Take It Personal Radio

On Episode 193 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re joined by our old friend Meyhem Lauren.

Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One.

No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.

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Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

We get into:

• His East Coast influence

Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

We get into:

• His East Coast influence

Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities.

But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

We get into:

• His East Coast influence

Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

Remember the remix? Remember buying that cassette single because you needed that B-side featuring the new remix? Remember the remix that breathed new life into a track you had just started growing tired of? Remember hearing the debut of a new rapper on a remix? Remember splurging and buying that maxi-single because it had not just one remix, but two?

And don't get me started on those unreleased B-side gems. That's a whole nother episode.

The remix is a lost art today, but in the '90s, it meant something. Some remixes had different vocals. Some had completely different beats. Some were just flat-out better than the originals. And some remixes started, and even saved, careers for rappers and producers.

Remember the first time you heard "On the Run"? What about that incredible "Stress" remix? Remember hearing Mos Def on the "Stakes Is High" remix?

Episode 65 is the first installment of our Remix Series.

Thanks to guys like Pete Rock, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Salaam Remi, Large Pro, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D and Buckwild, to name a few, the remix became a staple of '90s hip-hop.

We've got 68+ remixes on Episode 65 and we're just getting warmed up!

At the break, the gang discusses the beauty of the remix. We pick our favorites from each set (3) and take you down music memory lane with stories mixed in with some unexpected hilarity.

This is easily one of our best episodes, ever!

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On Episode 188 of Take It Personal Radio, we're continuing our summertime sessions. Last episode we hit you with the party vibes. This time, we're taking it to the basement.

We've got music from Masta Ace, AZ, Mos Def, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Hieroglyphics, People Under the Stairs, Styles of Beyond, Dilated Peoples, Kardinal Offishall, Brother Ali, The LOX, Freeway, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and much more.

At the break, we're going to upset a bunch of listeners with some of our hip-hop revelations. Who has the worst takes? Let us know!

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On Episode 187 of Take It Personal Radio, we're officially entering the summertime season. Last episode was full of beef, murder and mayhem, so despite being Ep 187, we decided to hit you with our first summertime show. Just good party vibes for the car rides, poolside lounging, beach days and backyard barbecues.

We've got music from Little Shawn, Miilkbone, Tracey Lee, AZ, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Busta Rhymes, SWV, Raekwon, The Beatnuts, KRS-One, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Gang Starr, Trigger Tha Gambler, Lords of the Underground, Da Brat, Jay-Z, Groove Theory, Big Pun, Redman and much more.

At the break, we dive into these party grooves and give away prizes courtesy of Boundless Audio, Homage and Mr. Chico International. Plus, one lucky listener will take home a pack of Take It Personal baseball cards.

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