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The Questions Hip-Hop

The Questions Hip-Hop

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Sean Kantrowitz connects with hip hop's biggest fans – rappers, DJs, producers, writers, comedians, actors, and everything in between – to test their rap trivia skills, discuss their careers, dissect albums, and talk about how the music changed their lives.
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Dedicated to preserving hip-hop culture, each episode of The Next Movement examines a classic/influential album and the wide range of its impact. With the help of a guest, Rob and E. shine a light on the art and swap stories about what each album has given us and our communities. Tune in to hear unique and relevant perspectives on a culture that continues to change the world.
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Modernist design: it is timeless, clean, functional, and often familiar. The more you learn, the more you recognize… it is all around us. Upon reflection, admiration grows. The Perspecta aims to expand your knowledge, through tastefully interviewing the most interesting, conversant, and influential members of our community. Come listen, subscribe, and start discovering your next mid-century modern obsession right now.
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Sean and MidaZ are joined by Psalm One and Optiks – who just dropped their collaborative album 'Is This a Safe Space?' – to put The Game's debut album 'The Documentary' under the Making Illmatic microscope. What are the 10 best songs on the album, and does editing help or hurt the LP? The Questions…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com We're going digi! Sean and MidaZ are joined by return guest TzariZM to unpack the RZA's solo debut album, 'Bobby Digital In Stereo.' What are this album's 10 best songs, and does trimming it down help or hurt the record? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitte…
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While we can’t be on the ground in North Carolina to assist our guests, we wanted to do anything we could in order to spread awareness of the devastation around the Asheville area after Helene, and galvanize whatever support we could on their behalf. In addition to recapping the last 3 difficult weeks, we’ll hear the story of their local mid-centur…
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Wahid joins us to talk about his new project "THEY ALL GO MAD!" The Orlando based artist opens up about the energy and emotion that went into a project that he freely admits was an outlet for his anger. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - and an album we've been waiting for a guest to pick for a long time - "Things Fall Apart" by The …
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com A conversation all about MF DOOM and 'The Chronicles of DOOM' – the new biography about the masked villain– with author S.H. "SKIZ" Fernando, Jr. Order the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743088/the-chronicles-of-doom-by-sh-fernando-jr/ The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean…
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Rob Cave has a new project out right now called "God Dose" that was produced in large part by 88-Keys. Rob joined us to talk about how this project came together, the art of writing motivational music, and how an MC from Brooklyn managed to make one of the most Philly songs of all time. Then we discuss Rob's album pick for this episode - the solo d…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Original broadcast: November 4, 2020 Revisiting the appearance of Visitor (aka Homeboy Sandman) on Can't Knock the Shuffle, in which the artist and Sean explore the stories behind seven randomly-selected songs from his catalog: "Nuts" ['Nourishment (Second Helpings)', 2007] "Lightning Bolt, Lightni…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Many years in the making, Sean sits down with MC Paul Barman to explore the stories behind seven randomly-selected songs from his imaginatively incomparable catalog: "Circumcision Suite" (prod. Memory Man) ('Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud,' 2009) "Blessings" (prod. Glen Brady) ('TECTONIC TEXTS,' ye…
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Algernon Cornelius and CLYDE join us to talk about their new collaborative effort "STICK A FORK IN IT". The UK-based artists break down their writing and beat making process and discuss some of the inspiration behind the album. Then we talk about their album pick for this episode - Injury Reserve's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix". Stream and purchas…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Sean and MidaZ are joined by Dad Bod Rap Pod's Nate LeBlanc to put Rjd2's debut album 'Deadringer' under the Making Illmatic microscope. Which 10 songs will make the final cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Dad B…
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August Fanon and blackchai have joined forces on the recently released "OTHERWISE A BLUR". We spoke with the duo about how the project came together, the inspiration for blackchai's flows, and the energy that has gone into August Fanon's production. Then we talked about their album pick for this episode - "Vaudeville Villain" by DOOM's alter ego Vi…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com We're uncovering the making of this summer's Ol' Dirty Bastard documentary 'Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,' streaming now on A&E. Sean connects with the film's co-director Jason Pollard and one of the film's producers, Young Dirty Bastard (son of ODB). All audio clips from the film appear…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Email me: sean@questionshiphop.com Originally broadcast on July 1, 2020. Diving back into the archives of The Questions livestream era, with special guest emcee/radio personality + host D-Stroy. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter D-Stroy: Instagram | Twi…
