DJ Mixes

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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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 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 127: Put You Up - De La Soul is Dead by De La Soul

The 80z Babies are joined by guest Panama Jackson from Very Smart Brothas on a very special, very smart installment of Put You Up where Panama introduces the fellas to his first favorite hiphop album - De La Soul is Dead.

Episode95: Speak On It! - A Conversation About Hiphop as Protest Music feat. Panama Jackson

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Panama Jackson from Very Smart Brothas in a discussion of the history of hiphop as protest music.

Episode 43: Speak On It! - The Bobby Brown Story ft. Panama Jackson

The 80z Babies are joined by guest and Very Smart Brothas co-founder Panama Jackson in a discussion of the BET 2-part special "The Bobby Brown Story"

Episode 35: A Tribute to New Edition’s Heart Break & Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel

The 80z Babies drop their first R&B album tribute to not one, but two 1988 albums by New Edition - NE Heart Break & Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown. #80zBabies

Episode 22: A Tribute to The Chronic by Dr. Dre

The 80z Babies link for another tribute episode, this time celebrating the 25 year anniversary of the classic album The Chronic by Dr. Dre. #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 4: Speak On It! - New Edition Movie

The 80z Babies are back with a discussion about New Edition, the new 3 part mini movie, Lebron vs. Barkley, and the two new heir(ess)s to the Knowles/Carter throne.