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Take It Personal (Ep 195: New Music '26)
26 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 54 min
For our 17th episode of 2026, we’re doing something we rarely do on TIP: play new music. This is our first new music episode since January, and we’ve got some catching up to do. Lees meer
We put together a bunch of ’26 bangers that represent what we’ve been feeling this year. The goal of these shows is to expose us dinosaurs to good music being made today—and there’s a lot of it.
As we get older, our tastes change, our listening habits change, and the time we have to keep our ears to the street isn’t what it used to be. So we do the heavy lifting, and hopefully you walk away with some new tracks for your playlist.
We’ve got music from Czarface, AZ, Benny The Butcher, Bruiser Wolf, MC Eiht, Rome Streetz, Mathematics, Tash, The Game, Open Mike Eagle, Natural Elements, Tierra Whack, 38 Spesh, Hus Kingpin, Apollo Brown & Skyzoo and much more.
Plus, we debut our first live HipHopTrivia.com game with host Quest. At the break, the crew battles it out while you play along at home.
We’ve also teamed up with Coalmine Records for giveaways all fall long, so listen for details on how to enter and leave your comment below! Get ready.
This is our New Music Episode.
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Take It Personal - Meyhem Lauren Interview (2026)
16 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One. Lees meer
No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.
Fall is officially here, and if you missed it, we had a huge TIP merch drop last month. New tees, hats, hoodies and even some TIP coffee mugs.
All inspired by our logo series, paying homage to EPMD, De La Soul, MF DOOM, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Public Enemy and Metallica. We’ve got super soft Comfort Colors tees and Champion hoodies. Enter promo code FALL15 at checkout to save 15% on your entire order.
Represent your favorite podcast in style. And if you want to support Take It Personal, there’s no better way than becoming a Patreon member. Join today and start enjoying all the great benefits.
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Take It Personal (Ep 194: Fall Classic)
12 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 24 min
Our Fall Classic is here. Episode 194 is our Timz ’n’ Hood Chek episode. The times they are a-changin’. Lees meer
Cool mornings, crisp nights and leaves changing colors. Football Sundays, October baseball and some hot soup, muthafucka, like Clarence Williams III wanted in that one Attica movie.
Speaking of movies, Halloween raised us many of us. Those Thanksgiving plates and driving with the windows cracked just enough to feel that chill. Every season needs a soundtrack.
We’ve got Group Home, Das EFX, Big L, Miilkbone, Lord Finesse, The Fab 5, Tragedy, Bahamadia, Redman and M.O.P. to help set the mood.
Throw on a flannel, turn it up (or light it up) and watch the original heads come out to play. This is our Fall Classic.
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Take It Personal (Ep 193: Table for One) with Meyhem Lauren
7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
On Episode 193 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re joined by our old friend Meyhem Lauren. Lees meer
Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One.
No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.
Fall is officially here, and if you missed it, we had a huge TIP merch drop last month. New tees, hats, hoodies and even some TIP coffee mugs.All inspired by our logo series, paying homage to EPMD, De La Soul, MF DOOM, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Public Enemy and Metallica. We’ve got super soft Comfort Colors tees and Champion hoodies. Enter promo code FALL15 at checkout to save 15% on your entire order.
Represent your favorite podcast in style. And if you want to support Take It Personal, there’s no better way than becoming a Patreon member. Join today and start enjoying all the great benefits.
Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
📸 Instagram: @takeitpersonalradio
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💖 Patreon: patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
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Take It Personal - Deadly Threat Interview
21 september 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities. Lees meer
But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.
We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.
Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.
So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.
COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.
We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.
The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.
More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.
Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.
We get into:
• His East Coast influence
• Rakim & Kurupt
• Growing up with DJ Pooh & Bobcat
• Breaking with the Wild Style Crew
• The origins of the Likwit Crew
• Befriending Ice Cube during his Above the Law beef
• Debuting on Color Blind and how the record came together
• Working with King Tee and being around Tha Triflin’ Album and 21 & Over
• Writing for 2Pac, Eazy-E & Yo-Yo
• The St. Ides commercial
• Touring with then-labelmates Edo G & Black Sheep
• Walking from the Bronx to Brooklyn with Edo G just to get some weed
• The Friday soundtrack
• The story behind NY ’87
• Working with Dr. Dre
• Breaking down Sickinnahead
• The Mack 10 origin story — when he wa… -
Take It Personal (Ep 192: Cold Case Files) with Threat
18 september 2026 · 2 uur 56 min
On Episode 192 of Take It Personal Radio, we debut our newest series, Cold Case Files. Lees meer
Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities.
But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.
We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.
Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.
So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.
COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.
We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.
The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.
More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.
Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.
We get into:
• His East Coast influence
• Rakim & Kurupt
• Growing up with DJ Pooh & Bobcat
• Breaking with the Wild Style Crew
• The origins of the Likwit Crew
• Befriending Ice Cube during his Above the Law beef
• Debuting on Color Blind and how the record came together
• Working with King Tee and being around Tha Triflin’ Album and 21 & Over
• Writing for 2Pac, Eazy-E & Yo-Yo
• The St. Ides commercial
• Touring with then-labelmates Edo G & Black Sheep
• Walking from the Bronx to Brooklyn with Edo G just to get some weed
• The Friday soundtrack
• The story behind NY ’87
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Take It Personal (Ep 191: Chill With That)
2 september 2026 · 3 uur 12 min
On Episode 191 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with the final installment of our Summertime Series. Lees meer
As we head into the long weekend, we put together a show to keep you bouncing through all your Labor Day activities. Two killer mixes featuring Ill Al Skratch, Nice & Smooth, O.C., Masta Ace, Davina, Erykah Badu, Black Moon plus a homage to D'Angelo, Biggie, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Jay-Z and Tha Dogg Pound.
At the break, we discuss what some of us did on our summertime hiatus, bicker, banter—you know, the usual TIP activities.
Hit play, enjoy, and then hit play again.
