1992-1996

Episode 157: A Tribute to 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3 by Funkmaster Flex

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Funkmaster Flex's 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3.
 
Timestamps:
(0:30) Why this Funk Flex project?
(2:53) Where was Yinka?
(5:30) Where was Outlaw?
(10:53) Is Vol 3 Funk Flex's best mixtape?
(12:02) Critical Reception
(14:52) Overarching Lowlights
(18:44) Overarching Highlights
(20:27) Track for track analysis
(21:36) Do we need to have a discussion about Wylcef as an executive producer?
(24:20) Was Cam'ron great before Dipset?
(25:36) West Coast artist over East Coast beats vs East Coast over West Coast beats, who's better?
(26:27) Does any other verse embody KRS-One like this freestyle? Is it the only actual freestyle on the mixtape?
(29:42) Was Busta Rhymes a good executive producer? How did Rampage get on the 'Flava in ya Ear remix'?
(37:40) Did Smif n Wesson fall off when they changed to Cocoa Brovaz?
(38:38) Do we appreciate Mariah Carey's artistry enough? What was the inspiration for this hook?
(43:10) Is "Get Money" Biggie's best verse?
(54:27) Who is DJ Pooh? Who is Kam? Was Kam responsible for the W?
(1:03:15) Is Shaq the best ballplayer/rapper of all time?
(1:05:10) What artists did this mixtape introduce you to? How did it inform what kind of rapper you wanted to be?
(1:06:30) Is 1998 peak KRS-One as an emcee?
(1:08:35) Why wasn't Eminem on this project?
(1:09:08) Closing thoughts

Episode 149: Put You Up - Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha by Kurupt

The 80z Babies head back west as Yinka attempts to hip Outlaw to Kurupt's sophomore solo album "Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha", released on November 16, 1999.
 
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Episode 139: Speak on It - Wu Tang Show, Kanye Interview, and more

The 80z Babies discuss Wu Tang: An American Saga, Kanye's Drink Champs Interview, Scottie Pippen's new book (Unguarded), and more.  

Episode 138: Put You Up - Ironman by Ghostface Killah

Coming on the heels of its 25th anniversary, the 80z Babies bring it back to the Wu chamber as Outlaw schools Yinka on one of his favorites, the debut album from Ghostface Killah - Ironman released October 29, 1996.

Episode 133: A Tribute to ATLiens by Outkast

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sophomore album from the legendary Outkast -  ATLiens, released August 27, 1996.
Album Highlights Include:
1. ATLiens
2. Elevators
3. Millennium 
 

Bonus Episode: Discussing Smithsonian’s Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap feat. Beshou

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Beshou to discuss the release of Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip-hop and Rap, releasing Friday, August 20th, 2021.

Episode 131: A Tribute to Ridin Dirty by UGK

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Ridin Dirty, the third studio album by UGK released July 30th, 1996.

Episode 129: A Tribute to Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z

The 80z Babies give a definitive tribute to the debut album by the legendary Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt.  

Episode 121: Speak On It - Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell (Documentary)

The 80z Babies discuss Netflix's new Biggie documentary. 

Episode 119: A Tribute to Soul Food by Goodie Mob

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Panama Jackson (from VSB)to pay tribute to Panama's southern roots with an album very near and dear to him - Soul Food by the legendary Goodie Mob.

Episode 118: A Tribute to All Eyez On Me by 2Pac

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of the classic album All Eyez On Me from the legendary Tupac Shakur - released February 13, 1996. #80zBabies

Episode 117: A Tribute to The Score by The Fugees

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Panama Jackson to pay tribute to the classic debut album The Score by The Fugees, released February 13, 1996. #80zBabies