On this new episode, catching up on a new series of episodes...best albums from each month. This will become a monthly episode. Let's talk about it!

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On this new episode, The Verzuz series returns with Cash Money Records vs. No Limit Records. Vegas review's Mobb Deeps latest album, "Infinite." Big L's posthumous album is set to release on Halloween. Also, in a bonus segment, Vegas names five D'Angelo hip-hop collaborations. Let's talk about it!

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MF DOOM is one of the most influential hip-hop emcees of all time. Hitting the scene in the 90s as Zev Love X with the group KMD, transforming his image and style after the passing of his brother (DJ Subroc), “Mad Flows”, “Metal Face”, “Metal Fingers” DOOM became an unmistakenly original and groundbreaking artist. His influence spans generations and YOU WILL SPELL HIS NAME RIGHT after this episode!

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On this bonus episode, Vegas talks about Pitchfork's "Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums" list, and why so many media outlets make them. Let's talk about it!

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On this week's episode, five of Vegas's favorite instrumental albums from Alchemist! Let's talk about it! 

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It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about Drake's sophmore album, "Take Care" and it's place in hip-hop history! Is it a classic, is it hip-hop, and more!

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On this week's episode, Dr. Dre recorded several songs with DipSet that will never be released. Clipse perform at the Vatican?! Vegas re-reviews Jay Electronica's once leaked solo album, "Act II" along with a bonus release. Let's talk about it! 

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On this week's episode, is there a new Jay-Z album on the way? Will Stove God Cooks get the opportunity to finally drop a new album? Young Thug, and others, confuse "the streets" with hip-hop music and culture. Let's talk about it! 

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On this week's episode, Vegas reviews new albums from Ghostface Killah and Chance the Rapper! Fivio Foreign worked with Nas but says he doesn't really know his music. Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" soars due to a Cardi B cover of it...and her version is hot! Let's talk about it! 

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On this week's episode, five stand out features in hip-hop history! Let's talk about it! 

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