encyclopedia Hip Hop

Does Jay-Z have 10 Timeless songs?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

In this new series we are asking does some of our favorite emcees truly have 10 timelesss songs, that regardless of generation the majority loves and will rock with an/or has stood the test of time since they were released

It's Kyle and I, so you know what's happening ... this time Jay-Z

Hip Hop Trivia

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

First edition of Hip Hop Trivia, this time with @12Kyle of the 12Kyle Podcast and the Rapsoul Podcast

10 Questions ... I think they are easy, how will he do?

How would you have done?

Hip Hop Music didn't start in '96

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Just because every ALL TIME Great list in Hip Hop Music begins with BIG and ends with Kanye ... lets stop omitting the foundation

Favorite Hip Hop Videos of All Time

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

What are your favorite 5 Hip Hop music videos of all time?

12Kyle and I give ours

The Joy of discovering new music

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:45:00 -0400

Back in the 70s, 80s and 90s finding new Hip Hop emcees and groups was 1/2 the fun

10 Timeless songs: LL Cool J

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400

It's Kyle and I, so you know what's happening ... first up LL!

When Being The Best was all there was

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Remember when Emcees and Rap Groups just wanted to be seen as or known as the best?

The best lyrics, Best Beats, Best DJ, Best Dancers?

No one cared about a record sold or a chart.

Dope Emcee ... Worst Song

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0400

What are some of the worst songs made by Dope emcees?

Do the best emcees haven bad songs?

Kyle is back and we talk about it!

Music Video Rewind: Think About It (Special Ed)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:15:00 -0400

Going back looking at some of my favorite videos of the 80s and 90s to tell you or remind you how dope , wild, or just funny they were ... then you can go back and check them out again or for the first time.

This time Special Ed: Think About it!

Ranking EPMD Discography

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

My Favorite Hip Hop Group of all time, of course I'm going to rank their albums!

Ranking Redman Discography

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Funk Doc has one of the best discographies in all of Hip Hop IMO

Let's put them in order!

It wasn't where you were from

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

It is now, in the 70s, 8-0s, and early 90s we didn't care where you were from, what coast, what section, what whatever, the only thing that mattered was if the music was dope.

Dana Dane is Cinema

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This episode Dana Dane, his story rhymes and why I think he's the best to do it.

Kool G Rap Discography (Ranking)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Just like I ranked all of the Albums AZ had (at the time) I'm ranking the Discography of Kool G Rap ... lets see if my order matches your order.

UTFO

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0400

The Kangol Kid, Doctor Ice, The Educated Rapper, and Mix Master Ice collectively known as UTFO The Untouchable Force Organization.

One of my favorite Hip Hop Groups of all time, so I wanted to do a long overdue episode ... let me know what you think!

What makes it dope

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Coming off the unpopular opinion of who has dope music or classic albums, the question is, what makes something dope to me? Well ...

Ranking Mass Appeal Nas Verses

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0400

From the Albums released from: Clipse, Slick Rick, Ghostface, Raekwon, Big L, and De La Soul; Nas had at least one verse, on the project; Im ranking my favorites

How did I do?

Unpopular Hip Hop Opinions

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:45:00 -0400

They're only opinions, and you will definitely not agree with them, but it's fun to discuss!

If you enjoy, I will do more

Hip Hop Albums you never listened to [90s]

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:45:00 -0400

Just like the 80s episode ... taking some time to give you a few Hip Hop albums from the 90s that were dope, that you probably never listened to all the way (or heard of)

Hip Hop Albums you never listened to [80s]

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Taking some time to give you a few Hip Hop albums from the 80s that were dope, that you probably never listened to all the way (or heard of)

Favorite 25 Female Emcees

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -0400

Another list of me counting down my favorite solo female emcees in Hip Hop ... this list will not match your favorites, but listen anyway!

Write Your Own Rhymes

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Why is it important that an emcees writes his or her ... or their own rhymes? Why is it different from emcees and singers

Here is my opinion.

Hip Hop's Over 50 Club

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Taking some time to spotlight how emcees over 50 years old are making some of the dopest and strongest albums in the past few years, it's great as a huge fan of the Golden age of Hip Hop to see some of the greatest to ever do it remain great!

