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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry

A deep dive into everything HipHop. Beefs, Beats, Battles, Albums, Artists, Labels, Radio Personalities, Movies and more. Enjoy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

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S4E36 9th Wonder by Drew Curry from 2023-12-10T05:00

This week, we are talking about a son of North Carolina, who started Justus League and Little Brother with his friends back at NCCU. Later the group would break up, who is to blame for that depe...

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S4E35 DJ Scratch by Drew Curry from 2023-12-03T05:00

This week, we are going to talk about an award winning DJ, and gold and platinum producer DJ Scratch. Scratch started out winning competitions for his skill, then he got with EPMD and started pr...

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S4E34 Best of... Just Blaze by Drew Curry from 2023-11-26T05:00

This week we dive into some of Just Blaze most well known production credits the past twenty or so years. So check out this episode packed with music and have yourself a great Sunday. Thank you ...

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S4E33 Just Blaze by Drew Curry from 2023-11-19T05:00

This week we are talking about the legend, the DJ wizard, production guru Just Blaze. Just Blaze is responsible for some classic records that were released in the Roc-A-Fella days. From producti...

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S4E32 DJ Clark Kent by Drew Curry from 2023-11-12T05:00

This week we are looking at the career of the Superman on DJing, DJ Clark Kent. Clark Kent has been integral part in some of the biggest careers in music. Clark has also produced some of the big...

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S4E31 Kurtis Blow: The Album by Drew Curry from 2023-11-05T04:00

This week we get into the debut studio album by the one and only Kurtis Blow. On this album would be one of the most sampled hip hop songs of all time, The Breaks. The Breaks alone is a classic ...

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S4E30 Kurtis Blow by Drew Curry from 2023-10-29T04:00

This week we go back to the first. This time the first artist signed to a major label. One of the first hits in hip hop. Some one who STILL represents hip hop to the fullest and STILL performs r...

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S4E29 About Nothing... by Drew Curry from 2023-10-22T04:00

Wale has made many sequel projects in his illistrious career. The one that sticks out to me the most is the About Nothing series, The Mixtape About Nothing, More About Nothing, and The Album Abo...

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S4E28 Wale by Drew Curry from 2023-10-15T04:00

Wale. Think back 2009 XXL Freshman cover, Wale, B.o.B., Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, Ace Hood, Curren$y, KiD CuDi, Blu, Cory Gunz, and Mickey Factz. Wale carved his own lane and demanded his re...

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S4E27 Kiss Of Death by Drew Curry from 2023-10-08T04:00

Kiss Of Death is the second album by the legendary artist Jadakiss. Released on June 22, 2004. The album is a classic to me, the album is damn good from top to bottom. Check out this episode on ...

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S4E26 Jadakiss by Drew Curry from 2023-10-01T04:00

This week we are headed back to New York. We are diving into the career of the one and only Jadakiss. Jada is known for being one of the best emcees hip hop has to offer. Jada is also known for ...

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S4E25 Young Guru by Drew Curry from 2023-09-24T04:00

Young Guru is the multi-hyphenate audio wizard who works closely to the GOAT emcee Jay-Z. For many years now Guru has been recording, mixing and mastering all of Hovs' verses. This one is no...

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S4E24 Best Of Andre 3000 by Drew Curry from 2023-09-17T16:00

This week, it is all about the music. So check out this episode to check out some of the best Andre 3000 verses. Thank you Three Stacks for everything you've done for the world and for hip h...

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S4E23 Andre 3000 by Drew Curry from 2023-09-10T14:13:17

Andre 3000 is truly a one of one, an emcees emcee, and one of the most respected humans in hip hop. Now and days you can catch Andre in Japan or the streets of New York or in a field in Georgia wit...

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S4E22 Ghostface Killah by Drew Curry from 2023-09-03T04:00

Ghostface Killah is one of the greatest storytellers in hip hop history. Ghost is known as one of the members of one of the greatest hip hop collectives/ groups of all time, you know the one, fo...

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S4E21 Pitbull by Drew Curry from 2023-08-27T07:45:14

Pitbull is unique in hip hop. Coming from Miami, from Cuban parents, Pitbull came in the game fully hip hop. He would meet a label CEO who would come up with a plan to cut Pitbulls' verses a...

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S4E20 MC Hammer by Drew Curry from 2023-08-20T17:58:16

MC Hammer was and is a superstar. MC Hammer is a legend. MC Hammer showed the heights that hip hop could go. Hammer was the first Pop Hip Hop act. Hammer was as much a dancer as he was a rapper,...

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S4E19 Best Of Pharrell by Drew Curry from 2023-08-13T04:00:12

Music. That is basically all you're getting this episode. We go through some of Pharrells' best production, writing, and feature credits. Pharrell is an absolute legend. In 2003 Pharrell...

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S4E18 Pharrell by Drew Curry from 2023-08-06T04:00

Pharrell Williams one of the best, most prolific producers of any genre of all time. Not only is Pharrell one of the best producers he is also an A-list artist, amazing entrepreneur, incredible ...

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S4E17 Madvillainy by Drew Curry from 2023-07-30T04:00

Madvillainy is the one and only album by the duo known as Madvillain, that included Madlib and MF Doom. This album took both these guys to another level. After the praise they received from ever...

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S4E16 MF Doom by Drew Curry from 2023-07-23T13:51:13

MF Doom is truly a one of one. There was never anyone like him, and there never will be again. Almost every part of the mans life is a mystery. Doom has been known by many names first as Zev Love X...

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S4E15 All 6's And 7's by Drew Curry from 2023-07-16T04:00

All 6's And 7's is the eleventh album from the formidable Tech N9ne. The album was released on June 7th, 2011 through his label Strange Music. The album is possibly Tech's most well ...

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S4E14 Tech N9ne by Drew Curry from 2023-07-09T04:00:48

Tech N9ne is one of the most unique artist of any genre, ever. Tech N9ne is one of the most independent artist of any genre, ever. Tech N9ne is a master of his craft. There aren't many artis...

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S4E13 Radio by Drew Curry from 2023-07-02T04:00:10

What can be said about a G.O.A.T. that hasn't already been said? LL Cool J's first album Radio is an absolute classic that changed the sound of music upon it's release. The unfortuna...