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Bruiser Brigade's J.U.S recently dropped "3rd Shift" produced entirely by Squadda B. We talked with J.U.S about how the album came together, his progression as a writer, the inspiration behind his previous project "Lord of the Streams Pt. 1: Greed in the Kingdom" and his album pick for this episode - "XXX" by Danny Brown. Download "3rd Shift" here:…
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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 unt…
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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 …
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"No Options: Hip Hop in Appalachia" is a new compilation of original music by artists specifically from Appalachia. The project aims to break the stereotypes typically associated with an overlooked and misunderstood region of the country while also shedding a light on some of its rising and veteran artists. Producers Ted Olson and William H. Turner…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com https://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/ In the second installment of Sean's conversation with Nicolay, the Foreign Exchange producer offers up a track-by-track commentary on the group's debut 'Connected,' which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Featuring exclusive stems and samples direc…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com https://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/ This month marks the 20th anniversary of The Foreign Exchange's debut album 'Connected.' To commemorate the occasion, the group's producer Nicolay connects with Sean for a two-part deep dive into the making of the record. In this first half, Nic sets the sta…
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Rich Jones has a new album out called "Sour Dub". It's fully produced by SINAI (aka Sleep Sinatra) and it's not the weed smoking album that you might assume it to be. We talked with Rich about how the album's laid back sound makes it's "dripping" with "venom" somewhat sneaky. Then we talk about Rich's album pick for this episode - "Big Shots" by Ch…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Get ready for a deep dive into LA's underground history as Sean and MidaZ the BEAST return with the Making Illmatic format – a thought experiment in which they attempt to condense an album down to 10 songs. This installment in the series puts Xzibit's second album '40 Dayz & 40 Nightz' under the mi…
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RJD2 is a dynamic producer with a legendary history. His newest project continues to build on his reputation for blending genres. "Visions Out of Limelight" feels like a culmination of all of RJ's influences whether its Funkadelic or Redman, 70's TV theme songs or the Bomb Squad, the album invites the listener to join in the celebration throughout.…
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Original Broadcast October 21, 2020 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Open Mike Eagle has never been shy about getting personal with his music. After emerging from LA's Project Blowed collective, the rapper/producer released his first solo album in 2010 and has been dropping projects at a steady clip ever since. With a comedic wit …
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Legendary production team Da Beatminerz are back with their first full length album in 20 years! The album is called “Stifled Creativity” and it features iconic artists such as De La Soul, KRS-One, Pharoahe Monch and Ras Kass alongside folks like Rasheed Chappell, Mickey Factz, Stahhr, and Bishop Lamont. We talked with Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee abou…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on October 14, 2020 Slimkid3 (The Pharcyde) drops in to discuss his career, legacy, and love for hip-hop in this classic episode of the Questions The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Slimkid3: In…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Da Beatminerz (Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee) take an unexpected journey through their immense catalog, unpacking the stories behind seven randomly selected songs in their discography. From the early Black Moon era to their immense production work to their latest …
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Stas THEE Boss is a producer and a rapper and a radio host and a DJ and some other things that we're probably missing. Most recently she is the composer of the music featured in dream hampton's latest documentary film "It Was All a Dream". Stas joined us to talk about this assignment along with a bunch of other rap related things including her albu…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on October 7, 2020 Digging into the Questions crates with this classic episode featuring Bay Area artist Lyrics Born. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Lyrics Born: Instagram | Twitter…
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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…
