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Episode 151: A Tribute to Madvillainy by MF Doom and Madlib feat. Nick Rosenberg

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Nick Rosenberg as they pay tribute to MF Doom and Madlib's Madvillainy released on Stones Throw Records on March 23, 2004.
Timestamps:
(0:25) introducing nick rosenberg
(2:50) why did we wait so long to discuss this album?
(4:40) where were nick?
(8:02) where was outlaw?
(12:50) where was yinka?
(22:55) critical reception
(27:25) was the mask a gimmick?
(32:00) overarching highlights
(49:23) overarching lowlights
(50:52) track for track breakdown
(1:30:57) closing thoughts
 
Socials:
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe
 

Episode 147: Speak On It! - jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

The 80z Babies discuss the 2022 documentary film about the life of Kanye West entitled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie & Chike.
 
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe

Episode 146: A Tribute to Voodoo by D’Angelo feat. Haas

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss and pay tribute the sophomore effort by D'Angelo - Voodoo, released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records.   
 
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe

Episode 145: An (almost) Tribute to So Far Gone by Drake

The 80z Babies celebrate the 13th anniversary of Drake's So Far Gone, released February 13, 2009.
Episode Timestamps:
(1:00) Is this a mixtape or an album?(2:06) Why are we revisiting this particular album?(5:52) Where were you when this project was released?(8:02) Obama’s election and inauguration(16:42) Critical reception(18:00) Overarching highlights(23:01) Overarching lowlights(31:43) Track for track highlights-31:43 Lust for Life-32:54 Successful-36:20 Let’s Call it Off-37:25 November 18th-39:58 Ignant Shit-41:36 Say What’s Real-43:54 Little Bit-44:50 Best I Ever Had(51:30) Track for track lowlights-51:30 Sooner Than Later
 
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe

Episode 140: Put You Up - Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse

On the heels of its 15th anniversary the 80z Babies explore the sophomore studio album from Virginia duo Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury, released on November 28th, 2006.

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 137: Make it a Classic - Joe Budden by Joe Budden

The 80z Babies give the Make it a Classic treatment to the self titled Def Jam debut album from fellow podcaster Joe Budden released June 10, 2003.

Episode 136: Make it a Classic - Philadelphia Freeway by Freeway

The fellas discuss the debut album by State Property's Freeway, Philadelphia Freeway - released February 23, 2003.
 
Highlights Include:
1. What We Do
2. All My Life
3. Flipside
4. Alright
 
 

Episode 135: Make it a Classic - The Love Movement by ATCQ

The 80z Babies are joined by Calmont as they attempt to make Tribe's The Love Movement a classic.

Episode 134: A Tribute to The Blueprint by Jay-Z

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sixth studio album by Jay-Z, The Blueprint, released on September 11th, 2001.
Album Highlights Include:
1. The Ruler's Back
2. Takeover
3. All I Need

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.