Take It Personal
By Philaflava
Take It Personal Feb 01, 2017
Take It Personal (Ep 146: Vibes & Stuff)
On episode 146 we're bringing you vibes and stuff. After giving you nothing but tributes all year, we're pivoting to an episode of just lounging.
We've got music from The Mighty Mos Def, Aceyalone, People Under The Stairs, Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, J-Live, Common, Redman, Jay Electronica, Common and A Tribe Called Quest to name a few.
At the break, we're all over the place, as we discuss new music from Nas & DJ Premier as well as Common and Pete Rock. We get into the current rap beefs and debate what tribute we should tackle this summer on Take It Personal.
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Take It Personal (Ep 145: A Tribute to Paul's Boutique)
Episode 145 is something DJ 360 has dreamed about doing since 1989. To tackle the brilliance behind Paul's Boutique is no easy feat but on this episode you'll hear each track being reproduced with original samples, both original and new production all to breath new life into this 35 year old masterpiece.
Side A
- To All the Girls
- Shake Your Rump
- Johnny Ryall
- Egg Man
- High Plains Drifter
- The Sounds of Science
- 3-Minute Rule
- Hey Ladies
Side B
- 5-Piece Chicken Dinner
- Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun
- Car Thief
- What Comes Around
- Shadrach
- Ask for Janice
- B-Boy Bouillabaisse
- 59 Chrystie Street
- Get on the Mic
- Stop That Train
- A Year and a Day
- Hello Brooklyn
- Dropping Names
- Lay It on Me
- Mike on the Mic
- A.W.O.L.
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Take It Personal (Ep 144: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 2)
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.
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 143: Little Brother Tribute Pt. 1)
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.
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 142: Ice Cube Tribute Pt. 2)
Episode 142 is part 2 of our Ice Cube tribute. We're hitting you with the classic Cube features, collabos and soundtrack selections, as well as the continuation of our vintage Ice Cube discography.
You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.
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Take It Personal (Little Brother Interview)
Every once in a while, an interview turns more into a conversation amongst rap dudes. We anticipated having Rapper Big Pooh and Phonte for just 45 minutes, so when I tell you the interview lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes, it tells you just how funny and relatable these guys are to talk to. We covered an awful lot, yet it wasn't nearly enough once it was over. We discuss the May the Lord Watch documentary, their love for Beck or Bjork and their hate for Sci-Fi and its magical white people. We touch on their ridiculous stretch of music that ultimately burnt them out. We get into the brilliance of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ice Cube's Death Certificate, which is better Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders, and Dominican broads making chili con queso. We also talk Ghostface, Murs, Common, The Roots, Evidence, Kendrick Lamar and their affection for Outkast. I saw a great quote the other day and it said, "If Wu-Tang is for the kids, Little Brother is for the ones that raise them." Thanks to Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, Andre Barnes and our longtime homie, I.D. for the idea. Stay tuned as we prepare to drop our Little Brother tribute in early March. Enjoy the discussion.
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Take It Personal (Ep 141: Ice Cube Tribute Pt. 1)
Episode 141 is part 1 of our Ice Cube tribute. We're going back to the days of the C.I.A. to N.W.A. and then on to his solo career. At the break, we discuss the importance of Ice Cube's first two classic albums and the complete dominate he had in the early 90s in both music and movies. You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.
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Take It Personal (Ep 140: Fat Beats & Blunts)
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.
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 138: This One's For Barkley)
On Episode 138, we're paying respects to our late friend and longtime supporter of Take It Personal, Matt "Barkley" Temchatin. Many of you knew Barkley as @HipHopAutographs, as he was one of the most celebrated hip-hop collectors online.
Barkley unexpectedly passed away a few months ago, so we wanted to honor him with our last episode of 2023.
Barkley, like myself, started out doing college radio but his love for hip-hop only grew as he got older. He went on to run a record store and work as a record promoter in Philly, later graduating to a family man. His true passion can be seen when you view his IG @HipHopAutographs or if you recall the time he amazed everyone with his appearance on D-Stroy's Show Off Your Gems.
