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Still A B-Boy: A Hip-Hop Podcast

Chris "MC AK" Bonde

"Still A B-Boy: A Hip-Hop Podcast" is an interview podcast for true Hip-Hop heads. With over 25 years in the industry, and almost 40 years as a hardcore Hip-Hop head, listen as MC AK (from the group Rearranged & founder of 101st Airbourne Productions) interviews underground & mainstream MC"s, DJ"s, writers & others who not only fell in love with Hip-Hop, but also participated in the art form. Each Sunday night, a new episode will drop. Ever want to know what it"s like to work in the rap

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Episode 124 (Top 10 Def Jam releases)

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2025/06/01

New roundtable! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & L.E.J. to talk about maybe the most important Hip-Hop label in history. Started in the mid 80's by Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin, Def Jam quickly became the face of Hip-Hop culture. And remained that for decades after. This one was hard, but we all get down to our top 10 albums released by Def Jam. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms & the video version on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram, X & Tik

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Episode 123 (Top 10 50 Cent songs)

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2025/05/24

New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Riplak to discuss the journey of Curtis Jackson. From finishing his debut album, getting shot, and having it shelved forever, to signing with Shady Records and becoming the biggest rapper on the planet. 50 Cent has seen his ups and downs. We cover his entire career and come together to figure out his top 10 solo songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Find us on

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Episode 122 (Top 10 Rakim songs)

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2025/05/18

New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Surreal the MC & Roderik Mentus to talk about a MC who completely changed the art of lyricism. From his early days withh Eric B, to his solo albums from the 2nd half of his career, the God MC continued to elevate his game and raise the bar of what is a MC. This week, Top 10 Rakim songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik

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Episode 121 (Top 10 Boogie Down Productions songs)

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2025/05/11

New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Roderick Mentus to discuss the career of one of the most important groups from the "Golden Era" of Hip-Hop. From their classic debut letting you know where Hip-Hop started, to a 5 album run full of classic tracks, Boogie Down Productions, and frontman Krs-One, are the definition of Hip-Hop. This list is just BDP songs, we already did a list for Krs-One solo tracks. Did your favorite BDP song make the cut? As always you can find

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Episode 120 (Mickey Factz interview)

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2025/05/04

New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with the East Coast MC, Mickey Factz. We discuss his first memories of hearing Hip-Hop, how he got his rap name, how his subject matter has changed over the years, the battle rap scene and more. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms and the video version is on YouTube. Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak .comFollow Mickey Factz on Instagram: @mickey.factzFollow

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Episode 119: Top 10 The Game songs

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2025/04/27

New episode! This week I'm joined by Kane & Riplak to talk about a Compton MC who took the torch from the iconic Compton rappers before him. From his early work with JT The Bigga Figga, to getting signed by Dr. Dre & blowing up. From his beef with 50 Cent and his slept on albums later in his career, we cover the entire career of The Game. Did your favorite Game song make the cut? As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow

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Episode 118 (Top 10 Rap-A-Lot Records releases)

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2025/04/20

New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Diz Mega to talk about a Southern record label that changed the game for Southern Hip-Hop. Started by James Prince in 1986, Rap-A-Lot quickly started making noise, and classics, within a few years. We go through Rap-A-Lot Records catalog and come up with the Top 10 Rap-A-Lot records releases. Did your favorite Rap-A-Lot record make the cut? As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video

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Episode 117 (Top 10 Xzibit songs)

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2025/04/13

New episode! This week I'm joined by Kane, Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Diz Mega to finish out our 3 episode series on the Likwit Crew. After appearing on King Tee's "IV Life" and Tha Alkaholiks "Coast II Coast" albums, Mr. X to the Z started giving us quality solo albums in 96 and never looked back. From his raspy unique voice to his flawless flow, we look back on his entire career and are reminded just how dope X is. Did your favorite Xzibit song make the list? As always you can find the audio

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Episode 116 (Top 10 Tha Alkaholiks songs)

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2025/04/06

New episode! We continue covering the Likwit family this week. I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to talk about a group that first showed up on King Tee's "Tha Triflin Album" and ended up blazing, or drinking, their own trail. Mixing fun, but lyrical, flows behind head nodding beats, the trio of Tash, J-Ro & E-Swift gave us 5 straight high quality records, and we talk about all of them. Did your favorite Liks song make the cut? As always the audio version is available on all major

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Episode 115 (Top 10 King Tee songs)