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Take It Personal (Ep 190: Listen to the Right Thing)
5 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 28 min
On Episode 190 of Take It Personal Radio, we're resuming our Summertime Series, but this time with a little help from the Spike Lee classic Do the Right Thing. Lees meer
What better way than to marry this quintessential summer classic along with some hip-hop classics? So whether you're on a stoop in Brooklyn sweating your balls off or fishing somewhere in the Florida Keys, this episode is for you.
What better way than to marry this quintessential summer classic along with some hip-hop classics? We have two mixes for you, done in free-form, spanning decades and different styles of hip-hop, yet all perfect for the summertime grooves.
So whether you're on a stoop in Brooklyn sweating your balls off or fishing somewhere in the Florida Keys, this episode is for you.
DJ 360 lets the poison out on this one with a classic bedroom mix like back the day with innovating blends, newly inspired remixes and bangers from from P.E., ATCQ, Brand Nubian, Digable Planets, Gang Starr, Double Trouble, Jigmastas, Kenny Dope, Special Ed, Blahazay Blahzay, Fela Kuti, Slick Rick and much more.
You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
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Take It Personal (Ep 189: '97 Mentality)
20 juli 2026 · 2 uur 44 min
On Episode 189 of Take It Personal Radio, we're taking a brief intermission from our Summertime Series to remind everyone that no matter how far we go into the commercial abyss, especially during these summer sessions, we can easily do a 180 and showcase the beautiful side of the obscurities of the '90s. Lees meer
We've got music from Company Flow, CRU, Organized Konfusion, No I.D., Diamond D, Boogiemonsters, Atmosphere, Del, Casual, Latryx, Royal Flush, Ram Squad, Chubb Rock, Krumb Snatcha and Capone-N-Noreaga.
At the break, Dick Knickerbocker returns with a game of Hip-Hop Jeopardy, where you can play along with us, test your knowledge and see if you can hang with the TIP crew.
You're listening to Take It Personal Radio—
where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
and the music always speaks louder than words.Peace to our listeners worldwide, our Patreon family, and our summer sponsors. We appreciate you all!
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Take It Personal (Ep 188: A Long Hot Summer)
7 juli 2026 · 3 uur 2 min
On Episode 188 of Take It Personal Radio, we're continuing our summertime sessions. Last episode we hit you with the party vibes. This time, we're taking it to the basement. Lees meer
We've got music from Masta Ace, AZ, Mos Def, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Hieroglyphics, People Under the Stairs, Styles of Beyond, Dilated Peoples, Kardinal Offishall, Brother Ali, The LOX, Freeway, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and much more.
At the break, we're going to upset a bunch of listeners with some of our hip-hop revelations. Who has the worst takes? Let us know!
Peace to our listeners worldwide, our Patreon family, and our summer sponsors. We appreciate you all!
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Take It Personal (Ep 187: Party Grooves)
13 juni 2026 · 3 uur 9 min
On Episode 187 of Take It Personal Radio, we're officially entering the summertime season. Last episode was full of beef, murder and mayhem, so despite being Ep 187, we decided to hit you with our first summertime show. Just good party vibes for the car rides, poolside lounging, beach days and backyard barbecues. Lees meer
We've got music from Little Shawn, Miilkbone, Tracey Lee, AZ, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Busta Rhymes, SWV, Raekwon, The Beatnuts, KRS-One, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Gang Starr, Trigger Tha Gambler, Lords of the Underground, Da Brat, Jay-Z, Groove Theory, Big Pun, Redman and much more.
At the break, we dive into these party grooves and give away prizes courtesy of Boundless Audio, Homage and Mr. Chico International. Plus, one lucky listener will take home a pack of Take It Personal baseball cards.
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• Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% offYou’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
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Take It Personal (Ep 186: Beef)
2 juni 2026 · 4 uur 19 min
On Episode 186 of Take It Personal Radio, we're diving headfirst into one of hip-hop's most compelling traditions: the beef record. We've assembled some of the greatest diss tracks and rivalries in rap history and woven them into one cinematic audio documentary. Lees meer
From Boogie Down Productions vs. MC Shan and LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee, Hammer, Ice-T and Canibus to N.W.A vs. Ice Cube, Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and 2Pac vs. everybody, we explore the battles that shaped the culture. We also revisit clashes including Ice Cube vs. Cypress Hill, Ice Cube vs. Common, DJ Quik vs. MC Eiht, Uncle Luke vs. Dr. Dre, and more.
There’s far too much history to cover in a single episode, but we do what TIP does best: deliver a carefully curated, immersive listening experience packed with legendary records, unforgettable moments, and the stories behind hip-hop’s most infamous feuds.
Press play and experience the beefs that helped define rap music.
At the break, we dissect these rap beefs. The good ones, the bad ones, even the embarrassing ones. And we have a bunch of giveaways as well thanks to Boundless Audio, Mike's Hot Honey, Homage, Get On Down Records, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico International and the Late Night Record Pool.
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Take It Personal (Ep 185: Hip-Hop Quotables Pt. 2)
13 mei 2026 · 2 uur 25 min
On Episode 185 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re bringing you the second installment of our Hip-Hop Quotables series. This time around, we’ve got verses from Kurupt, Common, Prodigy, Keith Murray, Jadakiss, Scarface, Eminem, Black Thought and more. At the break, we dissect some of these quotables. Lees meer
We talk Biggie, Keith Murray, and even get into a few unpopular opinions—which is always fun.
Shouts to our sponsors Mike’s Hot Honey, Homage, Boundless Audio, Get On Down, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico, and Late Night Record Pool.
Keep it locked for some incredibly dope giveaways all summer long, right here on Take It Personal Radio.
• Mike’s Hot Honey
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• Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% offYou’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
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Take It Personal (Ep 184: Hip-Hop Quotables)
24 april 2026 · 3 uur
On Episode 184 of Take It Personal Radio, we bring you the first installment of Hip-Hop Quotables. We’ve selected a collection of memorable verses and put them together for an incredible show. Lees meer
Featuring verses from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap, LL Cool J, Redman, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, Big L, Canibus, Big Pun, Inspectah Deck, Mos Def, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jay Electronica, Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM and more.