Mixtape Exclusives

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0400

In the REAL Mixtape era of the early to mid 90s there were songs you only heard on Mixtapes, and without the Internet, most only heard from trading tapes/CDs or riding around with friends, wanted to point out some.

Favorite Sports References in Hip Hop

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0400

In the 80s and 90s there were always sports references in Hip Hop, the more obscure the better ... this is AFTER Basketball by Kurtis Blow.

Anyway, wanted to highlight a few, let me know your favorites

The "My" Era of Hip Hop

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0400

In the 80s a lot of songs dropped and they were "My" this or "My" that, I wanted to take some time to talk about a few of my favorites back when Hip Hop was relatable

Which were your favorites? What Did I not mention?

1990 Hip Hop Awards

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Hip Hop STILL doesn't have a proper awards show, and it never has, the greatest of genre never got their just due and all of the classic emcees, songs, and DJs will never get their shine or love ... till now

Im going back and giving the legends of 1990 their credit and just due ... roll with me.

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The Myth That Rakim Changed Everything

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

There are a ton of people with the notion that before Rakim made a song everyone rhymed like Dr. Seuss books, while Rakim did it dope and did it better than most, it wasn't the case.

Give me 10 minutes.

One Album Wonders

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:40:00 -0400

I wanted to do a quick show highlighting some Hip Hop artists that I enjoyed that only had one commercial release, and I wanted to hear more of them.

25 Favorite Hip Hop Groups

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:30:00 -0400

This was a lot easier than the emcees ... This is a list in order of my personal Top 25 Favorite Hip Hop Groups ... the order may change depending on the day, but this is pretty much it.

Not saying they are BETTER than the next or other, but who I like to listen to the most, it's kinda shocking

25 Favorite Emcees

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:25:00 -0400

This wasn't easy ... This is a list in order of my personal Top 25 Favorite Emcees ... the order may change depending on the day, but this is pretty much it.

Not saying they are BETTER than the next or other, but who I like to listen to the most, it's kinda shocking

Name 5 Emcees better than ...

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

12 Kyle is being made to name 5 emcees better than some of your favorites, lets see how he does!

Uncovering Gems

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

You ever buy an album on a whim and it ended up being dope? No promo, no word of mouth and it ended up a banger?

Freshman vs. Sophomore Albums

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

I grill 12 Kyle to pick which of an emcee's 1st or 2nd albums are better

Fresh Fest

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The first full Hip Hop Tour, it was everything!

Where in the Top 10? [80s Albums]

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

In this episode 12 Kyle grills me to try and place random Hip Hop albums from the 80s in my top 10, 15, 20 ...

Truly Underrated Emcees

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0400

There's always talk about who is underrated, and most of the time the same emcees are always mentioned and/or on some peoples top 10

Wanted to focus this one on, those who are dope and almost NEVER get mentioned ... kept by me!

#2 - Cinderfella (Dana Dane)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:40:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 2 we have Cinderfella by Dana Dane!

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For The Ladies: Finesse & Synquis

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:40:00 -0400

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 super dope and underrated Hip Hop Group Finesse & Synquis! listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Name The Skip w/12Kyle

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:00 -0400

Having a little fun, I name the Hip Hop Album, Kyle named the Skip or Skips he feels is on that album

Simple and Easy ... come in a disagree let us know!

St. Ides and Hip Hop

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:30:00 -0400

On the heels of the Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Hip Hop ads, St. Ides did something even better and bigger, Commercials, a Mixtape of the dopest artists and got an entire culture drinking one brand in unison

What a damn time!!!

#3 - 6 In The Morning (Ice-T)

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:40:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 4 we have The Do Woo by LL Cool J

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For The Ladies: Vinia Mojica

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:55:00 -0400

This episode is the singer/songwritter Vinia Mojica! listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

DITC: Diggin in the crates

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Big L, O.C., Fat Joe, Buckwild, Showbiz and A.G.

The Collective is not talked about enough ... so I'm talking.

Battle Tracks vs. Diss Tracks

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:30:00 -0400

In the 80s and 90s there was a clear difference, back when emceeing was a vocal sport vs. research and bringing personal issues to the music.

Idol Makers: What could've been

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Kid n Play, Salt n Pepa, Sweet Tee, Antionette, Dana Dane, Kwame ...

WHAT was Hurby doing!? They were all together and did NOTHING!

