Best Westcoast Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Take It Personal - Jeff Pearlman Interview (Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur) 2:06:09

13d ago2:06:09

2:06:09

Coming off our Eminem tribute, we’re going back-to-back with another one. This time, we’re paying homage to one of the most polarizing artists of all time: 2Pac. You might remember way back in episode 16, we dropped a 2Pac mini-mix for our West Coast Classics series. Well, here we are — 158 episodes later — finally giving you our official 2Pac Trib…

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Take It Personal (Ep 174: 2Pac Tribute) with Jeff Pearlman 5:25:47

16d ago5:25:47

5:25:47

Coming off our Eminem tribute, we’re going back-to-back with another one. This time, we’re paying homage to one of the most polarizing artists of all time: 2Pac. You might remember way back in episode 16, we dropped a 2Pac mini-mix for our West Coast Classics series. Well, here we are — 158 episodes later — finally giving you our official 2Pac Trib…

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Take It Personal (Ep 173: Eminem Tribute - The Early Years) 4:03:52

27d ago4:03:52

4:03:52

It’s finally time we pay homage to one of the best to ever do it. Maybe it took us a little longer because we know how polarizing Eminem can be — but Take It Personal has always been about cataloging music, honoring the culture, and letting the music speak louder than our words. On today’s episode, we bring you our Eminem Tribute: The Early Years. …

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Take It Personal (Ep 172: The Sample Show) 3:15:49

2M ago3:15:49

3:15:49

We packed this one heavy — over 94 tracks deep — so if you’re looking for the ultimate sampling experience, you just found it. We’re talking straight bangers from The O’Jays, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers, Al Green, Three Dog Night, Bobby Caldwell, George Benson, Aretha Franklin, DeBarge, The Floaters, and a whole lot more. But we don’t just …

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Take It Personal (Ep 171: 1992 Tribute Pt. 5) 3:28:02

2M ago3:28:02

3:28:02

We’re closing out our 1992 Tribute series with the 5th and final installment—and we’re throwing everything at you. This episode is packed with joints from Kwame, Rough House Survivors, Young Black Teenagers, Home Team, Chi-Ali, Hard Knocks, MC Serch, Mobb Deep, The Brand New Heavies, and Gang Starr. We’re also showing some southern love with tracks…

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Take It Personal (Ep 170: 1992 Tribute Pt. 4 - Westcoast Edition) 2:57:32

3M ago2:57:32

2:57:32

On episode 170, we’re dropping the 4th installment of our 1992 Tribute — West Coast Edition. After this, just one more episode remains to wrap up our summer-long series. We’ve got Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, DJ Quik, Cypress Hill, House of Pain, The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, Paris, Compton’s Most Wanted, Spice 1, Too $hort, Above The L…

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Take It Personal (Ep 169: 1992 Tribute Pt. 3) 3:08:09

4M ago3:08:09

3:08:09

On episode 169, we're hitting you with the 3rd installment of our 1992 Tribute. We've got plenty more on deck before we put a bow on one of the most incredible years in hip-hop. Episode 169 is a bit more obscure as we dig deeper and pull-out the b-sides, remixes and some of those deep album cuts. We've got music from Lord Finesse, Showbiz & A.G., D…

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EP 53: P Diddy NOT GUILTY & DENIED BAIL! 15:00

4M ago15:00

15:00

On this months episode... DJ MTK breaks down the P Diddy Not Guilty Verdict, Denied Bail and Initial REACTION

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Take It Personal (Ep 168: 1992 Tribute Pt. 2) 3:31:15

4M ago3:31:15

3:31:15

On episode 168, we're hitting you our 2nd installment of our 1992 Tribute and this time we brought a special guest to sit-in on our '92 discussions. We talk...Ice Cube's dominanceBest producer on the micBMG/Columbia HousePete Rock reinventing the wheelGuilty pleasuresDJ QuikP.E.'s declineThe Source Mic Ratings After listening to part 1, it's imposs…

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Take It Personal (Ep 167: 1992 Tribute Pt. 1) 3:08:39

