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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The Money, Family and Politics
14/02/2018 Duration: 11minCigar & Hip Hop podcast part 3 of a 3 part series introductory pilot finishes disscusion about the personal value of money, being a minority in the US, the politics and how music plays into these things.
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Cigars & Hip Hop - The Business of Hip Hop
08/02/2018 Duration: 28minSouls of Mischief - their marketing and relevance today. Quick story about the wake up show on CD, Linkin Park and what Hip Hop used to be. 1986 and the story about the 2 Live Crew cassette tape that a Chris’ dad destroyed. Also Too Short, and how he made his Hip Hop local and about the streets, including MC Hammer, Redman, the Luniz and other rappers who used Hip Hop to connect with their listeners. Off or near topic regarding immigration in the US and the hustle.
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The Rap game's true side, and the business behind it
30/01/2018 Duration: 20minCRB and Chris discuss the realities of the rap game when it comes to the lyrics vs. those who walk the life and rap about it and those who figure out the game and rap about fun times fun things cause there is also money to be made there. Also discussed is the label industry and those who sign up with labels and those who go independent - what's at stake and how things can go wrong when money is on the table. This is part 1 of 3 episodes that start us off into Cigars and Hip Hop.