We want to be on the Basketball Gods' good side this season! MC and A Plus return on a new Recut Gems bonus with a very careful start to the new NBA season, seeing as the last sports segment on the show sent Damian Lillard directly to Milwaukee. Hear their thoughts on their respective teams' first five games, including an update on the Heat Civil War, Boston's impressive 5-0 start and the general mood across the league regarding the new In-Season Tournament. Also tune in to hear the last Recut R...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Lock the doors, toss the menus and cover the grass walls -- Omar's coming! On a very special Halloween edition of The BlkPrint, tensions are rising and senses are heightened on one of the spookiest days of the year. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC share their costumes with the Printers before diving into a stunning showdown that's been sending shockwaves through Atlanta! Tune in for our views on the fierce battle between TikTok sensation Keith Lee and the city's notable restaurants, along with a ventu...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This one's for the books. As the Amp app closes its doors on Halloween, we go live for the last time to salute our Amp partners for an unforgettable two years on the platform. More importantly, we salute the dedicated members of the Chat Gang and the family we've built with our special guests! Hear us extend the convo on our most recent ThrowBLKs with Deon Egenti, share some Halloween plans with Armon Sadler and close the chapter on BlkPrint Radio. To hear the entire replay with music sets, tap ...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min
What would an October retrospective be without a visit from the Triple 6? This month on ThrowBLKs, one of the greatest rap groups of all-time create the album that catapult them from underground kings to Hollywood superstars! Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC feature the moments and memories learning of Three 6 Mafia in their early Memphis stages, the genre-defining albums that influence the sound of today and the trials/tribulations within the group that lead to their life changing moment at the 78th A...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 46 min
As we prepare for our final episode on Amp, one has to ask: what's next for The BlkPrint? Following Episode 46, the world received reports that Amazon will be shutting down the Amp platform at the end of the month. This week, we give a salute to our BlkPrint Radio home while finding the best homes for our future live streams -- hit us up, Kick! Stay tuned to also hear J5 and Josh Peas detail the struggles of content creation in a rapidly changing landscape, along with Jada Pinkett's new media to...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week on Amp is a very unexpected one as there's a bit of an elephant in the room, but the show rolls on with a new addition to the BlkPrint family! Hear our conversation with sports culture commentator Jeff J as we learn of his story before venturing into a multimedia career, along with a healthy discourse on performance reviews and the giant conglomerate of sports betting. Tune in for our opinions on sports media's current presence in the betting world, our immediate thoughts on Amp closin...
Oct 06, 2023•16 min
Heads up for the month of October: any Jigsaw games, just end us early. J5 and Josh Peas return to the BlkPrint Studios for the first time in three weeks, and there's plenty of moments we need to catch up with! Hear our return as J5 takes us on an unforgettable journey to Japan, recounting his wild flight delay adventure, highlighting his favorite Japanese dishes and shopping experiences, and unveiling the enchanting world of cat cafés. We dive into some hot topics as well, discussing the end of...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Did you miss us? J5 and Josh Peas return refreshed on Amp this week, sharing the first takeaways from J5's trip to Japan and Josh's trip to New Orleans. Enjoy the earliest stories before Tuesday's new episode of The BlkPrint, along with MC's plans for Miami Carnival Weekend, breaking news on the Damian Lillard saga, the mystery behind Josh's missing Tesla mirror, the latest Rocafella Records discourse and our well wishes to Krayzie Bone. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Bec...
Sep 29, 2023•15 min
Less than 200 days to go until the world is saved! MC and A Plus officially start the Fall season on The BlkPrint with mixed feelings -- is it a time to celebrate or a time to panic as the year winds down? Hear their current thoughts on their hometown team headlines as the Washington Comma--err, Football Team start decent for the season and the Miami Heat stay stranded on Day 88 of Lillard Gate. Also tune in to hear the latest in the Recut Rotation, highlighting huge news for Lil Wayne's mixtape...
Sep 28, 2023•54 min
Does anything bring the country together quicker than 1st and 10? J5 is out on vacation this week, so Josh Peas and MC kick back on The BlkPrint to get an early start on the first day of Fall! There's plenty of people celebrating their seasonal traditions of pumpkin spiced everything, Halloween Horror Nights and of course, football season. Tune in to hear thoughts on the first two weeks of the NFL season, Josh's Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon and the Colorado phenomenon that has yet to be stopped...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min
It may not feel like Fall outside around the country since it's still 90 damn degrees all over the place, but the aura's still in the air now that sports is back! Complex Sports' Kameron Hay joins us in the middle of an extremely busy first week in the NFL, highlighting his connections to Sexyy Red's appearance at the NY Jets' home opener and his first reactions to Aaron Rodgers' season-ending (and possibly career-ending) injury. We also chat about the social media differences between NFL and NB...
