PRE-ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop The 'Making Illmatic' series returns as Sean and MidaZ are joined by emcee Mean Joe Scheme to attempt to improve Nas's 2001 album 'Stillmatic' by trimming it down to 10 songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Mean Joe Scheme: @meanjoescheme (IG), @meanjoescheme (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: September 28, 2020 Throwback classic episode with Philadelphia's hip-hop queen Bahamadia. The emcee/producer talks about some of her greatest influences/allies in her career, the ways in which she has continued to innovate and move in both the industry and her own creative space, and of course...throws down on some hip-hop trivia! https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Bahamadia: I...
Dec 05, 2022•56 min
Join the PATREON An episode in which there is no new episode and yet also some very cool news coming soon... MAILING LIST https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter...
Nov 28, 2022•6 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: December 23, 2020 Sean talks about the recent deaths of Hurricane G and Tame One, then dives deep with El Da Sensei about his solo career as well as his music with Artifacts. https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter El Da Sensei: Instagram | Twitter EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com...
Nov 21, 2022•51 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Back at it with another installment in the 'Making Illmatic' series! Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by DJ Steve1der as the trio attempt to improve the Pharcyde's 1995 sophomore album 'Labcabincalifornia' by trimming it down to 10 songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Steve1der: @djsteve1der (IG), @steve1der (Twitter) Email:...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Fresh off the release of their latest album 'Marlowe 3,' Marlowe – producer L'Orange and emcee Solemn Brigham – go head-to-head in a battle of hip-hop trivia. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) Get 'Marlowe 3': https://lorange360.bandcamp.com/album/marlowe-3 Listen to Thees Handz: https://ffm.to/04v2zp6 Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Sean and MidaZ pay tribute to MF DOOM on the second anniversary of his untimely passing by offering up their individual picks for Top 10 DOOM songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com...
Oct 31, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: June 22, 2020 2020 isn't a year most of us are thrilled to revisit, but this classic episode with radio personality Peter Rosenberg (HOT 97, Juan Ep is Life, ESPN) is reason enough to hop back in the time machine. https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Peter Rosenberg: Instagram | Twitter EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop The 'Making Illmatic' series continues! Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are talking about Common's 2000 album 'Like Water for Chocolate' as they attempt to pare it down to 10 songs. They're joined by producer/musician/Studio Sensei founder DiViNCi. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) DiViNCi: @divinci (IG), @divincilla (Twitter) Refine Your...
Oct 17, 2022•2 hr 21 min
Join the PATREON Sean does his first in-person podcast episode with Open Mike Eagle, friend and former guest of The Questions as well as the founder of Stony Island Audio. The two talk about aging in hip-hop, the current podcast space, the importance of cassette tape mixes, Mike's latest album 'Component System with the Auto Reverse,' and of course...there's some hip-hop trivia. https://www.questionshiphop.com https://www.mikeeagle.net/ The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz:...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Join the PATREON Sean is joined by friends of the show Optiks and Mean Joe Scheme to go through listener submissions for the Best Posse Cut Bracket Tournament and to break down some of their own picks. Sign up to receive your bracket and join in on the tournament: https://www.playthequestions.com/posse https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Optiks: Instagram | Twitter Mean Joe Scheme: Instagram | Twitter...
Oct 03, 2022•53 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: July 2, 2020 Diggin' in the crates with producer/DJ RJD2! In this classic episode, RJ talks about the records that shaped his identity as a musician, shares stories from the heyday of his Def Jux days, goes seriously granular on the art of re-creating drumbreaks, and more. https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter RJD2: https://rjd2store.myshopify.com/ EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Join the PATREON State of the union micro-episode, including news about the next Bracket Tournament. Tell me your picks for Best Posse Cut and which albums we should have on a future episode of 'Making Illmatic': EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter...
