Best Cuban Family Roots Podcasts (2024)

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SCRAM JONES / EARLY MC DAYS / WORKING WITH WUTANG, BUILT FOR CUBAN LINX 2 / THE SHADE45 SCRAMBLE MIX / KENDRICK VS DRAKE 1:11:06

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Send us a Text Message. Straight out of New Rochelle, Scram Jones is a producer, DJ and rapper from New Rochelle, New York. He has produced music for Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Styles P, Tragedy Khadafi, Jadakiss, Saigon, Dipset, T.I., and Troy Ave. He has been featured in The Source magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column. FOLLOW SCRAM JONES ON INSTAGRA…

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DOMINO'S WITH HOUSE SHOES / THE AI INFLUENCE ON HIP-HOP BATTLES / HONORING MARY J. BLIGE & A TRIBE CALLED QUEST / WTF WAS THAT, PREEM?! 1:17:58

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Send us a Text Message. Guess Who's Back.. 🏠 👟 "I need singularities. None of these motherfuckers are singularities." - House Shoes Competition in rap beef has become less about music and more about social media and gimmicks. Kendrick vs Drake (or AI?) The quality of the beat is crucial in a diss track, as it sets the tone and credibility of the ar…

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SHAWN J. PERIOD® / HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US / WORKING WITH BLACKSTAR / DRUMSTACKS 1:15:18

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Send us a Text Message. Happy 1 Year Anniversary to us. We are running it back this week with our first ever episode with the great Shawn J. Period. Follow us on Instagram Here Support the Show. WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.comBy React & Eddie James

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14KT / WORKING WITH ELZHI & BLACK THOUGHT / MASCHINE VS MPC / TOP 3 CHOPPERS OF ALL TIME? 1:44:28

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Send us a Text Message. Michigan's Karat Gold Classic Kid. Producer. Artist. DJ. National Beat Battle Champion Self-Proclaimed Chop Artist - one who specializes in the true art of sampling and sonically "chopping" records to create unique beats and cool sound collages. 1/7th of the mighty Athletic Mic League. Member of Jaded Incorporated and RSXGLD…

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DJ RHETTMATIC OF THE WORLD FAMOUS BEAT JUNKIES / RHETT GOT BEATS! / THE DJ BATTLE SCENE / DJING FOR J-DILLA / BEAT JUNKIES INSTITUTE OF SOUND 2:31:40

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Send us a Text Message. Dj Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies has been DJing for well over 20 years. A Dj champion, member of The Visionaries, Crown Royale, Dirty Disco Squares & the Cypress Junkies, Rhett has been producing for just about the same period of time, creating backdrops for artists from Aloe Blacc to Ras Kass on well over 50 r…

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UNCLE SHOES KNOWS 2:12:38

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Send us a Text Message. VISIT STREET CORNER MUSIC - https://streetcornerscm.com/ Uncle Shoes Knows.. “House Shoes, AKA Michael Buchanan, isn’t concerned with popularity. Unfailingly outspoken, the Detroit-born DJ and producer condemns and exalts music with equal vigor. If he hates your record, expect soul-atomizing honesty. If he loves it, he’ll pl…

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Descendant of the Crypto Jews 19:27

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In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing Genie Milgrom. Genie is a Cuban-American born to a Catholic family. She wrestled most of the life with the Catholic dogma and although rooted in a traditional Catholic family, she converted to Judaism. She immersed herself in the search for her past and in her quest to discover her ancestry discover…

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STRO ELLIOT OF THE ROOTS / STRO X SCM BEGINNINGS / SOUL 2 STRO! / HOW MANY TEXTS DID QUESTLOVE SEND ? / LIFE ON TV WITH JIMMY FALLON / PLAYLIST RETREAT WITH DJ JAZZY JEFF 2:42:28

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Send us a Text Message. As a child of military parents, Stro Elliot traveled the world marinating in a record collection that spanned from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, to funk/soul luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, and Prince. Studying trumpet, piano, drums and guitar in his teens, Stro became a skilled multi-instrument…

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CURTISS KING / DIYERS / SPOTIFY IS CROOKED / THE FIGHT FOR MUSICAL INDEPENDENCE / CONCERTS FROM HOME / 2:55:42

