The Crate 808 Podcast

Crate 808

  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Company Flowā€™s ā€˜Funcrusher Plusā€™ Album Review w/ Breeze Brewin, GENG PTP + Myke C-Town (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)

    FULL EPISODE:Ā https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-flows-w-103477086

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    Today weā€™re keeping it independent as fuck, rugged like Rwanda and hardcore like Kool G Rap music made for concert piano!! Yes, we are opening up our Rawkus Records Chronicles, to talk about their first major rap release - 1997ā€™s Funcrusher Plus from Company Flow.

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    This here is a clip of what's happening over at our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/crate808) where we've been building a hell of a dip back into the world of 90s hip hop, specifically the importance and legacy of Rawkus Records.

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    And our first special guests are major - rapper Breeze Brewin from The Juggaknots is in the house, who features on this rap classic, as well as artist and producer GENG PTP and YouTuber Myke C-Town šŸ”„

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    12 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 23 minutes
    ā€˜The Texas Chainsaw Massacreā€™ Film Review: 50th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 182

    BREAK OUT THE HEAD CHEESE PEOPLE! Yes, itā€™s our final episode of Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror series for this Halloween, and we go out with a bang - celebrating FIFTY years of one of the best films ever made, 1974ā€™s ā€˜The Texas Chain Saw Massacreā€™ šŸŖš

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    And joining in the fun, their families have always been into meatā€¦Myke C-Town, Alaska Atoms and Thomas Hobbs break down the genius of TCM, while adding some dope hip hop flavour on top.

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    In addition, we have an incredible set of special guests contributing, including hip hop artist Sadistik, and Crate 808 regulars Simon Ward and Tom Comey šŸ”„

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    Show Notes

    • Why this film has lasted (00:00)
    • How TCM helped birth RZA + Muggs sound (15:40)
    • Most hip hop moment + great trivia (24:00)
    • Guest - Simon Ward aka Insane Tiptoe (35:00)
    • What does Headcheese taste like? (41:00)
    • Canibus Feature Award (48:00)
    • Guest - Sadistik (1:06:30)
    • Leatherface as an iconic monster (1:21:30)
    • If TCM was a rap album (1:41:30)
    • Guest - Shotgun the Auxā€™s Tom Comey (2:01:40)
    • Best Kill: Why the meat hook is genius (2:04:40)

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    Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:

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    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series šŸ

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

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    90ā€™s Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

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    00ā€™s Hip Hop Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

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    The Rawkus Chronicles šŸ’Ž

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

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    J Dilla Series šŸ©

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Deeā€™s collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

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    Nas: Digging in the Crates šŸ‘‘

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

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    ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

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    Catch all our Spotify playlists hereā€¦

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    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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    29 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    ā€˜A Nightmare on Elm Streetā€™ Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 181

    One, two, Crate 808 is coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Five, six, hereā€™s your hip hop fix!

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    Today we hope to keep your Halloweens spooky by continuing our Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror series, and this one is big. We sit down to celebrate 40 years of an iconic, genre-shifting, pop culture behemoth - Wes Cravenā€™s classic ā€˜A Nightmare on Elm Streetā€™ from 1984.

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    Joining in the fun, we have Myke C-Town and Alaska Atoms, with dope contributions from hip hop heads Simon Ward and Tom Comey šŸ”Ŗ

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    Show Notes

    • Why this film has lasted (00:00)
    • How Freddy Krueger is an American original (03:50)
    • Simon Ward guest contribution (22:50)
    • Our history with Nightmare + 5-Mic Moments (27:40)
    • Tinaā€™s death scene + enduring horror images (44:10)
    • Tom Comey guest contribution (49:30)
    • If this film was a rap album + fave horror posters (54:20)
    • 5-Mic Moments (1:03:10)
    • Canibus Feature Award (1:10:00)
    • Horror x Hip Hop categories (1:27:20)

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    Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:

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    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series šŸ

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    Ā 

    90ā€™s Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

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    00ā€™s Hip Hop Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    Ā 

    The Rawkus Chronicles šŸ’Ž

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    Ā 

    J Dilla Series šŸ©

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Deeā€™s collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

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    Nas: Digging in the Crates šŸ‘‘

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

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    ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

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    Now, remember to check our our EPIC 3-Album Run series: https://www.crate808.com/3album-runs

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    Catch all our Spotify playlists hereā€¦

    Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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    15 October 2024, 4:01 am
  • 2 hours 7 minutes
    'The Terminator' Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 180

    We kick off our Halloween season with more Hip Hop Heads Talking Horror, celebrating a titanic film from 1984 - James Cameronā€™s ā€˜The Terminatorā€™.

