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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

Tik-Toxicity (Leap 332)

Marching into the weekend is the QUANTUM LEAP crew on another interesting journey. Chuck D. is having a banner year so far and providing new technology for the people. Festivals have a new category while Hollywood stars get their moment of justice and a reminder that this is De La Weekend!!! New music from iNTELLECT, Lil' Wayne, SCVTTERBRVIN and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like what he...

Mar 05, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 332

Content Over Everything (Leap 331)

Time for your weekly dose of the best hip-hop music you never get to hear. Was Willie D. of the Geto Boys justified in his Grammy rant? Actor Jonathan Majors is so hot he's already in controversy and is hip-hop music on it's popularity death bed? New music from BXXNG, Eddi Penthouse, Agallah 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..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE butto...

Feb 26, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 331

Gratitude In Peace (Leap 330)

The QUANTUM LEAP crew bring sad news this week with yet another important figure in hip-hop passing. They don't focus on the bad but instead celebrate and thank the meaning, influence and impact of De La Soul. New music from Horizon, M-Dot & Revalation 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..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE button) QUANTUM LEAP RADIO broadcasting a...

Feb 19, 20231 hr 59 min

Do You Hear It... (Leap 329)

IT's THAT TIME OF THE YEAR!!! You know what time that is! No not the Suberbowl but the celebration of Jay Dee a.k.a. J-Dilla, but first the QUANTUM LEAP crew give their thoughts on the latest Grammy's and ask if Lebron James is the greatest. New music from Reuben Vincent, Skyzoo & The Other Guys 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..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONA...

Feb 12, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 329

Monuments (Leap 328)

Staying warm and warming up your weekend for another journey, is the QUANTUM LEAP crew. This week they learn of more performances from hip-hop at the Grammy's. PBS is fighting the power with a new series and Lauryn Hill and Nas return for a Texas legend. New music from Jojo Pellegrino, Nejma Nefertiti, Krumbsnatcha 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..? PROVIDE a donation on...

Feb 05, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 328

Investigative Reports (Leap 327)

It's another hefty day of music and news in the Secret Lab with the QUANTUM LEAP crew. The new 50 year olds have a cruise that involves D.J.'s and M.C's. Police officers are finally being held accountable maybe..., and the time is now to get your new electric vehicle! New music from Homeboy Sandman, A-F-R-O, 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..? PROVIDE a donation on...

Jan 29, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 327

Blue M&M's (Leap 326)

The time is now and the QUANTUM LEAP crew is making the best of it for you. A group is celebrating "slamming for 30 years. Dopeako Jones finally describes "...the way of the water." The consequence of Social Media on the mentally ill. New music from Cousin Feo, $lick, Dio Gin 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..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE button) QUANTUM LEAP ...

Jan 22, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 326

Pay Me (Leap 325)

It is a NEW YEAR and the QUANTUM LEAP crew is back to start it the right way! Those guys of the soul have a big announcement to make and GRANDfathercloc talked to a legendary producer about his rumored work with those guys. Universal Music Group is paying and not paying for some legendary rappers catalog. The year started with some unexpected deaths in hip-hop but new life is also on the way. New music from Illogic, RhymeStyleTroop, Termanology and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow ...

Jan 15, 20232 hrSeason 7Ep. 325

Top 2022 Albums (Leap 324)

Time to go people, time to say goodbye... to 2022! The QUANTUM LEAP crew take some time to recognize a few of their favorite albums of 2022. Who made the cut? Tune in and let us know in the comments what were your favorite albums of the year! New music from Headkrack, J Scienide & Giallo Point 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..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 59 minSeason 7Ep. 325

Cold Heats (Leap 323)

It's a cold world people or at least a cold nation. The QUANTUM LEAP crew try to stay warm on the latest broadcast so find out if they survive. A new fairness act has passed but fair for who and did Quantum Leap Radio get a shout out on Questlove Supreme podcast? There's a legendary M.C. on Broadway and who are the "nepo kids?" New music from Q-Unique, Ab Soul, Moka Only and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, ...

Dec 25, 20222 hrSeason 7Ep. 323

Water Wait (Leap 322)

The year is rapidly closing out and the QUANTUM LEAP crew is ever prepared for "inclusivity season." Find out what that means and if the crew understands the way of the water. Rawkus records demise might be in a latest documentary and Wu-Tang Clan is back with exclusive memorabilia, while Dopeako advises everyone to check in on their people. New music from Nems, Busta Rhymes, Scienz Of Life and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google ...

