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Hip Hop MultiVerse#41 Subgenre: G-Funk III: Favorite Albums and Songs (with Cousin Neri)Where I Wanna Pod
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs.
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G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist
Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0
Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s
2023-06-2721 minHip Hop MultiVerse#40 Subgenre: G-Funk II: Discussion (with Cousin Neri)Podulators!!!! Mount Up.
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre.
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G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist
Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0
Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s
2023-06-2022 minHip Hop MultiVerse#39 Subgenre: G-Funk I: History (with Cousin Neri)Nuthin' But a Pod Thang
"We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want"
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang".
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2023-06-1326 minHip Hop MultiVerse#38 Microgenre: Electrofunk Hip HopPlanet Pod
Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them?
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic".
Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night"
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Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44...
2023-06-061h 27Hip Hop MultiVerse#37 UGK's Underground KingzInt'l Podders Anthem
For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album.
Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up
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Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c
2023-03-2312 minHip Hop MultiVerse#36 Three Six Mafia (with Ashley Reynolds)Tear da Pod Up
Guest: Ashley Reynolds
We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups.
The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them.
Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip
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Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9
2023-03-0955 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#20 Collectives: Dungeon Family (with Marquis Love)On this episode Marquis and I dive into the legendary ATL collective and discuss our takes on them.
Check out the curated Dungeon Family playlist below
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AyoRRkY0AiaCkR3WXx6Ve?si=de79de1cd9cd472e
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2022-04-051h 24
Hip Hop MultiVerse#18 - Linkin Park (with Mahat Mama)In the Pod, It doesn't even matter
The hot mom twitch gamer Mahat Mama joins Darwan on discussing their fandom of Linkin Park as teenagers and how they view them today. We also share our favorite tracks from the rap-rock band despite all the miscommunication and awkwardness going on.
https://www.twitch.tv/mahatmama
https://twitter.com/Mahat_Mama
https://www.instagram.com/mahat_mama/
Check out the curated Linkin Park playlist below
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MReoq5Kp68GBtP0G9dXYY?si=7e2a141415e14aaf
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2022-03-011h 11
Hip Hop MultiVerse#17 Labels: Death Row Records (with Neri Gabriel)Nuthin But a Pod Thang
The record label for hip hop fans that are tired of seeing the executive producer all in the video and put the west on top.
Darwan and cousin Neri discuss the crazy history of the infamous but legendary Death Row Records from the classic albums, legendary artists, east-west rivalry, and of course finishes with picking their favorite albums and songs.
Recommended music videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Dr Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang" "Snoop - Who Am I" "Snoop - Gin & Juice" "Tupac - All About U" "Tupac - 2 of...
2022-02-161h 57
Hip Hop MultiVerse#16 - Tales of Nas (with Ryan Clagg)The Great Adventures of Nas
Darwan brings in high school friend the doctor/director/comedian Ryan Clagg to dissect three of Nas' most popular storytelling songs and give our general feelings about the Queensbridge legend.
Songs discussed:
I Gave You Power
Undying Love
Rewind
Recommended to listen to these songs prior to listening to the episode.
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Playlist of best Nas songs
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kiQwkxGxqmPWlwjPWWRiU?si=ff4eb4b2026049e7
Nas on youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tnK7b6ceiYwQK7VyFDZ8d9QTp5_2nLm
2022-02-022h 00
Hip Hop MultiVerse#15 - 2 Live Crew & CensorshipOur hero, Luke Skywalker
Whitney and I discuss the Miami Bass hip hop group the 2 Live Crew and their legal struggles during their heyday.
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Song discussed: 2 Live Crew - Banned in the USA
Recommended to listen to it prior to listening to episode.
2022-01-2536 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#14 - Twista (with Ashley Reynolds)Strictly 4 My Choppa Fanz
Ashley and I talk about our love for Twista, his niche of rapping fast, and his career from being a 90s underground legend to a 2000s mainstream hitmaker. And as always we get into our favorite albums and songs.
