That's Hip-Hop
We're 3 high school friends who share a common passion for Hip Hop. Each of us have created our own albums, performed or started our own channels, but this time, we are collaborating together to share our common bond over our love for hip hop. We are taking a journey into the music. Going album by album to dissect and share our experiences with the tracks. We release a new episode every Monday. Check us out and let us know what albums we should review next!
Episodes
165 episodes
#160 YEP NEEZY INTERVIEW: 909 DAY, THE VIBE, TOMORROW YESTERDAY, STARTING FROM THE GROUND UP
From the moment I sat down with Yep Neezy, I felt like I was stepping into the heartbeat of the Inland Empire. His energy is raw, honest, and undeniably 909. In our conversation, he opens up about juggling fatherhood, barbering, and music, and ...
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#159 ASTROWORLD ALBUM REVIEW - TRAVIS SCOTT
The transcript reveals a deep, high-energy dive into Astroworld, unpacking why Travis Scott’s album feels less like a record and more like a full-blown experience. The hosts explore the psychedelic trap soundscape, the roller-coaster b...
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#158 SOULJABOYTELLEM.COM ALBUM REVIEW - SOULJA BOY
This episode launches into the story of Soulja Boy (born DeAndre Cortez Way) as the hosts dive into his 2007 breakthrough album Souljaboytellem.com and its seismic impact on hip-hop. They note how the young artist exploded onto the scene by pro...
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#157 IS HIP-HOP DEAD? FIRST TIME IN 35 YEARS IT DOESN'T CRACK THE TOP 40 OF THE BILLBOARD HOT 100
In this lively and thought-provoking episode, the hosts dive into a startling music-industry milestone: for the first time in 35 years, hip-hop didn’t appear anywhere in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40. What starts as a conversation about charts q...
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#156 TEQUILA BOYS INTERVIEW - HOW IT STARTED, IE GROWN, NEW MUSIC AND USING THE TOAD
The Tequila Boys don’t just talk hip-hop—they dissect it, rebuild it, and pour it straight up with no chaser. In this interview, Celphi and Finesse the Great peel back the layers of their artistry, revealing the gritty Inland Empire ro...
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#155 MAN ON THE MOON ALBUM REVIEW - KID CUDI
Step into the mind of Kid Cudi as we break down the album that redefined vulnerability in hip-hop. In this episode, we explore how Man on the Moon: The End of Day turned loneliness, dreams, and inner turmoil into an entirely new artist...
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#154 MOOD MUZIK ALBUM REVIEW - #JOE BUDDEN
In this lively episode, the hosts dial into the career of Joe Budden with genuine reverence, acknowledging his shift from the radio-friendly “Pump It Up” to the deeply introspective mixtape lane. They frame him as the kind of MC whose lyrical a...
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#153 HUGGY DUZIT INTERVIEW: CREATING CONTENT, HOOP DREAMS, ORPHAN, FAMILY QUARRELS AND FINDING PEACE
In this fiery conversation, Huggy Duzit opens up about his evolution from tree-climbing childhood in Southern California to becoming a voice of underground hip-hop grounded in genuine experience. He talks about the importance of releasing music...
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#152 REVOLUTIONARY VOL 2 ALBUM REVIEW - IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
.In this energetic and wide-ranging review of Revolutionary Vol. 2 by Immortal Technique, the hosts paint a vivid picture of an MC who rejected commercial trappings in favor of raw truth-telling. They highlight his unapologetic delivery, dense ...
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#151 MASTA ACE INTERVIEW: LONGEVITY IN HIP-HOP, SHOUTED OUT BY PEERS, MUSIC JOURNEY, FALLING SEASON
Masta Ace’s interview unfolds like a masterclass in longevity, craft, and quiet confidence. From the moment he starts speaking, you can feel the weight of decades spent navigating the shifting terrain of hip-hop — from his early Juice Crew days...
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#150 N.O.R.E. ALBUM REVIEW - N.O.R.E.
N.O.R.E.’s 1998 solo debut wasn’t just an album — it was a snapshot of New York hip-hop caught between chaos and charm, and Mark, Ali and Isaiah in this episode revive that energy with contagious excitement. They break down how N.O.R.E., fresh ...
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#149 HAZERD INTERVIEW - MAKING IT INDEPENDENT, 40oz FREESTYLE FRIDAYS, HOW IT STARTED, AND THE MUSIC
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#147 THE CHRONIC ALBUM REVIEW - #DRDRE
In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, breaking down why it remains one of the most important albums in hip-hop history. They start by exploring Dre’s style as an MC—measured, authoritative, and confident—while ...
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#143 QUALITY ALBUM REVIEW #talibkweli
In this episode, Mark, Ali and Isaiah invite you into a rich, conversational breakdown of Talib Kweli’s Quality, his gritty-yet-conscious solo debut that keeps you hooked from the very first beat. Their camaraderie leaps off the mic as they tra...
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#142 DA FLATLYNERZ INTERVIEW - ORIGIN STORY & BROTHERHOOD, CREATIVE PROCESS, COMMUNITY & LONGEVITY
In a raw, unfiltered moment straight from the heart of the 909, the Flatliners—Octane and QP—step into the light as true architects of Inland Empire hip-hop culture. This isn't just an interview; it's a brotherhood celebration—a living, breathi...
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#141 LET GOD SORT EM OUT ALBUM REVIEW - #THECLIPSE
From the very opening lines—“Good morning, good, good evening...straight from the 909, it’s Mark Ali”—you’re thrust into the infectious energy of two hip-hop heads riffing on the return of Virginia’s legendary duo Clipse. Pusha T and Malice, on...
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#140 COPYWRITE INTERVIEW: THE RISE OF MHz & WEATHERMEN, MAKING THE HIGH EXHAULTED & WRITING PROCESS
The MHz Legacy veteran—famed for his venom-laced punchlines, intricate metaphors, and fearless honesty—traces his journey from a 14-year-old freestyler on a karaoke machine to dropping the cult-classic The High Exhaulted. From the moment Copywr...
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