Podcasts by Wine & Hip Hop

Wine & Hip Hop

CRU LUV WINE’S FOUNDER JERMAINE STONE TALKS TO HIP-HOP PERSONALITIES AND WINE PROFESSIONALS TO FIND THE PERFECT MATCH BETWEEN MUSIC AND WINE IN AN INFORMATIVE, ENTERTAINING, AND ORGANIC WAY. ON EACH EPISODE GUESTS CHOOSE A SONG OR BOTTLE OF WINE,  JERMAINE SELECTS A PAIRING, AND THEY DISCUSS THEIR CHOICES ON THE SHOW.

Further podcasts by Cru Luv Wine

Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur

All episodes

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 100 ! Street Somm Featuring Jermaine Stone from 2023-09-26T01:28:54

What a time to be alive! New York Times, domestic and international tours, add network show with Tastemade, and 100 episodes to the list! The hits keep adding up for the Wine and Hip Hop cru, so Wo...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 99: Complex Wines Complex Rhymes II Featuring Canibus (Part II) from 2023-09-26T01:26:56

And now for part 2..... Jermaine sits with Hip Hop legend Canibus to break down the different elements of complex raps to explain what complexity and wine mean. This is not just a podcas...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 98: Complex Wines Complex Rhymes II Featuring Canibus from 2023-09-25T20:26:37

Jermaine sits with Hip Hop legend Canibus to break down the different elements of complex raps to explain what complexity and wine means. This is not just a podcast about wine. It’s a master class ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 97 Wine and Hip Hop Takes Champagne Featuring Emilien Boutillat from 2023-09-24T13:20:30

Follow more of Jermaine's global travels this summer as he hangs out with Emilien Boutillat, head winemaker at Piper Heidsieck at their winery in Champagne. Jermaine dissects the different elements...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 96: Wine and Hip Hop Takes Sardenia... from 2023-09-24T02:29:59

This summer The Wolf of Wine got a unique insight into the wine and culture of Sardinia thanks to pioneers and champions in the area, Sella & Mosca. Join him in this episode as he tastes the wines,...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 95: Respect The Producer VIII Featuring The McBride Sisters from 2023-09-07T14:59:09

This weeks episode comes straight outta Cali where Jermaine had the privilege of joining the McBride sisters in their home to talk Black Girl Magic, what it was like learning about each other for t...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 94: Method to Madness Featuring Mandy Mayhem from 2023-08-21T01:44:42

Remember when you saw an older white woman online rapping the words to Jay Z’s PSA like it was her last will and testament? This week we’re getting to know the woman behind the viral video, Mandy M...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 93 Certified Hustler IIII Featuring Loaded Lux, T Rex, & Cha McCoy from 2023-08-12T02:07:47

Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop!!!! The only way to do this was a nod to the most raw, essential, and classic elements of Hip Hop THE BATTLE. We’re bringing you part II to our episode with sommelier...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 92 : The Sip Gawd Featuring Gurvinder Bhatia from 2023-07-31T23:14:49

This week Jermaine kicked it with Gurvinder Bhatia, Editor in Chief of Quench Magazine, North America’s longest running food and drink magazine. They discussed Gurvinder’s origins in the biz, his c...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 91 Caribbean Roots II Featuring Philippe Andre from 2023-07-24T10:00

This week Jermaine kicks it with his old friend Philippe Andre Private Client Director at the prestigious Folio Wine Partners representing brands like; Charles Heidsieck, Rare Champagne, Bruno ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 90 Self-Titled III Featuring Toni Askitis from 2023-07-14T15:34:07

This Week Jermaine chops it up with his German counterpart, Sommelier and Restauranteur Toni Askitis. Like Jermaine, Toni has worked for years utilizing Wine and Hip Hop to create new connoisseu...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 89 Fine Wine and Vintage Flows II Featuring Styles P from 2023-07-01T18:35:39

Wine and Hip Hop Podcast is back with a heavy hitter for the season premiere! Jermaine’s podcast resurgence in the Podcast World follows a series of live events, making this the perfect starting po...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 88: For The Viticulture II feat. Isis Daniel aka Millennial Somm from 2023-04-25T16:03:03

