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Sean Kantrowitz speaks with London-based author Ben Pedroche, whose book 'Independent as F***: Underground Hip-Hop from 1995-2005' offers a comprehensive overview of the albums, artists, 12" records, and labels that shaped the genre in its arguably most-potent decade. Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Ben (Grown Up Rap): Instagram

The second Draft episode of The Questions Hip-Hop podcast takes an in-depth deep dive into the year 2005. Sean Kantrowitz, MidaZ the BEAST, Justin Hunte (The Company Man) and The Last MJ (Don't Quote Me podcast) comb through the year 2005, selecting their picks for Best Mainstream Album, Best Independent Album, Best Beat, Best Emcee, Best Verse, Best Guest Feature/Verse, Best Producer, Best Album Cover, and Best Video. Buckle up and get ready for some hot takes, debates, and a thoughtful look ba...

Originally broadcast on June 7, 2021. Can't Knock the Shuffle features Sean Kantrowitz exploring the discography of an artist, and leaving it to an algorithm to choose which randomly-selected songs to ask the artist about. This classic episode features El Da Sensei, the Newark rapper and members of Artifacts whose career spans several decades, groups, and solo projects. Songs: "Speakin'" ('Relax, Relate, Release', 2003) "Live Noise" feat. Akrobatik (w/ The Returners, 'GT2: Nu World', 2010) ...

Originally broadcast on January 13, 2021. Sean is joined by Seattle's self-proclaimed "Queen of Rap," Gifted Gab for a hilarious and insightful conversation about her career – as well as a game of hip-hop trivia. ⁠Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Gifted Gab: Instagram

Making Illmatic returns to The Questions Hip-Hop, as Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by emcee/producer Jamil Honesty to deep dive into Nas's 'It Was Written' and attempt to scale the album down to its 10 best songs. How do you trim this LP down to 10 songs and does doing so help or hurt the album? Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠ ⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠ Instagram⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠ Instagram⁠ MidaZ the BEAST: ⁠ I...

Originally broadcast on Feb 3, 2021. Sean is joined by producer/DJ Skizz to talk about his career in hip-hop and producing for the likes of Roc Marciano, Freeway, Sean Price, and many others. And of course – to put his hip-hop trivia skills to the test. Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠ ⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

200th Episode Celebration! Sean recounts the 12 Most Important Moments in the podcast's history. ⁠Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠ ⁠questionshiphop.com⁠ ⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠ Originally broadcast on March 16, 2021. Rapper/producer Lord Digga has collaborated with some absolute legends throughout his career, including Notorious B.I.G. (with three songs on his classic debut 'Ready to Die'), Ol' Dirty Bastard, Masta Ace, and many more. Digga shares stories from his career, tests his hip hop trivia skills, and answers fan questions in this classic episode of The Questions. The Quest...

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Sean connects with Wu-Tang Clan's Mathematics for a "Can't Knock the Shuffle"-themed episode, powered by the AI in FYI.AI and covering the stories behind six randomly-selected Wu songs produced by Mathematics. They also talk about the latest Mathematics-produced Wu-Tang album 'Black Samson: The Bastard Swordsman.' Mathematics "Respect Mine" feat. Raekwon, Method Man, & Cappadonna (Love, Hell or Right, 2003) Wu-Tang Clan & Mathematics "Manding...

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Originally broadcast on November 18, 2020. Digging in the Questions Classic crates for this throwback episode featuring DJ and producer 7l of Czarface and 7L & Esoteric. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram 7L : Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Esteemed hip-hop historian and journalist Dart Adams returns to the Making Illmatic series of The Questions Hip-Hop, joining Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST in examining Cannibal Ox's debut album 'The Cold Vein.' How do you trim this LP down to 10 songs and does doing so help or hurt the album? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram Dart Adams: Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Originally broadcast on May 24, 2021. Simply put, Tre Hardson aka Slimkid3 is a legend. Hip hop was forever changed in 1992 when his group the Pharcyde emerged onto the scene with their classic debut album 'Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde.' The group brought a decidedly animated and imaginative element to their songwriting and presence on the microphone – and Tre definitely stood out with his distinct melodic voice;...

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Originally broadcast on May 25, 2020. Digging in the Questions Classic crates for this throwback episode featuring comedian, DJ, and hip-hop champion Russell Peters. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram Russell Peters: Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Sean Kantrowitz and DJ Steve1der pay tribute to Roy Ayers, highlighting not just his contributions to music but specifically the ways in which his compositions informed the DNA of so many hip-hop songs through sampling, interpolation, and collaborations. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram Steve1der: Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop Originally broadcast on February 17, 2021. We revisit the IG Live broadcast featuring Apathy (Demigodz, Army of the Pharoahs). Ap talks about his artistry, his fandom of his favorite emcees, and puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram Apathy: Instagram

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com youtube.com/thequestionshiphop It's the inaugural Draft episode of The Questions Hip-Hop podcast. Sean Kantrowitz, MidaZ the BEAST, Trackstar the DJ (Run the Jewels, Killer Mike), and Jason Gloss (Philaflava) are combing through the year 1995, selecting their picks for Best Album, Best Beat, Best Emcee, Best Verse, Best Guest Feature/Verse, Best Producer, and Best Album Cover. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram MidaZ t...

Making Illmatic - Redman 'Muddy Waters Too' w/ Zilla Rocca

Bahamadia (Can't Knock the Shuffle Classic)

Leslie "Big Lez" Segar (Questions Classic)

Making Illmatic - Roc Marciano 'Marcberg' w/ Dart Adams

Marcus J. Moore

Brother Ali & Dee-1

DJ Doo Wop (Questions Classic)

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