May 15, 2025 • 22 minutes
Does Jay-Z's "Hovi Baby" stand the test of time - is it "Still Ill"?
May 15, 2025 • 21 minutes
We revisit the classic verbal sparring session between Tracey Lee and Notorious B.I.G. on the legendary "Keep Ya Hands High".
Aug 4, 2025 • 65 minutes
Tracey Lee sits with NBO to unpack his record “The Pivot”: concept, bars, and the life shifts that inspired it. We talk craft, longevity, and growth.
Aug 4, 2025 • 30 minutes
"Shootouts" is one of those hood narratives that placed Nasir Jones on the Pantheon of emceeing. The clear picture-painting and the specific details that made up this ghetto tale were unmatched. Does this vivid story hold up today?
Aug 4, 2025 • 21 minutes
We dive into “Maria,” unpacking Wayne’s wordplay and Wyclef’s musical textures. Hooks, structure, and the moments that make this collab pop
Aug 4, 2025 • 11 minutes
Catching up to “Ace Trumpets,” we react to Clipse’s chemistry, pen work, and the album stakes. Are we hearing the makings of a classic?
Aug 4, 2025 • 24 minutes
We dissect a Ghostface Killah classic verse for its imagery and cinematic detail—hallmarks of Tony Starks. Does its vivid pictures and emotional setting still cut through today’s landscape?
Aug 4, 2025 • 49 minutes
Journalist/MC MrMecc pulls up to talk fresh bars, A&Ring for Busta Rhymes, and what’s next after My Expert Opinion. Industry gems, stories from the studio, and how to move the culture forward
Aug 4, 2025 • 21 minutes
Our first look at this year’s XXL Freshmen freestyles—what worked, what didn’t, and who surprised us. We react to delivery, originality, and standout lines from each artist
Aug 4, 2025 • 18 minutes
We revisit a classic Eminem verse to test its timelessness. From internal rhymes to cultural impact, we examine whether the verse still hits in 2025
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