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S4E12 The Big Bang by Drew Curry from 2023-06-25T04:00:46

The Big Bang is the seventh studio album by the illustrious Busta Rhymes. The only album he released under Aftermath with the help of Dr. Dre who produced a lot of tracks on the album. It was al...

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S4E11 Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous from 2023-06-18T04:00:13

Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous is the debut album by Big L. Lamont Coleman only was able to release one album while he was here on earth. They released the album he was working on after h...

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S4E10 How You Like Me Now by Drew Curry from 2023-06-11T04:00:11

How Ya Like Me Now by Kool Moe Dee is the album we are talking about on this episode. This is the second studio album by the rapper who started out with The Treacherous Three. Recorded in London...

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S4E9 Kool DJ Red Alert by Drew Curry from 2023-06-04T04:00:37

Kool DJ Red Alert is an absolute legend of hip hop, often credited as a founding father. Frederick Crute as he was born, basically invented the mixtape. I can't go spoiling the whole episode...

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S4E8 LL Cool J by Drew Curry from 2023-05-28T04:00

G.O.A.T. - Greatest Of All Time. A phrase popularized by an emcee out of Queens, New York City. One of the first rappers to release his album with the iconic Def Jam Records. This week we are ta...

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S4E7 Busta Rhymes by Drew Curry from 2023-05-21T04:00:54

Busta Rhymes is one of the most original and unique emcees to ever bless a microphone. Busta has been around for a long, illustrious career at this point. Busta really started getting notice as ...

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S4E6 Big L by Drew Curry from 2023-05-14T04:00:37

Big L is one of the most lauded and celebrated emcees of all time. Big L was a wordsmith, a mic destroyer, an emcees, emcee. Big L would be taken from his family and the world way too early. Aft...

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S4E5 Kool Moe Dee by Drew Curry from 2023-05-07T04:00:43

Welcome back to episode five of Hip Hop History, this week we are talking about a legendary emcee. Kool Moe Dee is considered a game changer, a legend, a staple in hip hop. Kool Moe Dee came on ...

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S4E4 Emcee by Drew Curry from 2023-04-30T04:00:58

Welcome back to Hip Hop History this week we are getting into the fourth pillar of hip hop. This week it is all about the emcee. From DJ Kool Herc being his own emcee, to who is widely considere...

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S4E3 B-Boying/B-Girling/Breakdancing by Drew Curry from 2023-04-23T04:00:41

Welcome back, season four, episode three of Hip Hop Hisotyr by Drew Curry. This week we are back with the third of the four pillars of this beautiful art form. This week we are talking about B-B...

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S4E2 Graffiti by Drew Curry from 2023-04-16T04:00:46

Welcome back to season four of Hip Hop History by Drew Curry. This week we are talking about the second of four pillars, this week we are talking about the art of graffiti. Graffiti has always b...

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S4E1 DJ by Drew Curry from 2023-04-09T04:00:29

Welcome to season four of Hip Hop History by Drew Curry. This season we are going to start with the four pillars of Hip Hop. This first episode we are going to do a deep dive into DJ-ing. How it...

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S3E52 Nipsey Hussle by Drew Curry from 2023-02-26T05:00:41

Nipsey The Great, Neighborhood Nip, Nipsey Hussle. Man. What can I say. I could go on a long explanation about what Nipsey meant to me. I did that in the episode. I could tell you what he meant ...

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S3E51 Crenshaw by Drew Curry from 2023-02-19T05:00:51

Crenshaw was the masterfully marketed mixtape from music maven Nipsey Hussle. Crenshaw was released to mixtape hosting sites for free and on the same night Nipsey began selling copies of Crensha...

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S3E50 The Documentary by Drew Curry from 2023-02-12T05:00:04

The Documentary is the debut album from The Game. Game worked himself into a position to have Dr. Dre producing, 50 Cent writing hooks and himself writing bars. If you've never heard the Game, w...

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S3E49 The Game by Drew Curry from 2023-02-05T05:00:55

The Game is the bridge between the Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Pac era and the Kendrick, Nipsey and YG era. The Game is responsible for bringing the West Coast back to the hip hop communities consciou...

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S3E48 King by Drew Curry from 2023-01-29T05:00:03

King is the fourth album from the legend T.I. released through his own label in concert with Atlantic Records on March 28th, 2006. The album contained the singles, What You Know and Why You Wann...

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S3E47 Uncle Luke by Drew Curry from 2023-01-22T05:00:21

Uncle Luke is one of the most important figures in hip hop. The reason you can say whatever you want on a record and sell it to the masses is because of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell. This cultur...

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S3E46 Donuts by Drew Curry from 2023-01-15T05:00:31

Donuts is said to be Dillas' magnum opus. Created almost entirely in a hospital room. Dillas' mother would massage his fingers because they would get sore and hurt while he was battling against ...

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S3E45 J. Dilla by Drew Curry from 2023-01-08T05:00:21

J. Dilla is one of the most influential, respected, revered, lauded, and talked about producers ever. Before Dilla most beats were either straight or swung, Dilla disabled the quantize function ...

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S4E44 E. 1999 Eternal by Drew Curry from 2023-01-01T05:00:48

E. 1999 Eternal is the second studio album by Bone Thugs released in 1995 with the smash record The Crossroads and 1st Of The Month. The album went number one on the Billboard 200 and number one...

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S3E43 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony by Drew Curry from 2022-12-25T05:00:25

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is one of the most influential and well respected groups of all time. When they came onto the scene they were unique and where providing a sound and feeling we hadn't't gott...

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S3E42 The Diary by Drew Curry from 2022-12-18T05:00:31

The Diary is the third studio album from the iconic Scarface. It is one of the few albums in history to receive a perfect rating from both The Source Magazine and XXL. Scarface's ability to take...

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S3E41 Scarface by Drew Curry from 2022-12-11T05:00:47

Scarface is undeniably one of the innovators of southern gangsta rap, intellectual rap, thought provoking, soul moving rap. You may know Scarface as the elite emcee in the Houston, Texas rap gro...

