Best Philaflava Podcasts (2024)

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Take It Personal (Ep 149: A Tribute to Midnight Marauders) 1:47:56

5h ago1:47:56

1:47:56

On episode 149, we're honoring this 1993 musical masterpiece. This classic ATCQ album embodies everything that made us me fall in love with hip-hop. It was pure perfection. An absolute game changer and the album that helped usher in the 2nd golden era. Like what we’ve recently done with Paul’s Boutique, we strip this album completely and build it b…

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Take It Personal (Pharoahe Monch Interview '24) 51:42

9h ago51:42

51:42

Pharoahe Monch stopped by to discuss his concert at Lincoln Center in NYC, to celebrate the 25-Anniversary of his classic, Internal Affairs. Special guests include M.O.P., Large Professor, Talib Kweli, Styles & Prince Po, so you're not going to want to miss this show. Pharoahe talks about his upcoming Roc Nation album, External Affairs. We get into…

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Take It Personal (Ep 148: Take It Down) with Pharoahe Monch 3:09:50

15d ago3:09:50

3:09:50

On episode 148, we've got a bunch of new(er) music on deck like Rakim, Common & Pete Rock, Madlib, Conway The Machine, Chuck Strangers, Supastition, 2Mex, Fashawn, Apathy, Mach-Hommy, Your Old Droog, Brother Ali, General Steele, Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd, Rome Streetz, Da Beatminerz, Spice 1, Marv Won, Slum Village, Roc Marciano and Tha Dogg Pound…

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Take It Personal (Ep 147: Bangers & Mash) 2:20:17

1M ago2:20:17

2:20:17

On episode 147, we're turning up the BPMs for some head smashers. You're going to call Safelite for a new windshield after this episode. We've got bangers from Ghostface Killah, M.O.P, Nature, Smif N Wessun, Pete Rock, Juggaknots, Ras Kass, Non Phixon, Cali Agents, Darc Mind and Vakill.At the break, we discuss freestyle rappers. That's right, we ta…

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Take It Personal (Ep 146: Vibes & Stuff) 2:33:31

2M ago2:33:31

2:33:31

On episode 146 we're bringing you vibes and stuff. After giving you nothing but tributes all year, we're pivoting to an episode of just lounging. We've got music from The Mighty Mos Def, Aceyalone, People Under The Stairs, Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, J-Live, Common, Redman, Jay Electronica, Common and A Tribe Called Quest to name a fe…

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Take It Personal (Ep 145: A Tribute to Paul's Boutique) 2:06:29

3M ago2:06:29

2:06:29

Episode 145 is something DJ 360 has dreamed about doing since 1989. To tackle the brilliance behind Paul's Boutique is no easy feat but on this episode you'll hear each track being reproduced with original samples, both original and new production all to breath new life into this 35 year old masterpiece. Side A To All the Girls Shake Your Rump John…

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Take It Personal (Ep 144: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 2) 3:15:10

3M ago3:15:10

3:15:10

Episode 144 is our final installment of our 2-part Little Brother tribute. We're finishing up this homage with your favorites from their illustrious catalog, as well as the compilations, mixtapes and other dope collabos. Our exclusive interview with Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh is now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out our new items in …

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Take It Personal (Ep 143: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 1) 3:14:01

4M ago3:14:01

3:14:01

Episode 143 is part 1 of our Little Brother tribute. We're deep diving in their catalog and hitting you with your favorites, the collabos, the bootlegs and b-sides, the mixtape joints and both Pooh and Phonte's solo work. Our exclusive interview with Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh is now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out our new items in…

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Take It Personal (Ep 142: Ice Cube Tribute Pt. 2) 3:20:49

5M ago3:20:49

3:20:49

Episode 142 is part 2 of our Ice Cube tribute. We're hitting you with the classic Cube features, collabos and soundtrack selections, as well as the continuation of our vintage Ice Cube discography. You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. www.takeitpersonalradio.com Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradioOnline store: http…

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Take It Personal (Little Brother Interview) 2:33:44

5M ago2:33:44

2:33:44

Every once in a while, an interview turns more into a conversation amongst rap dudes. We anticipated having Rapper Big Pooh and Phonte for just 45 minutes, so when I tell you the interview lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes, it tells you just how funny and relatable these guys are to talk to. We covered an awful lot, yet it wasn't nearly enough once it …