Barkley was a huge advocate of new hip-hop, so on 138, we are playing some of our favorite records that have recently come out in honor of him.
We've got new music from Black Milk, Jay Royale, Elcamino, Torae, Beneficence, RJ Payne, Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd, Vinnie Paz, Little Brother, AZ, Supastition, Smoke DZA, Him Lo, Stu Bangas, The Good People, Edo. G, 38 Spesh, Open Mike Eagle, Blockhead, Paul Wall & Termanology, Lord Sko, Czarface, NapsNdreds and Keanutis Smith & Sense to name a few.
Thanks to all of you for holding us down in our 7th season of Take It Personal. We'll be back in mid-January with Episode 139, our Patreon exclusive. It's our way of saying thank you to all of our Patreon members who have supported us throughout the year and return with a special episode in late-January with some brothers we love.
From all of us at TIP, have a happy and heathy New Year. Enjoy the show.
This one's for your Barkley!
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Take It Personal (Dart Adams Interview)
Dart Adams, author, journalist, hip-hop enthusiast and human database stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston.
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Take It Personal (Esoteric of Czarface Interview)
Esoteric, of 7L & Esoteric and Czarface stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston.
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Take It Personal (Jon Anik Interview)
Jon Anik, sports broadcaster and UFC's play-by-play commentator, stops by Take It Personal to talk all things Boston.
We get into his love for 90's hip-hop, Boston sports and a little MMA as well. www.takeitpersonalradio.com
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Take It Personal (Ep 137: Boston Tribute Pt. 2) with Edo. G & Jon Anik
Episode 137 is our 2nd and final installment of our Boston Tribute and it features the legendary Edo. G and Jon Anik. We've got music from Special Teams, Guru, 7L & Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Maspyke, Akrobatik, Ripshop, Reks, Insight, Big Shug, Termanology, K.T., Porn Theatre Ushers and more.
Plus special guests Edo. G and Jon Anik stop by to discuss all things Boston.
Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's gonna special.
TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson. www.takeitpersonalradio.com
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Take It Personal (Ep 136: Boston Tribute Pt. 1) with Dart Adams & Esoteric
Episode 136 was originally scheduled to be just one episode, but in typical Take It Personal fashion, it's now become a 2-part Boston Tribute.
We've got music from MC Keithy E, The Gang Starr Posse, Sir Jake, T.D.S. Mob, Joint Ventures, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, 7L & Esoteric, Insight, Krumbsnatcha, Big Shug, Termanology, Reks, Scientifik, Almighty RSO, Top Choice Clique, T-Max, L Da Headtoucha, Skitzofreniks, Slaine, Statik, and a very special tribute to Ed OG.
Plus special guests Dart Adams and Esoteric of Czarface stop by to discuss all things Boston.
Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's special.
We've covered a lot of different regions and cities on Take It Personal, but it was long overdue we showed love to Beantown.
Part 2 drops early December with special guests Edo G. and Jon Anik.
TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson.
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Take It Personal (Ep 135: The Reset)
On Episode 135, we've decided after a summer being stuck in the 90's and most recently, our Ultramagnetic MC's 2-part series, it's time for a quick reset.
We're going back to our roots - our sweet spot - our comfort zone and giving you an episode to remind you why you started listening to Take It Personal in the first place. We've got music from Grand Puba, Biz Markie, Red Hot Lover Tone, Nice & Smooth, Kwest Tha Madd Lad, Gravediggaz, Black Sheep and Del to name a few.
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Next up is our Boston Tribute with special guests Esoteric, Dart Adams and Jon Anik.
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Take It Personal (Ep 133: Ultramagnetic MC's Interview + LP Spotlight) with Kool Keith & Ced Gee
On Episode 133, we linked up with Kool Keith and Ced Gee of Ultramagnetic MC's to discuss their legendary careers. Both originators and innovators, who helped usher in a new sound, all while laying the blueprint down for the underground.
What started out an interview dissecting things in chronological order, turned into a session of guys having fun, cracking jokes and some very forthright and downright fascinating stories from Keith.
