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Stephanie Mills, James Mtume, and The Furious 5
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - June 20, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the connection between a Stephanie Mills B side, and a little known Furious 5 release. Support the Show.
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COLD SWEAT: THE BIRTH OF THE OFFBEAT AND OFFBEAT RHYME FLOW
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - June 04, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan examines James Brown's groundbreaking Cold Sweat drum pattern, and its influence on Funk and Hip-Hop. Support the Show.
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The Sugar Hill Gang's Sugar Hill Groove: Revisiting An Underrated Cult Classic
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - April 28, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan revisits the Sugar Hill Gang's 1980 song Sugar Hill Groove, which some consider their best work. R.I.P. Keith LeBlanc. Support the Show.
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DISSECTING 'MEN AT WORK' By KOOL G. RAP
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 11, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap. Support the Show.
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FOUNDATION LESSON #59 - DISSECTING 'MEN AT WORK' By KOOL G. RAP
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 11, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap. Support the show
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MALCOLM X: NO SELL OUT - A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH LEBLANC & JAYQUAN
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - May 19, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan 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.
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KURTIS BLOW - THE BLUE PRINT PART 1
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - May 10, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsKurtis 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). ...
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FROM TRAGEDY TO THE INTELLIGENT HOODLUM: A TEN YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - November 02, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96. Support the Show.
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CHUCK D - REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE AND THE PATH TO A NATION OF MILLIONS
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - July 06, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan 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.
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THE LEGACY OF ED FLETCHER AKA DUKE BOOTEE
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - July 01, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor Duke Bootee. Support the Show.
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IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO. Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)
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IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO. Support the Show.
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THE KOOLEST OF THE KOOL - KOOL MOE DEE
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - May 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee. Support the Show.
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THE GRANDEST OF THEM ALL - GRANDMASTER CAZ
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - May 14, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan thoroughly examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman. Support the Show.
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THE COLD CRUSH BROS. - RHYMES,ROUTINES & RECORDS
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - April 16, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros. Support the Show.
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CHUCK D's TOP 3 PERFORMANCES
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - April 14, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D. Support the Show.
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M.C. SHAN: AT WAR WITH GIANTS
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - April 14, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. Shan Support the Show.
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GRANDMIXER D.ST - A BRONX ORIGINAL
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 03, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.ST Support the Show.
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KURTIS MANTRONIK - KING OF THE BEATS PART 1
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPart 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik. Support the Show.
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THE ELECTRO ERA
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 03, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music. Support the Show.
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THE BOOGIE BOYS STORY - RAPPIN' AIN'T NO THING
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - March 03, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys. Support the Show.
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THE ULTRAMAGNETIC MC'S: THE SPEED OF THOUGHT
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - February 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's. Support the Show.
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THE SUGAR HILL GANG AND THE BIRTH OF THE RAP RECORD
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - February 06, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang. Support the Show.
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THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER MARLEY MARL
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - February 06, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl. Support the Show.
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THE BLUEPRINT: GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - February 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan 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.
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BUSY BEE : THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - January 01, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies. Support the Show.
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THE TREACHEROUS 3: HARLEM ORIGINALS
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - January 01, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3. Support the Show.
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THE FUNKY 4 + 1: BRONX ORIGINALS
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - January 01, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography. Support the Show.
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THE CRASH CREW STORY: THE FORCE OF THE 5 EMCEES
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - January 01, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew. Support the Show.
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THE FEARLESS 4: DISCOGRAPHY & HISTORY
JayQuan Presents:The Foundation - January 01, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music. Support the Show.
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