In this week's episode Jermaine sits down with Isis Daniel, consultant, blogger and champion of making the wine world accessible. She started "The Millennial Somm" as a way of using her blend of pe...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 87: Certified Hustler III Featuring Cha McCoy from 2023-03-17T15:13:29

This week Jermaine Kick’s it in Harlem, the home of the hustler, with one of the most talented hustlers in the wine game. Somm, entrepreneur and all out boss lady Cha McCoy. They discussed wine, mu...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 86: My Block 2 Your Block ( Storytime ) Featuring The Wolf of Wine from 2023-03-05T14:47:35

It’s story time ! One of the most significant connections between wine and hip hop is the regional difference in style, or terroir for the wine nerds. With so much happening Jermaine sits down for ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 85: Basketball, Wine & Hip Hop III Featuring Channing Frye from 2023-03-04T23:26:33

This week we chopped it up with a man of many talents, an NBA Champ, Host, and Wine Producer! None other than Channing Frye. In this hilarious episode, Channing and Jermaine discussed how wine c...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 84: Dope Cellars II Featuring Andrew Hall from 2023-01-31T19:15:35

We spoke with Andrew Hall from wine and hip hop festival sponsor, CellarTracker. Cellartracker is a tool that allows you to not only keep track of info about your wines, such as the producer, vi...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 83: Top 5 Vintages Alive featuring Saskia De Rothschild and Jean Sebastian Philippe from 2023-01-14T15:25:06

Jermaine connects with Saskia De Rothschild Chairwoman of Chateau Lafite, and Jean Sebastian Philippe International Director, for a candid conversation over a private Tasting about their top fiv...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 82 : Wine VS Featuring Dominique Lafon and Jeremy Seyess from 2022-12-28T23:47:34

It’s not every day you get two of the best wine producers in the world to get together to discuss their philosophy on wine tasting and winemaking. For our last episode of the year, we brought toget...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 81: Brooklyn II Burgundy part 2 featuring Léa & Pierre Lafon from 2022-12-18T00:34:33

We're still in France takeover mode. Still in Burgundy, but today Jermaine is in Merseualt chopping it up with the heirs to the Domaine des Comtes Lafon throne Léa Lafon, & Pierre Lafon, da...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 80: Brooklyn II Burgundy Featuring Jeremy Seyess from 2022-12-12T01:25:24

During our France takeover Jermaine pulled up to visit Jeremy Seysses, owner and winemaker of the acclimated Domaine Dujac. They covered everything from the stereotypes of Burgundy and how it diffe...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 79: The Art and Science of Wine and Hip-Hop Featuring Milena Berman from 2022-12-06T16:03:12

This week Jermaine sat down with Milena Berman cofounder of Haute Cotes , a revolutionary company creating fully immersive art Wine and, travel experiences. They discussed how Melina discovered thi...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 78: Certified Hustler II Featuring Brett Berish from 2022-11-25T05:00

This week Jermaine kicks it with Brett Berish, founder and CEO of Sovereign Brands. Brett's presence has been felt in the wine and hip hop world for quite some time,  having worked with everyone fr...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
2022 Wine and Hip Hop Festival Wrap Up - Bonus Episode from 2022-11-22T17:37:09

Vibe with The Wolf of Wine , Jermaine Stone as he takes you through some of his favorite moments of this year's Wine and Hip Hop Festival

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 77: Basketball, Wine and Hip Hop II Featuring Tony Parker Recorded in Paris from 2022-11-19T23:14:49

The France takeover continues !! This week Jermaine ends up in Paris, where he links up with Four-Time NBA Champion Tony Parker at the two Michelin Star restaurant Le Gabriel - La Réserve. During t...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 76: Bronx II Bordeaux Featuring Saskia de Rothschild from 2022-11-11T03:52:05

This Summer Wine & Hip Hop were granted unprecedented access to the prestigious Chateau Lafite Rotschild for three days of tastings, interviews and wine AND hip hop top 5 discussions. During...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 75: Interpreting Rhymes Featuring Lawrence Francis from 2022-10-27T22:15:03

This week Jermaine chops it up with Lawrence Francis Host of Interpreting Wine. Lawrence is one of the OGs of podcasting from the UK, pioneering using audio as a way for wine producers to connect w...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 74 Respect The Producer IX Featuring Emilien Boutillat from 2022-10-06T22:11:01

This week we kicked it with Emilien Boutillat, Chief Winemaker for Piper Heidsick. After a chance meeting with Jermaine in NYC, Emilien & Jermaine connect in Brooklyn to discuss what it’s like to b...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 73: Respect The Producer VII Featuring Jay Boberg from 2022-10-04T18:07:56

This week we kicked it with Music Executive, turned wine producer, Jay Boberg, of Nicolas Jay Estate, based in Oregon. Jermaine had A great conversation about Jay‘s illustrious career in music and ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 72 Respect The Producer VII Featuring Dr Rebecca Lawrence from 2022-09-19T14:31:39

This week Jermaine chopped it up with one of the most integral components of the Wine and Hip Hop brand, our head of Editorial Dr Rebecca Lawrence! Rebecca’s presence is felt in all facets of the ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 71: The Maturation of Man Featuring King Kirk of the Sporty Theivz from 2022-09-12T22:27:21

This week we kicked it with King Kirk, ⅓ of the legendary rap group Sporty Theivz . Together they discuss age worthiness of wines and rhymes as they slept on gems in Yonkers legend’s catalog with T...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Classic Material - Wine and Hip Hop Best of Featuring Tragedy Khadafi from 2022-09-05T16:41:05

This week we’re taking it back to the essence. Jermaine reflects on his favorite podcast episode before he debuts the new season of Wine and Hip Hop. Per Jermaine, episode 3 featuring hip hop legen...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 70 Deeply Rooted II Featuring Femi Oyediran and Miles White from 2022-07-08T19:58:28

This week we got an extra special episode recorded LIVE at Charleston Wine + Food ; Jermaine sat down with Femi Oyediran and Miles White co-owners of Graft Wine Shop for the vino versus event, in w...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 69 - Southside Vines Featuring Sultan Salahuddin from 2022-07-01T00:56:33

This week Jermaine chopped it up with Sultan Salahuddin; star, writer, producer and co-creator for the hilarious HBO Max comedy "Southside" . Sultan explains how seriously he takes his craft as he ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
BONUS EPISODE: Thoughts On Tour II Westside Winos from 2022-05-16T23:46:25

Fresh off the LA stop on the Clink Different Pass The Aux tour. Jermaine recaps the event while taking a trip down memory lane with their first meeting. Including all that cool behind the scenes fo...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 68: Wine Barz II Featuring Joell Ortiz from 2022-05-11T07:35:51

This week we’re back in a major way. Jermaine talks complex wines and complex rhymes with one of his favorite Mc’s Joell Ortiz. Since Ortiz is one of many rappers to mention wine in his raps, Jerma...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
BONUS EPISODE: Thoughts On Tour Post Atlanta from 2022-05-11T00:48:34

Wolf of Wine checks in live on tour with close friend and Wine & Hip Hop Show producer Jerome Fenton for a candid conversation about how things are going on tour and what the Clink Different Pass T...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 67: The Podfather Featuring Levi Dalton from 2022-04-06T01:22:51

This week we chop it up with the one and only Podfather, Levi Dalton. He’s been in the podcast hustle from before it was a thing, inviting the great and the good of the wine industry right into ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 66 Deeply Rooted II Featuring Jr Boss from 2022-01-13T10:44:03

This week we kicked it with Montgomery AL, rapper, street legend Jr Boss. From growing up in The Bronx with Jermaine to attempts on his life, to time in prison, Jr tells us his story of perseveranc...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 65 Respect The Producer V Featuring Rodolphe Peters from 2021-12-30T15:33:35

This week we kicked it with Rodolphe Peters, Winemaker for legendary grower Champagne house Pierre Peters. We discussed the current state of Pierre Peters, how it feels to carry the weight of a ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 64: Cru Luv Feat Jerome Fenton Dr Rebecca Lawrence and Njekwa Beasnael from 2021-12-23T01:15:43

The Cru Luv Team recaps an epic year by talking about some of their favorite moments while discussing the past, present, and future of Wine and Hip Hop. Tap in for a sneak peek at the Wine and Hip ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 63: Respect The Producer IV Featuring Easy Mo Bee from 2021-11-10T21:33:09

This week Wine and Hip Hop podcast meets wine and hip-hop TV. It’s hip-hop history month, and you know we respect the producers around here. So it’s time to salute one of Hip Hop’s first super prod...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 62 : The Illest Vintage In Hip Hop II Featuring Robert Bohr from 2021-11-05T18:27:48

This week we sat down with Restaurateur, Co-founder of Grand Cru Selections, and wine industry OG, Robert Bohr. We discussed his famed Soho NYC hot spot Charlie Bird, a restaurant boasting one of t...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 61: Beaune Thugs N Harmony Featuring Kenny McCloud from 2021-10-29T10:58:03

This week we chopped it up with Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Producer Kenny McCloud. Kenny discovers wine from Beaune while breaking down his experience producing for Bone Thugs N Harmony. From their hum...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 60: For The Viticulture Featuring Derrick Westbrook from 2021-10-22T10:54:35

This week Jermaine caught up with Sommelier, Wine Merchant and friend of the show Derrick Westbrook. In this candid conversation Derrick fills us in on what he’s been up to since his first appearan...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 59: Deeply Rooted II Featuring Dave Mays. from 2021-10-14T17:25:22

This week we’re kicking it with a true pioneer of hip hop media, Dave Mays, Founder of The Source magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and new podcast network Breakbeat Media. Dave takes us through creating t...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 58 Self Titled Featuring Green of ASM from 2021-09-30T06:19:08

This week we chopped it up with internet sensation Green from ASM (A State Of Mind) . Green is known for his "Natty Rhyme" Instagram videos where he expresses tasting notes through raps. Green brea...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 57: Fine Wine II Featuring Summer Altice from 2021-09-03T16:16:48

This week we are joined by Sommelier, Playboy Playmate, DJ, and host of the Women, Wine and Weed podcast, Summer Altice! From achieving her Level 3 WSET certification with Merit, to running the ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 56 Battle Culture Featuring Travis Organik Fleetwood from 2021-08-23T23:00:08

This week we chopped it up with the king himself, Mr Travis ‘Organik’ Fleetwood. Owner of King of the Dot , the Toronto based rap battle league. Our two seasoned battle veterans Jermaine and Travis...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 55 A moment captured in wine Featuring Johnny Nunez from 2021-08-17T15:40:02

This week we chopped it up with celebrity photographer and entrepreneur Johnny Nunez. We re-lived some of Johnny’s most iconic shots, from Cam’ron with the pink cell phone to Nas and Jay-Z’s toa...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 54 Twin Varietals Featuring Jeremiah Stone from 2021-08-09T09:00:10

Are they brothers separated at birth? Maybe….This week we kicked it with Michelin Star Chef Jeremiah Stone.  The Stones chop it up about how Jeremiah went from DJing to opening restaurants like Con...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 53: Flight Club Featuring Marquise Williams from 2021-07-22T11:27:14

This week we kicked it with Marquis Williams, Founder of Highly Recommended, an exclusive wine club taking NYC by storm. Jermaine and Marquise have a candid conversation about their expe...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 52: Rhyme 2 Wine Featuring Stevie Kim from 2021-07-14T19:25:44

This week we kicked it with Stevie Kim, Director of Vinitaly International. We talked rap spirit animals, how the largest wine and spirits expo in the world handled Covid, Clubhouse chats, and gave...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 52: Rhyme 2 Wine from 2021-07-14T19:25:44

This week we kicked it with Stevie Kim, Director of Vinitaly International. We talked rap spirit animals, how the largest wine and spirits expo in the world handled Covid, Clubhouse chats, and gave...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 51: Strictly Business Featuring John Dawson AKA DJ Jahbaz from 2021-07-03T22:38:21

This week we took it back to the essence with wine attorney by day rapper by night John Dawson aka DJ Jahbaz. We discussed the business behind wine, growing up in the early stages of hip...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 50: Hey Young World II Featuring OMB Peezy from 2021-06-01T00:58

This week Jermaine touched down in the ATL for a casual conversation with rising hip hop star, OMB Peezy. Jermaine introduced Peezy to a few classic wine varieties while they discussed Peezy’s albu...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 49 Crus From The 6 Featuring Renee Sferrazza from 2021-05-24T18:10:10

This week we kicked it with Wine Writer, Consultant, and social media maven Renee Sferrazza. Over a 🔥 hip hop soundtrack, she gave us an inside look at the Canadian wine scene, the intr...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 48: Rhyme Spectator Featuring James Molesworth from 2021-05-10T15:13:44

This week we kicked at Brooklyn hot spot ”Sauced” with James Molesworth, Senior Editor for Wine Spectator and all-around cool dude. Over a bottle of 1997 Fonsalett, we discussed his star...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 47: Wine Pro Featuring Will Blackmon from 2021-04-19T18:42:23

This week we kicked it with Super Bowl champ turned wine MVP, Will Blackmon. We discussed what attracted him to the wine industry, how he developed the concept for The Wine MVP, and what...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 46: Cooking Up Featuring Dan Hong from 2021-04-03T19:43:57

This week we checked in with Australian restaurateur Dan Hong. We chopped it up about Dan’s Hip Hop influences, the Australian food scene, and their emergence from the Covid lockdowns. T...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 45: Its The Vines For Me Featuring Yandy Smith-Harris from 2021-03-24T13:38:40

In this very special live-streamed episode, we kicked it with entertainment manager and entrepreneur Yandy Smith-Harris. We discussed wines of Germany as we paired Yandy’s new favorite s...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 44: Bodak And Burgundy Featuring Vanessa Price from 2021-03-15T14:24:34

This week we kicked it with Vanessa Price, best-selling author of the Cardi B recommended book Big Macs and Burgundy. Vanessa's book truly is the definitive guide to wine and everyday food pairings...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 43: Music From The Soil Featuring Soil Pimp from 2021-03-07T11:36:52

We finally get to chop it up with the illustrious Soil Pimp. A visionary and connoisseur of Riesling and rap music. We discuss Hip Hop being a true American art form, Buffalo NY love, buying Ger...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 42: Certified Hustler Featuring Grant Reynolds from 2021-03-01T17:21:51

This week we kicked it with Author, Sommelier, and Wine Merchant Grant Reynolds for an inspiring conversation about surviving the times in the wine industry. A few years ago, Grant moved...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 41: Terroir Squad II Featuring Carlton McCoy from 2021-02-13T11:50:47

This week we kicked it with Master Sommelier and Managing Partner for Lawrence Estate Winery. In our conversation, he tells us how he went from humble beginnings in DC to running some of the most i...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 40: Self Titled II Featuring Michael Jessen from 2021-02-06T13:30:22

This week Jermaine kicked it with his friend, business partner, and wine industry veteran Michael Jessen. In their candid conversation, they discuss Michael’s rise to power in the wine auction indu...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 39: Master Blend Featuring Hip Hop Mike from 2021-01-29T16:37:05

This week we kicked it with Hip-hop entrepreneur and self-proclaimed cookie chemist, Hip Hop Mike. In our convo, we talk wine and cookie pairings, being a pizza connoisseur, clout chasin...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
BONUS - H FOR HUSTLE HOSTED BY JEROME FENTON FEATURING JERMAINE STONE from 2021-01-21T18:46:13

Check out Jermaine's most in-depth interview on his producer Jerome Fenton's podcast, H For Hustle...  H For Hustle tells the entrepreneur's journey from working a 9 to 5 job to starting their own ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 38: Respect The Producer III Featuring Bao Pham from 2021-01-14T19:53:20

In this next insert to the Respect The Producer series, we kicked via Zoom all the way from Shanghai, China, with producer and engineer extraordinaire Bao Pham. No pun intended, but Bao's track ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 37: Vintage Flows Featuring Dave East from 2020-12-23T03:25:21

Last week we sat down with Dave East for our first live episode! Big Shout out to everyone who tuned in. We took it back to our classic format with Jermaine pairing a bottle of 1995 Krug...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 36: Vibrations and Libations Featuring Charlie Reyes from 2020-12-10T16:16:42

This week we kicked it with sommelier of sound Charlie Reyes. We chopped it up over razorback clams, fried chicken and Chenin Blanc live on location at famed NYC restaurant, Charlie Bird. Our disc...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 35: Dope Cellars Featuring Oun P from 2020-10-14T03:21:09

In this week's episode of Wine & Hip Hop, we’re taking it to the streets with an old friend and underground battle legend, Oun-P. Recorded on location at Philippe Chow’s in NYC, Jermaine and...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 34: Hue Luv Featuring Tahiirah Habibi from 2020-09-23T23:49:16

THIS WEEK WE KICKED IT WITH TAHIIRAH HABIBI, FOUNDER OF HUE SOCIETY AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 33: Basketball, Wine and Hip Hop Featuring Baxter Holmes from 2020-08-20T11:53:36

This week we kicked with James Beard Award-winner and Senior NBA writer for ESPN, Baxter Holmes. We discussed his iconic story about wine culture in basketball, rap spirit animals, wine ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 32: Respect The Producer II Featuring Jeremy Seysses. from 2020-07-28T01:23:16

This week we kicked it with Jeremy Seysses, Winemaker for the legendary Domain Dujac. We talked about; Jay Z name dropping his wine,  Dujac meetings at Roc Nation, his favorite vint...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 31: Got The Juice Featuring Dlynn Proctor from 2020-07-17T13:40:51

This week we kicked it with Dlynn Proctor, Director at Fantesca Winery, Associate Producer of the Netflix #1 hit movie “Uncorked”, and co-founder of the not for profit organization “Wine Unify”....

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 30: Fine Wine Featuring Regine Rousseau from 2020-07-09T21:12:46

Today with throwing it back to a pre-COVID interview with Regine Rousseau, Founder of marketing, promotions, and event company Shall We Wine. Regine drops many jewels in our thought-prov...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
BONUS BTS - Andre Mack and the Cru discuss their favorite vintages in hip hop from 2020-06-24T22:01:20

 BONUS BTS - Andre Mack and the Cru discuss their favorite vintages in hip hop. Listen to the full interview on Episode 11: Deeply Rooted. 

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 29: Respect The Producer Featuring The Heatmakerz from 2020-06-19T18:28:01

This week we kicked it with Rsonist, frontman for the multi-platinum production team The Heatmakerz. We break down the art of sampling aka the Cuvee of hip hop, rappers transitioning from spirits t...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 28: Black Girl Magic Featuring Shakera Jones AKA Black Girls Dine Too from 2020-06-07T02:55:21

This week we kicked it with Shakera Jones AKA @blackgirlsdinetoo about her love affair with wine, what to expect at a virtual wine tasting, and being an ally to the black community in the fight ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 27: The Wine Lifestyle According To Kells Featuring Kelly Mitchell from 2020-05-27T15:37:20

This week we chopped it up with Kelly Mitchell, wine consultant, and sales rep for Skurnik Wines. Kelly broke down how she manages to host wine dinners, crush wine sales, and still enjoy...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
BONUS BTS - Derrick Westbrook AND THE CRU DISCUSS GROWING UP from 2020-05-20T16:27:54

BONUS BEHIND THE SCENES - Derrick Westbrook and the Cru discuss being "outside" as a kid and how hip-hop (urban) culture prepared them for the careers they have. 

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 26: The Wine Show... And Hip Hop Featuring JR Boss & Amelia Singer from 2020-05-13T00:31:51

This week we celebrated the connectivity of wine and hip hop with two influencers from very different walks of life. Amelia Singer of The Wine Show, and Rapper, Jr Boss. Join us as we re...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 25: Rhyme Enthusiast Featuring Layla Schlack & Jay C Williams from 2020-04-24T16:34:51

This week we chopped it up with newlyweds, Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Associate Managing Editor, Print, Layla Schlack, and beer writer, Jay C. Williams, for a blend of wine, beer, and hip hop. J...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 24: For The Viticulture Featuring Derrick Westbrook from 2020-04-03T19:47:03

In this special two hour episode, we linked up with Derrick Westbrook, sommelier, culture curator, and owner of 1340 Beer, Wines & Spirits. Between his wine and music pairing tour, S...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 23: 21 To Drink Featuring Jack Thriller from 2020-03-25T22:08:44

THIS WEEK WE KICKED IT WITH COMEDIAN, DIRECTOR, AND PRODUCER JACK THRILLER, AKA “THE GOSPEL SEX SYMBOL,” ABOUT HOW HE WENT FROM STRIPPER AND STAND UP COMEDIAN TO CREATING CONTENT FOR 50 CENT, A...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 20: 2019 Wine and Hip Hop Awards from 2020-03-25T21:19:03

THIS WEEK THE WHH TEAM KICKED IT WITH @SHITTYWINEMEMES FOR THEIR ANNUAL YEAR-END SALUTE TO THE CULTURE WITH THE WINE & HIP HOP AWARDS

THE NOMINEES ARE:

BEST WIN...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 22: Mad Libations Featuring Ryan Bailey from 2020-03-08T22:00

THIS WEEK WE KICKED IT WITH RYAN BAILEY, WINE DIRECTOR AT THE NOMAD HOTEL LOS ANGELES, HOLDER OF THE LARGEST CHAMPAGNE LIST IN THE WORLD. WE DISCUSSED RYAN’S RUN THROUGH THE NY WINE SCENE, HIS ...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 21: New World Rap Featuring Caleb Ganzer from 2020-02-20T23:00

THE WHH CRU IS BACK FROM HIATUS! THIS WEEK WE SAT DOWN WITH SOMMELIER AND MANAGING PARTNER AT NYC HOT SPOT COMPAGNIE VINS SURNATURELS, CALEB GANZER FOR A PROFOUND CONVERSATION ABOUT NEW WORLD W...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 19: Caribbean Roots Featuring Jackie Summers from 2019-12-21T23:00

THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH JACKIE SUMMERS, CREATOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING SOREL LIQUEUR AND CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN HOSPITALITY. IN THIS EPISODE, JACKIE TELLS US HOW HIS SCAR...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 18: Rhyme-Pair featuring Emily Saladino from 2019-12-06T22:00

THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH EMILY SALADINO, WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE’S NEW ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR FOR DIGITAL AND FORMER EDITOR IN CHIEF AT VINEPAIR. EMILY TALKED WITH US ABOUT PRINT MED...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 17: Wine Kickback Featuring Chasity Cooper from 2019-11-18T22:00

KICK·BACK

/ˈkikˌbak/

A group of friends getting together to engage in party activities such as drinking etc., without the hassle and drawbacks of a big party. Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 16: Hey Young World Featuring Sarah Thomas from 2019-10-10T21:00

HOW DOES A YOUNG PRODUCER MAKE SOME OF THE BEST CHARDONNAY ON THE PLANET? THIS WEEK, WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH SOMMELIER AND AUTHOR. SARAH THOMAS, ABOUT HER NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES, KALAMATA’S K...

Listen

Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 15: New York State of Wine Featuring Thomas Pastuszak from 2019-09-30T21:00

WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF NEW YORK WINE? THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH THE QUEENS NATIVE THOMAS PASTUZAK, EXECUTIVE WINE DIRECTOR AT THE NOMAD HOTEL. THOMAS HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS SHINING A...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Wine and Hip Hop Episode 14: Terroir Squad Featuring Dominick Purnomo from 2019-09-30T16:00

WHAT IS TERROIR? THIS WEEK JERMAINE SITS DOWN WITH SOMMELIER, RESTAURATEUR AND HIP HOP HEAD DOMINICK PURNOMO FOR AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT,...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 13: The Notorious Somm Featuring Dustin Wilson from 2019-07-02T19:51:33