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S3E40 Things Fall Apart by Drew Curry from 2022-12-04T05:00:37

Things Fall Apart is the fourth studio album from The Legendary Roots Crew or The Roots. This was the first album that was released from the group called The Soulquarians which includes The Root...

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S3E39 The Roots by Drew Curry from 2022-11-27T05:00:56

There is a reason this group is introduced as The Legendary, it's because they are in fact legendary. The Roots have one of the best emcees of all time, one of the most incredible drummers to ev...

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S3E38 Run The Jewels and RTJ3 by Drew Curry from 2022-11-20T05:00:23

Run The Jewels are one of the best groups of all time, and before the group was ever thought of its members were already legendary. Killer Mike and El P are an emcee and producer/emcee duo, &nbs...

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S3E37 Slick Rick by Drew Curry from 2022-11-13T05:00:43

Welcome back to this episode of hip hop history. This week another undeniable icon in music and hip hop. The undisputed greatest story teller in hip hop history, the one and only Slick Rick. Sli...

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S3E36 Doug E. Fresh by Drew Curry from 2022-11-06T04:00:45

Welcome back to this episode of Hip Hop History. This week we are going to be getting into an absolute legend once again. This time someone with a skill very few human beings have, especially at...

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S3E35 DJ Kay Slay by Drew Curry from 2022-10-30T04:00

Legendary in multiple avenues in hip hop, who appeared in the first hip hop film 1983's Wild Style, went by the moniker Dez as a graffiti artist, sold mixtapes across New York City, DJ'd across ...

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S3E34 Supa Dupa Fly by Drew Curry from 2022-10-23T04:00

This week we are getting into an album that we should have covered much earlier, the grammy nominated platinum selling classic Supa Dupa Fly by the illustrious Missy Misdemeanor Elliott. Supa Du...

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S3E33 Be by Drew Curry from 2022-10-16T04:00:13

Be is the sixth seminal album by the illustrious Chicago native Common. This album is the first album that Common released with the help of Kanye West, not only did Common fit beautifully in Ye'...

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S3E32 Common by Drew Curry from 2022-10-09T04:00:29

Common is one of the most skilled, profecient and lauded over emcees that the game has ever seen. Originally known as Common Sense, Common has been one of the best rappers for more than two deca...

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S3E31 It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back by Drew Curry from 2022-10-02T04:00

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back is the the second studio album by the iconic group Public Enemy. Released on June 28, 1988 by Def Jam and Columbia Records. The album has always ran...

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S3E30 Public Enemy by Drew Curry from 2022-09-25T04:00

Public Enemy is the most impactful group of all time. Public Enemy. I shouldn’t have to say much else. What Public Enemy has done is unique, legendary and special never to be recreated agai...

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S3E29 Illmatic by Drew Curry from 2022-09-18T04:00

Illmatic is one of the best albums of all time. This is from a 18 year old kid from Queens, New York with his first album. To come out with a classic with your first album is improbable, unlikel...

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S3E28 Nas by Drew Curry from 2022-09-11T04:00

Nasir Jones, is undoubtley one of the greatest emcees to ever live. If you disagree argue with your mother. Nas is truly not from this planet, his written songs from the perspective of a gun wit...

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S3E27 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Drew Curry from 2022-09-04T04:00:16

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx or The Purple Tape is the first album by the icon Raekwon the Chef. This album was the first solo album by Raekwon, it came after the first Wu-Tang group album and after ...

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S3E26 Raekwon by Drew Curry from 2022-08-28T04:00:25

Raekwon is a two time hall of famer, from both his work with Wu-Tang and his solo work. This week we touch on the life and come up of Corey Woods. Corey or Raekwon the Chef would grow up with a ...

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S3E25 Book of Ryan by Drew Curry from 2022-08-21T04:00:27

Book of Ryan is the seventh album by Royce Da 5'9". This may be Royces' best album with tracks like 'Cocaine', 'Boblo Boat' and 'Strong Friend' these tracks and more Royce puts his life and expe...

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S3E24 Royce Da 5'9" by Drew Curry from 2022-08-14T04:00:25

Ryan "Royce Da 5'9"" Montgomery is one of the most fierce emcees of all time. Royce has had a long career that has no signs of slowing down. Royce started in Detroit, Michigan and he would make ...

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S3E23 Muddy Waters by Drew Curry from 2022-08-07T04:00:53

Welcome to this episode of hip hop history, this week we are getting into the third album by Redman. This is perhaps Redmans most well known album. The album that definitely propelled him to ano...

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S3E22 Redman by Drew Curry from 2022-07-31T04:00:14

Redman is one of the greatest emcees of all time. If we purely go off of Eminems' song Lose Yourself, "It goes REGGIE, JayZ, Tupac and Biggie. Andre from Outkast, Kurupt, Nas and then me." then ...

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S2E21 Ridin' Dirty by Drew Curry from 2022-07-24T04:00

Ridin Dirty is the third studio album by the dynamic duo UGK. It was released July 30, 1996 through Jive Records. The album sold 70,000 copies in its first week and 850,00 copies to date. This is t...

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S3E20 UGK by Drew Curry from 2022-07-17T04:00:23

UGK is one of the most prolific and legendary groups of all time. Made up of the illustrious Pimp C and the incomparable Bun B, both straight out of Port Arthur, Texas. These two had made great ...

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S3E19 Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor by Drew Curry from 2022-07-10T04:00:33

This week we are talking bout the first album from the emcee we talked about last week, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. The album was delayed because of leaks, which provided Lupe the opportuni...

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S3E18 Lupe Fiasco by Drew Curry from 2022-07-03T04:00:18

This week we are getting into a legend out of Chicago, who is a true emcee. Lupe Fiasco has been heralded by Pharrell, Kanye and Jay Z early on in his career. Lupe has went on to create some of ...

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S3E17 Three 6 Mafia by Drew Curry from 2022-06-26T04:00:48

This week we go to Memphis, Tennessee where the iconic group started with three members; Paul 'DJ Paul' Beauregard, Ricky 'Lord Infamous' Dunigan, and Jordan 'Juicy J' Houston. The group that wa...

