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Quantum Leap Radio

Your one stop for hip-hop music you won't expect to hear anywhere else. New and old!
Tune in every Saturday live from 4-6 pm CST on 90.1 F.M. KPFT Houston (in HD2) & Thursday 1-3 am CST 90.1 F.M. KPFT Houston and worldwide @kpft.org/listen (under HD2 link)
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Episodes

Hat Tricks (Leap 242)

LEAPING bounds over time and space, Quantum Leap returns for more entertainment and jamming music. Kid from Kid N' Play has jumped in the documentary arena while The Breakfast Club mentioned MF DOOM. A champ was tested by a chump and did DC Comics for get about 'Steel'....? New music from Phife Dawg, Autopsy, Cordae and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like what hear..? Drop us a donation o...

May 09, 20211 hr 59 min

Solo Preach (Leap 241)

The crew makes some interesting LEAPS on this journey. Dopeako's first crush is a rapper with a perm and some things to get off his chest. The 420 Verzuz was much better than expected. The Quantum Leap crew takes a 'Bad Trip' and find out who crawled so Harrison Ford could walk. New music from Certain.Ones, Evidence, Hakim Green and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like what hear..? Drop us...

May 02, 20211 hr 58 min

Manifest Fresh (Leap 240)

Time for a new adventure and a new journey. Dopeako returns and realizes we have lost THREE prominent hip-hop figures since she's been away. Find out who drives the best with hip-hop playing and does Jamie Foxx have a hit or miss with his new sitcom. New music from Conway The Machine, Eloh Kush & Ras Beats and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like what hear..? Drop us a donation on or @...

Apr 25, 20211 hr 58 min

Flow Chart (Leap 239)

"Let's take a Quantum Leap..." (c)Pete Rock. He knows and you should too! It's time for another journey and this week the hip-hop world is keeping their eye for Black Rob. Nas is getting richer while a couple of podcast from hip-hop artist are on a steady incline. New music from T. Lucas, ParanormL, Son Of The 215 and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like what hear..? Drop us a donation on ...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 59 min

The Food (Leap 238)

Peace and blessings to all still able to enjoy something as simple as listening. This week hip-hop was "uncovered" by GRANDfathercloc and is it nice under there...? An NBA player was caught playing and can not play with ESPN anymore. The Quantum Leap crew's "spidey-sense was tingling" a few months ago and now another prominent hip-hop figure is lost. New music from Illastrate, Boom Bap Project, Papoose and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podca...

Apr 11, 20211 hr 59 min

...and Not With An "H" (Leap 237)

Another LEAP in the logs and the crew was all here for it. Dopeako's feelings on the Justice League include a member needing to be black. A Jay-Z album didn't come out this past week but was apparently released exclusively in another continent. Dopeako answers the very important question, does she "respect the elderly?" New music from JSWISS, 60 East, Filthy Heir and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...

Apr 04, 20211 hr 59 min

Justice Leap (Leap 236)

It's another leap in the life of the Quantum Leap crew. Dopeako Jones was out on secret missions but GRANDfathercloc was on high after taking a quantum leap to Austin T.X. 20 years ago. The "Stappleton Kids" had a Verzuz but was it worth it...? Joe Budden is in another transition and did Zack Snyder's four hour epic fail or redeem his initial vision. New music from Papoose, Cypress Hill, Lejend and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Goo...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 59 min

Watch Ya Step.. (Leap 235)

Quantum Leap crew is holding on so you need to hold tight too!!! A legend in hip-hop finally won a Grammy but for some odd reason no one saw this take place. The Crew finally went 2 Zamunda and it's time to find out what they thought and an athlete might be going down while Joe Biden is falling up. New music from Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud, King Author & Zagnif Nori and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sp...

Mar 21, 20211 hr 59 min

True Personified (Leap 234)

Greetings from the Quantum Leap crew as another journey is now cataloged. Is 'Coming 2 America' a better film or better b-side soundtrack? A Duchess is trying to get away while a Dash is trying to get back in... The accusations continue for T.I. and Tiny while Mister Cee is setting his record straight. New music from IceRocks, Tiye Phoenix, ParanormL and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You lik...

Mar 14, 20211 hr 58 min

They Wept (Leap 233)

It has been a normal week which is very rare these days but the Quantum Leap crew is back at full staff with more entertainment FOR YOU! Was the last Verzuz event necessary and was the audience the opponent? Dopeako watches an argument for 90 minutes and a musical couple looks to be done and their names don't start with "K". New music from Number 2, Zion I, Breeze Brewin and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, ...

Mar 07, 20211 hr 59 min

Back Online (Leap 232)

After an unbelievable week the Quantum Leap crew returns. GRANDfathercloc is solo while Dopeako is on a secret mission. Get a first hand account of last weeks adventure and why Texas can dead any notion of "seceding the Union." The public will decide the next KPFT logo and thoughts on 'Judas and The Black Messiah. New music from JID, Senica Da Misfit, Fred The Godson and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and ...