Sep 15, 2023•17 min
Birthed within one of the worst eras in American history, this album lives forever as the rose that grew from concrete. This month on ThrowBLKs, we highlight one of the greatest careers of all-time through our first introductions to the Snowman himself. Hear J5, Josh Peas, MC and A Plus cover the mixtape moments and the classic debut album that catapulted Jeezy to rap stardom, along with the decline in the country that lead Jeezy to a much needed pivot. Also tune in for our entire retrospective ...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 46 min
We haven't shaken off the holiday vibe just yet, so this week's live show was dedicated to the Chat Gang as a comfortable kickback. Our special guest Armon Sadler joined us to chat about his most recent ventures since his initial episode with us in April, and he also donned the BlkPrint colors as we took on the first members of the chat to come on stage! Hear J5 Barker's debut through our Hip-Hop 50 segment as Josh Peas, MC and Armon take on Deon, Sid, Jay and more live on Amp -- you may learn a...
Sep 08, 2023•12 min
We're in the Endgame now -- well, at least for a few people. This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and Josh Peas spend their Labor Day holiday by bonding over bad movies, bad decisions in television and extremely bad football coaches. Tune in to hear the latest in the Mona Cinematic Universe, detailing the Erica Mena/Spice controversy and the desperate need for the return of reality TV's greatest. Stay tuned to also hear the story of the lunatic Roy Johnson in HBO MAX's 'BS High' , the birth of the Jank...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
It's a very monumental week for The BlkPrint and everyone who's taken this journey with us. Following our first billboard in Times Square for BlkPrint Radio, J5 and Josh Peas give thanks to the Printers and share how they felt seeing themselves in the heart of New York City. There's also plenty of business to attend to as the latest episode of ThrowBLKs is right around the corner, and what better way to prepare for a Jeezy classic than to debate his entire catalog? Tune in to hear our entire tie...
Sep 01, 2023•18 min
To our BlkPrint family all the way out in Istanbul, just know we see you. After MC and A Plus caught two incredible shows from 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour, they aren't ready for this to be his last performance just yet. Hear the world famous duo's experiences and thoughts about the G-Unit general's setlist, along with the possibility of a B-Sides filled with 50's most classic records. Tune in to also hear congratulations for A Plus on an amazing weekend with Z107.9 Summer Jam in Cleveland, Walgreen...
Aug 31, 2023•57 min
This week on Amp, we're mixing some of our favorite records of the year and kicking back on the final full week of August. Hear who placed the crown on Sexyy Red for the song of the summer, along with Josh Peas' experience seeing Drake & 21 Savage's 'It's All a Blur Tour' at the Crypto.com Arena , the historic black dances throughout the country, Chris Brown's new audiences and J5's review of EST Gee's latest album. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Become a patron at ht...
Aug 25, 2023•9 min
Even with the weather machine out of control, the show goes on. J5 and Josh Peas survived tropical storms and earthquakes just to make sure they deliver the good word this week on The BlkPrint. Hear big updates from J5 following surgery recovery and his return to therapy, as well as Josh's trip to New York City for another sold-out 'City Sessions' show! Also tune in to hear our fight against rising taxes, the mystery behind Blue Beetle 's lack of movie marketing, a hometown salute to Magoo and a...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week, we are joined by the creative mindset and curator of New York's next generation of hip-hop, William Foster! Hear the early beginnings of his career in artist management with his close friend Lucki, the platforms provided through the iconic 'AnimalxHouse' brand and the leap from Ohio to pursue his next chapter in New York City. Stay tuned to also hear about Josh's '3rdShiftNYC' FOMO, the historic moment behind Drake's 'God's Plan' debut, an enlightening message on hip-hop's global reac...
Aug 18, 2023•13 min
We skipped the special theme on Amp this week to bring something more personal to the airwaves. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC hit the shuffle button on their top playlists, sharing their most recent jams with the current hot topics of the week. Tap in to hear breaking news surrounding internet sensation Lil Tay's, Josh's biggest concern with today's rap artists, the price increases on TV apps and the ways to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Be...