5M ago3:08:39

3:08:39

On episode 167, we're hitting you our first installment of our 1992 Tribute. This is one of the most incredible years with arguably the most classic tracks to come out of it. We've got music from Dr. Dre, Grand Puba, Ice Cube, The Pharcyde, Das EFX, Redman, Diamond D, Main Source, Beastie Boys and Pete Rock & CL Smooth Remember, everyday we're addi…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Black Thought Tribute) with Black Thought 7:49:43

5M ago7:49:43

7:49:43

On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of our Black Thought Tribute combing both episode 68 and 69, including our exclusive Black Thought interview. Black Thought isn't just one of our favorites, he is arguably the greatest living rapper in the game. And despite where he might be on your top list, t…

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Take It Personal (DJ Premier Tribute - 8 Year Anniversary) 6:14:51

5M ago6:14:51

6:14:51

8 years ago today, we produced our 2-part DJ Premier Tribute. Many discovered Take It Personal because of this episode. Some will say this is our magnum opus. So, it’s only right the greatest producer of all-time receives the greatest tribute of all-time. It was no easy feat selecting and sequencing tracks for this massive 380+ minute show. We hope…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Native Tongues Tribute - Spotify Version) 12:00:01

5M ago12:00:01

12:00:01

On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 29 & 30, our Native Tongues Tribute. This 12+ hour episode features music from the most important, and influential hip-hop collective we've ever seen. With the help and hustle of both DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Prodigy Tribute) 6:00:12

5M ago6:00:12

6:00:12

On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a special tribute to celebrate the life and the career of Prodigy of Mobb Deep. We combined parts 1 and 2 for this remastered episode. We have 5 extraordinary guests, each one sharing unique, personal stories about Prodigy. Shouts out to DJ Premier, Bonz Malone, Meyhem Lauren, Domingo an…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Street Level Spotlight) with Al' Tariq & Psycho Les 3:22:43

5M ago3:22:43

3:22:43

On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered edition of Episode 67, our album spotlight on the timeless Beatnut's classic Street Level. It's been 4 years since we recorded this episode and our feelings about this album haven't changed a bit. We got to relive this classic album track-by-track with special guests A…

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Take It Personal (New Jack Swing Tribute) 52:03

5M ago52:03

52:03

Our 2nd anniversary show we featured a phenomenal New Jack Swing tribute. As if 90s R&B wasn't already the best, thanks to guys like Teddy Riley, Dr. Freeze, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, we were blessed with this amazing style better known as New Jack Swing. We usually stick to hip-hop on Take It Personal, but given the nature of our anniversary sh…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Philly Hip-Hop Tribute) 2:33:27

5M ago2:33:27

2:33:27

Episode 6 is our longest one yet and for good reason. This isn't your typical Philly hip-hop show, this is the official Philly hip-hop tribute show. Chock-full of Illadelph classics, along with our special tour guides Vinnie Paz, Maylay Sparks, Baby Blak, CHOPS, Todd Wolfe and MarQ Spekt to help navigate you through the two one fifth. Unlike the ew…

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Take It Personal (Miami Bass Tribute Mix) 1:22:55

5M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

The Miami Bass movement was extremely prominent in the 80s and 90s, thanks to legendary artists like 2 Live Crew, MC Shy D, Planet Patrol, Gucci Crew, Anquette, Poison Clan and Clay D. The DJ’s also played a significant role in the movement as well, like Mr. Mixx, DJ Magic Mike, DJ Laz, Uncle Al, Jam Pony Express, Felix Sama, Power Supply and Jealo…

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Take It Personal (2Pac Mini Mix Tribute) 46:18

5M ago46:18

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One of my favorite tributes on Take It Personal has been our West Coast Classic series. Many years ago, on West Coast Classics III (episode 16), we dropped this 2Pac mini-mix. It's no secret that I'm a huge Pac fan. I know that's really not something people who love Kool Keith or MF DOOM willingly admits, but I do. From 1993-1995, Pac was an absolu…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Atmosphere Tribute) 4:16:23

5M ago4:16:23

4:16:23

On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with episode 19, our Atmosphere Tribute. Over the past few decades, Atmosphere has been touring the globe, making music, making fans and one member, especially, making babies. Hailing outta Minneapolis, Slug and Ant aren’t just a group, they’re Minnesota Nice! The slept-on beatmaker and…

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Take It Personal (Ep 166: Crazy Drunken Style) 2:39:19

