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| 22 Nov 2022 | Ep.189 - Kanye & Black Celebrity W/ Dr. Joshua Wright | 01:09:15 | |
In a special episode of DITD, we have our first guest host joining! Dr. Joshua Wright is a professor at Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC, a graduate of Howard University; host of "Woke History", a new podcast series on NPR One and a two-time author. (Wake Up, Mr. West: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of Black Celebrity, 2022 & Empire and Black Images in Pop Culture, 2018) He joins us to talk about Black Celebrity in the US, Kanye's unique status as "the ultimate contrarian" and where he stands after the month of craziness. If you haven't spun Episode 186, we encourage you to do so as we broach on those topics once more here. Also, Dr. Wright mentions The Journal of Hip-Hop Studies, I have linked his issue on Kanye & Christianity here, we highly recommend you dive into some true Hip-Hop academia. Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Ep.190 - Our Dream Festivals | 01:33:24 | |
We all have our dream festival line-up. We took it a little further and devised our own festivals. From how many days, to the locale, to the line-ups themselves; our festivals were so eclectic that we only had one artist on both line-ups. Let us know which one you'd rather hit and how much you'd pay. Because in our world, this is all for free.99! TIMESTAMPS:
Main Topic - (22:47) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | Ep.127 - Entroducing.... DJ Shadow | 01:30:46 | |
This is probably our first retrospective where the artist in question is on the fringe of what is considered "Hip-Hop". But as with all elements of art, it is always worth getting out of our comfort zone now and again. And DJ Shadow is a perfect subject to do so. And his creative narrative isn't too shabby either. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | Ep.94 - DITD Bites, Vol. 7 | 01:28:50 | |
On Volume 7 of DITD Bites: Why do people not do their due diligence when they claim to love something? Are Video Games more influential on the youth compared to music? And why are hot takes so prevalent in day-to-day Hip-Hop conversation? TIMESTAMPS: Extra Show Links:
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Ep.251 - Public Enemy (#1) | 01:21:19 | |
In part one of three, we get into the beginnings of Public Enemy and their first three albums, two of which considered to be consensus classics and some of the most authentically Hip-Hop albums ever made. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (13:44) Yo! Bum Rush the Show - (29:01) It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back - (37:17) Fear of a Black Planet - (49:37) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Ep.238 - #UKBHM 2023: Hijack | 01:04:46 | |
For our final UKBHM retrospective of the month of October, we cover late 80s UK group Hijack who were - like many of our subjects for this edition of UKBHM retrospectives - were ready to hit the US and make something of themselves but were stymied by the powers that be. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (25:15) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Ep.294 - WC and the Maad Circle | 01:14:24 | |
Before WC went solo and became one third of the Westside Connection, he was head of WC and the Maad Circle which featured a pre-solo Coolio, Big Gee and DJ/Producer Crazy Toones. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (4:47) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Ep.70 - DITD Bites, Vol. 3 | 01:27:55 | |
For this DITD Bites, we conversate on some recent phenomena. This year, labels have been implementing Deluxe Editions weeks, sometimes days after the initial album release, why are they doing this and why is it working? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has commented on wax his opinions on the lack of streaming pay for artists and his answer, whilst unsurprising, are really worrying coming from him. Lastly, how much weight do we put on a rapper being "quotable"? TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | Ep.117 - LL Cool J, Part 1 | 01:24:07 | |
LL Cool J is more known for his acting and hosting duties these days. But LL has a catalogue that spans decades and that shouldn't be overlooked in the career of Mr Smith. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | Ep.259 - Paris | 01:35:55 | |
After exploring The Conscious Daughters last week, it seemed fitting to explore the career of their biggest advocate and one of the most controversial voices in 90s Hip-Hop: Paris. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (22:30) The Devil Made Me Do It - (30:43) Sleeping with the Enemy - (42:53) Guerrilla Funk - (57:44) Unleashed - (1:06:23) Sonic Jihad - (1:14:39) Acid Reflex - (1:21:18) Pistol Politics - (1:24:31) Safe Space Invader - (1:27:16) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 30 Jun 2020 | Ep.65 - The Black Eyed Peas | 01:21:58 | |
Please, just listen to this one and make our pain worthwhile... TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Ep.252 - Public Enemy (#2) | 01:35:12 | |
In our 2nd part of the Public Enemy retrospective, we see how PE should have imploded and become one of the many groups in the 90s to break up; but not only did they not break up, they kept dropping (to mixed results) and predicting the future of the music industry still to come to fruition. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (12:17) Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black - (20:27) Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age - (31:20) There's a Poison Goin' On - (50:46) Revolverlution - (1:01:51) New Whirl Odor - (1:08:48) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Ep.282 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 13 | 01:16:54 | |
