In this episode, I bring on a good friend of mine, Mario Forziati, to talk about how he started his gourmet cooking journey, his early Hip-Hop inspirations, the records that are taking the Hip-Hop world by storm, and our take on the “new” era of Hip-Hop with artists like Drake, Lil Durk, J.Cole, Pop Smoke and G-Herbo. We breakdown plugs I Met 2 and talk about the NBA. 

EPISODE NOTES:

Mario’s Top 10 Hip-Hop Artists of All Time

1. The Infamous by Mobb Deep

2. Ready to Die by  The Notorious B.I.G.

3. Illmatic by Nas

4. Marshall Mathers by Eminem

5. good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

6. Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z

7. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot by DMX

8. Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Cent

9. The Chronic by Dr. Dre

10. Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg

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My friend and brother, Ray, joins me on my 11th episode! We discuss Ray’s journey as he moves up his career, we’re ranking our top 10 albums and MCs of all time, Kendrick’s best album, and the latest NBA highlights: East vs West. We also answer the question: is hip hop underrated? We’re playing and reviewing our top 4 songs from legends only on this episode!

Episode 11th’s Top 6 Tracks:

Mind Over Matter by 38 Spesh

27 Summers by Nas

The Overwhelming Event by Jay Electronica

10 Points by Nas

Universal Soldier by Jay Electronica

What’s On Your Mind by Eric B. & Rakim


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Hanging with Abe ep 10! 

2021! We’re back with a new episode with one of my favorite up and coming rappers, Ricky. Make sure you all remember his name because this is one special kid. He’s only 17 but has already written and produced over 10 tracks. Ricky is a versatile artist whose goal is to make music that people can just vibe with every day on repeat. You can hear the lyrical power that he just pours into all his music. As a rapper, this power that he holds comes from his ability to tell stories through his music, stories about his experiences and those exact emotions he felt at particular moments in his life. At a young age, he has already mastered the art of freestyling learning from his favorite rappers like Juice WRLD. His favorite albums that got him to start his rap career are Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city, and J.Cole’s For Your Eyez Only. His mastery of his craft at such a young age will for sure put him in the level of the greats in the near future. Tune in to hear some of his songs like Pool, Monsae, and my personal favorite, Poor Man’s Dream!

Ricky’s Top 5 Favorite Rappers:

Kendrick Lamar

Andre 3000

Biggie

Big L

Pop Smoke


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It’s time for a new episode! Here we’ll be talking about the latest NBA  Finals highlights and the lowdown on what’s been going on in the NBA in the off season! I also will have my friend Alvin with me reviewing Benny The Butcher’s newly released 2020 album “Burden of Proof,” which features Freddie Gibbs, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and many more incredible artists. Benny The Butcher has proven time and time again that his mastery of the rap game has earned him a legendary title, king status. It’s time we dive in and get into this long-anticipated album!


My Top Songs on “Burden of Proof”:

1. Sly Green

2. One Way Flight

3. New Streets

4. Legend


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In this episode, we are talking about the latest NBA news and the thrilling Finals  between the LA Lakers and Miami Heat. We will also be reviewing Conway the Machine’s newly released 2020 album “From King To A GOD,” which features Freddie Gibbs, DeJ Loaf, and many more incredible artists. We’ll also be weighing in on the lyrical genius, Westside Gunn, and his long-awaited major label debut album called “Who Made the Sunshine”

My Top Songs on this episode:

1. Fear of God - Conway the Machine

2. Seen Everything But Jesus - Conway the Machine

3. Good Night - Westside Gunn

4. 98 Sabers - Westside Gunn

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HWA7

In episode 7, I have A Manski, a very special artist and friend with me to talk about his process in creating and producing music, the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion shooting situation, and the difficulty of being black in America and how Hip-Hop is helping shape the rap culture and black visibility. We also talk about A Manski’s biggest music influences and how those rappers helped him in becoming the rapper that he is now. Rapping is a talent that just comes natural to him and it stems from being surrounded by people with like-minded aspirations and energy. 

We will also be reviewing his original tracks in this episode and I’m excited to show you guys what’s coming:

Double Cross

What You Need

Forever

A Manski’s Top 5 Rappers of All Time:

Dave East

Nas

Jay-Z

Lil Wayne

Snoop Dogg

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In this episode, I will be talking about the NBA’s latest news and highlights, and the tragic shooting of Jacob Blake. I will also be reviewing Nas’s newly released 2020 album called “King’s Disease’, which I think is one of the best albums of 2020 so far.


My Top 3 Song Picks from “King’s Disease”:

All Bad (feat. Anderson. Paak)

27 Summers

Replace Me (feat. Big Sean and Don Toliver)

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In episode 5 I will be talking about the following topics! 

• Games in the NBA Bubble 
• Best Duo's in the bubble 
• NBA Playoffs 

• Album Review Benny the Butcher "Gangsta Girl Black Soprano Family"
• WAP  by Cardi B 
• Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz 

I am back! Sorry it took me a little awhile.  Here's what's going on, in this episode

• I will be reviewing the album  "Slap City" that came out by my brotha Jay Flame. 
• What's been going on in the NBA bubble. 
• Can Jayson Tatum be an all time great basketball player? 
• What's at stake for LeBron when the season gets underway. 

In this episode I will be talking about.....

• The NBA is  back ,I go over the details of what that looks like. I also go over my list for who has the most to gain by winning a NBA Title. I talk about Kyrie Irving asking players to sit out because of social in justice. 

•   Album review of the Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist album Alfredo.