Shows
2024-04-1500 min
GRANDE LOQ"LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR & SEASON" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.11Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three loversof hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight tothe old heads and people who love great music. This show continues to amplify the greathip hop being made today in the name of the culture.
2021-12-301h 34
GRANDE LOQ"THE SOUNDS THAT MADE US" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.10Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three loversof hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight tothe old heads and people who love great music. This show continues to amplify the greathip hop being made today in the name of the culture.
2021-12-301h 34
GRANDE LOQ"Unity in The World of Opposites" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.9We’re pleased to journey in retrospect to another critically acclaimed butperhaps slept on classic, ‘Just Tryin' Ta Live’, Devin The Dude’s’ sophomore outing. We willalso talk about the latest album release ‘Duel with Death’ from friend to the show, Detroit-based Emcee/Producer, Blizzard the Mad Scientist.First, we’ll discuss a topic that has become a polarizing discussion across socials andairwaves, and continues to unfold with new and emerging details seemingly daily; DaveChapelle’s most recent Netflix special, ‘The Closer.’ Considering that we’re...
2021-12-301h 15
GRANDE LOQ"Brain Damaja" GRANDE LOQ EP 2.8In this episode, we’re going to talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic.We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Jason Griff called “Human Zoo.” As you knowwe always like to review some classics from the hip hop canon and tonight is no exception.We’ll be reviewing “The Sun Rises in the East” by Jeru the Damaja, suggested this week by yourstruly. We’ll get in our feelings, remember the times, and dig into what makes that album a truehip hop classic.
2021-12-241h 19
GRANDE LOQ"93 MILLION MILES AWAY" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.7 In this episode, we’re pleased to journey in retrospect to another canonical East Coast release in our review of classics, the proto-jazz-hip hop fusion Blowout Comb, Digable Planets’ second album. We also will talk about the latest from one of the many progenies of the soul/jazz-influenced era that Digable helped to pioneer, Chicago-based Emcee/Songwriter Rita J. delivering personal compositions about her newfound spiritual unfolding over the melodic, retro-jazz hip-hop production of Chicago-based Emcee/Producer, Neak.First up, we’re on a quest to explore Hip Hop’s integration with Technology, and tonight we’ll hear from A...
2021-12-221h 11
GRANDE LOQHindsight is 2021 - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.6In this episode, we talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic. We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Boldy James called “Bo Jackson.” As you know we always like to review some classics from the hip hop canon and tonight is no exception. We’ll be reviewing “Tragic Epilogue” by AntipopConsortium, suggested this week by Ardamus. We’ll get in our feelings, remember the times, and dig into what makes that album a true hip-hop classic. This is Grande Loq, a grandiloquent hip hop show. Thank you, Tia and Artemis for being her...
2021-12-221h 37
GRANDE LOQ"We Are Necessary People with Height Keech and Ialive" GRANDE LOQ EPISODE 2.5In this episode, we welcome from the Cold Rhymes Records roster Height Keech and Ialive who have collectively done tons of music as solo artists and in groups but now they are forming as a production duo called Necessary People. They’ll also tell us about their journey to becoming indie artists who have been able to get out of the mud and create a legacy of their own.
2021-12-211h 41
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EP 2.4 "THE CHILD"In this episode, the Grande Loq squad sit down with the visionary GrindstoneGrindstone Universal has been bringing diversity to the fashion market with designs that journey from the past to the future, recognizing culture, and uplifting the imagination for over 20 years. Artistically driven and cultivated in the street, an unwavering standard of quality is synonymous with the name. Grindstone uses a fusion of high fashion and functionality along with the most innovative technologies in apparel manufacturing to make you feel great while looking supreme. EMAIL:Grind@GrindstoneUniversal.com
2021-10-211h 51
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE 2.3 "Breathing Underwater with the Amphbns"In this episode we welcome the pioneering hip hop group, the Amphbns who
have collectively over 200 years of experience creating music here in DC and far across the
world (yes, you heard me right, between all group members, they’ve spanned decades of
material and projects). They’ll also tell us about their journey to becoming beloved icons across
different verticals in the culture from fashion, to videography, to design, to curating online
communities. We can’t wait to get the conversation started, so without further ado ….
2021-08-172h 19
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "WANT TO BELIEVE" EP 2.2Tonight we’re going to talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic.
We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Chicago veteran hip hop lyricist, Vic Spencer,
entitled Legend Laws Of Power. And the classic for this episode, which happens to be one of my
favorites, is Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 by the late great GURU (Gifted Universal Rhymes Unlimited) who
is half of the legendary hip hop duo, Gang Starr. Welcome back to Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk...
