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The Team behind Live From The Basement is on a mission to shine a light on the musical and cultural background behind hip-hop.

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Can Jake Paul Box?

This episode we jump into combat sports and kick it off specifically around the Jake Paul fight.  What's boxing look like in 2022?

27:41
January 17, 2022

Will anyone challenge Busta Rhymes?

Who’s up to the challenge? 50 won’t take on T.I. And nobody would take on Busta? Or CAN anyone?
9:42
January 10, 2022

Rap Beef Participation Trophies

Let's talk about rap beef in the current era, do you give em' flowers or give em' shots on wax?     Is rap beef too soft?

11:20
January 7, 2022

What’s In The Stashbox? Hoplust IPA from Rockford Brewing Company

We check out a local brew amongst other things this episode, let's see how it rated!  Check out Hoplust at Rockford Brewing Company (https://rockfordbrewing.com/products/hoplust-ipa)

8:25
November 19, 2021

Vaccinated

This episode we talk about Joe Rogan's anti-vax approach to 2021 and Stern's response to that a few months ago along with some commentary on Kyrie Irving.

12:41
November 15, 2021

The Most Hip-Hop Super Bowl EVER

Let's talk about the 2022 Super Bowl half time show!  With Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige and Snoop Dogg it will definitely the most hip-hop the Super[...]

14:18
November 10, 2021

The Return of BET’s Rap City

It only makes sense they bring the show back following new of MTV bringing back Yo! MTV Raps right?  But it seems BET beat MTV to the punch!

8:53
October 22, 2021

This Sounds Fun

Let's change this thing up!  It's time to have some fun with this.  Starting this episode, we're going to start releasing our shows in weekly segments and then release the[...]

6:31
October 12, 2021

Under Fire | Episode 108

Your boys are back again!  This episode we talked about Yo! MTV Raps return and who we think would host.  We also talked flix on your favorite streaming services like[...]

1:41:37
September 7, 2021

Say Please | Episode 107

Let's open up this Verzuz battle, talk about Live From the Basement during these changing digital times, Stashbox and some dope new music!  Let's go!

1:41:06
August 23, 2021

His name was “Barric” | Episode 106

Time to get the dust knocked off this thing! Let's get back to when this was born and have fun again.  this episode Major Mack and Phro dug into what[...]

2:29:20
July 19, 2021

Dedication | Episode 105

An episode with music dedicated to all the homies that help build this show, Major, Phro, Mola1, Derric "D" and Canadian Jeff!  Enjoy some music and let's do this again[...]

46:33
July 7, 2021

Good Kid Twisted Fantasy | Episode 104

DJ Toasty Toast served up a pretty incredible mix by way of KDOTYE.    What does any of that even mean?  Listen to the episode!!

23:14
March 3, 2021

They’re Shutting Us Down! | Episode 103

Maybe it's time to say goodbye... but it's hard to let go of the dream we've invested years of our life into.  We're now being disassembled by record labels for[...]

41:31
February 12, 2021

TikTok Rappers | Episode 102

JMack here. I'm back in the captain's chair, completely reinvigorated to drive this thing until the wheels fall off! This week I'm talking with you about Donald Trump leaving office,[...]

49:15
January 20, 2021

Enjoy | Episode 101

Major, Mola, Mack and Phro all in the house to keep the momentum for the tail end of 2020.   And why not?  It's been a rough year, we all gotta[...]

2:14:22
December 4, 2020

The Wolfpack | Episode 100

All four of us finally made it back to the basement for a special reunion around episode 100 (really 300) and our 15th birthday!  We pulled up some of our[...]

3:40:30
November 2, 2020

The Art | Episode 99

Why isn't hip-hop ever brought up with other cultural art forms?   Let's also dig into Trump's taxes and our plans for the upcoming episode 100!

Music Played This Episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/the-art-episode-99

55:30
September 28, 2020

History | Episode 98

This episode let's talk about some messages we've been getting around the crew here on the show, Kanye's mental health situation, OUR mental health situation and lets play some Rap[...]

53:25
August 17, 2020

Resist | Episode 97

Let's talk about the black lives matter narrative and the politics around it, and briefly touch on the the dumpster fire that is 2020.  Thank you all for being so[...]

1:00:26
July 17, 2020

The Ronas | Episode 96

A special episode featuring a visit from one of our founding members Phro!  This episode we talked about "The Ronas" and all things related to it and wrapped it up[...]

52:02
April 5, 2020

Stay Home | Episode 95

This episode we talk about staying optimistic during this maddening time.   We're here for you with some new music, rap roulette and we checked out some dope quarantine streams from[...]

1:07:38
March 22, 2020

Calm Down | Episode 94

Everything is closed down, people are sick, and all we have is this new Jay Electronica album.  Let's talk about it.  

Music Played This Episode: http://bit.ly/3aV3cWG

1:22:01
March 13, 2020

Malapropism | Episode 93

This episode JMack reviews  Lil Baby's "My Turn" and Royce Da 5'9's "The Allegory". Also, Megan Thee Stallion's album deal drama, Jim Jones trashing US Marines and what album makes[...]

1:15:44
March 5, 2020

#GODZILLACHALLENGE | Episode 92

This week we talk about the #GODZILLACHALLENGE, Nick Cannon still trying to fire shots at Em and our shiny new website!!  Of course you know we have some fire new[...]

40:59
February 26, 2020

JUICE ft. and Interview w/ MC Shan | Episode 91

Another episode with some fire new music and one of our favorite interviews ever on the show, with the legendary Queensbridge native, Juice Crew member, the one and only MC[...]

52:40
February 14, 2020

B4 | Episode 90

Let's talk about this Jay Electronica new album, the E40 vs. Richie Rich beef,  old cars, cartoons and helping those who need it.    Help Gift of Gab of Blackalicious[...]
49:23
February 7, 2020

GRIMEY | Episode 89

Let's talk about this new Eminem album "Music to Murder By", Lil Wayne's new album "Funeral".    Also Mack's thoughts on Jay-Z having a seat during the national anthem at the[...]

36:35
February 5, 2020

Em vs. Nick Cannon | Episode 88

Let's talk about the dumpster fire that is this Em vs. Nick Cannon rap beef, TikTok, legalization and listen to some new tunes!   Next episode lets review Eminems new album[...]

30:23
January 18, 2020

MMXX | Episode 87

It's 2020, let's get this decade started with a new episode of Live From The Basement.  It's been a while since we've been able to get together but that shouldn't[...]

45:45
January 8, 2020

Playlist: Throw It Back | Episode 86

Yo Mack is back with a 90's megamix just like they used to do back in the day.  Enjoy some of the tracks you remember and maybe some you dont![...]
42:16
September 26, 2019

Playlist: Return | Episode 85

After almost a full year hiatus, It's Episode 85 and we promise not to let you down for a long time.   Let's see where this thing takes us.  So heres[...]

27:18
September 4, 2019

Dragon Energy x Interview with Young MC | Episode 76

We talk about [insert famous chicago rappers name here] shenanigans, the NFL draft, J.Coles KOD album and special interview with the one and only Young MC!!

51:35
May 17, 2019

Playlist: THE BIG CHILL | Episode 84

You ready for some new hip-hop?!! LET'S GO! Played this episode: * Brother Ali - "Own Light" * Ill Camille ft. Punch - "Goes Down" * Dave East - "No[...]
19:57
December 10, 2018

YANDHI | Episode 83

We speculate a few short hours before Kanye drops his latest release "Yandhi". How's this gonna go? What will it sound like? What's going to happen on SNL?
15:07
September 29, 2018

KILLDEVIL: Em vs. MGK | Episode 82

The team takes the Em vs. MGK beef tracks and completely break them down from a rap fan, lyricist and production perspective. Who takes the win?