This is Part 1 of Hip-Hop Quotables. The replay value is off the charts on this one—and we’re just getting started.
Reminder: 5/1 is the last day to order our newest TIPSober! baseball cards:
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Take It Personal Flashback (Ode To 1992)
9 april 2026 · 2 uur 37 min
On today's flashback episode, we're hitting you with our '92 celebration, and we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team. Lees meer
Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few.
At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music.
Thanks to our extended family, the listeners. We appreciate your continued support, whether it's copping merch or being a Patreon member. Your contributions are what helps fuel this machine and we can't thank you enough. Remember, all of our episodes can be downloaded (for free) directly on our website or you can stream on all major platforms!
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and the music always speaks louder than words.📸 Instagram: @takeitpersonalradio
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Take It Personal (Ep 183: The Smooth Criminal on Beat Breaks)
4 april 2026 · 3 uur 14 min
On Episode 183 of Take It Personal Radio, we're delivering you another special sample driven episode. Like we did a few episodes back with Method Man, we're now giving Nas the same treatment. All these songs feature a Nas sample. Many of which you'll recognize and some maybe new discoveries. Lees meer
We've got music from Real Live, Royal Flush, Black Attack, Bahamadia, Scientific, Masta Ace, Big L, Mac Miller, Ras Kass, Lexicon, Mic Geronimo, Blacastan, Darc Mind, Reks, Jigmastas, Common and of course, Jay-Z.
At the break, we discuss our recent TIP outing at the Rakim concert. We answer some of your questions and discuss the impact Illmatic had on changing standards for a hip-hop classic. Keep it locked because this show is all about replayability!
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Take It Personal (Ep 182: Bob Power, You There?)
17 maart 2026 · 2 uur 52 min
On Episode 182 of Take It Personal Radio, we pay homage to the late, great Bob Power. Lees meer
More than an engineer, Bob was an architect of sound — helping shape the standard in hip-hop. From A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Common, to De La Soul, his legacy is woven into the culture.
This episode is dedicated to that legacy. At the break: we dive into Bob’s catalog, announce our Get On Down giveaway winners, and pay respects to another fallen soldier, Lord Sear.
You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
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Take It Personal (Ep 181: M-E-T-H-O-D to Our Madness)
7 maart 2026 · 2 uur 52 min
On Episode 181 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re doing something a little different. After 10 years and more than 180 shows, you’ve got to get a little creative. So we put together two remarkable mixes with one common theme: Method Man. Lees meer
These aren’t all songs that feature Method Man (although there are a few of those in here). Instead, these are joints that sample Method Man. And since there are so many great ones out there, we thought it would be a really cool idea to gather them all up and dedicate an entire episode to them.
We’ve got music from Shyheim, Ras Kass, E.C. Illa, Frankie Cutlass, Keith Murray, The Beatnuts, Artifacts, Lords of the Underground, Gang Starr, Apathy, Homeliss Derilek, 13, Kane & Abel, MF Grimm, Marley Marl, The Whoridas, Naughty By Nature and so much more.
At the break, we also talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for the 2026 induction — who truly belongs, who doesn’t, and who gets our vote.
You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.
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Take It Personal (Ep 180: Ode to The Abstract)
19 februari 2026 · 3 uur 45 min
On Episode 180 of Take It Personal Radio, we're celebrating one of the most influential artists in hip-hop history — a rapper, producer, DJ, and sonic architect best known as Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. Lees meer
We’ll be playing a wide range of tracks produced by Q-Tip — bootlegs, B-sides, and remixes — spanning artists like Apache, Diamond D, Run-D.M.C., Boogie Down Productions, Nas, Mobb Deep, Heavy D, LL Cool J, Roc Marci, Pusha T, plus a selection of non-album A Tribe Called Quest joints.
We’re hitting you with two mixes, all Q-Tip production. This is An Ode to The Abstract.
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Take It Personal (Ep 179: Random Rap)
5 februari 2026 · 3 uur 2 min
On Episode 179 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with some random rap — or as Kevlar calls it, good nuggets. Lees meer
This episode features music we've never played before in the show’s 10-year existence. You’ll hear joints from Young Zee, O.C., Ten Thieves, Dr. Oop, Brainsick Mob, Main One, Marley Marl, Big Tabb, Grand Agent, Prince Po, Terra Tounge, Lord Finesse, Junclassic, Da Youngstas, Pep Love, Jay Biz, and Saukrates.
At the break, we answer all your submitted questions and break down what makes up a perfect banger. Is it the beat? Is it the rhymes? Or is it the hook?
Shouts to our latest sponsor, Late Night Record Pool. Enter promo code TIP10 to get your first month for just $10. DJs, head over to latenightrecordpool.com, where you’ll spend hours downloading music like the good ol’ days of Napster and Limewire — but legal.
We’re also giving away some vinyl from the good folks at Get On Down on the next episode. To enter, respond in the comment section with your favorite banger from this episode, and you’ll be entered to win.
Stay tuned — because if you want to know what separates us from the rest, it’s the episode you’re about to hear.
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Take It Personal (Ep 178: The New Music Episode)
20 januari 2026 · 3 uur 19 min
First show of 2026. We’re rewinding to 2025 with new(er) joints from the last six months that stayed in heavy rotation. If you were in a coma in 2025 and want to know what you missed, this one’s for you! Lees meer
Longer talk breaks on this episode as we get into the year’s standouts, the nonstop grind of Skyzoo, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, and Conductor Williams, Method Man’s resurgence, and finally locking in that long-promised D.I.T.C. tribute.
If you don’t want to hear us yap, as always, the music-only version lives on Patreon with all our other episodes.
We’ve got some really cool stuff on deck, plus lots of giveaways coming up—especially a dope one from Get On Down.