Topics include:
- Critical Beatdown
- Criminal Minded
- Lyor Cohen & Def Jam Records
- Dissing Run-DMC
- Tim Dog
- Why "Fuck Compton" was made
- The making of The Four Horseman
- Dr. Octagon
- Godfather Don
- Kutmaster Kurt
- The Automator
- Fighting with Foxy Brown
- The Negro Leagues of Baseball
- Nas
- Rawkus Records
- Ced Gee X Kool Keith LP
On our next episode, we'll be doing a tribute to both Ultramagnetic and the solo career of Kool Keith and all 45 different aliases. You're not gonna want to miss this!
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Take It Personal (Ep 132: 90's Flashback Pt. 5)
On Episode 132, we're bringing you the 5th and final installment of our 90's Flashback series. This is our potpourri edition. We've got music from Prince, Missy Elliott, Jamiroquai, Weezer, Daft Punk, Rage Against The Machine, Uncle Luke, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Jane's Addiction, Biggie, Nine Inch Nails, LL Cool J and Janet Jackson. Plus medleys dedicated to Aerosmith, Boyz II Men and Timberland.
We delivered another 3 mixes to put the finishing touches on this 5-part 90's Flashback series, giving you the ultimate music capsule. At the break, we discuss the new Mixtape Documentary, the importance of the mixtape DJ, as well as the importance of the music video. Don't forget to join the Get On Down giveaway and earn a chance to take home this Low End Theory 7-inch box set!
Enjoy the final lap of our 90's flashback series. Next-up is the Ultramagnetic MC'!.
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Take It Personal (Ep 131: 90's Flashback Pt. 4 - The Hip-Hop Edition)
On Episode 131, we're bringing you the 4th installment of our 90's Flashback series. This is our Hip-hop edition with 3 masterful mixes featuring over 110+ tracks and 5+ hours of music. We got classics, anthems and remixes from Ice Cube, Redman, De La Soul, Heavy D., EPMD, Mobb Deep, Eric B & Rakim to Das EFX.
The 90's were hands down the best decade for hip-hop and this episodes packs up our case, not to mention might be our most replayed episode we ever do!
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Take It Personal (Ep 130: 90's Flashback Pt. 3 - The R&B Edition)
On Episode 130, we're bringing you the 3rd installment of our 90's Flashback series. On this R&B Edition, we have music from Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, D'Angelo, SWV, R. Kelly, Usher, Boyz II Men, plus a little hip-hop love from LL, Biggie, Nas, Jay, Mobb Deep, Foxy Brown and Lil Kim.
90's R&B was a special time for many of us and if you lived it, you loved it. At the break we get into what this genre meant to us. We dive into the careers of Jodeci, R. Kelly and Mary J., as well as Heavy D, Puff and Teddy Riley and how they helped marry hip-hop and R&B.
Stay tuned because this is an episode you're going to have on repeat all summer long!
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Take It Personal (Ep 129: 90's Flashback Pt. 2)
On Episode 129, we're bringing you the 2nd installment of our 90's Flashback series. This decade was a special time for many of us and if you lived it, you loved it! We have music from The Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Beck, Guns N' Roses, Ice Cube, Oasis, Sublime, No Doubt, Cypress Hill and plenty more.
We also have special tributes dedicated to Nirvana, Green Day and A Tribe Called Quest.
At the break, we're back on our 90's talk. From movie soundtracks to infamous beef between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain all the way to some of our guilty pleasures. Stay tuned because this is an episode you're not going to want to miss!
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Take It Personal (Ep 128: 90's Flashback Pt. 1)
On Episode 128, we're staying in the 90's but this time we're incorporating all types of music that defined the decade. Just like we did with the 80's flashback on Episode 78, this show feature the sounds of the 90's courtesy of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Guns N' Roses, Radiohead, Portishead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boyz II Men, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Erykah Badu and Mariah Carey to name a few. We're also playing a handful of medleys in honor of some of the biggest names of the 90's, a'la Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
At the break, we discuss everything from video games to fashion to television shows, favorite brews and we even share some of our favorite ladies of the 90s. You're not going to want to miss this 2-part series. Get ready to relive your 90's all over again and enjoy this special TIP episode to put on the shelf!
