Rap Addicts Podcast

It's no secret, Mic Cool waves that flag for LL Cool J! Well today the man gets his time to shine as the committee votes on the Top 9 LL Cool J songs of All-Time. This man has a catalogue that dates back to the beginning of hip and lasts all the way through the 2000's. But what LL Cool J song ranks at #1? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history.   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

It's a common debate, but a tough one to settle...what is the best Eminem song of All-Time? Marshall Mathers has an extensive catalogue that stretches over 20 years! Check out the Rap Addicts Committee's picks for Slim Shady's Top 9 of All-Time. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Best of Eminem Playlist

For the final episode of 2021, Mic and Jeff wrap up what was the year 2021 in Hip Hop. They discuss their favorite artists, albums, and songs; talk about what Spotify considers Hip Hop in 2021, and go over some of the biggest stories and biggest losses of the year. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Song: "Phillip Books" by Ricky Bobby

It's Top 9 time on the Rap Addicts Podcast, and Mic and Jeff serve up the best Fabolous songs from the Brooklyn MC's illustrious career. There's not much debate over how great Fab is, his longevity and relevance in the game speak for itself. But what was his best album? Or better yet, what was his best song of All-Time? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Outro Song: "Problems" by Kaiu  

On today's Top 9 Dead or Alive; The Best Midwest Rappers of All-Time. The committee has spoken and put together this list of artists from Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and more. Who ranks #1? Is it even a question? Find out now! Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Outro Song: "Convo Wit Da Devil" by K Trillz https://youtu.be/NqqN-VQLO8Y  

On todays Top 9 Dead or Alive; The Best Female Rappers of All-Time. With a little help from the Rap Addicts Committee, the guys go through the last 30 years of hip hop, back to the late 80's up until todays top femcees. Who will be number 1? And most importantly, do you agree with this list? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Outro Song: "All Day" by D Watt  

As we move toward the fourth quarter of 2021, The Rap Addicts Podcast is back with a new format...Top 9 Dead or Alive. On the first edition, Mic and Jeff rank the top 9 best Southern Rappers of all time. With a little help from the Rap Addicts Committee, the guys take a tour of the south region which includes South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas. Who will be number 1? And most importantly, do you agree with this list? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Outro Song: "Pop Me a Bottle" by Mic Cool  

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 6 wraps up season 1 of the Rap Addicts Podcast. Now in the later stages of his career, Joe reunites with the D.I.T.C. crew for their 2016 release. Fat Joe links up with Remy Ma for the joint album Plato O Plomo, which spawns yet another classic record; "All The Way Up". The guys touch on Joes' joint venture with Dre of Cool and Dre and their Family Ties album. Mic and Jeff wrap up the season talking about Fat Joes' legacy. Where does he rank all-time? What are his best songs? What are his best albums? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 5 starts with the 2008 Fat Joe release; Elephant In The Room. The boys touch on J.OS.E. Part 2, and Fat Joes' mixtape series; The Darkside. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 4 starts with Fat Joes' sixth studio album; All or Nothing, the release of the Grammy nominated smash hit "Make It Rain", and Fat Joes' involvement in the the rise of the south.  Mic and Jeff wrap up Episode 4 with how Joe and DJ Khaled were able to join forces and create the hip hop classic; "We Takin' Over" with T.I., Lil' Wayne, Birdman, Rick Ross, and Akon. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 3 starts with the release of one of Fat Joes' most commercially successful albums; Jealous Ones Still Envy. The guys talk about Loyalty, and how it spawned the single "Lean Back", which is ranked as one of the greatest hip hop songs of the decade.  Mic and Jeff wrap up Episode 3 with the release of Terror Squads second group project; True Story. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 2 talks about the official formation of Terror Squad, Big Puns first album; Capitol Punishment, and how Pun becomes the first Latino rapper with a Platinum record. The guys touch on Joes third album Don Cartegena, and debate if it's one of hip hops greatest albums. The story is told of how Fat Joe met Remy Ma and goes into the first Terror Squad album. Mic and Jeff wrap up Episode 2 on a sad note, with the passing of Big Pun. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Rap Addicts Podcast is at it again, this time with a different format. Mic and Jeff dive into the career of the hip hop legend Fat Joe. This guy is the definition of hip hop. Born in the South Bronx in the 1970's, Joe was there since the beginning and has been relevant ever since. There are not too many artist that span three decades but Joey is one of them.  Episode 1 talks about Joes start with the Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) crew, his grahfitti days, and the steps leading up to his first hit single, "Flow Joe". They boys talk about his first album Represent, released in 1993, and how a chance studio session lead to Joe working with one of his idols, LL Cool J. Mic and Jeff wrap up Episode 1 with the story of how Joe met Big Pun, and talk about his 1995 release, Jealous Ones Envy. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Back towards the end of 2020, Money Mason and the Sykotics Podcast sat down via IGTV to speak with two up and coming artists. The first, Trey Kwan, then Konnxct. You can find more about these artists in their links below, we hope you enjoy. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: Money Mason Special Guests: @Trey_Kwan @Konnxct

