No Gimmicks Podcast

August 11th 1973 Hip Hop was born in a Bronx Basement by Kool Here for a Back To School Bash. On this episode we discuss the birth of Hip Hop. We discuss the 5 elements of Hip Hop and at what age were we exposed to each element. Then we go into out own personal top 5 moments in Hip Hop as well. This is an episode where we just pay homage to Hip Hop and what it means to us. Also see what the song pick of the week is as Bless 3k picks yet another classic song for the listeners.

On this episode I ask the fellas whats 2 things they feel they could execute if they dedicated 6 months of they life to it with resources to do so as well???? Tune In to see what we feel we would be capable of and ask yourself the same question. 1 of us choose Stand Up Comedy which lead to the question of who is this Mt. Rushmore of Stand up Comedy, see if our list match yours or not. Then we discuss whats coming up with us as individuals with our music careers. Included is 2 new solo project...

On this episode of No Gimmicks we touch on a lot of NY activity, After the epic clash of groups between Dipset and The Lox. Who won and why??? Did Jadakiss elevate himself as an artist with energy and vibes he brought in the classic battle??? Camron boo'd inside of the Garden!!!!! We also discuss the wave of the future when it comes to having a music career. Studio View is the new app that allows artist to locate studios anywhere in the US. Land in a city and wanna record but dont know where ...

On this episode we discuss Kanye West Listening Session in Mercedes Ben Stadium where he is now currently residing until the Album is completed. Jay being featured on Kanye new album raises the question will there be a Watch The Throne 2 album????? We then tap into what would be the easier room to work in, room full of producers, or a room full of artist????? We discuss the process fo recording and recording others and weigh out the options of the ups and downs that come wit...

Happy Birthday to No Gimmicks co host Horsey Sun God. On this episode we discuss 15 airports who have stated that they will no be confiscating marijuana under the amount of 3 ounces and focusing more on guns, explosives etc. Discussing some of the most hood things we have ever done in our childhood, from home-made basketball rims and more. What is the most hood thing you ever done to play ball?? Discussing Space Jam and the reviews we have heard so far. What is the best basketball movie...

On this Episode we discuss the trends of new and old, the ones we loved, and the ones we hated?? Tune in to see whats some of the popular trends we reflect on. We also speak on trends as far as slang goes as well. Whats some of the things they said back in the day that have faded away and what saying now need to go. Tune in and hear what we think. 2021 is the first year where the NCAA is allowing kids to get paid off of they likeness. Will this improve the NCAA programs as far as elimin...

On this episode I remember and reminisce my long time friend who was gunned down at a bar 18 years ago. Episode was recorded on the day that my friend was killed which was July 6th. We also dive into the ways that Social Media has effected out lives personally, from meeting Baby Mothers and the time spent on these apps and tools in our everyday life. How much does or has Social Media effected your life??? We also discuss how we feel about the future being in the hands of this New Generation n...

On this episode of No Gimmicks the gang sits down with special guest and producer GoGo13 who has rocked with the 4th 2 North and No Gimmicks movement for years and years. it was a pleasure having him on the set as we discussed many topics and things got a bit heated once we got to topics like does the term White Men Cant Jump which takes us back to the classic movie with Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson and Rosie Perez still hold relevance in todays world??? Is it safe to say White Men Ca...

On this Episode we open up discussing NORE and Beanie Siegel possible versuz battle happening. Who would be the winner??? NORE has made claims that even though Beans is a great lyricist he would not stand a chance again him hit for hit on the Versuz platform??? Does Beanie stand a chance????? Then we jump into the question what makes a legend. In sports, music, battle rapping, rapping and another genre of competition, what does it take to become a legend??? Can 1 single act make you leg...

On this episode of No Gimmicks we decided to just kick it about random topics that were structured by Dirty O. Missing work for popping events, have you ever???? What age should this generation start thinking about sex, how old were you???? What does a face tattoo say to you when you see one, do you have a face tattoo yourself??? Most of our early episodes were all captured during the day now that we have began capturing audio at night the content changes a lot and varies. If there is a...