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Hip-Hop Now Podcast

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30:14

2026 Preview Show

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/01/02

On this new episode, Vegas recaps 2025 and talks about his expectations for Hip-Hop in 2026. Let's talk about it!Read the Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/2026-preview?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewerHere's an "Best of 2025" Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?lsSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on

33:58

Best Albums of 2025!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/12/19

On this new episode, Vegas names his best hip-hop albums of the year, including his Top 5! Let's talk about it!Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?lsSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member

83:36

Legend Has It Series Review

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/12/15

On this new episode, special guest Ahk joins Vegas for a review of the Mass Appeal album series, "Legend Has It" which included new albums from Slick Rick, De La Soul, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, and Nas/DJ Premier. Let's talk about it!Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/legend-has-it/pl.u-qLBat21l3JRSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme

34:50

Nas & Dj Premier "Light Years" Album Review

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/12/12

On this new episode, Vegas reviews Nas and DJ Premier's highly anticipated album, "Light-Years." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz

16:32

Best Albums of November 2025

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/12/03

On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from November 2025. Let's talk about it! ...Oh yea, De La Soul's album is called "Cabin in the Clouds." My bad.Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp:

22:57

Don't Call It A Classic?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/11/28

On this new episode, what albums from the years 2020 through 2025 would you call a classic? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz

32:27

De La Did That!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/11/21

On this new episode, Vegas reviews De La Soul's new album, "Cabin in the Sky." Nas and Dj Premier give us a release date for their long awaited album. Stove God Cooks isn't dropping until 2026 and Vegas has thoughts about that. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025:

26:21

Is Hip-Hop DEAD?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/11/14

On this new episode, Max B is free, now what? Grammy nominations are out and Kendrick could clean up again. No Hip-Hop records on Billboard's Hot 100 list equals Hip-Hop is dead?! Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on

21:22

Best Albums of October 2025

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/11/05

On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from October 2025. This will become a monthly episode. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by

30:31

Cam Suing Isn't Like Drake Suing

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/31

On this new episode, Cam'ron is suing J. Cole for breach of contract. Jay-Z says he is untouchable in a Verzuz battle. Vegas reviews Big L's new album, "Harlem's Finest: Return of the King." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

18:39

Book Review: Only God Can Judge Me

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/27

On this new episode, Vegas reviews the new 2Pac biography "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur" by nest-selling author Jeff Pearlman. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme

19:33

Best Albums from Each Month in 2025

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/24

On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from each month. This will become a monthly episode. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/dont-call-it-a-classic?r=3bx8bc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by

24:09

Will You Watch Verzuz Again?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/17

On this new episode, The Verzuz series returns with Cash Money Records vs. No Limit Records. Vegas review's Mobb Deeps latest album, "Infinite." Big L's posthumous album is set to release on Halloween. Also, in a bonus segment, Vegas names five D'Angelo hip-hop collaborations. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025:

63:20

The Legend of MF DOOM

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/10

MF DOOM is one of the most influential hip-hop emcees of all time. Hitting the scene in the 90s as Zev Love X with the group KMD, transforming his image and style after the passing of his brother (DJ Subroc), “Mad Flows”, “Metal Face”, “Metal Fingers” DOOM became an unmistakenly original and groundbreaking artist. His influence spans generations and YOU WILL SPELL HIS NAME RIGHT after this episode!Check out Tony's podcast: ‎⁨@TonyDaDome⁩ That Time in Hip-Hop Recommendations Playlist!Apple Music:

20:32

Pitchforks Top 100 Albums List

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/04

On this bonus episode, Vegas talks about Pitchfork's "Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums" list, and why so many media outlets make them. Let's talk about it!Pitchfork's "Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums" list: https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-rap-albums-all-time/ Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Hip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025:

18:21

Go to Albums: Alchemist Edition

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/10/03

On this week's episode, five of Vegas's favorite instrumental albums from Alchemist! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/arts/music/roy-hargrove-jazz-music.htmlSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37121279-hip-hop-now-podcast Hip-Hop NOW

46:07

That Time in Hip-Hop: Drake's "Take Care"

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/09/25

It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about Drake's sophmore album, "Take Care" and it's place in hip-hop history! Is it a classic, is it hip-hop, and more!*No Ovhoes were injured during the taping of this episode ;-)Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@hiphopnowpodCheck out Tony's podcast: Da DomeThat Time in Hip-Hop recommendations Playlist!Apple Music:

30:43

Dre Wants Perfection

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/09/19

On this week's episode, Dr. Dre recorded several songs with DipSet that will never be released. Clipse perform at the Vatican?! Vegas re-reviews Jay Electronica's once leaked solo album, "Act II" along with a bonus release. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinHip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: Don't Call It A ClassicSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit

26:24

New Album on the Way?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/09/05

On this week's episode, is there a new Jay-Z album on the way? Will Stove God Cooks get the opportunity to finally drop a new album? Young Thug, and others, confuse "the streets" with hip-hop music and culture. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinHip-Hop Classics from 2020 - 2025: Don't Call It A ClassicSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!Visit

30:51

Is Supreme Clientele 2 Good?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2025/08/23

On this week's episode, Vegas reviews new albums from Ghostface Killah and Chance the Rapper! Fivio Foreign worked with Nas but says he doesn't really know his music. Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" soars due to a Cardi B cover of it...and her version is hot! Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/joinVegas's (Stevan Smith) feature in the NY Times:

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