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Take It Personal (Ep 141: Ice Cube Tribute Pt. 1) 2:51:31

5M ago2:51:31

2:51:31

Episode 141 is part 1 of our Ice Cube tribute. We're going back to the days of the C.I.A. to N.W.A. and then on to his solo career. At the break, we discuss the importance of Ice Cube's first two classic albums and the complete dominate he had in the early 90s in both music and movies. You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. …

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Take It Personal (Ep 140: Fat Beats & Blunts) 2:56:28

6M ago2:56:28

2:56:28

Welcome to season 7 of your favorite podcast. On episode 140, we're paying homage to a time in hip-hop, where the underground dominated our decks and digging at Fat Beats was the ultimate high. We've done 3 tributes to the indie hip-hop era, but sometimes you just want an episode to take you back to that special place. If you ever experienced runni…

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Take It Personal (Ep 138: This One's For Barkley) 3:16:54

7M ago3:16:54

3:16:54

On Episode 138, we're paying respects to our late friend and longtime supporter of Take It Personal, Matt "Barkley" Temchatin. Many of you knew Barkley as @HipHopAutographs, as he was one of the most celebrated hip-hop collectors online. Barkley unexpectedly passed away a few months ago, so we wanted to honor him with our last episode of 2023. Bark…

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Take It Personal (Dart Adams Interview) 1:20:52

7M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Dart Adams, author, journalist, hip-hop enthusiast and human database stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston. ⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠

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Take It Personal (Esoteric of Czarface Interview) 1:37:51

7M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Esoteric, of 7L & Esoteric and Czarface stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston. ⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠

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Take It Personal (Jon Anik Interview) 59:20

7M ago59:20

59:20

Jon Anik, sports broadcaster and UFC's play-by-play commentator, stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston. We get into his love for 90's hip-hop, Boston sports and a little MMA as well.⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal…

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Take It Personal (Ep 137: Boston Tribute Pt. 2) with Edo. G & Jon Anik 2:41:52

8M ago2:41:52

2:41:52

Episode 137 is our 2nd and final installment of our Boston Tribute and it features the legendary Edo. G and Jon Anik. We've got music from Special Teams, Guru, 7L & Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Maspyke, Akrobatik, Ripshop, Reks, Insight, Big Shug, Termanology, K.T., Porn Theatre Ushers and more. Plus special guests Edo. G and Jon Anik stop by to discuss all …

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Take It Personal (Ep 136: Boston Tribute Pt. 1) with Dart Adams & Esoteric 5:55:49

8M ago5:55:49

5:55:49

Episode 136 was originally scheduled to be just one episode, but in typical Take It Personal fashion, it's now become a 2-part Boston Tribute. We've got music from MC Keithy E, The Gang Starr Posse, Sir Jake, T.D.S. Mob, Joint Ventures, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, 7L & Esoteric, Insight, Krumbsnatcha, Big Shug, Termanology, Reks, Scientifik, Almighty RSO, …

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Take It Personal (Ep 135: The Reset) 2:47:34

10M ago2:47:34

2:47:34

On Episode 135, we've decided after a summer being stuck in the 90's and most recently, our Ultramagnetic MC's 2-part series, it's time for a quick reset. We're going back to our roots - our sweet spot - our comfort zone and giving you an episode to remind you why you started listening to Take It Personal in the first place. We've got music from Gr…

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Take It Personal (Ep 133: Ultramagnetic MC's Interview + LP Spotlight) with Kool Keith & Ced Gee 3:07:14

11M ago3:07:14

3:07:14

On Episode 133, we linked up with Kool Keith and Ced Gee of Ultramagnetic MC's to discuss their legendary careers. Both originators and innovators, who helped usher in a new sound, all while laying the blueprint down for the underground. What started out an interview dissecting things in chronological order, turned into a session of guys having fun…

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Take It Personal (Ep 132: 90's Flashback Pt. 5) 4:13:59

11M ago4:13:59

4:13:59

On Episode 132, we're bringing you the 5th and final installment of our 90's Flashback series. This is our potpourri edition. We've got music from Prince, Missy Elliott, Jamiroquai, Weezer, Daft Punk, Rage Against The Machine, Uncle Luke, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Jane's Addiction, Biggie, Nine Inch Nails, LL Cool J and Janet Jackson. Plus medleys dedic…