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Send us a Text Message. Visit Curtissking.com and support the DIYER movement. Buy Curtiss King's Music on Bandcamp Extended Warranty is out NOW. Buy the physical copy here Curtiss King is a prolific rapper, music producer, and a guiding light for independent artists worldwide. With a career that spans over a 20 years, King has not only left his mar…

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ITS DILLA WEEK / NEW GEAR FROM AKAI (AND IT IS UGLY) / GRAMMY WRAP UP / JELLY ROLL WHO? / BOOTSY AND JB ACID ORANGE JUICE 1:03:42

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Send us a Text Message. By far one of the funniest episodes yet. Lock in with our special guest co-hosts Divine Drummah & Mentplus on this week's episode as we discuss a week in music, including the legacy of J-Dilla, The Grammys, and of course we sprinkled in some Rewhips from Divine Drummah, and some heat from Mentplus. This week's episode is bro…

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ODDISEE / LOW BUDGET CREW / TOP 3 DUAL THREAT? / BALANCING LIFE AS A MUSICIAN AND A FAMILY MAN / STANS!!! / I AM NOT A VEGAN 1:26:21

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Send us a Text Message. DMV rapper and record producer Oddisee realized early on that purpose and success are self-designated. Born Amir Elkhalifa in Washington D.C. to a Sudanese father and African American mother, and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, he bore witness to stark inequity early in life and became as political as the city he…

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DA BEATMINERZ / MR WALT & DJ EVIL DEE! / BLACK MOON / SMIFF N WESSUN / ORIGIN STORIES OF DA BEATMINERZ / NEW ALBUM?! 1:58:26

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Send us a Text Message. The production team known as Da Beatminerz came together in the late '90s to rejuvenate hip-hop with their purist aesthetics, which looked back to the genre's pioneering New York-based producers rather than the contemporary synthesizer-based sounds that were suddenly becoming the norm. Led by brothers DJ Evil Dee and Mr. Wal…

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KAMAU / THE ORIGINS OF BRAZILIAN HIPHOP AND ITS PIONEERS / BESTIES WITH KURTIS BLOW?! / 1:39:15

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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THECHOPSHOP at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code THECHOPSHOP. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™ KAMAU is a Sao Paulo-based Brazilian Hip …

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BUCKWILD / DITC / WORKING WITH BIG L, BIGGIE, DITC AND MORE / BLACK ROB'S WHOA - THE STORY BEHIND THE GREATEST CLUB RECORD OF ALL TIME 1:59:31

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Send us a Text Message. Bronx-born producer Buckwild was, and continues to be, instrumental in this ever-growing movement. For the past few years, hip-hop producer, Buckwild, has contributed a countless amount of classics to a game that's a mere 20 years into its prime. Alumni of the D.T.I.C.(Diggin' in the Crates) school of beat making, Buckwild-a…

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BEATS WITH FRIENDS AND MORE WITH DJ REACT / 2023 RAP UP 1:41:14

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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year, people. This episode is a THANK YOU to all our listeners and guests who have came on the show and supported us throughout our first year. All the records you hear in this medley are from producers who have been guests on The Chop Shop. Sit back, relax, smoke something, and enjoy. - React & Eddie This week's e…

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JR SWIFTZ / PRODUCTION FOR GRISELDA, ELZHI, SKYZOO & MORE 1:14:37

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Send us a Text Message. JR Swiftz - https://www.instagram.com/jrswiftzofficial/ JR Swiftz is a hip hop producer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His journey into beat making began shortly after relocating to Virginia at the age of ten. There he would watch his father Jayswiftz who is also a producer, interact with many well known artists such…

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KHRYSIS / JAMLA RECORDS / THE SOUL COUNCIL / LITTLE BROTHER / WORKING WITH SEAN PRICE 1:36:42

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Send us a Text Message. https://www.khrysis.com/discography-2-columns/ When it comes to pure Hip Hop production with ranges in soundscape from gritty to jazzy, and harmonic, with intricate melodies and diverse drum beats, there aren’t many more renowned in the underworld than beatsmith, Khrysis. The Durham, NC producer is signed to Grammy Award win…

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End of Year 2023 Wrap up 1:32:28