34:38
September 28, 2018

Album Review: Royce Da 5’9 – Book of Ryan | Episode 81

Big announcement this episode!! Also this episode, Royce's latest effort may or may not get the "blender treatment" as we review "Book of Ryan" for Blend It or Bump It.[...]
39:26
August 16, 2018

Off The Books | Episode 80

This episode we played a new game against caller Jay Lamont, “Is it Kanye, a grade schooler, a serial killer of 50 cent?” and gave away “The Rap Yearbook” and[...]
1:14:21
July 12, 2018

Album Review: Post Malone – Beer Bongs & Bentleys | Episode 79

We pulled this one out of the more recent vault to share with you. Yes we have a LOT of album reviews to catch up and theyre comin! More episodes[...]
40:02
June 22, 2018

Where They At Doe? | Episode 75

Theyre right here! Episode 75!! This episode we talk about some of our recent trips, try some new brew and check the new Phonte album No News Is Good News.[...]
1:52:06
April 16, 2018

The Return | Episode 74

“Never on schedule, but always on time.”

We’re back! The stashbox was ready, and 6ix9ine’s Day69 is up for Blend it or Bump it! Let’s see how[...]
1:26:15
April 5, 2018

The Next Episode | Episode 73

Here’s Episode 73, second part of the long, and abruptly ended (sorry about that) Episode 72. Hope you all enjoy it and we can’t wait to get back to the[...]
1:14:34
March 3, 2018

The Distance. | Episode 72

Let's get this thing going again! Here's Episode 72 which we recorded back in May.
2:05:18
February 17, 2018

Playlist: Biggie Remixes | Episode 71

Just a few short days after Notorious BIGs birthday (May 21), heres a playlist of dope remixes to celebrate! Happy 45th Big we miss you!
27:57
May 26, 2017

Playlist: Happy. | Episode 70

This week everything is amazing and I wanted to share some music with you that reflected that. Hope you all enjoy this! -Mack

Episode Playlist:
32:35
May 18, 2017

Commentary: April Twenty Ninth | Episode 69

Last week marked the 25th Anniversary of the acquittal of the four officers who beat Rodney King and the Los Angeles riots.[...]
32:52
May 10, 2017

On The Patio | Episode 68

Grab a couple cold ones and sit on the patio at the local bar with us. Has Kendrick Lamar reached "GOAT" status? Also, K.Dot vs. 2Pac, Beyonce&'s longevity, the Facebook[...]
1:04:56
May 1, 2017

Album Review: Damn. | Episode 67

Our review of Kendrick Lamar’s latest album "DAMN" as we were rollin in the car. What we're your thoughts on the album? Episode Playlist: * Cadillac Freeze “This Feeling” *[...]
29:38
April 24, 2017

The B-Side | Episode 66

Mack forgot to stop recording on Episode 64, here's a little piece of what happens in The Basement when recording stops with a playlist of tracks at the end! Enjoy![...]
37:37
April 17, 2017

Playlist: Peanuts | Episode 65

A random conversation about the love and relationships within the Peanuts cartoon.
28:56
April 10, 2017

Goodbye 2016 | Episode 64

Blame it on 2016. The episode is dropping four months later. Back to our regularly scheduled programming. Here's episode 64, we talk about 2016, some of our favorite and most[...]
1:27:09
April 3, 2017

Happy Christmahannukwanzadan | Episode 63

It's the annual holiday episode and Major, Mack and Martin were in the Basement! This episode we talked about 2016 XXL Freshmen class, the holidays and we reviewed an album[...]
54:16
January 3, 2017

Rewind: Let’s Just Be Honest | Episode 62

Due to a snow storm we didn't have Major in the basement this week. So JMack took the opportunity to address a LOT of feedback we've been getting regarding the[...]
1:03:21
December 19, 2016

The Emperor’s Folded Clothes | Episode 61

This episode JMack & MOLA1 are in the basement. We talk about J.Cole's new album "4 Your Eyez Only", Shia Labouf's diss track and we play a new game we[...]
1:13:23
December 12, 2016

RAPRAPRAPRAP | Episode 60

A playlist full of an HOUR of RAP, RAP and more RAP. New full episode the whole team coming soon! Episode Playlist: * Joyner Lucas ft. Busta Rhymes - "Jumanji"[...]
49:16
December 4, 2016

Breaks | Episode 59

It’s a messy one. We hope you have fun with it! We’ll be back soon enough!
1:27:06
November 24, 2016

Playlist: MOAR | Episode 58

Back at it with a VERY important announcement for all of you! LET’S GO!

Episode Playlist:

* Sean Price – “Rap Professor”
*[...]
26:28
September 22, 2016

Our Visit to The Art Of Rap Festival | Episode 57

We checked out the last stop of the Art of Rap Festival in Detroit. It wasn’t what we expected. Check out the YouTube Video here, and listen to the[...]
32:38
September 2, 2016

Playlist: Summer Madness | Episode 56

We put together another playlist episode with a chill summer vibe to calm that “Summer Madness”. More episodes EVERY week!
30:51
August 3, 2016

The Wall | Episode 55

We dive deeper into the topic about the “hip-hop wall” and creating a manifesto for a new genre of rap.
52:39
July 21, 2016

Snap Judgement | Episode 54

This week we talk about SnapChat, the Joe Budden vs. Drake Beef, and putting up a wall up on the Canadian border.
50:08
July 12, 2016

Playlist: BBQ Boogie Volume 2 | Episode 53

We put together another installment of some of our favorite joints to have playing in the background when you're having a barbecue! It's our second installment of the BBQ Boogie![...]
34:44
June 30, 2016

Interview: Grandmaster Caz | Episode 52

The opportunity to speak to one of the most influential legends in hip-hop is one of the highest honors in this culture. So when we had the opportunity to speak[...]
27:32
June 23, 2016

Playlist: Instrumentalizm | Episode 51

Heres another bangin’ playlist episode full of some dope instrumentals for you to vibe out to all week! Also, Major’s Question of the Week: “In hip-hop, who’s death would have[...]
26:11
June 7, 2016

Review: Chance vs KRIT | Episode 50

Live From The Basement on the road this episode! We started off reviewing Chance; highly anticipated album “Coloring Book” and ended up on

49:01
June 1, 2016

Off The Leash | Episode 49

Major gets personal and talks about his recent separation, his new adventures and how he’s “Off The Leash”.

Episode Playlist:

* Big KRIT &[...]
1:00:45
May 24, 2016

Interview: Parrish Smith of EPMD | Episode 48

Here’s an INTERVIEW EPISODE for this week featuring an interview with Parrish Smith (aka PMD) of EPMD! We had a lot of fun talking with Parrish about his history with[...]
32:13
May 18, 2016

Respeck It! | Episode 47

This episode we talked about the infamous Birdman visit to the Breakfast Club and Drake’s “Views from the 6” for a minute. Also this week, the return of the Stash[...]
57:05
May 10, 2016

Playlist: You Ready? | Episode 46

You asked, we’re delivering. Here’s a new playlist episode full of some great music with heart to get you through the week! Rock out and get in the groove with[...]
35:04
May 3, 2016

A Tribute to Prince | Episode 45

We put together a few words and songs as we mourn the loss of a musical legend and celebrate his life and incredible influence to music across all genres. This[...]
25:18
April 27, 2016

Commentary: Organized Noize | Episode 44

This episode we dissect QD3 & FlavorUnit’s new flick “The Art of Organized Noize“, a documentary about the musical career of[...]
48:16
April 19, 2016

Evolution | Episode 43

This episode we discuss what’s next. We’ve been producing and releasing this show for over 10 years and we’ve decided to take it back to the earlier days. To when[...]
37:07
April 12, 2016

Episode #67 Part 2

Just added to this feed April 11, 2016, this is the second of a two-part episode, Episode #67 we released back on July of 2008 featuring an interview with Bishop[...]
1:28:51
April 11, 2016

What Now? | Episode 42

This episode we showed up, we pushed some buttons and talked about some things. Hope you like it.
35:20
March 15, 2016

