Synopsis
A show about Hip Hop with commentary of early 80s, 90s and current Hip Hop scene, the music, the lyrics, the hussle and drama from the perspective of 3 guys who love the genre, the scene and the culture. During discussions, you'll also be able to hear some cigar tips, opinion and drink suggestions. Be ready to hear deep discussions about the game, and about lyrics like this one "You're mad 'cause my style you're admiring Don't be mad, UPS is hiring" - Notorious B.I.G.
Episodes
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Money, Relationships, Relevance in Hip Hop
18/10/2018 Duration: 30minOn this episode, we continue the discussion on top artists in the industry Latest Jay-Z / Beyonce Therapy album Long lasting relationship goals in Hip Hop J Prince / Memoir The artist who burns through money The Mill Ticket advice Nasir / Nas opinion compared to other albums he's released Kanye West as a producer
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Tekashi69 response to Luda and most successful artists in Hip Hop
10/10/2018 Duration: 30minOn this episode of Cigars and Hip Hop, we discuss Tekashi69 (though it is not Big Chris' favorite subject) we talk on his response to Ludacris and how the young rapper just can't keep beef off his back. We also talk about the biggest money makers and successful moguls of Hip Hop.
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Hip Hop Groups/Artists who reach their peak & thoughts on Eminem/MGK diss battle
04/10/2018 Duration: 30minHip Hop groups/artists and their peak, group breakups and discussion about MCs who took their individual show on the road. More stories from Big Chris Our thoughts on Eminem's and MGK's diss battle
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Hip Hop Producers, Beefs and Diss Battles
28/09/2018 Duration: 30minIn this episode we discuss Hip Hop producers such as Kanye West and others in the industry. Why Hip Hop artists are only bound for 3 major albums in their career life. We also discuss Hip Hop beef and disses through battle rap.
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J. Prince's Book, Nipsey Hussle and 12 Savage beef - what cigar are we smoking?
06/08/2018 Duration: 13minIn this quick episode Frank gives talks about J Prince's new book, The Art of Respect, the beef between Nipsey Hussle and what cigar he has recently enjoyed.
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American Politics in 2018, MCs that could have delivered more, cigars we're smoking
24/07/2018 Duration: 48minAmerican politics in 2018, a discussion on immigration as all the people of America and bad politics. MCs that came into the game and left the game but could have made it had they gotten better production and or management. Cigar’s we’re currently smoking including Leaf by Oscar, Verocu Tatuaje.
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Cigar palete, Nas, Tupac, and a bit on politics on the level
16/07/2018 Duration: 37minOn this episode of Cigars and Hip Hop Big Chris discusses cigar strengths, cleansing your palete and other cigar insight. We also have a dicussion about Nas and recent reviews of his album, some aledged issues and views on bringing about these pubicly or not. By comparison, we shed light on Tupac compared to Nas when it comes to bring their issues to the rap game. The last topic brings us to discuss current issues affecting our society.
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Pusha T and Drake Beef in our opinion, and the cigar band, leave it? Take it off?
09/07/2018 Duration: 30minIn this part 2 episode, we give you our own opinion of the Pusha T and Drake beef and then some. I know you've heard and read about it but we get into some deeper issues. We also, of course, talk about cigars to discuss that burning question about the cigar band, do you leave it? or take it off? Enjoy the show!
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Great Hip Hop groups of the Golden Age, today's groups and what cigars we're smoking
04/07/2018 Duration: 33minWhat's up Cigars and Hip Hop Fam! On this 1 episode of 4 parts we discuss the great groups of the Golden Age including, Leaders of the new school, Wu-tang, NWA, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, Bone thugs and Harmony compared to groups today. We also get into Hip Hop as a genre where story were told compared to today's rap which when combined with Social media and braggadocio personas, it just comes down to your material wealth. What are we smoking? Take a listen
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Pryhme, A$AP Ferg, DJ Premier, Cannabis, legendary Hip Hop documentaries and more
25/06/2018 Duration: 35minOn this Episode 4 we talk about Cannabis. We explore the goods vs. the bads when used irresponsibly. In this last episode of a 4-part series, we also jump into discuss the documentaries that captured Hip Hop and even a book mentioned by Big Chris.
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Part 3/ Top Ladies of Hip Hop Continued, Hip Hop today and the craft that once was, cigars and moonrocks
13/06/2018 Duration: 35minThis part 3 continuing the discussion of the top ladies of Hip Hop. We discuss the top 5 and some who follow down the list. The complexities of these ladies and what they brought to the game. We also get into Hip Hop today, a subject that never gets old to us but also the fact that the craft is somehow missing its original fire. But we also talk about those still trying to keep that true feel of a Hip Hop that once was and which will lives in many of our music lists. Of course, we have some cigar talk for you and we also add some discussion about moonrocks and what the hell they can do to you. But that's not all so check out and listen up!
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What we have been listening to, what we smoking and top ladies of Hip Hop of all time
05/06/2018 Duration: 34minIn part 2 of this 4 part episode we move on to talk about what we've listening to lately including Easy-E & Rosay. We also take a quick turn into NAS, KRS-One, MC Shan. Later in the show we discuss some Tatuaje cigars, tips for the pro and newbie out there. And then, we get started on topic #2 of this four-part podcast, the top ladies of Hip Hop of all time. Listen in and enjoy the show!
