Cindy's Birthday Party

The final segment of our discussion looks at the decline of social commentary in rap music. 

Part 2 discusses the Stop the Violence Movement’s hit record “Self Destruction”.  

Part one of our discussion on politics and social commentary in hip hop.  

The final segment of our conversation on Christian hip hop with Steve Lowery. 

Part 2 of the Christian rap discussion includes info from our friend Steve about how Christian fans are able to balance their faith with their love for hip hop culture.  He also discusses many of the most talented and influential artists of the movement. 

The first part of our conversation on the history of Christian hip hop with our friend Steve Lowery.  

Rap groups that broke up and the reasons for their split. 

Rap groups that split up and the causes of the breakups. 

The four most impactful and important groups in rap history.  

We discuss the 35-55 demographic in Hip Hop, and how it is underserved. 

We discuss new music and artists that we are listening to, and what we like about them. 

The third and final segment on hip hop beefs.  A serious conversation on Tupac and Biggie. 

A continuation of our hip hop beef discussion, plus a controversial take on the LL Cool J vs Kool Moe Dee battle 

The beginning of our in-depth discussion of beefs in rap music. 

Hip hop fashion and its influence on American culture continued. 

Hip hop fashion and its influence on American culture continued. 

Hip hop fashion and its influence on American culture. 

Women's history in the rap game, from the very beginning to today's top MCs.  Also, a discussion on the social ramifications of the portrayal of women and the marketing of certain images.

The Golden Era.  What does it mean?  When did it begin and end?  Who are its major contributors.

Our hosts the narrow down their choices for the Mt. Rushmore of MCs and announce their final four.

Rap music's Mt. Rushmore of MCs.  What exactly does that mean?  Who is eligible, who is not, and why.

The inaugural episode of Cindy's Birthday Party.  An introduction of the hosts and a discussion of their love for rap music and hip hop culture.