Best Hops and LT Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 78: Lt Headtrip X Bloodmoney Perez 40:36

5d ago40:36

40:36

Lt Headtrip and Bloodmoney Perez talk about cultural appropriation in rap music, the possibilities of another civil war, and their new album, Emblems.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 77: KASTAWAY & Tori Bridges 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

KASTAWAY & Tori Bridges talk about their unique creative process, staying positive despite negative circumstances, and their new album, The Omen.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 76: THAGODLAW 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

ThaGodLaw talks about rappers that choose to play it safe lyrically, Connecticut’s place in Hip-Hop history, and his album, Paradigm Shift.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 75: NAHreally 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

NAHreally talks about the quest to be smarter, the pros and cons of getting older, working with The Expert, and their album, BLIP.By Sherron Shabazz

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Alwyn C. Cashe: The American Sergeant 53:19

4M ago53:19

53:19

In this episode of Black is America podcast, delve into the inspiring story of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, a remarkable African-American hero of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Host Dominic Lawson narrates the gripping account of Cashe’s selfless bravery on a fateful night in October 2005. Learn about his early life in Oviedo, Florida, his distingui…

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Episode 74: UllNevaNo 31:07

4M ago31:07

31:07

UllNevaNo talks about dealing with snakes in the music business, his NBA fandom, reuniting with Logic Marselis, and their album, CONCORDS.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 73: Awon 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Awon talks about how he deals with anxiety, the creative connection he has with his wife, Tiff the Gift, working with DJ Parental, and their album, Sublime.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 72: IAMGAWD 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

IAMGAWD talks about the unity within the Chicago Hip-Hop scene, trying to mend his relationship with his mother, working with Clypto, and their album, Bloodstained Suede II.By Sherron Shabazz

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Ann Lowe: An American Original 47:51

7M ago47:51

47:51

This episode explores the life and career of Anne Lowe, a pioneering African American fashion designer who dressed high society elites in the early to mid 20th century. We learn about her early life in Alabama, training in New York, moving to Harlem during the Renaissance, and most famously designing Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress. Timeline: Ea…

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Guion Bluford: The American Astronaut 38:03

7M ago38:03

38:03

This episode of the Black is America podcast tells the story of Guy Bluford, the first African American astronaut in space. We'll explore his early life and inspirations, his path to NASA, the historical significance of his achievement, and his spaceflights. Guy Bluford's Upbringing and Early Inspiration - Guy Bluford was born in 1942 in Philadelph…

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Episode 71: UnLearn The World 35:04

7M ago35:04

35:04

UnLearn The World talks about why he’s an advocate for therapy, his role in the Hip Hop for Change organization, and his album, The God That Sins.By Sherron Shabazz

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Black Is America: The Final Chapter 12:22

8M ago12:22

12:22

A preview of season 3By Owls Education Company

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Episode 70: Justo The MC 23:45

8M ago23:45

23:45

Justo The MC discusses the details of his bad trip, hearing a voice from a higher power, working with Brelstaff, and their album, Urban Testimony.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 69: Lu Chin Chen 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

Lu Chin Chen talks about his sonic evolution, why he believes underground Hip-Hop is predictable, and his EP, Weight.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 68: Defcee 38:56

10M ago38:56

38:56

Defcee talks about the strident voice of white supremacy, the inspiration he received from Adam Mansbach, working with producer Messiah Musik, and their album, The Golem of Brooklyn.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 67: The Good People 36:34

12M ago36:34

36:34

The Good People talk about their unwavering brand of Hip-Hop, the love they have for their die-hard fans, and their album, A Good Year.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 66: Devine Carama 33:26

1y ago33:26

33:26

Devine Carama talks about his anti-violence work in Lexington, what it was like winning an Emmy, and his album, Voice of the Voiceless.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 65: Jay Royale 51:00

1y ago51:00

51:00

Jay Royale talks about working alongside Hip-Hop legends, who he believes killed John F. Kennedy, and his new album, Criminal Discourse.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 64: AWOL Da Mindwriter 36:47

1y ago36:47

36:47

Awol Da Mindwriter talks about getting props in his hometown of Long Island, working with producer JHershey and their new album, Sega-AM2 (Part II).By Sherron Shabazz

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Barbara Jordan: The Protector of American Democracy 25:29