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S2E16 Cypress Hill by Drew Curry from 2022-06-19T04:00:40

Cypress Hill was revolutionary since they came out. For one they are the first to use English and Spanish on the record. They were also a very early adopter of legalizing marijuana before it was...

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S3E15 Run DMC by Drew Curry from 2022-06-12T04:00:33

Run DMC is one of the most iconic groups of all time. They are responsible for many first, most I will leave for your listen, but the entire style of hip hop from the late 80's to today. Before ...

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S3E14 Hell Hath No Fury by Drew Curry from 2022-06-05T04:00:10

Hell Hath No Fury is now the third album released by the legendary group Clipse. I say now because their first album Exclusive Audio Footage was shelved until 2022 when it was released. Check ou...

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S3E13 Clipse by Drew Curry from 2022-05-29T04:00:54

Two brothers from Virginia Beach, Virginia meet the masterful production duo known as The Neptunes, also from the area, and one of the greatest duos of all time was born. Clipse could have given...

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S3E12 Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star by Drew Curry from 2022-05-22T04:00:23

Before Mos Def and Talib Kweli released their own solo albums, they decided to join forces and become Black Star. Black Star is everything Mos is times two, Mos and Talib are some of the realest...

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S3E11 Black On Both Sides by Drew Curry from 2022-05-15T04:00:25

Black On Both Sides is the debut solo album by the one and only Mos Def. Check out what made this album including producers, samples and the time that it took Mos Def to complete this classic al...

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S3E10 Mos Def by Drew Curry from 2022-05-08T04:00:48

Mos Def may be the most unique artist hip hop has ever seen, between his work on wax and his work on film, no one is even really close to his skill set. Mos started at a young age in film and te...

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S3E9 Paul's Boutique by Drew Curry from 2022-05-01T15:37:57

The second album by the ground breaking group Paul's Boutique didn't perform as well as any of their other albums but has made the biggest impact. People are still influenced by the production and ...

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S3E8 Beastie Boys by Drew Curry from 2022-04-24T13:32:39

The Beastie Boys are a culture shifting band/group who started out as a punk group in the mid to late 80's, who switched to hip hop around the time they met Rick Rubin who we covered earlier this s...

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S3E7 Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik by Drew Curry from 2022-04-17T04:00

Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik is the debut album from the iconic southern group OutKast. With this album OutKast came out with a bang and put the entire genre on notice. No longer would southe...

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S3E6 OutKast by Drew Curry from 2022-04-10T04:00

Quite possibly the greatest duo in hip hop, this Atlanta group made up of Andre "3000" Benjamin and Antwan 'Big Boi" Patton has solidified themselves in the history books. OutKast came out with ...

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S3E5 Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood & It's Dark And Hell Is Hot by Drew Curry from 2022-04-03T04:00

Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood and It's Dark And Hell Is Hot were the first two major label releases by the incomparable DMX. Released in 1998 in May and December respectively. Two platinum...

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S3E3 Rick Rubin by Drew Curry from 2022-03-20T04:00

Rick Rubin is one of the most revered and constant producers since the 80's. He was the founder and owner of Def Jam Records until the early 2000's. Rick still to this day is making music with r...

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S3E2 Country Grammar by Drew Curry from 2022-03-13T05:00

Country Grammar was the first album from one of the best selling hip hop artist of all time. Country Grammar is one of the few albums of all time that has went diamond and still sells to this day. ...

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S3E1 Nelly by Drew Curry from 2022-03-06T14:32:21

Welcome to the premiere of season three of Hip Hop History by Drew Curry, this week we are getting into a legend from the midwest. The one and only Nelly out of St. Louis, Missouri. The reason I am...

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S2E52 Gangsta Grillz by Drew Curry from 2022-01-30T05:00

It's Gangsta Grillz you bastards! Arguably the greatest mixtape series to ever exist on this planet. DJ Drama has worked with more artist than I should name, but Ron Artest, Katt Williams, ItsTh...

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S2E51 DJ Drama by Drew Curry from 2022-01-23T05:00

Tyree Simmons was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who became an Atlanta legend. DJ Drama is so hip hop he was arrested for the culture, of course he was never charged but they still raided hi...

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S2E50 Kid Capri & Soundtrack to the Streets by Drew Curry from 2022-01-16T05:00

This is our first double episode, this episode is about the legendary DJ Kid Capri and his second album Soundtrack to the Streets. Kid Capri is the first DJ on major networks like BET and VH1 he...

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S2E49 Big Tyme by Drew Curry from 2022-01-09T05:00

Big Tyme is the second album from Heavy D & The Boyz, sadly it was the last album to feature bandmate Trouble T Roy. It had three hit singles including Somebody For Me, We Got Our Own Thing ...

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S2E48 Heavy D by Drew Curry from 2022-01-02T05:00

The incomparable, the original overweight lover, the one and only Heavy D. Heavy started the group The Boyz in high school and was signed as the first signee to Andre Harrells' label Uptown Reco...

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S2E47 The Score by Drew Curry from 2021-12-26T05:00

The Score is one of the best albums that has ever been created. Wyclef, Lauryn and Pras have a lasting legacy off just one classic album. The Score is an album that has been discussed, digested,...

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S2E46 The Fugees by Drew Curry from 2021-12-19T05:00

The Fugees are one of the greatest groups of all time, with one of the best selling albums of all time of any genre. The Fugees are a group of three, Pras, Lauryn and Wyclef. The three when left...

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S2E45 Straight Outta Compton by Drew Curry from 2021-12-12T05:00

Straight Outta Compton is the debut album from the historic, iconic west coast group N.W.A. The magic of Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, Eazy E, MC Ren and Ice Cube with some writing done by the legend The D...

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S2E44 N.W.A. by Drew Curry from 2021-12-05T05:00

N.W.A. is one of the greatest groups of all time. The group was a revolution all by themselves. N.W.A started a whole subgenre of rap whether you call it gangsta rap or reality rap as the group ...

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S2E43 The Low End Theory by Drew Curry from 2021-11-28T12:55:40

The Low End Theory is the second studio album from the legendary group A Tribe Called Quest. The album was released on September 24, 1991 by Jive Records. The album heard the emergence of Phife Daw...

