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The Questions Hip-Hop
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Sean Kantrowitz connects with hip hop's biggest fans – rappers, DJs, producers, writers, comedians, actors, and everything in between – to test their rap trivia skills, discuss their careers, dissect albums, and talk about how the music changed their lives.
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Ras Kass
2w ago01:01:32Tap to summarizePatreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Ras Kass is celebrating some major milestones this year, from the 30th anniversary of his debut 'Soul on Ice' to the recent release of his latest album 'Leopard Eats Face.' Ras links up with Sean Kantrowitz at the FYI Campus to break down some of the stories behind his most conceptual songs, and how he uses his platform to talk about trauma, honesty, and the state of the world. Hear the stories behind: "The Evil That Men Do" (Soul on Ice, 1996) "Interview with a Vampire" (Rasassination, 1998) "Fun and Games" (Leopard Eats Face, 2026) "The Long Way" featuring Everlast (Soul on Ice 2, 2019) "Gods N The Hood" featuring Bishop Lamont, MK Assante, and Talib Kweli (Barmaggedon, 2013) "Bon Voyage" w/ Apollo Brown (Blasphemy, 2014) ...and much more! The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) Ras Kass: @ras_kass (IG) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com
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Defari (Can't Knock the Shuffle CLASSIC)
3w ago01:18:28Tap to summarizePatreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original broadcast: March 3, 2023 Defari hops in the shuffle seat for this episode of Can't Knock the Shuffle. The Likwit Crew emcee shares the stories behind seven randomly selected songs from his decades-spanning catalog: "2 Places at the Same Time" (Likwit Junkies 2, 2020) "Steeple Chase" (Rare Poise, 2017) "People Trip" (Street Music, 2006) "SCANS" (The LJs, 2005) Dilated Peoples "Closed Session" (Neighborhood Watch, 2004) Montage One "Def B4 Dishonor" (MontageOne.COM 10.6.2 OGX, 2010) "Bionic" (1998) The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) Defari: @mr_defari (IG) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com
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Slug (of Atmosphere) (Questions Classic)
4w ago01:08:26Tap to summarizeJoin our PATREON ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: June 13, 2022 Sean "Slug" Daley of independent hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test and shares stories from his career. We also talk about Del the Funky Homosapien, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, Cypress Hill, crate-digging, touring, and much more. atmospheresucks.com The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG)
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Mailbag 2: Electric Mail-A-Roo
Jul 1300:33:59Tap to summarizeORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Sean answers questions (ha) in this mailbag episode. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG)
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Making Illmatic: Noreaga 'N.O.R.E.' w/ Shinobi Stalin (Questions Classic)
Jul 601:37:57Tap to summarizeOriginal Broadcast: January 16, 2023 ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Emcee/producer Shinobi Stalin joins Sean and MidaZ to examine Noreaga's 1998 debut 'N.O.R.E.' and find out if the album is improved or diminished by trimming to 10 songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG) Shinobi Stalin: @shinobistalin (IG) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com
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Making Illmatic - Outkast 'ATLiens' w/ IMAKEMADBEATS
Jun 2902:19:42Tap to summarizePatreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME We're back with another 'Making Illmatic' episode – a thought experiment in which we attempt to condense an album down to 10 songs. Sean and MidaZ are joined once again by IMAKEMADBEATS to attempt to put Outkast's second album 'ATLiens' under the microscope. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram IMAKEMADBEATS: Instagram
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Making Illmatic - Jaylib 'Champion Sound' w/ Supastition (Questions Classic)
Jun 2201:01:26Tap to summarizeOriginal broadcast: June 10, 2024 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean and MidaZ the BEAST bring back the Making Illmatic format – a thought experiment in which they attempt to condense an album down to 10 songs – and this time the record going under the microscope is Jaylib's 'Champion Sound,' the collaborative project between J Dilla and Madlib. They're joined by returning MI guest Supastition, who also talks about his latest project, 'All That Was Left Unsaid.' The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram Supastition: Instagram | Bandcamp
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Slum Village (Can't Knock the Shuffle) (Questions Classic)
Jun 800:48:17Tap to summarizeOriginal broadcast: May 20, 2024 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Slum Village (T3 and Young RJ) share the stories behind seven randomly selected songs from the SV catalog. The duo reflect on the group's evolution over the course of nearly three decades, from their early days with J Dilla to their most recent project, 2024's 'F.UN.' Songs explored in this episode: "To the Disco" ('F.U.N.', 2024) "Hear This" (feat Black Milk and Phat Kat) ('Slum Village,' 2005) "All Live" ('F.U.N.,' 2024) "Beej-N-Dem" ('Fantastic Vol. 1,' 1997) "We'll Show You" feat AB ('Villa Manifesto,' 2010) "Unisex" ('Trinity,' 2002) "Untitled/Fantastic" ('Fantastic Vol. 2', 2000) Slum Village https://www.instagram.com/officialslumvillage The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram |
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'Making Illmatic': Wu-Tang Clan 'Wu-Tang Forever' w/ IMAKEMADBEATS (Questions Classic)
Jun 102:01:53Tap to summarizeOriginally broadcast: May 30, 2022 Another installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, in which Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to improve an album by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by founder of Memphis collective Unapologetic./producer IMAKEMADBEATS to take on the herculean task of trimming down Wu-Tang Clan's 1997 double-album 'Wu-Tang Forever.' The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG) IMAKEMADBEATS: @IMAKEMADBEATS (IG) questionshiphop.com https://www.weareunapologetic.com/
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Questions Classic- Making Illmatic: Sean Price 'Monkey Barz' w/ Top Shelf Premium
May 2601:31:50Tap to summarizeOriginally Broadcast: June 19, 2023 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Sean and MidaZ are joined by Mark Rosado (Top Shelf Premium) in a Making Illmatic episode about Sen Price's debut solo album 'Monkey Barz.' What 10 songs will the three of them keep? The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG) Top Shelf Premium: @topshelfpremium (IG) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com
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