Ageless| Episode 41

Are you getting too old? Let’s talk about age, Steve Harvey’s mistakes and Logic’s album “The Incredible True Story”.
1:54:52
February 16, 2016

Goodbye 2015| Episode 40

We bid farewell to 2015, some of our favorite show moments, Steve Harvey, a debate over Complex’s latest list of rappers and more!
1:52:39
January 5, 2016

The Pain | Episode 39

This episode we discussed the painful Keith Murray battle with Fredro Starr, checked out The Game – The Documentary 2 for Blend It or Bump It and more! Download it[...]
1:24:25
November 25, 2015

The Hip-Hop Draft ft Interview with Wes Jackson | Episode 38

This episode we talked about the Drake & Future album. We also spoke with Brooklyn Bodega‘s Wes Jackson to talk about[...]
1:37:43
November 5, 2015

Dre’s Ghost ft Interview with “The Glove” Taylor | Episode 37

Major, JMack and Mola1 sit down and have a convo with one of the unsung heroes of West Coast hip-hop, former DJ to Ice-T and right-hand man to Dr. Dre,[...]
1:37:45
October 27, 2015

The Questions | Episode 36

Major wasn’t in this week so JMack and MOLA1 decided to hang out in the basement and go through some of our favorite interviews over the past[...]
1:29:49
October 14, 2015

Rap Wordz with Friends | Episode 35

We’ve taken rap lyrics from your favorite songs, and turned them into plain, proper English. We also talked about Macklemore paying respect to the classics and we reviewed Scarface’s new[...]
1:23:56
October 1, 2015

Live From The Basement: Ye for President | Episode 34

This week we ask you what hip-hop biopic do YOU want to see? We picked ours and discussed them too! We also went in on the MTV Video Music Awards[...]

1:46:22
September 24, 2015

Compton ft Interview with MC Ren of NWA | Episode 33

This week, we spun tracks from the West Coast, review of the Straight Outta Compton movie, Dr. Dre’s Compton Soundtrack for Blend It or[...]
2:46:36
September 14, 2015

What’s Beef? | Episode 32

This week we discussed all things beef. From Meek Mill vs. Drake to Ghost vs. Action Bronson, we picked each apart, threw it on the barbecue and sliced it up[...]
2:00:04
September 2, 2015

What’s Number One? | Episode 31

This week we discuss what makes a #1 record (in light of Joey Bada$$ twitter comments), we also played a game to see if we could tell[...]
1:35:56
July 31, 2015

Equality | Episode 30

We’re excited to be back and recovered from the recent flood! We can’t thank you all enough for your kind words and support to help us get back recording[...]
1:35:49
July 7, 2015

The Good Fight | Episode 29

Oddisee’s “The Good Fight” is on the chopping block and we discuss Jay-Z’s B-Sides Concert and controversial freestyle on Tidal. We hope this episode ‘tides’ you over[...]
2:06:16
June 18, 2015

Motion Picture Soundtrack ft. Fatman Scoop | Episode 28

It’s all about Soundtracks this week. We asked what happened to great urban and hip-hop films, as well as their soundtracks and selected a few for our Hip-Hop Essentials picks[...]
2:25:07
June 9, 2015

F.I.L.A. | Episode 27

This week we review Raekwon’s latest album “F.I.L.A.”, discuss some of the most overrated MC’s of all time, review Tecate beer for the stashbox and talk about some of our[...]
1:38:25
May 26, 2015

#MAYPAC | Episode 26

This week we discuss some of the most underrated MC’s of all time as well as the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. We invited our friend[...]
2:16:23
May 19, 2015

The Episode About Nothing | Episode 25

This episode Major, JMack and Mola1 discuss #WorstRapLines, Jay-Z’s Tidal music service and Wale’s The Album About Nothing was up for Blend It or Bump It!
2:29:27
May 14, 2015

Say Something Nice! | Episode 24

This episode we celebrated the birthday of a very important album in hip-hop history made this episode’s picks for Essential Hip-Hop Albums and played our brand new game “Say[...]
1:38:17
May 6, 2015

Dre La Soul | Episode 23 ft Interview with Bishop Lamont & XZibit

This episode we reviewed some new candidates for our open intern position here at the show, we also spoke to our long-time friend of the show, Bishop Lamont to[...]
2:05:07
April 29, 2015

WTF Eddie? | Episode 20

This episode we talked about Kanye trying to steal the spotlight again, how MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” was all a sham and how Eddie ruined what could have been an[...]
2:02:56
March 21, 2015

Pac’s Letter | Episode 19

This episode we went through Pac’s letter in detail. In it, he mentioned his growing beef with Notorious BIG and his idea of forming a massive supergroup. We also reviewed[...]
2:07:50
March 8, 2015

Ante Up! | Episode 18

This episode we talked about taking bets on Hip-Hop Grammy categories. But it didn’t come without it’s fair share of drama. Also this episode, Stashbox and we pick our Essential[...]
2:14:03
February 19, 2015

Ye vs. Just Blaze | Episode 17

This episode we talked about Ye vs. Just Blaze we touched on “inflategate” and reviewed Lupe Fiasco’s final album Tetsuo and Youth.

2:18:37
February 8, 2015

On The TLC Tip | Episode 16

This episode we talked about Grammy nominations, TLC’s Kickstarter campaign, drinking too much, essential albums and all kinds of your calls! Keyword this episode, “HAMM’s”.
 
Don’t forget[...]
2:18:04
February 1, 2015

Azalea vs Azealia | Episode 15

This episode Major, Mack & Mola1 spent the show discussing the Iggy Azalea vs Azealia Banks debate. Also this episode: essential albums, some dope hip-hop tracks and your calls[...]
2:07:44
January 18, 2015

Year In Review | Episode 14

Episode #14 our official Year In Review for 2014 and reviewed Fabolous latest “effort”. We talked our favorite drink of the year, favorite music, news items and more. Get in[...]
2:22:05
January 10, 2015

Peace | Episode 13

In Episode 13, we toned it down, had a few more drinks and slurred our way through some more peaceful, fun topics. We talked about our essential hip-hop albums, buying[...]
2:01:04
December 24, 2014

War | Episode 12

This episode we discuss all of the social issues happening over the past few months including the Mike Brown situation, Eric Garner, Bill Cosby, our essential albums, and of course[...]
2:07:15
December 17, 2014

Genius | Episode 11

This episode we discussed a “study” that followed facebook data’s link between music and ACT scores, Boardwalk Empire, some essential hip-hop album favorites of ours and we reviewed Logic’s “Under[...]
3:52:07
October 30, 2014

Back From Summer Break | Episode 10

After a summer hiatus we’re finally back in the basement and catching up with everything that’s been going on in the world. From #thefappening to the NFL breaking down, hip-hop[...]
3:44:57
September 29, 2014

The Ill Sh** ft Guest Nolan The Ninja | Episode 9

With special guest, Detroit’s own Nolan the Ninja with his friend SemiSix. Nolan and Semi discussed Chuck D vs. Rosenberg, Angie Martinez leaving Hot97 and more with us LIVE in[...]
3:28:54
July 12, 2014

The Wishing Tree ft Guest Ben Miles | Episode 8

With special musical guest coming to sit in with us Ben Miles who came downstairs to tell us about his latest album The Wishing[...]
3:15:57
May 27, 2014

Back again | Episode 7

Back again after what appeared to be a hiatus. We did record episode 7 once before, but unfortunately it was lost.. so we re-recorded and it was better the second[...]
3:55:25
May 5, 2014

Phro is back! | Episode 6

Six episodes in, and Phro came back this episode to help us close out Black History Month in true Phro fashion. This week we reviewed Schoolboy Q’s new album “OXYMoron”,[...]
3:35:14
March 12, 2014

UPDATE: For our HoodHype Listeners!

