https://simplecast.com Hip Hop MultiVerse Host Darwan chats about hip hop sub-genres, artists, albums, songs, and other related topics with a rotating lineup of guests. Some guests are big fans of the topic discussed while others are reacting to music they are unfamiliar with. The podcast explores the history of the topic being discussed, provides an in-depth conversation about how the host and guest feel about it, and often finishes with discussing favorite albums and songs from a particular artist or sub-genre. The goal is to challenge popular narratives, provide insight, and share hidden gems that a listener may want to add to their playlists. 2021 Hip Hop MultiVerse en Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com Hip Hop MultiVerse https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0881afa4-adbc-4f20-8c11-1745f2ccb1db/3751473e-10a4-4043-940f-17bc05c76076/3000x3000/darwans-logo-multiverse.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com episodic Host Darwan chats about hip hop sub-genres, artists, albums, songs, and other related topics with a rotating lineup of guests. Some guests are big fans of the topic discussed while others are reacting to music they are unfamiliar with. The podcast explores the history of the topic being discussed, provides an in-depth conversation about how the host and guest feel about it, and often finishes with discussing favorite albums and songs from a particular artist or sub-genre. The goal is to challenge popular narratives, provide insight, and share hidden gems that a listener may want to add to their playlists. Darwan Pursoo true https://feeds.simplecast.com/DC5b3zyX #hiphopheads, #hiphop, #rap Darwan Pursoo hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com 7fed1a90-4ff7-4877-8997-e1298ab7d15c J. Cole's The Fall Off (wit Cousin Neri) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel, Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/j-coles-the-fall-off-wit-cousin-neri-rypt4_ED J. Cole's The Fall Off (wit Cousin Neri) Neri Gabriel, Darwan Pursoo 00:56:36 Neri and Dar1 are back to talkin J. Cole and the latest album. Neri and Dar1 are back to talkin J. Cole and the latest album. j. cole, the fall off, dreamville true full 4 5 2a8171d5-ca8b-48bb-8809-bce8959564c4 #69 Microgenre: New Jack Swing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/69-microgenre-new-jack-swing-WkMXAc7g #69 Microgenre: New Jack Swing Darwan Pursoo, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:29:51 Dar-1 and Whitney take a trip back to the late 80s and early 90s to discuss the wave of New Jack Swing music and the best jams the microgenre produced. New Jack Swing playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v57FucIX3acella0Pf6Jr?si=7a89557249dc40a7 Dar-1 and Whitney take a trip back to the late 80s and early 90s to discuss the wave of New Jack Swing music and the best jams the microgenre produced. New Jack Swing playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v57FucIX3acella0Pf6Jr?si=7a89557249dc40a7 teddy riley, bobby brown, new jack swing true full 3 5 62b338e8-669b-4e9d-9950-2361cf114ce6 #68 Subgenre: Dirty South Rap Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/68-subgenre-dirty-south-rap-_MyqKTdS #68 Subgenre: Dirty South Rap Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:37:21 See, powder gets you hyper, reefer makes you calm Cigarettes give you cancer, woo woo's make you dumb What yall know about the DIRTY SOUTH? Guest: Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo Dar-1 and Whit discuss their favorite tracks from the dirty south subgenre from 1996 to 2009 that transformed hip hop as we know it. Whit is def at home with this one and declares this the best subgenre in all of hip hop. Dirty South Rap playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6u89lghJA4oCP1GFTDYljA?si=1f41d8b4c7d14613 Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com See, powder gets you hyper, reefer makes you calm Cigarettes give you cancer, woo woo's make you dumb What yall know about the DIRTY SOUTH? Guest: Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo Dar-1 and Whit discuss their favorite tracks from the dirty south subgenre from 1996 to 2009 that transformed hip hop as we know it. Whit is def at home with this one and declares this the best subgenre in all of hip hop. Dirty South Rap playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6u89lghJA4oCP1GFTDYljA?si=1f41d8b4c7d14613 Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com dirty south rap, dirty south hip hop, dirty south true full 2 5 90309aae-95cd-4306-af54-5148f2e7155e #67 Microgenre: Hustler Rap II (with Ash Reynolds) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo, Ashley Reynolds) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/67-microgenre-hustler-rap-ii-with-ash-reynolds-aLAYSKV0 #67 Microgenre: Hustler Rap II (with Ash Reynolds) Darwan Pursoo, Ashley Reynolds 00:53:55 Season 5 will put a refocus on subgenres and microgenres. We are kicking it off with guest Ashley Reynolds to discuss our favorites from the world of Hustler Rap. This microgenre still goes strong with the recent Clipse album Let God Sort Em Out recently having 5 grammy nominations. Playlist that includes the songs discussed can be found in the link below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=09e56b6d04784530 Season 5 will put a refocus on subgenres and microgenres. We are kicking it off with guest Ashley Reynolds to discuss our favorites from the world of Hustler Rap. This microgenre still goes strong with the recent Clipse album Let God Sort Em Out recently having 5 grammy nominations. Playlist that includes the songs discussed can be found in the link below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=09e56b6d04784530 clipse, camron, gucci mane, jay-z, coke rap, notorious big, young jeezy, ti, hustler rap true full 1 5 f45f64f1-c4aa-44e5-97d3-2369a8432441 #66 Boom Bap Classic Album: DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Lil Gritz, Dar1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/66-boom-bap-classic-album-dmxs-its-dark-and-hell-is-hot-lWTyO159 #66 Boom Bap Classic Album: DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot Lil Gritz, Dar1 00:51:05 Get at me Pod Whit and Dar1 review the Boom Bap classic It's Dark and Hell is Hot by the late great DMX. We start with a brief album background and then get into a track by track review. Get at me Pod Whit and Dar1 review the Boom Bap classic It's Dark and Hell is Hot by the late great DMX. We start with a brief album background and then get into a track by track review. ruff ryders, it's dark and hell is hot, dmx, boombap, boom bap, def jam true full 13 4 155c6669-4d7a-4848-a2fa-f77ad7fd5eac #65 Subgenre: Boom Bap Rap 90s Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Lil Gritz, Dar1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/65-boom-bap-rap-90s-_tg1fyyA #65 Subgenre: Boom Bap Rap 90s Lil Gritz, Dar1 00:38:42 Finally, the best era of any subgenre ever!!! At least according to fans of 90s east coast music. Finally, the best era of any subgenre ever!!! At least according to fans of 90s east coast music. boombap, 90s, hip hop, boom bap true full 12 4 500f9b9e-e90f-481b-bfa5-07a76bcd5cce #64 Subgenre: Boom Bap Rap 80s Tue, 9 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar1, Lil Gritz) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/64-boom-bap-rap-80s-xPDzUHyO #64 Subgenre: Boom Bap Rap 80s Dar1, Lil Gritz 00:38:55 To continue the Boom Bap series, Dar1 and Whit discuss some of the top tracks of the first decade. Playlist of 80s Boom Bap Rap Songs below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0P5fxBw3dbXbGV1y5wvS0p?si=8ad6859d99094cc7 To continue the Boom Bap series, Dar1 and Whit discuss some of the top tracks of the first decade. Playlist of 80s Boom Bap Rap Songs below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0P5fxBw3dbXbGV1y5wvS0p?si=8ad6859d99094cc7 boom bap, marley marl true full 11 4 414d2c61-2f87-4b69-92fc-6a0c1b0a0a12 #63 Nelly's Suit Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/63-nellys-suit-S_RdFc4I #63 Nelly's Suit Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1 00:27:26 Whit and Dar-1 review Sweat's chill twin album "Suit". Whit and Dar-1 review Sweat's chill twin album "Suit". suit, nelly true full 10 4 ce049565-ee18-462a-9f09-b51e8ce54026 #62 Nelly's Sweat Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/62-nellys-sweat-yfiwgn-r-Qvag6XjN #62 Nelly's Sweat Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:28:56 Drop down and get your pod on. For this episode Dar-1 and Whit jump back into the Nelly album series with his third album Sweat. Drop down and get your pod on. For this episode Dar-1 and Whit jump back into the Nelly album series with his third album Sweat. sweat, nelly true full 9 4 f552e88e-5441-4281-b868-70cf7cc723f3 #61 Subgenre: Boom Bap Origins Tue, 9 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/61-boom-bap-origins-icCPEAZM #61 Subgenre: Boom Bap Origins Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:24:18 In this episode Whit and I chat about the origins of the subgenre that launched the Golden Era of Hip Hop Key Songs to listen to: Run DMC - Sucka MCs T La Rock - It's Yours In this episode Whit and I chat about the origins of the subgenre that launched the Golden Era of Hip Hop Key Songs to listen to: Run DMC - Sucka MCs T La Rock - It's Yours boom bap true full 7 4 b18b71c9-0dd1-4fc5-8e00-d5fdd33caeb6 #60 Lil Wayne Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney Pursoo, Dar-1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/60-lil-wayne-07sZ9G8_ #60 Lil Wayne Whitney Pursoo, Dar-1 00:43:00 Dar-1 and Whit discuss the appeal of Lil Wayne, his place among the greats, and their personal favorite tracks. Dar-1 and Whit discuss the appeal of Lil Wayne, his place among the greats, and their personal favorite tracks. lil wayne true full 6 4 b2c1b6c1-073b-460c-9fb6-f10810f1eeac #59 Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI 0:00 - Intro

