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Rashad Nasir


    • Jan 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 65 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The “What Up Joe?” Podcast

    Necessary Darkness feat. IAMGAWD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 63:05


    On this episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast, Rashad Nasir has the pleasure of speaking with top tier MC, IAMGAWD. In 2021 the Chicago native released two outstanding projects, The Eternal Reflection and later Hell's Angels & Heaven's Demons. Join in the conversation as he takes us through his upbringing in Le Claire Courts, the influence of Chicago in the 90s, the origin of his name, and much more.

    Ruffling Feathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 130:19


    On this episode of the WUJ Podcast we begin with Twelvie and a late recap of his experience at the Kanye West & Drake benefit concert for smarty Hoover (08:45), our theories on why Drake didn't perform more of his catalogue (32:15), is Kanye responsible for the trajectory of Kim K? (46:00), Big Sean, Alicia Keys, and the rise of Drink Champs(1:02:00), The Court of Public Opinion vs Meg The Stallion (1:30:00), self discovery and what to instill in your children (1:53:00). Listen to “What Up, Joe?” wherever you get your podcast. Like, share, and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram Rashad Nasir: @iamrashadnasir Danny TwelveTree: @tw3lvie Corzair: @xcorzairx Intro: Vic Spencer - Charter Member feat. Roc Marciano & Ransom Outro: Aakeem Eshú - Granny Be Mad ASL #FromTheCribWithLove

    All We Do Is Words feat. Se'A

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 116:51


    On this episode of the WUJ podcast, special guest and friend of the show Se'A stops by to break down all the perspectives. We begin with the Spotify wrap up numbers and the importance of artist investing time into their craft vs being on the scene (07:08). Personal value and the feeling of potentially not “making it” (20:35). Twelvie gives harsh opinion toward artist who take risk with things to lose in matters of business (26:00). 2022 projections and what to expect in the Metaverse, and what does a world look like with no money? (57:40), and much more. Listen to “What Up, Joe?” wherever you get your podcast. Like, share, and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram Rashad Nasir: @iamrashadnasir Danny TwelveTree: @tw3lvie Corzair: @xcorzairx Se'A: @chiefchiali Intro: Q-Tip - Move Outro: Westside Gunn - All Praises #FromTheCribWithLove

    "Chicago Kids" (Roses Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 44:36


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    HOV of Fame (Roses Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 23:04


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    Roses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 109:10


    This episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast is brought to you with love. We start the show breaking down Jay-Z's recent Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame induction. Understanding exactly what his legacy is and what has it done for the future of Hip-Hop. Following with controversy, Twelvie makes a case for why Kendrick may not ever go down as a GOAT in Hip-Hop, he was met with resistance. We close out the show with giving the proper acknowledgements to Virgil Abloh. The impacts he has made in fashion, memorable moments of his and some of our favorite memories, and how Virgil continued to raise the ceiling for not only Chicago creatives, but for us to reimagine new possibilities within our culture.

    The Greater Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 105:57


    This episode begins with us discussing the recent loss of Young Dolph and the impact of violence on Hip-Hop culture. Is Kanye and Drake beef finally over? Dababy's mama drama with DaniLeigh. Wyclef drops CEO of Range Rover. And is Lebron James reign over? Intro: Gang Starr - Betrayal Outro: Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph

    Broke Thug & Disharmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 87:01


    Welcome back! It's a pleasure to bring this beloved platform back to your ears. We start off this pod giving nods to Donda and the release of the deluxe which features fan favorite track, Life of the Party. Kanye's 3 hour interview with Drink Champs and lightly dissecting some of the moments. Kendrick Lamar makes an appearance on the anniversary of Section 80 and comes out in a black Jesus-esque attire. The sexualization of Chloe Bailey, is she just growing into her own or is the label developing a sex symbol? Freddie Gibbs says White People can say the N-word at concerts and Rashad explains why the upcoming VERSUZ between 3-6 Mafia and Bone Thugs N Harmony is poor choice.