1y ago25:29

25:29

This special Juneteenth episode of the Black Is America podcast delves into the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan, an American lawyer, educator, and politician who was a leading force in the Democratic Party. Known as a "Protector of American Democracy," Jordan left an indelible mark on American history. Part 1: The episode begins with an introduct…

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Episode 63: Squeegie Oblong 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

Squeegie Oblong talks about his biggest lyrical influences, how he deals with grief, and his new album, After These Messages.By Sherron Shabazz

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Doris Miller: The American Defender 41:14

1+ y ago41:14

41:14

In this special Memorial Day presentation of the Black Is America podcast, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Doris "Dorie" Miller. From his humble beginnings in Waco, Texas, to his decision to join the Navy during a time of racial segregation, Dorie's story captivates and inspires. We first set the stage for his extraordinary…

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Episode 62: SKECH185 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

SKECH185 talks about not understanding life, people who celebrate suffering, working with producer Jeff Markey, and his new album, He Left Nothing for the Swim Back.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 61: Mega Ran 39:38

1+ y ago39:38

39:38

Mega Ran talks about his new album, Wrestling is Real, People are Fake, his experience at WrestleMania 39, and his upcoming Dream Master Mixtape festival on May 12-14th in Yuma, Arizona.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 60: Freddie Old Soul 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

28:42

Freddie Old Soul talks about her place in Chicago’s Hip-Hop scene, how she perseveres through tough times, and her album, Water, Music, & Love.By Sherron Shabazz

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Henry Johnson: The First American Hero of World War I 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

41:26

In the #BlackHistoryMonthFinale, host Dominic Lawson tells the inspiring story of Sergeant Henry Johnson, the first American hero of World War I. Johnson was a member of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all-black unit known as the Harlem Hellfighters, and his bravery and sacrifice in battle helped to establish the United States as a military superpo…

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Episode 59: Priest Da Nomad 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

Priest Da Nomad talks about the D.C. Hip-Hop scene, being mentored by the late, great Biz Markie, and his new album, Receipts.By Sherron Shabazz

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Sylvia Robinson: The Godmother Of Hip Hop 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

Introduction: In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Sylvia Robinson, the music executive and producer who brought hip hop to the masses and changed the music landscape forever. Sylvia was the founder of Sugar Hill Records and was responsible for producing some of the biggest hip hop hits of all time. Segment 1: Ed Anderson, a DJ at …

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Episode 58: Boxguts 19:44

1+ y ago19:44

19:44

Boxguts talks about fatherhood, working with producer Hobs StayBusy, and his album, Royal Water.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 57: Wordburglar 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Worburlgar talks about his humorous rhyme style, classic video game consoles, and his album, Burgonomic.By Sherron Shabazz

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Welcome Back To Black Is America (Season 2 Preview) 11:55

2y ago11:55

11:55

The award-winning podcast returns with all-new stories of great African Americans. In this preview, we share audience reviews and how the show faired during award season. We also share the opening for the season 2 premiere of Doris Miller: The American Defender. Lastly, we pay tribute to civil rights legend and historian Carl Westmoreland. Season 2…

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Episode 56: Kingdom Kome 22:32

2y ago22:32

22:32

Kingdom Kome talks about how fleeing Argentina shaped his political beliefs, working with producer Onaje Jordan on their album Alchemy, and what he has in-store for 2023.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 55: Vic Spencer 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

Vic Spencer talks about squashing rap beef, gaining respect as an emcee, and his album with August Fanon, Psychological Cheat Sheet 3.By Sherron Shabazz

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Tom Lee: The Everyday American Hero 42:19

2y ago42:19

42:19

In the season one finale of Black Is America, we share the story of Tom Lee. On May 8, 1925, when the M.E. Norman steamer suffered a catastrophic failure, Tom Lee saved thirty-two people from the Mississippi River. Fellow Memphian and historian Terri Stephens comes along for the ride to tell the tale of the humble hero. In this episode, you will he…

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Episode 54: Da Cleaver X Skip The Kid 27:38

2y ago27:38

27:38

Da Cleaver & Skip the Kid talk about the downside of music streaming, Hip-Hop having no age limit, and their EP, Jewelz Infinite.By Sherron Shabazz

