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

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 they’ve been up to, a little race debate and a[…]

2:29:20

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 soon!

46:33

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

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 copyright infringement.   We’ll do our best to get things right[…]

41:31

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, we review some rappers from TikTok and revisit a few[…]

49:15

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 do our best to end this on the highest note[…]

2:14:22

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 favorite memories of the past 15 years, talked politics, sports,[…]

3:40:30

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

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 Roulette and listen to some dope new hip-hop!!

Music[…]

53:25

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 patient, the timing of all of this is perfect and[…]

1:00:26

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 with a relaxing, twelve minute reggae riddim brought to you[…]

52:02

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 DJ Premiere, D-Nice, 9th Wonder and Easy Mo Bee!  Hope[…]

1:07:38

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

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 a great movie?

Music Played this Episode: http://bit.ly/2wtIpuo

1:15:44

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 independent hip-hop joints too, LETS GO!!! 

Music Played This Episode:[…]

40:59

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 Shan.   We hope you enjoy listening to this one as[…]

52:40

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 with his Kidney Transplant: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gift-of-gab-kidney-transplant-recover-fund Music played this episode: http://bit.ly/3bhhhhX
49:23

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 super bowl and new stuff coming next episode!

Listen to[…]

36:35

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 too! Songs played this episode:   * Gold Link – “New[…]

30:23

Let’s talk about the dumpster fire that is this Eminem vs. Nick Cannon rap beef, TikTok, legalization and listen to some new tunes!   Next episode lets review Eminems new album too!Songs played this episode:  * Gold Link – “New Black” (Shagabond[…]

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 stop us from dropping episodes for you.  Let’s go!

[…]

45:45

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!  Let’s GO!!
42:16

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 seven great songs to get this kicked off again.   We[…]

27:18

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 Pork” * Boogie – “The Reach” * Roc Marciano ft.[…]
19:57

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

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?— Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support

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

The team takes the Eminem vs. MGK beef tracks and completely break them down from a rap fan, lyricist and production perspective. Who takes the win?— Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support

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. What were your thoughts on this album?
39:26

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 “Cooking with Coolio”. We also talked about R.Kelly’s mess and[…]
1:14:21

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 comin!
40:02

This episode Mola1 and JMack go back to the very beginning of the Push vs. Drake beef and dissect it track by track, interview by interview leading up to the most recent tracks. Who do you have winning this entire[…]

Complete disaster, but its fine. Enjoy the show! This episode we talked Childish Gambino, Kanye West and tried some new brew! — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support
1:07:42

We talk about Kanye Wests shenanigans, the NFL draft, J.Coles KOD album and special interview with the one and only Young MC!!
51:35

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. Lets check it out!>
1:52:06

“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 it goes!!

1:26:15

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 basement again!!
 

1:14:34

Let’s get this thing going again! Here’s Episode 72 which we recorded back in May.
2:05:18

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

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:

Koncept & McNasty – “Gone”
Flawless Real Talk[…]
32:35

Last week marked the 25th Anniversary of the acquittal of the four officers who beat Rodney King and the Los Angeles riots. JMack recounts his memories of that day.
Episode Playlist:

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 Live shooter and more.
1:04:56

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” * Freeway ft. Dave East “Hold The Fort” * Gods’Illa ft.[…]
29:38

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! Episode Playlist: * Matt Citron – “New Reign” * Wuntayk[…]
37:37

A random conversation about the love and relationships within the Peanuts cartoon.
28:56

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 disliked albums of the year as well as a review[…]
1:27:09

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 we missed this year, Smoke DZA and Pete Rock’s “Don’t[…]
54:16

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 J.Cole “4 Your Eyez Only” album review he and MOLA1[…]
1:03:21

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 like to call “Rap Roulette”. Welcome back! Episode Playlist: Notorious[…]
1:13:23

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” * K.A.A.N. x Logic ft. Castro – “Disgusting Kaancepts” (Remix)[…]
49:16

It’s a messy one. We hope you have fun with it! We’ll be back soon enough!

1:27:06

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

Episode Playlist:

* Sean Price – “Rap Professor”
* Flawless Real Talk – “Tax Season”
* Audio Push[…]
26:28

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 episode in the Podcast!
Episode Playlist:

[…]
32:38

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

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

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

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! You can check out volume 1 on Episode 205 over[…]
34:44

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 with one of the greats we gave him a call.[…]
27:32

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 the biggest impact on you?”