Aug 11, 2023•12 min
A lesson to the youth: your health is in danger if you buy fakes! Celebrations are in order for J5 and Josh Peas this week on The BlkPrint, and the difference in reasons couldn't be any greater. Hear about Josh's unforgettable experience at Jeezy's '50 & Forever' performance for Amazon Music, along with running shoe simulations, J5's upcoming operation and the health concerns that came from one night in college! Stay tuned to hear full thoughts on Lizzo's latest controversy, a healthy debate...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Who expected Tony Khan and Jodeci to blend so smoothly? MC and A Plus find themselves at the end of the summer, but thankfully with an extremely solid Summerslam card in front of them! Tune in to hear this week's Recut Rec to prepare for tonight with Summerslam 1999, along with the return of the 99 JAMZ Test to keep you sharp on the seasonable anthems from years past. Also stay tuned to hear MC and A Plus' introduction of the Five Mic Challenge, highlighting the albums from The Source's iconic l...
Aug 05, 2023•56 min
It's big Virginia business on Amp this week as we are joined by the founder of The Perfect Play , Huey Melendez. Tune in to learn about his team and the opportunities the online publication has created in Huey's home of Norfolk, along with his new exciting ventures in the world of artist management. Hear an excellent conversation on the importance of structure, guidance and lessons provided to the younger generation. Also includes brief thoughts on the hometown perspective of Something in the Wa...
Aug 04, 2023•15 min
Does the commissioner of the Young Money militia have one more classic Carter left in him? This month's ThrowBLKs features not only one of the most controversial albums in Lil Wayne's discography, but also our first episode where we don't universally agree! Hear us debate Dedication tapes are the most important from Weezy's historic catalog, along with the new superstars ushered under his leadership in Drake and Nicki Minaj, the time served in 2010 that changed the trajectory of Cash Money Recor...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 37 min
This week's Amp special is centered around some of our favorite artists and moments from the historic Blog Era. Hear Josh's unforgettable stories of Casey Veggies' first trip to New York City, meeting Travis Scott before Owl Pharoah's release, OG Maco's rare trio with Larry June/Doja Cat and the honorable A$AP Yams. Stay tuned to also hear the E! True Hollywood Story of A Plus's FEW CHAINZ, Just Blaze's refunded chandelier, the 12-year wait for Dr. Dre's 'Detox' and more. To hear the entire epis...
Jul 28, 2023•11 min
Today's life lesson: that's what they do. Nothing more, nothing less. J5 and Josh Peas open The BlkPrint this week with many congratulations in order, celebrating an epic weekend for Josh, MC and our good friend of the show, Wale. Tune in to hear the huge success in Amazon Music's showcases for 50 & Forever: NYC and Rolling Loud in Miami, the Folarin renaissance leading up to a diamond plaque for "No Hands" and the five questions from MC's first-ever watch of The Wire . You'll also hear plen...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This week on Amp, we sit down with the remarkably talented Nailah Howze, a photographer whose journey of creativity has taken her on an incredible adventure. Tune in as Nailah shares her early beginnings as a military child, leaving her hometown of Carson and finding purpose through her passion of photography outside the country. We also learn of her first major photography project with the Bad Boy Reunion Tour, the highs and lows of freelance as a black woman and the admiration she has received...
Jul 21, 2023•14 min
Who knew the biggest rapper out got his game from Paul Heyman? A Plus and MC return on the latest Recut Gems with an update on each other's summer watches since sports -- um, since the NBA Finals ended last month. One is watching one of the most hated men in 2000s wrestling, while the other completely regrets diving into the world of the extreme! Hear the first opinions from MC's 1996 ECW rabbit hole, A Plus' A1 experience at the It's All a Blur Tour and the APB sent out for the legendary Lex Lu...
Jul 20, 2023•55 min
Almost twenty years later, this classic illustrates the sign of the times like none other. This month's ThrowBLKs features our first alternative retrospective: Green Day's 2004 resurgence, American Idiot . As the country was involved in a fairly unpopular war, artists rose to use their platform throughout all genres to share their opinions. Unlike Eminem and the Dixie Chicks, Green Day chose one of the most theatric ways possible to get their message across. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC look back a...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week on Amp, we headed back to 2004 to set the very memorable scene for this month's ThrowBLKs. Thankfully, this was the perfect time to celebrate memorable scenes as the official EMMY nominations were announced! Hear the immediate thoughts from J5 and Josh Peas on the shows that received the highest honors, the possible Snowfall snub and the stories that we'd love to see on television... once this strike gets figured out. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Become a patr...
Jul 14, 2023•11 min
