Best Cheapshot Podcasts (2024)

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 6; MR. DALVIN (JODECI) 30:04

26d ago30:04

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 5; BRYAN ABRAMS (COLOR ME BADD) 25:24

1M ago25:24

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 4; GARFIELD (of SHAI) 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Come on an audio journey through the life of Garfield Bright of the multi-platinum R&B quartet, Shai, and find out what life was like as an aspiring b-boy and basketball player in a small town called Quincy, MA during the 1980's, how he was originally enlisted as just a replacement singer in SHAI before getting swept up into the whirlwind of succes…

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 3; JON B. 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

Come join LA Radio Legend, PJ Butta, on a guided audio tour through the life and career of 90's R&BN legend, Jon B. You'll learn what it was like growing up in the outskirts of Los Angeles, in the late 70's/80's, how Babyface intercepted his meeting with Motown before signing to Yab Yum Records in 1994, and what it felt like to have Tupac Shakur as…

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 2; TWEET (of NEXT) 34:33

3M ago34:33

34:33

Join PJ Butta on a journey through the life of Tweet, a founding member of the legendary R&B Trio, NEXT! You’ll find out why he (along with his brother, T-Low) moved away from home at the age of 12, how he muscled his way into the music industry with nothing but hard work and dedication to his craft, and ultimately was discovered and signed by none…

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SMOOTH ERA - Ep. 1; MONTELL JORDAN! 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

We all know the name Montell Jordan and his smash hit "This Is How We Do It", but where did he come from and how did he actually "do it"? Join LA Radio legend PJ Butta on a journey through Montell's incredible life and learn about the choices he made to get to the legendary status he has garnered since his reign of the 90's including where he went …

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INTRODUCING 'SMOOTH ERA' - DROPPING APRIL 8, 2024 1:26

4M ago1:26

1:26

From the "Old Heads" who brought you Fresh Era, comes the new series about the legends of 90's R&B. Season One features audio documentaries from the likes of Montell Jordan, Next, Color Me Badd, Shai, Jon B, and Jodeci. Hosted by LA Radio Pioneer, PJ Butta. Make sure to follow us @stupidflymedia or @smootherapodcast, and be on the look out for more…

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Is 'Juice' The Most Hip-Hop Movie Of All Time? 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

32:44

Juice - The Movie, The Soundtrack, and The Supervisor See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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David Faustino Goes Balistyx On L.A. 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

28:04

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Del The Funky Homosapien: From Latch-Key to Mushroom Tea 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

Teren "Del The Funky Homosapien" Jones was a latch-key kid of Oakland, CA in the 1970's, a lover of Hanna Barbera cartoons, and had advanced knowledge of computer technology from an early age. Often dismissed as "slow" in grade-school, Del took his passions and found an outlet for them all in the art of Hip-Hop. Come on a journey through his life a…

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The Arsenio Hall Show's Impact On Hip-Hop 26:16

1+ y ago26:16

26:16

The Arsenio Hall Show and The Effect It Had On Hip-Hop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Grand Royal - What Made The Beasties' Fanzine So Special? 52:32

1+ y ago52:32

52:32

Beastie Boys' Grand Royal Magazine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Butterfly (of Digable Planets): NBA Bound to An Interplanetary Sound 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler was born in Seattle, WA, but had a portal into the east coast thanks to his father. From there, he learned the coolest in Jazz music, fashion, and Hip-Hop - all in which he studied from a young age. He took the determination he formed through his love for basketball, and turned that into his pursuit of becoming a full-tim…

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The Art Of The 90's Hip-Hop Remix (Part II) 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

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The Art Of The 90's Hip-Hop Remix (Part I) 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

26:24

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INTRODUCING: GOLD RUSH: How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

25:36

If you're loving Fresh Era, please check out the newest Stupid Fly podcast "Gold Rush" where we dig deep into the understated moments of Hip-Hop history. In our premier episode, we examine the Sprite campaign that changed it all. Before the "Obey Your Thirst" campaign, Hip-Hop in advertisements was perceived as "corny". In this episode of Gold Rush…

