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JAYQUAN INTERVIEWS MULT-INSTRUMENTALIST AND PRODUCER JOHN ROBIE

2026/10/05

JayQuan discusses John Robie's career and specific work on the iconic tracks that made him a giant in the worlds of dance and electronic music. Support the show

PINKY VELASQUEZ OF VANGUARD RECORDS ON TWILIGHT 22, SPECTRUM CITY & FONDA RAE

2026/08/18

Pinky Velasquez speaks with JayQuan about Twilight 22 and Electric Kingdom, a pre Public Enemy Chuck D, and mixing Fonda Rae's "Over Like A Fat Rat". Support the show

JESSE JACKSON & 1980's HIP-HOP

2026/02/20

JayQuan takes a deep dive into Jesse Jackson and how his voice, likeness and political influence surfaced in early Rap recordings. Support the show

KOOL MOE DEE'S REPORT CARD AND THE BOOGIE BOYS' RESPONSE

2025/11/07

JayQuan chronicles Kool Moe Dee's infamous 1987 report card, and "KMD Step Off" the little known response by The Boogie Boys. Support the show

REST IN PEACE HITMAN HOWIE TEE: A DJ INNOVATOR

2025/08/05

JayQuan chronicles the discography of the late legendary musician, producer, engineer, DJ and producer Howie Tee. Support the show

AIN'T NO PRESIDENTS: A RICHMOND VA STORY

2025/05/26

JayQuan explores the Richmond VA musical sound bed behind Jay=Z's debut single. Support the show

1978's "ENTERPRISE" FROM THE 'RUNAWAYS' SOUNDTRACK: THE FIRST RAP RECORD?

2025/05/04

JayQuan explores 1978's "Runaways" and its place in the Rap discography. Support the show

JAYQUAN INTERVIEWS KURTIS MANTRONIK & JUST-ICE

2025/04/19

JayQuan interviews Kurtis Mantronik and Just-Ice about their early career, discography, and their new music. Support the show

REST IN PEACE POW WOW OF THE SOUL SONIC FORCE

2025/04/06

Pow Wow of the legendary Soul Sonic Force has passed away at 62 years old. JayQuan takes a deep dive into his history as a B-Boy and MC. Support the show

HOW THE TERM FREESTYLE MORPHED FROM WRITTEN TO "OFF THE TOP"

2025/03/16

JayQuan chronicles how the definition of freestyle has changed since the late 1980s. Support the show

A TALE Of 3 TJ SWAN'S

2024/11/24

JayQuan chronicles the histories of Hip-Hop's 3 TJ Swan's, and their very different contributions to Hip-Hop. Support the show

THE BEHIND THE SCENES STORY OF RUN-DMC'S 'HERE WE GO' - AN INTERVIEW WITH PROFILE RECORDS CO FOUNDER CORY ROBBINS

2024/08/29

JayQuan Interviews Profile Records co-founder Cory Robbins about the makings of RUN-DMC's 1983 live recording. Support the show

BOB JAMES' FOUNDATIONAL BREAK BEATS - BONUS BEATS

2024/08/21

Bonus Content for The Adventures Of Bob James & The Foundational Break Beats Support the show

THE ADVENTURES OF BOB JAMES & THE FOUNDATIONAL BREAK BEATS

2024/08/19

JayQuan chronicles Bob James most popular breaks, and their influence on Hip-Hop. Support the show

CRAZY LEGS DISCUSSES BREAKIN' IN THE OLYMPICS WITH JAYQUAN

2024/08/11

Legendary B-Boy Crazy Legs of The Rock Steady Crew Discusses the inclusion of Breakin' in the Olympics, why he wasn't a judge, and the music selection. Support the show