Obey Your Thirst: Hip Hop Commercials done right

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:15:00 -0400

In the 90s Sprite launched a campaign with the slogan "Obey your thirst" directed to the Hip Hop Audience ... lets talk about it

#4 - The Do Wop (LL Cool J)

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:55:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 4 we have The Do Woo by LL Cool J

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1989 Hip Hop Awards

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:40:00 -0400

Im going back and giving the legends of 1989 their credit and just due ... roll with me.

#89HipHopAwards #EHHPodcast #ApplePodcasts #HipHopAwards

The Roxanne Saga

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:22:00 -0400

The early 80's ... 1984 - 1985

When UTFO and Roxanne Roxanne hit the air waves ... and then Roxanne Shante sparked a WAR, this episode was a long time in the making, if you were around, remember, if you weren't there will never be anything like this again

#5 - Black Steel in the hour of chaos (Public Enemy)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:10:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 5 we have Black Steel in the hour of chaos by Public Enemy!

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When the DJ Rhymed

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

In the 80s and early 90s the DJ was the backbone of the crew/group ... rarely heard though, it was a legit surprise when the DJ actually rhymed ... figured I'd spotlight a few of my favorites

Top DeBarge Samples

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400

The Debarge Family's songs have been sampled many times in Hip Hop, this episode I discuss a lot of my favorites

Let me know what you think! @encyclopediaHH

#6 - Delancey Street (Dana Dane)

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:30:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 6 we have Delancey Street by The Rapper Entertainer Dana Dane with Fame!

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#7 - Children's Story (Slick Rick The Ruler)

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:10:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 7 we have Children's Story by Slick Rick The Ruler!

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Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:30:00 -0400

Ranking songs on classic albums

Based 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)

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:30:00 -0400

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 Rakim

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Songs Ranked: Illmatic

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:40:00 -0400

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)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:20:00 -0400

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 Cube

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Songs Ranked: Ready to Die

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0400

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

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:15:00 -0400

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

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:29:00 -0400

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.

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#HipHopDraft

For The Ladies: Antoinette

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:22:00 -0400

This episode is the emcee Antoinette The Gangstress! listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: Posse cuts w/@12Kyle

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:25:00 -0400

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.

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

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:45:00 -0400

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 Polo

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#11 - Just a Friend (Biz Markie)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:50:00 -0400

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 Markie

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For The Ladies: Bo$$

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:48:00 -0400

This episode is the emcee Bo$$ listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Hip Hop Gatekeeping, Getting in trouble and more

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:38:00 -0400

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)

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:58:00 -0400

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!

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Questions: With @12Kyle

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:14:00 -0400

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

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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 Cube

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Fantasy Draft: EPMD Songs

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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 songs from EPMD. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

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Album Tournament: Freshman + Sophomore releases

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

March Madness!!!

Taking emcee's first and second albumsand putting them up against another, who will win? This episode it's up to 12 Kyle ... listen and see if you agree!

#14 - Paul Revere (Beastie Boys)

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 14 and Paul Revere by Beastie Boys

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Billboard Top 50 Rappers of all time (Reaction)

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We had to do it, all lists are made for commentary, and this one is no different, Kyle and I go from 50 to 1 and give our opinions on the *cough* greatest rappers of all time

Listen and comment

Fantasy Draft: Run-DMC Songs

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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 songs from Run-DMC!.. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

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#HipHopDraft

Fav 5: Hip Hop Music Videos

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This time with a guest, 12Kyle from the 12Kylepodcast is on to talk about our favorite 5 Hip hop music videos from an era where music videos were everything!

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#15 - The Jane Saga (EPMD)

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number15 and The Jane Saga by EPMD

I'm putting them all together ... and lets throw in Sooperman Lover joints too

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Top 40 emcees over 40 List Reaction

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There's a NEW list of the Top 40 emcees over 40 years old, so of course @12Kylepodcast and @eclectik are going to react ... and, well yes ... have a listen!

Fantasy Draft: A Tribe Called Quest Songs

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 songs from A Tribe Called Quest!.. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

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#16 - Vapors (Biz Markie)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 16 and Biz Markie's "Vapors"

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Krush Groove

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

One of (if not) my favorite movie of all time

The 1985 Hip Hop Classic, Krush Groove ... this episode I tell you all about it!

Does Jadakiss have a "Classic" album?