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Peter Gunz: From Packing Steel to Shaquille O'Neal 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

Peter "Gunz" Pankey didn't just come up with his MC moniker out of nowhere. As an aspiring artist in 1980's New York, Peter used gun-running as a means to survive. Come on a journey through his life and find out what it was like seeing the crack-epidemic ravage his world, how he and Lord Tariq first met, what Steely Dan wanted for the use of his sa…

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The Legendary/Infamous "Judgment Night" Soundtrack 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

In 1993 a film emerged entitled Judgment Night featuring some high-profile starts (of the time), Emilio Estevez, Dennis Leary, Jeremy Piven, and Cuba Gooding Jr. to name a few. However, more notable than the actors, and shoot, even more notable than the movie itself, was the film's soundtrack. Released on Immortal Records (home to West-Coast legend…

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How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

25:36

Before the Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" campaign, Hip-Hop in advertisements was perceived as "corny". In this episode of Gold Rush, Sean Kantrowitz talks to the people involved in the making of this legendary, game-changing campaign, as well as the artists featured in the spots, to discuss what made this such an important part of Hip-Hop history. See …

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: Grand Puba (2021) 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

Grand Puba, born Maxwell Dixon, is an iconic figure in Hip-Hop who has lived a life filled with "balance". As a youth he "balanced" street life with an enriched education of black history. As an artist he created a lyrical style "balancing" uplifting, positive, black messages with suave, pimpalicious wordplay. And as a human he "balances" spreading…

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Kool Kim (of The U.M.C.'s): Statue of Liberty to Universal M.C. 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

40:24

Kim "Kool Kim" Sharpton was born, not only with an amazing gift in poetry, but with an uplifting, positive attitude that made it easy for him to make friends in his neighborhood of Staten Island in the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately, in the early 90's, Hip-Hop culture didn't make it easy on the people or groups that tried to uplift and have fun. Come…

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Pete Rock: From Growing Up With Heavy D to Becoming King of The S.P. 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

Peter "Pete Rock" Phillips continues to be one of the most legendary Hip-Hop producers ever. He developed his own sound early on and never waivered from who he is and what he's about. One of the most important influences that contributed to his identity was his older cousin, Heavy D. Come take the aduio journey through his life and career and find …

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2022 RAP-Up Episode With DJ EFN (Drink Champs): Tajai (Souls of Mischief) 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

Fresh Era had an amazing 2022. We got to speak with 90’s legends from coast to coast, help tell their stories, and build some new friendships along the way. One important connection we made, was with fellow podcaster, and hip-hop giant, DJ EFN (Drink Champs) who was nice enough to suggest his favorite episode from season 2 and leave us a message te…

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Speech (of Arrested Development): Milwaukee Peach to Atlanta Speech 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

44:24

Todd "Speech" Thomas was destined to be an entrepreneur. With two parents who showed him how to be successful on their own terms, Speech took the torch they gave him and ran with it. Come on a journey through his life and find out what it was like growing up in Milwaukee, becoming the first MC to release a record in the City of Cream, why he ventur…

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King Tee: Young Roger McBride to King Tee & St. Ides 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

Roger "King Tee" McBride had laser focus on becoming successful in music since he was a child. He forewent doing well in school, and in turn, got kicked out of multiple establishments in multiple states for doing so. That experience forced him onto a journey he, or his closest friends & family, never saw coming. One that would take him from becomin…

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Kid (of Kid 'N Play): Bronx Made to The High Top Fade 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

34:08

Before Christopher "Kid" Reid became one of the most iconic faces in Hip-Hop history, along with his partner in rap, Christopher "Play" Martin, he had to endure a lot to become who he is. Nothing came easy - the white people didn't respect him because he was half Jamaican. The black people laughed at him because he was half white. This meant he had…

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Gold Rush Trailer 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

1:10

Gold Rush Coming February 2023! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Sticky Fingaz (Onyx): Steady Hands on the Clippers to Sticky Fingaz on the Mic 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

