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CRU LUV WINE’S FOUNDER JERMAINE STONE TALKS TO HIP-HOP PERSONALITIES AND WINE PROFESSIONALS TO FIND THE PERFECT MATCH BETWEEN MUSIC AND WINE IN AN INFORMATIVE, ENTERTAINING, AND ORGANIC WAY. ON EACH EPISODE GUESTS CHOOSE A SONG OR BOTTLE OF WINE, JERMAINE SELECTS A PAIRING, AND THEY DISCUSS THEIR CHOICES ON THE SHOW.
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What a time to be alive! New York Times, domestic and international tours, add network show with Tastemade, and 100 episodes to the list! The hits keep adding up for the Wine and Hip Hop cru, so Wolf of Wine hits the mic to celebrate 100 episodes and break down his experience filming his new show Street Somm! Tune in to Tastemade on September 25th…
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And now for part 2..... Jermaine sits with Hip Hop legend Canibus to break down the different elements of complex raps to explain what complexity and wine mean. This is not just a podcast about wine. It’s a master class in how to write a dope rap, with significant insight on flow, metaphors, wordplay, and vocabulary with two masters at their craft.…
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Jermaine sits with Hip Hop legend Canibus to break down the different elements of complex raps to explain what complexity and wine means. This is not just a podcast about wine. It’s a master class in how to write a dope rap, with significant insight on flow, metaphors, wordplay, vocabulary with two masters at their craft. You would never think that…
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Follow more of Jermaine's global travels this summer as he hangs out with Emilien Boutillat, head winemaker at Piper Heidsieck at their winery in Champagne. Jermaine dissects the different elements of champagne to find connections between Wine And Hip Hop as they dive deep into the blending process, the different grapes, and why the winemakers in C…
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This summer The Wolf of Wine got a unique insight into the wine and culture of Sardinia thanks to pioneers and champions in the area, Sella & Mosca. Join him in this episode as he tastes the wines, explores local dishes, and figures out what relates most to the region. If you're feeling the podcast, Check out the visuals on YouTube…
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This weeks episode comes straight outta Cali where Jermaine had the privilege of joining the McBride sisters in their home to talk Black Girl Magic, what it was like learning about each other for the first time, setting up their empire, and who inspires them. And of course they dropping gems all the way through, including how they came to name a wi…
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Remember when you saw an older white woman online rapping the words to Jay Z’s PSA like it was her last will and testament? This week we’re getting to know the woman behind the viral video, Mandy Mayhem. Mandy gave us a rare peek into her thoughts on going viral, what led to that moment, her passion for Hip Hop as an art form, and what made her pur…
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Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop!!!! The only way to do this was a nod to the most raw, essential, and classic elements of Hip Hop THE BATTLE. We’re bringing you part II to our episode with sommelier and entrepreneur Cha McCoy recorded in her hometown, HARLEM ! She’s so Harlem she brought a few bar spitters from the area, battle rap legends Loaded Lu…
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This week Jermaine kicks it with his old friend Philippe Andre Private Client Director at the prestigious Folio Wine Partners representing brands like; Charles Heidsieck, Rare Champagne, Bruno Giacosa, and many more. They discuss the origin of Philippe’s signature style, How is Hatian roots helped him to forge his way in the wine business, and bein…
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Wine and Hip Hop Podcast is back with a heavy hitter for the season premiere! Jermaine’s podcast resurgence in the Podcast World follows a series of live events, making this the perfect starting point for our epic season. Today’s episode features Hop Hop Legend Styles P of The LOX, recorded live at Ludlow House in NYC. Styles drops wisdom on person…
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In this week's episode Jermaine sits down with Isis Daniel, consultant, blogger and champion of making the wine world accessible. She started "The Millennial Somm" as a way of using her blend of personal interaction, social media and education to cultivate the next generation of wine drinkers. They kicked it to discuss where things are going in win…
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It’s story time ! One of the most significant connections between wine and hip hop is the regional difference in style, or terroir for the wine nerds. With so much happening Jermaine sits down for a sonic journey through terroir, how it relates to hip hop, and to fill you in on all the details of the Global Terroir tour, our upcoming fully immersiv…
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This week we chopped it up with a man of many talents, an NBA Champ, Host, and Wine Producer! None other than Channing Frye. In this hilarious episode, Channing and Jermaine discussed how wine culture has taken over the NBA, his decision to enter the wine business with Chosen Family Wines, what rapper Channing’s style most reflects, and so much mor…