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Jadakiss is no doubt one of the most talented lyricists in Hip Hop history, in my opinion has the greatest catalog of features.

Has he ever dropped what people would consider a timeless classic project/album?

Lets talk about it

Better Discography: Nas or Jay-Z?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

For reasons, Nas and Jay-Z will forever be mentioned together ... much like Pac and BIG, this episode we explore all things considered as the album count is near equal , who over the entirety of their run has the better music.

What say you?

Record & Response: Dear Yvette (LL Cool J)

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Hip Hop music in the 80s , especially after the "Roxanne Wars" when an emcee or group recorded a song it was not uncommon for another to record a response record often dissing the original songmaker, what I will do with this series is highlight some that you may not be aware of.

This episode spotlights the LL Cool J's "Dear Yvette" and the subsequent response records it inspired.

Let me know what you think @encyclopediaHH

Can an album with skits and interludes be flawless?

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What is your criteria for a flawless album?

What constitutes a "skip"?

My Question is can an album with skits and interludes be consider flawless because most times you would skip them?

Lets talk about it

#17 - The Boyz-N The Hood (Eazy-E)

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 17 and Eazy-E's "The Boyz-N The Hood"

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Pick 5 Albums to introduce someone to Hip Hop Music

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

If you could only pick 5 albums to introduce someone to Hip Hop music, which would you choose?

Someone who has never heard it before, and you want to show them what is is, should sound like, etc.

We have our five, give us yours in the comments, twitter, and instagram @encyclopediaHH

Has Missy ever dropped a Hip Hop Album?

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Missy has hits on hits on hits, she appears on greatest female rapper lists, and other hip hop lists, but is she an emcee? Is she a dope rapper? Has she ever dropped a Hip Hop Album?

I consider her a mega pop star, you could argue R&B, but lets talk about it.

Fantasy Draft: Best Guest Verse

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 guest verses from Hip Hop song collabs!.. later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

1988 Hip Hop Awards

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Im going back and giving the legends of 1988 their credit and just due ... roll with me.

#87HipHopAwards #EHHPodcast #ApplePodcasts #HipHopAwards

For The Ladies: Sweet Tee

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

I Wanted to shine a spot line 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 legendary emcee Sweet Tee (Suga) listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Fresh to Def - What happened to Hip Hop music?

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Remember when Hip hop was supposedly dead?

Remember when biting wasn't allowed?

Remember when emcees rhymed only to be considered the best?

Hip Hop and Hip Hop music used to be a fun escape ... it is no longer that, or dope; but I digress, and make podcast episodes.

@encyclopediaHH

#18 - 9mm goes bang (Boogie Down Productions)

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 18 and Boogie Down Production's "9mm goes Bang"

Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Top 50 Greatest Female Rappers of all time list REACTION

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There was a list circulating that had someones opinion of the Top 50 Female rappers of all time, and we don't mind telling you ... we disagreed.

And this episode explains why

1988 The Greatest year of Hip Hop Music

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We all love the 90s ... especially 95-97, but if you were around, you'd know that 1988 was a huge turning point for Hip hop music, so many debuts and timeless classics happened in just that one year, this episode is talking about that

Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time (REACTION)

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We had to ... you saw that damn list.

12Kyle from the 12Kylepodcast and myself ... discuss the shitshow that was the top 200 Greatest Hip Hop Albums list by Rolling Stone, who SHOULD know better ... since they do/did not ... here's the ep.

For The Ladies: Silk Tymes Leather

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the group Silk Tymes Leather listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Record & Response: Fly Girl (Boogie Boys)

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode spotlights the Boogie Boys "Fly Girl" and the subsequent response records it inspired.

Let me know what you think @encyclopediaHH

#19 - Nightmares (Dana Dane)

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 19 and Dana Dane's "Nightmares"

Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

When Hip Hop met R&B

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The earliest days of Hip Hop and Rhyme crossing genres being featured on pop and R&B songs ... the first two are really surprising

Let me know what you think: @encyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: Rakim Songs

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 The Best/Our Favorite Rakim songs!.. 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: Pebblee Poo

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the emcee Pebblee Poo listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

#20 - Remix for P is Free (Boogie Down Productions)

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 20 and Boogie Down Production's "Remix for P is Free"

Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Top Between The Sheets Samples

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Isley Brothers released "Between the sheets" in 1983, since the inception of Hip Hop the song has been sampled many times, this episode I discuss a lot of my favorites

Let me know what you think! @encyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: LL Cool J Songs (one per album)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 The Best/Our Favorite LL Cool J Songs, but we can only pick one song per album!.. 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: N-Tyce

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the emcee N-Tyce listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Fav 5: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

My Personal 5 favorite DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts or collabs

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 Shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

Hip Hop was relatable

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sometimes people ask or complain that older people don't like anything new or why they hold older hip hop in such a high regard, this is my attempt to explain at least part of the reason ... it was more relatable.