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Ledger Smith: Rolling Towards Freedom 28:44

2y ago28:44

28:44

In August 1963, people traveled far and wide to Washington DC to advocate for civil rights. They took planes, trains, and automobiles. However, one man traveled there in a different way. To commemorate the 59th anniversary of the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom, we lace up our skates to tell the story of Ledger “Roller Man” Smith and his a…

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Episode 53: Indigo Klan 40:23

2y ago40:23

40:23

Indigo Klan talk about the creation of their collective, if they’re able to stop and smell the roses, and their album, Over the Woods.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 52: Dagha 29:01

2y ago29:01

29:01

Dagha talks about the brilliance of black people, making music with his family, and his new album, Blak Flowerz.By Sherron Shabazz

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That Time Black America Helped Birth A Nation 16:35

2y ago16:35

16:35

How did Black America help birth a nation? In this special episode of the Black Is America podcast, we explore the story of the known patriots like Crispus Attucks and also some of the lesser-known ones like Peter Salem and Salem Poor. We also make the case why the 4th of July is very important to Black America. In this episode, you will hear: How …

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Episode 51: Matlock 20:35

2+ y ago20:35

20:35

Matlock talks about tackling white supremacy with his music, penning a song for his late dog, Bella, and his new album Coffee & Cannabis.By Sherron Shabazz

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That Time Black America Created Memorial Day 12:45

2+ y ago12:45

12:45

How did Black America create Memorial Day? In this special episode of the Black Is America podcast, we explore the little-known story of recently enslaved citizens of Charleston, South Carolina, honored Union soldiers. In doing so, they inadvertently create a holiday we celebrate today. In this episode, you will hear: How the Charlestonians honored…

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Episode 50: Hype 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

Hype talks about becoming more business-minded, never giving up on his dreams, and his album, Talk To Me Nice.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 49: Moon Magic 15:40

2+ y ago15:40

15:40

Moon Magic talks about what it means to be a witch, being the only woman to perform on the 7th Annual Slap Frost tour, and her new album, The Hip Hop Witch.By Sherron Shabazz

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Episode 48: She-Rōze 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

29:47

She-Rōze talks about the creative connection she has with her husband and fellow emcee, Artson, her father’s escape from Communism during the Cuban Revolution, and her album, We Rise.By Sherron Shabazz

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Wendell Scott: An American Racing Legend 58:23

2+ y ago58:23

58:23

How does one compete in NASCAR while facing discrimination? In this episode of the Black Is America podcast, we chronicle the life of NASCAR legend Wendell Scott. The Danville, Virginia native goes from the bootlegging on the back roads of the Commonwealth to extraordinary heights of stock car racing. Even though Scott would never have a significan…

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Marian Anderson: The American Contralto Part 2 37:14

2+ y ago37:14

37:14

How does one become a musical legend? In the conclusion of Marian Anderson: The American Contralto, we chronicle Marian's journey through Europe as she is called "the voice of the century." After a successful trip to Europe and being met with resistance to perform at Consitution Hall, it led to a concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Later we talk to Ch…

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Episode 47: Napoleon Da Legend & Amerigo Gazaway 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

22:22

Napoleon Da Legend & Amerigo Gazaway talk about how they started working together, having hope for the future, and their album, The World Changed.By Sherron Shabazz

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Marian Anderson: The American Contralto Part 1 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

What does it take to be the best to do it? In Part 1 of this Black Is America podcast presentation, we chronicle the story of the great American contralto Marian Anderson. We discuss her early singing experiences in church, the power and emotion of the Negro spiritual, and why what Black America creates is often hard to duplicate. In this episode, …

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Lt. John Fox: An All-American Hero 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

44:00

What does it take to make the ultimate sacrifice? In the first episode of the Black Is America podcast, we learn the story of Lt. John Fox. From very humble beginnings in the Cincinnati area to courageous actions in the Italian theater, John Fox is an excellent example of Black America displaying bravery on the battlefield in the face of discrimina…

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Episode 46: Wavy Da Ghawd 23:11

2+ y ago23:11

23:11

TheRealHip-Hop.com talks to Wavy Da Ghawd about his album, Ghawd’s Eden, why he’s never satisfied with his production, and why he considers this album to be his way out.By Sherron Shabazz

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