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  • Song Breakdown #12: "Smooth Operator" by Big Daddy Kane
    For the first episode of the new year, Desmond goes back to 1989, this time joined by friend of the show Martin Mowat to break down the lead single off Big Daddy Kane's sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing, where Kane puts on a signature master class on how to be smooth.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • In-Season Tournament Reflection, T-Wolves Winning, & The Next Hip-Hop 50
    Desmond is back this week as he reflects on the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament, analyzes the sudden dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares some thoughts on what he hopes to take place for the next 50 years of Hip-Hop, and more.

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    54 min
  • Rockets Improvement, Bulls Rebuild, Cavs & Pelicans Mediocrity, & a NEW Hip-Hop Golden Era??
    Today, Desmond praises the Houston Rockets for their improved play, shares his ideas on what a Chicago Bulls rebuild could look like, and tries to uncover the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, Desmond gives his take on J. Cole's recent comments regarding Hip-Hop being on the doorstep of another golden era.

    This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group in partnership with:

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    58 min
  • Wemby Wows the NBA, James Harden to Clippers, & Dee-1 Calls Out Hypocrisy in Rap/Hip-Hop
    Dez is back this week to share his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's early success in the NBA, the positive and negative effects of James Harden's trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Louisiana emcee Dee-1's recent comments on Meek Mill and Rick Ross' hypocritical lyrics. Additionally, Desmond ends the episode introducing a new segment to the show that will celebrate the NBA/WNBA's best in true H2DG fashion.

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    54 min
  • Song Breakdown #11: "ATLiens" by Outkast
    For today's episode, Desmond revisits the year 1996, this time to break down the title track from OutKast's sophomore album ATLiens, where Big Boi & Andre 3000 use their smooth deliveries and versatile lyrics to create a timeless, out-of-this-world track.

    Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for your support! - Dez

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    43 min
  • The Wild Wild...East?
    In this episode, Desmond kicks off the first Let's Talk of the 2023-24 NBA season touching on the following Eastern Conference topics:
    • Damian Lillard's fit with the Milwaukee Bucks
    • Jrue Holiday & Kristaps Porzingis in, Smart & BOTH Williams out for Boston
    • James Harden wants out (again)
    • 4 sleeper teams that could snag the final Play-In spot
    Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts! - Dez

    This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group in partnership with:

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    1 hr
  • You Had To Be There Vol. 4 ft. Warren Shaw
    Today, Desmond comes right back with the fourth volume of "You Had To Be There," this time with co-founder of 19 Media Group, co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast and Bleav in Celtics Podcast, and host of Dope Interviews, Warren Shaw, who gives flowers to a 80s-90s NBA player who's career unfortunately got cut short due to his passing, but left an impactful impression on and off the floor in his short time.

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    42 min
  • You Had To Be There Vol. 3 ft. Jabari Davis
    In this week's episode, Desmond is back with the third installment of "You Had To Be There" and is joined by producer of the NBA podcast "Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties," Jabari Davis, who decided to give flowers to a 90s point guard that made a trailblazing impact on and off the court: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

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    56 min
  • The CROSSover Vol. 3: How DMX Exemplified Strength in Weakness
    Today, Desmond brings another CROSSover to the hardwood, this time unpacking DMX's "The Convo" to encourage us to find our strength in Jesus in the moments we feel our lowest.

    Enjoy and thank you for your continued support! - Dez

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    36 min
  • Song Breakdown #10: "Rise and Shine" by J. Cole
    In today's episode, Desmond goes back to his preteen years to dive into "Rise and Shine," his all-time favorite J.Cole song from the debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, where J. Cole used the song as a metaphor to describe his pending emergence in Hip-Hop.

    Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts! Thank you for your support! - Dez

    This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group in partnership with:

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    Desmond's collab article with Gimmick Infringement:
    Top 10 Songs of the 2010s (gimmickinfringementpod.com)

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    41 min

About Hip 2 Da Games

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Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in 2017 he developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. Born in '98 with a soul that seems older, he knew basketball and Hip-Hop have went…