Since his childhood in the 1970's, Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones manifested his destiny with his determination and undeniable hustling skills. He went from an aspiring teenage MC listening to Run DMC to being signed by the late-great Jam Master Jay. He learned how to fake-it-till-you-make-it by grabbing a pair of hair clippers and becoming one of the …

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PMD (of EPMD): The Family Business to Strictly Business 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

Parrish "PMD" Smith alongside his partner in rhyme, Erick Sermon, created EPMD - one of the most iconic Hip-Hop groups of all time. Setting trends with their music and fashion, the two carved a path for every MC that came after. In this episode hear how Parrish pivoted from sports to music, from DJing to MCing, and from MCing to artist management, …

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SEASON 2 FINALE: King T vs. J-Ro (Alkaholiks) 32:41

2y ago32:41

32:41

To finish out Season 2, we were lucky enough to get two of the most influential West-Coast, Golden Era Legends, King T ("Act A Fool", "I Got It Bad") and J-Ro of The Alkaholiks ("Hip Hop Drunkies", "Only When Im Drunk") to go toe-to-toe, to see who knows more about the era they helped create. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms tomorrow, and…

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Battle of Stony Island Audio: Open Mike Eagle vs. Sean Kantrowitz 29:30

2y ago29:30

29:30

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin - The Battle of Stony Island Audio Podcast hosts. Will it be Open Mike Eagle - Owner of Stony Island Audio & Host of "What Had Happened Was", or Sean Kantrowitz - host and creator of The Questions & Can't Knock The Shuffle? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hi…

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Live Episode: Tijah vs. Renda 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

This season, we recorded two episodes LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles - this being the second! Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Tijah, a 44 yea-old healthcare operations lead, or Renda, a 43 year-old traveling artist? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out …

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Radio Legend Episode: PJ Butta vs. Icey Ice 28:16

2y ago28:16

28:16

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be PJ Butta - legendary LA-based radio host of KKBT (The Beat) and KDAY - or DJ Icey-Ice - a staple in Los Angeles radio as well as member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew? Listen in as Majik Most puts them to the ultimate 90's Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away …

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Fan Episode: Symone vs. Drew 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Drew, a 45 Year-old salesperson, or Symone, a 30 year-old educator/healer? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequences".…

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Celebrity Episode - Mellow Man Ace vs. Rodney O 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

On this week’s episode we have the Golden Era Legends, Mellow Man Ace ("Mentirosa") and Rodney O ("U Don't Hear Me Tho") going head to head, to see who knows more about the era they helped create. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms tomorrow, and find out which legend will be going home with cash and bragging rights, and which will have to d…

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Live Episode: Simon vs. Steb 29:04

2y ago29:04

29:04

This season, we recorded two episodes LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles - this being the first! Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Simon, a 41 year-old travel consultant, or Steb, a 45 year-old restaurant owner? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will w…

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Comedian Battle: Ricky Carmona vs. Aaron Ross 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be Ricky Carmona, former host of Headspin and writer on Tosh.20 - or Aaron Ross, host of the Hip-Hop x Comedy Twitch show, Who's The Ross? Listen in as Majik Most puts them to the ultimate 90's Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights…

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Fan Episode: Rey vs. Brandon 28:34

2y ago28:34

28:34

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Rey, a 50 year old respiratory therapist from Los Angeles, or Branden, a 45 year old publishing director? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "H…

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Rap Sucks Radio Edition: Kev Sakoda vs. Trek Life 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be Kev Sakoda, one half of Rap Sucks Radio, or Trek Life,the OTHER half of Rap Sucks Radio? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin W…

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HEADSPIN SEASON 2 TRAILER! 1:52

2y ago1:52

1:52

Headspin - The only Golden-Era Hip-Hop Trivia Podcast is back and better than ever. Season 2 drops Wednesday May 18th, and will feature celebrity contestants such as Open Mike Eagle, King Tee, Mellow Man Ace, and many more. Who will go home with cash and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded Hip-Hop Wheel Of Consequences? Listen to …

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Masta Ace: From The Symphony to The I.N.C. 44:04