Where is the HoodHype Show? We are still here! Check out the details on a ton content you may have been missing from your boys JMack Major and Phro at[...]
6:40
March 9, 2014

Top 7 in 7 Cities? | Episode 5

This episode we went through DJServicePack.com’s “Top 7 songs in 7 Cities” list. A list of the “hottest” songs in in 7 cities determined by spins, DJ support and other[...]
2:56:00
February 17, 2014

Grammy Time | Episode 4

This episode we talked Macklemore’s win(s) at the Grammy’s, the SuperBowl and we reviewed Childish Gambino’s Because the Internet for Blend It or Bump It. How do you think it[...]
3:37:39
February 8, 2014

Old vs New | Episode 3

This week we became frustrated with all of the terrible music on the radio. We started talking about how music on the charts in the 90’s wasn’t NEARLY this bad.[...]
3:36:37
January 23, 2014

Drank. | Episode 2

As we still feel out our new home we get into some more fun topics. We probably had too much to drink and listened to some great music. On the[...]
3:13:34
December 7, 2013

Introducing: Live From The Basement. Hi. | Episode 1

Our first episode! For those who are new to "The Basement", this show is a spinoff from our original 8 year-old podcast "The HoodHype Show". The Basement is hosted by[...]
3:09:38
November 17, 2013

Episode #220 – Forever.

Its our 8-year Anniversary and we're gonna keep this thing going 2005 til infinity! We spin some new indie hip-hop, with our special guest indie spotlight Traum Diggs. Also, a[...]
1:33:16
November 13, 2013

Episode #219 – The Day After

A little hangover recovery music the day after a night of celebration. This is The Day After. For all of our live show fans, listen to the end of this[...]
26:56
October 23, 2013

Episode #218 – New Zealand

This week we pay homage to New Zealand's incredibly diverse, talented and soulful hip-hop scene! Special guest this week is Christchurch New Zealand's own, Ladi6! Make sure you cop her[...]
50:47
October 1, 2013

Episode #217 – The Big Chill

Lets relax (kind of) and chill for a minute to episode 217 aptly titled The Big Chill. LETS GO!
34:24
September 22, 2013

Episode #216 – The Lift

Get lifted as we navigate through music with subliminal meanings and thought provoking lyrics. This weeks spotlight is Houston, Texas own, Isaac Reid.
44:14
September 9, 2013

Episode #214 – Happy Birthday Hip-Hop!

August 11, 2013. Hip-Hop is officially over the hill today. Happy 40th Birthday Hip-Hop!
47:03
August 12, 2013

Episode #215 – Ya Don’t Stop

JMack is back with updates to the show! This week we feature Midaz The Beast.
53:33
August 12, 2013

Episode #213 – The City

All Michigan (mostly Detroit) hip-hop, soul and beats for you to groove to!
44:10
August 2, 2013

Episode #212 – The Push

More music! More everything comin up! Make sure you're following HoodHype on FaceBook, Twitter and YouTube!
40:51
July 24, 2013

Episode #211 – Show Your Soul

Have you ever been inspired to listen to music outside of Hip-Hop? Who or what inspired you?
34:49
July 17, 2013

Episode #210 – Magna Carta Holy Grail Review

Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail album officially dropped on today on July 8, 2013 and started what could be the beginning of a complete musical revolution. What does this have[...]
33:34
July 9, 2013

Episode #209 – The Story

Sometimes there are songs you can connect with, sometimes you just want to hear a good story. What are some of your favorite hip-hop joints with stories you've enjoyed or[...]
26:51
June 26, 2013

Episode #208 – The Gratitude

MOLA1 executes a surprise hijacking of the HoodHype Show for JMack for his birthday.
2:50:24
June 17, 2013

Episode #207 – The Storm (Interview w/ Nolan The Ninja)

We brought you a collection of amped up music, some exciting topics and a special sit-in guest with all kinds of energy, Detroit's Nolan The Ninja!
2:18:04
June 10, 2013

Episode #206 – The Calm ft Interview w/ AZ

It's all about the calm before the storm and a talk with one of the golden era's finest, Brooklyn's own, Mr. Aziatic, AZ.
2:10:10
June 2, 2013

Episode #205 – BBQ Boogie!

Enjoy some tunes to bump while you're workin' the BBQ in the sun.
30:56
May 26, 2013

Episode #204 – The Music

This episode we've each selected three songs that sparked a memory, inspired, or reminded us of a certain event in our lives and we're discussing them. What are some hip-hop[...]
2:26:12
May 20, 2013

Episode #203 – The Funk

An episode full of hip-hop music laced with Funk, Funky samples and funky instruments. We talked about your suggestions for the show, rappers growing up and everyone getting dropped. This[...]
2:04:02
May 12, 2013

Episode #202 – Insomnia

Can't sleep. Listen to good hip-hop.
24:36
May 5, 2013

Episode #201 – The Spark

The Spark. Inspired by the music and topics this episode. This week we review Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge's - 12 Reasons to Die and interview Funk Volume's own Hopsin.
2:25:45
April 28, 2013

Episode #200 – The Foundation (Interview w/ Treach)

The HoodHype Show returns with a new host, a new sound, and a phenomenal interview with the prolific Treach ofNaughty By Nature. This is the Foundation.
2:51:50
April 21, 2013

Episode #199.7

The HoodHype Show returns Episode 200, with a new addition to the family. This guy MOLA1. You ready for Episode #200?
45:35
March 21, 2013

Episode #199.5 – Reboot

We bid farewell to our friend and co-host Major and begin the next chapter of the HoodHype show. You ready for a change? Follow us on twitter @hoodhype, HoodHype on[...]
45:35
February 24, 2013

Episode #193

Some instrumentals to zone out to. Follow us on twitter @hoodhype, hoodhype on FaceBook, Instagram and HoodHypeblog on YouTube!
35:59
November 4, 2012

Episode #194

Our last Episode before the world implodes upon itself on the Mayan doomsday 12/21/12. It was nice knowin yall. PEACE! (And Happy Holidays!)
3:38:10
November 4, 2012

Episode #191

The whole team was in the basement with special guest MOLA1 to discuss his debut album and plenty of off-the-wall topics as well as a ton of great indie hip-hop.
2:51:35
November 4, 2012

Episode #198

This week we asked if anyone still buys hip-hop magazines, the Manti Teo Scandal and a whole lot more! A$AP Rockys Long Live A$AP was on the chopping block for[...]
3:07:44
November 4, 2012

Mini-Episode #197

Independent music is rough around the edges and thats okay.
32:20
November 4, 2012

Episode #199

On our way to Episode #200 of the HoodHype show, we invited MOLA1 to sit in with us as we returned to the basement to discuss everything from how the[...]
2:58:31
November 4, 2012

Episode #192

Here's a mini episode with a higher theme.
22:53
November 4, 2012

Mini-Episode #195

A massive collection of nearly an hour of independent hip-hop joints and instrumentals. We wrapped up this weeks mini episode with a tribute to Pro-Era's Capital Steez who recently passed[...]
54:12
November 4, 2012

Episode #196

Our first live Episode of 2013! A great time we had MOLA1 back in the basement, we discussed our favorite albums and news in 2012 and T.I.s Trouble Man album[...]
2:11:50
November 4, 2012

Episode #190

We're back with Phro in the building at our other basement this episode. We checked out a new album paid up on some post-A3C debt (Major having his Mayo shot[...]

