That Actually Happened

What's up, world? This is Mighty Flip Side with another episode of "That Actually Happened." This episode was filmed and recorded on March 9th, 2024, at the amazing Bower Booth inside the  Bower Cafe 1213 Walnut Street in center city Philadelphia.

On this episode, we are joined by a good friend of mine, Akil Parker, who is a professor of mathematics at Cheyney University. 

Today's episode is all about math; we are promoting Mr. Parker's new venture entitled “All This Math”. With “All This Math”, Mr. Akil Parker strives to bring a strong air of mathematics to the black community. As always, in the podcast called "That Actually Happened," we talk about things that seem absolutely incredible, things that seem impossible, but no, no, they actually happen. We talk about a math problem that no one can solve, how some use math to show the existence of God,we talk bout  how proof, truth, and facts are completely different things, and we explore how we got to have X as the unknown. This is a fun episode; hope you learn something. And remember to always stay true, always stay tuned, and always stay on the beat.

Was the first RAP song on RECORD made in 1979?

"That Actually Happened"

Was the first RAP record made in 1979?

In this episode of "THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED," we're celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop. Mighty Flip Side Esq is joined by his co-host Qil Jones, and they delve into the first recorded instance of rap music on a record, which dates back to around 1979.

During this episode, they investigate the historical documentation of the first rap recording, identify the inaugural rap hit, and question whether 1979 truly marked the first time rap was recorded on a record. They also analyze the peculiar fact that the first rap song wasn't recorded by rappers but by employees at a pizza shop.

The discussion encompasses the late 70s, highlighting lesser-known rap songs recorded in 1979. Additionally, they touch upon the evolution of modern rap patterns and pay tribute to a contemporary rapper, who Mighty Flip Side considers one of the greatest figures in rap history.

This episode offers an engaging exploration of culture and history, even drawing connections to the movie "Dirty Dancing" and its role in the history of Hip Hop. It aims to uncover what genuinely transpired during the birth of Hip Hop recording. Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more exciting content. Remember to stay true, stay tuned, and always stay on the beat.

In this episode of THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, we talk about crazy events in sports and the infamous Philadelphia veterans Stadium.  We find out what it's like to be on the TV show SHARK TANK, we have a hilarious discussion about Black slang and white slang, and we find out about that time mighty FlipSide performed with the Grateful Dead!

We are joined by our regular panel members Paige Chris Tyler and 

DJ Stanlee comes in later in the episode.   Our special guest  is Andy Blackman Hurwitz, A really good friend of mine and the co-founder of Rope-a-Dope media brand, clothing and record label and the co-founder of the “Baby Loves Disco” kids dance party.  Baby Loves Disco was so popular at one time, it garnered the attention of the people from the TV show SHARK TANK.  Andy breaks it down about his experience, of what it was like being on national TV. The episode is informative, motivational, and offers some humor during these challenging times. 

Enjoy.

mighty FlipSide Esq.

See Bob Weir's FIRST TIME PLAYING HIP HOP. 

https://vimeo.com/29339050

On this episode of THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED... we speak to our panel of DJ STANLEE, Chris Paige, and PanicBoy.  We have them suffer through the awkward Rap lyrics of Ted Nugent.

Ted Nugent, the politically polarizing, extreme animal hunting, NRA super enthusiast rocker, from right outside of Detroit Michigan, finds himself dropping some rap lyrics on a very forgettable rap/rock track. 

After the huge success of Tone Loc’s 1989 “Wild Thing” single, the HIP HOP giant DEF JAM records (or rather Rush Associated Labels) wanted a piece of this newly found Rap Rock gold rush. To cash in on this opportunity DEF JAM/RAL  released THE DON’s 1991 album “WAKE UP THE PARTY”.  To give the album more rock "cred" they hired the “Wang Dang Poontang” artist himself, Ted Nugent. The Nuge does an interesting interpretation of Rap lyrics on the song "My Big 12inch”.  Me and the crew break it all down. .

The rest of the podcast we explore: What is Hip-Hop and what is not Hip-Hop, What are some of the worst rap names in Hip-Hop history, we get into a funny discussion about the rap group the Young Black Teenagers and Rachel Dolezal.  In the end, we shout out to our very dear friend, and  the very beloved Rick D. (RIP) of the Tri-Tone nightclub in downtown Philadelphia. This is a funny episode, please check it out. 

Any feedback or comments please contact me at Flip@StayOnTheBeat.com. 

...and remember…

 Always Stay True, Always Stay Tuned. and Always Stay on the Beat.

Check out my new PODCAST [Explicit +18] "That Actually Happened"

in this episode History of Battle Rap...and Pimpin'

[Explicit +18] On this episode we educate Erica and Cheedie on the history of Battle Rap, and how it has evolved. It once was the place for Black men to express themselves through aggression an insults. Now the field has expanded to some unlikely characters. We also talk about the book PIMP, and ask how could anyone be a pimp.

This is a really Funny Episode.

Flip