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Live From The Basement is on a quest to shine a light on the musical and cultural background behind hip-hop. We have been producing our podcast for over 13 years independently sharing a multi-textural show focusing on several aspects of hip-hop culture and discussion. With an ever increasing passion and dedication, Live From The Basement still aims to feature thought-provoking, fun and insightful content bridging the gaps between music, culture and lifestyle.

Live From The Basement


    • Oct 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 326 EPISODES

    4.7 from 80 ratings Listeners of LIVE From The Basement that love the show mention: 176, cudi, real hip hop, hh, hip hop podcast, best hip hop, randb, underground, ya'll, tampa, urban, yall, album, great music, major, def, track, artists, hot, gotta.



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    This Sounds Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 6:31


    Let's change this thing up! It's time to have some fun with this. Starting this episode, we're going to start releasing our shows in weekly segments and then release the episode in its ENTIRETY including any outtakes or extras after we've released the week of segments. With this, we'll also be releasing Spotify exclusive episodes for Blend It or Bump It and many more! This is gonna be fun and finally the content you've all been asking us for, forEVER! Thanks to all of you for your patience and sticking with us! Let's get this thing going again!

    Under Fire | Episode 108

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 101:37


    Your boys are back again! This episode we talked about Yo! MTV Raps return and who we think would host. We also talked flix on your favorite streaming services like Netflix and Paramount and one hell of a stash box this episode!

    Say Please | Episode 107

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 101:06


    Let's open up this Verzuz battle, talk about Live From the Basement during these changing digital times, Stashbox and some dope new music! Let's go!

    His name was "Barric" | Episode 106

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 149:20


    Time to get the dust knocked off this thing! Let's get back to when this was born and have fun again. this episode Major Mack and Phro dug into what they've been up to, a little race debate and a best man toast/roast for Major. You ready? Let's goooo!!!

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    Dedication | Episode 105

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 46:33


    An episode with music dedicated to all the homies that help build this show, Major, Phro, Mola1, Derric "D" and Canadian Jeff! Enjoy some music and let's do this again soon!

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    Good Kid Twisted Fantasy | Episode 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 23:14


    DJ Toasty Toast served up a pretty incredible mix by way of KDOTYE. What does any of that even mean? Listen to the episode!!

    They're Shutting Us Down! | Episode 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 41:31


    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

    TikTok Rappers | Episode 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 49:15


    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

    Enjoy | Episode 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 134:22


    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.

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    The Wolfpack | Episode 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 220:30


    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

    The Art | Episode 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 55:30


    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

    History | Episode 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 53:25


    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

    Resist | Episode 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 60:26


    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

    The Ronas | Episode 96

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 52:02


    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

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    Stay Home | Episode 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 67:38


    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

    Calm Down | Episode 94

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 82:01


    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

    Malapropism | Episode 93

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 75:44


    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

    #GODZILLACHALLENGE | Episode 92

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 40:59


    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

    JUICE ft. and Interview w/ MC Shan | Episode 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 52:40


    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

    B4 | Episode 90

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 49:23


    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

    GRIMEY | Episode 89

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 36:35


    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

    Em vs. Nick Cannon | Episode 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 30:23


    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"

    MMXX | Episode 87

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 45:45


    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"

    Playlist: Throw It Back | Episode 86

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 42:16


    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!!

    Playlist: Return | Episode 85

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 27:18


    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

    Dragon Energy x Interview with Young MC | Episode 76

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 51:35


    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!!

    Playlist: THE BIG CHILL | Episode 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 19:57


    You ready for some new hip-hop?!! LET'S GO! Played this episode: * Brother Ali - "Own Light" * Ill Camille ft. Punch - "Goes Down" * Dave East - "No Pork" * Boogie - "The Reach" * Roc Marciano ft. Black Though & Alchemist - "Roman Candles" * King Mez - "Sunny Side Up"

    YANDHI | Episode 83

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 15:07


    We speculate a few short hours before Kanye drops his latest release "Yandhi". How's this gonna go? What will it sound like? What's going to happen on SNL?