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In this episode I compiled three fascinating interviews from years passed. If you never listened to these episodes before, this interviews are fascinating. The first is with Alina Garcia LaPuerta who discussed Spanish Nobility in Cuba through her book, La Belle Creole: The Cuban Countess who Captivated Havana, Madrid and Paris. Next, I am fortunate…

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When We Praise - Mr. Lee feat Slim Thug, Hi Jackson, and Fred Hammond 3:06

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Send us a Text Message. Enjoy this exclusive unreleased record by Mr. Lee feat Slim Thug, Hi Jackson, and Fred Hammond. Special shoutout to Mr. Lee for allowing us to debut this song off his upcoming Album "Glory". Support the Show. WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.comBy React & Eddie James

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MR. LEE / RAP-A-LOT RECORDS / WORKING WITH DRAKE, SLIM THUG, SCARFACE & OTHERS / THE INS AND OUTS OF MUSIC CONTRACTS 1:36:18

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Send us a Text Message. Buy "Give 'Em The Biz" - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/give-em-the-biz-leroy-williams/1142974613 Mr. Lee's Website - https://mrleeonthetrack.com/ Since the early 90s, Lee has not only helped create the trademark sound of the South, but he has also laced beats for an impressive multitude of artists including the revered Tu…

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JESSE WEST / 3RD EYE / RECORDING BIGGIES DEMO TAPE / EARLY UPTOWN RECORDS & BAD BOY / STEP INTO A WORLD GREATEST HIPHOP RECORD OF ALL TIME? 2:34:03

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Send us a Text Message. This is our longest episode to date, and long overdue. Take a trip down the Hiphop History Highway with the Legendary Jesse West as he speaks on his works with The Notorious B.I.G, KRS One, Xzibit, and others. Jesse West, a.k.a. 3rd Eye is a producer/rapper. Jesse grew up in the Bronx River Projects, where the Master/Teacher…

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FLIP THAT SHIT, UNRELEASED - THE NOTORIOUS BIG, 3RD EYE, ONYX, NAUGHTY BY NATURE 4:25

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Send us a Text Message. Tap in and listen to this exclusive unreleased record "Flip That Shit" Featuring Jesse West(3rd Eye), The Notorious BIG, Onyx, and Naughty By Nature! Support the Show. WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.comBy React & Eddie James

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DJ SPINNA, THE STORY OF WONDER-FULL, SOUL SLAM, AND THE MOST ICONIC PARTY BREAK RECORD OF ALL TIME 1:15:13

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Send us a Text Message. DJ Spinna is an anomaly. As a world-renowned DJ, producer, remixer, label head, promoter, curator, and influencer-- Spinna has crafted his artistic vision since the 1990s. His musical spectrum spans all flavors-- from Hip-Hop [as founding member of The Jigmastas], to Soul and R&B [authoring remixes for Stevie Wonder and Mary…

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BEATS BY JT 58:28

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Send us a Text Message. Beats By JT, a 17-year-old producer and finger drummer, has an impressive journey in the music industry. His passion for music began at a young age, as he started playing a full drum set at the tender age of 3. By the time he was 7, he was creating beats on GarageBand, showcasing his natural talent and knack for music produc…

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SNDTRAK / THE SOUL COUNCIL 1:22:26

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Send us a Text Message. Sndtrak on Bandcamp - https://sndtrak.bandcamp.com/ Flips Vol 2 - https://streetcornerscm.com/collections/lp/products/sndtrak-flips-vol-2-lp-clear-vinyl Madlib, 9th Wonder, Ski Beatz, Battlecat—this is a shortlist of revered veteran hip-hop producers who’ve expressed admiration for Sndtrak. House Shoes, the vaunted Detroit D…

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EP 27, HOUSE SHOES / BOSS, STREET CORNER MUSIC 1:29:11

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Send us a Text Message. VISIT STREET CORNER MUSIC - https://streetcornerscm.com/ “House Shoes, AKA Michael Buchanan, isn’t concerned with popularity. Unfailingly outspoken, the Detroit-born DJ and producer condemns and exalts music with equal vigor. If he hates your record, expect soul-atomizing honesty. If he loves it, he’ll play it endlessly.” “H…

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SCRAM JONES / EARLY MC DAYS / WORKING WITH WUTANG, BUILT FOR CUBAN LINX 2 / THE SHADE45 SCRAMBLE MIX / KENDRICK VS DRAKE 1:11:06