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Take It Personal (Ep 127: New Sh!t)
Episode 127 we're hitting the pause button on the golden era and giving you an entire show of new shit! If you haven't been keeping up, there's been plenty of dope hip-hop to come out in the 1st quarter of '23.
On this episode, we're playing joints from Ty Farris, Napoleon Da Legend, Rome Streetz, Mickey Diamond, Meyhem Lauren, Supastition, Stove God Cook$, Atmosphere, Che Noir, Larry June, Awon, The God Fahim, Him Lo, Recognize Ali, Chuck Strangers, Vursatyl, Sankofa, Living Legends, Roshin, Naps N Dreds, El Michaels Affair & Black Thought.
At the break we announce the winners of our giveaway, as well as debut our new AMA segment, where we answer many of the questions you've asked. Get ready for another classic TIP episode to put on the shelf. Enjoy!
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Take It Personal (Ep 126: CB4 Gusto)
Episode 126 is chock-full of treats, you'll need to check your insulin levels after listening to. We're talking demos, bootlegs, remixes, deep cuts and classics from 1992 all the way to 1996. Originally titled the Tiramisu episode to compliment 360's Chef's Special, we thought playing The Message, talking about It Was Written at the break and giveaway away some sick Get On Down vinyl, including Nas, made this title apropos.
At the break. we announce the ways to enter our TIP giveaway. We also share some wild opinions and what's an episode without some A-Aron hate? We get into his loathe for Life After Death and It Was Written. Dre joins the hate parade with his Puffy and Will Smith diatribe. Kevlar annihilates Jamie Lee Curtis and I confessed to liking Hell On Earth more than The Infamous. But we're giveaway a bunch of shit, so stick with us.
In addition to all the Get On Down vinyl records, we're also giving away Take It Personal custom baseball cards featuring Nas, Rakim, MF DOOM Redman & Black Thought courtesy of France's finest Zetaw Cards.
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This episode is the definition of replay value. Enjoy!
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Take It Personal (Ep 125: Chef's Special)
Episode 125 is an episode DJ 360 has been wanting to do since the inception of Take It Personal. After 124 episodes and over 620 hours of TIP content, our DJ finally gets his wish.
We're calling this the Chef's Special. Once upon a time DJ's went on a feeling and you weren't quite sure what path the music would take you on, you just know it would take you somewhere. This episode is about freedom, creativity and taking it back to the essence of being a real DJ.
DJ 360 is the only chef in the kitchen on this episode. No format. No tracks. No sequencing. No samples. No editing. No topics. I am simply a guest at the table, much like yourself and I know we're about to be served some marvelous shit.
Pull-up a chair, bring your appetite and get ready to experience a full course meal courtesy of DJ 360. Bon Appetit! www.takeitpersonalradio.com
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Take It Personal (Ep 124: Trugoy Tribute)
Episode 124 is our tribute to David Jolicoeur aka Plug Two aka Trugoy the Dove aka 1/3 of one of the greatest groups of all-time. Please join us in this celebration as we take you on this incredible lyrical journey courtesy of Trugoy.
Shouts to Pharoahe Monch, Apathy, Open Mike Eagle, Supastition & Jeru The Damaja for being a part of this tribute.
Special thanks goes out to Amy Cinnamon for allowing us to use her amazing art for this episode. Thanks to Dirt Dog for always making our covers come to life and thanks to De La Soul for giving us 35 years of greatness.
Please make sure support De La Soul on your streaming platforms tomorrow. We owe it to them. We owe it to Dave.
You are going to fucking LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this episode.
RIP Dave.
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Take It Personal (Ep 123: NYC Air Play - College Edition)
On Episode 123, we're finishing up our NYC Air Play series but this time giving you the college radio version. Last episode we had plenty of G-Unit, Dipset, D-Block, Terror Squad and The Roc, but this episode we're giving you Non Phixion, Screwball, Wee Bee Foolish, D.I.T.C., Juggaknots, Bumpy Knuckles, El-P and J-Live to provide the perfect balance NYC had to offer in the 2000's.