    Will you be my Onlyfans?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 93:42


    RECORDED ON 02/14/20 On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast we give the floor to the Onlyfans adult content creators. Chicago locals, Brizay & Kayla, get open on how they became creators. The stigma that comes with Onlyfans, experiencing financial freedom, defining how they view sex work, the difficulties of dating and more.

    Hard Wired

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 62:23


    This episode of The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast is a spicy one. Joined by friend of the show Mayor Muney (@muney4mayor) and our special guest Valiyah (@valiyah.b) of the Womannish Podcast. We begin the show inquiring with the ladies in the room on their familiarity of Kevin Samuels and the growing conversations on YouTube pertaining to relationships and women looking for high value men. We further begin to unpack the nature of men and what does it mean, and talk about the root reasons of why men cheat. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

    “A name for myself” feat. Lord Haiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 85:47


    On this episode of the WUJ Podcast, the homie Lord Haiti stops by. He talks about growing up on the West Side of Chicago and some of its history, producing music and being featured in a video game soundtrack, having a sibling in the music industry, Judas & The Black Messiah and much more.

    The List: “The metrics do change”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 76:54


    On this episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast we dissect Danny's ridiculous Top 50 Chicago rapper list and deal with how impossible it truly is to establish a criteria. This episode is for the Hip-Hop heads.

    God or whatever feat. Iris, The Divine Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 73:54


    The “What Up, Joe?” podcast is back for its new season and we're starting the year off with light and love. On this episode we have, Iris, The Divine Mind joining us. Listen in as she provides a wealth of insight on chakras and their alignments, her experience as a Reiki Master, and more of her journey toward the mind, body, and soul.

    "The Offering" feat T.Z. DUHH & Dough From Da Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 70:20


    On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, Dough From Da Go stops by with new artist T.Z. DUHH. Tap into the conversation as we build with TZ about holding down the North Side of the Chi, his business motives as a independent artist, politics and much more. 

    “Do you really want to win?” feat Se'A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 66:49


    Fresh off the release of his debut EP, FaceTime Heaven, Se'A (@chiefchiali) checks in with WUJ. Listen as he builds on the inspiration behind the project, making more vulnerable music, what he has to offer Hip-Hop, and much more.

    Beyond The Broken Glass featuring B.Lin (@blincreates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 70:49


    On this episode: We have singer, songwriter, and new author Brittanye Linton hanging with us to promote her new book ‘The Power of Perspective'. Listen as she gives us the inspiration behind the book, mental health in 2020, her relationship with God, and her musical career. Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-You-See-Power-Perspective/dp/1735256803

    Flashback: Pleasure In The Pursuit of Progress feat Shala

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 78:39


    The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast has returned and this time we have the one and only Shala. as our guest. Listen in as he talks about growing up in Chicago, his history with rap group "Qualo", and the creation of the Solar Pyramid in Bronzeville. Special thanks to Bianca (@Ohh_Harmon) for guest hosting.

    Tooth & Nail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 76:49


    On this episode of the WUJ Podcast we begin with a recap of the recent event of looting on Michigan Avenue and further protest in Chicago. Our condolences to Harolds Chicken on 87th, analyzing the new Drake record, and a in depth debate on has Lil Durks career surpassed Chief Keef.

    The Code Decoded feat. Blood Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 87:28


    On this episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast, we have friend of the show Blood Money joining us. Listen as we break down our thoughts on the code of the streets and the many possible angles on the topic of snitching. Also, we dig into the topic of Montana of 300 on his recent claim of being the best in Chicago, and the lack of respect for lyricism in today's rap game.

    Pick Up The Phone: It's Uncle Trill feat Chris Crack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 25:43


    On this episode of the WUJ Podcast we got Chris Crack on the line. Listen in as Crack speaks on the science behind his work ethic, getting paid off of streams, relationship with Vic Spencer, and UGLY Boy Modeling being his favorite rapper.

