80z Babies

A(nother) Classic West Coast Summer Vol. 2 by DJ Yinka Diz

Yinka returns with another summer mix of West Coast nostalgia, featuring a gang of classics from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Mack 10, WC, Ice Cube, and more....
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The Sinners Episode feat. Haas

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss Ryan Coogler's latest movie, Sinners staring Michael B. Jordan.  
Note:  Due to a technical issue, the audio of our guest specifically isn't up to our normal standard of clarity.  Apologies to both our guest and our listeners, and we ask for your patience as we work out the kinks in our new video/audio setup.

Speak On It! - The "7 Piano Sketches" Episode

Yinka and Panama discuss the latest offering from legendary hiphop group Outkast's Andre 3000, his MET gala fit, and the psychology of releasing music to the world on the latest episode of the 80z Babies Podcast

The "Not Like Us" Anniversary Episode

The 80z Babies are back to discuss/celebrate?? the 1 year anniversary of the incendiary diss song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar released May 4th, 2024.

The Vibes Must Be CRAZY - Vol.1

Vol. 1
A classic dancehall mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Fi di ladies dem...
 
 

African Hendrix IV...An African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora.
The summer starts now.
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A Classic Westcoast Summer Vol. 1 by DJ Yinka Diz

Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more....
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African Hendrix III...Yet Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora.
The summer starts now.
#ThatLife
 
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Episode 173: Put You Up - The Grind Date by De La Soul

Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004.
 
Timestamps:
(0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove(1:00) Why this album?(2:47) Where was Yinka?(5:18) Where was Outlaw?(9:03) Critical reception(10:15) Outlaw grades the album(12:00) Overarching highlights(18:30) Overarching lowlights(21:00) Track for track analysis(57:15) Closing thoughts

Episode 172: A(n almost) Tribute to Things Fall Apart by The Roots

The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999.
 
Timestamps:
(0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka?(1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes?(4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged(6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album?(9:45) Where was Yinka?(11:10) Where was Outlaw?(13:30) Did Things Fall Apart become a part of Outlaw's identity?(14:25) Critical reception(16:45) Overarching lowlights(21:21) Common's a pervert(25:38) Overarching highlights(37:03) Track for track analysis(1:10:50) Yinka attempts to make it a classic(1:18:20) Closing thoughts

Episode 171: Top 5 - Hiphop Related Movies

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies.
 
Timestamps:
(1:22) Outlaw's #5(5:17) Outlaw's #4(7:07) Outlaw's #3(14:13) Outlaw's #2(22:00) Outlaw's #1(25:50) Yinka's #5(27:44) Yinka's #4-1(31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention(32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks(35:15) recap

Episode 170: Top 5 - Hiphop Record Labels

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.