encyclopedia Hip Hop

encyclopedia Hip Hop

Too often the architects of what has grown and evolved into this cultural phenomenon goes unnoticed or forgotten till it’s too late I’d like the legacy and respect of these pioneers to be recognized and live on forever. Podcast discussing the Golden and Silver era of Hip Hop: Emcees, Groups, Crews, Battles ... there will be lists, debates, and good memories Available on all podcast platforms Classic . Hip Hop . Education . Cultivating . Knowledge read less

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Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Ranking songs on classic albumsBased really on how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better.This episode is Licensed to ill!Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

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Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Ranking songs on classic albumsBased really on how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better.This episode is Licensed to ill!Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

#8 - Mahogany (Eric B & Rakim)

#8 - Mahogany (Eric B & Rakim)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 8 we have Mahogany by Eric B and RakimListen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory@TweetRhymesLifeIG: EncyclopediaHH#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Songs Ranked: Illmatic

Songs Ranked: Illmatic

This is the first part of the series, instead of doing album reviews, Ive decided to rank the songs on the album worst to first ... The beginning rank is how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better.This episode is Illmatic!Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

#9 - Today was a good day (Ice Cube)

#9 - Today was a good day (Ice Cube)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 9 we have Today was a good day by Ice CubeListen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory@TweetRhymesLifeIG: EncyclopediaHH#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Songs Ranked: Ready to Die

Songs Ranked: Ready to Die

This is the first part of the series, instead of doing album reviews, Ive decided to rank the songs on the album worst to first ... The beginning rank is how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better.This episode is Ready to Die!Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

The Best Rapper 1980 - 2000

The Best Rapper 1980 - 2000

Who was the best rapper each year from 1980 to 2000?What is the criteria? Best Songs? Albums? Coolest haircut?12Kyle and I are talking the talk

Fantasy Draft: Hip Hop Voices w/ @12KylePodcast

Fantasy Draft: Hip Hop Voices w/ @12KylePodcast

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast Kyle from the @12kylepodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of favorite/best Hip Hop Voices .. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH#HipHopDraft

For The Ladies: Antoinette

For The Ladies: Antoinette

I Wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women in rhyme who put in work in the 80s and early 90s who do not get a lot of attention or mention in Hip Hop conversations ... maybe you'll go back in revisit some of their work or discover where some of the current flows come from.This episode is the emcee Antoinette The Gangstress! listen and let me know what you think!@encyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: Posse cuts w/@12Kyle

Fantasy Draft: Posse cuts w/@12Kyle

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast Kyle from the @12kylepodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of favorite/best Posse Cuts (For you youngins "songs") .. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH#HipHopDraft

#10 - On The Run (Kool G Rap & DJ Polo)

#10 - On The Run (Kool G Rap & DJ Polo)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 10 we have On the Run by Kool G Rap and DJ PoloListen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory@TweetRhymesLifeIG: EncyclopediaHH#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

#11 - Just a Friend (Biz Markie)

#11 - Just a Friend (Biz Markie)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 11 and Just a Friend by The Inhuman Orchestra, The Diabolical Biz MarkieListen. Download. Comment. Share #HipHopStoryTwitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH #HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

For The Ladies: Bo$$

For The Ladies: Bo$$

I Wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women in rhyme who put in work in the 80s and early 90s who do not get a lot of attention or mention in Hip Hop conversations ... maybe you'll go back in revisit some of their work or discover where some of the current flows come from.This episode is the emcee Bo$$ listen and let me know what you think!@encyclopediaHH

Hip Hop Gatekeeping, Getting in trouble and more

Hip Hop Gatekeeping, Getting in trouble and more

Could I be considered a Hip Hop "Gatekeeper"? 12Kyle from the 12Kyle Podcast comes to ask me that and more

#12 - Moment I Feared (Slick Rick)

#12 - Moment I Feared (Slick Rick)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 12 and Moment I Feared by Slick Rick The Ruler!Listen. Download. Comment. Share #HipHopStoryTwitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH #HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Questions: With @12Kyle

Questions: With @12Kyle

This episode I ask @12Kyle the Encyclopedia Hip Hop Podcast 10 Questions ... lets see how he does

50 Years of Hip Hop: Celebrate it better

50 Years of Hip Hop: Celebrate it better

There was one huge Celebration for Hip Hop turning 50, and it was kinda wack ... how could we do better?

If Hip Hop Never Existed

If Hip Hop Never Existed

What would be different?What would be better?I know a ton of things would be worse, for me ... what say you?

Album Cover Purchases

Album Cover Purchases

Before Social Media, hell, before the internet ... and before or around the time of Cable; we had no idea about some of the emcees and groups who were putting out music, a lot of times we bought albums based purely off of the cover.

The Monster Verse

The Monster Verse

I admit it, I never listened to/heard Nicki Minaj's verse on the Monster song, everyone talked about it, everyone loves it ... what did I think when I finally heard it? Well ...

#13 - Once upon a time in the projects (Ice Cube)

#13 - Once upon a time in the projects (Ice Cube)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 13 and Once upon a time in the projects by Ice CubeListen. Download. Comment. Share #HipHopStoryTwitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH #HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast