A comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan.
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THE BEHIND THE SCENES STORY OF RUN-DMC'S 'HERE WE GO' - AN INTERVIEW WITH PROFILE RECORDS CO FOUNDER CORY ROBBINS
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JayQuan Interviews Profile Records co-founder Cory Robbins about the makings of RUN-DMC's 1983 live recording. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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BOB JAMES' FOUNDATIONAL BREAK BEATS - BONUS BEATS
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THE ADVENTURES OF BOB JAMES & THE FOUNDATIONAL BREAK BEATS
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JayQuan chronicles Bob James most popular breaks, and their influence on Hip-Hop. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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CRAZY LEGS DISCUSSES BREAKIN' IN THE OLYMPICS WITH JAYQUAN
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Legendary B-Boy Crazy Legs of The Rock Steady Crew Discusses the inclusion of Breakin' in the Olympics, why he wasn't a judge, and the music selection. Support the Show.Av JayQuan/Crazy Legs
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Stephanie Mills, James Mtume, and The Furious 5
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JayQuan explores the connection between a Stephanie Mills B side, and a little known Furious 5 release. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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COLD SWEAT: THE BIRTH OF THE OFFBEAT AND OFFBEAT RHYME FLOW
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JayQuan examines James Brown's groundbreaking Cold Sweat drum pattern, and its influence on Funk and Hip-Hop. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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The Sugar Hill Gang's Sugar Hill Groove: Revisiting An Underrated Cult Classic
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JayQuan revisits the Sugar Hill Gang's 1980 song Sugar Hill Groove, which some consider their best work. R.I.P. Keith LeBlanc. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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DISSECTING 'MEN AT WORK' By KOOL G. RAP
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JayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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MALCOLM X: NO SELL OUT - A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH LEBLANC & JAYQUAN
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JayQuan sits down with Sugar Hill Records and Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc to discuss his classic recording Malcolm X: No Sellout and his relationship with Malcolm's widow Betty Shabazz. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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KURTIS BLOW - THE BLUE PRINT PART 1
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Kurtis Blow is the template and blueprint for Rap music's solo superstar. KB was the first Rap artist to secure a major label record deal, one of the first actual Rap artists to produce other Rap acts (Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, The Fearless 4) and the first with commercial endorsements (Sprite). Support the Show.…
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FROM TRAGEDY TO THE INTELLIGENT HOODLUM: A TEN YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
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JayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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CHUCK D - REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE AND THE PATH TO A NATION OF MILLIONS
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JayQuan sits down with Chuck D. of Public Enemy to discuss the magic of Rush Productions, the Mr. Magic beef, how Eric B. & Rakim had a direct influence on Rebel Without A Pause and why Yo! Bum Rush The Show sounded dated. Support the Show.Av JayQuan/Chuck D.
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THE LEGACY OF ED FLETCHER AKA DUKE BOOTEE
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JayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor Duke Bootee. Support the Show.Av JayQuan/Davey D Cook
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IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON
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JayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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Test Run!!!!
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Jayquan Dontae gives you information on his life !
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THE GRANDEST OF THEM ALL - GRANDMASTER CAZ
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JayQuan thoroughly examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE KOOLEST OF THE KOOL - KOOL MOE DEE
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JayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE COLD CRUSH BROS. - RHYMES,ROUTINES & RECORDS
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JayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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JayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. Shan Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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CHUCK D's TOP 3 PERFORMANCES
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JayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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JayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.ST Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE BOOGIE BOYS STORY - RAPPIN' AIN'T NO THING
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JayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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KURTIS MANTRONIK - KING OF THE BEATS PART 1
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Part 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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JayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE ULTRAMAGNETIC MC'S: THE SPEED OF THOUGHT
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JayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE SUGAR HILL GANG AND THE BIRTH OF THE RAP RECORD
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JayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER MARLEY MARL
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JayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE BLUEPRINT: GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5
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JayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after... Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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BUSY BEE : THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES
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JayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE TREACHEROUS 3: HARLEM ORIGINALS
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JayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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JayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE CRASH CREW STORY: THE FORCE OF THE 5 EMCEES
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JayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE FEARLESS 4: DISCOGRAPHY & HISTORY
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JayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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PUMPKIN : THE ORIGINAL KING OF THE BEATS
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JayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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SPOONIE GEE : THE GODFATHER OF RAP
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JayQuan gives a history of Spoonie G and his discography. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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KNOWLEDGE REIGNS SUPREME : A BREAK DOWN OF KRS ONE & HIS DISCOGRAPHY
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JayQuan methodically examines the vast discography of one of the genres greatest - KRS. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER LARRY SMITH
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Larry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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WHY GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL IS THE G.O.A.T.
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It's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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NOBODIES EQUAL: THE GREATNESS OF THE BIG DADDY KANE
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Big Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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THE LYRICAL COMPLEXITIES OF KOOL G. RAP
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JayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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With the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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RAKIM: THE FLOW THAT CHANGED THE GAME
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JayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut. Support the Show.Av JayQuan
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