Listen, let me know what you think

@encyclopediaHH

For The Ladies: L.A. Star

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the emcee L.A. Star listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

#21 - My Posse's on Broadway (Sir Mix-a-lot)

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 21 and Sir Mix-A-Lot's "My Posse's on Broadway"

Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: Best Hip Hop Debut Albums

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 The Best/Our Favorite Hip Hop Debut Albums... 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: Body and Soul

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the group Body and Soul! listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Fav 5: Too $hort Songs

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

My Personal 5 favorite Too $hort songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts or collabs

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 Shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

#22 - Kit (What's the Scoop) (Slick Rick)

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 22 and Slick Rick's "KIT (What's the Scoop)" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

For The Ladies: Sparky D

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is Sparky D, listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

For The Ladies: Y-Vette Money

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is Y-Vette Money, listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

#23 - Love at First Sight (Dana Dane)

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 23 and Dana Dane's "Love at First Sight" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

For The Ladies: Shazzy

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is Shazzy, listen and let me know what you think!

@encyclopediaHH

Fav 5: Keith Murray Songs

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My Personal 5 favorite Keith Murray songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts or collabs

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 Shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

We Want Eazy (Music Video Memories)

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Fond memories of when the We want Eazy video came out, this was before you had so much access to emcees and groups, and in the video era it was the first (and sometimes only) times you ever saw them ... take a listen

#24 - Go See The Doctor (Kool Moe Dee)

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 24 and Kool Moe Dee's "Go See The Doctor" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

#25 - Love's Gonna Get Cha (Material Love) (BDP)

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 25 and Boogie Down Production's "Love's Gonna Get Cha (Material Love)" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fav 5: Doug E Fresh Songs

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My personal 5 favorite Doug E Fresh songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

When the kids were Dope

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In the early 90's there were a lot of kids 16 and under that dropped singles and albums on par with some of the heavyweights rhyming, no gimmicks, just beats and rhymes, I wanted to point them out so the ones around remember, and those who were not can go back.

#26 - Whats on your mind (Eric B & Rakim)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 26 and Eric B and Rakim's "Whats on your mind" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

#27 - Left Me Lonely (MC Shan)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 27 and MC Shan's "Left Me Lonely" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fav 5: Kwame Songs

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My personal 5 favorite Kwame songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

29 Essential 1980's Hip Hop Songs List REACTION

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

After looking at Hip Hop Golden Age's 29 Essential 1980's Hip Hop Songs List, Kyle and I decided to record our thoughts of the list ... take a little time out and see if you agree or disagree

Give HHGA a follow as well

IG + Twitter: @encyclopediaHH

#28 - Mona Lisa (Slick Rick)

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 28 and Sick Rick's "Mona Lisa" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#HipHopStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#HipHop #HipHopStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: Kanye Songs

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 The Best/Our Favorite songs from Kanye West ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

Fav 5: Queen Latifah Songs

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My personal 5 favorite Queen Latifah songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

Nas: Kings Disease 2 - First Impressions

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone has their opinions on the Nas Release Kings Disease 2, and this show is no different, originally not a planned episode but @12Kyle and I started to talk about it and hit record ... we do NOT agree on the project

@encyclopediaHH

AZ Albums Ranked

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This episode I am ranking the albums of one of my favorite emcees: AZ

Studio albums only, no complications or mixtapes ... listen and see if you agree!

IG and Twitter: @encyclopediaHH

#QuietMoneyAZ

Das EFX

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Quick Episode discussing the legendary Hip Hop Group Das EFX

Krazy Drayz and The Books in Reverse Skoob; listen, share and download ... let me know what you think!