It's time for another edition of Contemporary Cool! For this one, we get into the Griselda project that arguably put them on the map in Benny The Butcher's "Tana Talk 3" & the absurdly stacked "D.I.T.C. - The Remix Project". TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Tana Talk 3 - (16:02) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 04 Jan 2022 | Ep.143 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 6 | 01:28:09 | |
Happy New Year one and all! We kick off the New Year by taking one more quick look back at 2021 and talking about our two favourite albums of '21. TIMESTAMPS: Additional reading - Charlie's Top 10 Albums of 2021 Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | Ep.130 - #UKBHM 2021: Monie Love | 01:31:10 | |
Happy UK Black History Month dear listener! If you weren't about last October, we will spend this month doing retrospectives on black UK artists only and for this episode, we cover a UK artist that went to the US and managed to blend Hip-Hop of the time with the soulful dance Black Brits like Soul II Soul were known for. We cover the career of Monie Love. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Ep.270 - 9th Wonder, Part 2 | 01:31:33 | |
We finish our five-part miniseries on the Little Brother universe with Part 2 of our 9th Wonder retrospective, looking at a Blog Era Mixtape, a solo album bursting with features, another - albeit odd choice of - Remix album and a Supergroup EP. Capping off a beginner's guide to one of the best "Death, Taxes & (Artist Name) dropping" careers in recent memory. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (19:24) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Ep.222 - The Roots | 02:17:24 | |
In this chunky episode, we get into the work of The Roots where whilst we would make an effort to bomb through discographies for the sake of time, we simply couldn't for The Roots because they seemed to depart from their past album nearly every time. The subtle switches in their music over time would end up creating a wide reach. From "Jam Session" Hip-Hop to dense concept albums, it was certainly worth taking the time. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (16:56) Do You Want More?!!!??! - (35:17) Illadelph Halflife - (44:37) Things Fall Apart - (57:27) Phrenology - (1:12:59) The Tipping Point - (1:23:04) Game Theory - (1:34:15) Rising Down - (1:40:59) How I Got Over - (1:46:37) "Undun" & "...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin" - (1:50:55) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Ep.296 - Coolio | 01:14:21 | |
The story of Coolio is... a lot. But you know what isn't a lot? The variety in his discography once the 00s came around! Tracks appearing in more than one body of work and derivative tropes plaguing that weird decade would severely taint his first three albums that were bursting with personality and obviously "Gangster's Paradise". Lucky for him, it didn't. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (7:38) It Takes a Thief - (13:43) Gangsta's Paradise - (21:58) My Soul - (31:22) Coolio.com - (38:32) El Cool Magnifico - (42:23) The Return of the Gangsta - (45:35) Steal Hear - (50:12) Lighter Note - (1:00:42)
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Ep.160 - Masta Killa: The Book Of Wu - Chapter 5 | 01:29:41 | |
Masta Killa is the most mysterious member of the legendary group. Whilst most of the group went to major labels, MK went independent, took the longest to drop his debut solo album and hasn't got a bad album in his discography! So what's the deal with the man whose first ever raps might be the greatest "first raps" ever heard on wax? TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (21:49) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Ep.276 - Ja Rule | 01:38:09 | |
The story of Ja Rule is one that can only be described as a contextual nightmare. Whilst we can boil it down to "He had hits then 50 took his soul" and call it a day, there's so much under that surface that deserves a look, including music that perfectly exemplifies how fucking weird the 00s were. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (14:12) Venni Vetti Vecci - (22:27) Rule 3:36 - (32:15) Pain Is Love - (44:07) The Last Temptation - (57:00) Blood in My Eye - (1:02:54) R.U.L.E. - (1:09:55) Pain Is Love 2 - (1:17:25)
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 16 May 2023 | Ep.214 - Pras | 01:16:49 | |
Pras has been in the news in recent years, but not for anything music related. So since he was formally found guilty in a foreign influence case, now seems a good a time as any to listen to the music and wonder how in the hell did Pras go from Fugees to illegal bankrolling?! Weekly Music Roundup - (1:22) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (12:53) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Ep.69 - The Streets | 01:35:22 | |
The Streets, headed by Mike Skinner, is a British institution. Never has a musical concept gone so far as a poetically blunt force in commentary about regular life. Over the past nearly two decades, Mike Skinner has built a discography that covers all facets of life. From the colourful moments to the greyest monotony. From going clubbing and doing drugs to watching telly with the wife & kids. The Streets covers everything with wide-spanning production influences and endless Quotables through a no-nonsense voice that only Mike Skinner can do. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Ep.164 - Kendrick Lamar, Part. 3 | 01:28:05 | |
We finish our three-part retrospective of Kendrick Lamar with a dialogue on his latest album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers", looking at the body of work from multiple angles and detailing it's unique place in music history. TIMESTAMPS:
The conversation - (7:04) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Ep.300 - Run-DMC | 01:24:36 | |