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S2E42 A Tribe Called Quest by Drew Curry from 2021-11-21T05:00

A Tribe Called Quest is one of the most innovative, original, groundbreaking groups of all time, any genre. The group consisted of four members Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarob...

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S2E41 Quik Is The Name by Drew Curry from 2021-11-14T05:00

Quik Is The Name is the first studio album by the one and only DJ Quik. A legend, an icon and one of the first producer/rappers the game has ever seen. Quik is the name was suppose to be mixtape...

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S2E40 DJ Quik by Drew Curry from 2021-11-07T04:00

DJ Quik is a certified legend. An trendsetter an Icon from the west coast. Quik has that name because of his speed in the studio, no one does it like Quik. Even one of the best, top selling most...

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S2E39 G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 by Drew Curry from 2021-10-31T04:00

G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 was recorded when Nate Dogg was still a part of the famed Death Row Records roster, Vol. 2 was recorded after Nate left the record label. Some songs were used for movie so...

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S2E38 Nate Dogg by Drew Curry from 2021-10-24T04:00

Nate Dogg is one of the most unique voices, styles, artists that hip hop has ever had. Nate Dogg is a one of one. Aside from having his own great albums, Nate is most well known for his features...

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S2E37 Funkdafied by Drew Curry from 2021-10-17T04:00

The very first solo female emcee to put out a platinum album, Da Brat with her debut album Funkdafied. History was made in 1995 when this album went platinum. Da Brat may be the most under rated...

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S2E36 Da Brat by Drew Curry from 2021-10-10T12:11:58

In this weeks episode we are going to cover quite possibly the most underrated female emcee of all time. Find out how Da Brat got her start in the industry, where she's from and a little of where s...

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S2E35 Lil Kim Beefs by Drew Curry from 2021-10-04T18:42:16

This episode of Hip Hop History is about a few of the beefs that Lil Kim has been involved with. This episode we primarily talk about Foxy Brown and Nicki Minaj. The Foxy situation starts off ea...

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S2E36 Lil Kim Beefs by Drew Curry from 2021-10-03T04:00

This episode of Hip Hop History is about a few of the beefs that Lil Kim has been involved with. This episode we primarily talk about Foxy Brown and Nicki Minaj. The Foxy situation starts off ea...

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S2E34 Ill Nana by Drew Curry from 2021-09-26T04:00

Ill Nana is the debut album from the icon, Foxy Brown. A then 17 year old Bed Stuy native was signed to Def Jam in 1996. She was "found" by production team The Trackmasters. She wrote and had Ja...

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S2E35 Ill Nana by Drew Curry from 2021-09-26T04:00

Ill Nana is the debut album from the icon, Foxy Brown. A then 17 year old Bed Stuy native was signed to Def Jam in 1996. She was "found" by production team The Trackmasters. She wrote and had Ja...

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S2E33 Hard Core by Drew Curry from 2021-09-19T04:00

Out of the three albums we've most recently covered this one is a certified classic. The debut album from Lil Kim, Hard Core. Hard Core was original named Queen Bee and was started before the un...

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S2E32 Black Reign by Drew Curry from 2021-09-12T04:00

The third studio album from the Queen. The one and only Queen Latifah is a generational talent. Black Reign is the accumulation of years of mastering the craft. This album alone inspired a young...

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S2E31 Bad As I Wanna B by Drew Curry from 2021-09-05T04:00

The best opening week sales for MC Lyte came with her furtherest from hip hop. While you can't take the hip hop out of MC Lyte Bad As I Wanna B was more a dance/ R&B album than it was hip ho...

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S2E30 Foxy Brown by Drew Curry from 2021-08-29T04:00

Foxy Brown, a professional recording artist since the age of 17. Foxy Brown has been relevant and making hits since 1996. That's a career. Foxy has been through a lot throughout her time in thee...

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S2E29 Lil Kim by Drew Curry from 2021-08-22T04:00

There is only one artist who Biggie signed and is still relevant today, no disrespect to the rest of Junior M.A.F.I.A, but Lil Kim has had relevant records, shows and beefs in the last ten years...

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S2E28 Queen Latifah by Drew Curry from 2021-08-15T04:00

There are few artist who's moniker so accurately describes the them. Dana Owens chose the name Queen Latifah at a young age and it would go on to be a fitting name. I could write for hours about...

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S2E27 MC Lyte by Drew Curry from 2021-08-08T04:00

I mean what can be said about MC Lyte that hasn't been said. Well, that's why we make the episode. MC Lyte is another one of those artist who were first at a lot of things. Did she release the f...

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S2E26 MC Sha Rock by Drew Curry from 2021-08-01T04:00

Another first with this episode, this time the First Female Emcee on wax, the first female signed with a group to a label... Honestly there are too many first with Ms. Sharon 'Sha Rock' Green. S...

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S2E25 DAMN by Drew Curry from 2021-07-25T16:00

The Pulitzer Prize winning album and artist, DAMN by Kendrick Lamar. This album and artist has done what no other album or artist outside of Jazz and Contemporary has done ever. This album is a ...

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S2E24 2014 Forest Hills Drive by Drew Curry from 2021-07-18T04:00

In this episode we get into an album that hit the scene in 2014 ironically with the year in the title, 2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album from J. Cole who we discussed in episode ...

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S2E23 Views by Drew Curry from 2021-07-11T04:00

Orginally titled Views From The Six, the six being a reference to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, This was shortened to just Views. While upon its release we saw many who loved this album claiming it ...

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S2E22 Paid In Full by Drew Curry from 2021-07-04T04:00

Paid In Full changed the game completely. Rakim as an Emcee changed the game forever. If you missed episode 17 about the legend himself, do yourself a favor and check it out. Paid In Full was wr...

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S2E21 It's A Big Daddy Thing by Drew Curry from 2021-06-27T04:00

It's A Big Daddy Thing is quite possibly the best Big Daddy Kane album. What Kane did so well on this album is what many artist try and fail to do. Kane was street tough, smart and savvy, but he...

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S2E20 Kendrick Lamar by Drew Curry from 2021-06-20T04:00

The one and only Pulitzer Prize winning rapper. Born and raised in Compton, California, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a once in a generation talent who has several classic albums, billboard smashe...