1:15 - All Facts no Feelings

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]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar-1, Whitney Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/59-lil-waynes-tha-carter-vi-GXf3t3SB 0:00 - Intro

1:15 - All Facts no Feelings

3:30 - All Feelings no Facts

 

]]> #59 Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI Dar-1, Whitney Pursoo 00:17:37 Dar-1 and Whit tackle the latest volume of one of the longest running album series. Does Lil Wayne still got it? Dar-1 and Whit tackle the latest volume of one of the longest running album series. Does Lil Wayne still got it? lil wayne, tha carter vi true full 5 4 880db032-d9c1-4acc-b5b8-951df5a67743 #58 Lil Wayne Origins Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/58-lil-wayne-origins-EEr8Gl_K #58 Lil Wayne Origins Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1 00:22:37 Lil Wayne has been heavily discussed lately so Whit and Dar-1 start their Lil Wayne series with talking about his come up. Lil Wayne has been heavily discussed lately so Whit and Dar-1 start their Lil Wayne series with talking about his come up. true full 4 4 abd5500c-bba7-4d7e-aad4-425d637dc9f4 #57 Fusion Genre: RR&B IV: 2010s Thu, 8 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/57-rrb-iv-2010s-QmfNKqbb #57 Fusion Genre: RR&B IV: 2010s Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1 00:35:43 Dar-1 and Whit continue there RR&B series with a top 10 selection for the 2010s decade. Playlist of the songs can be found below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SvVZllDZIkkTIHjBu51er?si=ca69dea856404615 Dar-1 and Whit continue there RR&B series with a top 10 selection for the 2010s decade. Playlist of the songs can be found below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SvVZllDZIkkTIHjBu51er?si=ca69dea856404615 b.o.b., skyblew, ciara, r&b, bruno mars, joe budden, slum village, andre3000, reflection eternal, ludacris true full 3 4 dc2a9236-b959-4b95-99b9-83623524916a #56 Microgenre: Mafioso Rap Origins A playlist of all the top Mafioso rap songs can be found on the playlist below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OjzLV5nGxCa7Q9lOnayWm?si=da7489f795dd4f71

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/56-mafioso-rap-origins-Onq2PrIH A playlist of all the top Mafioso rap songs can be found on the playlist below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OjzLV5nGxCa7Q9lOnayWm?si=da7489f795dd4f71

 

 

 

]]> #56 Microgenre: Mafioso Rap Origins Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Dar-1 00:45:37 Okay! Reload It! Dar-1 and Whit discuss the origins of the microgenre that combines rap music and mob tales. Okay! Reload It! Dar-1 and Whit discuss the origins of the microgenre that combines rap music and mob tales. mafioso, mob, mafioso rap, kool g rap true full 2 4 b3599b5d-ff3f-4b9b-8431-a27c499231fb #55 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/55-the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-M2xCZpJi #55 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo, Darwan Pursoo 00:52:31 Coinciding with our RR&B series, Dar-1 and Whit visit The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. A classic album recently deemed the greatest music album of all time by Apple Music. Everything is Everything Coinciding with our RR&B series, Dar-1 and Whit visit The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. A classic album recently deemed the greatest music album of all time by Apple Music. Everything is Everything lauryn hill true full 1 4 f4e02aca-ab57-49e4-8361-f8d791aa3e02 #54 Hip Hop Soul Classic Album: TLC's CrazySexyCool Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/54-hip-hop-soul-classic-album-tlcs-crazysexycool-9Tjsy3lH #54 Hip Hop Soul Classic Album: TLC's CrazySexyCool Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:50:30 The biggest album from one of the biggest women group acts of all time. At the time it captured the Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop audience and became a Hip Hop Soul classic. The biggest album from one of the biggest women group acts of all time. At the time it captured the Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop audience and became a Hip Hop Soul classic. tlc, crazysexycool, hip hop soul true full 8 3 a8923a8d-48e8-42bc-aba4-93d69dc40a7d #53 Theatre: Hamilton Musical Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/53-hamilton-musical-b3VDmASa #53 Theatre: Hamilton Musical Dar-1, Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:28:52 When Hip Hop, history, and theatre all meet... Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience watching the Hamilton musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. When Hip Hop, history, and theatre all meet... Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience watching the Hamilton musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. hip hop theatre, lin-manuel miranda, hamilton true full 7 3 04aeaff6-ac2e-4328-b4d2-38de79b294ab #52 Iconic Album: Nelly's Nellyville Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/52-nellys-nellyville-l8LkLumo #52 Iconic Album: Nelly's Nellyville Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:47:43 Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first. Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first. nellyville, nelly true full 6 3 77edbd1c-c57f-43fd-8a80-69e2af0c0b2d #51 Fusion Genre: RR&B III: 00s (with Lil Gritz) Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/49-rrb-iii-00s-with-lil-gritz-uw7qTwLN #51 Fusion Genre: RR&B III: 00s (with Lil Gritz) Whitney Pursoo 00:21:44 The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494 The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494 true full 5 3 5bbdab96-db29-4faf-b102-068daa21e5af #50 Platinum Era: 1996 Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/50-platinum-era-1996-Ztxm8iwX #50 Platinum Era: 1996 Neri Gabriel 00:46:10 Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996. Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996. rap 1996 true full 4 3 49c0e99e-b12b-4fa7-9b06-58062f1f2158 #49 Masterpiece Album: Arrested Development - Bullets in the Chamber Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/49-arrested-development-bullets-in-the-chamber-eUs_PbR9 #49 Masterpiece Album: Arrested Development - Bullets in the Chamber Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:25:12 Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ speech, conscious rap, bullets in the chamber, atl rap, arrested development, alternative rap, alternative hip hop true full 3 3 4f054484-a4b2-47e0-a78a-8641199bc494 #48 - Platinum Era: 1995 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/48-platinum-era-1995-nUYaFbMf #48 - Platinum Era: 1995 Darwan Pursoo 00:29:23 Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722 Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722 true full 2 3 a70c7a79-b453-4fa8-8f53-4b80574e4e37 #47 Platinum Era - Introduction Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/47-platinum-era-introduction-kFxjYZjl #47 Platinum Era - Introduction Neri Gabriel 00:22:48 Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4 Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4 platinum era, platinum true full 1 3 b344271a-5e71-4919-a6f1-398f5a949d5e #46 Microgenre: Hustler Rap I - Definition & History Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/46-hustler-rap-i-definition-history-f4H67QhH #46 Microgenre: Hustler Rap I - Definition & History Darwan Pursoo 00:11:18 Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5 Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5 hustler rap, kool g rap true full 16 2 ce494042-3997-42c3-9cfb-e2b6a19914bd #45 Nas' King's Disease III Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/45-nas-kings-disease-iii-YN1R0kr0 #45 Nas' King's Disease III Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:25:48 Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2 Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2 kd3, nas, king's disease true full 15 2 105c4469-4556-4a41-826c-52d0593fb8d9 #44 RR&B Classic Album: Missy's SupaDupaFly Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:19:23 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/45-missys-supadupafly-YoWFHxAw #44 RR&B Classic Album: Missy's SupaDupaFly Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:48:08 As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott. As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott. supadupafly, missy elliott true full 14 2 533175ae-9d2e-4b01-88a9-fb473eb16d84 #43 UGK (with Marcus Brown) Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Marcus Brown) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/43-ugk-KkPzmffR #43 UGK (with Marcus Brown) Marcus Brown 00:17:01 Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442 Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442 ugk true full 12 2 a7c78745-6335-477b-a4d6-4be97951a58f #42 Fusion Genre: RR&B II: 90s (with Lil Gritz) Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/42-rrb-ii-90s-with-lil-gritz-lule0xNp #42 Fusion Genre: RR&B II: 90s (with Lil Gritz) Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:33:28 The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10ZrITHGIsMNy2mBxTE8ry?si=c5659a70fdf1438b The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 90s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10ZrITHGIsMNy2mBxTE8ry?si=c5659a70fdf1438b urban, rap & r&b true full 11 2 c849987e-13b0-4e6a-af9a-d54847445667 #41 Subgenre: G-Funk III: Favorite Albums and Songs (with Cousin Neri) Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/41-g-funk-iii-favorite-albums-and-songs-with-cousin-neri-iXsogOyG #41 Subgenre: G-Funk III: Favorite Albums and Songs (with Cousin Neri) Neri Gabriel 00:21:55 Where I Wanna Pod Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s Where I Wanna Pod Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss our favorite G-Funk albums and songs. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s g-funk true full 10 2 710fb97e-209e-4b93-9c8a-1a88c4616382 #40 Subgenre: G-Funk II: Discussion (with Cousin Neri) Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/40-g-funk-ii-discussion-with-cousin-neri-20NOfiku #40 Subgenre: G-Funk II: Discussion (with Cousin Neri) Neri Gabriel 00:22:30 Podulators!!!! Mount Up. Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s Podulators!!!! Mount Up. Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss G-Funk, the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. In this episode we speak about specific artists and our overall thoughts on the sub-genre. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SkUpF0iG5FeVclt4GsKzk?si=d53a74484ac44ed0 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s g-funk true full 9 2 d02ff5d1-90c2-4e4b-a0f2-50e0c08b147c #39 Subgenre: G-Funk I: History (with Cousin Neri) Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/39-g-funk-i-history-with-cousin-neri-_CkIByfS #39 Subgenre: G-Funk I: History (with Cousin Neri) Neri Gabriel 00:26:34 Nuthin' But a Pod Thang "We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want" Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang". Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 Classic G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wHlUnmyPASFjZQSdeAAL0?si=0b0777c552284c94 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s Nuthin' But a Pod Thang "We call it G-Funk, but you can call it what you want" Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the history of the sub-genre that exploded in the 90s and became known as the west coast sound. We try our best to describe it and its appeal as well as talk about a few under the radar songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Above the Law - Call It What You Want", "Above The Law - Just Kickin Lyrics", "Dr. Dre - Nothin but a G Thang". Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com G-Funk Hip Hop Playlist Dar-1 Classic G-Funk Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wHlUnmyPASFjZQSdeAAL0?si=0b0777c552284c94 Neri Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RNYiWNKTAQC9k6UUOYYie?si=e3b435d9561640f6 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s warren g, hip hop, dr. dre, above the law, g-funk true full 8 2 53432c8e-2e33-4270-8e7d-44f483ee6138 #38 Microgenre: Electrofunk Hip Hop Tue, 6 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel, Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/38-electrofunk-hip-hop-wYNeWoHA #38 Microgenre: Electrofunk Hip Hop Neri Gabriel, Darwan Pursoo 01:27:55 Planet Pod Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them? Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic". Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44f57 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s Planet Pod Electrofunk friends, how many of us have them? Guest: Cousin Neri We discuss the fusion microgenre Electrofunk Hip Hop which was popular in the 80s and our feelings towards it as well as reviewing notable songs in the microgenre. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Planet Rock", "Hey You, Rocksteady Crew", "Rockit", and "Supersonic". Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Put the Pipe Down", "Friends", and "Freaks Come Out at Night" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Electrofunk Hip Hop Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IxjWLy44TJaiIRnKNPk71?si=9a0e66e5fbb44f57 Closing Track: Dar-1 - 23 Til' Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb1tuQtLfqc&t=2s egyptian lover, electrofunk, herbie hancock, west coast crew, j.j. fad, uncle jamm's army, world class wreckin' cru, whodini, afrika bambaataa, rocksteady crew true full 7 2 9178a909-49b8-4a10-b74e-9b8c6cad3bb5 #37 UGK's Underground Kingz Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/37-ugks-underground-kingz-gYnjWNwj #37 UGK's Underground Kingz Darwan Pursoo 00:12:55 Int'l Podders Anthem For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album. Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c Int'l Podders Anthem For the next installment of the UGK series I chat about their fifth album. Recommended songs to listen to: Int'l Players Anthem, The Game Belongs to Me, Quit Hatin the South, Heaven, Real Women, Next Up Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of UGK songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=8fdca64a5dd4484c dirty south rap, underground kingz, pimp c, bun b, ugk, dirty south true full 6 2 086e5a05-4460-4970-a349-376be6e42491 #36 Three Six Mafia (with Ashley Reynolds) Thu, 9 Mar 2023 14:20:57 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Ashley Reynolds) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/36-three-six-mafia-with-ashley-reynolds-wjmZxEpe #36 Three Six Mafia (with Ashley Reynolds) Ashley Reynolds 00:55:20 Tear da Pod Up Guest: Ashley Reynolds We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups. The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them. Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9 Tear da Pod Up Guest: Ashley Reynolds We chat about one of Ashley's favorite rap groups that's also one of the most influential Hip Hop groups. The discussion includes their history, sound and content, favorite albums, and finishes with a countdown of our top 10 favorite songs from them. Recommended songs to listen to: Tear Da Club Up 97', Baby Mama, 2-Way Freak, Stay Fly, Late Night Tip Email questions to hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of Three Six Mafia songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k2VWdWWY7NG4juOYXY6Zk?si=a59a44c657184ad9 late night tip, hiphopmultiverse, three six mafia, memphis rap, horrorcore rap true full 5 2 e0381554-1080-4133-9f45-89d0e86cb894 #35 UGK's Dirty Money (Snapshot Review with Lil Gritz) Thu, 2 Mar 2023 18:15:01 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/35-ugks-dirty-money-snapshot-review-with-lil-gritz-KQa0eyZr #35 UGK's Dirty Money (Snapshot Review with Lil Gritz) Darwan Pursoo 00:36:23 Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group. Let Me Pod It, Bend Over Let Me Pod It Dar-1 is joined by Whitney for the next installment in the UGK series. They review four songs and Whit finally gets a taste of why Dar-1 has so much love for this group. dirty south rap, ugk, dirty money, country rap tunes true full 4 2 057fdd69-6875-4360-b0c3-55d941b72510 #34 UGK's Super Tight and Ridin' Dirty Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/34-ugks-super-tight-and-ridin-dirty-KibFDDHi #34 UGK's Super Tight and Ridin' Dirty Darwan Pursoo 00:18:59 Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK. Dar-1 rolls solo as he discusses the second and third album from the legendary UGK. ridin dirty, ugk, super tight true full 3 2 9aa49529-e03f-454e-a8c1-d479169eaefe #33 Nas' King's Disease II Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/33-nas-kings-disease-ii-PuTIMueX #33 Nas' King's Disease II Darwan Pursoo 00:24:54 Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Nobody Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Nobody true full 2 2 6f47575e-eebe-46ff-b25e-f4795ee11df6 #32 Nas' King's Disease I (Snapshot Review) Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/nas-kings-disease-i-snapshot-review-0Z_2uQW4 #32 Nas' King's Disease I (Snapshot Review) Whitney Pursoo 00:49:02 The Pod was all good til it went bad On this episode Darwan and Whit review key tracks from Nas' grammy award winning album King's Disease and judge whether it's deserved or if he was just given a lifetime achievement award. King's Disease series curated playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=19df7a7d9f7544ab The Pod was all good til it went bad On this episode Darwan and Whit review key tracks from Nas' grammy award winning album King's Disease and judge whether it's deserved or if he was just given a lifetime achievement award. King's Disease series curated playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=19df7a7d9f7544ab nas, king's disease true full 1 2 c85a27dd-42e2-4b25-8456-3f3e60fc7340 #31 Theatre: Hip Hop Nutcracker Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/31-hip-hop-nutcracker-VW0obnTu #31 Theatre: Hip Hop Nutcracker Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:18:13 Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience over the holidays watching the Hip Hop Nutcracker. Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience over the holidays watching the Hip Hop Nutcracker. nutcracker true full 31 1 5f875c05-0762-4467-aba5-3813f995028c #30 - 2Pacalypse Now (Album Review with Chelsea "Glamorous" Johnson) Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Chelsea Johnson) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/30-2pacalypse-now-album-review-iqHRL2I7 #30 - 2Pacalypse Now (Album Review with Chelsea "Glamorous" Johnson) Chelsea Johnson 01:22:39 Darwan and 2pac superfan Chelsea discuss their thoughts on 2Pac's debut album. Darwan and 2pac superfan Chelsea discuss their thoughts on 2Pac's debut album. 2pacalypse now true full 30 1 5912c156-0d9c-4f90-8049-5d8688b1cb93 #29 Joyner's Evolution (Album Review) Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/29-joyners-evolution-album-review-mMy0Eg47 #29 Joyner's Evolution (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 00:59:55 Darwan and Ash review Joyner's underrated EP Darwan and Ash review Joyner's underrated EP joyner lucas, evolution true full 29 1 da0b4b24-71ed-426b-884b-5cb0213032a0 #28 Teddy Riley Tue, 2 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/28-teddy-riley-lklyQ__C #28 Teddy Riley Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:38:11 Episode on one of Hip Hop's greatest producers. Check the playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aL6klx1oAUGbPKzPD4WGX?si=f896e78a0c374b95 Episode on one of Hip Hop's greatest producers. Check the playlist below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aL6klx1oAUGbPKzPD4WGX?si=f896e78a0c374b95 true full 28 1 5940dc10-939c-4e1c-8a2e-f6036682cc79 #27 Clipse's Lord Willin Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/27-clipses-lord-willin-PDhDwte6 #27 Clipse's Lord Willin Darwan Pursoo 00:13:38 Dive into official debut and highest selling album for the Clipse. Dive into official debut and highest selling album for the Clipse. clipse, lordwillin true full 27 1 84c093f7-0cbe-44bb-a04b-b4d248aea5ca #26 UGK's Too Hard to Swallow (Album Review) Tue, 5 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/26-ugks-too-hard-to-swallow-gZqlWLoy #26 UGK's Too Hard to Swallow (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 00:27:22 For this episode I review the debut from UGK that pioneered Dirty South Rap. For this episode I review the debut from UGK that pioneered Dirty South Rap. true full 26 1 22142a23-ae8d-4ef5-8fc3-38ddd289741b #25 Classic Album: Black Star (Album Review) Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/25-black-star-y2AF1lc_ #25 Classic Album: Black Star (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 00:14:29 Episode on Black Star first album! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6RrdFCv97AGBODLCc01eCR?si=e98b19a847c84d17 Episode on Black Star first album! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6RrdFCv97AGBODLCc01eCR?si=e98b19a847c84d17 true full 25 1 009064a9-fda1-4789-b7c8-6eb84884ea00 #24 Clipse' Exclusive Audio Footage (Album Review) Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/24-clipse-exclusive-audio-footage-siQ9saHh #24 Clipse' Exclusive Audio Footage (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 00:26:44 For my first solo episode I do a review on the planned debut Exclusive Audio Footage by Clipse. For my first solo episode I do a review on the planned debut Exclusive Audio Footage by Clipse. true full 24 1 b0f83c72-9eef-44f5-ad92-61cf63e34eb2 #23 Classic Album: Kendrick's Mr. Morale (Album Review) Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/23-kendricks-mr-morale-Rw_DEQbg #23 Classic Album: Kendrick's Mr. Morale (Album Review) Whitney Pursoo 00:23:25 Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the second half of the new Kendrick album. We give our takes on if it is truly a classic or overrated? Key Tracks to check out Count Me Out Mr Morale Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the second half of the new Kendrick album. We give our takes on if it is truly a classic or overrated? Key Tracks to check out Count Me Out Mr Morale kendrick lamar, mr. morale true full 23 1 c1eb9515-8d58-4374-8b81-45a363708cbd #22 Classic Album: Kendrick's Big Steppers (Album Review) Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/22-kendricks-big-steppers-album-review-XxUWKwcH #22 Classic Album: Kendrick's Big Steppers (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 00:31:50 Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the brand new Kendrick album but it ends up going longer than expected. Is it truly a classic or is Kendrick overrated? Key Tracks to check out N95 Die Hard Father Time Whitney and I attempt to do a short review on the brand new Kendrick album but it ends up going longer than expected. Is it truly a classic or is Kendrick overrated? Key Tracks to check out N95 Die Hard Father Time true full 22 1 b9c38cdb-8497-4cdc-a075-aae2875215e3 #21 - Lost Boyz' Legal Drug Money (Album Review) Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/21-lost-boyz-legal-drug-money-album-review-oZpN8I3C #21 - Lost Boyz' Legal Drug Money (Album Review) Darwan Pursoo 01:14:09 Album review of Lost Boyz debut album "Legal Drug Money" Album review of Lost Boyz debut album "Legal Drug Money" lost boyz, legal drug money true full 21 1 a4de8d5b-76fa-4df4-b408-ec1ae12b910d #20 Collectives: Dungeon Family (with Marquis Love) Tue, 5 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Marquis Love) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/dungeon-family-euXfvKYE #20 Collectives: Dungeon Family (with Marquis Love) Marquis Love 01:24:48 On this episode Marquis and I dive into the legendary ATL collective and discuss our takes on them. Check out the curated Dungeon Family playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AyoRRkY0AiaCkR3WXx6Ve?si=de79de1cd9cd472e For all requests and inquiries send to: Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com On this episode Marquis and I dive into the legendary ATL collective and discuss our takes on them. Check out the curated Dungeon Family playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AyoRRkY0AiaCkR3WXx6Ve?si=de79de1cd9cd472e For all requests and inquiries send to: Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com outkast, goodiemob, organizednoize, atlhiphop, dungeonfamily true full 20 1 91eb7548-82fd-4964-b27b-f34fec48bb2c #19 Fusion Genre: RR&B I - 80s (with Lil Gritz) The wife reacts to early songs that combined R&B and Rap before it became the norm.

