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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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). ...
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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