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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger th ...
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unsignedhype.org and About 2 Blow Radio digital record pool features new and underground releases and interview sessions with the artists & producers behind the music. Sponsored by unsignedhype.org Diggin in the crates for digital 45s (LPs), underground bangerz from up & coming artists, exclusives, b-sides & collabos before they see the break of dawn. 45s Before Dawn Digital Record Pool www.unsignedhype.org www.about2blowradio.com www.45sbeforedawn.ga
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How are companies utilising technology to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges? What are the latest developments in the world of AI and emerging technology? How is technology changing the world that we live in? Join CognitionX co-founders, Charlie Muirhead and Tabitha Goldstaub, and the CognitionX team in navigating the complex world of AI and Emerging Tech. Tune in to hear world-class talks, presentations, and interviews as we look to answer some of today’s most pressing questions.
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Welcome to the Good Music Show with Danny and Julius! Each episode they will give each other an album or playlist based around a theme, then talk about the music and artists that make it. They'll cover a wide spread of artists that they care deeply about: from 2Pac to Willie Nelson, John Prine to Donna Summer, Ray Charles to Future. Keeping an open mind to new styles allows Danny and Julius, as well as listeners, the opportunity to step out of individualized music bubbles and find new music ...
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Julius's daunting prompt for this episode was to find an album with one good song. This week on the Good Music Show, we discuss mostly bad music. And feel free to make your guesses now, we won't reveal the 1 good song right away! Just don't click the links below if you don't want it spoiled! First, Julius's pick is Eminem's "Recovery," an album the…
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On today's bonus, Danny gives an update on the Wu-Tang solo albums he has checked out after the ODB bonus episode. Plus we talk about the recently-released-at-the-time-of-recording Apple Music 100 Best Albums. In addition to laughing at the absurdity of some of the rankings, we talk about the nature of "best of" lists and how they could be better. …
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It is easy to take for granted having access to almost all recorded music in existence. But having a collection of physical copies of your favorite music makes you realize how special it is. So today we are featuring two albums from each of our collections. First up, Sidelong by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. This debut album immediately grabbed Dann…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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Continuing our side-by-side discussion of Atlanta rap giants Future and Young Thug, today we are focusing on what they bring to the table when they are featured on other artists' songs. DRAM, Playboi Carti, Drake, Rihanna, and Travis Scott are just a handful from a long list of artists who know that adding Young Thug and/or Future to a track is a c…
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Today we will take a look at two contemporaries in the rap world: Future and Young Thug. These two guys from Atlanta are prolific rappers in their own right, but they are also friends and collaborators. On this episode we will look at their contributions to hip-hop and what makes each of them special through the lens of six songs by each artist. Da…
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Recorded during the "Beer" sessions, we go more in depth into the lore of the Wu-Tang Clan as a whole, as well as their solo projects. Danny asks Julius for 3 Wu-Tang solo projects to properly begin his Wu-Tang journey, something that Julius began as a kid. We'll also give thoughts on the Wu-Tang clan documentary series "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and M…
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Crack open a beer with us as we talk about two artists who became legends for their rebellious music. First we'll cover one of the many greatest hits compilations from Johnny Paycheck. "Biggest Hits" covers Paycheck's time with Epic and Billy Sherrill in the producer's chair. We'll talk about his outlaw image, the good and bad sides of his rocky ca…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson . It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Recorded during the "Party Soundtracks" sessions, Danny and Julius share opinions and stories about seeing live music. Fr…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson. It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there, definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Today we take on the difficult task of finding an album that could soundtrack a party front to back, without skipping. Fi…
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Spring is the prompt for today's episode, and boy did we pick some fantastic albums that will make you feel every emotion in the book. First we'll cover Allison Russell's 2023 album "The Returner." A vibrant, groovy album that will lift you out of the darkness so that you may dance in the light. We'll talk about how how sometimes the Grammy's get i…
