Turntables: Hip Hop Culture & Beyond

So while we are all in the house we where getting ready for the big battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley this past Saturday. However, after things didn't work out it got social media talking! So today we do our own battle to see who would win............but first we HAVE TO ROAST TEDDY!!!

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 we are home but the show must got on as we try to catch up on some things.

Today we play a game where we play song association but with Hip Hop songs. Come listen it gets real!

Today we discuss our top albums of the decade and who did it better

Today we discuss our favorite opening lines in Hip Hop

We talk about the best albums and EP's of 2019

So you want to be a baller but can't seem to put the mic down to dribble, well today we talk about ball players who shouldn't have picked up the mic in the first place!

Today we talk about modern classics!

National One Hit Wonder Day (yes that's really a thing) is coming up, so this week we take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of our favorite one hit wonders.

This week we discuss our favorite posse cuts and who had the best verse!

Description: So Hasbro owns Death Row now...This week we discuss who's the strongest member of some of Hip hop's biggest duos/groups

...cuz only him and his mama would put him in the top 3.

We talk about the most unpopular opinions in Hip Hop!

Disclaimer:This podcast was recorded the night of the BET Awards and we just got a chance to put it up for you. Sorry for the late upload, we hope you enjoy the show and stay tune for more.

This week we honor the contributions of visionary director John Singleton, who transitioned last week (R.I.P.) We'll discuss filmmakers who directed some of your favorite films AND hip hop/ R&B videos and pick our favorites.

Today we discuss the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle and whether you have to step out the hood to give back.

It's a Biggie & Phife Tribute Show! Since we lost both of them in March, we discuss our favorite songs/verses. We also talk about a lopsided one gotta go, Trina ethering Trick Daddy, Monica leaving Great Value Chris Brown and more...Check out the podcasts we mentioned in this episode: Righteous & Ratchet: https://open.spotify.com/show/53JQGprpPgCT9m4lm5XOVgThe Read: https://soundcloud.com/theread

This week we discuss who would be in our own personal Hip Hop Super group across all eras, from the beginning till now.

This week we discuss who is the BEST member of notable Hip Hop & R&B groups, not your favorite but the Best. *Don't know how we forgot Wu-Tang, but the best Members are Meth & RZA, FIGHT ME! This topic was inspired by PJ of https://verysmartbrothas.theroot.com/ discussion post. Check them out!

This week we discuss what legendary status means in Hip Hop.

Join the Turn Tables crew as we look back at the best and worst in hip hop in 2018.HAPPY NEW YEAR!

-Hip Hop FactPush The Fader-The Cypher:This week we discuss the best storytellers and the best storytelling songs in Hip Hop.-The B Side:50 Cent buys 200 front row tickets to Ja Rule’s concert.What's up with Nicki's ticket sales?Ava DuVernay is doing a Prince docu for Netflix.Wu-Tang does a lipstick collab...

Hip Hop FactPush The FaderThe Cypher: This week we'll discuss the original four elements and their continual disappearance from the culture and what they would look like if we remixed them for this era.The B Side:Another Chapter in the Birdman & Lil Wayne Saga....Le Sigh. Wayne finally drops the Carter V.Cardi B Out Here Really About That Life ApparentlyKanye’s SNL Rant...again Le Sigh2 New Tupac Albums OTW?

Hip Hop FactPush The FaderThe Cypher: This week we’ll discuss some of the biggest labels in Hip Hop and the impact of Hip Hop based labels such as Def Jam, Bad Boy, Death Row etc on the industry including their biggest artists and singles.The B Side:Eminem's MGK diss, did we like it? Also, Ja Rule calls himself the Lebron James of rap after Em disses him again hahahaLauryn Hill is late, what's new but now she's dropping opening acts from her tour.Drake luh the kids...and the IG models? Not reallyLupe dropped an album and everybody thought Lil Wayne was dropping the Carter V and then he didn't .

Rest in Beats Mac MillerHip Hop FactsPush The FaderThe Cypher: We discuss Eminem's surprise album, Kamikaze and the art of taking shots at other rappers. The B Side (Weekly News)Bow Wow snaps (again)Black Thought, Phonte & Rhymefest forming a rap supergroup! *Metal gear solid alert sound*Whew Chile: The Bobby Brown Movie

Hip Hop FactPush The Fader The Cypher: Movie Soundtracks for the Culture. We discuss our favorite Hip Hop/R&B soundtracks of yesteryear. The B Side (Weekly News)Lauryn Hill writes an anthology addressing her criticsVic Mensa hosts anti bait truck shoe giveaway in Chicago to combat CPD bait truck tacticAretha Franklin's funeral which is as long as whole work shift

R.I.P. Aretha Franklin: This episode is dedicated to the Queen of SoulHip Hop FactsPush The Fader: The Guess The Sample GameThe Cypher: In honor of Hip Hop's 45th birthday, we discuss who we think the most influential MCs are from every era of Hip Hop from the Birth all the way down the current Mumble Rappers. Who did it for the culture and changed the game?The B Side (Weekly News)Teyana Taylor Kicks Somebody Off Their Own TourNicki Minaj is Worried About Everything but Her Album SalesRobert Glasper Puts Lauryn HIll On Blast for Being Difficult to Work With

WE ARE BACK!!!After a LONG break we are back to celebrate Hip Hop turning 50 by giving you our 50 best Hip Hop albums!