Live From The Basement

Maybe it's time to say goodbye... but it's hard to let go of the dream we've invested years of our life into.  We're now being disassembled by record labels for copyright infringement.   We'll do our best to get things right and keep the show alive. Stream artists this episode here: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/theyre-shutting-us-down-episode-103

JMack here. I'm back in the captain's chair, completely reinvigorated to drive this thing until the wheels fall off! This week I'm talking with you about Donald Trump leaving office, we review some rappers from TikTok and revisit a few albums that dropped 10 years ago today.    Listen to music this episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/tiktok-rappers-episode-102

Major, Mola, Mack and Phro all in the house to keep the momentum for the tail end of 2020.   And why not?  It's been a rough year, we all gotta do our best to end this on the highest note possible, let's have some fun and reflect a little.   We appreciate each and every one of you who listen and support the show.  

All four of us finally made it back to the basement for a special reunion around episode 100 (really 300) and our 15th birthday!  We pulled up some of our favorite memories of the past 15 years, talked politics, sports, you know, doin' what your boys do best.  It's episode 100, lets celebrate!! Music played this episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/the-wolfpack-episode-100

Why isn't hip-hop ever brought up with other cultural art forms?   Let's also dig into Trump's taxes and our plans for the upcoming episode 100! Music Played This Episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/the-art-episode-99

This episode let's talk about some messages we've been getting around the crew here on the show, Kanye's mental health situation, OUR mental health situation and lets play some Rap Roulette and listen to some dope new hip-hop!! Music Played This Episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/history-episode-98

Let's talk about the black lives matter narrative and the politics around it, and briefly touch on the the dumpster fire that is 2020.  Thank you all for being so patient, the timing of all of this is perfect and also the worst.  Also got some great new music this episode. Music Played This Episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/episode-97

A special episode featuring a visit from one of our founding members Phro!  This episode we talked about "The Ronas" and all things related to it and wrapped it up with a relaxing, twelve minute reggae riddim brought to you by JMack!   Music Played This Episode: https://soundcloud.com/jmack/sets/the-ronas-episide-96

This episode we talk about staying optimistic during this maddening time.   We're here for you with some new music, rap roulette and we checked out some dope quarantine streams from DJ Premiere, D-Nice, 9th Wonder and Easy Mo Bee!  Hope you're all well and trying to stay positive out there, here are some links for those in need of assistance or for those who want to help others in need:  MusicCares Covid-19 Relief Fund: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/covid-19-relief-fund-faq United Way Global Relief Fund: https://www.unitedway.org/recovery/covid19 U.S. tax relief, visit: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus   Small Business Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

Everything is closed down, people are sick, and all we have is this new Jay Electronica album.  Let's talk about it.   Music Played This Episode: http://bit.ly/3aV3cWG

This episode JMack reviews  Lil Baby's "My Turn" and Royce Da 5'9's "The Allegory". Also, Megan Thee Stallion's album deal drama, Jim Jones trashing US Marines and what album makes a great movie? Music Played this Episode: http://bit.ly/2wtIpuo

This week we talk about the #GODZILLACHALLENGE, Nick Cannon still trying to fire shots at Em and our shiny new website!!  Of course you know we have some fire new independent hip-hop joints too, LETS GO!!!  Music Played This Episode: http://bit.ly/394LaR4

Another episode with some fire new music and one of our favorite interviews ever on the show, with the legendary Queensbridge native, Juice Crew member, the one and only MC Shan.   We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed recording it!! Music Played This Episode: http://bit.ly/2Hlo1O9

Let's talk about this Jay Electronica new album, the E40 vs. Richie Rich beef,  old cars, cartoons and helping those who need it.    Help Gift of Gab of Blackalicious with his Kidney Transplant: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gift-of-gab-kidney-transplant-recover-fund Music played this episode: http://bit.ly/3bhhhhX

Let's talk about this new Eminem album "Music to Murder By", Lil Wayne's new album "Funeral".    Also Mack's thoughts on Jay-Z having a seat during the national anthem at the super bowl and new stuff coming next episode! Listen to music played this episode here: http://bit.ly/2v3I8O7

Let's talk about the dumpster fire that is this Em vs. Nick Cannon rap beef, TikTok, legalization and listen to some new tunes!   Next episode lets review Eminems new album too! Songs played this episode:   * Gold Link - "New Black" (Shagabond Remix) * 50 Cent - "9 Shots" * bbno$ & y2k = "Lalala" * Collie Buddz - "Legal Now" * Phil Swish - "DRKSHDWBXR" * Pasalacqua ft. Red Pill, Sheefy McFly & Doss the Artiss - "RAPRAPRAPRA pt. 1 & 2"

It's 2020, let's get this decade started with a new episode of Live From The Basement.  It's been a while since we've been able to get together but that shouldn't stop us from dropping episodes for you.  Let's go! Playlist this Episode:  * Kojey Radical - "2020" * Black Milk ft. Sam Austins - "Black NASA" * J Nolan & DopeNorTeria - "New Vision" * Smif-N-Wessun ft. Rick Ross - "Let Me Tell Ya" * EARTHGANG ft. J.I.D. - "Meditate" * CJ Trillo - "Distance"

Yo Mack is back with a 90's megamix just like they used to do back in the day.  Enjoy some of the tracks you remember and maybe some you dont!  Let's GO!!

After almost a full year hiatus, It's Episode 85 and we promise not to let you down for a long time.   Let's see where this thing takes us.  So heres seven great songs to get this kicked off again.   We hope you enjoy it, have fun with it, find some new music you love or some great ones you already knew. Playlist this episode:  * Marlon Craft - Dribblin' * Brockhampton - If You Pray Right * Ras Kass - F.L.Y. * M.E.D. & Blu ft. Mibbs - Peroxide Remix * Oddisee ft. Paolo Escobar - Back of My Mind * Jack Karowak - Home * Mac Miller - 2009 @ NPR's Tiny Desk 

We talk about [insert famous chicago rappers name here] shenanigans, the NFL draft, J.Coles KOD album and special interview with the one and only Young MC!!