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Take It Personal (Ep 177: The Rock Show)
25 december 2025 · 2 uur 32 min
If rock music isn’t your thing, this episode probably isn’t either — and that’s fine. We’ve got 176 others waiting for you. Lees meer
But if you live for great records, bold ideas, and the kind of genre-bending that Danger Mouse mastered and the legendary DJ Spinbad (R.I.P.) made feel effortless, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Big Pun over Journey.
Biggie over Pink Floyd.
Scarface over The Eagles.
A Tribe Called Quest over Jimi Hendrix.
KRS-One over Oasis.
Nas over Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Slick Rick over Nirvana.
Dr. Dre over Phil Collins.
Crooklyn Dodgers over Stone Temple Pilots.
Organized Konfusion over Blue Oyster Cult.
N.W.A. over The Mamas & The Papas.These mash-ups weren’t on your Take It Personal bingo card — and that’s the point. Expect the unexpected.
This episode delivers two heavy-duty mixes pulling from Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Who, Rush, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, Redman, Beastie Boys, RUN-DMC, Public Enemy, and more. At the break, we crack it open with some listener Q&A, then push things forward in Mix 2 by jumping ahead and hitting you with modern rock classics.
So yeah — this one might be sitting under your Christmas tree right now. But make no mistake: it’s destined for that Take It Personal shelf.
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Take It Personal (Ep 175: 2Pac Tribute Part 2)
10 november 2025 · 4 uur 9 min
We hit you with the bangers in Part 1…
But Part 2? That’s the one for the real heads. Lees meerIt seems like Part 2s are always the fan favorites — more obscure, more cohesive, more personal. We came out swinging for the masses last time, but this round, we’re diving deep. The music isn’t in strict chronological order, but it feels like a journey — from Pac’s earliest work all the way to Makaveli. You’ll hear the deep album cuts, the rare joints, and the timeless fan favorites.
We’ve got the collabos — and I guarantee a few joints you’ve probably never heard before. Treach, Big Daddy Kane, Freddie Foxxx, South Central Cartel, Above the Law, Young Lay, Richie Rich, E-40, Too $hort, Boot Camp Clik, Dogg Pound, and even Hammer all show up on this one.
Three mixes in total — 4+ hours here and 3.5 on Part 1. That’s over seven and a half hours of 2Pac.
At the break, we’re giving away a few autographed copies of Jeff Pearlman’s Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur.
As always, this is Take It Personal Radio — the home of hip-hop history and timeless tributes, giving legends like 2Pac their due.
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Take It Personal - Jeff Pearlman Interview (Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur)
25 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 6 min
We’re joined by New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman, who stops by to talk all things 2Pac. Jeff’s new book, Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, is in stores now. Lees meer
This isn’t your typical biography — it’s honest, unfiltered, and deeply researched. It’s arguably the most complete and insightful 2Pac bio ever written.
Over the course of two-plus hours, we dive deep into the book as Jeff shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss. And for those familiar with his earlier work — from Sports Illustrated and ESPN to books on Bo Jackson, Barry Bonds, the ’86 Mets, Brett Favre, Roger Clemens, and his Showtime book that inspired HBO’s Winning Time — we even touch on some of those classics too.
We’re also giving away a few signed copies of Jeff’s new book!
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Take It Personal (Ep 174: 2Pac Tribute) with Jeff Pearlman
21 oktober 2025 · 5 uur 26 min
Coming off our Eminem tribute, we’re going back-to-back with another one. This time, we’re paying homage to one of the most polarizing artists of all time: 2Pac. Lees meer
You might remember way back in episode 16, we dropped a 2Pac mini-mix for our West Coast Classics series. Well, here we are — 158 episodes later — finally giving you our official 2Pac Tribute.
We’re joined by New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman, who stops by to talk all things 2Pac. Jeff’s new book, Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, is in stores now. This isn’t your typical biography — it’s honest, unfiltered, and deeply researched. It’s arguably the most complete and insightful 2Pac bio ever written.
Over the course of two-plus hours, we dive deep into the book as Jeff shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss. And for those familiar with his earlier work — from Sports Illustrated and ESPN to books on Bo Jackson, Barry Bonds, the ’86 Mets, Brett Favre, Roger Clemens, and his Showtime book that inspired HBO’s Winning Time — we even touch on some of those classics too.
We’re also giving away a few signed copies of Jeff’s new book! And of course, you know how TIP does tributes — two full mixes spanning Pac’s early years, from the Digital Underground days through Death Row and everything in between.
We’re weaving through eras to keep the music fresh, with collabs, crazy clips, freestyles, and the timeless classics. There’s so much to cover that we’re even blessing you with a Part 2 coming this November.
2Pac would have turned 54 years old today. He died at just 25. Think about that — he’s been gone longer than he lived, and yet his influence remains as strong as ever. No matter how you feel about him, there’s no denying the impact he had on music and culture.
2Pac wasn’t a lyricist in the traditional sense, but nobody matched his emotion, passion, or message. You felt every word he wrote. For us, that connection outweighs any technical metric.…
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Take It Personal (Ep 173: Eminem Tribute - The Early Years)
10 oktober 2025 · 4 uur 4 min
It’s finally time we pay homage to one of the best to ever do it. Maybe it took us a little longer because we know how polarizing Eminem can be — but Take It Personal has always been about cataloging music, honoring the culture, and letting the music speak louder than our words. Lees meer
On today’s episode, we bring you our Eminem Tribute: The Early Years. You either love him, hate him, or fall somewhere in between — and that’s why we drew a line in the sand and focused on what we feel were his best years: the early years.
We’re taking it all the way back to the beginning and stopping around 2001 — when hunger, chaos, and genius collided.
There’s no denying the impact Eminem had on hip-hop. We cover everything from Soul Intent, Infinite, The Slim Shady EP and LP, to The Marshall Mathers LP. We’ve got the demos, the collabos, the diss tracks, the underground gems — and even a few joints you’ve probably never heard before.
This is more than a tribute — it’s a time capsule. From basement recordings to chart-toppers, we’re celebrating the raw, unfiltered energy that made Em a legend.
