The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast

By EC

Are you a Hip Hop head? This Pod is for you! Join your hosts, EC and OH; two hip hop enthusiasts who are on a journey to learn more about hip hop history as well as create more conversations to advanc... more

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The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast episodes:

March 10, 2021 "Women In Hip Hop: The Female MCs Who Changed the Game" | S1 Ep. 8
It is officially Women's History Month! In this week's episode EC and OH celebrate the beautiful women in hip hop. The boys learn about ‘Sha-Rock’: a pioneer who is credited as the first female MC. They also learn about other queens like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliot, who have helped shape the sound of Hip Hop into what it is today. The show concludes with a discussion about the first of four freestyle battles this month! This week we got Remy Ma vs. Young M.A! For the rest of this month, each week will feature 2 different MCs battling it up. Females of course. DJ, spin that shi...

Hip Hop Leaf: MC Leaf

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Credits
Sources:
“MC Sha-Rock of Funky 4+1 Was the First Female Rapper.” DailyRapFacts, DailyRapFacts, dailyrapfacts.com/4803/mc-sha-rock-was-the-first-female-rapper. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
Baron C., director. MC Sha-Rock 1st Female MC Hip Hop Honoree Award in NYC 2012. YouTube, YouTube, 30 July 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo0MSVz9kCI.
uDiscover Team. “Let’s Talk About The Female MCs Who Shaped Hip-Hop.” UDiscover Music, uDiscoverMusic, 9 Dec. 2019, www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-female-rappers-who-shaped-hip-hop.

Freestyle Battles:
“Remy Ma & Papoose Freestyle on Flex | Freestyle #027.” YouTube, uploaded by HOT 97, 8 Dec. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNE7qBtJhCQ.
“Young M.A Freestyles on Flex | Freestyle #004.” YouTube, uploaded by HOT 97, 30 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u35pe0qkoM.

Episode Artwork:
"DJ Spinderella pumps the jams as an opening act for the Black Girls Rock & Soul Tour DC." by DrivingtheNortheast is licensed underCC BY 2.0

"Mary J Blige: Photo Eva Rinaldi" by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity Photographer is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
"Erykah Badu looking up" by Badu Nation is licensed with CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
"DC Loves Dilla - 9th Annual Tribute and Fundraiser (2014)" by fuseboxradio is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
"Music - Talib Kweli (and friends) - Brooklyn Bowl - Rapsody" by Steven Pisano is licensed with CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
"Missy Elliot" by fred-cvc is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian St
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30min
March 03, 2021 "Album Review: Die Lit by Playboi Carti" | S1 Ep. 7
In this week's episode EC and OH get into Playboi Carti’s debut studio album, Die Lit. The boys discuss what they liked, and didn't like about this album. But before that, EC and OH go through the segment, "What'z On Rotation" where they share the projects/artists they have been listening to lately. Tap in!

Hip Hop Leaf: MC Leaf

What'z on Rotation:
EC: SAINt JHN - "Collection One" (Album) | KiD CuDi - Man On The Moon 3 (Album)
OH: Che Ecru (Artist) | OH’s Station (Apple Music)

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Episode Artwork:
"Playboy Carti" by thecomeupshow is licensed with CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
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Production:
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Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
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25min
February 24, 2021 "Hip Hop Discussion: Why Does Hip Hop Get a Bad Rap?" | S1 Ep. 6
The boys are back and this time they get into a few "First"s. The First Hip Hop Discussion is done on this week's episode where EC and OH discuss why hip hop gets a bad reputation after giving a special birthday shout out to a significant figure in hip hop, ‘Young Guru’ for This Day in Hip Hop. Then, to close out the episode Hip Hop Cloverleaf presents their First ever freestyle segment. Hip hop artist, Cerril/Nova/Novacane, makes his podcast debut and delivers an exclusive Hip Hop Cloverleaf Freestyle. You won't want to miss this...

Hip Hop Leaf: The Clover

This Day in Hip Hop:
Happy birthday to ‘Young Guru’. OTD one of Hip Hop’s finest producers/engineers/DJs was born and we celebrate by talking about his significant influence behind the boards.

Hip Hop Discussion:
In this week's discussion, we ask the question why does Hip Hop get a bad rap? Is it the lyrics? The attitude? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

Freestyle Segment:
Hip Hop Cloverleaf presents: The Freestyle Segment. We take some time to get to know Cerril/Nova/Novacane and then he gives us THE BARZ. Enjoy this Hip Hop Cloverleaf Exclusive.

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Episode Artwork:
"Purple Drank (Lean)" by The Drug Users Bible is licensed with CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Photo was modified. Not sponsored by Sprite or Jolly Ranchers, copyright belongs to the rightful owner.

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
Fantom XXX
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31min
February 10, 2021 "Hip Hop Roots: B-Boy/Break Boy/Break Dancing" | S1 Ep. 2
On this episode: EC and OH introduce the B-Boying leaf, one of the four Leaves of Hip Hop. The boys briefly touch on the origins of breakdancing before introducing the very first guest of Hip Hop Cloverleaf, a Break-Boy veteran who goes by the name of AB who shares insight on what B-Boying means to him and shares further knowledge on the culture itself. He also gives out some great advice for anyone who is starting out or interested in breakdancing.