5M ago2:39:19

2:39:19

On episode 166, we're taking it back to 1993. One of our favorite years in hip-hop. We've got music from Erick Sermon, Black Moon, Yaggfu Front, Funkdoobiest, Lords of the Underground, Akinyele, KRS-One, Tim Dog, Nice & Smooth, Ultramagnetic MC's, Geto Boys, Leaders of the New School, Fat Joe & Masta Ace Don't forget, our exclusive Xzibit interview…

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Take It Personal Flashback (Mos Def Tribute) 3:10:30

5M ago3:10:30

3:10:30

On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with our Mos Def tribute. If there was a poster that defined the indie hip-hop movement, it would have the face of The Mighty Mos Def on it. Whether you first heard him on My Kung Fu, The Love Song or Stakes Is High Remix, you immediately knew what you heard was special. We're talking a…

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Take It Personal (Ep 165: Val Kilmer) 2:27:11

6M ago2:27:11

2:27:11

Chances are you listen to Take It Personal because you're stuck in the golden era. But every once in a while, we feel it's our responsibility to put a spotlight on today's music. On episode 165, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds. We always be a 90's centric show at heart, but we feel you might be missing out on some…

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EP 52: Tory Lanez Stabbed x14 Times in Prison - Reaction 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

On this months episode... Break down why Tory Lanez was stabbed in Prison w/ Hoodie Hood. Was he on a 50/50 yard?

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Take It Personal (Ep 164: Xzibit Tribute + Interview) with Xzibit 6:27:01

6M ago6:27:01

6:27:01

Ever since we first heard “Free Style Ghetto” off King Tee’s IV Life album, we were all-in on Xzibit. Here was this hungry rapper, sporting this distinct husky voice with an extraordinary flow, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to see him later on become a household name. Whether you first heard him with King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks or maybe you first ca…

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Take It Personal - Xzibit Interview (Vevo Exclusive) 1:59:49

6M ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Ever since we first heard "Free Style Ghetto" off King Tee's IV album, we were all-in on Xzibit. Here was this hungry rapper, sporting this distinct husky voice with an extraordinary flow, so it wasn't much of a surprise to see go on to become a household name. Whether you first heard him with King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks or maybe you first caught Xzib…

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Take It Personal (Ep 163: Andre 3000 Tribute) 3:12:09

6M ago3:12:09

3:12:09

Since Y2K, 3K became a part-time rapper. It's been a discussion for the last 25 years. After Stankonia dropped, there were frequent rumors about Outkast was breaking up to pursue solo careers. Those rumors lingered for years, then we got what we thought was going to be their last album as a group. Thanks to some label politics, contractual obligati…

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Take It Personal (Ep 162: Easy Back It Up) 2:36:46

7M ago2:36:46

2:36:46

No, this isn't a Grand Puba album spotlight, although he is certainly deserving of one. This is quick trip down memory lane, where the music wasn't as dark, the tracks had more bounce, more harmony and in some cases, more flavor. We're dusting off those Girbaud jeans, that favorite Tommy Hilfiger you wore twice-a-week to school and your fresh '92 P…

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Take It Personal (Ep 161: Cold) 2:36:46

7M ago2:36:46

2:36:46

On episode 161, we're hitting you with some winter vibes. Grab your Triple Fat Goose, your Helly Hansen or dust-off that Avirex and get ready for a cold one. We got music from Group Home, GZA, Smoothe da Hustler, Shadez of Brooklyn, Finsta Bundy, Choclair, Real Live, Mobb Deep, Onyx, Frankenstein, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse and Mic Geronimo. You've stil…

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Take It Personal (Ep 160: 1988 Tribute Pt. 2) 3:05:03

7M ago3:05:03

3:05:03

This is part 2 of our 1988 Tribute and we've teamed up with Get On Down to giveaway some goodies from '88 like vinyl from Run-D.M.C., Kid 'N Play, Too $hort and even a dope-ass Slick Rick action figure. We're hitting you with 2 jam-packed mixes featuring classics from EPMD, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Geto Boys, MC Shy D, Masters of Ceremony, Origina…

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Take It Personal (Ep 159: 1988 Tribute Pt. 1) 2:50:07

