Most of you failed miserably with our last Have You Heard episode, so we're running it back to close-out 2024.

This show has 28 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes.  Keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions, just the ones you hear on this episode.  

We're going on the honor system and there's no honor in being a crumb bum. Keep score at home and then return to our episode post on Instagram or Facebook and share with us how many you've heard before.   

You know we had to show some Rickey love on this jawn, so it made sense to drop this episode on 12/24/24 and peace to Oakland indie label ABB on the logo flip. We also snuck in some love for a few fallen soldiers this year like Bo$$, Ka, Saafir and Chino XL on this episode. 

Point Levels:  28 = Supreme Clientele

25 = Don’t Sweat The Technique

20 = Dah Shinin

15 = No Need For Alarm

10 = Slaughtahouse

5 = Stankonia 

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On episode 157 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with our final installment of our best of Take It Personal series dedicated to all of the new music we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal, dating back to 2016. Can you believe we've been doing this for 9 years already?

We've got music Phonte, AZ, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Common & Pete Rock, Busta Rhymes, 38 Spesh, Conway, Aesop Rock, DJ Muggs, People Under The Stairs, Cormega and Killer Mike.

We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. Enjoy!

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On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 86 & 87, our Kool G. Rap Tribute. This 7+ hour episode features music from one of the most prolific rappers to ever touch mic.

When you hear the term "your rappers favorite rapper", they're are talking about Kool G. Rap. Whether you consider him the G.O.A.T. or  somewhere in your Top 5, there is no denying that Kool G. Rap is one most influential rappers of all-time. 

Whether you like Nas, Jay, Big, Pun, Em, Black Thought or any other great lyricist, just know they're great because of Kool G. Rap. The multis, the wordplay, the humor, the violence, the voice and god-like ability to tell a story, there is NOBODY quite like him.

The man of the hour sat down with us to discuss his illustrious career. We talk Marley Marl, Eric B., Kane and the whole Juice Crew. We get into his favorite mobster movies, favorite verse of all-time and we even make him pick his own top 5. We discuss Nas, Black Thought, Masta Ace, Pun and Necro. We even cover the Rawkus debacle and much more. 

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On episode 156 of Take It Personal Radio, we're giving you the best of TIP. This episode is dedicated to all of the "new music" we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal in 2016.

We've got music D.I.T.C., Evidence, Gang Starr, The LOX, Benny The Butcher, Roc Marciano, Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, Pusha T, Ras Kass, Masta Ace & Marco Polo, Westside Gun, Kid Abstrakt, Ryu, Phife Dawg and many from our extended TIP family like Meyhem Lauren, Apathy, Pharoahe Monch, Supastition, Redman and Black Thought.

We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. Enjoy!

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On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 29 & 30, our Native Tongues Tribute. This 12+ hour episode features music from the most important, and influential hip-hop collective we've ever seen.

With the help and hustle of both DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protege Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop.

The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson. The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas. They've influenced everyone!

The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It's our privilege to present to you our Native Tongues Tribute!

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On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 29 & 30, our Native Tongues Tribute. This 12+ hour episode features music from the most important, and influential hip-hop collective we've ever seen.

With the help and hustle of both DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protege Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop.

The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson. The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas. They've influenced everyone!

The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It's our privilege to present to you our Native Tongues Tribute!

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On episode 155 of Take It Personal Radio, DJ 360 is delivering another Chef's Special. We've got an ode to NYC and on the flipside we're paying homage to Cali. We also have the return of our gameshow with special hosts Dready Kruger and Worm stopping by.

We even grabbed some hidden gems, deep album cuts and classics from multiple decades to deliver you the 2nd installment of DJ 360's Chef Special. 

Enter promo code "FALL" and you'll save 30% off your entire order this month. The fall is in full effect, so make sure hit up the TIP store and check our our fall apparel including a variety of hoodies, hats, sweats and crewnecks. Ok, enough with the yapping, let's get to the rapping.

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On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of episode 32, our Pharoahe Monch Tribute.

This 5 1/2 hour episode was recorded in 2018 and is now remastered in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stress: The Extinction Agenda. 

We felt it was not only necessary, but equally important to do a tribute in honor of one of the greatest lyricists hip-hop has had.  

Additionally, what would a Take It Personal tribute be without the man of the hour stopping by to share some stories?  We talk Paul C., Extra P, and even Kool Keith.  We find out what it was like being passed on by Russell Simmons (along with Nas) and signing with Disney. 

We break down the Stress: Extinction Agenda album cover.  We touch on his relationship with O.C. and the fact he thought the Time's Up beat was pretty wack.  We talk Rawkus, ghostwriting for Puffy, sampling, sports, what went wrong on The Equinox; yes, we went there.  

We asked everything and he answered everything, including the possibility of an OK reunion.  We also have 86 tracks displaying the brilliance of Pharoahe Monch. If you haven't heard this episode before or need a refresher, tap in because this one is TIP classic material.   

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On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of episode 50, our Hieroglyphics Tribute. This was a mammoth one. We've got special guests Slug, Murs, Apathy, J-Zone, The Grouch & Breakbeat Lou stopping by.  We interview Del, Domino, Casual & Tajai and they've got stories for days!

Del talks about doing shrooms with Q-Tip to Casual freestyling with Pharoahe Monch at the Gavin. We touch on Casual vs. Saafir and the impact it had on battle rap. We unfortunately find out Ice Cube wasn’t a fan of Gang Starr and thought Kool Keith was too weird. Del explains what it was like not only being cousins with Ice Cube, but their musical similarities and his involvement earlier on in his career.

We learn about Del’s feelings towards the Gorillaz, while Domino breaks down just about every Hiero collaboration imaginable. We talk I Wish My Brother George Was Here, ’93 Til Infinity, No Need For Alarm, Fear Itself, Like It Should Be and No Man’s Land. We discuss their rap dominance prior to being dropped by the label. Tajai’s breaks down his feelings towards the group’s sophomore album and the importance of each album sounding different. 

This episode can be a slow burn or a fast one, but we all know Hiero is til infinity! 

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Chances are you listen to Take It Personal because you're stuck in the golden era. But every once in a while, we feel it's our responsibility to put a spotlight on today's music.

On episode 154, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds, like GZA. We'll always be a 90's centric show at heart, but some of us are really stuck in the past and we feel you might be missing out on some great music, especially from the independent artists out there.

We've got new music from Godfather Don, Ka, High & Mighty, Blu, Vic Spencer. Mickey Diamond, Rahim Samad, Truth By Design, Vice Souletric,  Recognize Ali, Kurious, Diamond D, Awon & Phoniks, Paradox & DJ Sean P, Apathy, ALYX Ryon & Jumbled to name a few. Maybe even some Pete & Bas if you keep listening to the very end (hint, hint).

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On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of our Black Thought Tribute combing both episode 68 and 69, including our exclusive Black Thought interview.

Black Thought isn't just one of our favorites, he is arguably the greatest living rapper in the game. And despite where he might be on your top list, there is no doubt that after you listen to our Black Thought Tribute, he'll be bumped up in your ranking.

We discuss the Streams of Thought albums. We discuss working with Danger Mouse and the late Kobe Bryant, as well as the upcoming musical he wrote and will be starring in titled "Black No More". We find out if there's a new Roots album on it's way, delve into some Roots stories such as Malik B, Razhel, getting signed to Geffen and what the "actual" release date was for "Do You Want More?!!!??!". We talk Philly, food, classic hip-hop and much, much more.

We recorded this prior to the passing of Malik B.

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