3:28:35
October 31, 2012

Episode #189

A mini-episode full of music pulled straight from CDs we picked up from artists at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival.
30:01
October 30, 2012

Episode #188

LIVE from Criminal Records with KonsoleKingz in Atlanta, Georgia for the A3C Hip-Hop Festival, we brought a different kind of episode this week. Live interviews, Live freestyles, some great music,[...]
2:57:09
October 21, 2012

Episode #187

WE'RE SEVEN YEARS OLD!! Crazy! Thank you all for such an amazing ride this far! We made it a good one with Episode 187 we had Mola1 sitting in for[...]
3:46:13
October 7, 2012

Episode #186

Some more great indie music as we prep for our next full episode then the live show at A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, Georgia!
22:52
September 30, 2012

Episode #185

We reached our KickStarter goal and were going back to A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA!! All thanks to those of you who support and have bought our stuff! We[...]
24:46
September 23, 2012

Episode #184 ft. Interview with Ben Miles

Special episode with two Detroit MCs sitting in with us. Ben Miles, MC from Of Mice and Musicians stop by to talk on the show and drop some of his[...]
4:00:32
September 16, 2012

Episode #183

Enjoy some great new hip-hop and a big thanks to all who have funded our Road to A3C KickStarter campaign so far at http://hoodhype.com/donate.
21:16
September 9, 2012

Episode #182

Were back and we asked: Can the Golden Era of Hip-Hop come back and who will usher it in? Beanie Sigel's This Time was up for Blend It or Bump[...]
3:08:49
September 2, 2012

Episode #181

We just kicked off our Road to A3C Fundraiser! Please help us get to the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA by buying our gear! HoodHype.com/donate
32:28
August 26, 2012

Episode #180

Our co-host Phro was finally back in the building this week as we reviewed Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Dont and debated it into the ground, why we even[...]
3:25:55
August 19, 2012

Episode #179

Its another mini-episode full of new music! Heres some new hip-hop with a little of a different sound.
26:31
August 5, 2012

Episode #178

We had Mola1 back on the how, reviewed Nas - Life Is Good, talked old school video games and a ton more.
3:28:14
July 29, 2012

Episode #177

JMack takes you on a mini audio tour of the BringItBack Stage at the Vans Warped tour and the first stop of Big K.R.I.T.s Live From The Underground Tour with[...]
39:01
July 20, 2012

Episode #176

A discussion about the Google Hip-Hop on trial debate (link in the notes at hoodhype.com), the BET Awards and Prodigys - H.N.I.C. 3 is up for Blend It or Bump[...]
2:54:20
July 13, 2012

Episode #175

Some great hip-hop from our home state, Michigan.
20:24
July 1, 2012

Episode #174

We went mobile this week and switched up the location for this episode. The names and faces havent changed and the game is still the same though, check it out[...]
2:49:32
June 24, 2012

Episode #173

Its a mini-episode full of music to listen to while you muscle through your hangover.
22:15
June 17, 2012

Episode #172

Great topics this week including some great (and not so great) listener feedback, Hot97 vs. Nicki Minaj and Young Money, Lupe Fiasco vs. Pete Rock and Diddys son's scholarship to[...]
3:24:49
June 10, 2012

Episode #171

Here's another Mini-Episode packed with some great new indie hip-hop!
27:07
June 3, 2012

Episode #170 – MOLA1’s first visit to the show & Interview with Killer Mike

This week we had a special guest in the basement, Mola1 of The Definition talking and spittin some verses. We also completed the finale of HoodHypes Hip-Hop Fight Club and[...]
4:02:54
May 27, 2012

Episode #169

Mini-Episode! Here's some hip-hop tunes to keep you movin while youre flippin burgers and sippin that ice cold brew!
19:06
May 20, 2012

Episode #168

Somewhat abbreviated, we had to take off early this week, but there was no shortage of discussion, hip-hop fight club or music! We also dropped our official iPhone app this[...]
2:22:31
May 13, 2012

Episode #167

We havent dropped a mini-episode in a while! Well all that is changing starting with this very episode. From this point forward, your boys are gonna be dropping HoodHype episodes[...]
30:05
May 6, 2012

Episode #166

Midwest bracket for the hip-hop fight club this episode. What we thought would be one of our easiest, was actually one of the toughest with the biggest upsets. Make sure[...]
3:52:25
April 29, 2012

Episode #165

Were all back and having a great time (thanks sweet baby Jesus). Tons of new music, Hip-Hop Fight Club West Coast went down and Obie Trices Bottom's Up was on[...]
3:39:51
April 18, 2012

Episode #164

What we thought the Trayvon Martin case would be a single topic we'd carry through the show and it ended up taking it completely over. The episode was full of[...]
2:53:54
April 5, 2012

Episode #163

Phro was out this week, but Major and JMack held down the fort going into the East Coast bracket for the Hip-Hop Fight Club, discussed South By South West with[...]
3:35:01
March 21, 2012

Episode #162

We continued selecting our picks for the HoodHype Hip-Hop Fight Club as we wrapped up with our West Coast and Down South picks for 2012. Bracket coming soon on HoodHype.com![...]
3:52:10
March 6, 2012

Episode #161

We kicked off HoodHypes Hip-Hop Fight Club 2012 with our East and Midwest selections, make sure you check back next episode for South and West Coast selections! We also had[...]
3:41:31
February 19, 2012

Episode #160

It got overheated in the basement this week thanks to a really emotional debate over the Red Tails movie. We also discussed the return of HoodHype's hip-hop fight club, Indie[...]
3:05:03
February 8, 2012

Episode #159

Race was a huge topic this episode and we arent talkin NASCAR. Between the Red Tails movie, MLK Day and Phro being back to the show, it got really racial[...]
3:44:44
January 20, 2012

Episode #158

Its 2012 and were still here! This episode we took it back to 1998 and reviewed Jay-Zs Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life to see if it stood up to todays[...]
3:41:28
January 6, 2012

Episode #157

Wheres episode #156? Lost deep in the hood of the Internet. It was a special episode, but its gone. If we find it, please believe it will be posted and[...]
3:40:40
January 2, 2012

Episode #155

Heres an Episode to hold you all over until the next full show! Steppin Outta the Matrix to throw some different sounding tracks at yall!!
27:08
December 2, 2011

Episode #154 ft Interview with Denaun Porter and Trick Trick at Redbull Emsee

Herman Cain wasnt the only one acting scandalous this episode. Everything from childhood television shows to Michael Jackson's doctors jail time was fair game in episode 154. Also includes some[...]
3:21:20
November 21, 2011

Episode #153

Quite possibly one of our longest episodes to date. We were glad to be back, can you tell? We gave away copies of NBA2K12 (podcast listeners there's something special for[...]
3:46:57
October 25, 2011

Episode #152 – LIVE from Atlanta at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival

Our first show on location and we did it up big hosting the KonsoleKingz Gaming Lounge LIVE at the A3C Independent Hip-Hop Festival! A constant flow of interviews, convo and[...]
3:14:58
October 17, 2011

Episode #151

Talked about the Mayweather vs Ortiz fight, Fabolous vs. Ray J, the late Troy Davis vs. The Legal System and Jayo Felony vs. Fox News. We had J.Cole on the[...]
3:25:43
October 3, 2011

Episode #150

Discussing everything from the 15th anniversary of 2Pacs death to Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz and the boys top 5 white girls in the game plus a whole lot of[...]
3:16:13
September 16, 2011

Episode #149

Weezys Jeggings and HoodHype's Road to A3C were the talk of the show among other things like the VMAs the Stash Box and the Lil Waynes Carter IV was on[...]
3:10:43
September 4, 2011

Episode #148

We talk about social media and the new power some of these celebrities have with their following, reviewed Watch The Throne for Blend It or Bump It, we had a[...]
2:55:21
August 25, 2011

Episode #147

Crazy episode and a long episode too! We discussed if Watch the Throne will really be leak proof, why is it so hard to pay homage in hip-hop and our[...]
3:20:28
August 12, 2011

Episode #146

Were back! We spun sick new music, we spoke with TRUTH Minista Paul Scott about the liquid genocide malt liquor, discussed Drake and the industry cosigning Kreayshawn based on numbers[...]
3:24:21
July 27, 2011

Episode #145

Discussing the death of the hip-hop Top 5, Lil B hoodwinking the industry, Casey Anthony and organizing the first official HoodHype Grill-off.
2:57:10
July 10, 2011

Episode #143

We had to put our last episode on hold. Were sorry. So heres a special bonus remix episode to hold you over until episode #144 which we'll be recording tomorrow![...]
22:44
June 22, 2011