Press play, turn it up, and relive The Early Years with Take It Personal Radio.
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Take It Personal (Ep 172: The Sample Show)
22 september 2025 · 3 uur 16 min
We packed this one heavy — over 94 tracks deep — so if you’re looking for the ultimate sampling experience, you just found it. We’re talking straight bangers from The O’Jays, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers, Al Green, Three Dog Night, Bobby Caldwell, George Benson, Aretha Franklin, DeBarge, The Floaters, and a whole lot more. Lees meer
But we don’t just show you where it started — we hit you with where it went. De La Soul, Black Sheep, Wu-Tang, Gang Starr, Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, Biggie, 2Pac, Common… yeah, it’s one of those episodes.
Press play, then run it back, because this episode is built for year-long rotation. This is Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends get their flowers, and the music always talks the loudest.
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Take It Personal (Ep 171: 1992 Tribute Pt. 5)
28 augustus 2025 · 3 uur 28 min
We’re closing out our 1992 Tribute series with the 5th and final installment—and we’re throwing everything at you. This episode is packed with joints from Kwame, Rough House Survivors, Young Black Teenagers, Home Team, Chi-Ali, Hard Knocks, MC Serch, Mobb Deep, The Brand New Heavies, and Gang Starr. We’re also showing some southern love with tracks from Willie D, Bushwick Bill, Gangsta Nip, and UGK. Lees meer
At the break, we take it back to The Price Is Right, guessing what everyday items cost in ’92. We talk one-hit wonders, get into a hilarious debate over whether the Geto Boys ever spelled their name with an “H,” and wrap up our B-Side giveaways with the last of the tees.
Of course, we salute our Patreon fam and even manage to sneak in some discussion (and disses) about newer releases—because why not?
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Take It Personal (Ep 170: 1992 Tribute Pt. 4 - Westcoast Edition)
13 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 58 min
On episode 170, we’re dropping the 4th installment of our 1992 Tribute — West Coast Edition. After this, just one more episode remains to wrap up our summer-long series. Lees meer
We’ve got Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, DJ Quik, Cypress Hill, House of Pain, The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, Paris, Compton’s Most Wanted, Spice 1, Too $hort, Above The Law, RBL Posse, Da Lench Mob… and that’s only the beginning.
We’re also announcing Round 2 of our B-Side Buttons Giveaway! If you haven’t entered yet, this is your last shot.
Here’s how:
Post your favorite single or album from 1992
Tell us why it’s your pick
Tag us in your post
Don’t want to leave it to chance? Head to bsidebuttons.com, use promo code TIP25, and save 25% off your entire order.
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Take It Personal (Ep 169: 1992 Tribute Pt. 3)
22 juli 2025 · 3 uur 8 min
On episode 169, we're hitting you with the 3rd installment of our 1992 Tribute. We've got plenty more on deck before we put a bow on one of the most incredible years in hip-hop. Episode 169 is a bit more obscure as we dig deeper and pull-out the b-sides, remixes and some of those deep album cuts. Lees meer
We've got music from Lord Finesse, Showbiz & A.G., Diamond D, Grand Puba, Ultramagnetic MC's, Positive K, Red Hot Lover Tone, Chubb Rock, Chi-Ali, Zhigge, X-Clan and Eric B. & Rakim. We also announce some of the winners of our B-Side Buttons & Shirts giveaway.
If you haven't entered, there's still time! Simply post your favorite single or album from 1992, tell us the reason why and be sure to tag us or if you don't' want to test your luck, head on over to bsidebuttons.com enter promo code TIP25 and save 25% off your entire order.
Big announcement for our Patreon members! Besides having early access to all episodes, including a Patreon exclusive "music only" episode, all members can now stream Take It Personal directly on our Patreon page without any commercial interruptions. Stream directly on the app or even your Carplay or Airplay and experience TIP in a whole new way.
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Take It Personal (Ep 168: 1992 Tribute Pt. 2)
1 juli 2025 · 3 uur 31 min
On episode 168, we're hitting you our 2nd installment of our 1992 Tribute and this time we brought a special guest to sit-in on our '92 discussions. Lees meer
We talk...
Ice Cube's dominance
Best producer on the mic
BMG/Columbia House
Pete Rock reinventing the wheel
Guilty pleasures
DJ Quik
P.E.'s decline
The Source Mic Ratings
After listening to part 1, it's impossible not to have 1992 in the conversation as the GOAT year. We continue to hit you with incredible tracks from EPMD, Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Redman, Compton's Most Wanted, Lord Finesse, Double XX Posse, Fu-Schnickens, plus we have two medleys dedicated to Pete Rock and Diamond D.
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Take It Personal (Ep 167: 1992 Tribute Pt. 1)
16 juni 2025 · 3 uur 9 min
On episode 167, we're hitting you our first installment of our 1992 Tribute. This is one of the most incredible years with arguably the most classic tracks to come out of it. We've got music from Dr. Dre, Grand Puba, Ice Cube, The Pharcyde, Das EFX, Redman, Diamond D, Main Source, Beastie Boys and Pete Rock & CL Smooth Lees meer
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Take It Personal (Ep 50: The Official Hieroglyphics Tribute) with Del, Casual, Domino & Tajai
7 juni 2025 · 6 uur 36 min
On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of episode 50, our Hieroglyphics Tribute. This was a mammoth one. We've got special guests Slug, Murs, Apathy, J-Zone, The Grouch & Breakbeat Lou stopping by. We interview Del, Domino, Casual & Tajai and they've got stories for days! Lees meer
Del talks about doing shrooms with Q-Tip to Casual freestyling with Pharoahe Monch at the Gavin. We touch on Casual vs. Saafir and the impact it had on battle rap. We unfortunately find out Ice Cube wasn’t a fan of Gang Starr and thought Kool Keith was too weird. Del explains what it was like not only being cousins with Ice Cube, but their musical similarities and his involvement earlier on in his career.
