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Welcome to the Shifting the Culture podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic realm of hip-hop. Join us each week as we uncover the influential artists, groundbreaking events, and...
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Welcome to the Shifting the Culture podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic realm of hip-hop. Join us each week as we uncover the influential artists, groundbreaking events, and transformative moments that have shaped and redefined hip-hop culture. From iconic tracks to the artists who dared to challenge the status quo, we explore the rhythm and rhyme that have left an indelible mark on this ever-evolving genre. Subscribe now for a rhythmic journey through the heart and soul of hip-hop.
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11 SEP 2024 · The boys are back with another installment of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. There have been a lot of changes since our last episode. Konscious Kurt now resides in the NY/NJ area, and a lot is happening in our culture. This week's episode discusses the move back up north and Konscious Kurt's experience at the OMA UK concert in Brooklyn.
Shifting gears we tap into LL Cool J's new album F.O.R.C.E. entirely produced by the legendary Q-Tip. Marlon Wayans links up with Shanon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay and speaks on his and his family's contributions to comedy. Next, we discuss Kendrick Lamar being announced as this year's Super Bowl halftime show performer which received backlash from Master P, Nicki Minaj, and others. We also touch on the unfortunate passing of Fatman Scoop and Rich Homie Quan.
For the throwback portion of the show, we reminisce about Naughty By Nature's self-titled album featuring their classic O.P.P. and recall the tragic night when Tupac got shot in Las Vegas. Finally, we close out the show by remembering the life and legacy of Mac Miller.
0:30 Intro2:26 OMA Concert
3:51 LL Cool J's The Force Review
6:41 Marlon Wayans Club Shay Shay Interview
16:40 Kendrick To Headline The SuperBowl
28:00 Hot Boys Reunion
30:09 Deaths Of Rich Homie Quan & Fatman Scoop
35:28 Anniversary Of Naughty By Nature
39:31 Anniversary Of Tupac Shooting
45:30 Anniversary Of Mac Miller's Death
51:41 Outro
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Adult Contemporary Hip Hop Genre? Ms. Hill Tour Cancelled Again, Drake's 100 Gigs + Watch the Throne
13 AUG 2024 · After a summertime hiatus, the crew returns for another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. Picking up where we left off, we jump right into the latest releases over the past month such as Common and Pete Rock's The Auditorium Vol. 1, Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady, and Vultures 2 by Kanye West and Ty Dolla$ign. Next, we discuss the impact of Lauryn Hill's reputation which caused low ticket sales ultimately leading to the cancellation of her and the Fugee's reunion tour in the U.S. Moving on we get into whether or not Hip Hip needs an Adult Contemporary Category. Finally, we touch on Drake's 100 gigs of behind-the-scenes footage and unreleased material. We also speak on Jon B's comments on his classic "They Don't Know" being sampled without his blessing.
For the anniversary portion of the show, we recall the debut of Yo MTV Raps and NWA's iconic album, Straight Outta Compton. We also get into Scarface's The Fix and Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaboration album, Watch the Throne.
0:30 Intro3:30 Common/ Pete Rock's The Auditorium Review
4:53 Vultures 2 Review
10:08 The Death Of Slim Shady Review
14:26 Olympics 2024 Rundown
17:48 The Lox Tiny Desk Review
19:49 The Fugees Cancel U.S. Tour
26:49 Konscious Kurt's Lauryn Hill Diss
30:51 9th Wonder & Q Tip Debate Adult Contemporary Category
35:45 Drake Releases 100 GB Of Unreleased Footage
43:55 Jon B Unhappy With Gunna's "They Don't Know" Sample
48:28 Anniversary Of Yo MTV Raps Premiere
51:22 Anniversary Of NWA's Straight Outta Compton
56:53 Anniversary Of Scarface's The Fix
1:00:56 Anniversary Of Watch The Throne
1:10:07 Outro
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13 AUG 2024 · In the latest Shifting the Culture Podcast episode, we recap the 2024 BET Awards and give our takes on the night's highlights and lowlights. Next, we discuss whether Lil Mama was out of line for blaming Nicki Minaj for negatively influencing this generation of females. Rick Ross gets into a scuffle while out in Vancouver with some OVO goons.
For our throwback portion of the show, we reminisce about Da Brat's platinum debut Funkdafied, and Nas's sophomore LP, It Was Written. Finally, we close the show by reviewing Kendrick Lamar's Mixtape Album, Section 80.
