Episodes
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Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first.
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The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks.
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Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.
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Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber?
We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem.
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Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995.
Platinum Era playlist is listed below.
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Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era.
Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life
Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist:
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Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series.
Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches
Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5 -
Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career.
Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude
Best of Nas' King's Disease Series
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2 -
As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.
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Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs.
Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks.
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The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks.
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Where I Wanna Pod
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs.
Email feedback to [email protected]
G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist
Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0
Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
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Podulators!!!! Mount Up.
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre.
Email feedback to [email protected]
G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist
Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0
Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
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Nuthin' But a Pod Thang
"We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want"
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang".
Email feedback to [email protected]
G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist
Dar-1 Classic G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wHlUnmyPASFjZQSdeAAL0?si=0b0777c552284c94
Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
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Planet Pod
Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them?
Guest: Cousin Neri
We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre.
Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic".
Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night"
Email feedback to [email protected]
Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44f57
Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity
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Int'l Podders Anthem
For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album.
Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up
Email questions to [email protected]
Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here.
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Tear da Pod Up
Guest: Ashley Reynolds
We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups.
The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them.
Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip
Email questions to [email protected]
Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9 -
Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It
Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group. -
Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK.
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Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career.
Key Track: Nobody - Show more
