Lost In Hip-Hop

The incredible mathematics of rap Illa Ghee, known for his razor-sharp lyrical precision, pulled up to chop it up with DJ Concept and DJ Mickey Knox. In this episode, we dive into his deep-rooted connections with Havoc and Prodigy of Mobb Deep, explore his extensive catalog of music, and discuss how his time behind bars shaped his perspective and evolution as an artist.

Long Island lyricist Spoda slid through the studio to talk about his beginnings in the rap game, the origin of his signature “indeed” tag, and how he manages to keep dropping music with unwavering consistency.

In this episode, we sit down with Money B of Digital Underground to dive deep into the group’s rich history, the creative vision behind their one-of-a-kind sound, and the surprising story of how the iconic character Humpty Hump came to be.

Long Island MC Rah-Sun stops by to share stories about touring with Big Pun, rocking stages at the legendary Lyricist Lounge, and navigating the pitfalls of the music industry. He breaks down his experiences with bad contracts and explains why he ultimately chose the independent route over the way of the major label.

Hip-hop icon and absolute legend PMD, one-half of the seminal group EPMD, stops by the studio to chop it up about the early days of the culture. He shares stories from the golden era, breaking down how EPMD helped shape the sound and spirit of hip-hop. He also reflects on the lasting impact their music continues to have on generations of artists.

Certified bar spitter J.SOS and producer/rapper Tritty pull up to the studio to talk about the current state of hip-hop, touring Europe, the creative process behind their album, and why many younger MCs aren’t approaching the craft the right way.

Rapper, tastemaker, marketer, and international man of mystery Daytona stopped by to reflect on the blog era, his come-up during that pivotal moment in hip-hop, and how he built connections with Hennessy and other major brands as a marketing ambassador.

Queensbridge titan Big Noyd visits the show to wild out with DJ Concept & DJ Mickey Knox about his crazy tour schedule, classic Mobb Deep nicknames, and untold stories from coming up alongside Prodigy and Havoc.

Prolific producer and emcee Theravada joins DJ Concept and DJ Mickey Knox for an in-depth conversation about his journey — from his early days and musical influences to building an impressive catalog and connecting with Evidence of Dilated Peoples, among many others.

Flushing Queens representative and critically acclaimed rapper Royal Flush drops by the show to go deep with DJ Concept and DJ Mickey Knox about coming up alongside Mic Geronimo, touring the world off his music, and why he’s still dropping heat — and staying relevant — today.