Hip-Hop Now Podcast

58:15

The Bomb Squad

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/10/01

The Bomb Squad The powerhouse production team, The Bomb Squad crafted the sound for some of rap’s greatest artists and groups. From Public Enemy and Slick Rick to L.L. Cool J and Run DMC, there sound energized a generation of hip-hop legends. Not a team to be limited to the the 80s and early 90s, they seldomly get mentioned when fans talk about production teams. On this episode, Vegas and Tony laydown the gauntlet on why they deserve more than "flowers."Check out Tony's podcast: ‎⁨@TonyDaDome⁩ That

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43:28

#1996 Illadelph Halflife

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/09/24

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" We're in Philly for this one! The Roots changed how hip hop heads viewed them with a brand new album that put Philly boombap on the map. That album was, Illadelph Halflife! A undeniable hip hop classic! Let's talk about it!See more from my guest Kil here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShibeParkMediaSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube:

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38:53

Still The Blueprint?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/09/11

On this new episode, Vegas talks about the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z's album, "The Blueprint" and what the experience was like on September 11, 2001 when it released. The Snoop Dogg biopic is in motion and now has casted it's Biggie Smalls. Is Kendrick Lamar considered a lazy artist because he drops new albums every two to three years? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New

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30:17

So We're Good with A.I. Now?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/09/04

On this new episode, Jay-Z finesses fans into listening to old music at his "Listening Party." Dr. Dre takes a stance in the A.I. music argument. Vegas recaps the best releases/recommendations from August 2026. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik

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51:16

#1996 Atliens

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/08/27

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Similar to Nas in 1996, Outkast returned with a new path to greatest on their second album, Atliens. Primed by André 3000's comments on stage at the 1995 Source Awards, "The South got something to say," became the first signal that southern hip-hop was about to plant it's flag firmly in the hip-hop game. Outkast was back and their sophmore album

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57:07

What Did Keffe D Say?!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/08/21

On this new episode, Vegas recaps the first week of Duane "Keffe D" Davis's trial for the murder of 2Pac, along with reviewing Keffe D's book. Ebro says a well known female emcee told him that female fans of hers are not rap fans. Vegas also reviews The Game's new album, The Documentary III. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme

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27:15

Sleeping on the GOD

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/08/07

On this new episode, The best albums/mixtapes of July 2026. Busta Rhymes has tremendous momentum with this new J. Dilla collaboration. Vegas slept on Rakim's new single, "A Different Kind," and here's why. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik

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21:44

Fools Mate?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/07/24

On this new episode, Snoop Dogg biopic on the way. 38 Spesh readys a response to all with, "Fools Mate." 5 albums still in Vegas's rotation. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP

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39:09

Radio Snitching

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/07/17

On this new episode, Funk Flex radio snitching on Dj Enuff is crazy! 38 Spesh is moving the goal post now that Jadakiss has responded? Vegas reviews Rick Ross's latest album, "Set in Stone." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill:

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15:43

Best of 2026 So Far

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/07/10

On this new episode, Vegas presents his best albums and mixtapes of 2026...So Far. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: New Store, New Merch!Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP Memberships

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65:41

#1996 It Was Written

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/07/02

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Lead by the marketing campaing slogan, "Nas is Coming," It Was Written had to live up to tremendous expectations following his classic debut Illmatic. With unmatched hype, Nas packed out the "sophmore jinx with a album that rivals is debut in classic status. Tony of DaDome Podcast joins Vegas to breakdown this pivotal point in Nas's young

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69:54

#1996 Reasonable Doubt

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/06/25

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt is better than you remember. Peak lyrics, beats custom made for a hustler, and a determination to be mentioned amongst the greats. This was Jay-Z at his hungriest. Let's talk about it!Special thanks to my guest: Jevon M. JohnsonSupport and become a HHNP Member on YouTube:

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28:36

"First the Fat Boys Break Up"

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/06/12

On this new episode, the Griselda break up was real. Baby Keem says he's better than the current big 3 of Kendrick, Drake, and J. Cole. What was Drake's mindset during the battle with Kendrick Lamar? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz

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29:52

Battle Season Again?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/06/05

On this new episode, 38 Spesh says Jadakiss is scared to jump on a track with him again?! 30 years of 2Pac's legendary diss track, "Hit-Em Up." Does Jay-Z need to drop an album after dissing several people at his Roots Picnic performance? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp:

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25:43

Graffiti Isn't A Part of Hip Hop?!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/05/29

On this new episode, Max B's wave is over. Jay-Z said what about Graffiti?! Daz is selling bootleg copies of Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" on social media. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik

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69:04

#1996 Hard Core

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/05/22

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Sexy lyrics existed in hip-hop music before 1996, but not like this. Hip-Hop was always a male dominated art and filled with misogyny. Lil Kim's, Hard Core flipped the tables. Not only did the ladies love this unfiltered brand of "femcee" but the guys dug it too. Kim put together a bold, sexy, and bar driven debut that set the stage for artist

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29:09

ICEMAN Review

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/05/15

On this new episode, Vegas reviews Drake's highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN." Let's talk about it!Support 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 today!HHNP Memberships

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34:04

Hip Hop Media Mafia

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/05/08

On this new episode, who resides at the top of Complex's hip-hop media list? Vegas reviews AZ's latest album, "Doe or Die 3." Is the boombap resurgence over? Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz

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21:58

That Real Hip-Hop!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/05/01

On this new episode, Drake announces his new album release date with a icy rollout. The best albums of March and April 2026. Vegas reviews the new commemorative book, "Run DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years." Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-editionSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin

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25:29

Sleepers in the Catalog 2

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/04/27

On this week's bonus episode, slept on albums in your favorite artists catalog...part2! Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqcUY4TzszoSupport on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincBecome a YouTube Member today!HHNP Memberships

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