Episode #144

We went in this week on damaging your liver, the White Girl Mob and the great n-word debate, a discussion on great collaboration albums and a ton of great new[...]
2:38:19
June 22, 2011

Episode #142

This episode we discussed live shows, Top 5 Most Boring rappers of recent, we peeped Maybach Music Group's Self Made Vol. 1 for Blend It or Bump It and police[...]
2:49:44
June 5, 2011

Episode #141

We talked all hip-hop this episode. Everything from the validity of Odd Future to Common at the White House to Prodigy's audio book. And a WHOLE lot in between.
3:05:37
May 27, 2011

Episode #140

It seemed we were cursed by the technical difficulty demons this episode, but we still pulled through it. With the recent news of Osama bin Ladens death we strayed from[...]
2:46:50
May 17, 2011

Episode #139

Phro was out but that didnt stop us from having a great show! We had Jesse the ghost writer from Rap Rebirth for a quick interview, we jumped in the[...]
2:47:37
April 26, 2011

Episode #138

Wild show this week. Discussing your favorite tracks to swoon the females, racial stereotyping on t.v., trannies (yeah trannies) a lot of great music, blend it or bump it and[...]
2:33:24
April 11, 2011

Episode #137

Back off the sickness and we throw you all another curve ball as we run half the show in the basement and then we took it to the road as[...]
1:06:36
March 28, 2011

Episode #136

Heres a mini-episode. After 5 months of planning, meetings, discussions, money, time and energy, Major and I came down coincidentally at the EXACT same time with some whicked I dont[...]
29:01
March 18, 2011

Episode #135

Inspired by our trip to South By South West this year (catch us down there March 17-20) we loaded up this episode with music features by artists who will be[...]
3:08:50
March 7, 2011

Episode #134

The long awaited conclusion to our Hip-Hop Fight Club! Who do you have winning? Print out your own bracket at http://www.hoodhype.com/fightclub. This episode we discussed the Grammies, Eminems Superbowl commercial,[...]
2:57:12
February 21, 2011

Episode #133

Crazy episode we discussed Fight Clubs Midwest bracket, SNLs biggest ratings in years, Black History Month and we got into a crazy debate over Talib Kweli's album Gutter Rainbows which[...]
2:36:00
February 8, 2011

Episode #132

Racial topics galore, HoodHype Fight Club: Down South bracket, Phro almost stabs JMack and JMack challenges Phro to a beer drinking duel...
2:28:33
January 24, 2011

Episode #131

We're excited to be back for our first show of 2011! In this ep we talked about Cipha Sounds getting suspended at Hot97, Ghostface's Apollo Kids was on the chopping[...]
2:50:33
January 15, 2011

Episode #130

Okay maybe Episode 129 WASNT our last show of 2010. But this one is. Enjoy some of our favorite tracks from past episodes of this year and make sure you[...]
39:12
December 31, 2010

Episode #129

We kicked things off with the Hip Hop Fight Club's East Coast bracket, and youll be surprised to find out who came out on top. We also got into the[...]
2:58:45
December 28, 2010

Episode #128

This episode we kicked off our new mini-series, HoodHypes Hip-Hop Fight Club, Kanyes new album was on the chopping block for Blend it or Bump it, we discussed this years[...]
2:27:02
December 6, 2010

Episode #127

The boys are back! This episode was a special one as we discussed racism against postal workers, Drake getting knuckled up by Weezy, a listener submitted Stash Box and we[...]
2:32:38
November 19, 2010

Episode #126

Five years weve been doing this. A simple thank you would never be enough for your support and listening to our show. To kick off our fifth year episode we[...]
3:00:00
November 3, 2010

Episode #125

Phro brought "AGoody" back to the basement with a complete collection of liquor. Needless to say the show kicked off to a great start. We spun some incredible music, JMack[...]
2:29:28
October 17, 2010

Episode #124

What a crazy show. Seriously, we went in and delivered three full hours of show for that ass! Complete with an interview with Strange Musics latest signee Jay Rock to[...]
October 1, 2010

Episode #124 ft. Interview with Jay Rock

What a crazy show. Seriously, we went in and delivered three full hours of show for that ass! Complete with an interview with Strange Musics latest signee Jay Rock to[...]
3:02:16
October 1, 2010

Episode #123

Back with another one, we discussed everything from Ines Sainz to JMacks neighbors stealing his prescription pain killers to white people using the N-Word. Yes that argument again, with a[...]
3:05:30
September 25, 2010

Episode #122

We were without Phro this week (hes off on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean), but that doesnt mean we cant still chill in the basement with our friends .KOM[...]
2:48:36
September 9, 2010

Episode #121 ft Interview with Big KRIT

Aside from our long awaited interview with the infamous independent and more recently recently Def Jam signee Big K.R.I.T., we had a real good time this episode seeing Phro off[...]
2:45:33
August 23, 2010

Episode #120

Heres a mini-episode featuring music that you can play safely around young kids and some music your mom would smack you in the back of the head for playing around[...]
29:54
August 13, 2010

Episode #119

Back with another episode with tons of great music. This week we touched on everything from Laurence Fishburnes daughter Chippy D going into porn to JMack getting called out by[...]
3:05:18
August 10, 2010

Episode #118

Mini-Episode till the next full show next week! Featuring music from Big Tone, HISD, Little Brother and more! Get at us anytime at facebook.com/hoodhype or twitter.com/hoodhype!
24:33
July 31, 2010

Episode #117

Were finally back at it with some giveaways, having a good time and as always spinning some GREAT music!
2:49:02
July 17, 2010

Episode #116

Here it is, another mini-show to hold you guys over till the next live show. This week I selected a playlist of songs I like to bump on the express[...]
32:49
June 30, 2010

Episode #115

Sticking to the promise that we are stepping it up around here, here’s the first of many mini-episodes to come. We do the “big show” every couple weeks, but because[...]
40:26
June 22, 2010

Episode #114

The only words we can use for this episode.... train...wreck...we miss you Major
1:53:04
June 10, 2010

Episode #113

We had alot of fun with this one as we jumped in on music Scarface vs VH-1, Dame Dash getting Roc back and more. Everything was going great for yet[...]
2:55:24
May 20, 2010

Episode #112

We had everyones favorite boxing analyst Snoop EZ in the house hanging out hot off the Floyd Mayweather Sr. interview to talk everything from the tight jeans trend to indie[...]
May 7, 2010

Episode #112 ft. Interview with B.o.B. and Playboy Tre

We had everyones favorite boxing analyst Snoop EZ in the house hanging out hot off the Floyd Mayweather Sr. interview to talk everything from the tight jeans trend to indie[...]
2:31:16
May 7, 2010

Episode #111 ft Interview with Tech N9ne

We had a crazy show this episode, not to mention a special snippet of a MASSIVE Tech N9ne interview well be dropping right here on the blog real soon. During[...]
2:43:54
April 21, 2010

Episode #110

For those of you who frequent the site, you may have caught on to the April Fools prank we pulled this April 1st. For those who dont, earlier last week[...]
April 7, 2010

Episode #110 ft. Interview with Danny Brown and Stat Quo

For those of you who frequent the site, you may have caught on to the April Fools prank we pulled this April 1st. For those who dont, earlier last week[...]
2:29:29
April 7, 2010

Episode #109

A different kind of episode than what weve done in a while! We were flyin in duo mode this episode but we loaded up with a gang of hot music.[...]
1:57:07
March 24, 2010

Episode #108

Had a good time this episode with special guest and unsung hero behind the scenes at HoodHype, the homie D in the house. Had some good drinks, Playboy Tre stopped[...]
2:21:14
March 15, 2010

Episode #107

What a fun show! We all had a great time, especially after Shay Johnson and CJ aka KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com dropped in to talk about Konsole Kingz brand new iPhone[...]
March 2, 2010

Episode #107 ft Shay “Buckeye” Johnson

What a fun show! We all had a great time, especially after Shay Johnson and CJ aka KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com dropped in to talk about Konsole Kingz brand new iPhone[...]
2:54:41
March 2, 2010