#DasEFX #EHH

IG and Twitter: EncyclopediaHH

Fav 5: Big Daddy Kane Songs

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My personal 5 favorite Big Daddy Kane songs ... these are solo songs, no posse cuts

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

#29 - Bitties in the BK Lounge (De La Soul)

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 29 and De La Soul's "Bitties in the BK Lounge" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

Twitter and IG: EncyclopediaHH

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #90s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: Philadelphia Emcees

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 The Best/Our Favorite Emcees from Philly (Or Pennsylvania) ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

Whodini

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Quick Episode discussing the legendary Hip Hop Group Whodini

Grandmaster Dee, The Rapper Jalil, and Ecstasy; listen, share and download ... let me know what you think!

Fav 5: Female Emcee Guest Verses

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

My personal 5 favorite emcee guest verses by women on the mic, these are them on someone else's song.

I will be doing a lot of Favorite 5 shows in the future, be on the look out!

#Fav5

#30 - Please Listen to My Demo (EPMD)

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 30 and EPMD's "Please Listen to My Demo" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

@TweetRhymesLife

IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: The Greatest Years of Hip Hop Music

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 years that produced the greatest Hip Hop debuts and music ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

Nas and AZ Songs Ranked

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A Quick episode TRYING to rank the studio released songs by Nas and AZ ... together, NOT including firm joints, just the duo.

It's not hard, they are ALL dope (except for one)

#NasAZ

IG and Twitter: @encyclopediaHH

1987 Hip Hop Awards

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Im going back and giving the legends of 1987 their credit and just due ... roll with me.

#87HipHopAwards #EHHPodcast #ApplePodcasts #HipHopAwards

Fantasy Draft: Queens Emcees

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 emcees that represent Queens NY that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

25 Best Guest Verses List REACTION

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

After looking at Hip Hop Golden Age's 25 Greatest Guest Verses in Hip Hop History List, Kyle and I decided to record our thoughts of the list ... take a little time out and see if you agree or disagree

Give HHGA a follow as well

IG + Twitter: @encyclopediaHH

Bass Game (Finesse and Synquis)

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A Quick episode remembering "Bass Game" by Finesse and Synquis the 1986 Single on Uptown MCA (A side to He cuts so fresh)

If you remember listen and sing along, if you dont, revisit a dope song by two unsung women emcees

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

Chubb Rock Feat. Hitman Howie Tee: Then and Now

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1988 Hip Hop Album "Chubb Rock featuring Hitman Howie Tee" by Chubb Rock looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

Twitter and Instagram: @EncyclopediaHH

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #ChubbRock

Fantasy Draft: Notorious B.I.G Songs

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 songs by the Late Great Notorious BIG that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

#31 - Nobody Move (Eazy-E)

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 31 and Eazy-E's "Nobody Move" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

@TweetRhymesLife

IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: Southern Rappers

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 rappers from the South that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

Not F**kn wit Dre Day

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone loves Dr. Dre, almost ... One of the Greatest Hip Hop Producers of all time? Definitely, overrated? Possibly ... anyway, here's the show!

IG + Twitter: @ecyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: Jay-Z Songs

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 Jay-Z songs that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#HipHopDraft

Grand Puba

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Quick Episode spotlighting one of my favorite emcees of all time, Grand Puba; My introduction to him and my thoughts ... more people need to bring him up in Hip Hop debates, and revisit his catalog; and that's why this episode and this podcast exists!

Twitter and IG: @encyclopediaHH

Fantasy Draft: Female Emcees

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 female emcees that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

Twitter and IG: encyclopediaHH

#EHHDraft

Strictly Business: Then and Now

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1988 Hip Hop Album "Strictly Business" by EPMD looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

IG and Twitter: @encyclopediaHH

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #EPMD

#32 - Big Ole Butt (LL Cool J)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 32 and LL Cool J's "Big Ole Butt" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

@TweetRhymesLife

IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Fantasy Draft: 90's Hip Hop Beats

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 90s Hip Hop Beats that we could come up with ... later on you can vote on IG and Twitter, and let us know who has the best team.

IG: encyclopediaHipHopPod

Twitter: @TweetRhymesLife

#EHHDraft

#33 - The Mission (Special Ed)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 33 and Special Ed's "The Mission" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

@TweetRhymesLife

IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

What is the Criteria for the G.O.A.T?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone wants to argue, debate, and get mad ... their favorite is the GOAT (Greatest of all time) and if you don't like them, you are wrong; but what is the criteria? What makes them the GOAT?

