This week, we are joined by the creative mindset and curator of New York's next generation of hip-hop, William Foster! Hear the early beginnings of his career in artist management with his close friend Lucki, the platforms provided through the iconic 'AnimalxHouse' brand and the leap from Ohio to pursue his next chapter in New York City. Stay tuned to also hear about Josh's '3rdShiftNYC' FOMO, the historic moment behind Drake's 'God's Plan' debut, an enlightening message on hip-hop's global reach and the first Apple Music placement for Ice Spice's "Bully Freestyle".

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We skipped the special theme on Amp this week to bring something more personal to the airwaves. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC hit the shuffle button on their top playlists, sharing their most recent jams with the current hot topics of the week. Tap in to hear breaking news surrounding internet sensation Lil Tay's, Josh's biggest concern with today's rap artists, the price increases on TV apps and the ways to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday.

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A lesson to the youth: your health is in danger if you buy fakes!

Celebrations are in order for J5 and Josh Peas this week on The BlkPrint, and the difference in reasons couldn't be any greater. Hear about Josh's unforgettable experience at Jeezy's '50 & Forever' performance for Amazon Music, along with running shoe simulations, J5's upcoming operation and the health concerns that came from one night in college! Stay tuned to hear full thoughts on Lizzo's latest controversy, a healthy debate on self-support in the SAG strike, the ass whooping at the Montgomery Riverfront and MC's latest questions on his watch of The Wire.

Who expected Tony Khan and Jodeci to blend so smoothly?

MC and A Plus find themselves at the end of the summer, but thankfully with an extremely solid Summerslam card in front of them! Tune in to hear this week's Recut Rec to prepare for tonight with Summerslam 1999, along with the return of the 99 JAMZ Test to keep you sharp on the seasonable anthems from years past. Also stay tuned to hear MC and A Plus' introduction of the Five Mic Challenge, highlighting the albums from The Source's iconic list to check out first, last and more for hip-hop's 50 birthday next week.

It's big Virginia business on Amp this week as we are joined by the founder of The Perfect Play, Huey Melendez. Tune in to learn about his team and the opportunities the online publication has created in Huey's home of Norfolk, along with his new exciting ventures in the world of artist management. Hear an excellent conversation on the importance of structure, guidance and lessons provided to the younger generation. Also includes brief thoughts on the hometown perspective of Something in the Water, the new food businesses throughout the city and more.

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Does the commissioner of the Young Money militia have one more classic Carter left in him?

This month's ThrowBLKs features not only one of the most controversial albums in Lil Wayne's discography, but also our first episode where we don't universally agree! Hear us debate Dedication tapes are the most important from Weezy's historic catalog, along with the new superstars ushered under his leadership in Drake and Nicki Minaj, the time served in 2010 that changed the trajectory of Cash Money Records, the new flood of fans that stormed in within his 2011 MTV run and a full rundown of the entire fourth installment of Tha Carter.

Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released on all streaming platforms.

This week's Amp special is centered around some of our favorite artists and moments from the historic Blog Era. Hear Josh's unforgettable stories of Casey Veggies' first trip to New York City, meeting Travis Scott before Owl Pharoah's release, OG Maco's rare trio with Larry June/Doja Cat and the honorable A$AP Yams. Stay tuned to also hear the E! True Hollywood Story of A Plus's FEW CHAINZ, Just Blaze's refunded chandelier, the 12-year wait for Dr. Dre's 'Detox' and more.

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Today's life lesson: that's what they do. Nothing more, nothing less.

J5 and Josh Peas open The BlkPrint this week with many congratulations in order, celebrating an epic weekend for Josh, MC and our good friend of the show, Wale. Tune in to hear the huge success in Amazon Music's showcases for 50 & Forever: NYC and Rolling Loud in Miami, the Folarin renaissance leading up to a diamond plaque for "No Hands" and the five questions from MC's first-ever watch of The Wire.

You'll also hear plenty of praise for the crazed Barbenheimer Weekend and J5's favorite movie of 2023, THEY CLONED TYRONE on Netflix! We cap off the show with ironically, the biggest capper of the year Carlee Russell, leading to one of our most honest and introspective conversations on therapy.

This week on Amp, we sit down with the remarkably talented Nailah Howze, a photographer whose journey of creativity has taken her on an incredible adventure.

Tune in as Nailah shares her early beginnings as a military child, leaving her hometown of Carson and finding purpose through her passion of photography outside the country. We also learn of her first major photography project with the Bad Boy Reunion Tour, the highs and lows of freelance as a black woman and the admiration she has received through her FACE2FACE events in Los Angeles. Be sure to not miss out on Nai's favorite shoots in her entire portfolio and the life experiences that have shaped her into the visionary artist she is today.

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Who knew the biggest rapper out got his game from Paul Heyman?

A Plus and MC return on the latest Recut Gems with an update on each other's summer watches since sports -- um, since the NBA Finals ended last month. One is watching one of the most hated men in 2000s wrestling, while the other completely regrets diving into the world of the extreme! Hear the first opinions from MC's 1996 ECW rabbit hole, A Plus' A1 experience at the It's All a Blur Tour and the APB sent out for the legendary Lex Luger.