7M ago2:50:07

2:50:07

We're back with another banger. This marks our 9th season of Take It Personal and we couldn't think of a better way to start-off the new year. This is part 1 of our 1988 Tribute and we're hitting you with everything from Public Enemy, EPMD, Slick Rick, Ultramagnetic MC's , Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Boogie Down Productions, Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Jung…

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Take It Personal (Ep 158: Have You Heard? II) 2:32:41

7M ago2:32:41

2:32:41

Most of you failed miserably with our last Have You Heard episode, so we're running it back to close-out 2024. This show has 28 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes. Keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions, just the ones you hear on this episode. We're going on the honor system and …

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Take It Personal (Ep 157: Best of Take It Personal Pt. II) 3:06:19

7M ago3:06:19

3:06:19

On episode 157 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with our final installment of our best of Take It Personal series dedicated to all of the new music we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal, dating back to 2016. Can you believe we've been doing this for 9 years already? We've got music Phonte, AZ, Danger Mouse & Black Thought…

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Take It Personal (Ep 156: Best of Take It Personal) 3:03:50

7M ago3:03:50

3:03:50

On episode 156 of Take It Personal Radio, we're giving you the best of TIP. This episode is dedicated to all of the "new music" we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal in 2016. We've got music D.I.T.C., Evidence, Gang Starr, The LOX, Benny The Butcher, Roc Marciano, Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, Pusha T, Ras Kass, Masta Ace & Marco …

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Take It Personal (Ep 155: Chef's Special II) 3:16:03

7M ago3:16:03

3:16:03

On episode 155 of Take It Personal Radio, DJ 360 is delivering another Chef's Special. We've got an ode to NYC and on the flipside we're paying homage to Cali. We also have the return of our gameshow with special hosts Dready Kruger and Worm stopping by. We even grabbed some hidden gems, deep album cuts and classics from multiple decades to deliver…

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Take It Personal (Ep 154: Fall Classic) 1:59:27

7M ago1:59:27

1:59:27

Chances are you listen to Take It Personal because you're stuck in the golden era. But every once in a while, we feel it's our responsibility to put a spotlight on today's music. On episode 154, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds, like GZA. We'll always be a 90's centric show at heart, but some of us are really stuck…

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EP 51: This Month in Breaking Hip Hop News - Murdered Rappers in Memphis, ASAP Rocky Trial, Blueface in Prison + MORE! 15:01

7M ago15:01

15:01

On this months episode.... DJ MTK goes over the hottest Hip Hop & Rap Topics in April 2025

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Take It Personal (Ep 153: Have You Heard?) 2:41:49

7M ago2:41:49

2:41:49

We're excited to hit you with TIP's Have You Heard? game for episode 153. We're playing 32 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes. All you have to do is keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions you might be familiar with, just the ones you hear on this episode. We're going on the honor…

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Take It Personal (Ep 152: TIP Is for the Children) 3:08:46

7M ago3:08:46

3:08:46

Who said TIP can't keep it PG-13? On episode 152, we're doing just that. For the first time in 8 years, you'll now be able to listen to an entire episode of Take It Personal without telling your kiddos to put on their ear muffs. No more lowering the volume or fast-forwarding a track, we got you and your family covered. Enjoy that car ride together …

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Take It Personal (Ep 151: Dah Shinin' Album Spotlight) with General Steele 4:14:41

7M ago4:14:41

4:14:41

On episode 151, we're teleporting back to 1995. If you had a 5-disc CD changer in the whip, chances are you had Dah Shinin' in one of those slots. Tek and Steele announced their presence with authority on Enta da Stage in '93, then dropped the classic Bucktown b/w Let's Git It On single in early '94, which had everyone patiently waiting for their a…

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Take It Personal (Ep 150: A West Coast Summer) 4:18:06

7M ago4:18:06

4:18:06

Back on episode 14 (2017), we gave you the start of our West Coast Classic series. Today, on episode 150, we're headed back to Cali for our A Westcoast Summer episode. We've got 3 quintessential west coast mixes, giving you over 4+ hour of this musical journey. With music from DJ Quik, Warren G., Too $hort, King Tee, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Domino, Tha Dogg…

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

7M 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 (Ep 148: Take It Down) with Pharoahe Monch 3:09:50

7M 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

7M 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 t…

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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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 Part 2) 3:20:49

8M 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 @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: https://…

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

8M 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 dominance 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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