Take It Personal Podcast "Tribute to 1994, Part 3"

Do you need more proof that 1994 was the greatest year in Hip-Hop music? Well, the trilogy is complete with the 3rd installment in Take It Personal's tribute to 1994. Episode 111 features music from Organized Konfusion, Public Enemy, Y Society, Dredd Scot, UMC's, Fu-Schnickens, Lords of the Underground, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Lord Finesse, Common, Mad Flava, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, Redman, Artifacts, Mic Geronimo, Nas, World Renown, Kurious, O.C., KRS-One, Hard 2 Obtain, House of Pain, M.O.P., Freddie Foxxx, The Legion, Bahamadia, Gang Starr, Eddie F, The Notorious B.I.G., KMD and more! So much great music, 1994 was amazing. Say less, listen more...

Take It Personal Podcast "Tribute to 1994, Part 2"

The Take It Personal crew returns for the second installment in their phenomenal tribute to our (yes, mine too!) favorite year in hip-hop, 1994. This mix in this episode features tracks from Troubleneck Brothers, Craig Mack, Ill Al Skratch, Funkmaster Flex, Mic Geronimo, Nas, Brand Nubian, Kurious, The Beatnuts, Urban Thermo Dynamics, The Fugees, Digable Planets, Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs, The Roots, O.C., Organized Konfusion, Gang Starr, M.O.P., Gravediggaz, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, A.D.O.R., Big L, The Notorious B.I.G., Da Youngstas, Jeru The Damaja, and more. Listen below as they make the case for 1994 as the greatest year in Hip-Hop music...

Take It Personal Podcast "Tribute to 1994, Part 1"

The latest episode of the Take It Personal Podcast is a tribute to my favorite year in hip-hop: 1994! They've decided to save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business. But do you really listen to more music from 1988 than 1994? That's the difference and they plan to make the case starting with part 1 of their 1994 Tribute. The artwork alone makes the case strong: one word - Illmatic. Let them tell it, tap in below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Champion Sound Episode"

Grab yourself a beach towel, a few Red Stripes, a nice spliff and join the T.I.P. crew on Episode 108 (Champion Sound), as they celebrate the marriage between reggae and hip-hop music. For this episode, they've gathered some of their favorite reggae-influenced tracks with some of their favorite hip-hop/reggae collabos and in typical TIP fashion, of course they had to sprinkle in some hidden gems. They've got music from Tiger, Supercat, KRS-One, Bounty Killer, Louie Rankin, Mad Cobra, Mad Lion, Shabba Ranks, Junior Reid and Capleton to name a few. A nice blend of dancehall and hip-hop, something that also made the 90s special -- especially on the dance floor. Dig into it...

Take It Personal Podcast "Summer Slams Episode"

Episode 107 of the Take It Personal podcast is a breather from their recent tributes. This all-new music episode is for those not sure where to look, listen or simply don't have the time. The T.I.P. crew has curated music over the last few months to help bring you up-to-date with bangers by Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Black Star, Pusha T, Kid Abstract, Daniel Son, The Good People, G.S. Advance, Ghettosocks x DK, Napoleon Da Legend, Elzhi, Crimeapple, Billy Essco, Copywrite, Action Bronson and the reunion of Army of the Pharoahs to name a few. Alright Alright... tap into it below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Head Bangers Episode"

Episode 106 of the Take It Personal podcast is going to leave most of you in neck braces. After spending the last few episodes on Kanye West (I admittedly didn't tape into those - one day I will), the T.I.P. crew is taking it back to the essence of Take It Personal Radio. They've got head bangers from M.O.P., Ghostface Killah, Gang Starr, The Beatnuts, Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Non Phixion and Onyx to name a few. At the break, they discuss the classic indie record The Future Is Now by Non Phixion. They also discuss Black Star's No Fear of Time and Kweli gets annihilated, ain't no love lost there. Other topics include David Chappelle, Onyx, Supreme and they ask where do the biggest supporters of hip-hop reside? This episode is what TIP is all about - plenty of laughs, good discussion and even better music! Tap into another fine edit of the Take It Personal podcast...

