1997-2002

Episode 19: Ma$e - The Harlem World Episode

Join the 80z Babies in a celebration and discussion of the 20th anniversary of the debut album of Harlem's own Ma$e. Was this album a classic? Should/Can we make it a classic? #80zBabies

Episode 18: This Month in Hiphop - 20 & 30 Year Album Tributes

Join the 80z Babies in a discussion of notable albums from '97 by Missy, Busta Rhymes, Common, Puff Daddy & The Family, and more. This episode also includes a special 30 year tribute to Eric B & Rakim's Paid in Full.

Episode 17: Put You Up - Xzibit’s 40 Days & 40 Nightz

The 80z Babies are back with a new segment entitled "Put You Up". In this episode they discuss Xzibit's 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz, a west coast rap album that Yinka finds pivotal. Outlaw shares his thoughts on the album after hearing it for the first time 19 years after its release. #80zBabies

Episode 12: The Prodigy Tribute Episode

The 80z Babies come together to reminisce on the life and legacy of the late great Albert Johnson aka Prodigy of Mobb Deep. RIP to the Legendary P. #80zBabies

Episode 11: Speak On It! Tupac Movie - All Eyez On Me

The 80z Babies discuss the new Tupac biopac All Eyez on Me, Tupac's legacy, and "East Coast bias". #80zBabies

Episode 10: A Tribute to 20 Years of Wu Tang Forever

This week (June 3rd, to be exact) marks the 20th anniversary of an 80z Babies favorite - Wu Tang Forever by Wu Tang Clan. Join us as we celebrate and discuss what made this album so great. And of course we ask the question.......is it a classic?? #80zBabies

Episode 7: The Lauryn Hill Episode ft. Shamira (from Very Smart Brothas)

The 80z Babies return with special guest Shamira (from Very Smart Brothas) with an in depth discussion of her VSB piece on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Is the album overrated?? *gasp* Join your favorite hiphop haters for a discussion that becomes a Salute Me or Shoot Me that becomes a Make it a Classic.

Episode 6: The Sound of Virginia ft. BZo

The 80z Babies return with special guest, BZo (straight outta the 757!), to discuss Bink!, Timbaland, Missy, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley, and much more in the "Sound of VA episode.

Episode 5: Make It A Classic - The Blueprint 2 by Jay-Z

The 80z Babies are back and better than ever with Episode 5,  the third installment of "Make It A Classic", this time discussing the Jay-Z's 2002 album The Blueprint 2.  Roc-A-Fella, y'all...

Episode 3: Make it a Classic - The Firm

The 80z Babies return with Episode 3 and the second installment of "Make It A Classic", this time discussing the 1997 album The Firm featuring Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Nature.

Episode 1: Make It a Classic - Tical 2000 by Method Man

Episode 1: The 80z Babies return with their first installment of "Make It a Classic" where they discuss the highlights, lowlights, critical reception, and areas of improvement for the 1998 LP Tical 2000 by Wu Tang Clan's Method Man.

Episode 2: Salute Me or Shoot Me feat. RZA, The Roots, DJ Quik, and Erick Sermon

The 80z Babies return with the first installment of "Salute Me or Shoot Me" arguing points about the influence of The RZA, the career trajectory of The Roots, the sound of LA hiphop, and Erick Sermon's legacy as a producer.