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The Crate 808 Podcast

Crate 808
Hip Hop
Billy Woods
Roc Marciano
Wu-Tang Clan
Kendrick Lamar
Horror Films
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Culture
Nas
Rawkus Records
Music Production
Underground Hip Hop
The Terminator
Scarface
Hip Hop Culture
Armand Hammer
Company Flow
Nostalgia
De La Soul
Grief

Missing the golden era of hip hop? The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s with lively debates around classic albums, arguments over Top 5 GOATs and interviews with instrumental people from the culture. Every week, join Kambi Thandi, a long-time hip hop head and pod producer, as he interviews insightful guests to provide a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a fresh look on the decade that shap... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes101Founded7 years ago
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Underground legends Skyzoo and Apollo Brown bless us with their thoughts on their latest album 'Luxury Tax', what is means to be a working artist in an ever-changing industry, maturing through their music…and the GOAT footballer Ronaldinho. Yes, it's... more

FULL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/loud-records-93-159396773

We travel back down the Loud Records canon, and come upon a monumental evolutionary shift in hip hop. We're going back to 1993 and 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' by T... more

FULL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/thats-that-shit-167578473

Breaking down why Navy's 2026 record may be his most assured yet.

👇 Drop your takes on Navy Blue's latest album in the comments

🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/cr... more

FULL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/thats-that-shit-168410576

Think you've heard the best hip hop album of the year but not heard Wiki's 'Ancient History' yet? Well welcome to big show pal - Kam is going to break down exactly why ... more

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Recent Guests

Apollo Brown
Hip hop producer
Episode: Skyzoo & Apollo Brown on Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' + Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema' | Ep. 197
Alaska Atoms
Call Out Culture contributor
Call Out Culture
Episode: Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)
Dan O
Podcaster at Free Music Empire
Free Music Empire
Episode: Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)
DJ Premier
Renowned producer/rapper
Gang Starr Foundation
Episode: Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Del the Funky Homosapien
Rapper from Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics
Episode: Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Just Blaze
Producer
Music
Episode: Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Trevor Nelson
R&B and hip hop host
Media
Episode: Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Chino XL
Rapper known for provocative lyrics
Independent
Episode: Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Sean Kantrowitz
Writer, producer, and podcast extraordinaire.
Episode: Little Brother's 3-Album Run w/ Sean Kantrowitz | Ep. 194

Host

Kambi Thandi
Host of Crate 808 Podcast, focused on hip hop history, debates, and interviews with guests from the culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Wicked dude

    A good podcast when there is a good person on if you can get past the lame cam kooks voice. But if no one on. The cam guys alone is hard to not break your eardrums with his dumba$$

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    niknametookforever
    United States5 years ago
  • Incredible energy

    Great podcast, great guests and great energy. Thank you Kambi Thandi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scolbines
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Addictived

    Incredible podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Qwest
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Absolutely the best 90s hip hop podcast

    Been listening since early 2020, these guys really helped me through lockdown. As a guy who wasn’t born until the 21st century, I’m in the minority for my age. It’s great to know that 90s hip hop lives on through podcasts such as these and I’m not alone. Shout out to Ray I definitely share his views on hip hop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hiphopfan27
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Dope hip hop pod

    Cam knows his stuff and so do his guests. Always a good listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ostermiljr15
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are consistently described as charismatic with insightful takes on classic albums.
Listeners frequently praise the show's nostalgia and thoughtful analysis of hip hop history.
Energetic hosts with deep knowledge drive engaging conversations and strong guest picks.

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Skyzoo & Apollo Brown on Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' + Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema' | Ep. 197
Q: When you work with a producer on an album, who takes the lead?
Skyzoo says the process is shared: he leads the writing and concepts, while shaping those ideas around the producer's beats and sound.
Skyzoo & Apollo Brown on Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' + Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema' | Ep. 197
Q: So how do you process something like that when someone's asking for you for you to just do that other stuff that you don't want to do?
Skyzoo says ghostwriting is a service, like tailoring a suit to a client's specifications, but he refuses work that conflicts with his morals, particularly material supporting Donald Trump.
Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)
Q: If Wu had been from Queens or Brooklyn instead of Staten Island, how does that change not just 36 Chambers, but their approach, them as a group?
The guests suggest that Staten Island's isolation helped the members unite, develop an outsider identity and draw on influences beyond their immediate community. They speculate that the group might not have formed in the same way in another borough.
Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)
Q: Do we feel the rapping on Forever is better?
Alaska Atoms says he prefers Wu-Tang Forever and finds its performances more impressive, while the other guests discuss its rawness, ambition and how its longer format differs from the debut.
OutKast 'Stankonia' + Eminem 'Marshall Mathers LP' Album Reviews (Patreon Clip)
Q: When was this album a moment for you, did you fall in love with it straight away?
Yes, it was an immediate reaction; it hit hard with its innovative sound and lyrics.

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A retrospective look at classic 1990s hip hop, debated through energetic conversations around landmark albums, pivotal producers, and influential artists. Episodes blend nostalgia with critical analysis, weaving in production notes, lyric moments, and personal anecdotes, while highlighting the culture and era that shaped the genre. A recurring strength is the lively banter between hosts and guests, plus a clear emphasis on deep dives, debates, and recommendations that keep listeners returning for both history and fresh takes on beloved records—alongside calls to support the show via merch, memberships, and playlists. A standout attribute is the consistent focus on iconic era-specific records and the culture surrounding them, making it a str... more

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