Hip Hop MultiVerse

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494

Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.

Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ

Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722

Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4

Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2

As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.

Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10ZrITHGIsMNy2mBxTE8ry?si=c5659a70fdf1438b

Where I Wanna Pod Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Podulators!!!! Mount Up. Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Nuthin' But a Pod Thang "We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want" Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang". Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 Classic G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wHlUnmyPASFjZQSdeAAL0?si=0b0777c552284c94 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Planet Pod Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them? Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic". Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44f57 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s

Int'l Podders Anthem For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album. Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c

Tear da Pod Up Guest: Ashley Reynolds We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups. The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them. Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9

Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group.

Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK.

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Nobody

The Pod was all good til it went bad On this episode Darwan and Whit review key tracks from Nas' grammy award winning album King's Disease and judge whether it's deserved or if he was just given a lifetime achievement award. King's Disease series curated playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=19df7a7d9f7544ab