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We spoke with Andrew Hall from wine and hip hop festival sponsor, CellarTracker. Cellartracker is a tool that allows you to not only keep track of info about your wines, such as the producer, vintage, and price, and then track the wine's progress as it ages, as a platform it has literally thousands of tasting notes and reviews. This is some serious…
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Jermaine connects with Saskia De Rothschild Chairwoman of Chateau Lafite, and Jean Sebastian Philippe International Director, for a candid conversation over a private Tasting about their top five hip-hop artists as well as the top five vintages of Château Lafite!!! This is a hip-hop head and wine nerd dream all in one episode.…
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It’s not every day you get two of the best wine producers in the world to get together to discuss their philosophy on wine tasting and winemaking. For our last episode of the year, we brought together two of the most respected and talented wine producers in the world. Burgundy legends Jeremy Seyess and Dominique Lafon! This special conversation tak…
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We're still in France takeover mode. Still in Burgundy, but today Jermaine is in Merseualt chopping it up with the heirs to the Domaine des Comtes Lafon throne Léa Lafon, & Pierre Lafon, daughter and nephew to recently retired Dominique Lafon. After they gave Jermaine his choice at ANY BOTTLE in the cellar for an epic wine and hip hop pairing, get …
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During our France takeover Jermaine pulled up to visit Jeremy Seysses, owner and winemaker of the acclimated Domaine Dujac. They covered everything from the stereotypes of Burgundy and how it differs from the culture on the ground, to how he’s handling climate change, and his philosophy on winemaking overall. Subscribe to the YouTube to check out v…
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This week Jermaine sat down with Milena Berman cofounder of Haute Cotes , a revolutionary company creating fully immersive art Wine and, travel experiences. They discussed how Melina discovered this lane, what she is doing to grow it, and of course One of her famous projects the Wine and Hip Hop 2022 to harvest party in Burgundy.…
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This week Jermaine kicks it with Brett Berish, founder and CEO of Sovereign Brands. Brett's presence has been felt in the wine and hip hop world for quite some time, having worked with everyone from Jermaine Dupri to Jay Z, and this was before launching the incredibly successful brand Luc Belaire. Sovereign Brands has managed to make partnerships w…
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The France takeover continues !! This week Jermaine ends up in Paris, where he links up with Four-Time NBA Champion Tony Parker at the two Michelin Star restaurant Le Gabriel - La Réserve. During their meal, they discuss his exciting new venture into wine, beginning with his Estate, Rose Château La Mascaronne. Tony also breaks down how his mutual l…
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This Summer Wine & Hip Hop were granted unprecedented access to the prestigious Chateau Lafite Rotschild for three days of tastings, interviews and wine AND hip hop top 5 discussions. During their time there Jermaine gained an intimate look into the world of Chairwoman Saskia De Rothschild, the youngest person to ever run a first growth chateau. Th…
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This week Jermaine chops it up with Lawrence Francis Host of Interpreting Wine. Lawrence is one of the OGs of podcasting from the UK, pioneering using audio as a way for wine producers to connect with their audience. They talked about everything from the future of podcasts, wines’ shifting audience, and of course, Lawrence’s experiences with hip-ho…
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This week we kicked it with Emilien Boutillat, Chief Winemaker for Piper Heidsick. After a chance meeting with Jermaine in NYC, Emilien & Jermaine connect in Brooklyn to discuss what it’s like to be his early 30’s, while making crucial decisions for a highly awarded champagne house with a history that goes back to the 18th century, life in Champagn…
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This week we kicked it with Music Executive, turned wine producer, Jay Boberg, of Nicolas Jay Estate, based in Oregon. Jermaine had A great conversation about Jay‘s illustrious career in music and how he has applied those fundamentals to the wine business with his friend of over 30 years, legendary Burgundian winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo! Having sign…
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This week Jermaine chopped it up with one of the most integral components of the Wine and Hip Hop brand, our head of Editorial Dr Rebecca Lawrence! Rebecca’s presence is felt in all facets of the business, and has been a huge catalyst of our success. This episode takes place live in Verona, Italy before Rebecca joined the team so it’s an interestin…
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This week we kicked it with King Kirk, ⅓ of the legendary rap group Sporty Theivz . Together they discuss age worthiness of wines and rhymes as they slept on gems in Yonkers legend’s catalog with Tempier, Rosé Bandol 2019. But it’s not all about the B Sides. Kirk also tells the stories that led to smash hits like “No Pigeons” and “What I look like”…
