Bonus (News)

Episode 161: A (Random) Conversation with (and about) Nick Rosenberg

The 80z Babies are joined by Nick Rosenberg in a full on rap nerd discussion stemming from the conversation on Madvillainy.  The conversation takes us from Nick's hiphop beginnings as a fan of "Parents Just Don't Understand" to the early days of the Low Budget crew and even a stint at Rawkus Records.  Enjoy the tangents!  
 
(1:20) Introducing Nick Rosenberg
(3:05) Rap radio and WOL
(5:15) Reminiscing about the DMC Hip Hop scene
(8:02) What was it like being at an underground label?
(8:45) The lost Kool G Rap album on Rawkus
(10:58) Was Mos Def too "anti" for trying to level up? Why is his album on Luminary?
(12:12) Did Mos have the most potential of any Hip Hop artist ever?
(13:05) The beginnings of Rawkus Records
(14:47) Why didn't Rawkus sign Kanye West?
(17:28) Was there a Hot 97 reality show?
(19:25) How does Nick get into music and entertainment law?
(22:18) When did Nick start "managing" Peter?
(23:43) What is Nick's relationship to Eminem and Paul Rosenberg?
(25:14) Is there a lot of money in sample packs? The headache of sample clearances
(33:33) Music nerd tangent discussing Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys
(39:45) A random tangent discussing how music breaks cultural barriers
(44:30) A random tangent discussing Lootpack and Planet Asia
(46:16) Do you ever cringe at your takes from your younger years? Outlaw defends the younger, pretentious Outlaw from high school and college
(50:09) Is Yinka too manly to bang Meg the Stallion in the car?
(52:25) Nick shares his Spotify streaming challenge guessing game he plays with his friends
(53:07) MF DOOM is inexplicably popular with Gen Z
(56:40) Is Phonte one of the most talented artists around?
(59:50) Turn it up to 11, Spinal Tap appreciation
(1:02:45) Obligatory Biggie appreciation chat
(1:03:45) Biggie ghost wrote every person's lyrics in Junior M.A.F.I.A
(1:05:09) Is Biggie a "god"? Must you be dead before your portrait is painted on walls?
(1:08:32) Ready to Die vs Life After Death
(1:09:12) What's your top 5 albums?
(1:10:36) Carter I vs Carter II vs Carter III
(1:11:42) Mos Def and Mannie Fresh did an album together? Did Mos revoke his citizenship?
(1:12:57) Did Pusha T live in Bethesda, MD?
(1:14:18) Nick shares the most apt Nas description of all time
(1:15:15) Revisiting the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap
(1:19:50) The run of music circa 2005
(1:21:45) G-Unit discussion
(1:25:18) One last Doom story

Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Funkmaster Flex vs. Conway

The 80z Babies discuss the "Gatekeepers" conversation as is relates to the tiff between Conway and Funkmaster Flex

Episode 143: The Baby Awards - 2021 Wrap Up

The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabies

Episode 142: My Top 5 feat. Yinka Diz

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums.  This episode feature's Yinka's top 5.

Episode 141: My Top 5 feat. Outlaw

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums.  This episode features Outlaw's top 5.

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.  

Bonus Content: Evaluating Emcees

Outlaw discusses how he evaluates emcees.

Episode 120 - Speak On It! - Judas & The Black Messiah

The 80z Babies discuss the new feature film Judas & The Black Messiah and its accompanying soundtrack.

Episode 116: The Baby Awards - 2020 Wrap Up

The 80z Babies wrap up another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '20 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts.
#80zBabies

Episode 115: Speak On It! - The J Cole Debate (Pt. 2) feat. Panama Jackson

The 80z Babies and Panama continue the J Cole conversation and attempt to answer the question - "Is there just too much music released nowadays?"

Episode 114: Speak On It! - The J Cole Debate feat. Panama Jackson

The 80z Babies are joined by frequent collaborator and friend of the podcast Panama Jackson to discuss the oft debated question "Why the Disdain for J Cole?"

Episode 113: Speak On It! - ELE 2 by Busta Rhymes

The 80z Babies discuss ELE 2, the latest album from hiphop legend Busta Rhymes. #80zBabies