What is a sommelier? This week we caught up Master Sommelier, Wine Merchant, and star of the Somm trilogy Dustin Wilson, to put us on about his favorite wine region, Northern Rhône. Although France...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 12: Wheels of Steel Featuring Yannick Benjamin from 2019-04-23T14:03:34

This week we chopped it up with Yannick Benjamin about his incredible journey into wine, how he blends wine and hip hop at his events and the impact of his charity Wheeling Forward. Yannick is a te...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 11: Deeply Rooted Featuring Andre Mack from 2019-02-22T11:44:50

This week we sat down with the GOAT Andre Mack for a conversation about the true essence of WINE & HIP HOP. We discussed the origins of Andre Mack, upcoming book, new ventures, and what the hell he...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 10: 2018 Wine & Hip Hop Awards from 2019-01-02T01:58:15

2018 has been a groundbreaking year in wine and hip hop culture. This week Jermaine breaks down the year’s best and brightest with the show’s co-creators Terrence Riley and Jerome Fenton at the fi...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 9: Wine Knowledge God - Featuring Manolo Rose from 2018-12-18T16:00:01

Is Manolo Rose the Jura Region of rap? After being behind tracks like the New Year's anthem “Ball Drop," hits like “All About the Money” and co-signs from Memphis Bleek, Jay Z, and many more, we th...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 8: Self Titled Featuring Lyle Fass from 2018-09-09T23:49:34

Jermaine visits acclaimed wine importer and true hip hop head Lyle Fass for an introspective conversation about wine & hip hop. Each picks a song to base a wine pairing on, delving into the basics ...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 7: The Illest Vintage In Hip Hop Featuring Tony Rock from 2018-08-30T17:29:28

What is the illest vintage in hip hop? We hit Brooklyn’s legendary restaurant and nightclub Milk River with comedian Tony Rock to discuss beats, barz and Burgundy. Jermaine makes the case for 1998,...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 6: Atlanta Vines Part 2 Featuring Sukari Bowman and Larissa Dubose, CWS from 2018-08-22T22:03:50

On the second half of our visit to ATL with Larissa and Sukari we do a deep dive into the Outkast classic "SpottieOttieDopaliscious," find out who to look out for on the Atlanta wine scene, and rev...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 5: Atlanta Vines Part 1 Featuring Larissa Dubose, CWS and Sukari Bowman from 2018-08-15T00:56:28

This week Jermaine heads to the ATL for an in-depth conversation about the black wine renaissance with Sukari Bowman, host of The Color of Wine podcast and loveandvines.com, and wine educator Laris...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 4: The Glow Up Moscato Featuring LeA Robinson from 2018-08-07T23:14:32

This week LeA Robinson comes through to discuss her vegan lifestyle , the importance of honesty on her new album “Broken Girl” and what it’s like growing up as hip hop royalty. Jermaine breaks down...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 3: Young Vendangeur - Featuring Tragedy Khadafi from 2018-07-25T17:01:13

Recorded live in Queensbridge Projects Tragedy Khadafi breaks down his origin story, Curtis Mayfield's slang, and earns a new AKA while pairing Joey Bada$$'s "Devastation" with Le Vendangeur Masqué...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 2: Wine Barz, Au Naturel - Featuring Napoleon Da Legend from 2018-07-18T21:23:30

Napoleon da Legend drops a freestyle and talks about his origins in East Africa, Paris and DC; DJ Clue mixtapes; and how Lauryn Hill's intensely personal "Mr. Intentional" is like a grower champagn...

Listen
Wine & Hip Hop
Episode 1: No Cote-Rotie On Sundays - Featuring Ryan Mills Knapp from 2018-07-11T13:50:36

Wine importer Ryan Mills-Knapp and Jermaine pair Cote-Rotie Chambeyron-Manin 2009 with CyHi the Prince's "No Dope on Sundays" and talk about Vanilla Ice, Jamaican pizza and Ryan's ability to find o...

Listen