Hip-hop Now Podcast

Styles P gets set to retire his solo career. Benny the Butcher says that Lloyd Banks is one of the best emcees ever. Common and Pete Rock keep the hype train rolling with their latest single, "Dreamin'". Let's talk about it all!Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices:HHNP Best of 2024 So FarHip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

It's HHNP's "Best of 2024 So Far"! What are yours?Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices:HHNP Best of 2024 So FarHip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Beats" of all time! What are yours?Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Emcees" of all time! What are yours?Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums" of all time! What are yours?Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

In this episode, Eminem releases the first single and video from his upcoming album. Drake reference tracks pop up everywhere and fans question his pen game! Ice Cube seems to think "No Vaseline" is the greatest diss record of all time.  Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscMy Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

In this episode there is a new docu-series releasing in June all about music piracy from the late 90s and early 2000s. Apple Music releases a "100 Best Albums" list, and Ghostface Killah says that storytelling is missing from today's hip-hop generation.  Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscMy Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

As a bonus episode I am reviewing the book "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" by Adam J. Criblez. This book links the new cultural expression of hip-hop culture and Knicks culture in the 1970s, amongst other things.Follow Adam Criblez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcriblezHip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

In this episode are my thoughts on the new album from Rapsody, "Please Don't Cry". Lupe Fiasco has a new album on the way. Is 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" the greatest diss record of all-time? Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

In this episode are my thoughts on new albums from Conway the Machine and Ghostface Killah, LL doesn't want Flute music from Andre 3000, and Game drops a new diss record aimed at Rick Ross. Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

On this episode we recap the epic rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake!Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share Today!Support my Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/HiphopnowVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkACheck out articles about Hip-Hop and more: http://www.enterdadome.comThat Time in Hip-Hop recommendations Playlist!Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/that-time-in-hip-hop-recommendations/pl.u-MPGuWvRAXeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/647pSaQeLDTbSkzql3NrCH

Rest in Peace to Dallas Penn, and the state of Hip-Hop Journalism. Ghostace Killah has a new album on the way and the lead single features Nas! Kendrick just dropped another diss record aimed at Drake called "6:16 in LA"! Let's talk about it!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Kendrick has responded to Drake, and it's Euphoria! Let's talk about it!Learn more about my featured guest Ahk and his work here: https://nine7media.orgRanking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Celebrating 30 years of Outkast's debut album! Eminem announces the title of his new Summer 2024 album. 2Pac's estate denys Drake his perceived battle rap glory. Let's talk about!Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Nas and Dj Premier drop a new song and announce an upcoming album! Lupe Fiasco challenges everyone to a battle. Celebrating 30 years of Nas's debut album "Illmatic"!  Let's talk about!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Q-Tip has 3 projects coming soon! "The Fall Off" fan theory? What's in my current listening rotation and more?  Let's talk about!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

My review of the new J. Cole project, "Might Delete Later" and the Kendrick Lamar diss response track "7 Minute Drill".Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

*Note: Soooooo, J Cole dropped a response to Kendrick on a new project, "Might Delete Later." Be on the lookout for a bonus episode with my thoughts on that. Now back to your regularly scheduled program...I'm not the biggest Roc Marciano fan. Artist vs A.I. is a thing. Drake don't got no Ether for them boys yet? Let's talk about!Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music? Pick your poison...let's talk about it.Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

Rapsody announces a new album, Royce says J.Cole is the only competitve rapper, and RIP to Bo$$. Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKscSubstack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webSupport at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnowMerch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirtTwitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @VegasworldincFacebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNowHip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)