2021-06-241h 23
GRANDE LOQSEASON 2 PREMIERE OF GRANDE LOQ EPISODE 2.1 "DAB'n for DC Music Summit"Grande Loq's special guest is the Founder/ Executive Director at DC MUSIC Summit- #VirtualDCMS and WAMMIE award-winning artist Dior Ashley Brown!!!
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We are on the Facebook/Instagram/YouTube and all of your favorite podcast streaming services!!! #thedistrictofmisfitsshow #diorashleybrown #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #virtualdcms2021 #dcmusicscene #dcnightlife #hiphop #dcaf #crushingdc #crushingboo #pasteurizedchef #vmtdc #livsinfamously @ Washington D.C. YEAH!!
2021-06-241h 41
GRANDE LOQ"HINDSIGHT IS 2021" GRANDE LOQ -EPISODE 1,13GRANDE LOQ: THE GRANDILOQUENT HIP HOP SHOW
Episode 1.13: "HINDSIGHT IS 2021"
Welcome back to Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great music. This show continues to amplify the great hip hop being made today in the name of the culture. Tonight we’re going to talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic. We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Breeze Brewin and Juggaknots called “Hindsight.” As you know we...
2021-03-251h 14
GRANDE LOQ"A MAGNIFICENT DAY" GRANDE LOQ - EPISODE 1.12GRANDE LOQ: THE GRANDILOQUENT HIP HOP SHOW
"A Magnificent" Day
(02.03.2021)
(theme music – “San Francisco Knight” by People Under the Stairs)
Yes, those sounds are from People Under the Stairs. As we’ve had to do too much recently, prayers up and RIP to Double K from People Under the Stairs. Welcome back to Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great music. Tonight we’re going to ta...
2021-03-251h 18
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE 1.14 "WAMMIE JAMMIE"In this episode,
We’re going to talk about the Wammie nominees in the Hip Hop and Rap
categories. [explain wammies] There are 19 distinct acts nominated in either Hip Hop and/or Rap categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year in both. We focused primarily on the albums since that’s what we do here at Grande Loq – review albums. And we couldn’t get to all of the albums because this would be a 4 hour long show and I’m not staying up that late. So we’re going to quickly run down the...
2021-03-191h 30
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE 1.10 "WHITE RIOT"Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love to the really great art that is being made in...
2021-02-251h 43
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE 1.9 "MF DOOM"n this episode, We discuss the life and career of the GREAT MF Doom. Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up...
2021-02-251h 25
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE "Take Me to Your Manager: A Tiny Violins Concerto" 1.8In this episode, we start with the recent news of trumpeter Keeyon Harrold and the tiny violin concerto played by a certain SoHo Karen in an evolving story of false accusations that happened a couple of days ago at the Arlo Hotel in NYC. Then we have two incredible projects to review for our year-end show. We are closing out our year with a review of a west coast classic released in 1991 called “I Wish My Brother George Was Here” by Del the Funkee Homosapien that helped to define what we know as the ‘Oakland’ sound. We will then dive into Was...
2021-02-051h 41
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ EPISODE "ROC STARR" 1.7Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love to the really great art...
2021-02-051h 23
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "SOONER THAN LATER" EP 1.6Let’s talk about what’s in store for THIS EPISODE. We’re going to talk about Spotify, Tidal and Bandcamp and the various platforms where musical artists feature their works. We’re at the end of the year where Spotify sends you your most streamed music, and sends artists annual breakdowns of their stream traffic. Then we’re going to do a record review for the new album from Detroit MC Marv Won called “Sooner Than Later.” Yall know how I love anything from Detroit, and his 2010 release is called “Wayne Fontes Music,” which is probably triggering for Lions fans. In our last...
2021-01-151h 11
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "EAT THE CAKE ANIME" EP 1.5SPONSORED BY www.CRUSHINGDC.COM
Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love...
2021-01-151h 09
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "EXTINCTION LEVEL" EP 1.4In this week's episode, the crew talks about the intersection of Hip Hop, high-end jewelry, Busta Rhymes, J Dilla, and Slum Village.
SPONSORED BY www.CRUSHINGDC.COM
Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop...
2021-01-151h 20
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "FEEDING THE MONSTERS" EP. 1.3Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love to the really great art...
2021-01-151h 20
GRANDE LOQGRANDE LOQ "IT BEGINS" EP 1.2Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love to the really great art...
2021-01-1544 min