Episode Playlist:

Live From The Basement on the road this episode! We started off reviewing Chance The Rapper‘s highly anticipated album “Coloring Book” and ended up on Big KRIT‘s previously[…]

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

Episode Playlist:

* Big KRIT & Warren G – “No Static”
* Royce Da 5’9″[…]
1:00:45

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 hip-hop, some of his tour stories as well as the[…]
32:13

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 Box and we talk Tidal and the effects of holding[…]
57:05

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 JMack this episode!
Episode Playlist:

*[…]
35:04

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 episode is dedicated to the Purple One. Rest in Power[…]
25:18

This episode we dissect QD3 & FlavorUnit’s new flick “The Art of Organized Noize“, a documentary about the musical career of one of the most prolific music production crews of all[…]
48:16

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 we wouldn’t take ourselves so seriously and have more fun.[…]
37:07

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 Lamont. We released it on the blog but never dropped[…]
1:28:51

This episode we showed up, we pushed some buttons and talked about some things. Hope you like it.

35:20

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

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

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 and check it out!

1:24:25

This episode we talked about the Drake & Future album. We also spoke with Brooklyn Bodega‘s Wes Jackson to talk about his article aimed at a

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, Chris “The Glove” Taylor. This was by far one[…]
1:37:45

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, Chris “The Glove” Taylor. This was by far one[…]

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 10 years of the show. Interviews this episode included Daz[…]
1:29:49

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 album Deeply Rooted. Review this album and play Rap Wordz[…]
1:23:56

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 and of course you know we had to talk about[…]

1:46:22

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 and of course you know we had to talk about[…]

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 Bump It, and we had a special guest interview with[…]
2:46:36

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 into delicious edible pieces for you to enjoy. Also this[…]
2:00:04

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 the difference between three mediocre beers, and we reviewed A$AP[…]
1:35:56

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 the show! This episode discuss the Rachel Dolezal situation,[…]
1:35:49

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 as we ‘Fight the Good Fight’ to[…]
2:06:16

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 this week! We also pulled some special Root Beer out[…]
2:25:07

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 current Netflix favorites and more! Listen in to see how[…]
1:38:25

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 John Nash aka HeyNotTheFace,[…]
2:16:23

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

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 Something Nice”.

1:38:17

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 talk about what he’s working on, get his opinion on[…]
2:05:07

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 talk about what he’s working on, get his opinion on[…]

Our long awaited review of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly is finally here! Not only did we check out this album from Blend It or Bump It, Mack talked about his frustrations with “over used” break beats, we also[…]
2:29:46

The Kanye vs. argument continued this episode as Major and Mola1 took to court over who was the better producer with Judge JMack presiding. Who won? Find out in this weeks episode! We also checked out Big Sean’s new album[…]

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 amazing moment on Saturday Night Live. All this and we[…]
2:02:56

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 Joey Bada$$ album B4DA$$ for Blend It or Bump It!

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 Albums!

2:14:03

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

This episode we talked about Kanye vs. Just Blaze (and eventually vs. Dr. Dre) we touched on “inflategate” and reviewed Lupe Fiasco’s final album Tetsuo and Youth. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livethebasement/support

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 to check out our “Essential Albums” page for the[…]
2:18:04

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 and messages!
 

2:07:44

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 on this episode it was a fun one!
2:22:05

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 wifeys Christmas gifts, one’s gotta go and this can’t be[…]
2:01:04

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 J. Cole’s latest “2014 Forest Hills Drive” album was up[…]
2:07:15

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 Pressure” for Blend it or Bump it. That and a[…]
3:52:07

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 news and the Mike Brown case. We should be caught[…]
3:44:57

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 the Basement!

3:28:54

With special musical guest coming to sit in with us Ben Miles who came downstairs to tell us about his latest album The Wishing Tree. We also had another special guest Jules sitting in[…]
3:15:57

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 time! So here is episode 7 complete with a review[…]
3:55:25

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”, paid tribute to Hip-Hop legends De La Soul, checked the[…]
3:35:14

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 LiveFromTheBasement.com and ThreeSixteens.com. Its still HoodHype FOREVER!!
6:40

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 data. How do you think this is gonna go?
2:56:00

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 did?
3:37:39

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. So we put it to the test during the show.[…]
3:36:37

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 chopping block this week was a random Detroit joint,

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 Major & JMack who discuss everything from the latest in[…]
3:09:38

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 tribute to the last 8 years of the HoodHype Show[…]
1:33:16

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 episode for a special announcement!
26:56

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 album “Automatic” on iTunes and Bandcamp!
50:47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 to do with independent hip-hop?
33:34

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 connected with?
26:51

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

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

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

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.— This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Enjoy some tunes to bump while you’re workin’ the BBQ in the sun.
30:56

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 tracks that bring back memories for you?
2:26:12

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 week we review Talib Kweli’s Prisoner of Conscious and kick[…]
2:04:02

Can’t sleep. Listen to good hip-hop.
24:36

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

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

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

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 FaceBook, Instagram and HoodHypeblog on YouTube!
45:35

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 Blend it Or Bump it! Whats your take?
3:07:44

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 game would change if certain MCs left the game, MCs[…]
2:58:31

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 was up for Blend It or Bump It!
2:11:50

