Episode 3.1 Band-Aid Futures
Nelly, “Country Grammar.” We’re going down, down, baby… St. Louis here we come!
Episode 3.2 Elbows & Sweet Tea
Ludacris, “Southern Hospitality.” How Luda got his Start, Neptunes comb noises, and more.
Episode 3.3 Kool-Aid Man of Rap
Mystikal, “Shake Ya Ass.” There’s more than one way to enter a room.
Episode 3.4 Fake Records
Dead Prez, “Hip Hop.” Best hip-hop song ever? Sadly more relevant than ever
Episode 3.5 Original DPG
Lil' Bow Wow (f. Snoop), "Bow Wow (That's My Name)." Lil' Bow Wow had more clout at 13 than most rappers do in a lifetime.
Episode 3.6 252 Licks
Lil' Kim f. Sisqo, "How Many Licks?" We went deep down and found the answer the age old question and much, much, more
Episode 3.7 Floss the Blue Shrimp
Black Rob, "Whoa." When street rap was street rap. #RIPBlackRob
Episode 3.8 Blinded by the Light
"The Light," Common. One of hip-hop's only real love songs.
Episode 3.9 Forevaeva
Outkast, “Ms. Jackson" Another ballad of Erykah Badu
Gone but never forgotten.
Episode 1: Murda at the Fyre Fest
Ja Rule, "Holla, Holla." The man behind the myth. Ja Rule blazed onto the scene in 1999 with Holla Holla. Folla folla as we go from street rap to rap sheets, to Billy the bamboozler, and beyond. This week, Ja Rule, Holla Holla, and a little of everything in between.
Episode 2: A Son Unique
Ol' Dirty Bastard f. Kelis, "Got Your Money." ODB was a man of a thousand names, a thousand kids, and a founding member of the thousands of the Wu Tang Clan. Since his death in 2004, hip-hop has never seen another like Ason Unique.
Episode 3: F is for New Orleans
Lil' Wayne, "Tha Block is Hot." Weezy F. Baby has been rapping since he could breathe. We take it back to when the block was 500 degreez hot.
Episode 4: Revenge of the Mechanical Spiders
Will Smith f. Dru Hill, "Wild, Wild, West" - We do bad movie voodoo this week with 1999's biggest film flop. We gonna roll, bounce, and stroll to the Wild Wild West.
Episode 5: No I Don't Want Your Number
TLC, "No Scrubs" - Just say no to scrubs, pigeons, and arson.
Episode 6: The Dirtiest South
Trick Daddy f. Trina, "Shut Up" - Welcome to Florida hip hop, the dirtiest of the South. This episode contains a double parental advisory sticker.
Episode 7: A Champagne Bottle Is Not a Weapon
Nas f. Puff Daddy, "Hate Me Now" - The best episode you'll never hear about the best music video you'll never see.
Episode 8: I Found My Pants
Dr. Dre (f. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, & Kurupt), "The Next Episode" - Season Two Finale.
Episode 9: The Corona Quarantine Recap (Outro)
Season Two Recap. Recorded under #rona quarantine.
Episode 10: The Dragon (Bonus Trizzzack)
Sisqó, "Thong Song." The original Dragon, creator of the Matrix, and a real Tiger King.
Season One: 1998
Episode 1: Juvenile "Back that Azz Up"
This week we back, back, back it up to talk Juvenile, the Hot Boys, and teenage 'Lil Wayne and the smash hit "Back that Azz up". Did you know this song was only made because of fear of stand-up comedians? Or that "Back that Ass up" can't be trademarked? And what exactly is a Dick Bandit? This 1998 bounce classic still shapes hip-hop as we know it today. Report to the dance floor, and drop it like it's 400 degreez hot.
Episode 2: Master P "Make Em Say Uhh"
This week we are staying in the Dirty South where they Make you say UUHHHH!!!! Master P is a Renaissance man. Seriously. While building out his NO LIMIT Rap Empire, he was also playing Basketball in the NBA, Wrestling in the WCW, acting/directing movies…you name it, P was 'bout it. Rap of Ages is 'bout it 'bout it.
Episode 3: DMX "Ruff Ryders' Anthem"
This week, we examine Brian's favorite artist of 1998, DMX and yes, his dogs bite. Love him or hate him, DMX is always on message. But despite his whopping 25 arrests, did you know DMX has a softer side? He moonlights as a pastor and loves Zoolander. Join us this week as we stop, drop, shut 'em down, and open up shop.
Episode 4: Cam'ron “Horse & Carriage”
This week we are moving north to where hip-hop got its start. Does that say Harlem World? Yea, you’re reading that right. We’re talking about one of Harlem’s favorite sons, Killa Cam’ron Giles. Massively influential in the industry, we uncover how Cam got his start, his love of all things pink, and his obsession with international politics. Did you know Cam'ron is real life cape designer? Are you not following @mr_camron on the 'gram? All this and more on Rap of Ages.
Episode 5: Jay-Z “Money, Cash, Hoes “
What's the easiest rapping assignment of all time? Money, cash, hoes, money, cash, what? Join us as we look back on one of 1998's hottest collaborations: DMX, Jay-Z, Swizz Beats all together for the last time. Find out why, and more, this week on Rap of Ages.
Episode 6: Pras featuring Mya and ODB “Ghetto Supastar”
Grab your popcorn, Rap of Ages is going to the movies! Ghetto Supastar was the theme song to DJ Turntable's favorite movie, Bulworth. Warren Beatty Djing, ODB sneaking into booths, assasinations, obscenity?! Take a step back in time, and explore the first hip-hop song nominated for an Oscar, and find out what happened to the third member of the Fugees.
Episode 7: Eminem “My Name Is”
Hi Kids! Did you know that My Name Is is one of the most important tracks in rap history? Listen to us and do exactly what we did. Take a closer look at the incredible story of how Marshall Mathers met Andre Young, and how a ornery white boy from Detroit changed the game.
Episode 8: Big Pun “Still Not A Player”
In our season finale, we cover hip-hop's biggest Latino recording artist, (Big Pun intended!). Still Not a Player proves that sometimes the clean version is better than the dirty version, and that the Boogie Down Bronx still misses Christopher Lee Rios. Come learn how Big Pun broke down wall for latinos in hip-hop, and how his influence on the rap game still looms large more than 18 years after his death. RIP Pun.