The LOX have released Living Off Xperience , their fourth studio LP as a group. The album features production by Swizz Beatz, Scram Jones, Araab Muzik, Nottz, Scott Storch, Statik Selektah, Large Professor and more. Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch join AFH's "What's The Headline?" podcast to discuss what's kept their bond strong for more than 20 years, the importance of maintaining relationships in the music business, the roles each play in the group, working with Griselda and more. They also...
Sep 23, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Last week, Nas released his King's Disease album. Where does it stand in his catalog. We discuss that, the arrest of Jam Master Jay's suspected killers, a lawsuit against Nicki Minaj that could change how music is made, new music from The LOX & DMX, RZA & Ghostface Killah, Big K.R.I.T., and more, in this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast.
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss Nas' discography. While Nasir Jones has at least a handful of great albums, how many of them fit the criteria of a classic? If Illmatic is the lone classic in his album catalog, then what does that say about Nasty Nas place in Top MC lists, if anything at all? We delve into Nas' Hit-Boy-produced single "Ultra Black," discuss new music from Drake & Lil Durk, Anderson .Paak, Jay Rock, J.I.D., and NoName, and much, m...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Rakim has challenged Big Daddy Kane to finally battle him in the Verzuz series. Who would win? We discuss that, Rick Ross vs. 2 Chainz, Jaguar Wright's allegations against The Roots and Common, whether women MCs can gain mainstream success without showing flesh and more on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline.
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast discusses the Snoop Dogg & DMX Verzuz battle, new music by J. Cole and Joey Bada$$, why Rapsody decided to re-release music from her Eve album, Biz Markie's current serious hospitalization and more. We also debate why Killer Mike is a top 10 MC today and Logic is not. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Ambrosia For Heads Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ss... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambrosia4he...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Duckwrth was influenced by OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, The Neptunes and more, but he's carved out his own unique sound. He join's AFH's What's The Headline podcast to discuss what to expect from his upcoming Supergood album, recalls meeting Q-Tip, explains why Off The Wall is better than Thriller and more. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Ambrosia For Heads Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ss... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambrosia4he... Fa...
Jul 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Legendary MC, Producer and DJ Lord Finesse has released a project featuring his remixes of Motown classics. The Diggin' In The Crates crew member joins AFH's What's The Headline podcast to discuss how he re-made songs by Michael Jackson and DeBarge, working with Big L, his dream collaborators and more. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Ambrosia For Heads Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ss... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambrosia4he... Facebook: http://www.f...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Freddie Gibbs is one of Hip-Hop's most credible MCs. Few would put Drake in that category. So...why does Freddie list Drake as one of the 5 best MCs in Rap right now? We break it down in this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast. We also name Ambrosia For Heads Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2020 so far, review the 2020 BET Awards and much more.
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
When it comes to pushing culture forward, Hip-Hop often leads the way. However, it is still woefully behind in its treatment and portrayal of women. In this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss that, as well as AFH's editor in chief being held up at gunpoint this week, Griselda's path to becoming Hip-Hop's next moguls, Kanye West's true legacy being in fashion, Rick Rubin's attempt to reconcile with the Beastie Boys and more.
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
After releasing his song "Snow On Tha Bluff," J. Cole once again found himself found himself under attack. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss why Cole so often seems to be targeted by younger rappers. We also discuss powerful new releases from Public Enemy and DJ Premier, Anderson .Paak and Jay Rock, Beyoncé and more.
Jun 22, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Last week, Dave Chappelle released his latest comedy special, 8:46 , and it was not very funny, at all...but, that was the point. In this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss Dave's special, Hip-Hop's role in covering the events of the world, John Legend vs. Alicia Keys' Verzuz matchup, why Nicki Minaj worked with Tekashi 6ix9ine on his new Trollz song, Run The Jewels' new album, the Grammys' change to the name of Hip-Hop categories and more....