    KILLDEVIL: Em vs. MGK | Episode 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 34:38


    The team takes the Em vs. MGK beef tracks and completely break them down from a rap fan, lyricist and production perspective. Who takes the win?

    Album Review: Royce Da 5'9 - Book of Ryan | Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 39:26


    Big announcement this episode!! Also this episode, Royce's latest effort may or may not get the "blender treatment" as we review "Book of Ryan" for Blend It or Bump It. What were your thoughts on this album?

    Off The Books | Episode 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 74:21


    This episode we played a new game against caller Jay Lamont, “Is it Kanye, a grade schooler, a serial killer of 50 cent?” and gave away “The Rap Yearbook” and “Cooking with Coolio”. We also talked about R.Kelly's mess and talked some sports. Lets go!

    Album Review: Post Malone – Beer Bongs & Bentleys | Episode 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 40:02


    We pulled this one out of the more recent vault to share with you. Yes we have a LOT of album reviews to catch up and theyre comin! More episodes comin!

    Where They At Doe? | Episode 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 112:06


    Theyre right here! Episode 75!! This episode we talk about some of our recent trips, try some new brew and check the new Phonte album No News Is Good News. Lets check it out!>

    The Return | Episode 74

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 86:15


    “Never on schedule, but always on time.” We’re back! The stashbox was ready, and 6ix9ine’s Day69 is up for Blend it or Bump it! Let’s see how it goes!!

    The Next Episode | Episode 73

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 74:34


    Here’s Episode 73, second part of the long, and abruptly ended (sorry about that) Episode 72. Hope you all enjoy it and we can’t wait to get back to the basement again!!

    The Distance. | Episode 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 125:18


    Let's get this thing going again! Here's Episode 72 which we recorded back in May.

    Playlist: Biggie Remixes | Episode 71

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 27:57


    Just a few short days after Notorious BIGs birthday (May 21), heres a playlist of dope remixes to celebrate! Happy 45th Big we miss you!

    Playlist: Happy. | Episode 70

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 32:35


    This week everything is amazing and I wanted to share some music with you that reflected that. Hope you all enjoy this! -Mack Episode Playlist: Koncept & McNasty – “Gone” Flawless Real Talk – “Intruder” Quartermaine – “Get Me Down” Gizelle (@GizzyWorldWide) – “Shine” (cover) Buddy – “Shine” Nef The Pharaoh – “On My Way” Abhi The Nomad – “The Last Supper” PJ – “Nickles & Dimes” Big K.R.I.T. – “K.R.I.T. 4Eva” IAmOnlyMook ft. Phil Swish – “Pep In Your Step”

    Commentary: April Twenty Ninth | Episode 69

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 32:52


    Last week marked the 25th Anniversary of the acquittal of the four officers who beat Rodney King and the Los Angeles riots. JMack recounts his memories of that day. Episode Playlist: * King Los ft. Marsha Ambrosius – “War” * Bobby Sessions – “Black America” * J. Dilla – “F*** The Police” * 2Pac – “Crooked N*** Too” (QB Remix) * James Watts ft AP – “The Other Side”

    On The Patio | Episode 68

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 64:56


    Grab a couple cold ones and sit on the patio at the local bar with us. Has Kendrick Lamar reached "GOAT" status? Also, K.Dot vs. 2Pac, Beyonce&'s longevity, the Facebook Live shooter and more.

    Album Review: Damn. | Episode 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 29:38


    Our review of Kendrick Lamar’s latest album "DAMN" as we were rollin in the car. What we're your thoughts on the album? Episode Playlist: * Cadillac Freeze “This Feeling” * Freeway ft. Dave East “Hold The Fort” * Gods'Illa ft. Stic Man of Dead Prez “Plugged” * Anik Khan “Kites”

    The B-Side | Episode 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 37:37


    Mack forgot to stop recording on Episode 64, here's a little piece of what happens in The Basement when recording stops with a playlist of tracks at the end! Enjoy! Episode Playlist: * Matt Citron - “New Reign” * Wuntayk Timmy - “Regular” * Gold Link - “New Black” (Shagabond Remix) * Freddie Gibbs - “Andrea” * Dizzy Wright - “Wanna Remind You”

    Playlist: Peanuts | Episode 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 28:56


    A random conversation about the love and relationships within the Peanuts cartoon.

