Episodes
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode 162: Put You Up - Jesus Price Superstar by Sean Price
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
The 80z Babies discuss Jesus Price Superstar by the legendary Sean Price.
Disclaimer: Yinka was under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us. #80zBabies
Timestamps:
(0:49) Why this album? Who is Sean Price? Does he have the best rebrand in Hip Hop history?(1:48) Boot Camp Click discussion
(6:05) Where was Yinka?
(7:20) Where was Outlaw?
(10:50) Sean Price was a man of the people
(12:22) Critical reception
(14:55) Overarching highlights: Sean Price, skits, production, features, length, sequencing, cohesiveness(27:03) Overarching lowlights: no "mainstream" records, dull stretches, redundancy and lack of substance
(36:08) Track for track analysis
(43:15) Circa 2007, a lot of these albums from underground rappers came from mixtapes
(1:04:34) A discussion on the Young White Avatar
(1:19:05) Closing thoughts
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Episode 161: A (Random) Conversation with (and about) Nick Rosenberg
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
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
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Episode 160: A Tribute to The Fix by Scarface
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
The 80z Babies pay tribute to The Fix which is the seventh studio album from the legendary Scarface.
Time Stamps:
(0:38) We're finally doing a Scarface episode. Why the long wait?
(3:40) Where was Outlaw? Is Scarface big in Chocolate City DC?
(7:12) Where was Yinka? Is "My Block" Scarface's most representative song of what the artist is about?
(10:00) Critical reception. Was this album catered to an East Coast audience? How did his traditional fans receive the album? Did Scarface sellout with this record?
(13:15) Why was Scarface on Def Jam South?
(16:40) Overarching highlights
(20:57) Overarching lowlights. Is Scarface better in tandem? Is The Fix too accessible to New York listeners?
(26:40) Track for track analysis
(27:00) Is that Scarface singing on the intro!?!?!
(28:08) Does Scarface grow tiresome on "Safe", or is it one of the best songs on the album?
(32:38) Is "In Cold Blood" the start of the strongest run on the album?
(33:51) Talk to me, man. Is "Guess Who's Back" a perfect song? Is Beanie Sigel's verse a necessary inclusion on this song? Does Outlaw even like Beans?
(37:04) Is "My Block" universally relatable?
(40:04) Is "Keep Me Down" the thematic start to the album?
(42:47) Is Scarface too dramatic on "What Can I Do?" Should Pimp C be on this track?
(44:57) Does Nas outshine Scarface on "In Between Us"?
(48:15) Why does Outlaw hate "Someday"? Did Scarface phone it in on this song?
(51:00) Is Scarface just talking shit on "Sellout"? Is Outlaw a square? Does any other rapper keep track of their win/loss record in fights?
(53:42) Why did Scarface add the T-Mix production to "Heaven"?
(56:30) Is "I Ain't the One" WC's worst verse? Does Scarface's last verse do a good job wrapping up the album?
(59:45) Closing thoughts. Should we do more tributes for Scarface?
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Episode 159: A Tribute to Below the Heavens by Blu & Exile
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
The 80z Babies pay tribute to the debut album from supergroup Blu & Exile.
Timestamps:
(0:57) This is an album we think our fans will enjoy
(1:13) Is this the last great underground hip hop album?
(3:40) Where was Yinka?
(4:45) Where was Outlaw?
(10:42) Critical reception
(11:22) Is this a throwback album even for 2007?
(12:15) Overarching highlights
(18:00) Track for track analysis
(1:06:22) Closing thoughts
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Episode 158: Make it a Classic - Kingdom Come by Jay-Z
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
The 80z Babies attempt to tackle the 9th studio album from hiphop titan Jay-Z, entitled Kingdom Come, with another Make it a Classic.
Timestamps:
(0:32) What was Jay Z doing before this release?
(1:45) Did anyone actually believe Jay Z was retired?
(2:40) Why do we cover so many Jay Z albums? What can you expect from every project?
(6:15) Can a rapper make 14 studio albums and NOT make a few mistakes?
(8:07) Had Jay Z actually grown up by this point?
(9:30) Was there any potential to make this a classic? Did he execute the themes? Breaking down the Kingdom Come title
(14:15) Is Jay Z the Mike Jordan of recordin?
(15:15) Where was Yinka?
(18:19) Where was Outlaw?
(20:55) Is this the start of Jay Z's worst period? Is the Black Album a classic?
(22:25) Critical reception
(23:53) Highlights
(26:30) Lowlights
(27:40) Yinka breaks down all of Jay Z's poor stylistic flow choices
(31:49) Track for track analysis
(58:00) Yinka makes it a classic
(1:01:28) Outlaw makes it a classic
(1:07:47) Closing thoughts
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Episode 157: A Tribute to 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3 by Funkmaster Flex
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
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
Monday Jul 25, 2022
African Hendrix II...Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Back by Popular Demand: The 80z Babies own DJ Yinka Diz drops another summer selection with an eclectic blend of AfroBeats, Trap, Dance, and.....y'all get the picture. #ThatLife
#AH2 Tracklist
Yinka Diz – Black Panther Intro
Eazi – Thank You (Acoustic)
Ckay – Love Nwantiti
Burna Boy – Last Last
Drake – Controlla
Tems – Free Mind
Capella Grey – Gyalis
Wizkid – Ginger
Ckay – Emiliana
Burna Boy – Pull Up
Joeboy – Sip (Alcohol)
Wizkid – Come Closer
Juls – Give You Love
Burna Boy – Secret
Pheelz – Finesse
Wizkid – Mood
Wizkid – Energy (Stay Far Away)
Burna Boy – Soke
Rotimi – In My Bed
K Da Great – Never Too Much
Wizkid – Essence
LADIPOE – Feeling
Burna Boy – On the Low
Olakira – Maserati (Remix)
Fireboy DML – Peru
Young T – Don’t Rush
Asake – Sungba (Remix)
Burna Boy – Killin Dem
Lojay – Monalisa
DJSPINALL – PALAZZO
Kizz Daniel – Buga (Lo Lo Lo)
Gravez – All These Girls
Davido – Skelewu
Master KG – Jerusalema
Wande Coal – Iskaba
Wantigga – Maisons a Horta
Vitus Tribe – Calor
Goldlnk – Crew (Sango Edit)
Blckflwr - Heist
Yaeji – Raingurl
TRVE HILL – Que Se Sepa (Rmx)
KiaBHN – Jersey Anniversary
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Funkmaster Flex vs. Conway
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
The 80z Babies discuss the "Gatekeepers" conversation as is relates to the tiff between Conway and Funkmaster Flex
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Episode 156: A Tribute to Da Real World by Missy Elliott
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
The 80z Babies pay tribute to "Da Real World", the sophomore album by legendary VA emcee/producer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott released June 22nd, 1999.
Timestamps:
(0:30) Why this Missy Elliott album?
(1:38) How were you introduced to new artists?
(3:00) Thoughts on Timbaland & Magoo debut album
(5:15) Where was Yinka?
(9:43) Where was Outlaw?
(11:11) Critical Reception? Was the 'battle of the sexes' theme overdone?
(12:23) Outlaw puts his foot in his mouth
(15:11) Which is Missy's best album from the first three?
(21:52) Does Missy get enough credit as a producer?
(22:43) Overarching lowlights
(24:45) Overarching highlights
(28:22) Track for track analysis
(30:45) Was Eminem the first incel rapper?
(35:18) Could Eminem and Timbaland done a project together?
(35:37) "All N My Grill"
(37:10) Is "Dangerous Mouths" Missy's best verse on the album?
(38:54) Why wasn't the "Hot Boyz remix" on the album? Why aren't the Hot Boyz on either version? Was the battle of the sexes theme played out in the 90s?
