#23b – Bringing it back (part 2)
Here's the second of another two part podcast episode. This double episode is about tracks that brought us back, or
Read MoreHere's the second of another two part podcast episode. This double episode is about tracks that brought us back, or
Read MoreHere's the first in another two part podcast episode. This time about tracks that brought us back, or made us
Read MoreHere is the concluding part of our numbers episode, where we counted down from a lot to a bit less.
Read MoreAfter an epic three-parter looking at the 26 letters of the alphabet, we thought we would make it easier for
Read MoreThank f### for that. We finally finished this mega episode. I’m not even going to go through the remaining couple
Read MoreWe carry on with another episode from the A-Z recording. We recorded over 5 hours in total (it was a
Read MoreBe prepared for some hidden gems, some unmentioned classics and some slept on tracks and artists. Recorded as an end
Read MoreQuestlove, drummer for The Roots, director, author and all-round music genius, said that he thought 1993-4 was the greatest period
Read MoreIn this episode, Sunny sets Marcus a challenge: Listen to some carefully selected Bhangra tracks, analyse and evaluate them, and
Read MoreWe all love hip-hop, why else would you be listening to this podcast, but there are times when you hear
Read MoreNope, this isn’t episode looking at the sporting prowess of athletes turned hip hop stars, this is a weird thought
Read MoreIn this episode, we take a closer look at one of the most underrated and important albums in hip-hop, dead
Read MoreFollowing on from episode 14, where we looked at Small Town Rap, we started to dig deeper into some of
Read MoreWhen we think of hip-hop and rap, it is often inextricably linked to place. Most often, these places are the
Read MoreThey fell off, they came back harder. This episode looks at artists whose careers took a turn and celebrates their
Read MoreRemember when you heard that one track, and immediately rushed out to get the album? (Or set about saving your
Read MoreIn this episode we follow on to a conversation on twitter, where someone claimed Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and
Read More“Hello everybody. Recording Live from somewhere…” After a discussion about the Fugees’ The Score as a classic album, we started
Read MoreDear Lord, I know I don’t pray, and I don’t really believe, but I’m invoking Pascal’s Wager and asking you
Read MoreSo what does it mean to be underrated in hip-hop? Is it a lack of commercial success, widespread notoriety, or
Read MoreWho is the best MC? Who has the best bars? Best tracks? As fans of hip-hop, these are often the
Read MoreWe’ve all been there, listening along to a track, when BOOM, on comes a guest artist and blows the track
Read MoreHip-hop is littered with basslines and melodies that shakes you out of your seat or have you nodding until your
Read MoreOn this episode we are joined by a special guest, Andy, who posed us a tough question: If you met
Read MoreIt’s fair to say that women rappers haven’t had the opportunities that male rappers have, and given the misogynistic nature
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a posse cut? If you’re not sure what they are, they’re when a group of MCs come
Read MoreFrom the release of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan have been one of the most
Read MoreWe’ve been away for a while but we have been busy. I’m pleased to tease a new project coming really
Read MoreThis is one of my favourite albums. More complete than the J5LP, but with the same bounce and flavour as
Read MoreThis artwork won’t win any awards for typography or accessibility (I mean, purple writing over a dark picture!!) but the
Read MoreWho is the Madd Rapper? When he first started appearing on albums in the mid-90s, no-one knew his real identity.