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Take It Personal (Ep 131: 90's Flashback Pt. 4 - The Hip-Hop Edition) 5:32:53

12M ago5:32:53

5:32:53

On Episode 131, we're bringing you the 4th installment of our 90's Flashback series. This is our Hip-hop edition with 3 masterful mixes featuring over 110+ tracks and 5+ hours of music. We got classics, anthems and remixes from Ice Cube, Redman, De La Soul, Heavy D., EPMD, Mobb Deep, Eric B & Rakim to Das EFX. The 90's were hands down the best deca…

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Take It Personal (Ep 130: 90's Flashback Pt. 3 - The R&B Edition) 4:17:54

1y ago4:17:54

4:17:54

On Episode 130, we're bringing you the 3rd installment of our 90's Flashback series. On this R&B Edition, we have music from Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, D'Angelo, SWV, R. Kelly, Usher, Boyz II Men, plus a little hip-hop love from LL, Biggie, Nas, Jay, Mobb Deep, Foxy Brown and Lil Kim. 90's R&B was a special time for many of us and if you lived it, you …

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Take It Personal (Ep 129: 90's Flashback Pt. 2) 3:37:15

1y ago3:37:15

3:37:15

On Episode 129, we're bringing you the 2nd installment of our 90's Flashback series. This decade was a special time for many of us and if you lived it, you loved it! We have music from The Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Beck, Guns N' Roses, Ice Cube, Oasis, Sublime, No Doubt, Cypress Hill and plenty more. We also have special tributes dedicated to Nirvan…

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Take It Personal (Ep 128: 90's Flashback Pt. 1) 3:30:09

1y ago3:30:09

3:30:09

On Episode 128, we're staying in the 90's but this time we're incorporating all types of music that defined the decade. Just like we did with the 80's flashback on Episode 78, this show feature the sounds of the 90's courtesy of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Guns N' Roses, Radiohead, Portishead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boyz II Men, A Tribe Called Quest, Beast…

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Take It Personal (Ep 127: New Sh!t) 2:46:23

1+ y ago2:46:23

2:46:23

Episode 127 we're hitting the pause button on the golden era and giving you an entire show of new shit! If you haven't been keeping up, there's been plenty of dope hip-hop to come out in the 1st quarter of '23. On this episode, we're playing joints from Ty Farris, Napoleon Da Legend, Rome Streetz, Mickey Diamond, Meyhem Lauren, Supastition, Stove G…

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Take It Personal (Ep 126: CB4 Gusto) 2:49:48

1+ y ago2:49:48

2:49:48

Episode 126 is chock-full of treats, you'll need to check your insulin levels after listening to. We're talking demos, bootlegs, remixes, deep cuts and classics from 1992 all the way to 1996. Originally titled the Tiramisu episode to compliment 360's Chef's Special, we thought playing The Message, talking about It Was Written at the break and givea…

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Take It Personal (Ep 125: Chef's Special) 2:39:28

1+ y ago2:39:28

2:39:28

Episode 125 is an episode DJ 360 has been wanting to do since the inception of Take It Personal. After 124 episodes and over 620 hours of TIP content, our DJ finally gets his wish. We're calling this the Chef's Special. Once upon a time DJ's went on a feeling and you weren't quite sure what path the music would take you on, you just know it would t…

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Take It Personal (Ep 124: Trugoy Tribute) 3:11:30

1+ y ago3:11:30

3:11:30

Episode 124 is our tribute to David Jolicoeur aka Plug Two aka Trugoy the Dove aka 1/3 of one of the greatest groups of all-time. Please join us in this celebration as we take you on this incredible lyrical journey courtesy of Trugoy. Shouts to Pharoahe Monch, Apathy, Open Mike Eagle, Supastition & Jeru The Damaja for being a part of this tribute. …

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Take It Personal (Ep 123: NYC Air Play - College Edition) 3:19:37

1+ y ago3:19:37

3:19:37

On Episode 123, we're finishing up our NYC Air Play series but this time giving you the college radio version. Last episode we had plenty of G-Unit, Dipset, D-Block, Terror Squad and The Roc, but this episode we're giving you Non Phixion, Screwball, Wee Bee Foolish, D.I.T.C., Juggaknots, Bumpy Knuckles, El-P and J-Live to provide the perfect balanc…