It's all subjective, but to make the debates fun (and make more sense) I've come up with what I personally use to determine if someone should be in the conversation

Take a listen, let me know what you think

Twitter: @TweetRhymesLife

IG: encyclopeidaHipHopPod

#34 - Just One of Those Days (DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince)

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 34 and DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's "Just One of Those Days" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory

@TweetRhymesLife

IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

#Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

The Juice Crew Debut Albums

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This episode I will rank each debut album produced by the original Juice Crew Members; each album, the stand out track as well as the slept on track.

If you enjoy this, let me know on social media, and leave a review on apple podcasts, it goes a long way.

Twitter: @encyclopediahiphoppod

#35 - Therez a Partee Goinz On (Kwame)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 35 and Kwame and a New Beginning's "There a Partee Goinz On" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #90s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Hot Cool Vicious: Then and Now

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1986 Hip Hop Album "Hot, Cool, Vicious" by Salt n Pepa looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

@TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG)

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #HotCoolVicious #SaltnPepa #Spinderella

On Fire: Then and Now

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1986 Hip Hop Album "On Fire by Stetsasonic looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

@TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG)

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #STET #OnFire

Why we love the old school

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

There are reasons why the older generation love and protects the "Old School" Hip Hop music so much, more than just because they are old! This episode hopes to begin to explain why.

Leave a review on apple for me

Tell me why Im right or wrong

Twitter: @TweetRhymesLife

IG: encyclopediaHipHopPod

Joeski Love: Say Joe/My Girl

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Looking back at one of my favorite 12" Hip Hop singles, in this episode the 1986 release Say Joe b/w My Girl by Joeski Love.

If you remember, reminisce with me, if you don't... listen for the first time!

Leave a review on apple podcasts, tweet your thoughts

Twitter: @TweetRhymesLife

IG: encyclopediaHipHopPod

#36 - Giggles (Diamond Shell)

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 36 and The Grand Imperial Diamond Shell's "Giggles" Listen. Download. Comment. Share

#EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #90s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Goin Off: Then and Now

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1988 Hip Hop Album "Goin Off" by Biz Markie, looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

@TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG)

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #BizMarkie #GoinOff

Raising Hell: Then and Now

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1986 Hip Hop Album "Raising Hell" by Run-DMC, looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

@TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG)

#80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #RunDMC #RaisingHell

#37 - Millie Pulled a pistol on Santa (De La Soul)

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 37 and De La Soul's "Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa" Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #90s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

PSA: It's not a Hip Hop Classic

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Just because it's old, its not a classic, just because you like it doesn't make it a classic ... everything is not a Hip Hop classic and NOTHING is an instant classic.

Stop it.

@Tweetrhymeslife

1986 Hip Hop Awards

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Im going back and giving the legends of 1986 their credit and just due ... roll with me.

#86HipHopAwards #EHHPodcast #ApplePodcasts

Rock The House: Then and Now

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:32:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1987 Hip Hop Album "Rock The House" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up? @TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG) #80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #DJJazzyJeff #TheFreshPrince

Female Hip Hop Groups: A Timeline

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:54:00 -0400

This episode I m going back to the begging days of Hip hop and focusing on the women, the female Hip Hop groups that you may remember, may have forgotten, may have never known about ... we are doing 1979 to 1999 I suppose. It's a shame that Rap groups are mostly gone, but we have our memories right? Like. Share. Subscribe ... and leave a comment! #HipHop #HipHopGroups #FemaleHipHopGroups #70sRap #80sRap #90sRap

#38 - Last Night(Kid n Play)

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:35:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 38 and Kid n Play's "Last Night" Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #90s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Living Large: Then and Now

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 02:02:00 -0400

Reviewing the 1987 Hip Hop Album "Living Large" by Heavy D and The Boyz, looking at what I thought about it when it dropped, and how I feel about the same songs now; take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up? @TweetRhymesLife (Twitter) @EncyclopediaHipHopPod (IG) #80sHipHop #HipHopAlbumReview #HeavyD

1991 Hip Hop Year in review

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:32:00 -0400

A quick episode thinking back to the year 1991 and the Hip Hop releases #90sHipHop #1991HiHop

Top 15 Hip Hop 12" Singles

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:29:00 -0400

Counting down the greatest 12" singles in the Old School/Golden era of Hip Hop ... we are talking Vinyl here people!! Both A side and B side dopeness Listen. Comment. Share. #HipHop

Dana Dane with Fame: Then and Now

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:28:00 -0400

Looking back at 1987's Dana Dane with Fame ... Rating what I thought of the album then, and what I think now with a new rating system. take a listen, let me know what you think, how does it hold up?

Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:11:00 -0400

Back when Yo! MTV Raps began and both that show and Rap City were the best ways to see Hip Hop videos worldwide (with Cable of course) just memories of the great sit at home and watch Videos days #HipHop #YoMTVRaps #RapCity #RapVideos

Fantasy Draft: Hip Hop Album Covers

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:45:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12Kylepodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of Hip Hop Album covers! Which are the most iconic, the greatest ... our Favorites. Later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #HiHopAlbumCovers #HipHopPodcast

Wu-Tang Clan vs. The Boot Camp Clik: Solo Album Rankings

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:06:00 -0400

Join me and @ShareefJackson as we rank ALL of the Solo Albums from the Wu-Tang Clan and The Boot Camp Clik ... see if what you'd do match our rankings, I'll let you know; we do NOT agree on things. Listen. Share. Comment. Twitter: @TweetRhymesLife IG: @EncyclopediaHipHopPod

Fantasy Draft: Rapper/Producer

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 14:17:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12Kylepodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of Rappers/Producers! They have to be good at doing both, well at least we think so; Later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #RapperProducer #HipHopPodcast

1985 Hip Hop Awards

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:13:00 -0400

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#39 - Livin like a star (Special Ed)

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:11:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 39 and Special Ed's "Livin Like a Star" Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

Fantasy Draft: Wu-Tang Clan Albums

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:28:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12Kyle and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of albums created by members of The Wu-Tang Clan! Later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #EHHDraft #WuTang #WuTangWednesday

When Hip Hop Cared

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:16:00 -0400

Remember when Hip Hop emcees and their music did more help than harm? When Hip Hop cared about the listener and tried to teach and uplight and educate? I do ... so I figured for the people who remember and the young people who never knew, I'd do a show to remind everyone when Hip Hop Cared Keep the discussion going here, iTunes, and Stitcher or Tweet @TweetRhymesLife @iAMeclectik #KYHHH #HipHopCared

Fantasy Draft: Wu-Tang Clan Members

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:26:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12Kyle and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of the 10 Members of The Legendary Wu-Tang Clan! Later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #EHHDraft #WuTang #WuTangWednesday

#40 - Saturday Night (Schoolly D)

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:29:00 -0400

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at number 40 and MC Schoolly D's "Saturday Night" Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHipHop

Fantasy Draft - West Coast Rappers

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:32:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @Demarco275 and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of Emcees/Rappers who rep the West Coast! Later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #EHHDraft

Fantasy Draft: 90s Hip Hop Groups

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:03:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12KylePodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of Hip Hop Groups from the 90s, the only caveat is that they had to debut between 1990 and 1999 ... later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #EHHDraft

Fantasy Draft: Tupac Songs (1 Per Album)

Thu, 07 May 2020 22:01:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @12KylePodcast and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of songs from Tupac albums, the Catch? Only ONE SONG PER ALBUM ... later on you can vote on IG Stories, and a Twitter poll to let us know who has the best team #EHHDraft

Fantasy Draft: Brooklyn Emcees

Sun, 03 May 2020 22:43:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @Demarco275 and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of emcees from/Rep Brooklyn as we could ... later on you can vote on IG, Twitter, and FB who has the best team #EHHDraft

Fantasy Draft: 80s Hip Hop Groups

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:22:00 -0400

Another show ... another draft, @12Kyle and I go back and forth for 5 rounds to create the greatest team of 80s Hip Hop groups we can. Comment, Share, and discuss ... you can vote who has the best team later in the week Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud and everywhere else #EHHDraft

Fantasy Draft: Nas songs

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:20:00 -0400

This episode of the Encyclopedia Hip hop Podcast @Demarco275 and I go back to back 5 rounds and draft the best team of Nas songs we could ... later on you can vote on IG, Twitter, and FB who has the best team #EHHDraft