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S2E19 J. Cole by Drew Curry from 2021-06-13T04:00

A GOAT in the game, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jermaine Cole. J.Cole is a certified legend already six albums in. The man is a dreamer, and an achiever. It seems most things he sets his ...

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S2EP20 Drake by Drew Curry from 2021-06-06T04:00

What else needs to be said besides Billboard Artist of the Decade. Drizzy, The Boy, The 6 God, Drake. Drake has been absolutely destroying the charts since he came in the game. He has an unprece...

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S2EP18 Drake by Drew Curry from 2021-06-06T04:00

What else needs to be said besides Billboard Artist of the Decade. Drizzy, The Boy, The 6 God, Drake. Drake has been absolutely destroying the charts since he came in the game. He has an unprece...

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S2E17 Rakim Allah by Drew Curry from 2021-05-30T04:00

Widely known as the GOAT, The God Emcee, Inventor of flow, the one, Rakim Allah. The impact this legend has had goes beyond rhyming, ASAP Rocky is named after Rakim Allah. Rakim started internal...

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S2E16 Big Daddy Kane by Drew Curry from 2021-05-23T04:00

This week we are talking about another GOAT, a legend, a true icon in the game. Kane, BDK, best known as Big Daddy Kane. If there was an MVP race for emcees without a doubt Kane would win at lea...

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S2E15 Coke La Rock by Drew Curry from 2021-05-16T04:00

The first, the original, numero uno, the first emcee. Part of the Herculoids, the emcee group of the illustrious and originator of hip hop DJ Kool Herc, Coke La Rock. Beginning his career he had...

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S2E14 Jermaine 'JD' Dupri by Drew Curry from 2021-05-09T04:00

Jermaine Dupri, what else needs to be said. An icon, involved with Whodini, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Usher, Bow Wow, Kriss Kross and countless others. JD has written, produced, and been a lead ...

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S2E13 Sean 'Diddy' Combs by Drew Curry from 2021-05-02T04:00

Sean Combs, Puff, Puff Daddy, Diddy, P. Diddy, Brother Love, any name you call him you have to know he is a certified legend, an icon. Jump into this episode to see where Puff got his start, wha...

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S2E12 Marion "Suge" Knight by Drew Curry from 2021-04-25T04:00

Not many CEO's where ruling in the '90's both behind and in front of the cameras. Suge may have been the second most recognizable CEO in the 90's. Did you know that he didn't start out as a reco...

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S2E11 My Ghetto Report Card by Drew Curry from 2021-04-18T04:00

The ninth studio album by the legendary Bay Area native E-40, My Ghetto Report Card is a west coast classic. In a year when hyphy music really got a push this was hands down the best hyphy album...

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S2E10 E-40 by Drew Curry from 2021-04-11T04:00

Broccoli, Gouda, Captain Save A Hoe, Cat, Fetti just some of the words that permeated the culture because of the legendary E-40. The Bay Area native, west coast legend has had a long illustrious...

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S2E9 Young Jeezy Vs. Gucci Mane by Drew Curry from 2021-04-04T04:00

Early 2005 we thought we were getting two Atlanta legends who would collaborate for years to come, by Mid 2005 that was completely out the window with "shots" and shots were flying between the t...

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S2E8 Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration by Drew Curry from 2021-03-28T06:00

The fourth studio album from Atlanta legend Young Jeezy, Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration, was released in 2006. Listen to this episode on one of Jeezys best albums to date. Thank you for li...

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S2E7 Young Jeezy from 2021-03-21T05:00

It's Young, The Snowman, Jeezy, The ATL legend who has made his way from working with BMF to marrying Jeannie Mae. Dive into this Soul Survivors career with me on this episode. 


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S2E6 Snoop Vs. Suge by Drew Curry from 2021-03-14T06:00

Snoop has had a long illustrious career, but it certainly started out with quite a few controversies. Before the release of his first album he was in-broiled in a homicide case, which followed w...

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S2E5 Doggystyle by Drew Curry from 2021-03-07T06:00

The classic first album from a legend in the game a GOAT of west coast rap, Snoop Doggy Dogg as he would go by then. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre amongst others collectively brought this masterpiece t...

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S2E4 Snoop Dogg Story by Drew Curry from 2021-02-28T06:00

Everyone who knows Snoop loves Snoop, and everyone knows Snoop. He has given us almost 30 years of hits, and not just through music. The legend has dipped a toe or a few into acting as well give...

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S2E3: Jay Vs. Nas by Drew Curry from 2021-02-21T06:00

Probably the most well known beef in Hip Hop History. Jay Z vs his New York City Rival Nas. Two absolute Goliaths in the rap game. Come check out this episode of all out war between two massive ...

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S2E2: The Black Album by Drew Curry from 2021-02-14T06:00

The eighth studio album from the greatest rapper of all time. The Black Album by Jay Z. Let's break down the making of his supposed retirement album. Track by track, writer by writer, and produc...

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S2E1 Jay Z Story by Drew Curry from 2021-02-07T06:00

Welcome back to Hip Hop History, this is season two. We will be doing it a little bit different this season, it will be in triples. The first is The artist story, the second is a deep dive into ...

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Jay Z Story by Drew Curry from 2021-02-07T06:00

Welcome back to Hip Hop History, this is season two. We will be doing it a little bit different this season, it will be in triples. The first is The artist story, the second is a deep dive into ...

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Ep. 52 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince by Drew Curry from 2021-01-03T06:00

This episode is about one of most legendary duos to ever make hip-hop. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince had many of the firsts in hiphop, come find out what they are. 



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EP. 51 Set It Off by Drew Curry from 2020-12-27T06:00

1996, four black woman leads, a crime drama still talked about today. The F. Gary Gray directed, Set It Off starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah, check out this break down of the cult c...

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Ep. 50 DJ Clue by Drew Curry from 2020-12-20T06:00

One of New Yorks, the worlds best DJs. The self proclaimed Michael Jordan of Mixtapes, the one, the only DJ Clue. Dive into this episode and follow us on Instagram @HipHopHistoryPod. 

