Shows
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 93: Crotona PCrotona P talks about making peace in his life, how being a private person affects his business, working with producer Silent Someone, and their album, Serenity.
2025-12-0719 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 92: The ExpertThe Expert talks about his approach to producing, working with emcees from across the pond, and his album, Vivid Visions.
2025-11-0927 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 91: Lex LeosisLex Leosis talks about battling her insecurities, her underground Hip-Hop background, and her EP, I’m a little sensitive.
2025-10-1221 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 90: DefceeDefcee talks about being self-deprecating in his music, the coping mechanisms he uses when times get tough, working with producers Parallel Thought, and their album, Other Blues.
2025-09-1446 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 89: Kingdom KomeKingdom Kome talks about American politics, why he admires Che Guevara, working with producer RUEN, and their album, Barrel Reserve.
2025-08-1133 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 88: Imani NicheleImani Nichele talks about becoming a youth poet laureate, why she moved from Detroit to Chicago, and her album, Merry&Rue.
2025-07-1432 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 87: Precyce PolitixPrecyce Politix talks about the lessons he’s learned from disloyal people, how he shares mutant powers with his son Mikey, and his album, The Great and Terrible.
2025-06-0934 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 86: Dereos Roads x JumbledDereos Roads and Jumbled talk about loss and heartbreak, America’s dehumanization of undocumented immigrants, and their album, Saw the Landmark Missed the Turn.
2025-05-1234 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 85: Philmore GreenePhilmore Greene talks about his experiences touring in Europe, being a girl dad, and his album, The Grand Design.
2025-04-1226 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 84: San GoodeeSan Goodee talks about The Fire Breather Prelude EP, the Phrymal Rage crew, ageism in Hip-Hop, and his upcoming album, The Return of the Fire Breather.
2025-03-0936 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 83: Spectac & AmiriSpectac & Amiri talk about Donald Trump’s character, false prophets in the pulpit, and their album, Beautiful Soul.
2025-02-1034 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 82: EMMA LEE M.C.EMMA LEE M.C. talks about the importance of gratitude, her complicated relationship with Hip-Hop, working with producer Roccwell, and their EP, Chocolate Bars.
2025-01-131h 05
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 81: Spectacular DiagnosticsSpectacular Diagnostics talks about the producers that inspire him, digging for records in Chicago, and his album, Appetites.
2024-12-0923 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 80: Yahzeed DivineYahzeed Divine talks about why he changed the content of his music, if he believes that atheists are lost, working with producer Silent Someone, and their album, Divine Intervention.
2024-11-1126 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 79: AMSAMS talks about the importance of self-care, how he became the Nerd King, and his album, Edward.
2024-10-1436 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 78: Lt Headtrip X Bloodmoney PerezLt Headtrip and Bloodmoney Perez talk about cultural appropriation in rap music, the possibilities of another civil war, and their new album, Emblems.
2024-09-0940 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 77: KASTAWAY & Tori BridgesKASTAWAY & Tori Bridges talk about their unique creative process, staying positive despite negative circumstances, and their new album, The Omen.
2024-08-1235 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 76: THAGODLAWThaGodLaw talks about rappers that choose to play it safe lyrically, Connecticut’s place in Hip-Hop history, and his album, Paradigm Shift.
2024-07-0822 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 75: NAHreallyNAHreally talks about the quest to be smarter, the pros and cons of getting older, working with The Expert, and their album, BLIP.
2024-06-1041 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 74: UllNevaNoUllNevaNo talks about dealing with snakes in the music business, his NBA fandom, reuniting with Logic Marselis, and their album, CONCORDS.
2024-05-1331 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 73: AwonAwon talks about how he deals with anxiety, the creative connection he has with his wife, Tiff the Gift, working with DJ Parental, and their album, Sublime.
2024-04-0827 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 72: IAMGAWDIAMGAWD talks about the unity within the Chicago Hip-Hop scene, trying to mend his relationship with his mother, working with Clypto, and their album, Bloodstained Suede II.
2024-03-1128 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 71: UnLearn The WorldUnLearn The World talks about why he’s an advocate for therapy, his role in the Hip Hop for Change organization, and his album, The God That Sins.
2024-02-1235 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 70: Justo The MCJusto The MC discusses the details of his bad trip, hearing a voice from a higher power, working with Brelstaff, and their album, Urban Testimony.
2024-01-0823 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 69: Lu Chin ChenLu Chin Chen talks about his sonic evolution, why he believes underground Hip-Hop is predictable, and his EP, Weight.
2023-12-1127 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 68: DefceeDefcee talks about the strident voice of white supremacy, the inspiration he received from Adam Mansbach, working with producer Messiah Musik, and their album, The Golem of Brooklyn.