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    Joining in the fun is Call Out Cultureā€™s Alaska Atoms and Curly Castro, as well as dope contributions from other hip hop heads like writers SonRaw and Simon Ward. Lock in for the hip hop x horror crossover you need for spooky season!

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    Show Notes

    • Why this film has lasted (00:00)
    • Why everyone wants to see the apocalypse (13:40)
    • Simon Ward contribution (24:40)
    • Why this is a horror + the filmā€™s morality (30:00)
    • The Terminator as a monster (47:00)
    • SonRaw contribution (1:08:30)
    • Canibus Feature Award (1:16:40)
    • Who has best opening 5-film run? (1:33:50)
    • Hip hop categories (1:51:00)

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    Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:

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    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series šŸ

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    Ā 

    90ā€™s Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    Ā 

    00ā€™s Hip Hop Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    Ā 

    The Rawkus Chronicles šŸ’Ž

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    Ā 

    J Dilla Series šŸ©

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Deeā€™s collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Ā 

    Nas: Digging in the Crates šŸ‘‘

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

    Ā 

    ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

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    Now, remember to check our our EPIC 3-Album Run series: https://www.crate808.com/3album-runs

    Ā 

    šŸŽ§ Subscribe and bump our Spotify playlist - Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

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    Catch all our Spotify playlists hereā€¦

    Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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    7 October 2024, 11:28 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    MF DOOM Rapp Snitch Knishes + Gazzillion Ear + Great Day Track Reviews (Patreon Clip)

    MF DOOM FANS REJOICE - we bring you a sneak peek of some stellar Supervillain chat, with what weā€™ve got going on at our Patreonā€¦check itā€¦

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    MF DOOM Series šŸ

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548

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    In this series of clips we hit up Dead End Hip Hopā€™s Beezy, rapper PremRock and hip hop producer Olā€™ Burger Beats to talk on a whole host of topics surrounding the legend. As well as digging into what makes Rapp Snitch Knishes, Gazzillion Ear and Great Day amazing, we also chat about his growth, who is Mr. Fantastik, and why do MF DOOM nerds even want to know who he is?! We also tap into how DOOM played with the idea of fame, personality and musical politics - yes this one goes IN!

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    Show Notes

    • Gazzillion Ear with Beezy (00:00)
    • Great Day with PremRock (42:00)
    • Rapp Snitch Knishes with Olā€™ Burger Beats (1:09:40)

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    Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:

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    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series šŸ

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    Ā 

    90ā€™s Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    Ā 

    00ā€™s Hip Hop Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    Ā 

    The Rawkus Chronicles šŸ’Ž

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    Ā 

    J Dilla Series šŸ©

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Deeā€™s collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Ā 

    Nas: Digging in the Crates šŸ‘‘

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

    Ā 

    ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

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    Now, remember to check our our EPIC 3-Album Run series: https://www.crate808.com/3album-runs

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    šŸŽ§ Subscribe and bump our Spotify playlist - Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

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    Catch all our Spotify playlists hereā€¦

    Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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    3 September 2024, 4:01 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    billy woods ā€˜Soundcheckā€™ Track Review w/ Olā€™ Burger Beats | Ep. 179

    Yo yo yo, we bring you another episode of our Digging in the Crates series - the billy woods edition āœØ

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    And today weā€™ve got Norwegian producer Olā€™ Burger Beats in the house, talking on the amazing cut ā€˜Soundcheckā€™ by billy woods (featuring Quelle Chris)Ā on 2023ā€™s ā€˜Mapsā€™ šŸ”„

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    Show Notes

    • Least hip hop thing (00:00)
    • How he fell in love with woodsā€™ music (03:00)
    • Why ā€˜Soundcheckā€™ is amazing (15:30)
    • Digging into billy woods on ā€˜Black Sabbathā€™ + working with Quelle Chris (38:00)
    • Sampling and its code of conduct (56:00)
    • Relationship b/ween hip hop + sport (1:03:00)
    • How Deep is Your Love for ā€˜Soundcheckā€™? (1:10:00)

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    Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:

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    MF DOOM Series šŸ

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548

    Ā 

    J Dilla Series šŸ©

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Deeā€™s collection šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Ā 

    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series šŸ

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    Ā 

    90ā€™s Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    Ā 

    00ā€™s Hip Hop Album Reviews šŸ’æ

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    Ā 

    The Rawkus Chronicles šŸ’Ž

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes šŸ“²

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    Ā 

    ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

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    Now, remember to check our our EPIC 3-Album Run series: https://www.crate808.com/3album-runs

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    šŸŽ§ Subscribe and bump our Spotify playlist - Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

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    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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    6 August 2024, 7:44 am
  • 7 hours 51 seconds
    Hip Hop Midyear Awards 2024 ft. Top 5 Albums, Songs, Verses, MVPs + More | Ep. 178

    YO YO YO!! We are back with a SEVEN-HOUR rap extravaganza for all you heads out there, summing up hip hop in 2024 so far. And boy did we dig in, as writers and podcasters Dylan Green and SonRaw join in the fun.

    Get set for our Top 5 albums of the year so far, verses of the year, songs of the year and MVP shouts...and a lot of Kendrick Lamar talk. Featuring incredible contributions from the underground rap scene: Yoh Phillips

    Ken and Beezy (Dead End Hip Hop)

    PremRock

    Defcee

    Tokyo Cigar

    Rob Kheul (Next Movement Podcast)

    Dan O (Freemusic Empire)

    Tom Comey (Shotgun the Aux)

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    So strap in and get ready to EAT šŸ“

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    Show Notes

    • Least hip hop thing (00:00)
    • Schoolboy Q - Blue Lips (11:11)
    • Yoh Phillips - Moment of 2024 (45:57)
    • Cavalier - Different Type Time (53:34)
    • PremRock + Defcee (1:17:20)
    • Ras Kass + RJ Payne + Havoc - GUTTR (1:31:40)
    • Ken (DEHH) (1:40:45)
    • Heems + Lapgan - LAFANDAR (1:50:22)
    • Kamā€™s Verse of the Year - Kendrick Lamar (2:05:50)
    • Mike Shabb - Sewaside 3 (2:31:27)
    • Tokyo Cigar (2:46:16)
    • Roc Marciano - Marciology (3:06:50)
    • Mach-Hommy - RICHAXXHAITIAN (3:31:36)
    • SonRaw: Songs, Features, MVP etc (3:52:00)
    • NAHReally + The Expert - BLIP! (4:01:30)
    • Rob Kheul (4:10:40)
    • Ransom - Lavish Misery + Dan O (4:17:47)
    • Ritchie - Triple Digits [112] (4:44:10)
    • Double A.B. + Git Beats - Lungs of Mahalia + Beezy (DEHH) (5:01:20)
    • FearDorian - FearDorian + Tom Comey (5:13:10)
    • Chief Keef - Almighty So 2 (5:26:50)
    • Apathy - Connecticut Casual: Chapter 2 (5:32:40)
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    21 July 2024, 4:28 pm
  • 2 hours 52 minutes
    Roc Marciano's 3-Album Run āœØ | Ep. 177

    Yo yo yo, today we dig into another GOAT 3-Album Run, discussing the man who has Lamborghini dreams and Nissan nightmaresā€¦Roc Marciano šŸ”„

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    On board we have returning guest, contributing editor of Pitchfork, podcaster, writer and journalist - Dylan Green aka Cine Masai! And the album run we're talking on included 'Marcberg' (2010), 'Reloaded' (2012), a dip into 'The Pimpire Strikes Back' (2013) and 'Marci Beaucoup' (2013).