Dec 18, 20221 hr 59 minSeason 7Ep. 322

Never Satisfied (Leap 321)

It's a new day for the Quantum Leap crew. Things just sound... more in tune, almost as if there are no more escape pods...? Dopeako reveals who in hip-hop has a new street and who is recording albums live for the people. A political kidnapping is resolved and people are upset. It feels like Will Smith is promoting a blockbuster film and what is the score on 'Wakanda Forever." New music from Oddisee, Artifacts, Stalley and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRa...

Dec 11, 20222 hrSeason 7Ep. 321

Two-Zero-Zero-Two (Leap 320)

The title says it all! If you have been leaping with the crew you know it's that special time of the year! A time to leap back 20 years and delve into some music and memories. Find out why GRANDfathercoc was mad at The Roots and what movie scared Dopeako Jones for life!! Classic music from Defari, Jurassic 5, Common 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..? PROVIDE a donation o...

Dec 04, 20222 hr

We're Yammin' (Leap 319)

Holiday weekends begin and the QUANTUM LEAP crew are still trying to give the music to the people. This week GRANDfathercloc finds out if the topic of Nas' relevancy was true a week after his latest album dropped. The art of not giving credit to the "little engines" that try and what is the next specialty show from Quantum Leap on the way...? New music from The Good People, Kumbaya, Amadeus360 and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Goog...

Nov 26, 20222 hr

Relevance Is Relative (Leap 318)

The tears can subside as the QUANTUM LEAP crew return. The Grammy's are recognizing a fellowship that is long overdue. Some Bay area rappers have a problem with something. Who knew that one of the greatest M.C.'s of all time was not cared about while Saturday Night Live was one of the blackest it's ever been, and a huge Rest In Beats and celebration for Tame One and Hurricane G. New music from Marlowe (L'Orange & Solemn Brigham), Nas, NYM Lo and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow...

Nov 20, 20222 hr

Cooler Heads (Leap 317)

Entering the final stretch of 2022 but the year is showing no signs of letting up. The QUANTUM LEAP crew ponder when accountability will be recognized in hip-hop. A symbol Houston lost their composure over a game while others lost composure over reminiscing. The new Black Panther cometh with new music and a hip-hop group gets their Hollywood walk of fame. New music from Busta Rhymes, D.J. Lord Jazz, Tracey Lee and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, App...

Nov 05, 20222 hr

Music Works (Leap 316)

Another week, another winning streak for the QUANTUM LEAP crew!! Join them and welcome back "Jonesy" as she provides some new news. #HUEston is about to be invaded by homecomings and championship games for Halloween weekend. An actor from Hip-Hop is going for a Guiness World Record and Pharrell wants you to have a different shopping experience. New music from Nametag Alexander, Christian Crosby, Reuben Vincent and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, App...

Oct 29, 20222 hr

Ctl. Alt Delete (Leap 315)

Providing you with some Saturday evening drive hip-hop music is the QUANTUM LEAP crew. GRANDfathercloc warns of those who control weak minds with their own scattered thoughts. Nas is ready to bring more golden bars and find out how you can catch a live concert that you more than likely missed. New music from Prodigy, YaH-Ra, Defari 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..? PROV...

Oct 22, 20222 hr

Feels Season (Leap 314)

Getting your weekend off to a good look is the QUANTUM LEAP crew. This week they discuss the possible return of Versus. The latest "national day" and if it makes people feel good. California's stance on lyrics in court and the season of KPFT's pledge rive is on so make sure YOU get in the spirit. New music from Freddie Gibbs, Homeboy Sandman, Deca and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!! You like w...

Oct 16, 20222 hr

In Perpetuity (Leap 313)

Who do you run to when it's time for hip-hop music but none other than QUANTUM LEAP RADIO. The Fresh Prince is coming back outside with restrictions. Drink Champs receive half of their flowers and a gangsta and an M.C. is ready to retire. New music from JIC, Animal Gang, Dice One 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 @kpft.org (Tip Jar) QUANTUM LEAP RA...