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Ep. 49 Ruff Ryders by Drew Curry from 2020-12-13T06:00

This episode we get into another legendary hip hop label from New York. The one and only Ruff Ryders, come check out where DMX, Swizz Beatz and The Lox got their start. Thank You and follow on i...

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Ep. 48 Poetic Justice by Drew Curry from 2020-12-06T06:00

Let's discuss the 1993 romantic comedy written and directed by John Singleton. Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur with Regina King and Joe Terry. Again if you haven't seen this cult classic...

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Ep. 47 Funkmaster Flex by Drew Curry from 2020-11-29T06:00

If you read the title then you know who this one is about. The legend who was with Hot 97 before it was the first hip hop station in New York and quite frankly the world. The legend, Funk Master...

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Ep.46 Rap-A-Lot Records by Drew Curry from 2020-11-22T06:00

This episode is another label episode, we talk about the legendary Texas label Rap-A-Lot Records. Dive in and let me know what you think. You can follow us on Instagram @HipHopHistoryPod . Thank...

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Ep. 45 Friday by Drew Curry from 2020-11-15T06:00

Come check out the episode about this cult classic, Friday. And stick around to find out who the child star was on the bicycle by Big Worms truck. Thanks and follow us @HipHopHstoryPod


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Ep. 44 Big Boy (Radio) by Drew Curry from 2020-11-08T06:00

The legendary radio personality started as a body guard for The Pharcyde. Check out this episode and see if you learn something new from Big Boys' Neighborhood!! Thank you!



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Ep. 43 Cash Money Records by Drew Curry from 2020-11-01T05:00

In this episode the set up is a bit different, if you're one who reads this and the episode title then it won't matter, but we are describing the label without mentioning it. Admittedly this is ...

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Ep. 42 Paid In Full by Drew Curry from 2020-10-25T05:00

Paid In Full is a 2002 crime drama based on a true story in 1980's Harlem New York. Watch this movie after listening to the pod, its a cult classic and I would be shocked if you haven't seen it ...

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Ep. 41 Star & BucWild from 2020-10-18T06:00

The self proclaimed Jerk of Jersey was once both Star and BucWild. In The Source he was BucWild by the time he was on Hot 97 he was going by Star with his step brother taking on the moniker BucW...

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Ep. 40 Murder Inc. by Drew Curry from 2020-10-11T06:00

Murder Inc. Records founded by Irv and Chris Gotti is responsible for the early careers of Ja Rule, Ashanti and many others. One of few labels from the 90's that are still spoken about today and...

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Ep. 39 Yo! MTV Raps by Drew Curry from 2020-10-04T06:00

A seminal program that catapulted hip-hop to the mainstream domination that is still prosperous to this day. First hosted by Fab 5 Freddy as a weekend show then moved to Doctor Dre and Ed Lover ...

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Ep. 38 Sway Calloway by Drew Curry from 2020-09-27T06:00

This episode is about the famed radio and television personality Sway Calloway. Jump into this episode and learn a little more about the man who shaped MTV News and interviews in the early 2000'...

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Ep. 37 No Limit Records by Drew Curry from 2020-09-20T06:00

One of the mainstay record labels of the 80's and 90's. Started in California but from the mind of a New Orleans legend and entrepreneur Master P. No Limit Records has changed its name a few tim...

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Ep. 36 Do The Right Thing by Drew Curry from 2020-09-13T06:00

Do The Right Thing is a film by Spike Lee made in Brooklyn, N.Y. and released in July 21, 1989. Jump into this episode and leave a review if possible and subscribe if you haven't. Also our Insta...

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Ep. 35 The DJ Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show by Drew Curry from 2020-09-06T16:36:41

This episode is another about a legendary New York radio show from the legends DJ Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia who started off in a basement from their college and onto Hot 97. The two i...

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Ep. 34 Bad Boy Records by Drew Curry from 2020-08-30T06:00

This week it's another legendary hip-hop label, founded in 1993 Sean Combs started Bad Boy Records. From there first release to current day they have been relevant. It's propelled Diddy to creat...

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Ep. 33 The Low End Theory by Drew Curry from 2020-08-23T06:00

This week, a classic album break down. The sophomore effort from one of the greatest groups of all time,  A Tribe Called Quest. The Low End Theory is the second album from A Tribe Called Qu...

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Ep. 32 Angie Martinez by Drew Curry from 2020-08-16T06:00

What else is there to say besides, The Voice of New York, the radio capital of the word, The incomparable, the legendary, the one and only Angie Martinez. Please Like, Subscribe, & Leave A R...

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EP. 31 Kanye West Moments/Open Letter To Kanye West by Drew Curry from 2020-08-02T06:00

Kanye West moments, and a letter to Kanye. This one is more of my personal beliefs, and personal story. Thanks for listening. 



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Ep. 30 Death Row Records by Drew Curry from 2020-07-26T06:00

Another label episode, as the title suggest, we get into the history of Death Row Records. The start of the careers of Snoop, Warren G, The Dogg Pound, Warren G, and when we get the first solo a...

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Ep. 29 Get Rich or Die Tryin' by Drew Curry from 2020-07-19T06:00

A certifiable classic. From the moment the world heard the first single, In Da Club, we knew 50 would become the next superstar. Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a classic, and became one of the best s...

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Ep. 28 Bun B by Drew Curry from 2020-07-12T06:00

Once again, we discuss another legend, this time from Port Arthur, Texas. The one and only Bun B. From underground, to the world famous Underground Kings. UGK, Bun B and PimpC revolutionized sou...

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Ep. 27 Roc-A-Fella Records by Drew Curry from 2020-07-05T06:00

A deviation from the albums, artists, and beefs we've done the first half of season one. This episode we are going to get into the history of a legendary record label that was created by Damon "...

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Ep. 26 Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Drew Curry from 2020-06-28T06:00

Well, Well, Well look at it this, another classic album from another legendary group. The Wu-Tangs' Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) these 9 group members from New York burrows and towns make up ...

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EP. 25 Ludacris by Drew Curry from 2020-06-21T06:00

This episode we talk about the southern legend, Ludacris. We get into the discography, filmography and his philanthropy work, just to scratch the surface. Please enjoy, like, comment and leave a...