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DOMINO'S WITH HOUSE SHOES / THE AI INFLUENCE ON HIP-HOP BATTLES / HONORING MARY J. BLIGE & A TRIBE CALLED QUEST / WTF WAS THAT, PREEM?! 1:17:58

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SHAWN J. PERIOD® / HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US / WORKING WITH BLACKSTAR / DRUMSTACKS 1:15:18

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14KT / WORKING WITH ELZHI & BLACK THOUGHT / MASCHINE VS MPC / TOP 3 CHOPPERS OF ALL TIME? 1:44:28

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DJ RHETTMATIC OF THE WORLD FAMOUS BEAT JUNKIES / RHETT GOT BEATS! / THE DJ BATTLE SCENE / DJING FOR J-DILLA / BEAT JUNKIES INSTITUTE OF SOUND 2:31:40

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UNCLE SHOES KNOWS 2:12:38

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Descendant of the Crypto Jews 19:27

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STRO ELLIOT OF THE ROOTS / STRO X SCM BEGINNINGS / SOUL 2 STRO! / HOW MANY TEXTS DID QUESTLOVE SEND ? / LIFE ON TV WITH JIMMY FALLON / PLAYLIST RETREAT WITH DJ JAZZY JEFF 2:42:28

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CURTISS KING / DIYERS / SPOTIFY IS CROOKED / THE FIGHT FOR MUSICAL INDEPENDENCE / CONCERTS FROM HOME / 2:55:42

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ITS DILLA WEEK / NEW GEAR FROM AKAI (AND IT IS UGLY) / GRAMMY WRAP UP / JELLY ROLL WHO? / BOOTSY AND JB ACID ORANGE JUICE 1:03:42

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ODDISEE / LOW BUDGET CREW / TOP 3 DUAL THREAT? / BALANCING LIFE AS A MUSICIAN AND A FAMILY MAN / STANS!!! / I AM NOT A VEGAN 1:26:21

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DA BEATMINERZ / MR WALT & DJ EVIL DEE! / BLACK MOON / SMIFF N WESSUN / ORIGIN STORIES OF DA BEATMINERZ / NEW ALBUM?! 1:58:26

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KAMAU / THE ORIGINS OF BRAZILIAN HIPHOP AND ITS PIONEERS / BESTIES WITH KURTIS BLOW?! / 1:39:15

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BUCKWILD / DITC / WORKING WITH BIG L, BIGGIE, DITC AND MORE / BLACK ROB'S WHOA - THE STORY BEHIND THE GREATEST CLUB RECORD OF ALL TIME 1:59:31

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BEATS WITH FRIENDS AND MORE WITH DJ REACT / 2023 RAP UP 1:41:14

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JR SWIFTZ / PRODUCTION FOR GRISELDA, ELZHI, SKYZOO & MORE 1:14:37

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KHRYSIS / JAMLA RECORDS / THE SOUL COUNCIL / LITTLE BROTHER / WORKING WITH SEAN PRICE 1:36:42

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End of Year 2023 Wrap up 1:32:28

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When We Praise - Mr. Lee feat Slim Thug, Hi Jackson, and Fred Hammond 3:06

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MR. LEE / RAP-A-LOT RECORDS / WORKING WITH DRAKE, SLIM THUG, SCARFACE & OTHERS / THE INS AND OUTS OF MUSIC CONTRACTS 1:36:18

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JESSE WEST / 3RD EYE / RECORDING BIGGIES DEMO TAPE / EARLY UPTOWN RECORDS & BAD BOY / STEP INTO A WORLD GREATEST HIPHOP RECORD OF ALL TIME? 2:34:03

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FLIP THAT SHIT, UNRELEASED - THE NOTORIOUS BIG, 3RD EYE, ONYX, NAUGHTY BY NATURE 4:25

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DJ SPINNA, THE STORY OF WONDER-FULL, SOUL SLAM, AND THE MOST ICONIC PARTY BREAK RECORD OF ALL TIME 1:15:13

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BEATS BY JT 58:28

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SNDTRAK / THE SOUL COUNCIL 1:22:26

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EP 27, HOUSE SHOES / BOSS, STREET CORNER MUSIC 1:29:11

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