2023-11-1338 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 67: The Good PeopleThe Good People talk about their unwavering brand of Hip-Hop, the love they have for their die-hard fans, and their album, A Good Year.
2023-10-0936 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 66: Devine CaramaDevine Carama talks about his anti-violence work in Lexington, what it was like winning an Emmy, and his album, Voice of the Voiceless.
2023-09-1133 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 65: Jay RoyaleJay Royale talks about working alongside Hip-Hop legends, who he believes killed John F. Kennedy, and his new album, Criminal Discourse.
2023-08-1451 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 64: AWOL Da MindwriterAwol Da Mindwriter talks about getting props in his hometown of Long Island, working with producer JHershey and their new album, Sega-AM2 (Part II).
2023-07-1036 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 63: Squeegie OblongSqueegie Oblong talks about his biggest lyrical influences, how he deals with grief, and his new album, After These Messages.
2023-06-1230 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 62: SKECH185SKECH185 talks about not understanding life, people who celebrate suffering, working with producer Jeff Markey, and his new album, He Left Nothing for the Swim Back.
2023-05-0835 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 61: Mega RanMega Ran talks about his new album, Wrestling is Real, People are Fake, his experience at WrestleMania 39, and his upcoming Dream Master Mixtape festival on May 12-14th in Yuma, Arizona.
2023-04-1039 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 60: Freddie Old SoulFreddie Old Soul talks about her place in Chicago’s Hip-Hop scene, how she perseveres through tough times, and her album, Water, Music, & Love.
2023-03-1328 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 59: Priest Da NomadPriest Da Nomad talks about the D.C. Hip-Hop scene, being mentored by the late, great Biz Markie, and his new album, Receipts.
2023-02-1333 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 58: BoxgutsBoxguts talks about fatherhood, working with producer Hobs StayBusy, and his album, Royal Water.
2023-01-1619 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 57: WordburglarWorburlgar talks about his humorous rhyme style, classic video game consoles, and his album, Burgonomic.
2022-12-1234 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 56: Kingdom KomeKingdom Kome talks about how fleeing Argentina shaped his political beliefs, working with producer Onaje Jordan on their album Alchemy, and what he has in-store for 2023.
2022-11-1422 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 55: Vic SpencerVic Spencer talks about squashing rap beef, gaining respect as an emcee, and his album with August Fanon, Psychological Cheat Sheet 3.
2022-10-1726 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 54: Da Cleaver X Skip The KidDa Cleaver & Skip the Kid talk about the downside of music streaming, Hip-Hop having no age limit, and their EP, Jewelz Infinite.
2022-09-1927 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 53: Indigo KlanIndigo Klan talk about the creation of their collective, if they’re able to stop and smell the roses, and their album, Over the Woods.
2022-08-0840 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 52: DaghaDagha talks about the brilliance of black people, making music with his family, and his new album, Blak Flowerz.
2022-07-1129 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 51: MatlockMatlock talks about tackling white supremacy with his music, penning a song for his late dog, Bella, and his new album Coffee & Cannabis.
2022-06-1320 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 50: HypeHype talks about becoming more business-minded, never giving up on his dreams, and his album, Talk To Me Nice.
2022-05-0929 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 49: Moon MagicMoon Magic talks about what it means to be a witch, being the only woman to perform on the 7th Annual Slap Frost tour, and her new album, The Hip Hop Witch.
2022-04-1115 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 48: She-RōzeShe-Rōze talks about the creative connection she has with her husband and fellow emcee, Artson, her father’s escape from Communism during the Cuban Revolution, and her album, We Rise.
2022-03-1429 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 47: Napoleon Da Legend & Amerigo GazawayNapoleon Da Legend & Amerigo Gazaway talk about how they started working together, having hope for the future, and their album, The World Changed.
2022-02-1422 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 46: Wavy Da GhawdTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Wavy Da Ghawd about his album, Ghawd’s Eden, why he’s never satisfied with his production, and why he considers this album to be his way out.
2022-01-1023 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 45: Guy GramsTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Guy Grams about the Baltimore Hip-Hop scene, working with producer The Prxspect, and his new album, War Medals.
2021-12-1326 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 44: Matteo UrellaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Matteo Urella about his book on the Wu-Tang Clan's album art work “Deep in the Dark with the Art,” the devolution of album art work in Hip-Hop, and how his book will benefit the More than Words non-profit in Boston.
2021-11-0828 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 43: Tanya MorganTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Tanya Morgan about the longevity of their group, dive deep into the problem of police brutality, and discuss their new album, Don & Von.