Recommended music videos to watch prior to listening to the episode: "Get It Wet" "Wetter" "Slow Jamz"
Recommended songs to listen to prior to listening to this episode: "Adrenaline Rush" "Hope"
Keeper tracks discussed.
Adrenaline Rush, Korrupt World, Get it Wet, Wetter, Slow Jamz, Crisis, Po Pimp, Mobster's Anthem, Kill Us All, Emotions
Timestamps
Intro 0:00; History 3:00; Discussion 18:30...
2022-01-181h 11
Hip Hop MultiVerse#13 - The Genius & Prince Rakeem - Wu-Tang Origins (with Lil Gritz)The First Chamber
Two singles that tell the tale of two cousins and two labels.
In the episode we review Gza's debut single "Come Do Me" and Rza's debut single "Ooh We Love You Rakeem" and discuss Wu-Tang lore and the relationship between artists and labels. Recommend listening to these two songs prior to listening to the episode.
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2022-01-1134 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#12 Subgenre: DJ Mixes (with Leonard "DJ Answer" Johnson)Go DJ, That's My DJ
Hip Hop's first element
Guest: Leonard “DJ Answer” Johnson
We discuss the history and role of the DJ as well as the different types of Hip Hop DJs. Also, Answer gives advice for anybody interested in the craft.
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2021-12-281h 21
Hip Hop MultiVerse#11 Iconic Album: Nelly's "Country Grammar" - Full Album Review (with Lil Gritz)Poddin' down down baby
Pop rap never popped quite like this, it just needed a little more hip hop cred.
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
Nelly’s debut is the 8th highest selling rap album of all time, but how good is it really?
Recommended videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Country Grammar" "Ride Wit Me"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to this episode: "Luven Me" "E.I."
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Curated playlist of recommended Nelly tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ySrd5L0RADbI9gZidI3Gr?si=ddc5e00210fb4d47
2021-12-2148 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#10 - Busta Rhymes (with Neri Gabriel)Light the Pod on Fire
There's only 5 years left!
Guest: Neri Gabriel
We talk about the living legend, how he was received in the Caribbean, and all our favorite albums and songs.
Recommend watching the following videos before listening to this episode: "Woo-ha" "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" "Dangerous" "What's It Gonna Be" "Fire It Up"
Recommend song to listen to before listening to this episode: "Shut Em Down 2002" "Light Your Ass on Fire"
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Curated playlist of Busta Rhymes songs can be found here.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JYLZleSw7BUCz486...
2021-12-141h 25
Hip Hop MultiVerse#9 - Eve's "Love Is Blind" - Song Review (with Shane "Riot" Manier)Pod Love is Blind
Eve’s classic tale about domestic violence
Guest: Shane “Riot” Manier
Recommend watching the music video for "Eve - Love is Blind" before listening to this episode.
We break down the lyrics and video for Eve’s hit song and discuss why these situations happen. Also, we chat about Shane’s poetry albums and books.
For more info on Shane and access to her work click on the link below.
https://shanemanier.com/
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2021-12-071h 14
Hip Hop MultiVerse#8 Microgenre: Atlanta Bass (with Lil Gritz)Shawty Pod a Lil Somethin'
How the ATLiens invaded the booty bass
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
We discuss the history and pioneers of the Atlanta Bass scene as well as our favorite songs.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to the episode: "Freak Nasty - Da Dip" "Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo" Tag Team - "Whoomp! There It Is" "Lil Jon - Shawty Freak A Lil Sumthin"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Black Dave - Big Mama" "DJ Taz - That's Right"
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Atlanta Bass Playlist
https://open.spot...