Take It Personal Podcast "Kings Episode"

The Take It Personal crew shares, "We've done all the big tributes. We've had all the big guests. We've done more in 5 seasons than we could have ever imagined. This year on Take It Personal we'll continue to raise the bar, but more importantly, we want you all to relive your favorite hip-hop memories with us. We want to remind you all why you fell in love with hip-hop in the first place. Why you rushed out every Tuesday to buy the latest record.  Why you stayed up late to watch rap videos as a kid or why you copped the flyest gear or got a fresh hair cut to mimic your favorite rapper. Take It Personal has always been about music and memories and that is what brought us all together. Despite where we come from, our race, our politics, our religion or our age, we're a family of hip-hop enthusiasts and that cannot be DISPUTED! On Episode 102, we celebrate some of our favorite lyrical kings. We're talking Pharoahe Monch, Ghostface Killah, AZ, Black Thought, Royce Da 5'9, Masta Ace, Roc Marciano and Prodigy to name a few. Enjoy the EP!" Dig into the episode below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Indie Hip-Hop Tribute Pt.3"

Episode 103 is the 3rd installment in Take It Personal's indie hip-hop tribute series. This time, they've joined by Mr. Eon of The High & Mighty, who sits with the crew to discuss one of hip hop's greatest eras. We hear stories about how it started for them, the Masta Ace beef, working with Bobbito, The Alchemist, Rashida Jones, Beetlejuice, Kool Keith, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem and Cage. During the late 90s and early 00's, Eastern Conference Records was a staple in independent hip-hop. Who better to tell vivid tales of the indie hip-hop movement than one of the guys responsible for it? We've got joints by Non Phixion, Saukrates, Natural Elements, Jigmastas, J-Live, Arsonists, Company Flow, Cage, All Natural, Rascalz, Cannibal Ox, J.U.I.C.E., Sir Menelik, Kool Keith, Ill Advised, Choclair, Mr. Lif, Mike Zoot and of course, The High & Mighty. What made this era one of the greatest? The music was fresh, innovating, original, honest and most importantly fun. D-I-Y in full effect. Record stores in full effect. Online chat groups where you shared music was definitely in effect. That feeling of excitement while scarfing down a slice of pizza or Gray's Papaya because you couldn't wait to see what Fat Beats on 6th Ave had. When Fat Beats wasn't enough for your fix, you went to the LES to peep A-1 or took the iron horse to Fulton Street, to check out Beat Street and grab a treat from Juniors after. The days in New York during the indie hip-hop movement were magical. Now, let's re-live those memories and magic this era gave us. Enjoy the show, listen below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1990"

Episode 101 is an ode to 1990. This was a defining moment in hip-hop as the musical tides started to turn. The 80s were done, as were many of the styles and genres to come out of that decade. Rap dominated the airwaves and took over pop culture as we know it. While both MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice were at the top of the pop charts, it was influential voices like Chuck D, Ice Cube and Shock G that provided the sounds cherished to this day. The Afrocentrism movement was huge as legendary groups such as X-Clan, Poor Righteous Teachers, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian and Public Enemy provided anthems throughout 1990. That same year, we had classics that were bound to wreck your body and say turn the party out…"Treat ‘Em Right," "Bonita Applebum," "The Humpty Dance" and "Jingling Baby." It wasn’t just music, the movies that came out in 1990 still hold a special place in our hearts. Watching House Party over and over. Laughing at Full Force saying everyone smells like pussies or when Chill couldn’t stop bumping the table while dragon-breath Bilal would try to mix. Who doesn’t watch all of Goodfellas every time it’s on TV? Air Jordan V’s were on every kid’s feet. Posters of Bo Jackson, Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky were on every kid’s bedroom wall. It wasn't just any year, it was one of the greatest. On episode 101, the Take It Personal crew pays homage to one of the most important years in hip-hop -- 1990! Dig in...

Take It Personal Podcast "Episode 100: Wilt Chamberlain"

Take It Personal is back with their 1st show of 2022. On episode 100, the crew decided to do something a little different, something a little more personal... Each member hand-picked 10 of their favorite tracks of all-time. 4 mixes in all. You, the listener, will decide which is the best 10-track mix of the four they play. You'll hear tracks from A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Boogie Down Productions, The Notorious B.I.G., Public Enemy, Nas, Crooklyn Dodgers, Gang Starr, O.C., GZA, Souls of Mischief, Geto Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, The Pharcyde, Ice Cube, Main Source, Common, Mobb Deep, Dilated Peoples, Dr. Dre, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and more. Props to Philaflava, Kevlar, DJ 360, A-Aron and Roger the Announcer. The show is clearly a labor of love, and they're doing a great job with their Podcast and these mixes. Listen to it below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Tribute to Sean Price! (R.I.P.)"