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    Featuring contributions from producer Nicholas Craven, rapper MidaZ the Beast, rap historian Dart Adams, beatmaker and writer SonRaw, and podcasters like Nate LeBlanc (Dad Bod Rap Pod)Ā and The Extraordinary Rap crew...this may well be one of our finest deep dives into any 3-album run šŸ˜±

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    Show Notes

    • Least hip hop thing (00:00)
    • Why Roc is a pioneer (05:30)
    • Marcberg (14:30)
    • Nate LeBlanc takes (Dad Bod Rap Pod) (28:30)
    • Is Marcberg the ā€˜gangsta rap Madvillainyā€™? (30:50)
    • Top Marcberg moments (43:30)
    • Nicholas Craven + MidaZ the Beast thoughts (48:20)
    • 5-Mic Moments: Snow + Sean P love (57:10)
    • Reloaded + SonRaw takes (1:26:40)
    • Dart Adams takes (1.50:20)
    • Rocā€™s apex moment (1:51:50)
    • Top Roc bars + growth of drumless hip hop (1:53:00)
    • Marci Beaucoup (2:20:00)

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    18 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 2 hours 23 minutes
    Cypress Hill's 3-Album Run šŸ’Ø | Ep. 176

    Yo yo yo, welcome to Crate 808, and another 3-Album Run episode speaking on one of the biggest rap groups of all time - Cypress Hill šŸ’Ø Yes, we welcome on writer, DJ and co-founder of the Closed Sessions label, DJ RTC aka Alexander Fruchter, to speak on ā€˜Cypress Hillā€™ (1991), ā€˜Black Sundayā€™ (1993) and ā€˜Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boomā€™ (1995) šŸ”„

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    Featuring special contributions from Nate LeBlanc (Dad Bod Rap Pod), Dart Adams, Robert Kuehl (The Next Movement Podcast), Dan O (Freemusic Empire) and the crew at Extraordinary Rap.

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    DJ Muggs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZmzDgV410

    Sen Dog: https://shorturl.at/lkpA6

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    Show Notes

    • Why this album run matters (00:00)
    • Cypress Hill album (13:00)
    • Black Sunday (01:05:30)
    • Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom (01:48:20)

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    5 June 2024, 6:23 am
  • 1 hour 53 minutes
    ā€˜Alienā€™ Film Review: 45th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 175

    Yo yo yo, welcome to another episode of Hip Hop Heads Talking Horror, and this time round we celebrate 45 years of 1979ā€™s sci-fi horror film monument - ā€˜Alienā€™ šŸ›ø

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    Join Kam, Thomas Hobbs, Alaska Atoms and Myke-C Town for their takes on this classic, as well contributions from Shotgun the Auxā€™s Tom Comey and Atoms Family member, Cryptic One.

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    Show Notes

    • How we fell in love with the film (00:00)
    • Why has this filmā€™s allure held up (13:20)
    • 5-Mic Moments: Chest-burster scene (23:30)
    • Alien poster, trailer and tagline (48:30)
    • What Ifs (51:00)
    • Hip Hop Horror Categories (59:00)
    • Where does Company Flow fit into this horror film? (1:04:50)

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    30 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 3 hours 6 minutes
    Kendrick Lamarā€™s 3-Album Run | Ep. 174

    Today we bring you a deep dive into Kdotā€™s monumental three-album run, talking ā€˜Good Kid, M.A.A.D Cityā€™ (2012), ā€˜To Pimp a Butterflyā€™ (2015), ā€˜Untitled Unmasteredā€™ (2016) and ā€˜DAMNā€™ (2017).

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    And in the hot seat we have award-winning music journalist, contributing editor with Bandcamp Daily and author ofĀ ā€˜The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black Americaā€™ - Marcus J. Moore!

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    Featuring special contributions from Nate LeBlanc (Dad Bod Rap Pod), Rohan (The Rap Music Plug Podcast), Dan O (Freemusic Empire) and the crew at Extraordinary Rap. Catch up with our other Kendrick Lamar episodes too:

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    Kendrick vs. Drake beef breakdown: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ovdiEYnEXkgSezNDVAxei

    ā€˜Mr. Morale and The Big Steppersā€™ album review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MVfUy8MSuMvZ1YuVdyaHj?

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