2021-10-1155 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 42: Zilla RoccaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Zilla Rocca about the Wu-Tang Clan member’s album that inspired his latest release, how millennials have remixed religion, and his new album, Vegas Vic.
2021-09-1343 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 41: Dell-PTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Dell-P about his music being embraced outside of his home city of Philadelphia, his opinion of Juneteenth becoming a national holiday, and his new album, We Owe the World.
2021-08-0920 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 40: Jay-EfTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to DJ Jay-Ef about the evolution of deejaying, working with producer J.Depina, and his new EP, Believe It Or Not.
2021-07-1233 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 39: ConfigaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to producer Configa about the impact that Covid-19 has had on his career, his method for record digging, how he linked up with DJ Views, and their new album, The Year After.
2021-06-1441 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 38: SkyppTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Skypp about having ownership in his music, why he thinks mental illness is the source of black on black crime, and his album, King of Indiana.
2021-05-1022 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 37: Eddie KaineTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Brooklyn emcee Eddie Kaine about why he sometimes uses unconventional song formats, how he bonded with producer Wavy Da Ghawd, and their album, Twelve 24.
2021-04-1224 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 36: SagaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Saga about the Six Demon Bag EP, why he views himself as an underdog, and his upcoming album, The Guttersnipe LP.
2021-03-0836 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 35: IllogicTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Illogic about his foray into production, how his Christian faith influences his music, and his new album, Autopilot.
2021-02-0823 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 34: Doc IshTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Doc Ish about the diversity of his production, the impact that producing Eminem’s “We Made You” had on his career, and his new album, Lost Files.
2021-01-1135 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 33: BD3 & Unkle NephewTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to BD3 & Unkle Nephew about the Trew Culture collective, their blend of Hip-Hop and R&B, and their new EP, Sunnydale.
2020-12-1421 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 32: Mx LeeTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Mx Lee about working with producer Configa, how they were able to overcome some of life’s hardships, and their new EP, Make My Way.
2020-11-0927 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 31: TtheGAWDTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to TtheGAWD about why Chicago artists are about more than drill music, his opinion on those who discredit the Black American struggle, and his new album with producer Max Julian, I Am GAWD.
2020-10-1244 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 30: XrossRoadsTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to XrossRoads about their evolution is a group, why they believe human beings have a desire to always want more, and their new album, The Road Less Traveled.
2020-09-1441 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 29: Pugs AtomzTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Pugs Atomz about how fatherhood has impacted his business and art, what it was like working with Australian producer Inkswell, and their new album, The Moon.
2020-08-1724 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 28: Jamo GangTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to two-thirds of Jamo Gang about working with the legendary DJ Premier, how to handle opening acts that do too much, and their new album, Walking with Lions.
2020-07-1332 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 27: RoccwellTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Roccwell about working with various deejays and emcees, what it’s like living in Germany, and his new album, Still Lovin’ Boombap.
2020-06-0835 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 26: EMMA LEE M.C.TheRealHip-Hop.com talks to EMMA LEE about her song “Dear Corona,” her beginnings in the arts, and her upcoming album, THE PEOPLE vs. EMMA LEE.
2020-05-1133 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 25: Pearl Gates & SyllTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Pearl Gates & Syll about Washington Heights being represented in Hip-Hop, their creative process as a duo, and their new album, Play This 2.
2020-04-1327 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 24: NeakTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Neak about his critically acclaimed album, Kwesbaar, why he chose to tackle the topic of willing father’s being pushed out of their children’s lives, and his upcoming projects for 2020.
2020-03-0928 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 23: Add-2TheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Add-2 about the infamous Willie Lynch letter, why he believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a slave owner, and his new album, Jim Crow the Musical.
2020-02-1023 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 22: Mega RanTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Mega Ran about whether he’ll return to his original profession of teaching, what it’s like being a black emcee with a mostly white fan base, and his new ep, Ages, Vol. 1.
2020-01-1333 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 21: Von PeaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Von Pea about gentrification in his hometown of Brooklyn, why he chose to move away from New York, and his new album, City for Sale.
2019-12-0948 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 20: Ras KassTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Ras Kass about whether he receives the proper validation as an emcee, why so many people turn a blind eye to white supremacy, and his new album, Soul on Ice 2.
2019-11-1143 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 19: Dskillz HarrisTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Dskillz Harris about joining Avant Garde Music, why he’s become more conscious of the words he chooses in his rhymes, and his new album, Skillz Mega 2.
2019-10-2122 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 18: Thirstin Howl The 3rdTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Thirstin Howl the 3rd about his upcoming projects, his book about boosting Polo gear, Bury Me with the Lo On, and his new mixtape with Sadat X, The God and the General.