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Recorded during the Sentimental Albums Sessions, Julius talks about their personal opinions when it comes to rap beef. Specifically here comparing 2 recent examples: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj; and Freddie Gibbs vs JPEGMAFIA. Coming Up Ep. 4: Spring Noname - "Telefone" Allison Russell - "The Returner" Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that c…
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Our first episode covering albums! First up, Julius gives Danny 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me." We'll talk about 2Pac's rough and rowdy ways that produced some of the biggest music of the 90's, both in terms of popularity and in sound. Being the first double album of rap, it is full of insane beats and collaborations with both legendary and underrated rap…
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Part 2 of our first proper episode is here! If you haven't had the chance to catch up on Part 1, you're going to want to! We pick up right back where we left off talking about the enigmatic Prince and bonding over our mutual love for the most taxinest B-Boys (shoutout Tax Day 2024). We'll also talk about a couple of Danny's favorite current artists…
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During the recording of our first proper episode of The Good Music Show, we realized talking about 20 of our favorite songs/artists takes a long time! Part 1 of 2 covers a lot: the insane output of Cash Money records, Ray Charles' country roots, Willie Nelson doing pop standards, and the perfect rock n' roll music of the Stooges. This episode cover…
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April Fools? No this isn't a prank, we really decided to debut a podcast on April 1st! Join Danny and Julius for the premiere episode of The Good Music Show! A podcast where each episode, we swap an album or playlist of songs based on a theme/prompt and discuss our thoughts. For our first episode, we go into the background of how the show began, sh…
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DJ KBA Black Friday Night Jam Session Peace and Black Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Black Love is the motivation and inspiration for our dedication to African Liberation. We are victorious and we are winning every day. We owe to our ancestors to …
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ODB died of an accidental drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday. Over the course of his short life, Dirty took on many names – Russell Jones, Ason Unique, Old Dirty Bastard, Osirius – each of them capturing a different facet of his personality. Khalik explores how Ol’ Dirty is remembered by the people who loved him, and why his art has en…
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For ODB, what began as a stint in rehab becomes a three and a half year ordeal stuck in the criminal justice system. A lifetime of unchecked mental health issues, police harassment, media exploitation and substance abuse compounds into a full-blown crisis. So when he is finally released from prison, and an exciting record deal with Rocafella Record…
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Against a backdrop of continued police harassment, random attacks and memorials to gunned down rappers, ODB’s paranoia goes into overdrive. To save himself, Ol’ Dirty tries to rebrand by returning to the principles of the black freedom struggle and by changing his name to Osirus. But it’s too late. ODB seems to be a marked man. ODB: A Son Unique is…
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DJ KBA - Old Dirty Old School Mix Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio.The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This is our Old Dirty Version. We are here to pay tribute and homage to Ason Unique Allah. Call us live at 929-477-1755 and press 1 with your questions or commen…
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ODB scandalizes the nation by riding in a limo to collect a welfare check with an MTV camera crew in tow. His stunts make him a hero to the marginalized and opens doors to pop superstardom as Mariah Carey comes knocking. But as Dirty’s fame increases, the police begin targeting ODB and his brothers in the Wu-Tang Clan. ODB: A Son Unique is produced…
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With his record label trying to tame his wild antics, ODB has a fight on his hands to stay true to himself. Against the odds, Dirty’s struggle for artistic freedom leads him to produce one of the most iconic album covers in rap history. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel and Talkhouse for USG Audio For more from Novel visit novel.audio See Priv…
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With the Wu-Tang flying high, Dirty turns his attention to his solo career, producing a hip hop classic in the most unconventional way. To succeed Dirty needs to build the perfect team and stay away from fame’s temptations. Khalik takes us inside the making of ODB’s legendary debut solo album, a story of ups and downs, wild studio antics and bust u…
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1970s New York is the playground that makes ODB into one of the most memorable rappers of his generation. Khalik explores how Dirty’s musical family, the emergence of hip hop and the bold black spirituality of the Five-Percent Nation inspires ODB’s musical beginnings and the Wu-Tang’s rise to world domination. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel…
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When ODB storms the stage at the 1998 Grammys, he cements his reputation as a nationally infamous prankster. Our host, photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey to meet the real ODB – the deeper, more complicated and misunderstood man behind the joker that the mainstream media portrayed. Please note that this episode contains racist language …