2021-11-3053 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#7 - 2Pac's "Better Dayz" - Snapshot Review (with Daniel Gurley)Thugz Pod
The ghost of 2pac returns 6 years after his death to further solidify his legend
Guest: Daniel Gurley
We review a few tracks from this 2002 album and our love for the rare acoustic guitar rap song.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Thugz Mansion Acoustic Remix"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "My Block" "Never Call U Bitch Again"
Daniel's youtube page is below.
https://www.youtube.com/user/hoodywearer
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Curated 2Pac playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cZ52cdGpmb3Vo6vYPFf7Z?si=de32d0e1...
2021-11-2353 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#6 - Ludacris' "Back for the First Time" - Snapshot Review (with Lil Gritz)Pod Em Up
How the Dirty South game got switched
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "What's Your Fantasy" "Southern Hospitality"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Ho" "Game Got Switched"
We review a few songs from Ludacris’ debut back in 2000 and discuss our experience with early Luda music.
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2021-11-1623 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#5 - Digital Underground's "Sex Packets" - Snapshot Review (with Ali "DaAliCat" McDonald)Freaks of the Pod Industry
Digital Underground, the bay area P-funk freaks thatdidwhattheyliked
Guest: Ali “DaAliCat” McDonald
Darwan links up with old high school friend Ali to review a few tracks from this debut album that caused a huge buzz back in 1990 and had people doing the ridiculous Humpty Dance.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Doowatchulike" "The Humpty Dance"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Packet Man" "Freaks of the Industry"
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Digital Underground Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E49xjTY7orlR6KlXpOo2B?si=b9fae0f447734db5
2021-11-0435 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#4 Subgenre: Miami Bass (with Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo)I Wanna Pod
If you ain’t on this train, you ain’t nobody.
Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo
We discuss the origins of Miami Bass and our feelings towards the subgenre that had a string of hits in the late 80s and 90s. Afterwards we list our favorite songs.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "C'mon N Ride It" "Tootsee Roll" "Me So Horny"
Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "I Wanna Rock" "MyBabyDaddy" "Da Dip"
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Miami Bass Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xSR7P2LFRNYYzc3qGSGpf?si=d8ac8...
2021-10-2648 min
Hip Hop MultiVerse#3 - J.Cole's "Off-Season" - Full Album Review (with Neri Gabriel)Let Go My Pod
Do we call it a climb back? He's been here for years.
Guest: Neri Gabriel
Cole stated that the Off-Season symbolizes the work that it takes to get to the highest height. We talk about the middle child and if he really climbed back on top with his sixth album released in May 2021.
Recommended Videos to watch before listening to episode: "My Life" "Applying Pressure" "Pride is the Devil"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Let Go of My Hand" "The Climb Back" "Close"
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J. Cole playlist
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2021-10-141h 21
Hip Hop MultiVerse#2 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (with Ashley Reynolds)The Thuggish Ruggish Pod
The group that put the Midwest on the map, melodic flows on the map, and took over where NWA left off. Bizzy, Krayzie, Wish, Layzie, and sometimes Flesh.
Guest: Ashley “Murph” Reynolds
We chat about growing up as big Bone fans, their incredibly unique style, underrated legacy, and of course our favorite albums and songs. I consider them tied for my favorite rap group of all time but I find out Ashley's connection to them reaches a whole nother level.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to podcast: "Tha Crossroads" "First of tha Month" "Look into my E...
2021-10-121h 30
Hip Hop MultiVerse#1 - DMX (with Deran Pursoo)It's Gully and Hell Is Hot
Guest: Deran Pursoo
RIP to X. In honor of his memory we chat about growing up as big DMX fans, his impact, legacy, appeal, as well as our favorite albums and songs.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode. "Ruff Ryders Anthem" "Party Up" "Stop Being Greedy"
Recommended songs to listen to before listening to podcast. "ATF" "Here We Go Again" "How's It Goin' Down"
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Full curated playlist of DMX songs can be found here.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZWRq6v7UxDcPSdHEOTpeG?si=cdfc7499ccdd40f0
2021-10-071h 26