    A Caucasian in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 86:31


    On this episode of The “What Up, Joe?” Podcast, Rashad Nasir is joined by a new member of the team, Ariana. We touch upon the validity of a Kanye West run for President. Examining the intent of the Black Lives Matter organization and its heavy LBGT influence, and the recent spike of gun violence in Black communities near the 4th of July weekend.

    America's Burning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 94:33


    Rest In Peace to George Floyd and condolences to his family and all the families who have been victims of police brutality. What we've seen in our society at the hands of law enforcement is unacceptable but also speaks to a greater illness in which we've yet to eradicate, White Supremacy. Peace to everyone representing the #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) movement. Thank you to all the so called allies and the peaceful protesters who took the time to stand for something bigger than all of us.

    Doja Cap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 97:58


    On this weeks episode we recap the latest Verzuz battles and share thoughts on who we'd like to see next. The significance of Joe Rogans Spotify deal and the stupidity of Joe Biden. And last but not least the curious case of Doja Cat and how should Hip-Hop respond.

    The Plugs feat. Mayor Muney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 119:34


    On this episode of the WUJ Podcast we have marketing extraordinaire, Mayor Muney (@just.mayor) on the show. Listen as he talks about his experiences in the music industry, the importance of artist educating themselves, and ownership in Hip-Hop culture.

    Indigo Child feat. Shay Sunshyne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 49:42


    On this episode of The “What Up, Joe?” Podcast, Rashad Nasir connects with (@shaysunshyne) to discuss how Tarot Cards work, defining what it means to be a light worker, her knowledge on astrology, and other spiritual oddities.

    The Corona Boogie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 45:42


    On this special episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast hailing from NYC, we have a Coronavirus survivor from The Bronx touching base with us. Listen as she details her experience with the virus, the mental & emotional effects of isolation, and West Indian healing.

    Conspiracy Joe feat. Ari Marie (@_itsarimarie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 77:31


    To pass some time during Club Corona, Nasir (@iamrashadnasir) and Danny (@dannytwelvetree) touch on conspiracy theories surrounding 5G, population control & Biochemical weapons. Special shoutout to friend of the show Ari Marie (@_itsarimarie) for hanging with us.

    Club Corona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 80:24


    This episode is brought to you by a global pandemic.

    Lost Episode: "The Tester" feat. Don Saville

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 92:27


    Recorded on 3/12/19 Was going through the audio vault and found a unreleased episode with Don Saville. From Chicago talk, to politics, to Surviving R. Kelly & Leaving Neverland. Check us out as we deal with it all very unapologetically on The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast.

    The Art of Service feat. The Honorable Hakim Dough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 56:41


    On this episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast we have the Honorable Hakim Dough as our guest. Listen as he speaks on his "Teens, Hoodies & Studio Time" campaign, giving back to the community by way of Art of Culture and YOUmedia, and why he's thankful for the Chi.

    Tales from the Crypto feat. Kenneth Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 83:37


    On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast we have spiritual economist Kenneth Parker as our guest. Tune in as we give proper acknowledgements to Black History Month and how it relates to Chicago, the meaning of blackness, and main topic of what exactly is Crypto Currency and what it means for the future.

    The Unicorn feat. Davy Kusta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 70:58


    On this episode of The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, we have Sake extraordinaire Davy Kusta as our guest. Listen as Davy talks about his entrepreneurial endeavors, how he became a consultant for the Food & Wine industry, and much more. 

    Cappin Kappa feat. The Mannish Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 101:44


    RECORDED 01/05/20/. On the first episode of 2020 we have The Mannish Podcast making their feature debut. Listen as we build on this weeks current topics in news and entertainment.

    Last of The Decade ft. Mannish Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 78:10


    Cheers to the 2010's

    “Ni**as is high” featuring Freefalling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 43:31


    As we went enter into 2020, marijuana in the state of Illinois is now legal. So it was only right to invite Decoy from Freefalling to come on the show to talk about his edible product, expanding his business, and dropping some jewels on the science of THC & CBD. RECORDED on 12/22/19

    Ku Klux Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 94:30


    RIP JUICE WRLD

    Vegan Sausages feat. Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 73:54


    This is a episode about porn!  Yeah, I said it....porn. 