Songs Reviewed

Chaka Khan and Melle Mel - I Feel For You

Midnight Star and Ecstacy from Whodini - Don't Rock the Boat

Rick James and Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap

Jody Watley and Eric B. & Rakim - Friends

Levert and Heavy D - Just Coolin

Al B. Sure! and Slick Rick - If I'm Not Your Lover

Quincy Jones, Melle Mel, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee  - Back on the Block

Janet Jackson and Heavy D - Alright (House Rap Remix)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vbNNqNAdml7PkShdZh860?si=c4238754ba0a49ea

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Lil Gritz) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/rrb-i-rap-rhythm-blues-80s-with-lil-gritz-M3OHdos3 The wife reacts to early songs that combined R&B and Rap before it became the norm.

Songs Reviewed

Chaka Khan and Melle Mel - I Feel For You

Midnight Star and Ecstacy from Whodini - Don't Rock the Boat

Rick James and Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap

Jody Watley and Eric B. & Rakim - Friends

Levert and Heavy D - Just Coolin

Al B. Sure! and Slick Rick - If I'm Not Your Lover

Quincy Jones, Melle Mel, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee  - Back on the Block

Janet Jackson and Heavy D - Alright (House Rap Remix)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vbNNqNAdml7PkShdZh860?si=c4238754ba0a49ea