On Episode 99 of the Take It Personal, Jason Gloss and crew celebrate the life and the career of the late great, Sean Price. The podcast is joined by special guests Pharoahe Monch, Phonte, Torae, Meyhem Lauren and Peter Rosenberg, as they serve as your tour guide throughout this 4+ hour tribute. They've got hours of music, memories and laughs as they feature over 70+ tracks showcasing the remarkable catalog of the legendary Sean Price. The Boot Camp MC is joined by fellow Heltah Skeltah member, Rockness, as well as the O.G.C., AG, Pharoahe Monch, Tek, Phonte, Roc Marciano, Jedi Mind Tricks, Canibus, Ras Kass, Method Man, Freddie Gibbs, Black Milk, Skyzoo, Rahzel and more. I'm glad I got to meet Sean Price before he passed away - I didn't always agree with his public views, but I did come to respect him as a man. Dig into this great mix/tribute to him below...

Take It Personal Podcast "No One Can Do It Better"

The Take It Personal crew kept it straight-forward when describing this episode to us, "We can write-up a teaser on how episode 98 focuses on the Golden Era with music from LL, The D.O.C., EPMD, De La, Kane, Boogie Down Productions, Brand Nubian, Ultramagnetic and DJ Quik or you can just hit play cuz you already know how TIP gets down." They call that brand loyalty, and I'm on board for whatever they cook up, so sit back and relax, listen to Episode 98 of the Take It Personal Podcast, aptly titled, No One Can Do It Better. There are dozens of episodes in the archives, dig...

Take It Personal Podcast "Tribute to Blu"

Fourteen years ago, Blu took hip-hop by storm. Along with Exile, he gave us the modern-day classic Below The Heavens and we've all been hooked ever since. On episode 97, the Take It Personal crew sits down with Blu to discuss his lengthy catalog and career. Blu shares stories about rapping for Suge Knight, almost signing to Death Row Records and signing with Warner Brothers. He breaks down some of their favorite tracks off Below The Heavens, working with so many great producers over the years and the making of his latest album, The Color Blue. This is one of their best interviews, ever. You'll definitely wanna check out the Take It Personal tribute with our boy, Blu: absolutely one of my favorite MCs of all time! Props to Philaflava, DJ 360 and Kevlar. Listen below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 2000"

In their latest episode, the T.I.P. crew takes it back... way back (ok, not that far) ... Back to the new millennium where hip-hop was thriving, the DIY backpack era started to fizzle, but the major labels swooped in and were plucking groups one by one. Collabos were in full effect and more noticeably than in years past, very cross-coast friendly. The independent game was coming off a stellar '99 with the release of Operation: Doomsday, but powerhouse labels like Interscope, Def Jam and MCA started to infiltrate and influence while changing landscape of hip-hop. OutKast released Stankonia. Eminem dropped he Marshall Mathers LP and the Wu came with the underwhelming The W. Each week we were force-fed videos by Black Eye Peas, Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z and Mystikal. 2000 was a pivotal time in music. The Rawkus dominance was slowly winding down and many of our favorite rappers starting yearning more and more for that commercial success, indirectly alienating their fan bases. Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre controlled much of the market and Dre's 2001 album, which released in 1999, made everyone rethink their production. No longer were the days of lo-fi beats or low-budget anything. Production had to be sonically rich, with heavy bass lines, strings, powerful synths and sporting soulful vocals. On episode 96, the crew plays some of their favorites that came out in the new millennium with music from Ghostface Killah, Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, Zion I, Blackalicious, Screwball and M.O.P. to name a few. At the break, they reminisce about 2000, The Spitkicker Tour, burning CDs off Napster and Limewire, Sega Dreamcast and select their sleeper albums of the year. All that and a whole lot more, dig into Episode 96 of the Take It Personal Radio podcast below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1993" (Part 5)