We learn about Del’s feelings towards the Gorillaz, while Domino breaks down just about every Hiero collaboration imaginable. We talk I Wish My Brother George Was Here, ’93 Til Infinity, No Need For Alarm, Fear Itself, Like It Should Be and No Man’s Land. We discuss their rap dominance prior to being dropped by the label. Tajai’s breaks down his feelings towards the group’s sophomore album and the importance of each album sounding different.
This episode can be a slow burn or a fast one, but we all know Hiero is til infinity!
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Take It Personal (Ep 166: Crazy Drunken Style)
3 juni 2025 · 2 uur 39 min
On episode 166, we're taking it back to 1993. One of our favorite years in hip-hop. We've got music from Erick Sermon, Black Moon, Yaggfu Front, Funkdoobiest, Lords of the Underground, Akinyele, KRS-One, Tim Dog, Nice & Smooth, Ultramagnetic MC's, Geto Boys, Leaders of the New School, Fat Joe & Masta Ace Lees meer
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Take It Personal Flashback (Kool G. Rap Tribute) with Kool G. Rap
29 mei 2025 · 7 uur 14 min
On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 86 & 87, our Kool G. Rap Tribute. This 7+ hour episode features music from one of the most prolific rappers to ever touch mic. Lees meer
When you hear the term "your rappers favorite rapper", they're are talking about Kool G. Rap. Whether you consider him the G.O.A.T. or somewhere in your Top 5, there is no denying that Kool G. Rap is one most influential rappers of all-time.
Whether you like Nas, Jay, Big, Pun, Em, Black Thought or any other great lyricist, just know they're great because of Kool G. Rap. The multis, the wordplay, the humor, the violence, the voice and god-like ability to tell a story, there is NOBODY quite like him.
The man of the hour sat down with us to discuss his illustrious career. We talk Marley Marl, Eric B., Kane and the whole Juice Crew. We get into his favorite mobster movies, favorite verse of all-time and we even make him pick his own top 5. We discuss Nas, Black Thought, Masta Ace, Pun and Necro. We even cover the Rawkus debacle and much more.
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Take It Personal (Ep 165: Val Kilmer)
20 mei 2025 · 2 uur 27 min
Chances are you listen to Take It Personal because you're stuck in the golden era. But every once in a while, we feel it's our responsibility to put a spotlight on today's music. Lees meer
On episode 165, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds. We always be a 90's centric show at heart, but we feel you might be missing out on some great music, especially from the independent artists out there.
Side A
Why-D - Poetical Warfare feat. Planet Asia & Masta Ace
Smif-N-Wessun - Medina feat. Pharoahe Monch
The High & Mighty - The Rose Bowel feat. Your Old Droog
The High & Mighty - Mos In Outs feat. Cage
Sol Messiah - Shiva feat. Mickey Factz & Planet Asia
Napoleon Da Legend & Giallo Point - Peace
Blu & August Fanon - Simple feat. Sene & Chester Watson
Blame & Preed One - Let It Go feat. Rakaa Iriscience & Blu
Ricks 73 - Fly Shit feat. El Da Sensei & Sadat X
Vinnie Paz - Two Knights
Precyce Politix - The Loyal
Krohme - Comrades feat. Cappadonna, Trife & Ty Farris
Method Man - Warriors Two, Cooley High feat. Benny The Butcher
Roc Marciano & DJ Premier - Armani Section
Side B
Coast Contra & Marco Polo - In Case You Forgot
The Pharcyde - Phabulous
Tha Alkaholiks - Mary Jane Part 2 feat. Planet Asia
Lords of the Underground & Snowgoons - What's Up feat. Onyx
Vinnie Paz - All Guns Full Ammo feat. Onyx
Bernadette Price - Shut Da fuck Up feat. Sean Price
Benny The Butcher - Toxic feat. Styles P
Mickey Diamond - Shrimp Noodles
Boldy James & Real Bad Man - It Factor feat. El-P
Queen Herawin - Manifest feat. Apathy & Mickey Factz
J-Live - Recognize Real
Hassan - The Art of Tongue-Fu
Jericho Jackson - Last Laugh feat. Domo Genesis & Oh No
Godfather Don & Jazz Spastiks - Straight from the Gutter
Brother Ali & Ant - Name of the One
Precyce Politix - God's Number feat. K-Hill
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Take It Personal (Ep 164: Xzibit Tribute + Interview) with Xzibit
1 mei 2025 · 6 uur 27 min
Ever since we first heard “Free Style Ghetto” off King Tee’s IV Life album, we were all-in on Xzibit. Here was this hungry rapper, sporting this distinct husky voice with an extraordinary flow, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to see him later on become a household name. Lees meer
Whether you first heard him with King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks or maybe you first caught Xzibit on Bitch Please or What’s The Difference, there is no denying that when you heard him, you knew it was something special.
We call this an interview, but it’s really a 2-hour discussion amongst rap fans and there is no bigger fan of rap than Mr. X to the Z.
On this episode we have 3 mixes with over 75 tracks highlighting his incredible career. We’ve got the classics, the features and all those obscure collabos for our underground heads.
This one of the most informative and entertaining interviews Xzibit has done.
Here’s what we got into:
• Leaving Albuquerque for Los Angeles.
• Debuting on Free Style Ghetto and working with King Tee and Tha Alkaholiks.
• Steve Rifkind signing him to Loud Records.
• Beefing with Steve Rifkind.
• Bigga B and Unity.
• Sir Jinx.
• What U See Is What U Get music video.
• Getting the phone call from Snoop Dogg.
• Dr. Dre changing his life.
• The Up In Smoke Tour.
• The 2Pac misunderstanding.
• Working with De La Soul.
• Working with Nate Dogg.
• Working with LL Cool J.
• Working with Pharoahe Monch.
• Why the Golden State Warriors album never happened and all their unreleased material.
• Saafir stories.
• The Sopranos, starting an acting career and Pimp My Ride.
• His golden girl acting teacher moonlighting as his sex therapist.
• Signing to Connor McGregor’s Greenback Records.