(41:28) Did we need "You Don't Know" given that the "The Boy Is Mine" was released the prior year? The song highlights a double standard between the sexes. What was it that Missy was actually trying to say regarding the sexes? Her themes felt inconsistent
(45:22) Timbaland created his own vibe with Caribbean artists
(46:08) Was Lil Kim's inclusion on the record necessary? Has her featured appearance aged well?
(53:13) "She's a Bitch"
(56:55) Did Beyonce outperform Missy Elliott on "Crazy Feelings"?
(58:35) Outlaw attempts to briefly Make It a Classic
(1:01:30) Yinka attempts to briefly Make It a Classic
(1:02:52) Closing thoughts
Socials:
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Episode 155: Make it a Classic - Ghetto Fabolous
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Fan Sourced: As requested, the 80z Babies tackle the debut album from Brooklyn emcee Fabolous entitled Ghetto Fabolous, released September 11, 2001.
Timestamps:
(0:42) Why this Fabolous album to Make a Classic?
(1:35) Remembering the William Holla family
(3:09) Does Fabolous have a classic album in his catalog? Is he a better mixtape artist?
(4:45) Where was Yinka?
(5:10) DJ Clue introduces Fabolous Sport. Origins of the name 'Fabolous'
(7:37) Remembering 106th & Park's Freestyle Fridays
(10:53) Where was Outlaw? His thoughts on DJ Clue
(11:58) DJ Clue vs Funkmaster Flex
(13:53) Superwoman remix with Lil' Mo
(15:00) Ghetto Fabolous vs Blueprint
(17:15) Who started the trend of the throwback jerseys and fitted hats?
(21:52) Critical Reception
(22:18) Did we anticipate Fabolous albums?
(24:09) Overarching Highlights
(24:40) Did Fabolous force his rhymes? Were the MA$E comparisons fair? What was Fabolous' image?
(28:28) Overarching Lowlights
(29:49) Does an album need to have themes to be great? Does Fabolous have any substance?
(32:25) Track for track analysis
(34:47) Remembering the Harlem Shake (Holla back, young'n)
(37:10) Outlaws recalls how he first learned to Shake
(42:45) Who is Fabolous? Does anybody actually know anything about him?
(47:00) Is Timbaland given his proper flowers? Timbaland vs Pharrell
(50:33) Fabolous vs Ludacris? Can you take either seriously? Did Fabolous ever see himself as having a rap career? Would Fabolous have been more successful today?
(53:15) East coast artists on West coast beats vs West coast artists on East coast beats
(58:54) Is Fabolous believable as a 'bad guy'?
(1:03:11) Yinka attempts to Make it a Classic
(1:14:55) Closing thoughts
Socials:
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Episode 154: Make it a Classic - 534 by Memphis Bleek
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
The 80z Babies discuss 534, the fourth studio album from Roc A Fella's Memphis Bleek.
Timestamps:
(1:09) Initial thoughts on the album and Memphis Bleek
(4:22) Where was Outlaw?
(6:19) Where was Yinka?
(12:33) Critical reception
(14:39) Overarching highlights
(19:08) Overarching lowlights
(20:44) Should Dear Summer have been on the album? Was Memphis Bleek done a disservice? Was Jay Z addicted to the spotlight? Did he do enough to support his artists?
(26:52) Track for track analysis
(27:40) Did Memphis Bleek create the template for the early 00's New York "street" rapper? Is Bleek's persona natural or cultivated?
(31:46) Is it fair to call Dear Summer a lowlight? Can we separate the song from the album?
(34:58) Was Rihanna's star quality apparent in her first feature? Did it matter that she wasn't the best singer?
(42:13) Is Smoke the Pain Away 9th Wonder's best beat?
(51:24) Outlaw makes it a classic
(1:03:30) If The Game can make a classic album, why can't Memphis Bleek?
(1:05:35) If Bleek didn't have Coming of Age, would we see his career more positively?
(1:08:03) Yinka makes it a classic
(1:22:47) Closing thoughts
Socials:
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 153: 10 Second Takes - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar. The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies. Let us know in the comments which format you prefer. #80zBabies