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S!LENCE is from Brooklyn (actually from there) and he has a new project called "Aguadura". He describes it as the spiritual sequel to his 2021 release "mutatis mutandis" and we talked with him about some of the themes from the album. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - "The Mouse and The Mask" from DANGERDOOM. Purchase "Aguardura" her…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean and MidaZ the BEAST bring back the Making Illmatic format – a thought experiment in which they attempt to condense an album down to 10 songs – and this time the record going under the microscope is Jaylib's 'Champion Sound,' the collaborative project bet…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on August 12, 2021 Revisiting the Questions archives for this classic episode featuring Donwill and Von Pea from Tanya Morgan in a battle royale of hip-hop trivia wits. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram…
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Hip hop and jazz music have an intimate relationship. That’s been true since the beginning. Our next guest is Shabaka Hutchings and while he might be a jazz musician, he is also a hip hop head who thoughtfully integrates his preferences into his most recent project “Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace”. The album is also his first as a flute…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Kooley High members Tab-One and DJ ill Digitz stop by to talk about their latest album 'All Infinite,' discuss the group's NC history, and put their hip-hop trivia skills to the test. Kooley High The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Ins…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Slum Village (T3 and Young RJ) share the stories behind seven randomly selected songs from the SV catalog. The duo reflect on the group's evolution over the course of nearly three decades, from their early days with J Dilla to their most recent project, 2024'…
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Ronesh (rapper/producer) recently released a project featuring 25 different emcees including artists like Open Mike Eagle, Che Noir, Defcee, Big $ilky, and Myka 9. The album is called "Lead the Orchestra" and Ronesh produced all 12 tracks while contributing vocals to the song "Galaxy Brain". We spoke with Ronesh about the task of assembling this pr…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Brand new (?) format time. Sean is joined by Donwill (Tanya Morgan, The Almanac of Rap) for the inaugural SeanDon Hour (aka Don Ep). Freeform conversation including the art of writing timeless yet timely lyrics, John Mulaney, a certain rap beef, the current s…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on September 7, 2020 A return to the Questions classic crates with an intriguing conversation with Visitor aka Homeboy Sandman. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter…
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L.A.'s Rhys Langston joins us to talk about his new project entitled "Polyglot on Chloroform". It's produced entirely by Steel Tipped Dove, who also engineered and mixed the project, taking control of aspects of the album creation process that Rhys typically prefers to handle himself. We talked to Rhys about giving over this control, the album's lo…
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Original Broadcast April 21, 2020 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Masta Ace is one of hip hop's greatest storytellers. After making his debut on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut "The Symphony," Ace has many amazing accomplishments throughout his 30+ year career, including membership in hi…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Killa! Sean and MidaZ the BEAST are back at it with another Making Illmatic, and they've got the podcasts 'castin' this time as they're joined by DJ Chong Wizard to assess Cam'ron's 'Purple Haze.' The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: In…
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We’re joined by Cakes Da Killa to talk about his new project “Black Sheep” which features Cakes rhyming over a diverse array of sound. We asked Cakes about the influence and inspiration that house music provided for the album, the freedom that he’s found in not giving a fuck, the comfortable creative relationship he has with producer Sam Katz and m…
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Original Broadcast: May 21, 2020 NYC radio legend DJ Mister Cee gives The Questions a deep dive into all things Notorious B.I.G. with an all Biggie-themed game and episode. Plenty of great stories from the man who played a pivotal part in the beginning chapters of the greatest rapper of all-time's career. Also includes the full Patreon bonus segmen…
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Oslo based producer Ol' Burger Beats released "74:Out of Time" in February on Coalmine Records. Each track on the project was produced at 74 beats per minute and is deeply inspired by the jazz records of 1974. It's a unique concept with an impressive list of guest emcee's including lojii, Ill Camille, Vic Spencer, billy woods, Pink Siifu, YUNGMORPH…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: May 3, 2021 After first making noise on a national scale through early collaborations with Danny Brown, Quelle Chris kicked off a prolific solo career of his own, including acclaimed albums such as Innocent Country with producer Chris Keys…
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Potential sacred cow alert: Sean and MidaZ return to the Making Illmatic format for De La Soul's fourth album 'Stakes is High' with special guest DJ Steve1der. Which 10 songs make the cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram …
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NAHreally and The Expert have teamed up for an album called "BLIP" that is set to be released by Rucksack Records on March 29th. We spoke to them about the simple yet powerful lyrics/sounds on this project and discussed the process they used to create one of the most relatable albums we have heard in recent memory. Then we discuss their album pick …
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