3 JUN 2024 · As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

1 JUN 2024 · In this episode, Eminem releases the first single and video from his upcoming album. Drake reference tracks pop up everywhere and fans question his pen game! Ice Cube seems to think "No Vaseline" is the greatest diss record of all time.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc My Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

24 MAY 2024 · In this episode there is a new docu-series releasing in June all about music piracy from the late 90s and early 2000s. Apple Music releases a "100 Best Albums" list, and Ghostface Killah says that storytelling is missing from today's hip-hop generation.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc My Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

20 MAY 2024 · As a bonus episode I am reviewing the book "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" by Adam J. Criblez. This book links the new cultural expression of hip-hop culture and Knicks culture in the 1970s, amongst other things. Follow Adam Criblez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcriblez Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

17 MAY 2024 · In this episode are my thoughts on the new album from Rapsody, "Please Don't Cry". Lupe Fiasco has a new album on the way. Is 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" the greatest diss record of all-time? Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

10 MAY 2024 · In this episode are my thoughts on new albums from Conway the Machine and Ghostface Killah, LL doesn't want Flute music from Andre 3000, and Game drops a new diss record aimed at Rick Ross. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

9 MAY 2024 · On this episode we recap the epic rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake! Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share Today! Support my Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/Hiphopnow Video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA Check out articles about Hip-Hop and more: http://www.enterdadome.com That Time in Hip-Hop recommendations Playlist! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/that-time-in-hip-hop-recommendations/pl.u-MPGuWvRAXe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/647pSaQeLDTbSkzql3NrCH

3 MAY 2024 · Rest in Peace to Dallas Penn, and the state of Hip-Hop Journalism. Ghostace Killah has a new album on the way and the lead single features Nas! Kendrick just dropped another diss record aimed at Drake called "6:16 in LA"! Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

1 MAY 2024 · Kendrick has responded to Drake, and it's Euphoria! Let's talk about it! Learn more about my featured guest Ahk and his work here: https://nine7media.org Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtu.be/P4Vfmw5Cfc8?si=rkMBdyRjQB7w992W Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

26 APR 2024 · Celebrating 30 years of Outkast's debut album! Eminem announces the title of his new Summer 2024 album. 2Pac's estate denys Drake his perceived battle rap glory. Let's talk about! Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtu.be/P4Vfmw5Cfc8?si=rkMBdyRjQB7w992W Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)