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Take It Personal (Ep 122: NYC Mix Show) 3:03:09

1+ y ago3:03:09

3:03:09

On Episode 122 we're going back to NYC circa 2000-2005, where mix show radio dominated the airwaves. Where clan's, posse's, crew's and clik's peaked with G-Unit, Dipset, D-Block, Terror Squad, Ruff Ryders, Murder Inc and The Roc. This was fresh-off the Nas and Jay-Z battle, when NYC was thriving again and when a kid named Justin Smith completely ch…

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Take It Personal (Ep 121: The Set-Up) 2:43:44

1+ y ago2:43:44

2:43:44

Episode 121 is titled The Set-Up. After these big tributes we do on TIP, you sometimes you have to to decompress, but we can't really take our foot off the pedal too much because we're just getting started. On this show we take it back to the mid-late 90s with a lot of emphasis on 1996-97. We got bangers from Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, Camp Lo, C…

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Take It Personal (Ep 120: J Dilla Tribute Pt. 2) 4:22:59

1+ y ago4:22:59

4:22:59

Episode 120 is part 2 of our J Dilla Tribute, it also marks the start of our 7th season doing Take It Personal. We started this podcast in 2016 as an excuse to get together and listen to some great music. Who knew this would bring so many people together from all walks of life? We went from talking about rappers on this show to eventually interview…

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Take It Personal (Ep 119: J Dilla Tribute Pt. 1) 2:55:30

1+ y ago2:55:30

2:55:30

Episode 119 is our tribute to one of the greatest producers of all-time, J Dilla. Whether you knew him as Jon Doe, Jay Dee, J. Yancey, Dilla Dog or just Dilla, you knew him as the most influential producer hip-hop has seen in the last quarter century. J Dilla wasn't just a musical genius, he absolutely reinventing the way hip-hop was being created.…

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Take It Personal (Ep 118: Tame One Tribute) 3:50:18

1+ y ago3:50:18

3:50:18

Episode 118 is our tribute to the late, great Tame One. We love doing tributes on Take It Personal, but we absolutely hate having to do a tribute them under these conditions. We've lost many great artists over the years like Biz Markie, Kangol Kid, MF DOOM, Prince Markie Dee, Gift of Gab, Shock G, Zumbi, Black Rob, Double K, Len Hub (The Roots), Ma…

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Take It Personal (Meyhem Lauren Interview) 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

54:41

We're joined by extended TIP member, Meyhem Lauren as we discusses some of the most important things in life, like food and music. Meyhem breaks down the new Black Vladimir album with Daringer. We also talk The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, DJ Muggs as well as Madlib. We also get into 90s fashion and what would a Meyhem Lauren interview be without talkin…

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Take It Personal (Ep 117: You Gots To Chill) 2:31:33

1+ y ago2:31:33

2:31:33

Episode 117 is our chill-out session. We're playing some of the finest jazz, lo-fi hip-hop for your listening pleasure. Grab a bottle of your favorite brown stuff, roll-up something green and just vibe-out to an episode that we guarantee will have you pressing replay. We've got music from Blackalicious, All Natural, Common Market, Kid Abstrakt, Awo…

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Take It Personal (Ep 116: Red October) feat. Meyhem Lauren 3:14:28

1+ y ago3:14:28

3:14:28

Episode 116 we're cooking up marvelous shit with part-time TIP member and full-time rapper, Meyhem Lauren. After 7 shows dedicated to 1994, we're warp-zonin' 28 years to 2022 with new music by Kid Abstrakt, Cormega, Rome Streetz, Sol Messiah, Danger Mouse & Ka, Him-Lo & Giallo Point, Open Mike Eagle, Awon, The Artifacts & Buckwild, Benny The Butche…

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Take It Personal (Ep 115: 1994 Tribute Pt. 7) 3:33:20

2y ago3:33:20

3:33:20

Episode 115 is part 7 our 1994 Tribute, our series finale. 7 episodes total dedicated to 1994 with over 21 hours of music, including 350 songs. On this episode we dive deep with the forgotten and the unknowns. We've got music from The Boogiemonsters, Dredknotz, Money Boss Players, Finsta Bundy, Three Times Dope, Top Quality, Kirk, Maestro Fresh-Wes…