For our 300th episode, we wanted to do a retrospective that was fitting for our 300th. So we landed on one of the most significant groups in Hip-Hop history. Possibly THE most significant. RUN-DMC - in no uncertain terms - brought Hip-Hop to a new stratosphere in popularity and dedication to creating full bodies of work. Combine that with their unmistakable style and you have one of the most iconic trios in music history. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/WHO'S HOUSE? BEN'S RESEARCH HOUSE - (8:04) Run-D.M.C. - (19:55) King of Rock - (28:44) Raising Hell - (37:01) Tougher Than Leather - (46:17) Back from Hell - (51:19) Down with the King - (58:20) Crown Royal - (1:03:18) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Ep.106 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 2 | 01:33:49 | |
It's time for some more "Contemporary Cool" and for this one, we went far and wide with our picks. Nas & Damian Marley's "Distant Relatives", Azealia Banks' "Fantasea", Apollo Brown & Boog Brown's "Brown Study" & Jay Rock's "90059". TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Ep.280 - Gang Starr | 01:26:15 | |
The phrase "One of the Best Yet" has never been so apt. Maybe THE quintessential Golden Age Hip-Hop duo, Gang Starr started off with multiple iterations but once it was just the twosome of DJ Premier & Guru, it was over and it all culminated in projects from the late 80s to the late 2010s with the 90s work providing a shining example of what Hip-Hop was in the Golden Era. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (9:48) No More Mr. Nice Guy - (18:15) Step in the Arena - (27:12) Daily Operation - (36:15) Hard to Earn - (44:47) Moment of Truth - (51:56) The Ownerz - (1:01:41) One of the Best Yet - (1:08:18) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | Ep.278 - Twista | 01:25:47 | |
Twista is a fascinating case study. With his first four albums that drastically aim in different directions - only to settle on riding the wave of the 00s Hip-Hop sound - (for better or worse) it creates a frustrating picture of one of the most talented deliverer of words that instead made a full-throated push for the mainstream. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:53) Runnin' Off at da Mouth - (19:55) Resurrection - (27:04) Adrenaline Rush - (34:42) Kamikaze - (39:13) The Day After - (51:34) Adrenaline Rush 2007 - (58:28) Category F5 - (1:00:32) The Perfect Storm - (1:02:44) Dark Horse - (1:04:05) Crook County - (1:05:38) Summer 96 - (1:06:39) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 31 Dec 2024 | Ep.297 - 2024 Metacritic Album Score Review | 01:44:38 | |
With it being the last episode of the year, we do our customary look through the Metacritic Album Score Review, looking at the works that were highly acclaimed and the works that were roasted into oblivion. TIMESTAMPS:
The Review - (5:38) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Ep.223 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 7 | 01:14:00 | |
It's time for another Hip-Hop Neighbours, highlighting non-Hip-Hop albums that Hip-Hop fans can get into. For this one, we get into the work of Gil Scott-Heron and Chase & Status. TIMESTAMPS:
I'm New Here - (17:10) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 | Ep.88 - Jay-Z, Part 2 | 01:34:37 | |
The Jay-Z retrospective continues with part 2. In this ep, we go from "The Dynasty" to "The Black Album" and it's from here that we start to notice patterns in Jay's methods, how he attempts to break those patterns (with varying results) and how if his career truly ended, it would've been a solid catalog. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Ep.182 - #UKBHM 2022: Cookie Crew | 01:17:31 | |
Happy October and happy UK Black History Month one & all! This is the third time we're doing this but for those not in the know. To celebrate UKBHM, we do retrospectives of four black UK artists. To kick it off, we go to one of the first female duos, Cookie Crew. A duo that clearly had talent along with pretty good rolodex, but questionable decisions seemed to sour their outlook and make their career short lived. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (23:41) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Ep.285 - #UKBHM 2024: MC Duke | 01:01:40 | |
We begin our 2024 edition of our UK Black History Month series with one of UK Hip-Hop's earliest success stories in MC Duke who was the guy in the late 80s, culminating in two albums of varying quality and the American vocal inflections that was plaguing the early years of UK Hip-Hop. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (18:55) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Ep.210 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 10 | 01:04:07 | |
For the 10th edition of Contemporary Cool: We get into the works of Tink's 2013 tape "Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours" and August Greene (Common, Robert Glasper & Karriem Riggins) TIMESTAMPS:
Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours - (19:10) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Ep.215 - Wyclef Jean | 01:38:07 | |
After covering Pras last week, we thought it was a good a time as any to look into the Fugees member that seems to have no issue in dropping music on a consistent basis. With nine studio albums, Wyclef Jean has used his many tastes to create a fascinating musical tapestry of himself, to varying degrees of success. Weekly Music Roundup - (1:42) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (13:55) The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book - (34:26) Masquerade - (39:15) The Preacher's Son - (46:00) Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 - (48:24) Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant - (53:42) From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion - (1:03:10) Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee - (1:07:15) Yéle Haiti & Wyclef Goes Back to School Volume 1 - (1:09:23) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Ep.73 - Jay-Z vs. Nas - You Traded Your Soul For Riches | 01:35:45 | |