2019-09-0922 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 17: Anti-LillyTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Anti-Lilly about his struggles with sobriety, the positives and negatives of being an introvert, and his new album with Phoniks, That’s the World.
2019-08-1239 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 16: Dirt PlatoonThe RealHip-Hop.com talks to Dirt Platoon about working with Guy Grams and Ill Conscious, why French fans have a better appreciation for Hip-Hop than American fans, and their new EP, Parimore.
2019-07-0819 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 15: ToneyBoiTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to producer/emcee ToneyBoi about the Buffalo Hip-Hop scene, his college experience at Full Sail University, and his new album, Ugly Luxury.
2019-06-1022 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 14: Supreme CerebralTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Supreme Cerebral about culture vultures getting a pass in Hip-Hop, what it’s like being a west coast emcee with an east coast style, and his new album, Gaddafi.
2019-05-1317 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 13: AwonTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Awon about touching on the Black American experience in his music, working with French producer Gorilla Glock, and their new album, The Black Paladin.
2019-04-0833 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 12: Devine CaramaTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Devine Carama about having to explain why Colin Kaepernick kneels, cancelling Bill Cosby, being an OG in rap, and his new album, Kingtucky II.
2019-03-1138 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 11: Grand OpusTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Grand Opus about the negatives and positives of technology, returning to their west coast roots, and their new album, High Power.
2019-02-1127 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 10: Sadat X & El Da SenseiTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Sadat X & El Da Sensei about why you shouldn’t be ashamed to do a hard day’s work, why they never listen to critics, and their new album, XL.
2019-01-1433 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 9: NineTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Nine about working with the Snowgoons, which big name emcees he feels borrowed from his style, and his new album, King.
2018-12-1016 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 8: Daddy-OTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Daddy-O of Stetsasonic about the original Hip-Hop band’s biggest hits, solutions for America’s growing gun epidemic, and his new album, No Tablecloths.
2018-11-1247 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 7: Madhattan MayorTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Madhattan Mayor about his favorite emcees, why he won’t be pigeonholed into one form of rap, and his new EP produced by Kil Beats, Kil-N-Myself.
2018-10-1518 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 6: Kenan BellTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Los Angeles producer and emcee Kenan Bell. Kenan talks about his Stay Fresh Music imprint, the pressure he feels to start a family, and The Greater Good trilogy of EP’s.
2018-09-1028 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 5: Tone Chop & Frost GambleTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Tone Chop & Frost Gamble about why they shouldn't be labeled as a "throwback" act, the importance of fans for independent artists, and about their new album, One.
2018-08-1335 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 4: Jazz FreshTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Philly emcee Jazz Fresh. Jazz Fresh talks about stepping away from Hip-Hop for over 15 years, his relationship with other legendary Philadelphia artists. and his new album, Don of the D League.
2018-07-0927 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 3: Da Flyy HooliganTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to North London emcee, Da Flyy Hooligan, Da Flyy Hooligan talks about collaborating with U.S. emcees, why he prefers to rhyme on tracks without drums, and his most recent full-length album, S.C.U.M.
2018-06-1130 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 2: Pete SaykeTheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Cincinnati born and Chicago-based emcee Pete Sayke. Pete talks about Trump, police brutality, Grumpy Old Men, and his new album, Heaven Can Wait.
2018-05-1429 min
TheRealHip-Hop.com PodcastEpisode 1: Jay Lyn GatzTheRealHip-Hop.com presents Anti-Lilly live Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Subterranean Lounge at 2011 W North Ave in Chicago, IL. The show will be hosted by Weekend Gabe of 88.7 FM. Tickets are only $12 at www.TicketWeb.com. 21+ show. Doors open at 10PM. Also performing are Navarro fka Scheme, DJ Trew, and Jay Lyn Gatz. In this podcast Gatz talks to The Real Hip-Hop about his musical influences, his upcoming album, and his April 14 performance at SubT in Chicago.
2018-04-0622 min
Only In Miami ShowMarc Caputo and Elaine de Valle Talk Florida Politics - #OnlyinMiami Show, Ep. 87 - 07/27/2015Episode 87 of the #OnlyinMiami Show featured interviews with Marc Caputo, Elaine de Valle, and Subhash Kateel talking about local, state, and national politics and issues.2:54 – Grant spoke about Fox's Sherron Inn, a South Miami landmark that is closing it's doors after almost 70 years in business. Grant lamented the “sanitizing” of the US-1 corridor and urged local activists to consider pursuing a historic designation for Fox's.8:49 – Marc Caputo, political writer for Politico Florida, joined the show to talk about several key races and issues statewide. Marc writes a daily newsletter on Florida politics, the Florida Playbook. To subscribe, visit politico.com/floridap...
2015-07-291h 49