JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

JayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap.Support the show

JayQuan sits down with Sugar Hill Records and Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc to discuss his classic recording Malcolm X: No Sellout and his relationship with Malcolm's widow Betty Shabazz.Support the show

 Kurtis Blow is the template and blueprint for Rap music's solo superstar. KB was the first Rap artist to secure a major label record deal, one of the first actual Rap artists to produce other Rap acts (Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, The Fearless  4) and the first with commercial endorsements (Sprite).Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan sits down with Chuck D. of Public Enemy to discuss the magic of Rush Productions, the Mr. Magic beef, how Eric B. & Rakim had a direct influence on Rebel Without A Pause and why Yo! Bum Rush The Show sounded dated.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the  legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor  Duke Bootee.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan thoroughly examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. ShanSupport the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.STSupport the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

Part 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after...Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan gives a history of Spoonie G and his discography.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan methodically examines the vast discography of one of the genres greatest - KRS.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

Larry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

Big Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

It's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

With the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)

JayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut.Support the show (https://patreon.com/jayquan)