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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wr…
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Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio.The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This is our Gemini Season Motivation Session. Enjoy the soultastic expression of Black love and passion thru the mystic sounds of DJ KBA. Enjoy the mixtape with a myriad of sounds from then til n…
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Snippet from #throwback interview with former Wu Tang manager and financial guru Cedric Muhammad breaking down the song he calls the most controve rsial in hip hop history, @50Cent's breakout single "How to Rob" and how it is a metaphor for entrepreneurship by necessity. His words are still true today. #JamMasterJay #50 #howtorob --- Send in a voic…
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#Throwback Childhood friends and members of Proof's group 5 Ela speak out about Proof's passing, Eminem getting an achievement award at Proof's funeral, D12's attempt to lay the blame on Mudd of 55 Ela who was there the nite Proof got killed and the fact that neither Em or D12 reached out to those closest to Proof --- Send in a voice message: https…
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DJ KBA- Sunday Sound Mixtape Session Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another epsode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio.The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This our Sunday Soul Session. Enjoy the soultastic expression of Black love and passion thru the mystic sounds of DJ KBA. Enjoy the mixtape a myriad of sounds …
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DJ KBA Killah Priest Masta Killa GZA Brooklyn Mix Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Today we celebrate the art and hip hop music of the legendary Mcs Killah Priest Masta Killa and GZA. These microphone fiends changed the lyrical…
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Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Today we are celebrating the life art and hip hop music of the legendary MC Sean Price aka Sean P of Heltah Skeltah. This microphone fiend changed the lyrical landscape of the industry forever. …
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Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio.The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This is our Gemini Season Motivation Session. Enjoy the soultastic expression of Black love and passion thru the mystic sounds of DJ KBA. Enjoy the mixtape with a myriad of sounds from then til n…
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DJ KBA- Late Night Juke Joint Session Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Join us for a master mix edition Prepare for a rhythmic mix to enthrall your mind. Join us by calling into phone number 929-477-1755 and press 1 with your q…
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DJ KBA- Sean Barbarian Kimbo Jesus Price Mix Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Today we celebrate life art and hip hop music of the legendary MC Sean Price aka Sean P. This microphone fiend changed the lyrical landscape of the i…
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DJ KBA Killa Season Method Man Tribute Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. We will be joined by the world-famous Hip Hop Brews and Beats CEO mind Killa Season. Today we celebrate art and hip hop music of the legendary artist, Meth…
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Members of 5 Ela, Proof's original group give insight into the Detroit hip hop scene, working with Proof and Jay Dilla and broke down the propaganda in the movie 8 Mile that made Eminem an icon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/messageBy 45s Before Dawn / About 2 Blow Radio
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DJ KBA- Wu Tang Forever Jam Session Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Today we celebrate life art and hip hop music we are joined together to share in the experience of our Wu tang Clan Gambinos conversation. Call phone number 9…
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DJ KBA- Late Night Juke Joint Session Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Join us for a master mix edition Prepare for a rhythmic mix to enthrall your mind. Join us by calling into phone number 929-477-1755 and press 1 with your q…
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DJ KBA- Sag Rah Digga Gen Steele DMX Mix Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This is Solidarity Saturday and we are bringing forth the alchemical soul sounds of his Majesty DJ KBA. Join us live on Do Tha Knowledge as we usher in a…
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DJ KBA- Black Throwback Saturday Mix Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. This is Solidarity Saturday and we are bringing forth the alchemical soul sounds of his Majesty DJ KBA. Join us live on Do Tha Knowledge as we usher in a pla…
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DJ KBA Black Tuesday Night Jam Session Peace and Black Power Family, Welcome to another episode of Do Tha Knowledge Radio. The place where Knowledge is Born. I am your host Knowledge Born Allah. Black Love is the motivation and inspiration for our dedication to African Liberation. We are victorious and we are winning every day. We owe to our ancest…
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