Independent music is rough around the edges and thats okay.
32:20

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

Here’s a mini episode with a higher theme.
22:53

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

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

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 away. Rest In Power.
54:12

Were back with Phro in the building at our other basement this episode. We checked out Kendrick Lamars new album, paid up on some post-A3C debt (Major having his Mayo shot and all our in-show shout outs) and as always,[…]
3:28:35

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

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, our special guest host Arablak and much more! Thanks to[…]
2:57:09

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 our friend Phro this episode and discussed everything from the[…]
3:46:13

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

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 did it! Thank you!
24:46

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 music and Mola1 of The Definition came back to fill[…]
4:00:32

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 music and Mola1 of The Definition came back to fill[…]

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

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 It and we also talked about the HoodHype Kickstarter Campaign[…]
3:08:49

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

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 do Blend It or Bump It segment, we also had[…]
3:25:55

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

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

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 Big Sant, Coldmen Young, Jon Connor, Tito Lopez and Casey[…]
39:01

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 It!
2:54:20

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

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 it was a crazy episode full of basketball finals, meat[…]
2:49:32

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

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 UCLA.
3:24:49

Here’s another Mini-Episode packed with some great new indie hip-hop!
27:07

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 reviewed Killer Mike’s R.A.P. Music with a surprise call-in from[…]
4:02:54

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 reviewed Killer Mike’s R.A.P. Music with a surprise call-in from[…]

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

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 week, get it FREE at hoodhype.com/iphone or search HoodHype in[…]
2:22:31

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 on you EVERY week! Enjoy this special mini-ep and well[…]
30:05

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 you check that out! We also had Bumpy Knuckles and[…]
3:52:25

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 the chopping block for Blend It or Bump It. Lets[…]
3:39:51

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 heated debate and overrode any of the other segments, so[…]
2:53:54

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 the homie Sean Falyon and a ton of crazy new[…]
3:35:01

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! We also launched our first installment of our new game[…]
3:52:10

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 a great debate over Outkast’s ATLiens album in Classic or[…]
3:41:31

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 artists following their passion and more!
3:05:03

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 in the basement this episode, (no finish line). We also[…]
3:44:44

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 standards, we talked some politics and Red Lobster. Thats right…[…]
3:41:28

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 your iPod will download it. Now, onward to episode #157.[…]
3:40:40

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

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 interviews Phro had with Mr. Porter and Trick Trick at[…]
3:21:20

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 interviews Phro had with Mr. Porter and Trick Trick at[…]

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 you buried in this episode too), discussed Occupy Wall Street,[…]
3:46:57

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 music in one of our biggest shows to date! Enjoy!
3:14:58

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 music in one of our biggest shows to date! Enjoy!—[…]

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 chopping block for blend it or bump it and some[…]
3:25:43

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 hot new music and more.
3:16:13

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 the chopping block!
3:10:43

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 gang of audio issues, JMack eats pickled pigs feet after[…]
2:55:21

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 first ever Hip-Hop Whack Off. Thats right, you read correct.[…]
3:20:28

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 and Curren$ys Weekend At Burnies was on the chopping block[…]
3:24:21

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

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 music.
2:38:19

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! We call this the remix-mini-episode. Full of some great hip-hop[…]
22:44

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 having too much control.
2:49:44

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

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 hip-hop a little and spent quite a bit of time[…]
2:46:50

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 Stash Box, checked out DJ Quiks The Book of David[…]
2:47:37

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 a lot more.
2:33:24

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 we headed to the Shady 2.0 show (we even snuck[…]
1:06:36

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 know what. Sick for a week straight, we had no[…]
29:01

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 performing at the festival down in Austin, Texas. We also[…]
3:08:50

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, cars and systems we used to have and using EBT[…]
2:57:12

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 was on the chopping block for Blend It Or Bump[…]
2:36:00

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

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 block for Blend it or bump it, we ran with[…]
2:50:33

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 pay close attention to the first song in this episode.
39:12

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 holiday spirit and discussed what if Santa was black, which[…]
2:58:45

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 Grammy Nominations, spun a ton of great new music and[…]
2:27:02

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 put Devin the Dude’s latest album on the chopping block[…]
2:32:38

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 gave away a copy of NBA2k11 live on the show,[…]
3:00:00

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 talked about his visit to the A3C festival in Atlanta,[…]
2:29:28

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 tell us about making the move from a major label[…]
3:02:16

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 tell us about making the move from a major label[…]

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 twist. Also, we finally got a chance to catch up[…]
3:05:30

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 aka Kingz Of The Mic. Joka and T.O. kicked back[…]
2:48:36

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 for his wedding (Phro will be back in a couple[…]
2:45:33

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 the little ones. Yeah, they are major label releases, but[…]
29:54

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 a listener in the UK about not letting his kids[…]
3:05:18

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

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

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 way in the summer doing 80 when its 80 with[…]
32:49

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 we’re getting so much music these we’re gonna step it[…]
40:26

The only words we can use for this episode…. train…wreck…we miss you Major
1:53:04