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Old School Hip Hop, What's up with commercial and premium radio and Will Smith
30/05/2018 Duration: 46minOn this part 1 or 4 parts episode we catch up after having skipped a month from recording. We catch with a story from Big Chris about once upon in Hollywood. We also get into some discussion about commercial and premium radio and how they both lack better music. And then we take some turns into old school Hip Hop and remember Will Smith by his legendary song, Summertime and then reflect on the fact that he is trying to comeback but can he? This and more on Cigars & Hip Hop!
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Remembering heavy hitters in Hip Hop - Cigars & Hip Hop Podcast
02/05/2018 Duration: 32minOn this podcast we walk down memory lane about the La Mission in San Francisco. Also including discussion about the Beatnuts and their album Intoxicated Demons and rap groups rocked best when they were together. We also get into legends that inspire the Hip Hop Genre and also the drugs inside music.
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A walk in Hip Hop memory lane of sideshows, hyphy movement and dress code
18/04/2018 Duration: 29minDicussion includes cruising, sideshows, Crunk and the hyphy movement. Our opinion on whether the foundation of hip hop will be pass down to later generations and today's rap music. Lil Punk signed for Mil, what?. Puff Daddy, influential producer or not? Biggie, Juvenile 400 Degrees album. Cash Money and bling bling, was this an influence on today's rap? The Luniz I got five on it, Spice 1, E-40, Shock G, Richie Rich and Dru Down put the Bay on the map with this one killer hit. 80s, 90s fashion in Hip Hop. About checking in when you show up to the hood - it's all about respect. Finish it off with a walk in the SF Mission back in the day.
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Method Man, Rza and Redman and other Cigar & Hip Hop talk
10/04/2018 Duration: 30minOn this episode part 3 of 4 from March, we move forward to discuss the legendary Method Man who orignally was a member of the Hip Hop group The Wu-tang Clan. The team agress that Tical is by far his most favored album within our podcast. Some discussion also emerges around Riza, Redman and other collaborations.
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Continuing Part 2 of 4 Podcast: Hip Hop Beef, Respect, Status, Rick Ross and Method Man
04/04/2018 Duration: 29minWelcome to another episode of Cigars & Hip Hop (Part 2 of a 4 part series) Cigars we smoke on this podcast. La Gloria Cubana & El Padron 1926 series On this episode we’ll be covering Rick Ross, Method Man and your opinion on the best guest verses in Hip Hop History. Today we cover Hip Hop artist Rick Ross (Rozay and Renzei) Almost felt that we were about to discuss another sad loss in Hip Hop but this cat has 9 lives. Glad he’s alright now. 9 Albums under his belt with a 2006 launch of his first album labeled Port of Miami which sold 750k units and went platinum. Waiting to hear his new album Port of Miami 2 drop in 2018. Method Man One of the best rappers in history, holds his own after his membership in the Wu-Tang Clan departure to go solo. Best album Tikal List of 5 best guest verses in Hip Hop History / Listen to the podcast to get that info In this episode, we bring you a new member: Let me introduce a new member of the family. My brother A-Val. He’s been a big supporter of independent artist an
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East Coast Rappers Rick Ross and Method Man - Part 1
29/03/2018 Duration: 29minWelcome to another episode of Cigars & Hip Hop (4 part series) On this episode we’ll be covering Rick Ross, Method Man and your opinion on the best guest verses in Hip Hop History. Today we cover Hip Hop artist Rick Ross (Rozay and Renzei) Almost felt that we were about to discuss another sad loss in Hip Hop but this cat has 9 lives. 9 Albums under his belt with a 2006 launch of his first album labeled Port of Miami which sold 750k units and went platinum Method Man Best album Tikal List of 5 best guest verses in Hip Hop History In this episode, we bring you a new member: Let me introduce a new member of the family. My brother A-Val. He’s been a big supporter of independent artist and has produced demos for some up and coming bay area hip hop artist through from mid 2006 till about 2010. A-Val joins us a sound engineer and producer of the show.
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Stunts and Blunts, MF Doom, Joey Badass and more
06/03/2018 Duration: 52minWhat’s up and welcome to another Episode of Cigars & Hip Hop. This is your host Frank and as you know I’ll also be joined by CRB and Chris as we discuss some Hip Hop heavy hitters including… and other 80s and 90s artists. Below are some of the artists we'll be discussing and that we've been chilling to! Tech N9Ne Don't Nobody Want None / 2018 / Album: Planet / electro funk Hashim's 1983 banger "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)," https://youtu.be/hl-LSOpkO38 Kendrick Lamar FEAR https://youtu.be/hT-jY8kHTl0 Diamond D Stunts Blunts and Hip Hop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCQM67exwXo Diamond D Superman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2ynhTscTCY Big Daddy Kane - Set if Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CikybHxxOB0 Method Man, Ghost Face Killah, RZA, Sean Price - Pearl Harbor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qRqcjB-iRE MF Doom and Danger Mouse - Danger Doom Dizzy Wright - One week notice Joey Bada$$ - All Amerikkkan Bada$$
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Hip Hop we've been digging lately and some Arturo Fuente Part 1
01/03/2018 Duration: 51minIn this episode we dive into little discussion about cigar makers, and cigar talk dives into a quick Arturo Fuente joy. We'll also discuss Kool G Rap 4,5,6 / Cypress Hill, Paris, Public Enemy, KRS 1, Dro Pesci & Chubs Been to New York, Malcolm Mclaren & DJ Premier Ft. ASAP Ferg Our Streets. Check out Part 2 next Tuesday March 6!