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In this episode, Cordell has an interesting take that the blueprint is somewhat overrated. So Cordell and I go track for track on our breakdown of the blueprint. He thinks it’s one of Jay’s laziest albums and we breakdown why. We then get into a conversation of songs being taken down from streaming. In Cordell‘s case nine of his albums were taken down. Tragic. All in all great episode. Enjoy.

This one was tough. I started recording an episode then realized it wasn’t recording. Then I recorded on my phone and it wouldn’t let me record three people so on the final take which is why I call it take 3. I was able to get Vinny and Cordell on here. Pardon the background noise. I thought it would come out clear like when I use my Rodecaster. This episode is for those who love MF DOOM. This Topic is loosely based on a conversation that was had on the way up podcast about trying to understand DOOM. Vinny, Cordell, and myself all Are DOOM heads so it was easy for us. We then get into a conversation about logic of all people and what type of hip-hop do white people detach themselves from. Very good question Cordell posed towards the end. Enjoy.

In this episode, I am joined by Cordell for an Interesting hip-hop conversation. It all started in the group chat with who had the worst verse on LL Cool J‘s classic song 4321. We then got into a whole conversation about whether Method Man is as good as us older HipHop fans say he is etc. Then we got into an overall discussion about styles back in the 90s and looking at them through a 2026 lens. Great hip-hop talks with Cordell as usual.

In this episode, I am joined by Vinny and Cordell to discuss a topic that was brought up in our group chat. Cordell was talking about how he feels Nas Lost tapes more than ILLMATIC and we had a debate on which was better, which was kind of a no brainer But a good hip hop conversation regardless. We then discussed the latest episode of Green Lantern. This episode is great for any hip-hop lover out there.

In this episode, Dula and myself have a conversation about the “mafioso“ era of hip-hop. Which then takes us into the different stereotypes of black culture. Very quick episode, but Dula and I touch on a couple of subjects. Enjoy.

I hope everybody is enjoying their summer. Hoodie season is approaching. In this episode. I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce, where we discussed Spider-Man brand, new day and episode. One of Green lantern. We then there off into the topic of whether Vlad and people like him are indeed, culture, vultures or not. We then get into a pretty heavy conversation about growing up during the crack error, and the poor conditions we grew up in, etc. I got semi- emotional. But all in all the good episode. Enjoy.

Being an independent artist, not being funded by anybody else, but yourself can be a hard job. In this episode, I speak to Cordell and Jeff Porter who are just that. Both are independent artist one from Harrisburg one from Lynn Massachusetts. I’m joined by Doula and we have a talk about what all being independent entails and The difficulties of being just that. Cordell tells us some of his interesting stories on being independent and so does Jeff. Very good conversation enjoy.

Ran into a lot of people in these Internet streets. But it’s Brother is a genuinely good positive of Lawyer. Ladies, a gentlemen @kaleafwains is a ball of positive energy. He can find them on Instagram, spreading positivity and uplifting everybody. He’s like A Brooklynite Gary Vee. Dula and myself sat down and had a conversation with him. And even Dula was moved by his words. Great positive conversation, and we also touch on some trauma. Enjoy.

Well, the title says at all. In this episode, I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce as we discuss our BIU and takes on the Odyssey. Pretty lengthy conversation, but then we get into the casting for the upcoming marvel movies. We give our thoughts on the new casting for Black Panther, as well as Ryan, Gossling, etc. We also give a rundown of christopher Nolan movies. And where do they rank. Jokes of course all throughout. Enjoy.

Talk about spontaneous. And this episode. Dula and I were about to record and simply ask a gentleman that we met at the alchemist DJ Premier concert to have a quick conversation. And right as I was texting him. He called and not only. Did he called. He had his friend with him that he wanted us to interview as well. I was joined by Two, flushing Queens and natives. Milz and AZ (not the rapper AZ). Great, hip-hop conversation. It could’ve been titled Barbershop talk, but we changed it. We eats discuss our hip-hop, top fives, as well as parenting and different eras of hip-hop. Great overall conversation that happened in real time. Getting to know these two gentlemen. Enjoy

In our latest episode , Dula, and myself recap of the amazing Star studded night we had in New York City. Going to the DJ Premier Alchemist show at Webster Hall. From fanning out to Meeting new hip-hop heads and making a few good connections, we talked about it all. Enjoy the story.

Get your note pads out. This episode is packed with a bunch of information for anybody who is interested in getting into the Music business. Dula and myself had the pleasure of having a conversation with Matthew “M80”Markoff. Some of you may not be familiar with the name, but his resume speaks for itself. From working with everybody from the WU to Snoop to Kurpupt, he’s been an A&R and music attorney for the past, 20 years. Great stories, and a lot of information. ENJOY!!

Back with another episode. In this episode, I am joined by Cordell, who starts off the episode and having a conversation about his new Mixed tape. We discuss the length of it, and the process it takes, and the sacrifice that it takes to be in this music game. We’ve been getting into a conversation about fatherhood, and the balance between being a parent & a creative. Vinny later jumps on and add to the conversation. We then talk about 1996 being Classic Year For hip-hop & discuss Albums From Time period. Cuiden, start discussing and give our reviews of the he-man movie and finish up with talking about the PlayStation six release. And there removing of physical discs. Jokes all over. Enjoy.

After losing the vocals to the episode we recorded the day before, we decided to record the very next day. Dula came to the crib and we started off talking out about hip-hop samples by Pete Rock & his production on remixes back then. We then get into talking about How New Yorkers are able to hand down public housing apartments to their children without the rent increasing. We then get into a conversation about Marvin from Raising Kanan and discussing where does he rank amongst the top shooters in the Power universe as well as all black Hood TV series. Dula also shares a very interesting story of when he was young, and the types of records his mother would play which says a lot. Glad to be back recording. Enjoy.

Pardon the delay. Had some technical difficulty with my broadcaster, which is what I used to record my episodes so I hadn’t put out an episode last week. This episode was recorded two weeks ago right before the roots picnic. I was joined by Vin Rock and we discussed TV shows for the most part. We got to punisher killshot as well as the daredevil season finale. Of course I had Vinny on to pick his brain about comparisons with the actual comic book in regards to killshot, etc. We then talk about the boys series, finale, and all the madness that that entails. We also get to the series finale of invincible Before finishing the show off talking about Aubrey Graham, of course. We give our little theories and a quick review of ice man and what we think about fandom in today’s Internet age. Enjoy.