For the final episode of 2019, Mic and Jeff talk about one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time; Bone Thugs N Harmony. The guys touch on the rise of the Cleveland based rappers, how they tracked down Easy-E on a bus ride from Cleveland to LA, and how that led to their record deal with Ruthless Records. The guys also talk about some of their hit albums, and discuss where they rank amongst hip hop groups of all time. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Money Mason and the Sykotics Podcast are back with exclusive interviews of two great, up and coming artists. On this quarantine edition, Mason sits down with Moe $teele and Shea Butta. You can find more about these artists in their links below, we hope you enjoy. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: Money Mason Special Guests: Moe $teele Shea Butta   Spotify Playlist

It’s been 20 years since Ja Rule released his second hit album; Rule 3:36. Rule 3:36 went on to be certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and spawned four singles; all of which achieved varying degrees of chart success. The most successful single, "Put It On Me" featuring Lil' Mo and Vita, peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming his first top-ten single on that chart as a lead artist, and scored his first nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Grammy Awards. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

With the social climate the way it is in 2020, what better way to bring light in podcast form than going over the career of Public Enemy. One of the original groups to speak out against social in justice, Chuck D, Flava Flav, and Terminator X made their mark in the late 80's and early 90's. The boys go over there first couple of albums and determine just how ahead of their time Public Enemy really was. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

As we celebrate LatinX Heritage month, The Rap Addicts Podcast take a look at west coast Hip Hop pioneers; Cypress Hill. The boys go over the impressive catalog from B Real, Sen Dog, DJ Muggs, and Bobo. Is DJ Muggs the second most influential West Coast producer behind Dr. Dre? Can you believe that Cypress Hill sold over 20 million records worldwide and they have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

When we’re talking greats…we’re talking greats. And on todays episode of the Rap Addicts Podcast, Mic and Jeff go through the career of arguably the best hip hop duo of all time…Mobb Deep. Listen as the two explore the rise of the young teens as they ascend to rap royalty. How great is The Infamous? Will there ever be another combo like this moving forward? And of course RIP Prodigy. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Yeaaaaahhhhh…It’s time to talk the father of crunk; Lil Jon. Listen as Mic and Jeff take a journey through the late 90’s and early 2000’s to discuss how the introduction of crunk music came to hip hop, and why it was needed. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The boys pay homage to one of the greatest lyricist of all-time…Rakim. Mic and Jeff go over how The God MC got started, how he met Eric B., and how the duo would go on to make one of the most iconic hip hop albums of the 80’s…Paid In Full. The guys touch on the falling out of Eric B. and Rakim, and how maybe this guy got lost in the transition of hip hop as it made its switch to the mainstream. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Coming off the heals of the epic Verzus DMX/Snoop Dogg battle, the boys decide to dive in to a unique story from Snoops early days. Can you believe that just after his 22nd birthday, Snoop had the fastest selling hip hop album at that time? What’s even more unbelievable is that shortly after, he was arrested and charged with murder. Listen as the boys talk about how Suge Knight was able to hide Snoop, and how the police tried to arrest him after his epic 1994 MTV VMA performance. Also, did this murder case alter Snoops artistic creativity moving forward? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino   1994 MTV VMA Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8frZN3-PIGg