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Take It Personal (Ep 114: 1994 Tribute Pt. 6) 3:25:32

2y ago3:25:32

3:25:32

Episode 114 is part 6 our 1994 Tribute. This is our 2nd to last installment of this historic tribute we've started way back in June. On this show we first dip our toes in the commercial waters as we play the hits. We're talking Biggie, Heavy D, Bone Thugs, Snoop Dogg, Ahmad and Coolio to name a few. On the b-side we're heading down south. We're pay…

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Take It Personal (Ep 113: 1994 Tribute Pt. 5) 3:17:16

2y ago3:17:16

3:17:16

Episode 113 is part 5 of our 1994 Tribute. We pay homage to the Wu and many Wu-affiliates. On the flipside we get into Redman, Keith Murray, Black Moon, O.C., Black Sheep, KMD, Jeru The Damaja, Hard 2 Obtain, The Beatnuts, Common, Lords of The Underground, Organized Konfusion, Gang Starr and much more. Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's s…

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Take It Personal (Ep 112: 1994 Tribute Pt. 4) 4:54:23

2y ago4:54:23

4:54:23

Episode 112 is the West Coast edition of our 1994 Tribute. This XL-episode has 3 mixes dedicated to the sounds coming out the left coast like Anotha Level, MC Eiht, Warren G, Casual, Saafir, Ras Kass, The Dogg Pound, Volume 10, Jayo Felony, King Tee, DJ Quik, The Nonce, Ant Banks and Thug Life to name a few. Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. The…

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Take It Personal (Ep 111: 1994 Tribute Pt. 3) 3:31:56

2y ago3:31:56

3:31:56

I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The K…

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Take It Personal (Ep 110: 1994 Tribute Pt. 2) 2:54:26

2y ago2:54:26

2:54:26

I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The K…

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Take It Personal (Ep 109: 1994 Tribute Pt. 1) 3:09:26

2y ago3:09:26

3:09:26

I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The K…

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Take It Personal (Ep 108: Champion Sound) 3:01:14

2y ago3:01:14

3:01:14

Grab yourself a beach towel, a few Red Stripes, a nice spliff and join us on Episode 108 Champion Sound, as we celebrate the marriage between reggae and hip-hop music. We've gathered some of our favorite reggae influenced tracks with some of our favorite hip-hop/reggae collabos and in typical TIP fashion, of course we had to sprinkle in some hidden…

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Take It Personal (Ep 107: Summer Slams) 2:22:36

2y ago2:22:36

2:22:36

Episode 107 is breather from our recent tributes. This all-new music episode is for those not sure where to look, listen or simply don't have the time. We've curated music over the last few months to help bring you up-to-date with bangers by Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Black Star, Pusha T, Kid Abstrakt, Daniel Son, The Good People, G.S. Advance, …

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Take It Personal (Ep 106: Head Bangers) 2:38:51

2y ago2:38:51

2:38:51

Episode 106 is going to leave most of you in neck braces. After spending the last few episodes on Kanye West, we're taking it back to the essence of Take It Personal Radio. We've got head bangers from M.O.P., Ghostface Killah, Gang Starr, The Beatnuts, Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Non Phixion and Onyx to name a few. At the break, we…

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Take It Personal (Ep 105: Kanye West Tribute Pt. 2) 4:07:12

2y ago4:07:12

4:07:12

Episode 105 is part 2 of our Kanye West Tribute. This show is over 4 hours long. In total, we have delivered over 8 1/2 hours of Kanye West on this 2-part tribute. We're showcasing the production side of things to set it off. We're talking Jay, Beanie, Cam'Ron, Mos Def, Scarface, Pusha, The Game and Nas to name a few. Then we getting into some old …

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Take It Personal (Ep 104: Kanye West Tribute) 4:30:45

2+ y ago4:30:45

4:30:45

On Episode 104, we're doing something we never would have imagined doing when we initially started these tributes. Today, on Take It Personal, we celebrate the musician, Kanye West. Our collection of tributes includes DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Prodigy, MF DOOM, Black Thought, Redman, KRS-ONE, Kool G. Rap, Sean Price, Mos Def, Hieroglyphics, Atmosphere…

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