The Nas/Jay-Z beef is one of the most notable beefs in Hip-Hop history. But for some reason, nobody talks about how *deep* the beef actually goes, and how, depending on who you are, it is technically still going! On one side at least. It's a popular beef but below the surface, its certainly an odd and at times, grim one. TIMESTAMPS: As per the Lighter Note: SUPPORT "theKEEPER: A Digital Archive of Womxn in Hip Hop". Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | Ep.146 - Xzibit | 01:31:42 | |
It is very easy to see Xzibit as the "Pimp My Ride" guy. But look past the glorious relic of 00s America and you find a rapper that could hang with the best of them, tooled up with top tier lyrics and an unmistakable voice. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 04 May 2021 | Ep.108 - Digital Underground | 01:28:05 | |
With the unfortunate passing of Shock G, we thought this was a good time as any to collectively get into his brainchild, Digital Underground and gain a new understanding of why Shock G was one of the most unique personalities in music history. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Ep.279 - Jeru The Damaja | 01:16:42 | |
Brooklynite Jeru The Damaja is a rapper that practiced what he preached. Whilst dropping two iconic "All Killer, No Filler" albums of the 90s, he watched Hip-Hop go commercial and made a point to not get swayed. Instead, he continued as an independent voice and cultivate a dedicated fanbase that love him to this day. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (12:41) The Sun Rises in the East - (18:18) Wrath of the Math - (25:32) Heroz4Hire - (34:39) Divine Design - (42:54) Still Rising - (48:17) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Ep.268 - Rapper Big Pooh | 01:08:44 | |
We continue our LB miniseries with an exploration into the solo work of Rapper Big Pooh who - unlike Phonte - has dropped a lot of solo work in the past 20 years. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (17:18) Sleepers - (23:05) The Delightful Bars - (26:44) Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 1: For Members Only - (29:43) Dirty Pretty Things - (32:33) "Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday, Thomas" & "Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3.5" - (34:54) Everything 4 Sale - (40:46) RPM - (43:20) To Dream In Color - (45:02) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | Ep.123 - The LOX | 01:19:29 | |
The LOX are one of the strongest groups in Hip-Hop history. Their bond is unbreakable, their chemistry is top-tier and their bars throughout their album discography illuminate all of that, even through all the beefs & disputes. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Ep.99 - Women's History Month '21 - Da Brat | 01:33:47 | |
Happy Women's History month one and all! If you have been a listener since last year, you know that since then we decided to dedicate the month of March to the women and this year we are doing it again. Up first, the first woman in Hip-Hop to go platinum, Da Brat. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Ep.227 - DITD Bites, Vol. 19 | 01:36:43 | |
In a very special DITD Bites, we get into Lizzo, Tory Lanez getting 10 years; REASON & Moosa's debate on wax and Hip-Hop turning 50.
Lizzo/Tory & power - (22:53) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Ep.152 - Women's History Month '22 - The Real Roxanne | 01:11:12 | |
The story of The Real Roxanne is forever attached to the subject of the last episode, but for someone that was brought into a beef of somebody's design, we got two very good albums out of it. And that alone deserves it's own dive. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 13 Apr 2021 | Ep.105 - 2 Years Later, That Shit Worth 2 Million | 01:42:25 | |
Ladies & Gentlemen, DITD is two years old! We started this podcast two years ago as of the 11th and 105 episodes later, with NO OFF WEEK, we're still going and getting better. For this episode we reflect on the passing of DMX, reflect on ourselves, why we do what we do, compare work ethics and finish off with a couple of games that we hope you'll enjoy. Thanks for kicking it with us, whenever and however you jumped in. We appreciate your time. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" & "Venice Beach w/ Jeff Kaale" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | Ep.248 - Big Daddy Kane | 01:39:37 | |
The King Asiatic Nobody's Equal. Brooklynite Big Daddy Kane came through the 80s as one of the best freestylers in the Five Boroughs and once he got with Cold Chillin' and the Juice Crew, Kane would prove that he is one of the most complete rappers of all time. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie: (All released in '23)
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (8:37) Long Live the Kane - (18:56) It's a Big Daddy Thing - (29:10) Taste of Chocolate - (39:43) Prince of Darkness - (49:24) Looks Like a Job For... - (58:23) Daddy's Home - (1:06:52) Veteranz' Day - (1:16:14) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Ep.305 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 16 | 00:59:59 | |
For the 16th Contemporary Cool, we get into what many consider to be Lupe Fiasco's best album and a J.PERIOD remix of Kendrick's "GNX". TIMESTAMPS:
Tetsuo & Youth - (8:00) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | Ep.246 - 2023 Metacritic Album Score Review | 01:29:21 | |
Happy holidays one & all! To celebrate, we keep it simple and review the Metacritic Hip-Hop album scores for the year of 2023. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
List Review - (4:55) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Ep.178 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 4 | 01:12:15 | |