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2025/03/30

We're BACK! In the Season 5 premiere I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Diz Mega & Ben Neumann to talk about the West Coast pioneer, King Tee. Tee isn't brought up enough when talking about West Coast artists & their impact. From his iconic album covers, his classic songs from the late 80's/early 90's, to introducing the world to Tha Alkaholiks, the OG member of the Likwit Crew deserves his spot in Hip-Hop history. Did your favorite King Tee song make the cut? As always the audio version is

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Episode 114 (Bake Lo interview)

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2025/01/12

New episode! In the season finale Riplak & I sit down with Detroit area MC, Bake Lo. We talk about when he first started rhyming, the Detroit Horrorcore scene/history, Fly High tour & life on the road, touring Canada, the bus accident with Shaggy 2 Dope that almost took their life and much more. Thanks to every single listener, this is the last episode of Season 4, but we will be back in the spring with more roundtable episodes and interviews. You can always catch up on every single past

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Episode 113 (Henny Holyfield interview)

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2025/01/05

New episode! This week I sit down with West Coast MC, Henny Holyfied. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop, how his rap name evolved over his career, positive messages in Hip-Hop, the Fly High tour with Kriz Kaliko, his radio show "Top Shelf Radio", and much more. As always the audio version can be found on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram & X: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak.comFollow Henny on Instagram:

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Episode 112 (Astray interview)

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2024/12/22

New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with Michigan rapper Astray. We talk about his first memories of Hip-Hop, his first studio expierence, signing with Shady Records, a great story about the first time he met Eminem, joining Whitney Peyton & Alpha Howse and much more. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms & the video version is on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram & X: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak.comFollow Astray on Instagram & Tik

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Episode 111 (Marcel P. Black interview)

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2024/12/15

New Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with the Oklahoma MC, Marcel P. Black. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop & the connection between African oral traditions leading to African American Spirituals during slavery to Hip-Hop being formed. Marcel also talks about being the face of the "real MC's don't rap over vocals" movement, talks about some crazy show memories and much more. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Google, Apple, iHeartRadio,

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Episode 110 (Top 10 Krs-One songs)

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2024/12/08

New episode!!! We're back at the roundtable where I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Kane to talk about one of the greatest MC's who has ever lived. After 5 classic albums with his group BDP, "The Teacher" went solo and gave us almost 20 more albums. BDP will be another show, this week we're just focusing on those solo records, and there was a lot to choose from. He's your favorite rappers favorite rapper. He is a gate keeper for Hip Hop culture. He is Krs-One! Did your favorite Krs-One song make the

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Episode 109 (Yukmouth interview)

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2024/12/01

New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with Yumouth of The Luniz. He talks about 1st hearing Hip-Hop as a kid, meeting Dru Down at Too Shorts studio, the idea behind and making of "I Got 5 On It", his solo career, crazy show memories and much more. As always, the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms (Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, etc.) and the video version is on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram & X: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak.comFollow

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Episode 108 (Murder One of SPC interview)

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2024/11/24

New Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with Murder One of the South Park Coalition. We discuss his first memories of Hip-Hop, when he started rapping, meeting K-Rino, going to High School with Ganksta NIP, the SPC, new music & much more. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms & the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram & X: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak.comFollow Murder One on Instagram: @murderonespc86

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Episode 107 (Top 10 House of Pain songs)

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2024/11/17

NEW EPISODE! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Brad Sadler & Ben Neumann to discuss the career of House of Pain. Although really only putting out music for a 5 year span, Everlast, Danny Boy & DJ Lethal delivered 3 high quality albums that have stood the test of time. From "Jump Around" to their underrated last album, we cover it all. Did your favorite House of Pain song make the list? As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Google, Apple,

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Episode 106 (Top 10 Wu-Tang Clan songs)

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2024/11/10

NEW EPISODE!!! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Kane to talk about one of the most infamous groups in not only Hip-Hop history, but music history period. With 9 MC's, all with different styles, dark gritty beats & kung fu samples, the Wu-Tang Clan came out of nowhere in 1993 and took Hip-Hop by storm. We discuss the top songs from Wu-Tang Clan albums only (we will eventually do episodes on each members solo catalog). From the classic debut all the way to the "million dollar album",

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Episode 105 (Gripsta Interview)

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2024/11/03

NEW Episode!!! This week Riplak & I sit down with one of the most underrated female MC's to come out of the West Coast, Gripsta. From her first memories of Hip-Hop, to being discovered by Ice-T and appearing on his "Home Invasion" album, to working on the classic "Murder Squad" album, to her album getting shelved in the mid 90's, to the new music she's working on and so much more. Don't sleep on Funky Gripsta, she still can spit as hard as she did back in 93 when you first heard her! As always

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