encyclopedia Hip Hop

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Too often the architects of what has grown and evolved into this cultural phenomenon goes unnoticed or forgotten till it’s too late I’d like the legacy and respect of these pioneers to be recognized and live on forever. Podcast discussing the Golden and Silver era of Hip Hop: Emcees, Groups, Crews, Battles ... there will be lists, debates, and good memories Available on all podcast platforms Classic . Hip Hop . Education . Cultivating . Knowledge

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Episodes

Name 5 Emcees better than ...

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

May 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 232

Uncovering Gems

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

Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Ep. 231

Freshman vs. Sophomore Albums

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

Apr 23, 2025•57 min•Ep. 230

Fresh Fest

The first full Hip Hop Tour, it was everything!

Apr 14, 2025•9 min•Ep. 229

Where in the Top 10? [80s Albums]

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

Apr 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 228

Truly Underrated Emcees

There's always talk about who is underrated, and most of the time the same emcees are always mentioned and/or on some peoples top 10 Wanted to focus this one on, those who are dope and almost NEVER get mentioned ... kept by me!

Mar 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 227

#2 - Cinderfella (Dana Dane)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 2 we have Cinderfella by Dana Dane! Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Mar 14, 2025•18 min•Ep. 226

For The Ladies: Finesse & Synquis

I Wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women in rhyme who put in work in the 80s and early 90s who do not get a lot of attention or mention in Hip Hop conversations ... maybe you'll go back in revisit some of their work or discover where some of the current flows come from. This episode is the super dope and underrated Hip Hop Group Finesse & Synquis! listen and let me know what you think! @encyclopediaHH

Feb 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 225

Name The Skip w/12Kyle

Having a little fun, I name the Hip Hop Album, Kyle named the Skip or Skips he feels is on that album Simple and Easy ... come in a disagree let us know!

Feb 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 224

St. Ides and Hip Hop

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

Jan 17, 2025•16 min•Ep. 223

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

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 4 we have The Do Woo by LL Cool J Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Jan 03, 2025•24 min•Ep. 222

For The Ladies: Vinia Mojica

I Wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women in rhyme who put in work in the 80s and early 90s who do not get a lot of attention or mention in Hip Hop conversations ... maybe you'll go back in revisit some of their work or discover where some of the current flows come from. This episode is the singer/songwritter Vinia Mojica! listen and let me know what you think! @encyclopediaHH

Dec 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 221

DITC: Diggin in the crates

Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Big L, O.C., Fat Joe, Buckwild, Showbiz and A.G. The Collective is not talked about enough ... so I'm talking.

Dec 18, 2024•21 min•Ep. 220

Battle Tracks vs. Diss Tracks

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

Dec 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 219

Idol Makers: What could've been

Kid n Play, Salt n Pepa, Sweet Tee, Antionette, Dana Dane, Kwame ... WHAT was Hurby doing!? They were all together and did NOTHING!

Nov 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 218

Obey Your Thirst: Hip Hop Commercials done right

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

Nov 16, 2024•13 min•Ep. 217

#4 - The Do Wop (LL Cool J)

Oct 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 216

1989 Hip Hop Awards

Hip Hop STILL doesn't have a proper awards show, and it never has, the greatest of genre never got their just due and all of the classic emcees, songs, and DJs will never get their shine or love ... till now Im going back and giving the legends of 1989 their credit and just due ... roll with me. #89HipHopAwards #EHHPodcast #ApplePodcasts #HipHopAwards

Oct 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 215

The Roxanne Saga

The early 80's ... 1984 - 1985 When UTFO and Roxanne Roxanne hit the air waves ... and then Roxanne Shante sparked a WAR, this episode was a long time in the making, if you were around, remember, if you weren't there will never be anything like this again

Aug 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 214

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

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 5 we have Black Steel in the hour of chaos by Public Enemy! Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Aug 17, 2024•14 min•Ep. 213

When the DJ Rhymed

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

Jul 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 212

Top DeBarge Samples

The Debarge Family's songs have been sampled many times in Hip Hop, this episode I discuss a lot of my favorites Let me know what you think! @encyclopediaHH

Jul 10, 2024•13 min•Ep. 211

#6 - Delancey Street (Dana Dane)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 6 we have Delancey Street by The Rapper Entertainer Dana Dane with Fame! Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Jun 28, 2024•15 min•Ep. 210

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

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 7 we have Children's Story by Slick Rick The Ruler! Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

May 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 209

Songs Ranked: Licensed to ill

Ranking songs on classic albums Based really on how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better. This episode is Licensed to ill! Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

Mar 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 208

#8 - Mahogany (Eric B & Rakim)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 8 we have Mahogany by Eric B and Rakim Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Mar 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 207

Songs Ranked: Illmatic

This is the first part of the series, instead of doing album reviews, Ive decided to rank the songs on the album worst to first ... The beginning rank is how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better. This episode is Illmatic! Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

Mar 01, 2024•11 min•Ep. 206

#9 - Today was a good day (Ice Cube)

Still counting down the Top 50 Hip Hop story rhymes of the Golden Era We are at the TOP 10 and at number 9 we have Today was a good day by Ice Cube Listen. Download. Comment. Share #EHHStory @TweetRhymesLife IG: EncyclopediaHH #Hip Hop #Hip Hop StoryStory #80s #RapPodcast #HipHopPodcast

Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 205

Songs Ranked: Ready to Die

This is the first part of the series, instead of doing album reviews, Ive decided to rank the songs on the album worst to first ... The beginning rank is how much i've listen to the songs, then final rank is what I think is better. This episode is Ready to Die! Lets have some fun, listen and then lets talk about it!

Feb 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 204

The Best Rapper 1980 - 2000

Who was the best rapper each year from 1980 to 2000? What is the criteria? Best Songs? Albums? Coolest haircut? 12Kyle and I are talking the talk

Dec 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 203

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