It's time for another edition of Hip-Hop Neighbours where we talk about non-Hip-Hop works that Hip-Hop fans love regardless. For this volume, we talk about the works of Tame Impala & KAYTRANADA. Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)
99.9% - (11:51) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Ep.185 - #UKBHM 2022: Estelle | 01:33:45 | |
To finish our #UKBHM miniseries for another year, we look at an artist in Estelle with realised talent early on, a truly timeless song in her discography - but looking past that - has a truly fascinating discography and career arc that, at this moment in time, feels like a satisfying full circle. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 05 Dec 2023 | Ep.243 - Large Professor | 01:09:22 | |
Large Professor is an interesting solo case in Hip-Hop history; an artist with a solid solo discography but his legacy is instead tied into being of service to a litany of legends. Where do you place someone like that in the annals of Hip-Hop history? (Check our Main Source episode for more LargePro) TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie
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| 26 May 2020 | Ep.60 - DITD Bites, Vol. 1 | 01:22:56 | |
For this episode of DITD, we're doing something a little different. We think about a lot of ideas as you can imagine but some of those ideas we think about aren't really worth the full episode. But that shouldn't stop us from talking about them, right? That's why we're doing what we like to call "DITD Bites". A large topic, condensed into little chunks. Hope you enjoy and as always, if you have something to put forward to the conversation, hit us up like one listener did and we responded to in one of the topics for this episode. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Ep.83 - #UKBHM 2020: Kano | 01:50:36 | |
Kano was a lyrical prodigy from day 1. Everyone knew he had the talent and he could've easily cashed in and spat all the bars known to man. But he decided very early in his career that he wanted to be an album artist. This gave him the room to experiment and while the results vary in quality, it is now clear that he's put in the work to become a better artist than his talent initially showed. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Ep.260 - DITD 5th Anniversary Special | 01:39:45 | |
This week, we celebrate DITD's 5th birthday with a pop quiz from Ben, thoughts on the Pod in general and yes, we talk about the Cole response to Kendrick. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Lighter Note: (1:21:00) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Ep.212 - DITD Bites, Vol. 17 | 01:16:27 | |
For the 17th edition of DITD Bites we get into the AI Music debate and the concept of Video Essays/Documentaries, asking WHY do people like Trap Lore Ross make the videos they make. TIMESTAMPS:
AI Music - (13:58) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | Ep.95 - MF DOOM, Part 1 | 01:32:52 | |
For this retrospective, we're doing something a little different from the usual. We're going to look at five solo projects from MF DOOM but instead of looking at the albums from our usual angles, we're going to look at it from the perspective of his aliases and the world he built using those aliases. If you're a DOOM noob like Charlie is in this episode, then it's definitely worth a spin. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Ep.80 - #UKBHM 2020: Dizzee Rascal | 01:30:55 | |
Dizzee Rascal was a trailblazer & early champion of UK Rap and the genre that would eventually be known as Grime. But Dizzee didn't just stop with what Charlie calls the "Illmatic of Grime/UK Rap", he sought to push boundaries, help sow the seeds of making rapping mainstream and even collab with US Hip-Hop legends YEARS before it became common practice. We explore Dizzee's music ahead of his new album "E3 AF" coming October 30th. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Ep.235 - #UKBHM 2023: So Solid Crew | 01:16:10 | |
UK Garage had a special moment from 99-02, it seemed that every notable Garage track was hitting the charts. But only one track hit no.1 and that was "21 Seconds" by So Solid Crew. They could've easily been a one-hit wonder but with their sheer numbers as a group, two albums and a whole lot of retrospective influence, So Solid will forever be noted in the history of Black British Music. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 11 Aug 2020 | Ep.71 - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth | 01:28:55 | |
Mount Vernon, NY was never a hotbed when it came to Hip-Hop talent. If you were about Hip-Hop, you were usually born & bred in the Five Boroughs. But Pete Rock & CL Smooth were an anomaly. Their work, while slim pickings next to other duos such as OutKast & GangStarr are some of the highest quality works you can ask for. Two albums & one EP of wonderful Hip-Hop that epitomises the Golden Age. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Ep.242 - Deltron 3030 | 00:58:16 | |
It's time to take a trip into the future - to the year 3030 - through the sonic landscape painted by a trio that combine to make Deltron 3030: Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan The Automator & DJ Kid Koala. Weekly Music Roundup - (0:58)
Ben:
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| 23 Mar 2021 | Ep.102 - Women's History Month '21 - Eve's That Girl (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la) | 01:37:50 | |
Eve is an interesting career to look at retrospectively. Unlike some of the other women we've covered so far, she didn't really pioneer in everything. But in her own way, she had a solid career, with a classic album and is a great rapper that have hanged with the best. And in something we'll talk about after March ends, that should be enough for people to focus on that. Luckily, we're not like everybody else. So, Let us Blow Your Mind. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Ep.184 - #UKBHM 2022: Ghetts | 01:42:09 | |