Oct 09, 20222 hr

Mouse Trap (Leap 312)

WELCOME BACK!! Welcome back to familiar territory! The QUANTUM LEAP crew returns to their initial broadcast time, feeding ears on an early Saturday evening. This week GRANDfathercloc breaks down the 'N.Y. State Of Mind tour' experience. Death and disrespect come for more hip-hop figureheads and what is more significant in black films? New music from Prodigy, The Dead Poetz Society, Agallah and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google P...

Oct 01, 20222 hr

Guest Starring: Diamond D. (Leap 311)

ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION!!! Quantum Leap returns for another HEAVY broadcast. This week they are joined by the legendary Diamond D. Founding member of D.I.T.C., the root of some of todays biggest acts in hip-hop (whether you like them or not) and one of the ambassadors of "boom bap." The QUANTUM LEAP crew dig in and find out the moment that made Diamond D. speechless. New music from LMD, Eleven & Jason D and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, ...

Sep 17, 20222 hr

Blade Brown (Leap 310)

Waking you up for another weekend is the QUANTUM LEAP crew but will this change soon...? Redman is not only getting high but instructing others how to fly. "New Jack City' is back in the most Shakespearean way and Dopeako's got the scoop on Reggaetón. New music from D.J. Ronsha, Sonnyjim & The Purist 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 @kpft.org ...

Sep 10, 20222 hr

My Religion Is... (Leap 309)

Raining and pouring to start the weekend off but the heat provided by the QUANTUM LEAP crew will dry you off. It's a battle of the hairlines from Buffalo to Indiana. "Culture Vultures" a stones throw away and ticket prices at an all time high and low. New music from ParanormL, Ras Kass, Hilltop Productions 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 @kpft.or...

Sep 03, 20222 hr

Grand Openin' Grand Closin' (Leap 308)

It's a new day, new weekend and the QUANTUM LEAP crew return for an update! Find out just how far Dopeako made it as co-host for a popular radio personality. When keeping it real is literally needed and Has Snoop Dogg resurrected the Saturday morning combo of cartoons and cereal...? New music from F.Y.I., Danger Mouse & Black Thought 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.....

Aug 27, 20221 hr 59 min

Run It Back (Leap 307)

Pardon QUANTUM LEAP RADIO as it comes back for another hefty dose of hip-hop music and commentary. This week the search is on for Dopeako Jones while GRANDfatherCloc questions if he's in a multi-verse. The Chubbster returns while a Drink Champs episode disappears. PLEASE donate below or cashapp $KPFThouston. New music from Sol Messiah, The L.O.X., Leaf Erikson and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more......

Aug 20, 20222 hr

Reflection Internal (Leap 306)

Summer is winding down but QUANTUM LEAP is remaining steady. A few shows and albums coming as the Summer is closing. Lt. Uhura and the legacy of the actress who played her. Hip-Hop and farming, hip-hop and hypocrites. The QUANTUM LEAP crew is also offering a challenge to the listener as currently KPFT is in a pledge drive. PLEASE donate below or cashapp $KPFThouston. New music from bRavenous, Benny The Butcher, 2WO Offishall and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, i...

Aug 13, 20221 hr 59 min

Livin' In This World... (Leap 305)

Getting right down to business and starting your weekend off right. The QUANTUM LEAP crew clears up some (Ph)arcyde confusion, give thoughts on Britney Griner's sentencing and highlights raids on black organizations. The QUANTUM LEAP crew is also offering a challenge to the listener as currently KPFT is in a pledge drive. PLEASE donate below or cashapp $KPFThouston. New music from Wildchild, Diamond D., Es and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple P...

Aug 06, 20222 hr

Bees To The Yard (Leap 304)

Welcome Leapers to a new journey. This week we learn the meaning of "2000' from Joey Bada$$. The "Consequence" of A Tribe Called Quest's groupies and is Kelis hating so much right now or defending her art. The QUANTUM LEAP crew is also offering a challenge to the listener as currently KPFT is in a pledge drive. PLEASE donate below or cashapp $KPFThouston. New music from Wiz Khalifa, Joey Bada$$, D.J. Premier and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple...

Jul 30, 20221 hr 59 min

Vibe(Y) (Leap 303)

Another journey through the space and radio waves with the Quantum Leap crew to start your weekend. Dave Chappelle is still dodging the "cancel culture," while is Issa Rae is starting rap sh!t. Styles P., stepped in on filthy America while a comedy duo is splitting up. New music from Cas Metah, Teflon, Che Grand 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 @k...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 59 min
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