857 is an innovative, independent hip-hop act from Long Island, New York that creates music to remind listeners that thoughtfully-crafted, message-driven hip-hop still exists for those left unsatisfied from the repetitive, manufactured offerings perpetuat
The innovative hip-hop act, 857 (857ent.com)
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 73: Eminem's "Revival" - Album Review Discussion. With Eminem's Revival getting mixed reviews upon release, we let the dust settle a bit and are now ready to give a full assessment of our thoughts on the album as well as pick apart some of the controversy it generated!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 72: The Absolute Worst Hip-hop Fashion of All Time. In this podcast, we discuss the worst hip-hop's worst fashion moments and attempt the difficult task of choosing who gets the top spot!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 71: The Absolute Worst Hip-hop Tattoos. In this podcast, we reveal the most horrible looking tattoos we've ever seen on a hip-hop artist or fan before we scratch our heads and somehow pick the #1 worst! The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news, music related events, and album releases! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 70: All-Time Most Controversial Hip-Hop Album Covers. In this episode, we discuss some of the most cringe-worthy, grotesque and misogynistic hip-hop album covers to have ever been published.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 68: Hip-hop Predictions For 2018. In this podcast, we compare our previous hip-hop predictions for 2017 as well as make new hip-hop predictions for 2018.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 67: The Best and Worst Moments In Hip-hop for 2017. In this podcast, we share our opinions for what we felt were high points and unfortunate low moments for hip-hop in 2017!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 66: Jay-Z's "4:44" (Album Discussion/Review). In this podcast, we give our brutal honesty for how we felt about Jay-Z's critically acclaimed album, 4:44!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 65: Kendrick Lamar "Damn." (Album Discussion/Review). In this podcast, we go in depth with Kendrick's Lamar's critically acclaimed album, Damn., and discuss it's highs, lows and lasting impressions!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 64: BET Hip-Hop Awards 2017 Discussion. In this episode, we share our thoughts on this year's BET Hip-hop Awards and how well it represents hip-hop when compared against other music award shows!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 63: 2017 VH1 Hip-hop Honors Discussion. In this episode, we discuss the hits, misses, best and worst things about the 90's throwback themed 2017's VH1 Hip-Hop Honors!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 62: Hip-hop Artists And Producers That Are Related. In this episode, we discuss and discover to our surprise several hip-hop artists and famous producers that we never knew were related!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 61: 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (Discussion). In this podcast, we share our thoughts, opinions of what we liked and hated about the MTV's 2017 Video Music Awards!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 60: Know Any Rappers Affected By Drugs & Alcohol? In this episode we discuss famous artists who lives and careers have been severely impacted from drug and alcohol abuse.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 59: Most Expensive Hip-hop Music Videos! In this podcast, we discuss the most expensive music videos in hip-hop history some expensive music videos from other genres as well!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 58: Hip-hop Artists Who Had A Major Body Transformation. In this podcast, we discuss hip-hop acts who had a major body transformation during their career whether it was for a movie role, health reasons, or good ol' plastic surgery.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 57: Hip-hop Acts Who's Skills Took A Hit When They Got More Famous! In this podcast, we discuss hip-hop acts who's lyrical and musically offerings were much better before they hit significant milestones that skyrocketed their careers.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 56: What Did You Think Of The 2017 BET Awards? In this episode, we discuss the controversies and performances of the 2017 BET Awards.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 55: Rappers From A Group/Duo That Went Solo Successfully? In this episode we discuss hip-hop artists from a group/duo who've had successful solo careers. And whether their solo stuff was better their collaborative efforts?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 54: Hip-hop Haircut Mishaps! In this episode we critique some of the most hideous hairstyles seen in hip-hop from past to present.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 53: Who're Hip-hop's Best Storytellers? In this episode we talk about rappers who are unparalleled for their, lyrically narrative story telling and descriptive imagery.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 52: Who's Hip-hop's Most Memorable Hype Man? In this episode we discuss the role of the hype-man and list hip-hop's popular and most memorable hype-men.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 51: Why Did Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" Cause Controversy? In this episode we discuss the stupid controversy caused over the single "Humble" and why it even existed in the first place.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 50: Best Guest Rappers With The Worst Albums. In this episode we share our opinions on the best guest rap artists with unfortunate lackluster solo albums.
