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The Questions Hip-Hop

The Questions Hip-Hop
RJD2
Hip Hop
J Dilla
Champion Sound
Madlib
Masta Ace
Visitor
Stone's Throw Records
The Cold Vein
Cannibal OX
Hip-Hop Culture
Quelle Chris
MF DOOM
Concept Albums
Midaz the Beast
Dead Ringer
Soul Position
Visions Out Of Limelight
Tanya Morgan
The Roots

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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Recorded live at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound, Sean joins the Beat Junkies (DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic) for their RPM listening series, unpacking Visionaries 'Pangaea' album.

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Recorded live at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound, Sean joins the Beat Junkies (DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic) for their RPM listening series, deep diving into D-Styles' seminal 'Phantazmagorea' album.

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Recorded live at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound, Sean joins the Beat Junkies (DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic) for their RPM listening series, this time diving deep into Mobb Deep's classic 'The Infamous' with Rapper Big Noyd, Big Twinz, House Shoes, and ... more

Making Illmatic returns from a hiatus to The Questions Hip-Hop, as Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by emcee/artist Kap Kallous to explore Clipse's debut album 'Lord Willin' and attempt to trim the album down to its 10 best songs. How d... more

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Big Noyd
Rapper from Mobb Deep's crew
Mobb Deep
Episode: RPM: Mobb Deep 'The Infamous' feat. Big Twinz, Big Noyd, House Shoes, & More (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Big Twinz
Rapper, closely associated with Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Episode: RPM: Mobb Deep 'The Infamous' feat. Big Twinz, Big Noyd, House Shoes, & More (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Schott Free
Legendary hip-hop A&R and contributor to Mobb Deep's music
Loud Records
Episode: RPM: Mobb Deep 'The Infamous' feat. Big Twinz, Big Noyd, House Shoes, & More (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Kap Kallous
Artist and hip-hop connoisseur
Episode: Making Illmatic - Clipse 'Lord Willin' w/ Kap Kallous
Ben Pedroche
Hip-hop author and music archivist
Grown Up Rap
Episode: Independent as F***: Ben Pedroche (Grown Up Rap)
The Last MJ
Host from the Don't Quote Me podcast
Don't Quote Me podcast
Episode: 2005 Draft w/ Justin Hunte and The Last MJ
El Da Sensei
Member of the Newark New Jersey Group Artifacts, known for his classic 90s hip hop tracks.
Artifacts
Episode: El Da Sensei (Can't Knock the Shuffle Classic)
Gifted Gab
Seattle rapper known for her humor and lyrical prowess.
Musician
Episode: Gifted Gab (Questions Classic)
Jamil Honesty
MC, producer out of Baltimore, Maryland
Episode: Making Illmatic - Nas 'It Was Written' w/ Jamil Honesty

Host

Sean Kantrowitz
Host who connects with hip-hop's biggest fans—rappers, DJs, producers, and more—testing their trivia skills and discussing their careers and the music's impact on their lives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • À la découverte du Hip-Hop

    The question est LE podcast qui vous permettra de faire de magnifiques de ouvertes, ou de perfectionner vos connaissances de groupes ou d’albums que vous écoutez déjà. Le secret est qu’ils prennent le temps, tout est fait pour les passionnés, avec une science du partage qui force le respect. Who did it best?…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -YannWade-
    Francea year ago
  • Funnest Podcast in My Rotation

    Huge Making Illmatic fan. The albums they choose speak to me deeply as they were the soundtrack to my youth. Their Hip Hop knowledge is legit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eloquent305
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Hip Hop content out

    I mean yooo drink champs and jaun ep is nice and I love em hahah but these dudes are dope and deserve more credit, no random years ago references or being divorced or being Sifu yalla lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dykmanjames
    United States2 years ago
  • I LUV THIS PODCAST

    Great insight into the artists and great trivia. I luv to watch these with my friends and seeing who can get the most correct. I check every week even though I have noti’s on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam’sMyth
    United States3 years ago
  • Addictive

    Been listening to several of these “Making Illmatic” episodes since a friend told me about them recently. Extremely entertaining and addictive listening that gives you a nice overview of new and old classic records.

    Would love to hear you guys do:

    Mobb Deep - “Infamy”

    Method Man - “Tical 2000: Judgement Day”

    Nas - “Streets Disciple”

    Thanks 🥊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trierpodcast
    Denmark3 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its dedication to in-depth album analyses and the creative stories behind them.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and thorough discussions about hip-hop culture.
Audience feedback often emphasizes the quality of conversation and the diverse range of guests as standout features.
Reviewers frequently mention the engaging trivia format and knowledgeable guests, highlighting the fun and educational aspect of each episode.
Many fans express a deep connection to the nostalgic themes explored, making it a favorite among long-time hip-hop enthusiasts.

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RPM: D-Styles 'Phantazmagorea' (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Q: Did you have a sequence in mind for the album when finishing the songs?
D-Styles said he planned for enough songs to feel complete, including an intro and outro, influenced by Dr. Octagon's creative skits.
RPM: D-Styles 'Phantazmagorea' (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Q: What were some of your influences when making this album?
D-Styles was influenced by trip-hop and artists like Portishead, wanting to fuse that sound with technical scratching in Phantazmagorea.
RPM: D-Styles 'Phantazmagorea' (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Q: How long did it take you to make this album, and what sparked you to do something just all turntable music?
D-Styles started working on the album in 1998 and took a break, committing to creating the album fully around 2000 after realizing he needed more tracks.
RPM: Mobb Deep 'The Infamous' feat. Big Twinz, Big Noyd, House Shoes, & More (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Q: How did Q-tip get involved in the making of 'The Infamous'?
He was brought in to help with production and showed Havoc many tricks in the studio.
RPM: Mobb Deep 'The Infamous' feat. Big Twinz, Big Noyd, House Shoes, & More (Live at Beat Junkie Institute of Sound)
Q: What do you remember about the first song you heard them record for 'The Infamous'?
The first one was 'Patty Shop,' which was crazy and helped establish them getting the deal with Loud.

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Recent guests on The Questions Hip-Hop include:

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2. Big Twinz
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4. Kap Kallous
5. Ben Pedroche
6. The Last MJ
7. El Da Sensei
8. Gifted Gab

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