Sep 19, 2022•13 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: June 10, 2020 Phonte is practically a living, breathing encyclopedia of music. And between his own solo career and the catalogs of his groups Little Brother and Foreign Exchange, he's made quite a contribution to the game himself. In this classic episode, Tay puts his trivia skills to the test, shares stories from his career, and answers live questions from the chat. https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrow...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop We return with another installment in the ' 'Making Illmatic' series. Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to trim Busta Rhymes' 1997 sophomore album 'When Disaster Strikes' down to 10 songs. They're joined by Chris Mitchell aka Kinetik of the excellent Breaking Atoms podcast. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Chris Mitchell: @lifeafte...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: August 19, 2021 J-Zone has worn many hats throughout his career – rapper, MC, DJ, author, blogger, session drummer – but in this throwback episode, he's taking on the role of would-be hip-hop trivia champion. We talk about his transition into a full-time drummer, getting sampled by his peers, the formative rap records of his childhood, and much more. https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop We're back with an episode in the ' 'Making Illmatic' series. Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to trim A Tribe Called Quest's 1998 album 'The Love Movement' down to 10 songs. They're joined by Demone Carter aka Dem One, 1/3 of the Dad Bod Rap Pod. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Dem One: @lifeafterhiphop (IG), @lifeafterhiphop (T...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Join the PATREON House Shoes just might be one of hip hop's most passionate torchbearers. The DJ/Producer/record label owner was an early champion of J. Dilla, and has since helped shine a light on a slew of incredibly dope artists – Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Stro Elliot, to name just a random few – through his co-signs, his production work, and through releases via his record label Street Corner Music. Shoes makes a return to the show (his first appearance in 2020 got lost in the archive) and talks ...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: August 31, 2020 Mr. Len is an underground legend. The Bronx-born DJ/producer first made noise on a national scale as 1/3 of Company Flow with group-mates El-P and Bigg Juss, and in the years since has produced for and done projects with the likes of Prince Paul, Jean Grae, MC Paul Barman, Murs, Jedi Mind Tricks, and many more. This classic episode is not only filled with some Len Gems (patent pending) but also marks a milestone in the show's history (yo...
Aug 08, 2022•57 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop It might get loud. This episode of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series is all about El-P's 'Fantastic Damage,' as Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by Wrecking Crew (Curly Castro, PremRock, Small Professor, & Zilla Rocca) attempt to trim the album down to 10 tracks. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitt...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 17 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: April 22, 2020 Psalm One is a prolific trailblazer in the independent hip-hop scene. The Chicago emcee first gained national attention with 2006's 'Death of Frequent Flyer' album, and has since released a slew of releases – both as a solo artist and in various groups – in addition to touring the world. Her most recent project comes not in the form of music but a book, with her memoir 'Her Word is Bond,' detailing her journey in the music industry and th...
Jul 25, 2022•43 min
Join the Patreon! Episode #124: LA hip-hop duo Blu & Exile are about to hit the road for a west coast tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their classic debut 'Below the Heavens.' But before the celebration comes the battle, as the emcee and producer square off in a battle royale of hip-hop trivia. Who emerges the victor? Tune in to find out (and get some great anecdotes and stories from their careers along the way). questionshiphop.com Blu (IG) Exile (IG) Sean Kantrowitz IG | Twitter ...
Jul 18, 2022•57 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop In this installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST take on the task of trying to improve Big Pun's classic 1998 debut 'Capital Punishment' by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by renown battle rapper/emcee Tony Madness. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Tony Madness: @tonymadness (I...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Join the PATREON Original livestream date: January 27, 2021 Legendary producer Salaam Remi (Fugees, Nas, Amy Winehouse) gets in the hot seat to talk about some of his most acclaimed collaborations, stories from his career, and more. This is a must-listen! https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Salaam Remi: Instagram | Twitter...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Back at it with another installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, in which Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to improve an album by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by producer/emcee TzariZM to pick apart Redman's classic 1996 album 'Muddy Waters.' The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) TzariZM: @tzarizm (IG), ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 57 min
https://www.patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Original broadcast date: May 1, 2020 Emcee/producer/DJ J-Live is one of the most inventive artists in hip-hop, a student of the game and someone who has carved out his own independent career thanks to a distinct approach and style he brings to his music. In this classic episode, he puts his trivia skills to the test and also discusses the many chapters of his storied catalog, including tales surrounding his classic debut 'The Best Part,' working with pr...
Jun 20, 2022•55 min
Join our PATREON Sean "Slug" Daley of independent hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test and shares stories from his career. We also talk about Del the Funky Homosapien, the new Black Star record, Kendrick Lamar, Cypress Hill, crate-digging, touring, and much more. atmospheresucks.com
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Join our PATREON Classic episode: Warren G is a hip-hop icon and the creator of not just one of the genre's most influential sounds, but also one of the most popular and successful rap songs of all-time. In this throwback episode, he puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test and also shares stories about the making of "Regulate," his origins as a producer, Nipsey Hussle, his BBQ sauce line, and much more. Original broadcast: August 19, 2020...
Jun 06, 2022•56 min
Another installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, in which Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to improve an album by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by founder of Memphis collective Unapologetic./producer IMAKEMADBEATS to take on the herculean task of trimming down Wu-Tang Clan's 1997 double-album 'Wu-Tang Forever.' The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @mi...
May 30, 2022•2 hr 1 min
Classic episode: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has too many impressive credits to fit here, but in this throwback from our first year of live-streaming episodes, the Roots bandleader makes it evident that there is one foundational role that drives everything he does (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hamilton, Summer of Soul, Questlove Supreme): he's an encyclopedia of music knowledge! You will learn something cool in this episode! Original broadcast: July 16, 2020
May 23, 2022•52 min