    Goodbye 2016 | Episode 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 87:09


    Blame it on 2016. The episode is dropping four months later. Back to our regularly scheduled programming. Here's episode 64, we talk about 2016, some of our favorite and most disliked albums of the year as well as a review of The Lox new album (which was new at the time) "Filthy America .... It's Beautiful".

    Happy Christmahannukwanzadan | Episode 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 54:16


    It's the annual holiday episode and Major, Mack and Martin were in the Basement! This episode we talked about 2016 XXL Freshmen class, the holidays and we reviewed an album we missed this year, Smoke DZA and Pete Rock's "Don't Smoke Rock" album. Happy Christmahannukwanzadan y'all! Episode Playlist: * Gold Link - "Gold Links Flow" * Cadillac Freeze - "Ladies Love Kool James" * Lalo Lloyd ft. Mia - "That Part" Remix

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    Rewind: Let's Just Be Honest | Episode 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 63:21


    Due to a snow storm we didn't have Major in the basement this week. So JMack took the opportunity to address a LOT of feedback we've been getting regarding the J.Cole "4 Your Eyez Only" album review he and MOLA1 did in the last episode, Episode 61. In this rewind episode, we go back to August, 2013 to Episode 215 of the HoodHype Podcast featuring an interview with one of our favorites, Midaz The Beast. Hope you enjoy it! Episode Playlist: * Sikai - "Horoscopes For Real N**as: * Leon Marin - "Living Viciously" * Midaz The Beast - "Champion Of The Block" * Midaz The Beast - "Jane Doe"

    The Emperor's Folded Clothes | Episode 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 73:23


    This episode JMack & MOLA1 are in the basement. We talk about J.Cole's new album "4 Your Eyez Only", Shia Labouf's diss track and we play a new game we like to call "Rap Roulette". Welcome back! Episode Playlist: Notorious BIG - “10 Crack Commandments” Remix Nipsey Hussle ft. Freeway & Cuzzy Capone - " Fucc Em'" Brass Tracks ft. Sinatra & Alexander Lewis - “Let Me Put This Cup Down” Koda The Friend - "Sunny Day Music"

    RAPRAPRAPRAP | Episode 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2016 49:16


    A playlist full of an HOUR of RAP, RAP and more RAP. New full episode the whole team coming soon! Episode Playlist: * Joyner Lucas ft. Busta Rhymes - "Jumanji" * K.A.A.N. x Logic ft. Castro - "Disgusting Kaancepts" (Remix) * Sam Gellaitry- "Arriba" (Lege Kale Remix) * Amine - "Caroline" * Elujay w/ Just Rese - "EBMUD" * Cadillac Freeze - "Ladies Love Kool James" * Freddie Gibbs - "Red Blooded" * Slum Village ft. Kam Corvet- "We On" * MOLA1 - "Knock Knock" * Nick Weaver - "What You Doin These Days" * Mazhe - "Way Too Long" * Tito Lo (Tito Lopez) - "U Know" * Vann - "So Gone"

    Breaks | Episode 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 87:06


    It’s a messy one. We hope you have fun with it! We’ll be back soon enough!

    Playlist: MOAR | Episode 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 26:28


    Back at it with a VERY important announcement for all of you! LET’S GO! Episode Playlist: * Sean Price – “Rap Professor” * Flawless Real Talk – “Tax Season” * Audio Push ft. Musiq Soulchild – “Praise You” * Yelawolf ft. Ben Hameen – “Soul Everyday” * Larry Fisherman ft. Cee Lo – “We” * Koncept – “Time To Go”

    Our Visit to The Art Of Rap Festival | Episode 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2016 32:38


    We checked out the last stop of the Art of Rap Festival in Detroit. It wasn’t what we expected. Check out the YouTube Video here, and listen to the episode in the Podcast! Episode Playlist: * Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 – “Superrappin'” * EPMD – “Crossover” * Naughty By Nature – “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” * Mobb Deep – “Survival Of The Fittest” * Ice-T – “6 In The Mornin'” * Public Enemy – “Don’t Believe The Hype”

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