Hip Hop Leaf: B-Boy

What'z On Rotation
EC: Sir - "Chasing Summer" (Album) | Westside Gunn | Benny The Butcher
OH: Ye Ali | Love Renaissance - "Home For the Holidays" (Album)

Guest: AB - Follow him on Instagram ---> @art0ffades

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Credits

Sources:
“Breakdancing History.” Breakdancing History, www.breakdancingninja.com/bboy_history.html. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

Okumura, Kozo. “History of Breakdance.” Global Darkness, Dancers Delight, www.globaldarkness.com/articles/history%20of%20breakdance.htm. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

“Breakdancing/B-Boying/Breaking.” History of HipHop, historyofthehiphop.wordpress.com/hip-hop-cultures/break-dancingdance. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

Episode Artwork:
"break dance" by escael is licensed with CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
Photo was modified.

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
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1h 1min
February 10, 2021 "Artist Come Up: DJ Kool Herc - The Origins of Hip Hop" | S1 Ep. 1
On the very first episode of Season 1 of the Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast, EC and OH take you through a segment called, Artist Come Up, where they introduce the DJ leaf. DJ Kool Herc is credited as one of the originators of the biggest genre today. The boys take you through how DJ Kool Herc grew up and the impact he has left on the Hip Hop Culture. Before that, there is a short segment called This Day In Hip Hop. On February 10th, 2004 Kanye West dropped his debut studio album The College Dropout. Join the boys in highlighting one of Hip Hop's biggest artists today.

Hip Hop Leaf: DJ

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Credits
Sources:
“DJ Kool Herc.” TeachRock, teachrock.org/people/dj-kool-herc. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

G, John. “Kool Herc Biography.” Old School Hip Hop, 7 Jan. 2010, www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/deejays/kooldjherc.htm.

Episode Artwork:
"DJ Kool Herc Signed My Tape" by minusbaby is licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/
Photo was modified.

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
...more
18min
February 10, 2021 "Hip Hop Roots: Graffiti" | S1 Ep. 3
The boys introduce the Graffiti Leaf, taking you through the origins of Graffiti. This Leaf of Hip Hop goes under appreciated in Hip Hop at times, so the boys got you covered in highlighting the importance and impact that Graffiti has on the rest of the world. EC and OH briefly go over one of the most famous Graffiti artists known today, Banksy, and how the anonymous individual has made for controversial conversations with his masterpieces. Tune in!

Hip Hop Leaf: Graffiti

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Credits

Sources:
“Graffiti: Hip Hop Culture and Graffiti Today.” Hip Hop Area, www.hiphoparea.com/graffiti/hip-hop-culture-and-graffiti-today.html. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

“A History of Graffiti - The 60’s and 70’s.” Spray Planet, www.sprayplanet.com/blogs/news/a-history-of-graffiti-the-60s-and-70s. Accessed 29 Jan. 2021.

Blazeski, Goran. “The History of Graffiti From Ancient Times to Modern Days.” The Vintage News, 17 Nov. 2016, www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/17/the-history-of-graffiti-from-ancient-times-to-modern-days.

“Banksy: Who Is the Famous Graffiti Artist?” CBBC Newsround, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/46632542.

Brahmbhatt, Sam. “Graffiti Art In Today’s World.” The Odyssey Online, The Odyssey, 27 June 2016, www.theodysseyonline.com/graffiti-art-todays-world.

Episode Artwork:
"break dance" by escael is licensed with CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
Photo was modified.

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
...more
43min
February 10, 2021 "Album Review: Pray For Paris by Westside Gunn" | S1 Ep. 4
On the very first Album Review at Hip Hop Cloverleaf, EC and OH give their takes on Westside Gunn's album Pray For Paris. Before that, the boys introduce the segment "Sleeperz" where they give you suggestions for songs or projects to check out that generally don't get a lot of love. Stay tuned for a special giveaway announcement at the end!

Hip Hop Leaf: MC

Sleeperz
OH: Niko G4 - "pLAyer 4ever" (Album) | Amine - "Limbo" (Album) | Nas - "King's Disease" (Album)
EC: Brandon Banks - "Lucy" (Song) - "Static" (Album) | Leven Kali - "Smile" (Song)

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Episode Artwork:
"Eiffel tower" by RuiPereira is licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/
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Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
...more
39min
February 10, 2021 "Album Dissection: (O)verly (D)edicated by Kendrick Lamar" | S1 Ep. 5
Even though it is technically a mixtape, EC and OH take you through a deep dissection of Kendrick Lamar's project, Overly Dedicated. The boys go track-by-track in dissecting Kendrick's lyrics and interpreting their own meaning behind the poetry, along with highlighting some amazing producers on this project. But before that, get to know the hosts a little more through the segment, Hot Seat, where the boys answer some fun questions off the dome. Sit back and enjoy this one...

Hip Hop Leaf: MC

Whatz On Rotation
EC: Westside Gunn - "Supreme Blientele" (Album)
OH: Half-a-mil (Hit Boy & Dom Kennedy) - "Also Known As" (Album) | Amine - "Limbo" (Album)

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Credits

Episode Artwork:
"Shot by Drew: Kendrick Lamar" by thecomeupshow is licensed with CC BY-ND 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/
Photo was modified.

Production:
EC and OH
Mahfuz
Zahid
Edgar P.
Jay 717
Adrian Stubbs
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1h 47min
January 13, 2021 Trailer
Welcome to The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast! Tune in every Wednesday mornings for a brand new episode. Thank you for listening.
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2min

FAQs about The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast:

How many episodes does The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.