• Listening to Black Crows, Deftones, Peter Gabriel and Janis Jopin.
• Xzibit’s hip-hop producer Mount Rushmore.
• Kingmaker.Xzibit’s Kingmaker drops May 16th!
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Take It Personal Flashback (Ep 100: Wilt Chamberlain)
24 april 2025 · 4 uur 20 min
Take It Personal is back with our 1st show of 2022. On episode 100, we decided to do something a little different, something a little more personal. Each member hand picked 10 of their favorite tracks of all-time. 4 mixes in all. You, the listener, will decide which is the best 10-track mix of the 4. Lees meer
And as a little added bonus, we teamed up with Get On Down to giveaway a bunch of classic vinyl releases to some of our lucky listeners. To enter, listen to the 4-track bonus mix at the very end and then identify which favorite track belongs to which TIP member. Just how well do you think you know us after all these years? Without further ado, let's start off season 6 right with a banger. Enjoy episode 100!
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Take It Personal (Ep 163: Andre 3000 Tribute)
4 april 2025 · 3 uur 12 min
Since Y2K, 3K became a part-time rapper. It's been a discussion for the last 25 years. After Stankonia dropped, there were frequent rumors about Outkast was breaking up to pursue solo careers. Lees meer
Those rumors lingered for years, then we got what we thought was going to be their last album as a group. Thanks to some label politics, contractual obligations and marketing trickery at its finest, we didn't really get the last Outkast album, we got Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, which was precisely the start of their solo careers.
It's not like many of us didn't want this, it's that we didn't expect it. And we certainly didn't expect Andre 3000 to stray from the very thing that made us appreciate him and that was his otherworldly ability at rapping. Big Boi would an ace on any staff, but his partner happened to be an all-time great. Andre Benjamin solidified that status after the 3rd consecutive classic, Aquemini in 1998.
In just 4 short years, Andre jumped the line and entered the top emcee lists. He became a favorite for many and a GOAT for some. He was the reason fans outside of the South even paid attention to it. Sure, groups like Geto Boys, U.G.K., 8Ball & MJG and 2 Live Crew helped paved the way but like Andre said at The Source Awards, "I'm tired of them closed minded folks, it's like we gotta demo tape but don't nobody want to hear it. But it's like this: the South got something to say, that's all I got to say."
The Dirty South was born and a legend was made. And like many legends, we marvel at them for as long as they allow us to. Stars fade for various reasons. Some to an untimely death. Some get caught up in the fame and some simply losing the passion. Whether it's Jimi Hendrix, Joy Division, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def, Kurt Cobain, 2Pac or Jeff Buckley, losing the ability to witness their greatness isn't something us fans can come to grips with.
Andre is a unicorn. He's always had a unique style and sound. He was mature beyond his years. He had a remarkable abilit…
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Take It Personal (Ep 162: Easy Back It Up)
3 april 2025 · 2 uur 19 min
No, this isn't a Grand Puba album spotlight, although he is certainly deserving of one. This is quick trip down memory lane, where the music wasn't as dark, the tracks had more bounce, more harmony and in some cases, more flavor. We're dusting off those Girbaud jeans, that favorite Tommy Hilfiger you wore twice-a-week to school and your fresh '92 Polo Sport jacket. Lees meer
We got the perfect music to accompany you on this journey from EPMD, Grand Puba, Positive K, Chubb Rock, Biz Markie, 3rd Bass, Black Sheep, Diamond D, Freestyle Fellowship, Boogie Down Productions, X-Clan and Del tha Funkee Homosapien.
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Take It Personal (Ep 161: Cold)
2 april 2025 · 2 uur 37 min
On episode 161, we're hitting you with some winter vibes. Grab your Triple Fat Goose, your Helly Hansen or dust-off that Avirex and get ready for a cold one. Lees meer
We got music from Group Home, GZA, Smoothe da Hustler, Shadez of Brooklyn, Finsta Bundy, Choclair, Real Live, Mobb Deep, Onyx, Frankenstein, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse and Mic Geronimo.
You've still got time to enter our Get On Down giveaway, listen to episode 160 for the rules and be sure to tag us to enter.
Next-up is our first guest of 2025 and it's gonna blow your mind.
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Take It Personal (Ep 160: 1988 Tribute Pt. 2)
1 april 2025 · 3 uur 5 min
This is part 2 of our 1988 Tribute and we've teamed up with Get On Down to giveaway some goodies from '88 like vinyl from Run-D.M.C., Kid 'N Play, Too $hort and even a dope-ass Slick Rick action figure. Lees meer
We're hitting you with 2 jam-packed mixes featuring classics from EPMD, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Geto Boys, MC Shy D, Masters of Ceremony, Original Concept, N.W.A., Jungle Brothers, 2 Live Crew, De La Soul, Stetsasonic, Biz Markie, Sir-Mix-A-Lot, Schoolly D and Tuff Crew.
Get ready for another incredible TIP episode to put on the shelf. Enjoy!
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Take It Personal (Ep 159: 1988 Tribute Pt. 1)
1 april 2025 · 2 uur 50 min
We're back with another banger. This marks our 9th season of Take It Personal and we couldn't think of a better way to start-off the new year. Lees meer
This is part 1 of our 1988 Tribute and we're hitting you with everything from Public Enemy, EPMD, Slick Rick, Ultramagnetic MC's , Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Boogie Down Productions, Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Jungle Brothers, Biz Markie, Stetsasonic, Ice-T, MC Lyte, The 7A3, Steady B, Three Times Dope, Too $hort and Marley Marl to name a few.
We're leaving no stones unturned on this '88 masterpiece. Don't forget to show us love if you're like what we're throwing down. Join our Patreon family and receive special benefits of being a member like early releases, mix-only shows and exclusive TIP episodes only available on Patreon. And now, let's start the show!
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Take It Personal (Ep 158: Have You Heard? II)
1 april 2025 · 2 uur 33 min
Most of you failed miserably with our last Have You Heard episode, so we're running it back to close-out 2024. Lees meer
This show has 28 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes. Keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions, just the ones you hear on this episode.