Read MoreUndoubtedly this album is a classic. It properly introduced the world to the talents of Rakim. The cover art depicts
Read MoreOkay, this one is a bit cheeky, because this EP was only released today (1 June 2018), so I can’t
Read MoreFrom the man who was picked up by Big Daddy Kane, guested on tracks by Big L, and spurned a
Read MoreOf all of the Beastie’s album covers, this is probably my favourite. But I don’t know why. They do prefer
Read MoreFor all of yesterday’s minimalism and female empowerment, today is all about the Big Daddy. Sat on a throne, resplendent
Read MoreShe’s just an absolute badass. This would get listed just for the logo in the corner, but then there is
Read MoreThis solo album from Gift of Gab, of Blackalicious fame, is a little gem. Gab still brings the same amazing
Read MoreLove it. This 1991 debut album from the New York/Toronto group Main Source was the only ‘proper’ release. Large Professor
Read MoreI love this artwork. Erick and Parrish surrounded by the 5-0. Helicopters, dogs and many guns pointed in their direction,
Read MoreAt first look this album cover seems like a colourful mess, much like the first listen of the densely packed
Read MoreAnother UK one, this time from the duo ‘The Herbaliser’. This album was released on Ninja Tunes (another great artwork
Read MoreAs in education as in society, the stakes are high. Nothing says this more emphatically than the blurred image of
Read MoreScratch came to prominence with his work/quasi-membership of The Roots, where he served as their ‘DJ’ along with Rahzel. This
Read MoreWhile the pencil shading may not be out of place in a school exercise book, the imagery is great. A
Read MoreI think ODB’s story makes for one of the greatest tragedies in hip hop. Much of Russell Jones’ downfall was
Read MoreAnother UK entry, this time from DJ (and one time Jurassic 5 bus driver) Format. Format likes a bit of
Read MoreI love this album. I mean, I really love this album. I cannot imagine a world where this album is
Read MoreI’ll be honest: I don’t think I have ever heard this album, and my knowledge of JMT’s other stuff is
Read MoreGang Starr were pretty amazing; they helped define a whole era of hip hop. So when Guru decided to do
Read MoreJ5’s debut EP was re-released with a few extra tracks and instrumentals as the J5 LP. Visually the cover art
Read MoreI’d say this is probably my least favourite Beastie’s album. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Intergalactic (and the video)
Read MoreI’ll be honest, up until this project, I’d not even heard of this album, and I barely knew of PBO
Read MoreA hangman played out in the negative space of black soot, over the news. This is the Game Theory.
Read MoreI’m guessing this picture represents about 60% of DJ Shadow’s creative process.
Read MoreI do love an album cover with loads of faces – see Midnight Marauders. Common doesn’t disappoint. Plus the back
Read MoreTwo years after announcing the dawn of the D.A.I.S.Y. Age, De La Soul killed it. And boy did they.
Read MoreWhen people think Hip Hop, they often think of the West Coast gangsta style. However, KRS One and DJ Scott
Read MoreThis album has a lot of resonance for me as it describes Kanye’s journey from dropping out of college, and
Read MoreI know, I know, technically this is a single, but come on. This is amazing. Plus Busta hasn’t looked that
Read MoreThis is no April Fool, this is an awesome cover. It pretty much sums up the group’s debut album… it
Read MoreWe all know the album is Bigger and Deffer, but to use the acronym BAD, then have a photo of
Read MoreOf all the foreground, midground, far(ground?) group shot album covers, this is my favourite. And the back cover is equally
Read MoreRevolving door, 360 degree remixes. Love it. Theres headphones and back packs. What more do you want?
Read MoreI don’t know what it is I love about the album cover. The desolation, the jumping, the awkwardness… I just
Read MoreI’m not sure why, but I really like this cover. It’s a typical group shot, but everyone is very much
Read MorePharoahe, with what looks like a smart raincoat, gas mask, and military hat holds what can only be described as
Read MoreI’ve gone for something a little different with this one. This is a compilation album (including a track with Eminem
Read MoreDMX, covered in blood. Hands out in front, half begging forgiveness, half looking at just what he had done. It’s
Read MoreTo anyone who has heard any Slick Rick track will know he isn’t a New York native; he is clearly
Read MoreNot an album, this is one my 12″ singles. Brilliant track, but also a great cover. I don’t think this
Read MoreUndergrads will write essays about this album cover.
Read MoreKids, guns, “Let’s get free”. It paints a picture. You know what you’re getting with this album, and boy do
Read MoreSo Danger Mouse single-handed created the best Jay-Z album, and the best Beatles album in one go… Danger Mouse mixed
Read MoreTwo of the four pillars, minimum
Read MoreEight tracks, three of them are ‘One Four Love’, this EP was put together by Mos Def and Talib Kweli
Read MoreNot the best album, nor the best rapper, but great artwork.
Read MoreThe alternative version doesn’t include the MC either. All the singles’ artwork derives from this one, with various characters reproduced.
Read MoreThe RBG figure, continuing from Low End Theory, is cool enough, but the inclusion of ATCQ’s contemporaries, heroes and up-and-coming
Read MoreHe is such a child. Which is why we love the Biz.
Read MoreSo. Many. Things.
Read MoreThe worst advert for baby shampoo ever
Read MoreSays everything
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