Continuing our UKBHM celebrations with a retrospective on one of the most visceral storytellers and lyrical visualisers of the modern era. It took Ghetts 15 years of ups and downs to create his magnum opus but it wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the unique road he travelled. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (21:52) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 11 May 2021 | Ep.109 - Fugees | 01:10:36 | |
Wyclef, Pras & Lauryn. Fugees were a trio bursting with youthful energy and creative flavour. Their first album was boastful and raw, their second album showed all three at their creative peaks. But behind the scenes, a mixture of label issues and personal back & forth (to put it lightly) put a timer on their lifespan as a trio. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Ep.174 - DITD Bites, Vol. 14 | 01:29:55 | |
We get into another Bites where we talk about goings on in the Hip-Hop/music world. For this one we get into the Beyonce/Kelis/Neptunes sample controversy and looking into The Notorious B1, an artist from back in the day that claims The Notorious B.I.G. stole his iconic hit "Juicy". TIMESTAMPS:
Bey/Kelis/Neptunes - (21:52) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Ep.86 - Can you Fall Off in the Social Media Era? | 01:26:17 | |
This is probably the most free-flowing episode we have ever done. What began as a simple episode about artists falling off became a wide ranging conversation about falling off in the Social Media age where it's... Kind of, impossible to fall off??? It's so free-flowing we're not even going to add super-specific timestamps because why perform such a futile task? TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | Ep.128 - Redman | 01:30:54 | |
This is one of those retrospectives where we thought we were just going to big up one of the least talked about legends in Hip-Hop. But once we got into that discography, we found much more than a great MC. Give more flowers to Redman. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Ep.287 - #UKBHM 2024: Demon Boyz | 01:25:29 | |
When UK Hip-Hop zigged, Demon Boyz zagged. Whilst they managed to get two albums out before their split, boy did they make effort to do it differently and incidentally became a key connection between Hip-Hop and Jungle. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (23:30) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Ep.293 - Mack 10 | 01:26:39 | |
After covering Westside Connection last week, it was only right to get into the two artists not named Ice Cube. This week: Mack 10 whose easy style was good enough to make a pretty decent discography considering half the output was during the dreaded 00s. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:41) Mack 10 - (17:28) Based on a True Story - (24:29) The Recipe - (29:21) The Paper Route - (39:56) Bang or Ball - (45:00) Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta - (52:13) Hustla's Handbook - (55:54) Soft White - (1:01:59) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Ep.155 - Women's History Month '22 - Foxy Brown | 01:26:22 | |
Foxy Brown was one the rawest talents ever seen in Hip-Hop. Who else could do Mafioso bars, luxury bars & sexual bars? Her three official albums deserve praise but it can't be overlooked how short her peak actually was when it could've been so much more. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (21:02) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Ep.159 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 2 | 01:35:18 | |
In a low-key iconic* episode of DITD, we do another Volume of Hip-Hop Neighbours, (which is mistakenly called by a former name throughout the episode) going off our mini-convo about Calvin Harris last week. This pretty much goes off the rails immediately, turning into a heated debate about Harris' discography. So for those that love the rare moments we debate, here you go. *This episode officially costs $100AUD. Tune in to find out why. TIMESTAMPS:
The Argument - (29:18) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | Ep.197 - Three 6 Mafia | 01:24:04 | |
We cover one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups of All-Time in Three 6 Mafia; rulers of Memphis, led by DJ Paul & Juicy J's legendary production. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (12:42) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Ep.166 - Internet Anonymity | 01:22:33 | |
Anonymity in Hip-Hop Twitter, like everywhere on the Internet, is something worth putting thought over. Is it an issue to have anonymity for accounts that have genuine sway over Internet discourse? Is there any point in caring about the negatives of anonymity when we all do it in some form? TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | Ep.144 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 1 | 00:55:41 | |
Welcome to a brand new DITD miniseries, Hip-Hop Neighbours. Similar to "Contemporary Cool", we pick an album each to talk about but what's unique about "Hip-Hop Neighbours" is that we pick albums from non-Hip-Hop genres that have some form of connective tissue to Hip-Hop. And in an effort to provide openings for you to explore past your regular tastes, it'll also tell you about how, in some way, all music is connected. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | Ep.135 - AZ | 01:43:58 | |
It's practically consensus that AZ is one of the most overlooked lyricists in Hip-Hop history. But why is that? Is it for cynical reasons or is it simply because his best stuff is just that damn good? We go through his album discography and find an answer. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Ep.295 - WC | 01:02:56 | |