0:30 Intro
1:45 BET Awards Review
9:03 Lil Mama Calls Out Nicki Minaj
16:17 Wacka Flocka Kicks Out Biden Supporters From His Show
25:29 Rick Ross Gets Jumped In Canada
33:21 Anniversary Of "Funkdafied" From Da Brat
38:30 Anniversary Of "It Was Written" From Nas
51:18 Anniversary Of "Section 80" From Kendrick
58:04 Outro
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24 JUN 2024 · In this week's episode, we recap the legendary Ken & Friends concert on Juneteenth in Inglewood, California. Kendrick Lamar, DJ Mustard, DJ Hed, and friends did not disappoint and showcased unity on the West Coast. Fat Joe posed a question and got us thinking if Chris Brown is this era's Michael Jackson. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland announce a partnership with Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twitter) for future Versuz and we chime in on if the ship has sailed. Camron had some interesting things to say about Jay-Z's current relationship with hip-hop.
For our anniversaries this week, we return to the summer of 2004 when Jadakiss released his legendary Champ is Here Mixtape with DJ Big Mike and Green Lantern and his sophomore album Kiss of Death. Next, we remember Eminem's comeback LP Recovery and tap into J. Cole's Born Sinner album. Finally, we close out the show by paying respects to the late Prodigy of Mobb Deep. All that and more on this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. Listen to Episode 30 now.
0:30 Intro7:42 Kendrick's Pop Out Concert
21:21 Is Chris Brown This Era's Michael Jackson?
33:08 Versus Moving To X
37:28 Camron On Jay Z's Relationship With Hip Hop
44:29 Anniversary Of The Champ Is Here & Kiss Of Death From Jadakiss
50:28 Anniversary Of Recovery From Eminem
57:11 Anniversary Of Born Sinner From J Cole
1:03:07 Anniversary Of Prodigy's Death
1:08:56 Outro
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10 JUN 2024 · We're back with another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. In this week's episode, we discuss Billboard's Hottest Female Rappers list and debate if they got it right. Next, we touch on Chuck D's comments about older rappers promoting toxicity in their music rather than being more mature and having positive messages. Kendrick Lamar plans to be outside on Juneteenth for a concert at the Los Angeles Kia Forum. We also tap into the recent allegations brought against the Dream and Kanye West.
For our old-school portion of the show, we remember EPMD's Strictly Business album (1988) and the Lost Boyz album from 1996, Legal Drug Money. Finally, we close out the show by recapping 50 Cent and Power's 10-year run on television. Tap in and listen to episode 29 today!
0:30 Intro
10:26 Billboard's Hottest Females In Hip Hop List
17:40 Chuck D On Older Rappers Promoting Toxicity
24:26 Upcoming Kendrick Lamar Juneteenth Concert
26:45 Diddy Stripped Of Howard Degree
32:42 Kanye West Accused Of Sexual Harassment
39:51 Anniversary Of EPMD's Strictly Business
44:34 Anniversary Of The Lost Boyz' Legal Drug Money
50:21 Anniversary Of Power
1:00:57 Outro
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6 JUN 2024 · In the latest episode of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we discuss this year's Summer Jam and why there is a disconnect between performing artists and fans. Eminem returns with a new track called "Whodini' and he's up to his old antics. Two more Drake reference tracks leak which has us questioning if he can be considered the best of this generation and Ice Cube proclaims "No Vaseline" as the greatest diss track of all time.
For our anniversaries, we remember the impact of LL Cool J's second album, I'm Bad, and Boogie Down Production's By Any Means Necessary LP. Finally, we close out the show by reminiscing about the double album Wu-Tang Forever. Listen to episode 28 today.
0:30 Intro/ NBA Finals Predictions4:51 Lakers vs Kings 2002 Series Revisited
10:41 SummerJam Recap
13:23 Eminem References Megan Thee Stallion In New Single
22:19 Two More Drake Reference Tracks Leaked
30:44 Ice Cube Says No Vaseline Is The Greatest Diss Ever
38:20 Pink Pantheriss Thinks Songs Shouldn't Be Longer Than 2:30
45:40 Anniversary Of LL Cool J's BAD (1987)
51:43 Anniversary Of Boogie Down Productions' By All Means Necessary (1988)
58:39 Anniversary Of Wu Tang Forever (1997)
1:09:41 outro
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30 MAY 2024 · In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss the leaked footage of Diddy attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway and Diddy's half-hearted apology. Apple released its list of the top 100 albums of all time and we discuss if they got it right. Sean Kingston's house gets raided for fraud and Nicki Minaj is detained in Amsterdam for carrying drugs.
For our throwback portion of the show, we remember the impact of the hood classic Menace to Society. We also reminisce about Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP and Pusha T's classic Daytona. Listen to episode 27 today.