Feb 27, 20211 hr 58 min

Cold Comfort (Leap 231)

The Quantum Leap crew is experiencing some of the coldest days in space and time and they want you to "stay warm and stay tuned." 'The Chappelle Show' has found a home courtesy of Dave Chappelle fans while politicians on Capitol Hill are quoting G.Z.A. and Run The Jewels. The public will finally get Phife Dawg's long awaited sophomore album and the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame is adding a few more legends in black music this year. New music from Kooley High, Maya Huyana, Murs and more... Click play...

Feb 14, 20211 hr 59 min

Sincerely.... (Leap 230)

Celebrating yet another weekend to be alive, the Quantum Leap crew welcomes you the listener to this celebration too. Paying respects to yet another Hip-Hop luminary who has fallen, the crew remember Double K of People Under The Stairs. Ice Cube resurfaces and Nick Cannon looks to be back on good terms with Viacom. ?uestlove puts together a dream project that is recognized by the Sundance Film Festival and Joe Budden looks to be back on top. New music from Joey Bada$$, Filthy Heir, Sa-Roc and mo...

Feb 07, 20211 hr 58 min

Room To Breathe (Leap 229)

Closing out the first month of 2021, the Quantum Leap crew feels as though this year is not slowing down. The crew give their thoughts on the latest album from Pharoahe Monch as well as Sa-Roc's latest release. Did the Quantum Leap crew watch the Lifetime adaption of Salt n' Pepa's story and why is "big bank" keeping "little bank" from "pulling themselves up by the bootstraps...?" New music from Jamil Honesty, th1rt3en, Teflon and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify,...

Jan 31, 20211 hr 59 min

Leapin' Wit Bernie's (Leap 228)

A new era officially begins and the Quantum Leap crew can feel it in the air. On this journey they are joined by @missBoomBap to speak more on the greatness of M.F. Doom. Dopeako also doesn't like the disrespect the public is showing Vision and a certain politician has been Quantum Leaping on the low. Another Verzuz took place, eventually and respect is given to yet another important black figure who has passed. New music from KRS-One, Horror City, Rashid Hadee and more... Click play and take th...

Jan 24, 20211 hr 58 min

Seeing Red (Leap 227)

Back with another journey from the Quantum Leap crew and it was a bit of a doosey. The crew WONDERS were there enough black people in 80's films and Dopeako reveals her crush on a caped crusader....? Somehow M.F. Doom is involved in the inauguration and GRANDfathercloc is scratching his head. New music from The Mood Doctors, Tobe Nwigwe, June Marx and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like w...

Jan 17, 20212 hr 1 min

DOOMsdAY (Leap 226)

Yes you are still breathing and we salute you for being here to listen to us. 2020 was a wild year and it seems to be carrying over to 2021. Dopeako is back in her escape pod and we find out if she has been a the VERZUZ battle of The Bay this whole time. National Lampoon's version of a Coup de Tat happened in America and the Quantum Leap crew is not surprised. More importantly we have lost an important figure in hip-hop with M.F. DOOM and the crew celebrate him on his born day. New music from J....

Jan 10, 20212 hr 3 min

Guest Starring: Lyric Jones (Leap 225)

Welcome Quantum Leaper's to what will hopefully be a year ten times better than the last. The Quantum Leap crew is starting off this new year the best they can by having the one and only Lyric Jones stop by. Lyric Jones is definitely on the rise and deservedly so as this elite M.C has been doing her thing for years. Lyric talks about her journey from Boston to Los Angeles and all in between. The Quantum Leap crew ring in the new year with Lyric Jones so celebrate with your ears!! New music from ...

Jan 03, 20211 hr 59 min

Top 2020 Albums (Leap 224)

This is it folks, the final show of one of the most unique and tragic years of our lifetime. What will the Quantum Leap crew do...? Go over their favorite albums of 2020. This year saw a resurgence in grassroots hip-hop and some veterans killed the notion that age matters in this "thing we all..." know and love. It's all about the music this LEAP so turn it up some if you're traveling on the road or even sitting around waiting to open presents!! Music from Westside Gunn, Heem, Elzhi and more... ...

Dec 27, 20202 hr 5 min

Biggest Level Up (Leap 223)

The crazy year of 2020 is almost up but the journey continues in the virtual Secret Lab. This week the Quantum Leap crew give a big sigh of relief for Kurtis Blow as he recovers from major surgery. Dopeako's dream Verzuz match is coming with Bay Area Love. Break dancing is officially apart of The Olympic Games and the Grammy's are now "leveling up...." New music from KRS-One, Statik Selektah, Heem and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, ...