We're going on the honor system and there's no honor in being a crumb bum. Keep score at home and then return to our episode post on Instagram or Facebook and share with us how many you've heard before.
You know we had to show some Rickey love on this jawn, so it made sense to drop this episode on 12/24/24 and peace to Oakland indie label ABB on the logo flip. We also snuck in some love for a few fallen soldiers this year like Bo$$, Ka, Saafir and Chino XL on this episode.
Point Levels: 28 = Supreme Clientele
25 = Don’t Sweat The Technique
20 = Dah Shinin
15 = No Need For Alarm
10 = Slaughtahouse
5 = Stankonia
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Take It Personal (Ep 151: Dah Shinin' Album Spotlight) with General Steele
1 april 2025 · 4 uur 15 min
On episode 151, we're teleporting back to 1995. If you had a 5-disc CD changer in the whip, chances are you had Dah Shinin' in one of those slots. Lees meer
Tek and Steele announced their presence with authority on Enta da Stage in '93, then dropped the classic Bucktown b/w Let's Git It On single in early '94, which had everyone patiently waiting for their album.
In January '95, the wait was over and Dah Shinin' immediately became a favorite. With their witty harmonizing 1-2 punch, along with the Da Beatminerz, Dah Shinin' was classic upon first listen and the birth of what we now know as the Boot Camp Clik.
We're joined by General Steele, as we go track-by-track with him on Dah Shinin'. Learn all about your favorites, whether it's Timz 'n' Hood Chek, Sound Bwoy Bureill, Bucktown, Hellucination, Let's Git It On or Cession at da Doghillee. Steele shares intimate details about the making of every track, including the remixes and some non-album cuts.
Steele also shares some hilarious and fascinating stories about recording @ D&D Records, Buckshot, Sean Price, working with Mary J. Blige and of course Tupac Shakur.
If you're a Smif-N-Wessun fan or a Boot Camp fan, you're not going to want to miss this episode!
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Take It Personal (Ep 149: A Tribute to Midnight Marauders)
31 maart 2025 · 1 uur 48 min
On episode 149, we're honoring this 1993 musical masterpiece. This classic ATCQ album embodies everything that made us me fall in love with hip-hop. It was pure perfection. An absolute game changer and the album that helped usher in the 2nd golden era. Lees meer
Like what we’ve recently done with Paul’s Boutique, we strip this album completely and build it back using original samples in true TIP fashion. We reproduce this classic that’ll allow you to hear this album in a whole new way.
Get ready to relive 1993 all over again.
Side A
Midnight Marauders Tour Guide
Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
Award Tour (featuring Trugoy the Dove)
8 Million Stories
Sucka Nigga
Midnight (featuring Raphael Saadiq)
We Can Get Down
Side B
Electric Relaxation
Clap Your Hands
Oh My God (featuring Busta Rhymes)
Keep It Rollin'" (featuring Large Professor)
The Chase, Part II
Lyrics to Go
God Lives Through
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Take It Personal (Ep 148: Take It Down) with Pharoahe Monch
31 maart 2025 · 3 uur 10 min
On episode 148, we've got a bunch of new(er) music on deck like Rakim, Common & Pete Rock, Madlib, Conway The Machine, Chuck Strangers, Supastition, 2Mex, Fashawn, Apathy, Mach-Hommy, Your Old Droog, Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd, Rome Streetz, Da Beatminerz, Spice 1, Marv Won, Slum Village, Roc Marciano and Tha Dogg Pound to name a few. Lees meer
Plus, we have Pharoahe Monch stopping by to discuss his July 3rd concert at Lincoln Center in NYC, to celebrate the 25-Anniversary of his classic, Internal Affairs. Special guests include M.O.P., Large Professor, Talib Kweli, Styles & Prince Po, so you're not going to want to miss this show.
At the break, Pharoahe talks about his upcoming Roc Nation album, External Affairs. We get into his love for New York Mets, his natural fit with west coast artists, which super-producer he'd like to work with and find out if Stress (Remix) is a top ten remix of all-time. Plus we get into LL Cool J, J Dilla, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Buckwild and Nas.
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Take It Personal (Ep 144: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 2)
30 maart 2025 · 3 uur 15 min
Episode 144 is our final installment of our 2-part Little Brother tribute. We're finishing up this homage with your favorites from their illustrious catalog, as well as the compilations, mixtapes and other dope collabos. Lees meer
Our exclusive interview with Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh is now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out our new items in the TIP store and if you enter promo code "BROTHER" you'll save 20% off your entire order.
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Take It Personal (Ep 140: Fat Beats & Blunts)
29 maart 2025 · 2 uur 56 min
Welcome to season 7 of your favorite podcast. On episode 140, we're paying homage to a time in hip-hop, where the underground dominated our decks and digging at Fat Beats was the ultimate high. We've done 3 tributes to the indie hip-hop era, but sometimes you just want an episode to take you back to that special place. Lees meer
If you ever experienced running up those steps to Fat Beats to cop the latest record or maybe you ordered your records online, you knew the excitement of finally getting your hands on some of these classic records.
On this episode we have music from our friends High & Mighty, we've got Jigmastas, Juggaknots, The Arsonists, J-Live, L-Fudge, Company Flow, Can Ox, Mike Zoot, Jean Grae, Tony Bones and Lone Catalysts to name a few.
Stay tuned for upcoming TIP episodes, including our 2-part Ice Cube tribute and Del's No Need for Alarm album spotlight and interview.
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Take It Personal (Ep 143: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 1)
29 maart 2025 · 3 uur 14 min
Episode 143 is part 1 of our Little Brother tribute. We're deep diving in their catalog and hitting you with your favorites, the collabos, the bootlegs and b-sides, the mixtape joints and both Pooh and Phonte's solo work. Lees meer
Our exclusive interview with Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh is now streaming on all platforms. Be sure to check out our new items in the TIP store and if you enter promo code "BROTHER" you'll save 20% off your entire order.
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