Episode #106

Woooooooooooah. In December 2009 a listener of the show by the name of Seargant Chucky Bob, who happens to be serving right now for the US Airforce over in Iraq[...]
2:19:07
February 22, 2010

Episode #105

Our first show since we got back from CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas and there were absolutely no shortage of good stories for you! We talked about the[...]
2:34:33
February 5, 2010

Episode #104

Our first in-house guests, we had .KOM (Kingz Of The Mic) in the house with us to discuss the New Year, Funk Flexs rude twitter comments, the Jay-Z freemason conspiracy[...]
January 22, 2010

Episode #104 ft. Interview with Crooked I

Our first in-house guests, we had .KOM (Kingz Of The Mic) in the house with us to discuss the New Year, Funk Flexs rude twitter comments, the Jay-Z freemason conspiracy[...]
2:16:40
January 22, 2010

Episode #103

Featuring alot of discussion on the Tiger Woods situation, Eminems Relapse Refill and XXLs Top 100 Hip-Hop sites list. We also had the opportunity to welcome Freddie Gibbs to the[...]
2:12:45
January 2, 2010

Episode #102

Man we had a LOT of fun this episode, so we can only hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. We discussed everything from the[...]
December 8, 2009

Episode #102 ft. Interview with Pill

Man we had a LOT of fun this episode, so we can only hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. We discussed everything from the[...]
2:07:50
December 8, 2009

Episode #101

We were definitely in rare form as equipment malfunctioned, Phro went on a few of his classic rants and everything seemed to fall apart at times. Maybe you wont even[...]
1:54:02
November 20, 2009

Episode #100 Part 2

We spun some more music, spoke on the most hated moments of past shows, Gucci Mane, and theres even a special t-shirt giveaway in there for all you podcast listeners.[...]
1:32:11
November 10, 2009

Episode #100 Part 1

Part 1 of Episode #100 of the HoodHype show! Were 4 years old! This special episode features some FIRE music, our favorite clips from past episodes and an exclusive interview[...]
November 6, 2009

Episode #100 Part 1 ft. Interview with Royce Da 5’9″

Part 1 of Episode #100 of the HoodHype show! Were 4 years old! This special episode features some FIRE music, our favorite clips from past episodes and an exclusive interview[...]
1:39:58
November 6, 2009

Episode #99

One episode away from number 100 its episode 99! We are one episode away from the triple digits and our four year anniversary! Its hard to believe weve been at[...]
2:01:50
October 15, 2009

Episode #98

This was actually an incredibly long show that we cut quite a bit short to keep from overloading your computers and ipods. In this episode we spun ALOT of music[...]
2:13:01
September 29, 2009

Episode #97

Phro was back in the house while we took calls, paid a visit to Tres Corner, peeped the stash box and spoke on everything from new album releases to beautiful[...]
2:38:18
September 10, 2009

Episode #96 ft. Interview with Q of WorldStarHipHop

Were back with a loaded show featuring an interview with Q the infamous CEO and Owner of WorldStarHipHop.com We also asked the question, does the South even care about lyrics[...]
2:24:00
August 24, 2009

Episode #95

Speaking on Nas vs Kelis, our visit to the Great Hangover tour stop in Detroit, and the Kool-Aid debate and more. We also caught up with Playboy Tre again as[...]
2:01:56
August 9, 2009

Episode #93

This episode Michael Jackson was without a doubt, a topic of discussion amongst many other things. Phro was back in the building and we had alot of fun playing a[...]
1:45:01
July 10, 2009

Episode #92

Back in the building! Or…well…on the website! We had a great episode which not only featured some hot new indie tracks, but we also got a chance to catch up[...]
1:50:54
June 24, 2009

Episode #91 ft. Interview with Bobby Creekwater

Had a GREAT time, more fun than usual this time. Even though all of our scheduled interviews completely fell through, it was a great time. After going back and forth[...]
1:39:18
June 10, 2009

Episode #90

We fought like hell this episode, specifically over the credibility and quality of the new Eminem album. The show ended up becoming an all-out piss fest. We had alot of[...]
2:00:57
May 28, 2009

Episode #89

This episode we spoke with FWMJ, owner of RappersIKnow.com and design guru over at New Yorks Hot97 to talk about his site and some of the label politics hip-hop radio[...]
2:16:40
May 13, 2009

Episode #88

Changing the format a little, weve moved the LIVE show to Thursdays which opens up alot of doors for us to deliver you an even better episode of HoodHype. Unfortunately[...]
April 29, 2009

Episode #88 ft. Interview with Byron Crawford

Changing the format a little, weve moved the LIVE show to Thursdays which opens up alot of doors for us to deliver you an even better episode of HoodHype. Unfortunately[...]
1:41:18
April 29, 2009

Episode #87

This episode we spoke on March Madness, Eminems return, Jadakiss most recent album, Bishop Lamonts label rumors and a whole lot more. You know we couldnt do an episode without[...]
1:57:00
April 19, 2009

Episode #86

Featuring and interview with listener voted winner of Episode #84 B.A.S.H.W.O.N. for his track The Water as well as a real thorough interview with Noreaga AKA N.O.R.E. We spoke with[...]
March 31, 2009

Episode #86 ft. Interview with Noreaga

Featuring and interview with listener voted winner of Episode #84 B.A.S.H.W.O.N. for his track The Water as well as a real thorough interview with Noreaga AKA N.O.R.E. We spoke with[...]
1:50:44
March 31, 2009

Episode #85

Featuring interviews with winner of Episode #83, Cash Clepto as well as a VERY welcome surpise caller Mr. Chi-City! Also, another edition of Tres Corner with Playboy Tre. And you[...]
2:00:06
March 18, 2009

Episode #84

Featuring interviews with Miss Nana (Winner of Episode 84 and Best of 2008 Finalist), Shady/Interscopes Bobby Creekwater and Detroit legend and 1/4 of Slaughterhouse, Royce Da 5 9. We also[...]
2:13:03
February 24, 2009

Episode #83

Congratulations to listeners choice “Best of 2008″ series Rideout and Terry Cole for taking the win! Had all kinds of fun this time around with Tres Corner, The Stash Box[...]
2:18:30
February 13, 2009

Episode #82

HoodHypes Best of 2008: Listeners Choice continues with PART 2 of the series getting us one step closer to your favorite pick of 2008 that weve spun on the HoodHype[...]
1:57:49
February 3, 2009

Episode #81

Listeners Choice: Best of 2008 - PART 1 went off without a hitch! Special thanks to everyone who came through to the LIVE show and chatted, texted and called in[...]
1:56:59
January 13, 2009

Episode #80

This week we talked about the best and worst things that went down in 2008. Which included talk on Auto-tune, Barack Obama, the music of 2008 and more. We spoke[...]
1:47:28
December 22, 2008

Episode #79 ft. Interview with Black Milk

Were back with a racially charged episode of the show featuring and interview with Detroits own Black Milk, some great music and some BIG announcements that we are really excited[...]
1:52:38
December 16, 2008

Episode #78

Major, JMack and Phro went in real hard on Lil Wayne vs 50 Cent this episode and got some good caller feedback to go in on it. Special guests this[...]
1:50:24
December 7, 2008

Episode #77

Great show featuring an interview with K.Sparks winner of Episode 75 as well as a special guest interview with former Shady Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo. Six bangin new underground[...]
November 18, 2008

Episode #77 ft. Interview with Stat Quo

Great show featuring an interview with K.Sparks winner of Episode 75 as well as a special guest interview with former Shady Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo. Six bangin new underground[...]
1:40:18
November 18, 2008

Episode #76

Barack Obama FTW! We popped some champagne to celebrate and discussed the Bishop Lamont Interview we did that everyone is going off on and much more! Make sure you jump[...]
November 7, 2008

Episode #76 ft. Interview with Bishop Lamont

Barack Obama FTW! We popped some champagne to celebrate and discussed the Bishop Lamont Interview we did that everyone is going off on and much more! Make sure you jump[...]
1:26:52
November 7, 2008