    A Patron of Positivity feat Lizzie G

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 68:32


    On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast we have Chicago's own Lizzie G. Listen as she talks about Haitian culture, her impact in the Chicago Public School System, and importance of entrepreneurship as woman.

    Love is Gangsta feat LOUIS MARX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 84:48


    On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, LOUIS MARX stops by to talk about being a '90s baby, the influence of God on his life, music, and who was a better lyricist between Biggie or Pac. 

    "Boy No More" featuring Illi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 94:39


    On the latest episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, we have none other than Illi formerly known as "Boy Illinois". Listen in as Illi tells his story on the only podcast in Chicago that matters.

    A Rappers Best Friend featuring Peter Jaysin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 87:08


    On this very special episode of The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, we have none other than Peter Jaysin, Co-Founder of Halstd. Peter shares his history of how got into the music industry transitioning from tv production, his experiences witnessing bad business in the industry, and the creation of Halstd. This episode is filled with jewels so you definitely want to grab your headphones and tune in to the only podcast in Chicago that matters.

    "Let It Flo" featuring Mz. Flo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 85:37


    "Let It Flo" featuring Mz. Flo by

    "Hey Bartender" featuring Alexis Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 80:52


    Founder of Causing A Stir and global beverage influencer, Alexis Brown, visits the show to talk about her history growing up in Chicago. How she got her start in the industry, the need for more diversity in the hospitality industry, her recent accomplishments, and the importance of keeping good vibes.

    Any Given Sunday featuring The 888 Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 108:48


    On this episode of The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, The 888 Crew has completely taken over the show. Enjoy the vibe as the show goes into an entirely new direction with a cast of new voices among Rashad Nasir.

    Crib Sessions: "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Henny"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 88:46


    On this episode of the "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, Rashad Nasir sits down with the 888 x Brave11 Crew for a very impromptu conversation about Hip-Hop and the values through the generations. The opportunities still available to get in on the marijuana industry in Illinois, and the importance of Black Men valuing health. This conversation was powered by dark liquor. #FromTheCribWithLove

    Movie Review: Lets talk about Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 88:05


    For the first time, The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast attempts to do a movie review and attempts to breakdown the movie "Us" and all its symbolism. Former co-host Markie J makes a guest appearance along with new friend of the show Jatohn (@nikkinebula).

    No STEMS No Seeds featuring GoStem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 68:08


    On this episode of The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast, the founders of GoSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) come to talk about the purpose of their nonprofit organization and the importance of STEM programs in the public education system. Creating awareness about unexposed career opportunities, and how we can use Hip-Hop to make it cool.

    Black Maternal Health Matters feat Carrita Flie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 37:03


    Carrita Flie comes to The "What Up, Joe?" Podcast to talk about her journey as a NICU Mom, her experiences as it pertains to the health care systsem, and black maternal health statistics.

    Warrior of the Red Ink featuring A'keem Muhammad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 36:03


    (Recorded on 12-11-18) To close out 2018 we have the one and only A'keem Muhammad of AiseLife. Listen in as he speaks on some of the meanings behind his art, his influences as a 90s kid, martial arts, and thoughts on Hip-Hop.

    The Tallest Mexican feat Nascent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 45:34


    Season 2 of The "What Up, Joe Podcast?" has arrived! And to kick off the new year we have Chicago's own Nascent (@Nascentbeats)in the building. Listen as Nascent tells a inspiring story of how he got his first break as a producer, the music that inspired him, the importance of breaking a artist, and being the tallest mexican ever. Special guest host Doc Supreme (@docsupreme_).

    "Hustle For What You Want" feat. Sparkle Rucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 47:30


    Chicago entreprenuer and media curator, Sparkle Rucker, comes through to talk about her history as a producer and striving for self suffiency. Sharing experiences from working in the radio industry, her path to Veganism and why she decided to not vote in the midterms elections.

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