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Forbes Top 50 | Fantom of the Beat Interview
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Ever wondered how Staten Island became a cornerstone of hip-hop culture? Legendary producer Phantom of the Beats joins us to reveal the untold story of this often-overlooked borough. From its family-friendly vibes to its close-knit community, learn how Staten Island provided a safer, more spacious haven for creativity compared to Brooklyn and Manhattan. Phantom takes us through the collaborative spirit that fueled the island’s unique hip-hop identity and shares his personal journey from Brooklyn to becoming an influential figure in Staten Island’s music scene.
Ready for a deep dive into the rise of UMCs? Phantom recounts the organic formation of the duo, transitioning from their initial group MI6 to the iconic UMCs. Uncover the playful wordplay behind their names and the enigmatic meaning of their hit song "Blue Cheese." We also tackle the darker side of the music industry, exposing how young artists are often exploited by record labels and how this reality shapes their creative output. Expect some eye-opening insights about the emotional and financial struggles that drive artists to produce raw, confrontational music.
In this episode, we also navigate the golden age of hip-hop, critiquing Forbes' controversial hip-hop rankings and reminiscing about legendary MCs from the '90s. Phantom shares behind-the-scenes stories from life on tour and details the creation of iconic beats, like those on Wu-Tang Clan’s "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." We wrap up with a lively debate on the state of modern hip-hop, the influence of hip-hop producers, and the long-term value of respecting the process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about hip-hop culture, filled with heartfelt stories, industry secrets, and a nod to the timeless quality of truly great music.
Chapters
1. Forbes Top 50 | Fantom of the Beat Interview (00:00:00)
2. Interview with Hass G "Fantom of the Beat" (00:01:38)
3. Haas G Discuss the importance of the foundation of hip hop in early Staten Island with the key players from the MCs to the Producers (00:14:40)
4. Discussion on the early origins of Rza making Enter the 36 (00:48:05)
5. Haas G discuss connecting with 50 early in his career and making the beat for "Magic Stick" (01:01:00)
6. The backstory of dealing with record labels while making a follow up album. Working on new ventures and continuing to be a staple in the hip hop community (01:20:00)
7. AG joins the show with Shawn and Coop to discuss the NBA draft and current NBA news. Coop shares a hilarious story about Dominique Wilkins . (01:28:10)
8. The guys discuss the Forbes 50 Greatest Rappers list (01:46:00)
9. Transitioned to Elliott Wilson's new Big 3 statements. The team discussed the big 3 conversations through the years. (02:00:44)
10. New Music Segment (02:39:54)
11. Review of Rakim's new single "Be ill" (02:40:01)
12. Review of Common & Pete Rock new single "All Kinds of Ideas" (02:54:50)
13. Jeezy and JT (02:58:00)
14. Shaq releases "No Love Lost" (03:00:00)
15. Reasonable Doubt 28th year anniversary discussion. The team gave their personal experiences of RD initial release and the legacy (03:07:32)
16. The team discuss Joe Budden Spaces comment on "Passing the baton" in the Drake beef (03:40:00)
17. RIP Bill Cobbs (04:05:11)
18. Closing remarks (04:07:00)
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