Madness, Eminems return, Jadakiss most recent album, Bishop Lamonts label rumors and a whole lot more. You know we couldnt do an episode without speaking with everyones favorite Liquor Store Mascot, Playboy Tre. Later in the show we caught up with CJ from KonsoleKingz.com to talk gaming as well, but that ended up outside the podcast. Well get that cut out later this week! Dont forget to vote for your favorite track this episode!
Episode #86
March 31, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBFeaturing and interview with listener voted winner of Episode #84 B.A.S.H.W.O.N. for his track The Water as well as a real thorough interview with Noreaga AKA N.O.R.E. We spoke with him on everything from his e-beef with Perez Hilton to his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. A great show, with more HOT independent hip-hop and alot of fun. Props to Dallas Penn for comin through as well, we will be posting his interview (which came later in the LIVE show) on the HoodHype blog later this week. --- T...
Episode #86 ft. Interview with Noreaga
March 31, 2009 16:48 - 1 hour - 101 MBFeaturing and interview with listener voted winner of Episode #84 B.A.S.H.W.O.N. for his track The Water as well as a real thorough interview with Noreaga AKA N.O.R.E. We spoke with him on everything from his e-beef with Perez Hilton to his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. A great show, with more HOT independent hip-hop and alot of fun. Props to Dallas Penn for comin through as well, we will be posting his interview (which came later in the LIVE show) on the HoodHype blog later this week.
Episode #85
March 18, 2009 16:48 - 2 hours - 110 MBFeaturing interviews with winner of Episode #83, Cash Clepto as well as a VERY welcome surpise caller Mr. Chi-City! Also, another edition of Tres Corner with Playboy Tre. And you know we had to speak with C J aka KingSoul of KonsoleKingz.com to talk some xbox and playstation games! Not to mention another large handful of some hot independent music!
Episode #84
February 24, 2009 13:48 - 2 hours - 122 MBFeaturing interviews with Miss Nana (Winner of Episode 84 and Best of 2008 Finalist), Shady/Interscopes Bobby Creekwater and Detroit legend and 1/4 of Slaughterhouse, Royce Da 5 9. We also spoke with Snoop EZ for some boxing talk and as always, Playboy Tre was back again for another installment of Tres Corner
Episode #83
February 13, 2009 08:08 - 2 hours - 127 MBCongratulations to listeners choice “Best of 2008″ series Rideout and Terry Cole for taking the win! Had all kinds of fun this time around with Tres Corner, The Stash Box and KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com were all in the house for some great convo and a damn good time. And you know we couldnt have a show without some phenomenal indie/unsigned hip-hop.
Episode #82
February 03, 2009 15:08 - 1 hour - 108 MBHoodHypes Best of 2008: Listeners Choice continues with PART 2 of the series getting us one step closer to your favorite pick of 2008 that weve spun on the HoodHype show! Congrats to Miss Nana for taking the win for Part 2 of the series! We will kick off the next episode by featuring the finalists for the series which will be New Jerseys Miss Nana competing against Ohios own, Rideout and Terry Cole.Mobile text voting polls will open right away so make sure you get in to get each artists votin...
Episode #81
January 13, 2009 21:08 - 1 hour - 107 MBListeners Choice: Best of 2008 - PART 1 went off without a hitch! Special thanks to everyone who came through to the LIVE show and chatted, texted and called in their votes! We will announce the winner of PART 1 of the LISTENERS CHOICE: BEST OF 2008 on Part 2! Get ALL The details on how this series is going down and how you can join in with us on the live show check the full show notes on the blog for details! A MASSIVE shout to all of our prize pack sponsors, without them this whole thing wo...
Episode #80
December 22, 2008 17:08 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBThis week we talked about the best and worst things that went down in 2008. Which included talk on Auto-tune, Barack Obama, the music of 2008 and more. We spoke with Arablak, winner of episode #78 and talk about his winning single “Off The Ground”. We also announced an upcoming 2-episode series in which we will feature all of the winning artists from 2008. Listeners will be able to text their vote for their favorites and the winning artist of the series will recieve one hell of a prize pack.
Episode #79 ft. Interview with Black Milk
December 16, 2008 07:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBWere back with a racially charged episode of the show featuring and interview with Detroits own Black Milk, some great music and some BIG announcements that we are really excited about for the show. We also talked with King Soul from KonsoleKingz.com and discussed the new XBox OS, PS3s decline, the Wii and more. And yes, we got Snoop EZ back on again to talk about Pac mans win over De La Hoya too.
Episode #78
December 07, 2008 19:08 - 1 hour - 101 MBMajor, JMack and Phro went in real hard on Lil Wayne vs 50 Cent this episode and got some good caller feedback to go in on it. Special guests this week were Snoop, our Boxing analyst and Tony Moon, your number 1 pick for Episode 78!
Episode #77 ft. Interview with Stat Quo
November 18, 2008 19:08 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBGreat show featuring an interview with K.Sparks winner of Episode 75 as well as a special guest interview with former Shady Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo. Six bangin new underground and independent tracks for yall as well so make sure you pop through to the voting and vote for your favorite track and buy these artists CDs!
Episode #77
November 18, 2008 19:08 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBGreat show featuring an interview with K.Sparks winner of Episode 75 as well as a special guest interview with former Shady Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo. Six bangin new underground and independent tracks for yall as well so make sure you pop through to the voting and vote for your favorite track and buy these artists CDs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #76 ft. Interview with Bishop Lamont
November 07, 2008 16:08 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBBarack Obama FTW! We popped some champagne to celebrate and discussed the Bishop Lamont Interview we did that everyone is going off on and much more! Make sure you jump on the mailing list and we will drop you an email the days of our live shows!
Episode #76
November 07, 2008 16:08 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBBarack Obama FTW! We popped some champagne to celebrate and discussed the Bishop Lamont Interview we did that everyone is going off on and much more! Make sure you jump on the mailing list and we will drop you an email the days of our live shows! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #75
November 04, 2008 15:08 - 1 hour - 109 MBProbably one of the most fun times weve had on the show. Featuring an interview with Double-O of Kidz In The Hall. Tune in, get in on the convo and hit us up with your comments! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode #75 ft. Interview with Double O of Kidz in the Hall
November 04, 2008 15:08 - 1 hour - 108 MBProbably one of the most fun times weve had on the show. Featuring an interview with Double-O of Kidz In The Hall. Tune in, get in on the convo and hit us up with your comments!
Episode #74
October 27, 2008 15:08 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBShouts to everyone who came in the chat and tuned in. Major got Willie the Kid on the phone to talk about his come up in the game as well as some good info on his cousin Floyd Mayweather. Get in on these live shows and interact live and ask questions!! If you havent already, jump on the mailing list and we will drop you an email the days of our live shows!
Episode #73
October 21, 2008 15:20 - 1 hour - 100 MBMajor and JMack talk best and worst album art, get an update from King Soul of KonsoleKingz.com live at the BET Hip-Hop awards, talk with Ryne from SLAMOnline.com and Vin Rock of Naughty By Nature. Make sure you ride the episode out, Vin as at the very end when he called in last minute! Overall it was a real fun show. Shouts to all the listeners who came through and chatted and emailed!
Episode #72
October 10, 2008 23:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe decided to step it up and start bringing you guys shows every week! Fridays we will be trying out these smaller shows with mostly mainstream music, no voting, and completely free form. Whatever happens, happens....and stuff happened LOL. So make sure you catch us LIVE and we will try our best to make it each Friday and also the following week on Saturday! This episode we spoke all kinds of topics, but the biggest discussion by far was on a simple question. Who in hip-hop would you nominate...