Episode #75

Probably one of the most fun times weve had on the show. Featuring an interview with Double-O of Kidz In The Hall. Tune in, get in on the convo and[...]
November 4, 2008

Episode #75 ft. Interview with Double O of Kidz in the Hall

Probably one of the most fun times weve had on the show. Featuring an interview with Double-O of Kidz In The Hall. Tune in, get in on the convo and[...]
1:57:27
November 4, 2008

Episode #74

Shouts to everyone who came in the chat and tuned in. Major got Willie the Kid on the phone to talk about his come up in the game as well[...]
1:05:59
October 27, 2008

Episode #73

Major and JMack talk best and worst album art, get an update from King Soul of KonsoleKingz.com live at the BET Hip-Hop awards, talk with Ryne from SLAMOnline.com and Vin[...]
1:49:12
October 21, 2008

Episode #72

We decided to step it up and start bringing you guys shows every week! Fridays we will be trying out these smaller shows with mostly mainstream music, no voting, and[...]
1:49:54
October 10, 2008

Episode #71

Welcoming the new website, new show features talking everything from Sarah Palin and rotten females to Las Vegas and a special guest shout out from Barack Obama (apparently he has[...]
1:28:16
October 2, 2008

Episode #70

Our first show LIVE on UStream video, AOL Radio AS WELL as the podcast! We had a great time this episode and Phro is finally back in the building. Spinning[...]
1:31:19
September 17, 2008

Episode #69 ft. Interview with Joe Budden

We jumped this episode off immediately with an interview with Joe Budden just before he got on a plane, so we were immediately in rare form this time around. Major[...]
2:06:05
August 8, 2008

Episode #68

Episode 68 was all about having fun and touching on the topic of the age gap in hip-hop. Early in the show we spoke with the winner of Episode 67[...]
1:53:07
July 28, 2008

Episode #67 Part 1

This episode was recorded about 3 weeks ago as we took our annual summer break. But were back! This episode was loaded with great music and we had alot of[...]
July 11, 2008

Episode #67 Part 1 ft. Interview with Bishop Lamont

This episode was recorded about 3 weeks ago as we took our annual summer break. But were back! This episode was loaded with great music and we had alot of[...]
1:28:51
July 11, 2008

Episode #66

We"re back in the building with some fire music for yall this week. This episode we got into the MTV "Top 10 Hottest MCs" list and ripped it to shreds[...]
1:31:12
June 16, 2008

Episode #65

Episode 65 was a crazy one. The show itself ended up being 3 hours, but luckily after some editing we managed to get it down to a more manageable hour[...]
May 21, 2008

Episode #65 ft. Interview with Killer Mike

Episode 65 was a crazy one. The show itself ended up being 3 hours, but luckily after some editing we managed to get it down to a more manageable hour[...]
1:29:49
May 21, 2008

Episode #64

A three hour show. It was three hours long. We kicked off the show with an interview with last episodes vote winner, Lungz for his track "Am I Black Enough[...]
1:56:43
May 6, 2008

Episode #63

Its been almost a month since the entire HH crew got together for an episode so we were ampd up and ready to go. We got things started by congratulating[...]
1:51:37
April 15, 2008

Episode #62

Episode 62 is here and aptly titled The Amazing Race considering 80 percent of this entire show was discussion about racial subject matter. Special guests this episode include the hottest[...]
1:38:21
March 21, 2008

Episode #61

You know we couldnt really come up with a title for this one. We were all over the place this show but had a damn good time. We spoke to[...]
1:28:37
February 28, 2008

Episode #60

As you can tell from the title, this was our first-ever live show. We streamed our show live via ustream.tv and had a chance to get some real-time interaction with[...]
February 13, 2008

Episode #60 ft. Interview with Joell Ortiz & Buckshot of Boot Camp Clik

As you can tell from the title, this was our first-ever live show. We streamed our show live via ustream.tv and had a chance to get some real-time interaction with[...]

1:17:01
February 13, 2008

Episode #59

A solid show for yall this week. They were all over the place but spoke mostly on the old high school days... skipping school, drinking. Kinda breakin in the new[...]
1:17:47
February 1, 2008

Episode #58 ft. Interview with Bishop Lamont

With three hours of equipment problems, and a couple interviews falling through Episode #58 got off to a rough start, but we managed to hold it down and put together[...]
1:44:07
January 12, 2008

Episode #57

This episode touched on alot of different things including “balance” between concious rap on the show versus gangsta rap. The show kicked off to a good start with an interview[...]
1:27:22
December 18, 2007

Episode #56

This week we spoke with Aftermath Records newest member Bishop Lamont. We talked about all his free mixtapes, upcoming albums, Stat Quos mixtapes, Dres Detox album and his feature on[...]
1:37:01
November 28, 2007

Episode #55

Whats up yall. Were back for Episode #55 and JMack, Phro and Major touched on everything! We got things started by talking with SINcere, the winner from Episode #53. Next,[...]
November 6, 2007

Episode #55 ft. Interview with Rich Boy

Whats up yall. Were back for Episode #55 and JMack, Phro and Major touched on everything! We got things started by talking with SINcere, the winner from Episode #53. Next,[...]
1:22:45
November 6, 2007

Episode #54

This week we talked about Scratch Magazine shutting down, the light skinned black people party, some fresh indie albums dropping and some hot new music! We also wanted to thank[...]
1:02:53
October 20, 2007

Episode #53

JMack, Phro, and I were back at it this week, and this show is SERIOUS! To get things started we discussed our nomination for a VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors award. Later[...]
1:25:29
September 28, 2007

Episode #52

The FULL crew is back and weve got it strapped with eight BANGIN underground hip-hop tracks which makes Episode 52 a monster show! Major, JMack and Phro talked about how[...]
1:28:34
September 8, 2007

Episode #51

While the cats are away the mice will play! JMack went solo this show while Major is out of town to bring you some of his past favorite joints on[...]
36:54
August 20, 2007

Episode #50 – Miami Pt 2 ft Interview with Billy Corben

Part 2 of 2 of Block 2 Block Series-Miami: An exclusive interview with Billy Corben, the Director of Cocaine Cowboys, the documentary that covers Miamis infamous drug trade and how[...]
1:12:10
August 1, 2007

Episode #50 – Miami Pt 1 ft. Interview with Cool & Dre

Part 1 of 2 of Block 2 Block Series-Miami: Episode 50 is here baby! We kicked off our 7 city hip-hop tour in M.I.A., and talked about Miamis hip-hop transition.[...]
46:39
August 1, 2007

Episode #49

This week Major went for dolo, without JMack or Phro, but he still kept it poppin. Major covered recent hip-hop news such as Interscope bullying hip-hop blogs, and the Remy[...]
July 23, 2007

Episode #49 ft. Interview with Collie Buddz

This week Major went for dolo, without JMack or Phro, but he still kept it poppin. Major covered recent hip-hop news such as Interscope bullying hip-hop blogs, and the Remy[...]
51:46
July 23, 2007

Episode #48

Were back at it this week after having some scheduling issues for the last couple weeks. We kicked things off with our new Hoodhype intro provided to us by the[...]
1:12:48
June 11, 2007

Episode #47

Sorry for the delay on getting this show out, but its finally here. JMack, Phro and myself got together before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya mega-fight to[...]
55:56
May 16, 2007

Episode #46

JMack and I were at it again, and this episode was "out of control"! This week we were joined in the studio by a special guest host, my homie Snoop-E[...]
1:35:24
May 1, 2007

Episode #45

We had so much to talk about this show we couldnt even get to it all. The Imus controversy and its impact on the hip-hop world was front and center[...]
1:13:24
April 17, 2007

Episode #44

Recording an episode shouldnt be this much damn fun, but JMack, Phro, and I had a ball putting this one down! The three of us tossed back some beers and[...]
April 3, 2007