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The Questions Hip-Hop

The Questions Hip-Hop
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Champion Sound
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Stone's Throw Records
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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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Los Angeles: Pharrell Game Night April 1

The Making Illmatic format is back! Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST welcome writer Ali Elabbady (aka Egypto Knuck... more

A firsthand account from artist Tufawon and producer Rob Van Vranken about what is happening in Minneapolis and how communities are combatting the presence of ICE in their neighborhoods – and how you can help.

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Originally broadcast on June 15, 2020.

Comedian and hip-hop aficionado Joe DeRosa puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test and talks about his favorite albums, artists, and songs in this throwback episode from the Instagram Live days of The Questi... more

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Joe DeRosa
Comedian, writer, and serious hip-hop fan with a legendary cassette collection
Episode: Joe DeRosa (Questions Classic)
Sha Stimuli
A rapper and hip-hop pundit with a show called No Bars Off.
No Bars Off
Episode: Can-I-Pod: Examining Canibus' "Beasts from the East" Verse w/ Sha Stimuli
Steve Wonder
Co-founder of The Questions and extraordinary DJ.
Episode: Greatest Hits - The Best of 2025
Sean Sartaro
Reporter who covered Sean Diddy Combs' trial for Complex.
Complex
Episode: Greatest Hits - The Best of 2025
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)

Host

Sean Kantrowitz
Sean Kantrowitz is the primary host and creator of the series, known for engaging discussions on hip-hop and music trivia with notable guests from the industry. His insights and personable style contribute to the show's unique atmosphere.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 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-
    France2 years 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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Many praise the insightful and entertaining guest appearances, as well as the knowledge of the host.
Comments reflect a strong connection to hip-hop culture, highlighting the show's ability to relate personal narratives to broader social themes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging format, blending trivia with deep music discussions.

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Joe DeRosa (Questions Classic)
Q: What is your favorite hip-hop soundtrack?
Joe DeRosa shares that his favorite is the Judgment Night soundtrack, which showcases crossover collaborations between rock and hip-hop artists.
Joe DeRosa (Questions Classic)
Q: What have you been up to recently?
Joe DeRosa discusses coping during the pandemic and his tentative return to stage through a comedy event.
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.

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Focused on celebrating hip-hop culture, this show brings together a diverse array of guests including rappers, DJs, and music industry professionals. Each episode typically features engaging discussions revolving around rap trivia, album analysis, and personal stories that highlight the significance of hip-hop in their lives. The dynamic format not only tests the knowledge of the guests but also provides listeners with deep dives into the music's history and impact, making each episode both entertaining and educational.

Emphasizing a blend of lighthearted trivia and serious commentary, the show is particularly engaging for fans of hip-hop who appreciate detailed discussions about classic albums, iconic artists, and the evolution of the gen... more

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4. Sean Sartaro
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8. Kap Kallous

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