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Legendary producer Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz and more), and his longterm collaborator Don Newkirk, have joined forces again to score the docuseries Who Killed Malcolm X . In conjunction with the project, they have released a new album called By Every Means Necessary , which curates music from the show. They join Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline podcast to discuss Malcolm X, revolution, De La, Stetsasonic, KRS-One and 40 years of friendship. They also speak in-dept...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' podcast, What's The Headline, we break down why LL Cool J truly might be Hip-Hop's GOAT MC. We also discuss Swizz Beatz's proposal to pay reparations to Hip-Hop's founders, AZ's upcoming Doe Or Die 2 album, potential Verzuz battles between Big Daddy Kane and Rakim and 50 Cent and Ja Rule, the 30th Anniversary of Ice Cube's AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, and much more.
May 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In his song “Takeover,” JAY-Z says “You don’t really want it with Hov” to anyone thinking of challenging him. Now, nearly 20 years later, it’s JAY-Z who should want no parts of a battle with DMX. In the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss why. We also break down the epic verzuz battle between Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, debate how Michael Jordan's evolution as a social activist might have been a reaction to LeBron James, celebrate the life and legacy of Andre Harrell, react t...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Is there really a difference between mixtapes and albums these days? Should mixtapes be held to the same standards as albums in an artist's catalog? These question's and more are discussed in this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast. We also talk about Nas' project with Hit-Boi, Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott in the latest VERZUS matchup, new music from Skyzoo and Drake, Hip-Hop's equivalent of The Last Dance and more.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mack 10 recently explained why Westside Connection broke up, but were they ever really a group? That, Kanye West's billionaire status, Erykah Badu vs. Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre vs. Puff Daddy, Teddy Riley vs. Babyface, Griselda's rise against all odds, and more are discussed on the latest episode of Ambrosia For Heads' "What's The Headline?" podcast. We also talk about the tragic death of Fred The Godson and how COVID-19 has affected the Hip-Hop community.
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Havoc from Mobb Deep joins the latest episode of Ambrosia For Head's What's The Headline ? podcast. Havoc provides an in-depth look at the making of Mobb Deep's The Infamous , for its 25th anniversary. He discusses the producers influencing him at the time, the hundreds of records he combed through to make the album's beats, working with Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, why the album was the group's last chance to succeed, and more. He also talks extensively about his fallen friend and partner, Pro...
Apr 22, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss the epic beat battle between DJ Premier and RZA. In celebration of Q-Tip's 50th birthday, we also discuss his impact on Hip-Hop as a producer and MC, both through his solo work and his music with A Tribe Called Quest. We also talk about Black Thought's new music, RA The Rugged Man's next project, who is the greatest producer/MC of all-time, and much more. RZA vs. DJ Premier: https://youtu.be/4CTm03MdPKk Black T...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week's episode of What's The Headline podcast by Ambrosia For Heads, Reggie Williams and Jake Paine, AFH's Founder and Editor-In-Chief, respectively, discuss whether JAY-Z has been avoiding recording a song with Black Thought, Kobe Bryant's selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame, Conway's new album with Alchemist, Alchemist vs. Madlib in a beat battle, what's next for Tekashi 69, Drake's new video and more. They also discuss Common's Like Water For Chocolate album and debate whether it...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In episode 2 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss the at home DJ movement led by D-Nice, Dr. Dre's The Chronic being included in the Library of Congress, Ice Cube's Big Brother: Big 3, and more. We also talk about Eazy-E's legacy 25 years after his death and why Eazy might not get the respect he deserves.
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to episode 1 of What's The Headline, a podcast brought to you by Ambrosia For Heads. Each week, AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine will discuss life through the lens of Hip-Hop. Conducted remotely, Jake and Reggie will talk TV, Film, Sports, Current Events and, above all, Music. In addition to conversation that invites fans to participate through comments and even occasionally joining the chat, Reggie and Jake will invite artists and others to drop in and di...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