Episode 94 is the 5th and final installment of Take It Personal's tribute to the year 1993, in hip-hop! The T.I.P. crew closes out the series with music from Souls of Mischief, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Eazy-E, Ultramagnetic MC's, Kurious, M.O.P., Black Moon, Preacher Earl, Shadz of Lingo, Rumplestilkinz and Shyheim. And speaking of Shyheim, you know they had to share our thoughts on the whole Drink Champs fiasco. At the break they discuss the '93 remixes and where they rank. Kev does a killer Vinnie Paz impersonation and they finally announce the winners of their Get On Down giveaway. After 5 episodes and 16+ hours of music, memories and laughs, Take It Personal is officially done with 1993. Where to next? Only the hip-hop Gods know that. Meanwhile, listen below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1993" (Part 4)

Episode 93 is the 4th installment of Take It Personal's phenomenal Tribute to the year 1993 in hip-hop. On this show, they dig deep in the crates and pull out gems from Leaders of The New School, Private Investigators, Daddy-O, Boss, YZ, Mysterme, N-Tense, Poison Clan, Da Youngsta's and Mobb Deep to name a few. Plus, they hit you with classics from Outkast, Geto Boys, Eightball & MJG, Digable Planets and Queen Latifah! At the break, the T.I.P. crew discusses what 1993 songs are worthy of being mentioned among the top 50 greatest hip-hop songs of all-time. You might just be surprised with what you hear.... After that, be sure to dig in the archives for the rest of the tribute, as well as other dope episodes. Peace to Jason Gloss and the rest of the crew. Dig into it...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1993" (Part 3)

Episode 92 is the 3rd installment of Take It Personal's classic look back at 1993. This show is 100% dedicated to the West Coast, and features music from Digital Underground, Cypress Hill, Tha Alkaholiks, Freestyle Fellowship, Mac Dre, Mac Mall, Spice 1, Too $hort, C-Bo, 2Pac, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Ice Cube, Kam, MC Eiht and Souls of Mischief to name a few. At the break, the T.I.P. crew discusses Ice Cube's Lethal Injection and the Menace To Society soundtrack and also unveil their special Get On Down giveaway. This episode is an intricate part of a very important year in hip-hop. They crew guarantees - and I can mostly cosign - that once they've finished their entire 1993 tribute, you might consider it to be your favorite year, too! Take a trip down memory lane on the West Coast (yes, even if it's not your favorite coast!) by listening to Take It Personal Radio below...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1993" (Part 2)

Episode 91 is the 2nd installment of Take It Personal's 1993 Tribute. The podcast/mix features 3 hours of Take It Personal to remind you of when hip-hop was fun. They've got joints by A Tribe Called Quest, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Akinyele, The Beatnuts, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Moon, Now Born Click, Lords of the Underground, Tragedy Khadafi, Da Youngsta's, Digable Planets, KRS-One, Naughty By Nature, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Fat Joe, Erick Sermon, Illegal, Da King & I, Big L, Das EFX, Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Masta Ace, and much more! RIP Biz Markie. Props to Philaflava, DJ 360, and Kevlar. Dig in the archives below for part 1, and all the past episodes of this world-class podcast...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1993" (Part 1)

Episode 90 is the 1st installment in Take It Personal's 1993 Tribute. Last year they put together a strong case as to why they felt 1995 was one of the greatest years in Hip-Hop. This time around they're paying homage to 1993, their favorite year in hip-hop. They've got the classics, the commercial jawns, the remixes and in typical TIP fashion, the obscure records as well. During the breaks in the mix, they discuss their favorite '93 albums, the sleepers, the wack, the  guilty pleasures and more! Enjoy episode 90 as they intertwine some memorable movie scenes with very memorable music. This is your 1993 time capsule and it's brought to you by your friends at Take It Personal. I'd imagine we can expect multiple installements in their 1993 tribute, so keep it locked...

Take It Personal Podcast "Ode to 1992 Episode"

With the Summer Olympics going on and episode 89 being a '92 celebration, we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team. Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few. At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music. Thanks to our extended family, the listeners. We appreciate your continued support, whether it's copping merch or being a Patreon member. Your contributions are what helps fuel this machine and we can't thank you enough. Remember, all of our episodes can be downloaded (for free) directly on our website or you can stream on all major platforms! - Take It Personal. Props to Philaflava, DJ 360 & Kevlar. Listen below...