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49:24

#1996 The Coming

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/03/26

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!" It had been 3 years since Busta Rhymes was kicked out of the rap group, Leaders of the New School. With the competitive environment that was 1996, Busta was charged with laying the path for his solo career. Would he sink or swim was the question but we know the answer. His solo debut, "The Coming" was prophetic. Let's talk about it on this

25:07

Jay-Z is Back Outside!

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/03/20

On this new episode, Jay-Z announces two huge show dates. Mach Hommy and Black Thought have an joint album on the way. We also talk about Rappers using A.I. for their music videos. Some do it right while others get it wrong. 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

60:46

#1996 Stakes is High

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/03/13

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!" De La Soul thrived at a time when most old school rappers would of fell off. Not only did they drop a new album in the highly competitive year of 1996, they dropped one of the best. The trio stood tall on perserving the culture at a time when money and fame began to dictate what "real" hip-hop music was. Stakes is High is a landmark album in the

30:36

Will 50 Rap About It?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/02/27

On this new episode, 50 Cent versus T.I. & Family. Vegas talks about his votes for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Busta Rhymes announces a sequel to his collaborative mixtape with the late J. Dilla, "Dillagence 2." 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

37:57

Wayne Rappin' Nonsense?

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/02/20

On this new episode, LaRussel says Lil Wayne lacks substance in his bars. Roc Nation starts nostalgic rollout for the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Vegas reviews Baby Keem's second album, Casino. Let's talk about it!Celebrating Hip-Hop from 1996! 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

68:09

#1996 The Score

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/02/13

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!" Fugees was a group that didn't benefit from a stellar debut like Columbia Records labelmate Nas. They could of easily faded away like other artist from the early 90s whose sound seemed stuck in a fun but brief era of East Coast hip-hop. Lucky for them, producer Salaam Remi's remix of the record "Vocab" was the sound/vibe that would clear the

38:13

The Fall Off Album Review

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2026/02/07

On this new episode, Vegas reviews J. Cole's "final" album, "The Fall-Off." 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

125:47

#1996 All Eyez on Me/Makaveli

Hip-Hop Now Podcast ·

2026/01/30

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!" This month's selection is special. 1996 was 2Pac's last year alive and he put together an unprecented run dropping two Platinum albums in the same year. The double album, All Eyez on Me and his "final" studio recording Makaveli The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Let's talk about it!Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube:

34:31

Jadakiss vs Common?

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2026/01/23

On this new episode, Mass Appeal continues to drop clues about their next rollout, "Imagine That!" Vegas reviews the new Roc Marciano album, “656.” The Internet debates Jadakiss vs Common? 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

25:33

J. Cole Returns!

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2026/01/16

On this new episode, John Forté passes away and the internet celebrates his work. Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound was hospitalized with a serious health issue. J. Cole drops “The Fall Off” album art, release date, new song/and video (Disc 2 Track 2). 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

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!

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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