0:30 Konscious Kurt's Diddy Diss/ Intro
2:38 Footage Released Of Diddy Attacking Cassie/ More Allegations
22:52 Apple Ranks Lauryn Hill's Miseducation As Greatest Album Of All Time
28:35 Sean Kingston & His Mother Arrested For Fraud
33:45 Nicki Minaj Detained In Amsterdam For Weed
37:48 Anniversary Of Menace 2 Society
47:22 Anniversary Of Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP
55:13 Anniversary Of Pusha T's Daytona
1:01:35 Outro
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19 MAY 2024 · In the latest episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss the aftermath of Kendrick Lamar and Drake's battle and where the two artists go from here. Since beef is in the air, The Game decides to take shots at Rick Ross on "Freeway's Revenge" and Shaq and Shannon Sharpe go back and forth. We also speak on whether or not Ludacris is wrong for feeling like he can beat Jay-Z and Lil Wayne in a battle.
For our flashback portion of the show, we remember the impact of the Fresh Prince episode when Will's dad appears and lets Will down once again. We also dive into DMX's debut, its Dark and Hell is Hot as well as Kendrick Lamar's therapeutic Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers album. Tap in and listen to Episode 26 now.
0:30 Intro
9:36 Who Won The Drake Vs. Kendrick Battle?
26:04 The Game Disses Rick Ross
27:38 Shaq Disses Shannon Sharpe
34:03 QuestLove Critiques Kendrick/ Drake Battle & Tupac's Hit Em Up
43:06 Ludacris Says He Can Beat Jay Z & Lil Wayne
56:35 Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 Tour Breaks Records
59:50 Anniversary Of Will's Dad Fresh Prince Episode
1:09:36 Anniversary Of DMX's It's Dark & Hell Is Hot
1:24:42 Anniversary Of Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
1:34:13 Outro
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7 MAY 2024 · In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we dive into the latest diss tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Euphoria, 6/16, Family Matters, Meet the Grahams, and Not Like Us all dropped within the past week. We discuss who's winning the battle so far and how we expect things to play out. Cash Money announces their reunion at this year's Essense Fest in New Orleans which is the first time the crew has gotten together in decades.
We also tap into this year's Hot 97 Summer Jam lineup.
For our throwback portion of the show, we remember the impact the LA Riots had on LA and the culture following the Rodney King trial verdicts. We also discuss the fight between Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson in the 1998 NBA playoffs and Ray Allen's acting debut in Spike Lee's He Got Game. Tap in and listen to Episode 25 today.
0:30 Intro
10:48 Drake Vs. Kendrick Escalates
44:20 Upcoming Cash Money Reunion At Essence
46:53 Summer Jam 2024 Lineup
53:16 LA RIots Anniversary (1992)
58:54 Alonzo Mourning & Larry Johnson Fight Anniversary (1998)
1:02:48 He Got Game Anniversary (1998)
1:13:24 Outro
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1 MAY 2024 · In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we dive into some of the recent headlines in hip hop. First, we discuss Tupac's Estate threatening to sue Drake over the use of Tupac's voice in his Kendrick Lamar diss track "Taylor Made". We celebrate Mary J. Bloge and A Tribe Called Quest being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Doja Cat went off on Twitter recently and told parents not to bring their kids to her shows.
We also pay homage to some classic hip-hop albums this week. We recall Outkast's debut album Southernplayalisticcadillacmusik and how it helped pave the way for the legendary group from Atlanta. Next, we take it up North and reminisce about Mobb Deep's Infamous album which is arguably one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. We also touch on Big Pun's Capital Punishment album which was the first Latin hip hop artist to go platinum. Join us for Episode 24 and listen now.
0:30 Intro
10:16 Tupac's Estate Threatens To Sue Drake over Taylor Made
22:42 Doja Cat Tweets Tells Parents Not to Bring Kids To Her Shows
29:35 Mary J Blige & Tribe Called Quest Going into Rock & Roll HOF
34:05 Eminem's New Album Dropping This Summer
41:44 Anniversary Of Southernplayalistic From Outkast
49:06 Anniversary Of The Infamous by Mobb Deep
1:00:28 Anniversary Of the movie Friday
1:08:31 Anniversary Of Capital Punishment From Big Pun
1:21:57 Outro
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Welcome to the Shifting the Culture podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic realm of hip-hop. Join us each week as we uncover the influential artists, groundbreaking events, and...
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Welcome to the Shifting the Culture podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic realm of hip-hop. Join us each week as we uncover the influential artists, groundbreaking events, and transformative moments that have shaped and redefined hip-hop culture. From iconic tracks to the artists who dared to challenge the status quo, we explore the rhythm and rhyme that have left an indelible mark on this ever-evolving genre. Subscribe now for a rhythmic journey through the heart and soul of hip-hop.
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| Author | Shifting the Culture |
| Organization | Konrad Cadet |
| Categories | Music Commentary , Music History , Music Interviews |
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