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This week we’re taking it back to the essence. Jermaine reflects on his favorite podcast episode before he debuts the new season of Wine and Hip Hop. Per Jermaine, episode 3 featuring hip hop legend Tragedy Khadafi embodied what he set out to inspire with the podcast. Authenticity, great wine, and celebrating the foundation of both cultures. Enjoy!…
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This week we got an extra special episode recorded LIVE at Charleston Wine + Food ; Jermaine sat down with Femi Oyediran and Miles White co-owners of Graft Wine Shop for the vino versus event, in which they each got a chance to create music pairings for some of their favorite tracks, sip some serious juice and soak up the SC vibes, all in front of …
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This week Jermaine chopped it up with Sultan Salahuddin; star, writer, producer and co-creator for the hilarious HBO Max comedy "Southside" . Sultan explains how seriously he takes his craft as he breaks down how real life experiences influenced the hit series, over a 90’s hip hop soundtrack. Sultan picked the rhymes, Jermaine picked the wines, and…
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Fresh off the LA stop on the Clink Different Pass The Aux tour. Jermaine recaps the event while taking a trip down memory lane with their first meeting. Including all that cool behind the scenes footage you liked on our Instagram feed. This is not one you want to miss ! If your in the Miami area this Wednesday 5/18 make sure you pull up for our epi…
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This week we kicked it with Montgomery AL, rapper, street legend Jr Boss. From growing up in The Bronx with Jermaine to attempts on his life, to time in prison, Jr tells us his story of perseverance through dark times. This episode’s wine and hip hop connection with old vines, and how they make it through rough vintages to produce greatness, just l…
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This week we kicked it with Rodolphe Peters, Winemaker for legendary grower Champagne house Pierre Peters. We discussed the current state of Pierre Peters, how it feels to carry the weight of a legacy with over 100 years of winemaking, how he upholds history while forging towards the future, and his favorite rappers! This episode is sponsored by Wi…
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The Cru Luv Team recaps an epic year by talking about some of their favorite moments while discussing the past, present, and future of Wine and Hip Hop. Tap in for a sneak peek at the Wine and Hip Hop Tasting Group, or be the first to hear the date of the next tasting notes from the streets event. This episode is definitely a moment in Wine and Hip…
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This week Wine and Hip Hop podcast meets wine and hip-hop TV. It’s hip-hop history month, and you know we respect the producers around here. So it’s time to salute one of Hip Hop’s first super producers, Easy Mo Bee. He’s worked with everyone from big daddy Kane, RZA pre-Wu-Tang, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, the lost boys, even Miles Davis, as well as …
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This week we sat down with Restaurateur, Co-founder of Grand Cru Selections, and wine industry OG, Robert Bohr. We discussed his famed Soho NYC hot spot Charlie Bird, a restaurant boasting one of the best wine lists in the city with an all hip hop soundtrack, the current state of restaurants, and the possibility of 1994 being the greatest year in H…
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This week we chopped it up with Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Producer Kenny McCloud. Kenny discovers wine from Beaune while breaking down his experience producing for Bone Thugs N Harmony. From their humble beginnings to selling 10 million copies of their smash hit single “Crossroads,” Kenny reintroduces us to one of the greatest groups of all time.…
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This week we’re kicking it with a true pioneer of hip hop media, Dave Mays, Founder of The Source magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and new podcast network Breakbeat Media. Dave takes us through creating the most iconic magazine in Hip Hop, how Breakbeat will change the hip-hop media landscape, rap in the ’90s, and what the wine industry can do to build de…
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This week we are joined by Sommelier, Playboy Playmate, DJ, and host of the Women, Wine and Weed podcast, Summer Altice! From achieving her Level 3 WSET certification with Merit, to running the wine Program at Delilah’s in LA, Summer has paid her dues. We discussed planning wine dinners for Dwayne and Gabrielle Wade, life as a Playmate, and traveli…
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This week we chopped it up with the king himself, Mr Travis ‘Organik’ Fleetwood. Owner of King of the Dot , the Toronto based rap battle league. Our two seasoned battle veterans Jermaine and Travis give you a sneak peak into the culture! We use music as a metaphor to address flow, wordplay and content vs nose, appearance and taste! While seamlessly…
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This week we chopped it up with celebrity photographer and entrepreneur Johnny Nunez. We re-lived some of Johnny’s most iconic shots, from Cam’ron with the pink cell phone to Nas and Jay-Z’s toast before the beef, this hip hop history! We also talk about entrepreneurship, product visibility, rappers name dropping him in songs over a bottle of Pierr…
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