]]> #19 Fusion Genre: RR&B I - 80s (with Lil Gritz) Lil Gritz 00:45:14 The wife reacts to early songs that combined R&B and Rap before it became the norm. The wife reacts to early songs that combined R&B and Rap before it became the norm. rr&b true full 19 1 0df501ae-7cad-4f79-962c-7856cad81cbd #18 - Linkin Park (with Mahat Mama) Tue, 1 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neera Doss-Burner, Mahat Mama) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/linkin-park-with-neera-dNI4nPjD #18 - Linkin Park (with Mahat Mama) Neera Doss-Burner, Mahat Mama 01:11:23 In the Pod, It doesn't even matter The hot mom twitch gamer Mahat Mama joins Darwan on discussing their fandom of Linkin Park as teenagers and how they view them today. We also share our favorite tracks from the rap-rock band despite all the miscommunication and awkwardness going on. https://www.twitch.tv/mahatmama https://twitter.com/Mahat_Mama https://www.instagram.com/mahat_mama/ Check out the curated Linkin Park playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MReoq5Kp68GBtP0G9dXYY?si=7e2a141415e14aaf For all requests and inquiries send to: Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com In the Pod, It doesn't even matter The hot mom twitch gamer Mahat Mama joins Darwan on discussing their fandom of Linkin Park as teenagers and how they view them today. We also share our favorite tracks from the rap-rock band despite all the miscommunication and awkwardness going on. https://www.twitch.tv/mahatmama https://twitter.com/Mahat_Mama https://www.instagram.com/mahat_mama/ Check out the curated Linkin Park playlist below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MReoq5Kp68GBtP0G9dXYY?si=7e2a141415e14aaf For all requests and inquiries send to: Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com mike shinoda, linkin park, mahatmama, hhmv false full 18 1 fd1efe71-8cfc-4473-9ca7-fdf5e84d5ed9 #17 Labels: Death Row Records (with Neri Gabriel) Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/death-row-records-with-neri-gabriel-lvndKcH0 #17 Labels: Death Row Records (with Neri Gabriel) Neri Gabriel 01:57:34 Nuthin But a Pod Thang The record label for hip hop fans that are tired of seeing the executive producer all in the video and put the west on top. Darwan and cousin Neri discuss the crazy history of the infamous but legendary Death Row Records from the classic albums, legendary artists, east-west rivalry, and of course finishes with picking their favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Dr Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang" "Snoop - Who Am I" "Snoop - Gin & Juice" "Tupac - All About U" "Tupac - 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Death Row jams: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cbHp78ygPTDe5A4pS9jHR?si=24a7960e8fc34b19 Nuthin But a Pod Thang The record label for hip hop fans that are tired of seeing the executive producer all in the video and put the west on top. Darwan and cousin Neri discuss the crazy history of the infamous but legendary Death Row Records from the classic albums, legendary artists, east-west rivalry, and of course finishes with picking their favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Dr Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang" "Snoop - Who Am I" "Snoop - Gin & Juice" "Tupac - All About U" "Tupac - 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Death Row jams: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cbHp78ygPTDe5A4pS9jHR?si=24a7960e8fc34b19 tupac, death row, dr. dre, snoop dogg, suge knight true full 17 1 7fe998cf-205f-47dc-99f6-918756460a22 #16 - Tales of Nas (with Ryan Clagg) Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Ryan Clagg) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/tales-of-nas-with-ryan-clagg-DmMtRoet #16 - Tales of Nas (with Ryan Clagg) Ryan Clagg 02:00:43 The Great Adventures of Nas Darwan brings in high school friend the doctor/director/comedian Ryan Clagg to dissect three of Nas' most popular storytelling songs and give our general feelings about the Queensbridge legend. Songs discussed: I Gave You Power Undying Love Rewind Recommended to listen to these songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Playlist of best Nas songs https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kiQwkxGxqmPWlwjPWWRiU?si=ff4eb4b2026049e7 Nas on youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tnK7b6ceiYwQK7VyFDZ8d9QTp5_2nLm The Great Adventures of Nas Darwan brings in high school friend the doctor/director/comedian Ryan Clagg to dissect three of Nas' most popular storytelling songs and give our general feelings about the Queensbridge legend. Songs discussed: I Gave You Power Undying Love Rewind Recommended to listen to these songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Playlist of best Nas songs https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kiQwkxGxqmPWlwjPWWRiU?si=ff4eb4b2026049e7 Nas on youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_tnK7b6ceiYwQK7VyFDZ8d9QTp5_2nLm #ryanclagg, #talesofnas, #hhmv, #nas true full 16 1 1723a4af-3d1e-482e-9862-7ddf9e89794a #15 - 2 Live Crew & Censorship Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Lil Gritz) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/2-live-crew-court-case-lzMWgy7U #15 - 2 Live Crew & Censorship Lil Gritz 00:36:35 Our hero, Luke Skywalker Whitney and I discuss the Miami Bass hip hop group the 2 Live Crew and their legal struggles during their heyday. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Song discussed: 2 Live Crew - Banned in the USA Recommended to listen to it prior to listening to episode. Our hero, Luke Skywalker Whitney and I discuss the Miami Bass hip hop group the 2 Live Crew and their legal struggles during their heyday. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Song discussed: 2 Live Crew - Banned in the USA Recommended to listen to it prior to listening to episode. 2 live crew true full 15 1 31851841-5905-497d-877d-da21ace9a30d #14 - Twista (with Ashley Reynolds) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Ashley Reynolds) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/twista-uHUqRL_A #14 - Twista (with Ashley Reynolds) Ashley Reynolds 01:11:56 Strictly 4 My Choppa Fanz Ashley and I talk about our love for Twista, his niche of rapping fast, and his career from being a 90s underground legend to a 2000s mainstream hitmaker. And as always we get into our favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch prior to listening to the episode: "Get It Wet" "Wetter" "Slow Jamz" Recommended songs to listen to prior to listening to this episode: "Adrenaline Rush" "Hope" Keeper tracks discussed. Adrenaline Rush, Korrupt World, Get it Wet, Wetter, Slow Jamz, Crisis, Po Pimp, Mobster's Anthem, Kill Us All, Emotions Timestamps Intro 0:00; History 3:00; Discussion 18:30; Favorite Projects 36:00; Favorite Songs 44:00; Closing 68:20 Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com For more tracks check out the Twista playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LgkljQJOfkTANfqiDCMN5?si=7049ab154201404f Strictly 4 My Choppa Fanz Ashley and I talk about our love for Twista, his niche of rapping fast, and his career from being a 90s underground legend to a 2000s mainstream hitmaker. And as always we get into our favorite albums and songs. Recommended music videos to watch prior to listening to the episode: "Get It Wet" "Wetter" "Slow Jamz" Recommended songs to listen to prior to listening to this episode: "Adrenaline Rush" "Hope" Keeper tracks discussed. Adrenaline Rush, Korrupt World, Get it Wet, Wetter, Slow Jamz, Crisis, Po Pimp, Mobster's Anthem, Kill Us All, Emotions Timestamps Intro 0:00; History 3:00; Discussion 18:30; Favorite Projects 36:00; Favorite Songs 44:00; Closing 68:20 Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com For more tracks check out the Twista playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LgkljQJOfkTANfqiDCMN5?si=7049ab154201404f twista true full 14 1 6babcc99-f544-4d3a-87d6-5f13827e7e10 #13 - The Genius & Prince Rakeem - Wu-Tang Origins (with Lil Gritz) Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Lil Gritz) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/the-genius-prince-rakeem-wu-tang-origins-with-lil-gritz-4W4dN9wV #13 - The Genius & Prince Rakeem - Wu-Tang Origins (with Lil Gritz) Lil Gritz 00:34:37 The First Chamber Two singles that tell the tale of two cousins and two labels. In the episode we review Gza's debut single "Come Do Me" and Rza's debut single "Ooh We Love You Rakeem" and discuss Wu-Tang lore and the relationship between artists and labels. Recommend listening to these two songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com The First Chamber Two singles that tell the tale of two cousins and two labels. In the episode we review Gza's debut single "Come Do Me" and Rza's debut single "Ooh We Love You Rakeem" and discuss Wu-Tang lore and the relationship between artists and labels. Recommend listening to these two songs prior to listening to the episode. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com true full 13 1 9aff857c-cf2e-4fcf-b682-9828a3f97013 #12 Subgenre: DJ Mixes (with Leonard "DJ Answer" Johnson) Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (DJ Answer) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/djing-with-leonard-dj-answer-johnson-Kv_ic6Rk #12 Subgenre: DJ Mixes (with Leonard "DJ Answer" Johnson) DJ Answer 01:21:55 Go DJ, That's My DJ Hip Hop's first element Guest: Leonard “DJ Answer” Johnson We discuss the history and role of the DJ as well as the different types of Hip Hop DJs. Also, Answer gives advice for anybody interested in the craft. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Go DJ, That's My DJ Hip Hop's first element Guest: Leonard “DJ Answer” Johnson We discuss the history and role of the DJ as well as the different types of Hip Hop DJs. Also, Answer gives advice for anybody interested in the craft. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com dj, scratching, hip hop true full 12 1 02e56d17-7517-418b-9b77-160d98040208 #11 Iconic Album: Nelly's "Country Grammar" - Full Album Review (with Lil Gritz) Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/nelly-country-grammar-full-album-review-with-whitney-pursoo-gXVftrwV #11 Iconic Album: Nelly's "Country Grammar" - Full Album Review (with Lil Gritz) Whitney Pursoo 00:48:13 Poddin' down down baby Pop rap never popped quite like this, it just needed a little more hip hop cred. Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo Nelly’s debut is the 8th highest selling rap album of all time, but how good is it really? Recommended videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Country Grammar" "Ride Wit Me" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to this episode: "Luven Me" "E.I." Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of recommended Nelly tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ySrd5L0RADbI9gZidI3Gr?si=ddc5e00210fb4d47 Poddin' down down baby Pop rap never popped quite like this, it just needed a little more hip hop cred. Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo Nelly’s debut is the 8th highest selling rap album of all time, but how good is it really? Recommended videos to watch before listening to this episode: "Country Grammar" "Ride Wit Me" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to this episode: "Luven Me" "E.I." Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of recommended Nelly tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ySrd5L0RADbI9gZidI3Gr?si=ddc5e00210fb4d47 country grammar, nelly true full 11 1 2890145f-d564-43ac-acc0-6a92f7bcebe8 #10 - Busta Rhymes (with Neri Gabriel) Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/busta-rhymes-with-neri-gabriel-naYmbBV9 #10 - Busta Rhymes (with Neri Gabriel) Neri Gabriel 01:25:10 Light the Pod on Fire There's only 5 years left! Guest: Neri Gabriel We talk about the living legend, how he was received in the Caribbean, and all our favorite albums and songs. Recommend watching the following videos before listening to this episode: "Woo-ha" "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" "Dangerous" "What's It Gonna Be" "Fire It Up" Recommend song to listen to before listening to this episode: "Shut Em Down 2002" "Light Your Ass on Fire" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Busta Rhymes songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JYLZleSw7BUCz486Am5E5?si=682c5cdca1fe4159 Light the Pod on Fire There's only 5 years left! Guest: Neri Gabriel We talk about the living legend, how he was received in the Caribbean, and all our favorite albums and songs. Recommend watching the following videos before listening to this episode: "Woo-ha" "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" "Dangerous" "What's It Gonna Be" "Fire It Up" Recommend song to listen to before listening to this episode: "Shut Em Down 2002" "Light Your Ass on Fire" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Busta Rhymes songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JYLZleSw7BUCz486Am5E5?si=682c5cdca1fe4159 busta rhymes true full 10 1 cec905a9-1027-4a7a-8ca9-8cd3deafa416 #9 - Eve's "Love Is Blind" - Song Review (with Shane "Riot" Manier) Tue, 7 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Shane Manier) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/eve-love-is-blind-song-review-with-shane-riot-manier-ol8_3rtU #9 - Eve's "Love Is Blind" - Song Review (with Shane "Riot" Manier) Shane Manier 01:14:00 Pod Love is Blind Eve’s classic tale about domestic violence Guest: Shane “Riot” Manier Recommend watching the music video for "Eve - Love is Blind" before listening to this episode. We break down the lyrics and video for Eve’s hit song and discuss why these situations happen. Also, we chat about Shane’s poetry albums and books. For more info on Shane and access to her work click on the link below. https://shanemanier.com/ Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Pod Love is Blind Eve’s classic tale about domestic violence Guest: Shane “Riot” Manier Recommend watching the music video for "Eve - Love is Blind" before listening to this episode. We break down the lyrics and video for Eve’s hit song and discuss why these situations happen. Also, we chat about Shane’s poetry albums and books. For more info on Shane and access to her work click on the link below. https://shanemanier.com/ Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com ruff ryders, love is blind, shane manier, hip hop 1999, let there be eve, eve true full 9 1 924b448f-27cd-4ba1-b423-56489acb6351 #8 Microgenre: Atlanta Bass (with Lil Gritz) Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/atlanta-bass-with-whitney-lil-gritz-pursoo-aM8gQH_R #8 Microgenre: Atlanta Bass (with Lil Gritz) Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:53:19 Shawty Pod a Lil Somethin' How the ATLiens invaded the booty bass Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo We discuss the history and pioneers of the Atlanta Bass scene as well as our favorite songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to the episode: "Freak Nasty - Da Dip" "Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo" Tag Team - "Whoomp! There It Is" "Lil Jon - Shawty Freak A Lil Sumthin" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Black Dave - Big Mama" "DJ Taz - That's Right" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Atlanta Bass Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wCyHyKWrHU8ipEQPGTnI2?si=8a721586e6214400 Shawty Pod a Lil Somethin' How the ATLiens invaded the booty bass Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo We discuss the history and pioneers of the Atlanta Bass scene as well as our favorite songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to the episode: "Freak Nasty - Da Dip" "Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo" Tag Team - "Whoomp! There It Is" "Lil Jon - Shawty Freak A Lil Sumthin" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "Black Dave - Big Mama" "DJ Taz - That's Right" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Atlanta Bass Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wCyHyKWrHU8ipEQPGTnI2?si=8a721586e6214400 atlanta bass true full 8 1 b86a4109-8778-49ea-8631-2a111f2a1365 #7 - 2Pac's "Better Dayz" - Snapshot Review (with Daniel Gurley) Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Daniel Gurley) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/2pac-better-dayz-with-daniel-gurley-UP4B6pO3 #7 - 2Pac's "Better Dayz" - Snapshot Review (with Daniel Gurley) Daniel Gurley 00:53:03 Thugz Pod The ghost of 2pac returns 6 years after his death to further solidify his legend Guest: Daniel Gurley We review a few tracks from this 2002 album and our love for the rare acoustic guitar rap song. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Thugz Mansion Acoustic Remix" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "My Block" "Never Call U Bitch Again" Daniel's youtube page is below. https://www.youtube.com/user/hoodywearer Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated 2Pac playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cZ52cdGpmb3Vo6vYPFf7Z?si=de32d0e1a81941b3 Thugz Pod The ghost of 2pac returns 6 years after his death to further solidify his legend Guest: Daniel Gurley We review a few tracks from this 2002 album and our love for the rare acoustic guitar rap song. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Thugz Mansion Acoustic Remix" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "My Block" "Never Call U Bitch Again" Daniel's youtube page is below. https://www.youtube.com/user/hoodywearer Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated 2Pac playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cZ52cdGpmb3Vo6vYPFf7Z?si=de32d0e1a81941b3 true full 7 1 f01e68f7-d81d-4324-922d-fc8d47d0ed5b #6 - Ludacris' "Back for the First Time" - Snapshot Review (with Lil Gritz) Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/backforthefirsttime-yo_Dk4sL #6 - Ludacris' "Back for the First Time" - Snapshot Review (with Lil Gritz) Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:23:37 Pod Em Up How the Dirty South game got switched Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "What's Your Fantasy" "Southern Hospitality" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Ho" "Game Got Switched" We review a few songs from Ludacris’ debut back in 2000 and discuss our experience with early Luda music. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Pod Em Up How the Dirty South game got switched Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "What's Your Fantasy" "Southern Hospitality" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Ho" "Game Got Switched" We review a few songs from Ludacris’ debut back in 2000 and discuss our experience with early Luda music. Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com back for the first time, ludacris true full 6 1 ea77fd9c-f985-4b2a-b228-2ce331db1bfa #5 - Digital Underground's "Sex Packets" - Snapshot Review (with Ali "DaAliCat" McDonald) Thu, 4 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Ali McDonald) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/digital-undergrounds-sex-packets-snapshot-review-with-ali-daalicat-mcdonald-dQ0sZQq_ #5 - Digital Underground's "Sex Packets" - Snapshot Review (with Ali "DaAliCat" McDonald) Ali McDonald 00:35:03 Freaks of the Pod Industry Digital Underground, the bay area P-funk freaks thatdidwhattheyliked Guest: Ali “DaAliCat” McDonald Darwan links up with old high school friend Ali to review a few tracks from this debut album that caused a huge buzz back in 1990 and had people doing the ridiculous Humpty Dance. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Doowatchulike" "The Humpty Dance" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Packet Man" "Freaks of the Industry" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Digital Underground Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E49xjTY7orlR6KlXpOo2B?si=b9fae0f447734db5 Freaks of the Pod Industry Digital Underground, the bay area P-funk freaks thatdidwhattheyliked Guest: Ali “DaAliCat” McDonald Darwan links up with old high school friend Ali to review a few tracks from this debut album that caused a huge buzz back in 1990 and had people doing the ridiculous Humpty Dance. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "Doowatchulike" "The Humpty Dance" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Packet Man" "Freaks of the Industry" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Digital Underground Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E49xjTY7orlR6KlXpOo2B?si=b9fae0f447734db5 digital underground, sons of p-funk, bay area hip hop, west coast rap, shock g true full 5 1 496983f3-1609-41ca-b56f-1e57b7cb8821 #4 Subgenre: Miami Bass (with Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/miami-bass-Xrezh9cH #4 Subgenre: Miami Bass (with Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo) Whitney "Lil Gritz" Pursoo 00:48:05 I Wanna Pod If you ain’t on this train, you ain’t nobody. Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo We discuss the origins of Miami Bass and our feelings towards the subgenre that had a string of hits in the late 80s and 90s. Afterwards we list our favorite songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "C'mon N Ride It" "Tootsee Roll" "Me So Horny" Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "I Wanna Rock" "MyBabyDaddy" "Da Dip" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Miami Bass Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xSR7P2LFRNYYzc3qGSGpf?si=d8ac80962f214109 I Wanna Pod If you ain’t on this train, you ain’t nobody. Guest: Whitney “Lil Gritz” Pursoo We discuss the origins of Miami Bass and our feelings towards the subgenre that had a string of hits in the late 80s and 90s. Afterwards we list our favorite songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode: "C'mon N Ride It" "Tootsee Roll" "Me So Horny" Songs to listen to before listening to the episode: "I Wanna Rock" "MyBabyDaddy" "Da Dip" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Miami Bass Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xSR7P2LFRNYYzc3qGSGpf?si=d8ac80962f214109 2 live crew, bass music, miami bass, miami hip hop, amos larkin true full 4 1 3360b434-fbe8-439f-9d1d-1c31168d37ba #3 - J.Cole's "Off-Season" - Full Album Review (with Neri Gabriel) Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Neri Gabriel) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/jcoles-off-season-RQEpw1TD #3 - J.Cole's "Off-Season" - Full Album Review (with Neri Gabriel) Neri Gabriel 01:21:45 Let Go My Pod Do we call it a climb back? He's been here for years. Guest: Neri Gabriel Cole stated that the Off-Season symbolizes the work that it takes to get to the highest height. We talk about the middle child and if he really climbed back on top with his sixth album released in May 2021. Recommended Videos to watch before listening to episode: "My Life" "Applying Pressure" "Pride is the Devil" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Let Go of My Hand" "The Climb Back" "Close" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com J. Cole playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a0BuRYtdkh4S73SXiRMlO?si=56a689c5b7df43cf Let Go My Pod Do we call it a climb back? He's been here for years. Guest: Neri Gabriel Cole stated that the Off-Season symbolizes the work that it takes to get to the highest height. We talk about the middle child and if he really climbed back on top with his sixth album released in May 2021. Recommended Videos to watch before listening to episode: "My Life" "Applying Pressure" "Pride is the Devil" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to episode: "Let Go of My Hand" "The Climb Back" "Close" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com J. Cole playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a0BuRYtdkh4S73SXiRMlO?si=56a689c5b7df43cf true full 3 1 2acf865e-77c5-44db-a465-1bd22eabe6a9 #2 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (with Ashley Reynolds) Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Ashley Reynolds) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/bone-thugs-n-harmony-YLjRv9YW #2 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (with Ashley Reynolds) Ashley Reynolds 01:30:56 The Thuggish Ruggish Pod The group that put the Midwest on the map, melodic flows on the map, and took over where NWA left off. Bizzy, Krayzie, Wish, Layzie, and sometimes Flesh. Guest: Ashley “Murph” Reynolds We chat about growing up as big Bone fans, their incredibly unique style, underrated legacy, and of course our favorite albums and songs. I consider them tied for my favorite rap group of all time but I find out Ashley's connection to them reaches a whole nother level. Recommended videos to watch before listening to podcast: "Tha Crossroads" "First of tha Month" "Look into my Eyes" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to podcast: "Mo Murda" "Resurrection" "Foe tha Love of $" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Bone Thugs music in the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lwWoowDqhYQV2cWwFe7ow?si=c7d9917564c5426f The Thuggish Ruggish Pod The group that put the Midwest on the map, melodic flows on the map, and took over where NWA left off. Bizzy, Krayzie, Wish, Layzie, and sometimes Flesh. Guest: Ashley “Murph” Reynolds We chat about growing up as big Bone fans, their incredibly unique style, underrated legacy, and of course our favorite albums and songs. I consider them tied for my favorite rap group of all time but I find out Ashley's connection to them reaches a whole nother level. Recommended videos to watch before listening to podcast: "Tha Crossroads" "First of tha Month" "Look into my Eyes" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to podcast: "Mo Murda" "Resurrection" "Foe tha Love of $" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Curated playlist of Bone Thugs music in the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lwWoowDqhYQV2cWwFe7ow?si=c7d9917564c5426f true full 2 1 4d3cc9e8-16fc-412e-aad1-f47a17dc0d0d #1 - DMX (with Deran Pursoo) Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Deran Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/dmx-1FecwKHd #1 - DMX (with Deran Pursoo) Deran Pursoo 01:26:10 It's Gully and Hell Is Hot Guest: Deran Pursoo RIP to X. In honor of his memory we chat about growing up as big DMX fans, his impact, legacy, appeal, as well as our favorite albums and songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode. "Ruff Ryders Anthem" "Party Up" "Stop Being Greedy" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to podcast. "ATF" "Here We Go Again" "How's It Goin' Down" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of DMX songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZWRq6v7UxDcPSdHEOTpeG?si=cdfc7499ccdd40f0 It's Gully and Hell Is Hot Guest: Deran Pursoo RIP to X. In honor of his memory we chat about growing up as big DMX fans, his impact, legacy, appeal, as well as our favorite albums and songs. Recommended videos to watch before listening to episode. "Ruff Ryders Anthem" "Party Up" "Stop Being Greedy" Recommended songs to listen to before listening to podcast. "ATF" "Here We Go Again" "How's It Goin' Down" Email feedback to Hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com Full curated playlist of DMX songs can be found here. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZWRq6v7UxDcPSdHEOTpeG?si=cdfc7499ccdd40f0 dmx, ruff ryder, hardcore rap true full 1 1 28ba26f0-9f5d-41c0-a8b5-f0925125fbf8 #0 - Intro to the MultiVerse Wed, 6 Oct 2021 02:35:11 +0000 hiphopmultiverse@gmail.com (Darwan Pursoo) https://hip-hop-multiverse.simplecast.com/episodes/intro-to-the-multiverse-rykfi_68 #0 - Intro to the MultiVerse Darwan Pursoo 00:01:50 Intro to the Hip Hop MultiVerse Podcast. Does this pod need an intro episode? Idk. Well, it got one. Intro to the Hip Hop MultiVerse Podcast. Does this pod need an intro episode? Idk. Well, it got one. false full 0 1