Fresh Era

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Fresh Era episodes

December 07, 2022 King Tee: Young Roger McBride to King Tee & St. Ides
Roger "King Tee" McBride had laser focus on becoming successful in music since he was a child. He forewent doing well in school, and in turn, got kicked out of multiple establishments in multiple states for doing so. That experience forced him onto a journey he, or his closest friends & family, never saw coming. One that would take him from becoming a local radio DJ to a worldwide, international MC to the founder of one of the most successful West Coast rap crews to date. Come join us on a tour through his life and find out how King Tee rose to success and helped define the sound for the entire Golden State.

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38 min
November 30, 2022 Kid (of Kid 'N Play): Bronx Made to The High Top Fade
Before Christopher "Kid" Reid became one of the most iconic faces in Hip-Hop history, along with his partner in rap, Christopher "Play" Martin, he had to endure a lot to become who he is. Nothing came easy - the white people didn't respect him because he was half Jamaican. The black people laughed at him because he was half white. This meant he had to work doubly hard, and use his charismatic personality and love for Hip-Hop as tools to navigate the rough waters of New York life. Come on an audio journey of his life and hear how he went from performing for free at park jams in the Bronx to working at Sears with Martin Lawrence to being the first rapper with a Saturday morning cartoon.

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35 min
November 16, 2022 Sticky Fingaz (Onyx): Steady Hands on the Clippers to Sticky Fingaz on the Mic
Since his childhood in the 1970's, Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones manifested his destiny with his determination and undeniable hustling skills. He went from an aspiring teenage MC listening to Run DMC to being signed by the late-great Jam Master Jay. He learned how to fake-it-till-you-make-it by grabbing a pair of hair clippers and becoming one of the most sought-after barbers in Brooklyn. Nothing got in his way, even if it meant running over some of his favorite MC's on his journey to the top. Come on the audio journey of his life in this episode of Fresh Era and hear how it all came to be.

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35 min
November 09, 2022 PMD (of EPMD): The Family Business to Strictly Business
Parrish "PMD" Smith alongside his partner in rhyme, Erick Sermon, created EPMD - one of the most iconic Hip-Hop groups of all time. Setting trends with their music and fashion, the two carved a path for every MC that came after. In this episode hear how Parrish pivoted from sports to music, from DJing to MCing, and from MCing to artist management, and all that came with it.

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46 min
November 02, 2022 FRESH ERA SEASON 3 - DROPPING NOVEMBER 9TH!
FRESH ERA SEASON 3 - DROPPING NOVEMBER 9TH!
Take it from Grand Puba - this season is definitely not to be missed!
10 Brand new episodes featuring legends of the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, guaranteed to cure that nasty case of CHDS (Classic Hip-Hop Deficiency Syndrome) of yours.
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1 min
June 09, 2022 From Broken Record: Celebrating Black Music Month with Nas
Sharing an episode from our friends over at Broken Record. On Broken Record, acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, bestselling author Malcom Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam talk with the musicians you love about their lives, inspiration, and craft. Rick Rubin has interviewed so many great artists over the years—including Andre 3000, Missy Elliott, and Neil Young. Today we will hear Rick’s conversation with hip-hop legend, Nas. Nas dropped one of the most universally loved rap albums of all time in 1994 with Illmatic, and he remains one of the greatest MCs of all time. Few hip-hop artists have maintained relevance over decades based on their skill alone. Nas has never chased headlines or crossover success, instead focused on elevating his craft and the culture. And that dedication has paid off: King’s Disease, Nas’ 12th album, won Best Rap Album at the 2021 Grammys. In the preview you’re about to hear, Rick Rubin talks to Nas about his earliest experiences with rap in the Queensbridge housing projects where he grew up, how recording King’s Disease with Kanye West in Wyoming almost took him out of his zone, and how early beef with Jay-Z made them both stronger rappers.
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53 min
May 04, 2022 HEADSPIN SEASON 2 TRAILER!
Headspin - The only Golden-Era Hip-Hop Trivia Podcast is back and better than ever. Season 2 drops Wednesday May 18th, and will feature celebrity contestants such as Open Mike Eagle, King Tee, Mellow Man Ace, and many more. Who will go home with cash and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded Hip-Hop Wheel Of Consequences? Listen to find out! In the meantime, binge all episodes for free by following Headspin on all streaming platforms.
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2 min
April 19, 2022 STUPID FLY LIVE! With CL Smooth & Peter Gunz - April 26, 2022
To celebrate our network, Stupid Fly's One-Year Anniversary, we have partnered up with Los Angeles comedy theater, Dynasty Typewriter, to give our fans our first in-person event. We have curated a night filled with star studded comedy, including Andrew Santino (FX's "DAVE"), Candice Thompson (the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon), Kimberly Clark (The Late Late Show with James Corden), along with live performances by legendary MC's, CL Smooth & Peter Gunz.
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1 min
January 11, 2022 Masta Ace: From The Symphony to The I.N.C.
Duval "Masta Ace" Clear has built a legacy that will live on forever, but it didn't come easy. He has had to pivot and rebrand multiple times in his career, but with each new iteration has come classic records that have stood the test of time. Come on an audio journey through his life to hear how he survived being a latch-key kid in 70's Brooklyn, how he found his way into the legendary posse-cut, The Symphony, and why you need to live every day like it could be your last.

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45 min
January 04, 2022 Mellow Man Ace: Cuban Lottery to Soul Assassins Camaraderie
Ulpiano Reyes, better known as Mellow Man Ace, was born with the Midas touch. As a toddler he won the Cuban Lottery which made it possible for him and his family to migrate to the United States. Come on the audio journey through his life and find out the origin story of The Godfather of Latin Rap - from growing up with his brother Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, the B-Boy brawl that connected him with his future DJ, Julio G, and how performing after a tank explosion is business as usual in Colombia.

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38 min

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A guided audio journey into the lives and careers of hip hop's pioneers, documenting what it was like on their way to the top. The podcast is a detailed chronicle that cements the legacies of the…