We finish our Westside Connection miniseries with WC who is definitely the more humorous of the three and is an underrated influence on where the West Coast went in the 00s and beyond. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:40) The Shadiest One - (20:57) Ghetto Heisman - (28:01) Guilty by Affiliation - (35:15) Revenge of the Barracuda - (41:14) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | Ep.68 - 50 Cent | 01:35:30 | |
Is 50 Cent a sociopath? A genius? An asshole? A troll? A trailblazer? Someone who changed the game as we know it? Let's just say that by the end of this episode, you'll say 'All of the above' and then some. Strap in, it's a wild one. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Ep.79 - #UKBHM 2020: Rodney P | 01:29:47 | |
It's October, which means it's UK Black History Month! We decided to celebrate with five retrospectives on five legends of UK Black Music. We begin in the true roots of UK Hip-Hop, a bridge between the Windrush Generation, their children and their children's children, all through the prism of music. We begin our celebration with the Godfather of UK Hip-Hop, Rodney P and chart the links between the genres you know of and may not know of. Extra Credit: Tim Westwood's 1987 BBC Documentary "Bad Meaning Good" Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Ep.303 - Poor Righteous Teachers | 01:09:38 | |
The story of Poor Righteous Teachers isn't a well documented one, but the music speaks volumes with great production throughout, thought and dexterous lyrics soaked in 5% teachings and an embracing of Toasting that really sets them apart from their more popular peers. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (7:07) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | Ep.96 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 1 | 01:30:47 | |
Welcome to "Contemporary Cool", a new DITD series where we pick two contemporary albums each and talk about them in any way the albums warrant. In Vol. 1, we talk about the historically hated "Lasers" by Lupe Fiasco, the cultural reset that Skepta's "Konnichiwa" had on UK Rap/Grime, was Rocky's "TESTING" underrated? And Joey Bada$$' "ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ which didn't get enough love when it dropped. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | Ep.277 - Chino XL | 01:19:49 | |
Chino XL passed away at the age of 50 last week. So we pushed back the others to celebrate the career and artistry of one of the most respected names in the New York underground. TIMESTAMPS:
Charlie:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (13:01) Here to Save You All - (20:31) I Told You So - (33:17) Poison Pen - (40:15) Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary - (47:18) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Ep.181 - Prompts, Vol. 1 | 01:21:41 | |
This episode is a special one for a couple of reasons: 1st, it's our first live recording via Twitter Spaces. 2nd, it was to kick-start our new off-shoot: Prompts. Me, Ben and you guys talking around two specific prompts and letting the conversation go where it goes. The two Prompts: "What artist with a classic album, has the worst debut album?" and "Who is the best one-album artist?" TIMESTAMPS:
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| 20 Jun 2023 | Ep.219 - DITD Bites, Vol. 18 | 01:16:49 | |
On the 18th edition of DITD Bites: Tyler, The Creator hopped on Rap Radar recently and made some interesting quotes that we wanted to unpack. So we do that, getting into his beef with playlists, "Rap Twitter" and his past work. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Ep.176 - Shabazz Palaces | 01:09:23 | |
If you were on a desert island and you had one artist's discography to spin, who would you pick? If you said your favourite artist, then sure. But think about a Shabazz Palaces where the music is so layered & diverse, you will be guaranteed to hear something different every time you spin. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 19 Apr 2022 | Ep.158 - Black Star | 01:38:56 | |
With the long-awaited 2nd Black Star album on the horizon, we thought it would be a good opportunity to look back at the first album and how Talib Kweli and then named Mos Def managed to produce one of the crown jewels of Hip-Hop. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Ep.148 - DITD Bites, Vol. 12 | 01:28:08 | |
We're back with Vol. 12 of DITD Bites. Two topics today that are close to each other. Firstly, off the back of our Lighter Note on Joe Rogan, Ben tackles the Spotify side of the story. And Charlie asks the question "is old music killing new music?". TIMESTAMPS: Articles featured in the episode: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Ep.75 - Nas - King's Disease, I Cure This Shit With My Art | 01:34:07 | |
Nas' new album "King's Disease" is an interesting piece of work from someone that has nothing really to prove. The themes, whilst widespread, are very surface level. Black excellence, money, cars, all wrapped up in his new package the 'King's Disease' and 'The Cure' to said disease. (And he still finds time to shit on black women whilst also calling them 'Queens'...) We break down the themes of the album and how he manages to keep his bars box-fresh after all these years. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Ep.173 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 8 | 01:17:21 | |
In Volume 8 of Contemporary Cool: We look at the works of Rico Nasty, Megan Thee Stallion, Curren$y & The Alchemist and Kojey Radical. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 11 Jun 2024 | Ep.269 - 9th Wonder, Part 1 | 01:32:37 | |
With Little Brother now explored, we can now get into the work of the distant 3rd member: Producer 9th Wonder who has spent a couple decades now letting his music do the talking, with many of collaborators in tow. In the first of two parts, we do something a little different and pick out two projects each that exemplify 9th and his legacy. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 13 Dec 2022 | Ep.192 - Raekwon: The Book Of Wu - Chapter 8 | 01:29:08 | |