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The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 48: Rappers Who When Broke. In this episode we list and discuss famous hip-hop artists that unfortunately, mismanaged their fortune and lost it all.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 47: So... Whatcha Think About The 59th Annual Grammy Awards?! In this episode we review the the good and bad performances of the Grammys.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 46: The Dumbest Purchases By Famous Rappers! In this episode we discuss the ridiculously stupid items bought by some of hip-hop's well known rappers.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 45: Hip-hop's Biggest Criminal Trials! In this episode, we take a look at the some of hiphop's most memorable criminal trials and determine if justice was really served! Article Refrenced: COMPLEX.com http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/the-30-biggest-criminal-trials-in-rap-history/ The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 44: Hip-hop's Worst Rappers! In this episode, we take a look at popular worst rapper lists and determine who really belongs on them and who doesn't!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 43: Our Hip-Hop Predictions For 2017. In this episode, we determine how many of our 2016 predictions actually came true and we make a few new ones for 2017. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Do you agree with our predictions or would you like to share your own? Let us know in the comments below.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 42: The best and worst hip-hop of 2016! In this episode, we review everything hip-hop related from the best and worst albums and performances to freestyles and cyphers. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *What do you think about Organized Noise's talents and lasting impact? Let us know in the comments below.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 41: The Art of Organized Noize (Review)! In this episode, we review the biopic "The Art of Organized Noize" and discuss its revelations, as well as the significant contributions imprinted by talented Atlanta-based producing trio, Organized Noize. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *What do you think about Organized Noise's talents and lasting impact? Let us know in the comments below.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 40: We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service Review! In this episode, with the help of Dark Kent [co-host of the on YAK Radio] we discuss the pros, cons, and signifigance of A Tribe Called Quest's final album. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *What did you think of Tribe's final album? Let us know in the comments below.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 39: Athletes turned Rappers. In this episode, we talk about athletes who were able (and unable) to successful launch rap careers. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Are there any athletes out there worth mentioning? Let us know in the comments below.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 38: BET Hip-Hop Awards 2016. In this episode, we discuss the highs, lows, mids, and what we liked and didn't about the 2016's BET Hip-hop Awards show. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussion between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding hip-hop topics, news and music related events! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *What did you think about the BET awards this year? Let us know in the comments below. *Got a topic or question you wanna see featured in a future podcast? Leave a comment or send suggestions to: comments@857music.com
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 37: Worst Hip-hop Album Covers. In this episode, we try our best to hold a straight face as we unveil hip-hop's worst album covers ever created and then pick the winner of the bunch! The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Is there an album cover worthy of our list but didn't make it? Let us know in the comments below!
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 36: Hip-hop Versus Mumble Rap. In light of Pete Rock's recent beefs with newer artists like Lil Yachty, we discuss the significance of mumble rappers and what part they play in today's hip-hop music scene. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *We'd love to get your thoughts in the comment section about the current topic. What do y'all think of these mumble rappers?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 35: The Best Hip-hop Groups of All Time. Since hip-hop groups are nowadays a scarce resource, we think it's fitting to discuss hip-hop's greatest and most influential groups of all time... and give our favorites among them! The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *We'd love to get your thoughts in the comment section about the current topic. Is there any group we left out that's worthy of being included?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 34: RIP To Hip-hop's Greatest Rappers Who Passed To Early. In this episode, we discuss the contributions and impact of hip-hop's most famous deceased rappers and our favorites among them. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *We'd love to get your thoughts in the comment section about the current topic. Did we leave out a rapper who's passed that belongs on our list?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 33: Cringe-Worthy Hip-Hop Movie Perfmormances. In this episode, we review the worst hip-hop movie performances and see if one (or more) rises above the pack! The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *We'd love to get your thoughts in the comment section about the current topic. What Do You Think Was The Most Cringe-Worthy Hip-hop Movie Performance?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 32: VH1's Hip-Hop Honors 2016. In this episode, we give our opinions, thoughts, perspectives, pros/cons, and what we liked and didn't like about the 2016 VH1's Hip Hip-hop Honors. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *We'd love to get your thoughts in the comment section about the current topic. Whatcha Think Of The 2016 VH1's Hip-Hop Honors?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 31: Most Underrated Lyricists. In this episode, our good friend Tina stops by to help us complete the ultimate list of hip-hop's most underrated lyricists. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. Is there an underrated rapper that deserves to be on this list?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 30: Music History's Funniest Lip Sync Sandals. In this podcast we discuss famous and funny lipsync scandals in music history... and give our thoughts whether they deserved controversy caused by it. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. Was there a lip sync singer we left out?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 29: Memorable Hip-Hop Video Games. With E3 coming to a close we'd thought we'd show some support and discuss that best (and worst) hip-hop video games ever released! The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. Was there another hip-hop game worth mentioning?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 28: The Worst Stage Names In Rap Music History. In this episode, we list the absolute worst stage names for rappers in history and give our thoughts behind why they belong on this list. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. Do you know any worse rap names that belong on this list?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 27: Legendary Hip-Hop One Hit Wonders. In this episode, we discuss popular and often times legendary hip-hop one hit wonders and their contributions.. then pick our favorites. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. Who Are Your Favorite Hip-Hop One Hit Wonders?
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 26: One Year Anniversary Celebration. In this episode, we show off our new layout as we celebrate The 857 Music Podcast's first year run while discussing our favorite episodes and the unfortunate deaths of Prince and Michael Jackson. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show. *Let us know what you think below about the current topic. What's your favorite 857 Music Podcast ep? *Got a topic or question you wanna see featured in a future podcast? Leave us a comment or send suggestions to: comments@857music.com
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 25: N-Word's Usage In Hip-Hop (Discussion). For the misinformed, we took it upon ourselves to breakdown the mecessary conditions for when usage of the N-word would be considered acceptible... for those who are not black. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 24: Artists Who Abuse Social Media. In this episode we discuss the obsession some artists have with social media and give some examples of how they abuse it.. for our own enjoyment. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 23: Hip-hop's Expiration Date. In direct response to Gene Simmons and Talib Kweli's Twitter spat over Hip-hop's grand departure from the music industry, we discuss the validity of Gene's statements and come with our own predictions surrounding hip-hop's longevity. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
The 857 Music Podcast - Episode 22: Famous Artists Who've Signed Bad Contracts. In reflection of Kesha's recent legal drama, we discuss her dilemma as well as other artists who've also been screwed by their record labels. *Please excuse the audio quality for this episode. Audio quality in future podcasts will resume to its optimum level. The 857 Music Podcast features in-depth discussions between 857 members (and occasional guests) regarding popular and sometimes controversial music news stories! Selected questions from fans are also read and answered during the show.
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