On todays episode of the Sykotics Podcast, a recap to the past weeks IG Live interviews hosted by Money Masonn. He is joined by artists Rajah Mahdi and Franc Grams. For artists looking for some exposure or interviews to promote their latest project, email us at rapaddictsmag@gmail.com or send us a direct message to our Instagram page; @Rapaddictsmag.  Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Money Masonn Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter   Rajah Mahdi - “Leo” IG: @IMRajahMahdi   Franc Grams - “In The Way” IG: @FrancGrams

It’s Gettin’ Hot in Herrrrrrrre as Mic and Jeff break down Nelly’s debut album 20 years later. Love him or hate him, you can’t deny Nelly’s impact on hip hop in the 2000’s. The third highest selling artist of the decade behind only Eminem and Usher, the Rap Addicts Podcast gives the St. Louis rapper his proper due. The guys go over how Nelly got on, what made this album so successful, and how Country Grammar would go on to sell over 10 million records worldwide, the ONLY hip hop artist to go diamond on their solo album.  Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On Part 2 of the Timbaland podcast, Mic and Jeff take a look back on the career of one of the best hip hop producers of all time. The guys take a look at how he bounced back after the passing of Aaliyah and recap the Beat Club Roster. How did Timbaland turn Justin Timberlake into a successful solo artist, and how that lead to one of the most monstrous years of Timbalands career, 2006. They also touch on how Timbo constructed Beyonce’s Beyonce album and Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Mic and Jeff take a look back on the career of one of the best hip hop producers of all time, Timbaland. In part one, the guys take listeners on a ride of Tim Mosley as he curated the sound of hip hop music in the 1990’s. They touch on his relationship with Devonte Swing of Jodeci, introducing the world to R&B singer Ginuwine, and the emergence of legendary emcee Missy Elliot. The guys also explore the rise of Aaliyah and how Timbaland sculpted her most successful album up to her untimely death. What’s the deal with Blackground records and why don’t they allow Aaliyah’s music on streaming platforms? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On todays episode of the Sykotics Podcast, Money Mason is joined by Jeff Pino and the two talk to UK Drill producer JB Made It. The guys talk about the UK Hip Hop scene, what it's like working with Drake, and the definition of Grime. The introduction of Drill music to the UK scene is discussed, as we learn what is next from one of UK's hottest up and coming producers. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com Terms & Conditions: A UK Drill Story - YouTube Originals IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @moneymasonn IG: @_JeffPino

On a special edition of the Rap Addicts Podcast, Mic and Jeff are joined by Angelo Robledo from the Sample Excavator Podcast to discuss the 20th Anniversary of one of the most controversial and ground breaking albums in American music history, the Marshall Mathers LP. The guys touch on how Eminem structured the highest selling hip hop solo album of all-time around his sudden rise to fame coming off of two Grammy wins. How Em kicked up the shock value for a darker, more personal album, that would ultimately kick down the door for mainstream hip hop. Angelo covers the sample controversy over the song “Kill You”, how Dido was all for the “Stan” collaboration, and how the sample for “Kim” sets a different mood for the dark classic. Was “The Way I Am” a message to label head Jimmy Iovine? How devastating was the fallout of this album for Eminem? Why did Lynn Chaney and GLADD protest so hard against the Marshal Mathers LP? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino Guest Host: Angelo Robledo IG: @idigit1st Check out the Sample Excavator Podcast IG: @sampleexcavator

It’s been 25 years since the release of Tupac’s Me Against The World album, so Mic and Jeff decided to take a look back at the iconic release. The boys touch on how far ahead of his time Tupac was, they speak on his film career and how that added to his stardom as an emceee, and how polarizing of a figure he was becoming. How did his legal issues help mold the album? How about the assassination atempt on his life at Quad Studios, or his stint in jail? Finally, the boys discuss; is this Tupac’s best album of all-time? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The Hip Hop Geeks Podcast has now transformed into the Sykotics Podcast. A new brand brought to you by Rap Addicts Mag. On the first episode of the Sykotics Podcast, the money team touches on new projects from Tory Lanez, DaBaby, and Drake. They talk about quarantine distractions and how to stay positive through “challenge” marketing. Money talks on being a student of the game. It’s ok to not know everything, but they talk about sitting back and learning can take you to where you want to be. The Indie Artist vs. Signed Artist pros and cons are discussed. This is a must listen for any aspiring artist. Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Money Masonn Nene Dinero Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter

On todays episode of the Rap Addicts Mic and Jeff review one of the greatest producers virtually no one knows. We’re talking No ID. The guys go over the Chicago natives roots, how he helped mold the career of a young Common and developed some of the first hip hop music out of the Midwest. They talk about how No ID linked with Jermaine Dupri to connect with Jay-Z and go on to make Hova’s latest classics 4:44. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On a special work from home quarantine edition of the The Rap Addicts Podcast, Jeff gets a females point of view of hip hop in the 90's from his lovely girlfriend Jenny! The topic of discussion; Salt N Peppa. How did the two meet? How were they able to develop a popular sound in a time where females had little notoriety in hip hop? Also of course, the question of ranking sneaks into the conversation, where do Salt N Peppa rank all time amongst female emcess? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @_JeffPino

On todays episode of the Rap Addicts Podcast, the boys talk a little Lupe Fiasco. Topics of conversation range from; who are his peers and how did we first hear of Lupe. If it wasn’t for Kanye West, would we have ever heard from Lupe Fiasco? Did Jay-Z see the same thing in Lupe that he saw in J. Cole? Was he one of the first rappers with a sneaker deal? Mic and Jeff talk about some of their favorite Lupe Fiasco albums and ask the question; where does Lupe Fiasco fit, all-time on the list of emcees? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Episode 4 of the Hip Hop Geeks takes a look at the strange year that is 2020. The team touches on the death of Pop Smoke, the release of new music by Lil’ Uzi, G Herbo, Lil’ Baby, and others. Mainly Hip Hop Geeks dives into the Coronavirus and its impact on the music industry. What can an artist do to optimize their free time, and what does quarantine mean for live shows moving forward. Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Money Masonn Guest Host: Nene Dinero Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter

On a special edition of The Rap Addicts Podcast, Jeff is joined by Francisco Rojas, owner of Rojas Media. The two discuss Kanye West, more specifically which Kanye album is the his best of all time. The two distinguish what is considered to be the “Old Kanye” and the “New Kanye” and break down his most influential albums one by one. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsPodcast Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @_JeffPino IG: @rojas_media

On part 2 of 2, the guys dive back in to LL Cool J. We must find out how high Mic Cool puts Mr. Smith on his list of all time rappers. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsPodcast Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

The time has come for Mic Cool to support his claim that LL Cool J does NOT get the respect he deserves. On part 1 of 2 the guys dive into the early days of Uncle L. They talk about the inception of Def Jam, his mind blowing 10 album deal, and get into details over some of his classic hits.  Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsPodcast Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

A Lost episode from late 2019 has Mic and Jeff talking about Mr. LA Confidential himself, The Game. How important is his debut album The Documentary to the game? Who was better, him or 50? And where does The Game rank all-time amongst West Coast Born Rappers? Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Mic and Jeff come back from their holiday break to give you the first Rap Addicts Podcast of 2020. The boys discuss the pioneers of modern day southern hip hop…Outkast. How did these two high school friends put Atlanta on the map? The debate about the best duos in hip hop and much more. Subscribe to the podcast and listen for more stories from hip hop history on our website www.RapAddictsMag.com   IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On episode 2 of 2, the guys discuss the end of DMX’s groundbreaking 1998. This time around they focus on his second Platinum album of the year, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. The talk about how Lyor Cohen bet DMX that he couldn’t go Platinum twice in one year. And the gang attempts to rand Dark Man X amongst the greats of all time. Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On episode 1 of 2, the guys discuss the groundbreaking year of 1998 for DMX. The dive into the first of his two platinum selling albums of the year. How did Dark Man X conquer hip hop so quickly? Did Swizzy really produce both albums? The debate gets heated when the boys try to rank It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot against other great debut albums. Stay tuned for Part 2 and Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Episode 3 has the Hip Hop Geeks looking back on the year in Rap for 2019. The guys are joined by Heffa Da Finnessa and the trio touch on a variety of subjects. They pick their break out stars of the year. Talk album and songs of the year. And debate if Pino even listens to Hip Hop anymore. There were some technical difficulties so we do apologize for that. Listen now to find out how our top picks of the year, match up to some of our listeners.  Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Jeff Pino Money Masonn Guest Host: Heffa Da Finnessa Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter

The boys throw it back to the iconic sound of DJ Premier. Mic and Jeff discuss his emergence through Gang Star with his partner Guru and cement the fact that he may be the creator of the New York Hip Hop sound. Jeff brings up an article that talks about DJ Premiers most iconic tracks, and how he worked with legends like Jay-Z and Nas. The boys also propose the question, who should be on the Mt. Rushmore of hip hop producers. Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Episode 2 of the Hip Hop Geeks dives into the importance of social media for independent artists. The guys talk mostly on Instagram, when to post, what to post, and more importantly, how to post. Jeff drops a couple gems from his corporate life and the professional marketing world, and Mason reminds artists to be themselves and stop flexing for the gram. Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Jeff Pino Money Masonn Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Mic and Jeff take a trip to the late 90’s and early 2000’s to dive into the career of one of the souths biggest hip hop artists…Ludacris. The duo talk about the rise of Atlanta as a hip hop hotbed, how Luda turned a radio internship into a budding rap career, and how he was able to start his rap career with 5 straight platinum albums. The boys touch on Cris Bridges the actor for a bit, but focus mostly on his musical success. They also pose the question…who are the best rappers from the south? They also may talk a bit too much about the movie Dewey Cox. Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

For the first episode of Hip Hop Geeks, Jeff and Mason discuss the importance to identify the difference between an Artist and an Entertainer. The power of social media takes a passenger seat for the discussion, as the two break down some charachteristics of each. The ask the question, "how much career control does an entertainer really have?" Are all A-List entertainers hybrids? And the debate begins for who is the greatest entertainer of all time? Plus we learn a new term...industry plant. Subscribe to The Rap Addicts Podcast for constant updates on Hip Hop Geeks as the boys pull back the curtain on the music industry. Hosted By: Jeff Pino Money Masonn Rap Addicts: Instagram Facebook Twitter

The boys get together for a special audio only edition of The Rap Addicts Podcast. On this episode we take a trip back to 1994 and relive the release of Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die. Mic and Jeff are joined by Owner/CEO of WhoMag? TV, Rob Schwartz, as well as Drippy Pineapple Co. A&R, Dale Kinder. The roundtable discussion details some of the back story of this iconic album, peruses all 19 tracks, and proposes the questions; where does this album rank? And which is better, Ready to Die or Life After Death?  Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino IG: @WhoMag IG: @KindersBeenKalling

Mic and Jeff pay tribute to one of the greatest rappers from hip hops golden era, Big Daddy Kane. They discuss how the Brooklyn MC may have been the original lyricist to use a rapid flow. How he used battle rap to get started and added his own fashion to stand out. They touch on his fling with Madonna and how he orchestrated the only live recording of Biggie and Tupac. Also, Rap Addicts tells the story of how Kane ushered in the generational leader...Jay-Z. Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

On this episode of The Rap Addicts Podcast, Mic and Jeff dive into the career of Busta Rhymes. How did this man come out the gate making hit after hit? Can you name another artist who was able to string together platinum albums like he has? And where does this leave him on the list of the all time greats? Also, this episode is sponsored by Hallmark...well maybe. Mic and Jeff rattle off a list of new Hallmark specials they'd like to produce. Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino

Welcome back to another episode of The Rap Addicts Podcast. Today the boys discuss one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, The Fugees. How did they manage to sell nearly 30 million records worldwide off of just two albums in a span of only a few years? And where do they rank amongst the best rappers from New Jersey? Also, will they ever reunite? Subscribe to the page and listen to more stories from hip hop history on our website...www.RapAddictsMag.com IG: @RapAddictsMag Twitter: @RapAddictsMag Facebook.com/TheRapAddicts Hosted by: IG: @MicCoolOfficial IG: @_JeffPino