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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com We're taking it back with this one! Sean and MidaZ the BEAST bring the Making Illmatic format back as they attempt to condense Kool G Rap and DJ Polo's second album 'Wanted: Dead or Alive' down to 10 songs. They're joined by emcee/author/hip-hop multi-hyphenate Wordsworth. RIP to DJ Polo, whose untimely passing occurred weeks after this episode was recorded. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Wordsworth: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Original airdate: June 14, 2021 A return to the Can't Knock the Shuffle crates in this classic episode with record exec/producer/songwriter/A&R Dante Ross. Dante and Sean take a random deep dive into songs from Dante's extensive catalog: 3rd Bass "Kick 'Em in the Grill" feat Chubb Rock ('Derelicts of Dialect,' 1991) Del the Funky Homosapien "Ya Lil Crumbsnatchers" ('I Wish My Brother George Was Here,' 1991) Ol' Dirty Bastard "Brooklyn Zoo" ('Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version,' 1995) Everlast "Tired" ('Whitey Ford Sings the Blues,' 1998) De La Soul "Me, Myself, and I" ('3 Feet High and Rising,' 1989) Pete Rock and CL Smooth "All Souled Out" ('All Souled Out,' 1991) Brand Nubian "Step to the Rear" ('One For All,' 1990) The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Dante Ross: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Inspired by the recent release of Rjd2's 14th album 'Visions Out Of Limelight,' Sean runs through 10 songs by the producer/artist that listeners should know about. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Rjd2: Linktree

Join the PATREON Original livestream date: April 22, 2020 Psalm One is a prolific trailblazer in the independent hip-hop scene. The Chicago emcee first gained national attention with 2006's 'Death of Frequent Flyer' album, and has since released a slew of releases – both as a solo artist and in various groups – in addition to touring the world. Her most recent project comes not in the form of music but a book, with her memoir 'Her Word is Bond,' detailing her journey in the music industry and the challenges she has faced and overcome both personally and professionally along the way. This classic episode predates that book, but it does offer plenty of insight as to Psalm's love for hip-hop music, the interesting path she has navigated throughout her career...and of course, her ability to flex her trivia skills. https://www.questionshiphop.com https://www.psalmonelovesyou.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Psalm One: Instagram | Twitter

Join the Patreon! Episode #124: LA hip-hop duo Blu & Exile are about to hit the road for a west coast tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their classic debut 'Below the Heavens.' But before the celebration comes the battle, as the emcee and producer square off in a battle royale of hip-hop trivia. Who emerges the victor? Tune in to find out (and get some great anecdotes and stories from their careers along the way). questionshiphop.com Blu (IG) Exile (IG) Sean Kantrowitz IG | Twitter Blu & Exile 'Below the Heavens' 15th Anniversary Tour Dates 7.24 - Los Angeles, CA (The Lodge Room) 7.25 - Phoenix, AZ (Trill Hip Hop Shop) 7.29 - Los Vegas, NV (Taverna Costera) 7.30 - San Francisco, CA (Neck of the Woods) 7.31 - Sacramento, CA (Esthers Park) 8.02 - Portland, OR (Mississippi Studios) 8.04 - Seattle, WA (High Dive)

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop In this installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST take on the task of trying to improve Big Pun's classic 1998 debut 'Capital Punishment' by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by renown battle rapper/emcee Tony Madness. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Tony Madness: @tonymadness (IG), @MrMadness (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com

Join the PATREON Original livestream date: January 27, 2021 Legendary producer Salaam Remi (Fugees, Nas, Amy Winehouse) gets in the hot seat to talk about some of his most acclaimed collaborations, stories from his career, and more. This is a must-listen! https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Salaam Remi: Instagram | Twitter

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Back at it with another installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, in which Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to improve an album by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by producer/emcee TzariZM to pick apart Redman's classic 1996 album 'Muddy Waters.' The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) TzariZM: @tzarizm (IG), @tzarizm (Twitter) questionshiphop.com

https://www.patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Original broadcast date: May 1, 2020 Emcee/producer/DJ J-Live is one of the most inventive artists in hip-hop, a student of the game and someone who has carved out his own independent career thanks to a distinct approach and style he brings to his music. In this classic episode, he puts his trivia skills to the test and also discusses the many chapters of his storied catalog, including tales surrounding his classic debut 'The Best Part,' working with producers such as Prince Paul and DJ Spinna, and more. https://www.realjlive.com https://www.questionshiphop.com The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter J-Live: Instagram | Twitter

Join our PATREON Sean "Slug" Daley of independent hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere puts his hip-hop trivia skills to the test and shares stories from his career. We also talk about Del the Funky Homosapien, the new Black Star record, Kendrick Lamar, Cypress Hill, crate-digging, touring, and much more. atmospheresucks.com