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Turntables: Hip Hop Culture & Beyond

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Come chill with the Turntables crew every week as we explore all things Hip Hop culture from its humble beginnings to the Golden Era to Today.

Wanna know what record your fav sampled? We got you! Wanna know some obscure Hip Hop facts you didn't know you needed till now? We got you! Wanna know why 90s Hip Hop/ R&B movie soundtracks are the GOAT? (Don't @ me) We got you! Wanna know who’s beefin or whether that new album is hot trash or an instant classic? We got you!
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Episodes

30. Hip Hop is 50!!!!

WE ARE BACK!!! After a LONG break we are back to celebrate Hip Hop turning 50 by giving you our 50 best Hip Hop albums!

Aug 18, 20232 hr 9 min

29. "That's a JAZZY little tune you have there"

So while we are all in the house we where getting ready for the big battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley this past Saturday. However, after things didn't work out it got social media talking! So today we do our own battle to see who would win............but first we HAVE TO ROAST TEDDY!!!

Apr 20, 20202 hr 2 min

26. CUHHHHH......

Today we discuss our top albums of the decade and who did it better

Dec 20, 20191 hr 47 min

23. Rap or Play Ball..........DON'T DO BOTH!!!

So you want to be a baller but can't seem to put the mic down to dribble, well today we talk about ball players who shouldn't have picked up the mic in the first place!

Oct 30, 20191 hr 36 min

19. Suge Knight is the NEW RED RANGER!

Description: So Hasbro owns Death Row now... This week we discuss who's the strongest member of some of Hip hop's biggest duos/groups

Aug 28, 20192 hr 24 min

16. Ya'll Love ALL WHITE PARTIES

Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded the night of the BET Awards and we just got a chance to put it up for you. Sorry for the late upload, we hope you enjoy the show and stay tune for more.

Jul 06, 20192 hr 1 min

15. Films For The CULTURE

This week we honor the contributions of visionary director John Singleton, who transitioned last week (R.I.P.) We'll discuss filmmakers who directed some of your favorite films AND hip hop/ R&B videos and pick our favorites.

May 15, 20192 hr 1 min

14. A SUCCA Proof Tribute Show

Today we discuss the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle and whether you have to step out the hood to give back.

Apr 15, 20192 hr 2 min

13. BYE GREAT VALUE CHRIS BROWN!

It's a Biggie & Phife Tribute Show! Since we lost both of them in March, we discuss our favorite songs/verses. We also talk about a lopsided one gotta go, Trina ethering Trick Daddy, Monica leaving Great Value Chris Brown and more... Check out the podcasts we mentioned in this episode: Righteous & Ratchet: https://open.spotify.com/show/53JQGprpPgCT9m4lm5XOVg The Read: https://soundcloud.com/theread...

Apr 06, 20192 hr 16 min

11. AINT NOBODY COMING TO SEE YOU OTIS!

This week we discuss who is the BEST member of notable Hip Hop & R&B groups, not your favorite but the Best. *Don't know how we forgot Wu-Tang, but the best Members are Meth & RZA, FIGHT ME! This topic was inspired by PJ of https://verysmartbrothas.theroot.com/ discussion post. Check them out!

Feb 09, 20191 hr 39 min

06. THE BREAKS

-Hip Hop Fact Push The Fader -The Cypher: This week we discuss the best storytellers and the best storytelling songs in Hip Hop. -The B Side: 50 Cent buys 200 front row tickets to Ja Rule’s concert. What's up with Nicki's ticket sales? Ava DuVernay is doing a Prince docu for Netflix. Wu-Tang does a lipstick collab...

Nov 20, 20181 hr 40 min

05. THE FOUR ELEMENTS

Hip Hop Fact Push The Fader The Cypher: This week we'll discuss the original four elements and their continual disappearance from the culture and what they would look like if we remixed them for this era. The B Side: Another Chapter in the Birdman & Lil Wayne Saga....Le Sigh. Wayne finally drops the Carter V. Cardi B Out Here Really About That Life Apparently Kanye’s SNL Rant...again Le Sigh 2 New Tupac Albums OTW?...

Nov 09, 20181 hr 7 min

04. CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP EH EH EH

Hip Hop Fact Push The Fader The Cypher: This week we’ll discuss some of the biggest labels in Hip Hop and the impact of Hip Hop based labels such as Def Jam, Bad Boy, Death Row etc on the industry including their biggest artists and singles. The B Side: Eminem's MGK diss, did we like it? Also, Ja Rule calls himself the Lebron James of rap after Em disses him again hahaha Lauryn Hill is late, what's new but now she's dropping opening acts from her tour. Drake luh the kids...and the IG models? Not...

Oct 25, 20181 hr 37 min

03. YOU KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN!

Rest in Beats Mac Miller Hip Hop Facts Push The Fader The Cypher: We discuss Eminem's surprise album, Kamikaze and the art of taking shots at other rappers. The B Side (Weekly News) Bow Wow snaps (again) Black Thought, Phonte & Rhymefest forming a rap supergroup! *Metal gear solid alert sound* Whew Chile: The Bobby Brown Movie

Oct 25, 20181 hr 37 min

02. ROCK-A-BYE GRANPA!

Hip Hop Fact Push The Fader The Cypher: Movie Soundtracks for the Culture. We discuss our favorite Hip Hop/R&B soundtracks of yesteryear. The B Side (Weekly News) Lauryn Hill writes an anthology addressing her critics Vic Mensa hosts anti bait truck shoe giveaway in Chicago to combat CPD bait truck tactic Aretha Franklin's funeral which is as long as whole work shift

Oct 25, 20181 hr 34 min

01. SOMEBODY TELL NIKKI MANAJ THAT A ROSE IS STILL A ROSE

R.I.P. Aretha Franklin: This episode is dedicated to the Queen of Soul Hip Hop Facts Push The Fader: The Guess The Sample Game The Cypher: In honor of Hip Hop's 45th birthday, we discuss who we think the most influential MCs are from every era of Hip Hop from the Birth all the way down the current Mumble Rappers. Who did it for the culture and changed the game? The B Side (Weekly News) Teyana Taylor Kicks Somebody Off Their Own Tour Nicki Minaj is Worried About Everything but Her Album Sales Rob...

Oct 25, 20181 hr 25 min
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