2+ y ago44:04

44:04

Duval "Masta Ace" Clear has built a legacy that will live on forever, but it didn't come easy. He has had to pivot and rebrand multiple times in his career, but with each new iteration has come classic records that have stood the test of time. Come on an audio journey through his life to hear how he survived being a latch-key kid in 70's Brooklyn, …

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Mellow Man Ace: Cuban Lottery to Soul Assassins Camaraderie 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

37:10

Ulpiano Reyes, better known as Mellow Man Ace, was born with the Midas touch. As a toddler he won the Cuban Lottery which made it possible for him and his family to migrate to the United States. Come on the audio journey through his life and find out the origin story of The Godfather of Latin Rap - from growing up with his brother Sen Dog of Cypres…

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Tajai (Souls of Mischief): Master of Dialect to Professional Architect 34:40

2+ y ago34:40

34:40

Tajai Massey was raised in Oakland, CA during the explosion of Hip-Hop in the early 80's. His father, who worked at Stanford University, instilled a work ethic in him from a young age, but permitted his exploration of the emerging genre of music, as long as he maintained good grades at school. Come listen to an audio journey through the life of Sou…

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C.L. Smooth: The True Story of T.R.O.Y. and Corey 33:36

2+ y ago33:36

33:36

Corey "C.L. Smooth" Penn is one of the most recognizable voices of the Golden Era. Also known as The Mecca Don, CL breathed new life into 90's hip-hop by incorporating honest lyrics and sharing real emotions in his rhymes. Through that, he and Pete Rock created one of the most iconic songs in music history - They Reminisce Over You - A tribute to h…

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Al Skratch: Subway Stops to The King of Pop 33:36

2+ y ago33:36

33:36

Although Al Skratch's success seemingly came towards the end of The Golden Era, he had actually been an architect, helping build the blueprint, for years before. Raised in the 70's, Al saw the rise of Hip-Hop in popular culture from the city he was born, Brooklyn, and took it with him when he relocated to Harlem as an early teen. Come on an audio j…

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Arabian Prince: Electronics To Supersonic 34:40

2+ y ago34:40

34:40

Kim "Arabian Prince" Nazel is the overshadowed member of "The World's Dangerous Crew", NWA...but he prefers it that way. Growing up in Compton, CA in the late 60's, Arabian was guided by his gang-banging family members and taught what NOT to do. Instead of taking the route of street thuggery, he found a passion in music and electronics and forged h…

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Shyheim AKA The Rugged Child: Shaolin Projects to Wu-Tang Prospect 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

28:48

Shyheim Franklin wasn't anything like the other child rappers of the 90's. He was from a different borough, wrote his own rhymes, and was mentored by one of the greatest crews to ever exist - The Wu-Tang Clan. Come on an audio tour of The Rugged Child's life and find out what it was like to perform at Madison Square Garden alongside Biggie & Pac at…

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Money B (of Digital Underground): Black Panther to Break Dancer 31:42

2+ y ago31:42

31:42

Much like the music Ronald "Money B" Brooks, his upbringing was far from the norm. A Philadephia transplant whose parents moved him to the Bay Area to work for the Black Panthers in the early 1970s, Money B quickly learned what having a strong community meant. He took that knowledge and applied it to his networking and worked his way from breakdanc…

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Buckshot (of Black Moon): From Bucktown To Duck Down 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

37:04

Kenyatta "Buckshot" Blake is so much more than just one-third of the legendary rap group Black Moon. Not only did his debut album "Enta Da Stage" influence a whole generation of underground rappers to follow in his footsteps in the mid-'90s, but it also introduced the world to the rest of his crew, the Boot Camp Clik. Taking a page out of his fathe…

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Krazy Drayz (of Das EFX): Illegal Activity to Bum Stiggedy 48:16

2+ y ago48:16

48:16

The contributions of Krazy Drayz and the iconic duo he created, Das EFX, are often overlooked. His rise from being an Jamaican-immigrant-turned-New-Jersey-resident into an iconic Hip-Hop superstar was so rapid and groundbreaking that it didn't take long for biters to swarm. If it wasn't for their innovative style, there would be no Kriss Kross "Jum…

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