Dec 19, 20201 hr 59 min

Guest Starring: Ras Kass (Leap 222)

Big things going on this LEAP as the one only Ras Kass joins the Quantum Leap crew. "Mr. Soul On Ice" talks about his early beginnings with an element of hip-hop you might be surprised by. The reason his third solo album never released, the fabled "Four Horseman" project and will there be a 'Soul On Ice 3'...? A true one for the history books so strap in with "The Goldyn Child." New music from A.Z., L Smooth Mensah, Ras Kass and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, i...

Dec 12, 20201 hr 59 min

Light Sleeper (Leap 221)

GOOD FOLKS, the Quantum Leap crew have not been lost in space but in fact visiting more stars for future LEAPS...... This week the crew give birthday shout outs to a couple of Crooklyn's finest. The 'Verzuz' brand is becoming a force to be reckoned with and GRANDfathercloc finally binged 'Lovecraft Country. Mike Tyson stepped back in the ring but it felt like an undercard to in N.B.A. player making his debut in the same ring. New music from Stalley, Visionaries, Billy Danze and more... Click pla...

Dec 05, 20201 hr 59 min

Two-Zero-Zero-Zero (Leap 220)

It's that time of year for the Quantum Leap crew to take the ULTIMATE Leap to a year long past. Last year they journeyed back to '1999' and this time they return to a time Busta Rhymes warned about for five years!!! Strap in as the crew reminisce about styles, music, politics and more while providing the soundtrack tailor made for the Quantum Leap listener. Classic music from Dilated Peoples, Outkast, Souls Of Mischief and more... Click play and take the leap!!! MORE LEAPS @fanlink.to/QuantumLea...

Nov 21, 20201 hr 59 min

After Credit Scene (Leap 219)

The alternative universe the WORLD was thrust into on November 8th 2016 might be returning to normal soon. This week the Quantum Leap crew recognize a couple of hip-hop figures lost before the alternative universe shift. Dave Chappelle returned to the Saturday Night Live stage since the alternative universe shift and it was even more monumental than the first time. The Manchild sitting in the white house is throwing a tantrum cause he has to leave and the Quantum Leap crew observes the consequen...

Nov 14, 20201 hr 58 min

What's Next (Leap 218)

Is it a new reality or are we still living with a man with a child's mentality....? The Quantum Leap crew started their journey four years ago when the world was 'Punk'd,' and this week they wonder if the joke is over. Rapsody was finally recognized with an actual award from the B.E.T., Ice Cube is still confused and Souls Of Mischief have a trending documentary... Welcome to 2020 people and it's still two months left!! New music from Sir Veterano, Freddie Gibbs, Reason and more... Click play an...

Nov 07, 20201 hr 58 min

Don't Be Afraid (Leap 217)

If ya scared say ya scared... but you shouldn't be, it's just the Quantum Leap crew back with no costumes just music and news. Texas is voting early but will it create a different outcome? Dopeako is in love with a couple of podcast and is ready to spill the beans on 'Lovecraft Country.' Recently some Native Tongue members dropped albums and GRANDfathercloc gives his thoughts on them. New music from Common, T H R O N E, Busta Rhymes and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Sp...

Oct 31, 20201 hr 58 min

Timin' Of It All (Leap 216)

The Quantum Leap crew carries on with another week of entertainment, catered for your ears!! Dopeako tried to "O'shea" the benefit of the doubt but his contract seems to have already been in play by others. Killer Mike is resurrecting Greenwood while the city of Houston resurrects Drive-In theaters. Busta Rhymes calls out T.I. for Verzuz battle and the Quantum Leap crew is scratching their heads. New music from Homeboy Sandman, Carrio Xanders, Benny The Butcher and more... Click play and take th...

Oct 24, 20201 hr 58 min

Bad Form (Leap 215)

The cool breeze of space is creeping in an the Quantum Leap crew is staying warm with plenty of HEATS!! 'Coming To America' is returning and already has made 100 million dollar profit. The downside of meeting musicians after the show and has Ice Cube become Amerikkka's most wanted for a different reason....? New music from Homeboy Sandman, Carrio Xanders, Benny The Butcher and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker...

Oct 17, 20201 hr 59 min

...Is A Beautiful Thang (Leap 214)

Welcome back party people! The Quantum Leap crew bring you more of that fresh.... GRANDfathercloc might have been onto something last week as Celebrity n' Chief is running from the debates. Another unfortunate week for Scarface but some good news from Yo! MTV Raps' Dr. Dre. Royce Da 5'9" is stepping into his role as Ghandi and some "feet" might get justice. New music from Goodie Mob, OCRbeats, Jay Electronica and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Appl...

Oct 10, 20201 hr 59 min

The Wolf Ticket (Leap 212)

FORWARD to another auditory journey with the Crew that is non-stop no matter the disaster!! This week Dopeako expresses disappointment in local Listener Sponsored radio. Kanye wants to give you your masters and create a city. Rolling Stone allegedly names the greatest hip-hop album of all time and a not guilty plea is the theme of a whole album. New music from Rapsody, Napoleon Da Legend & Ro Data and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcas...

Sep 26, 20201 hr 59 min
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