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Ep. 24 Eminem Beefs by Drew Curry from 2020-06-14T22:09:20

In this episode we get into the history of beef of another legend, this one from Detroit. Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady aka Eminem. Em started out as a battle rapper which inherently is a verb...

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Ep. 23 Tha Carter III by Drew Curry from 2020-06-07T06:00

In this episode we take a closer look at Lil Waynes' Tha Carter III, the New Orleans legends sixth studio album. Highly regarded as Waynes best album. I also make statement about the current sta...

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Ep. 22 Big Pun by Drew Curry from 2020-05-31T06:00

In this episode we dive deep into the life and times of the one and only Bronx legend Christopher Rios aka Big Pun aka Big Punisher aka Big Moon Dawg. Join in on the immortal life of a 28 year o...

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Ep. 21 Verzuz Pt. 1 by Drew Curry from 2020-05-24T06:00

With the quarantine putting a hold on live music and any large gatherings, hip-hop brings up Verzuz battles. From Swizz Beatz vs. Timbaland to Erykahh Badu vs. Jill Scott and every battle in-bet...

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Ep. 20 Roxanne vs. by Drew Curry from 2020-05-17T06:00

In this episode we get into the well known beef, battle, war known as Roxanne vs. Roxanne in the 80's. It all started with UTFO's Roxanne Roxanne and the response it garnered from a fourteen yea...

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Ep. 19 Lupe Fiasco's The Cool by Drew Curry from 2020-05-10T06:00

In this episode we take a closer look at Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, the Chicago legends second album. The album was a partial concept album. With both radio and universal hits. Lets get into the al...

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Ep. 18 Cam'Ron by Drew Curry from 2020-05-03T06:00

In this episode we dive deep into a Harlem legend Cam'Ron. From a D1 prospect, to involvement in street activity, to cyphers and groups with legends like Big L, Mase, B.I.G, and making pink cool...

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Ep. 17 T.I. Beefs by Drew Curry from 2020-04-26T06:00

In this episode we get into the history of beef of a Southern legend, the inventor of Trap Musik, the one and only T.I. From beefs with Ludacris, Lil Flip and verbal altercations with Wack 100, ...

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Ep. 16 Late Registration by Drew Curry from 2020-04-19T06:00

In this episode we get into one of the greatest albums of the 21st century, not put there by myself (although I do) but by multiple high brow publications. We break down Kanye Wests' second albu...

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Ep. 15 Eazy-E by Drew Curry from 2020-04-12T06:00

In this episode we learn about another legends life, this time from the West Coast, the one and only Eric Lynn Wright, a.k.a Eazy-E. We will take you on the rise of this legendary artist career ...

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Ep. 14 The Bridge Wars by Drew Curry from 2020-04-05T06:00

In this episode we get into one of the most well known beefs of all time. Queensbridge vs. South Bronx, KRS vs. Shan, Boogie Down Vs, Juice Crew. in this episode we break down The Bridge Wars. T...

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Ep. 13 All Eyes On Me by Drew Curry from 2020-03-29T06:00

In this episode we get into one of the best albums again, this time by another one of the GOATS. We break down 2Pacs' album All Eyes On Me. Thank you for listening and please like and subscribe ...

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Ep. 12 Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott by Drew Curry from 2020-03-22T05:00

In this episode we deep dive into a legend from Virginia. The one and only Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, she revolutionized the music game and the music video space. Her videos are an experience, h...

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Ep. 11 '95 Source Awards by Drew Curry from 2020-03-15T05:00

August 3, 1995 is a cultural cornerstone in hip hop. The second annual Source Hip Hop Music Awards was in the midst of the East Coast-West Coast beef and the rise of Outkast and Atlanta as a who...

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Ep. 10 Joe Budden Beefs by Drew Curry from 2020-03-08T06:00

In this episode we get into Joe Budden's Beef history from Hov and Drake to Saigon and Ransom. Thank you for listening and leave a review if possible. 



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Ep. 9 The Blueprint by Drew Curry from 2020-03-01T06:00

In this episode we get into one of the best albums by one of the best artist of all time. We break down The Blueprint by Jay-Z. Thank you for listening and please leave a review if possible.&nbs...

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Ep. 8 Bushwick Bill by Drew Curry from 2020-02-23T06:00

In this episode we dive into the history of a legendary Houston, Texas hip-hip pioneer Bushwick Bill of the group The Geto Boys. Bushwick would make his name in break dancing, graffiti writing, ...

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Ep. 7 Ice Cube Beef History by Drew Curry from 2020-02-16T06:00

In this episode we get into Ice Cube's beef history from the Police, to NWA to Common. Thank you for listening to this episode and please leave a review if possible. Thank You.



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Ep. 6 Stankonia by Drew Curry from 2020-02-09T08:09:19

In episode six we deep dive into Outkasts' fourth album Stankonia. Recorded at Stankonia Studios owned by Outkast. 



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Ep. 5 Pusha-T by Drew Curry from 2020-02-02T05:54:03

In episode five we dive into one of the great artist of the past twenty years, Pusha-T. Push has been living in our ears since 2002's Grindin', come with me in this audio discovery of one half o...

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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
Ep. 4 50 Cent Beef History by Drew Curry from 2020-01-26T07:23:11

In this episode we get into 50 Cent's beef history from Game to Oprah to Nas. Thank you for listening and leave a review if possible. 



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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
Ep. 3 Man On The Moon by Drew Curry from 2020-01-26T07:19:25

In episode three we deep dive into Kid Cudi's debut album Man. On the Moon: The End Of Day. Thank you for listening and please leave a review If possible. 



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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
Ep. 2 DJ Kool Herc by Drew Curry from 2020-01-26T06:01:52

In episode two we dive into the Father of HipHop DJ Kool Herc. We talk about his life and his impact on the beginning of hiphop, that still endures today. Catch us on the next episode, leave a r...

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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
Ep. 1 HipHop History by Drew Curry from 2020-01-26T05:50:51

In this first episode we go through a year to year break down on the history and some important events in HipHop. In Other episodes we will dive into important albums, artist, beefs, radio perso...

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