We get to "The Chef" Raekwon, whose solo work gives Raekwon a stage to really shine as a lyricist with layers and storytelling chops that rival the best. Weekly Music Roundup - (1:08) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)
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| 09 May 2023 | Ep.213 - Is Hip-Hop Right Wing? | 01:29:34 | |
All answers begin with a question and sometimes that question needs to be blunt. But never fear, we try and break the question down as only we can. It's not a question that caters for a straight "yes" or "no", but a conversation starter for what is probably the least music-based episode yet. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 14 Mar 2023 | Ep.205 - Women's History Month '23 - Ms. Melodie | 01:18:32 | |
We continue our Women's History Month celebrations with a look at the one & done work of Ms. Melodie: The first lady of BDP and an essential cog in the lives of many, including KRS-ONE & Big Daddy Kane. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 21 Mar 2023 | Ep.206 - Women's History Month '23 - Sweet Tee | 00:59:48 | |
For our third WHM retrospective, we look at another one-and-done artist in Sweet Tee; with an additional conversation on the unique place 80s Hip-Hop artists are historically. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 14 Nov 2023 | Ep.240 - Nujabes | 01:21:54 | |
The legacy of Nujabes is one of how music should feel. That essence of when you listen to it, it instantly feeds your soul; whilst dubbing Nujabes as "The Godfather of Lo-Fi" is fine, he should be recognised as something, higher. A person that linked Hip-Hop and Jazz as good as anyone, providing the perfect example of why knowing the roots always produces better work. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 27 Feb 2024 | Ep.254 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 10 (Live From London) | 01:03:45 | |
LIVE FROM LONDON, we get into one special work from a true "If you know, you know" group: Cymande. We also get the low down on Ben's 1st week in London. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 08 Aug 2023 | Ep.226 - MC Ren | 01:23:26 | |
Whilst the stories of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and - for different reasons - Eazy-E are thoroughly documented, the story of MC Ren is something different from the others. From his embrace of Islam & the Nation of Islam, to his content that presents a conflicting and kind of gross persona; Ren is a voice that is unmistakable and truly earns him the "Villain" moniker, for better or worse. TIMESTAMPS:
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (10:32) Shock of the Hour - (21:56) The Villain in Black - (34:26) Ruthless for Life - (49:10) Renincarnated - (56:40) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Ep.76 - Capone-N-Noreaga | 01:32:35 | |
Capone-N-Noreaga is that duo that you've heard of but rare that you've listened to their work post-War Report. (Depends on your age, of course.) But the story behind the duo is one of loyalty, keeping each other in the loop no matter what and doing a decent job at evolving as artists whilst keeping their unique style & motifs. We get into their albums and ask a question that could've been a game-changer for them. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Ep.58 - The Notorious B.I.G. | 01:21:28 | |
The Notorious B.I.G. Is there a more ubiquitous name to come out of Hip-Hop? Whilst you can throw out a few names for the sake of it, we can all agree any self-respecting Hip-Hop fan knows Biggie and what he was all about. One of the most naturally gifted rappers we've ever seen with an unmatched charisma & presence on the mic. The DITD duo gets into Biggie, from his beginnings, his glorious three-year stretch and his work after his untimely death. TIMESTAMPS: Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | Ep.101 - Women's History Month '21 - MC Lyte As A Rock | 01:42:30 | |
MC Lyte is undeniably one of the most influential artists in Hip-Hop history. Your favourite female's favourite female. From Ms Lauryn Hill to Missy, to Kim. MC Lyte dabbled in many subjects and explored them with textbook confidence, an unmistakable voice and a matter-of-fact attitude. It's easy to say that her steadfast ways jeopardised her career in a changing Hip-Hop landscape but before she got lost in the business of it all, she already carved out a legendary catalogue that birthed artistic children in record time. TIMESTAMPS: Act Like You Know - (41:51) Ain't No Other - (51:29) Bad as I Wanna B - (1:00:03) Seven & Seven - (1:11:30) Legend - (1:20:22) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us! Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Ep.204 - Women's History Month '23 - Mia X | 01:24:09 | |
We begin our Women's History Month celebrations with the First Lady of No Limit: Mia X. Her music was unmistakably 'No Limit' but when looking past the hits, came some of the best creative cuts of the 90s. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 22 Aug 2023 | Ep.228 - Immortal technique | 01:16:00 | |
Immortal Technique is an essential artist to listen to. He stays ever-present with constant touring and putting his Leftist lyrics to the sword, genuinely doing work for people in the world that need it. And that's not even getting into some of the most vivid storytelling you'll ever hear. TIMESTAMPS:
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Ep.199 - Capital STEEZ | 01:12:58 | |
The brief but beautiful life and career of Capital STEEZ is one of incompletion. Seeing someone so young, with deeply rooted ethics and beliefs, end his life just as the career was about to go somewhere - whether it be up or down - will forever leave more questions than answers. TIMESTAMPS:
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