Unfortunately, Trugoy passed away during the recording of this episode and if you've been a long-time listener of Take It Personal, you know just how much De La Soul means to us. David Jolicoeur was an amazing lyricist and responsible for so many great moments in hip-hop, so needless to say we're back in the lab working on a very necessary tribute to him. Enjoy episode 123 and stay tuned prepare to drop our next episode where we pay respects to Plug 2.
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Take It Personal (Ep 122: NYC Mix Show)
On Episode 122 we're going back to NYC circa 2000-2005, where mix show radio dominated the airwaves. Where clan's, posse's, crew's and clik's peaked with G-Unit, Dipset, D-Block, Terror Squad, Ruff Ryders, Murder Inc and The Roc. This was fresh-off the Nas and Jay-Z battle, when NYC was thriving again and when a kid named Justin Smith completely changed the game. Justin Smith aka Just Blaze went on to produce more hit records than any other hip-hop producer during this time. I can't stress this enough, but before there was Kanye West, there was Just Blaze.
There also was no bigger artist than 50 Cent. He wasn't just big in music, he was internally known with every major corporation for his undeniable charisma, street anthems and fashion. And speaking of fashion, remember the oversized white tees? How about Mitchell & Ness jerseys? You also had to have a fresh pair of Tims and white Air Force 1's. Who could forget those gaudy Canal Street watches we wanted to pass-off as Jacobs?
We may have lacked self-awareness in fashion but we definitely can acknowledge the incredible music to come out of this era. Whether you bumped Hot 97, Kiss or Power or downloaded joints off Napster, Limewire or Kazaa, you knew special this time was. We gotta thank to Nas, Jadakiss, Killa Cam, 50, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Ghostface, Fabulous, Black Rob, M.O.P., Ja, Styles P and Fat Joe for giving NYC back their sound.
This show is a homage NYC mix show and because we're always trying to find a balance like Atmosphere, our next episode we're giving you our college radio edition. Think of Non Phixion, D.I.T.C., Freddie Foxxx, Screwball, Wee Bee Foolish, El-P and J-Live. Think Fat Beats, A-1 and Turntable Lab. Think of the joints you copped off Sandboxautomatic and HipHopSite. Think of the message board era of Okayplayer, HipHopInfinity, UGHH and the best of all, the Philaflava forums. We are going to give you the ultimate yin and yang that NYC hip-hop had to offer during these great times.
Enjoy episode 122.
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Take It Personal (Ep 121: The Set-Up)
Episode 121 is titled The Set-Up. After these big tributes we do on TIP, you sometimes you have to to decompress, but we can't really take our foot off the pedal too much because we're just getting started.
On this show we take it back to the mid-late 90s with a lot of emphasis on 1996-97. We got bangers from Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, Camp Lo, Common, Royal Flush, EPMD, Smoothe Da Hustler, M.O.P., Sadat X & Diamond D.
At the break we discuss Uptown Saturday Night, Stone Crazy, Hell On Earth and The Soul In The Hole soundtrack.
This replay value is 10x on episode 121, so start your first listen today because by the weekend you'll be running this back like Barry Sanders.
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Take It Personal (Ep 120: J Dilla Tribute Pt. 2)
Episode 120 is part 2 of our J Dilla Tribute, it also marks the start of our 7th season doing Take It Personal. We started this podcast in 2016 as an excuse to get together and listen to some great music. Who knew this would bring so many people together from all walks of life? We went from talking about rappers on this show to eventually interviewing the very best of them. Rappers we grew up idolizing, we were "giving them their flowers" before that became a played-out word with our titanic tributes.
We're putting the explanation point on the remarkable young career James Yancey had. This extra large episode features 3 mixes clocking in over 4+ hours with early Jay Dee production as well as collaborations with Madlib, Phat Kat, Illa J, Q-Tip, Common, Frank-n-Dank, Chino XL, Royce Da 5'9, DOOM, Raekwon, De La Soul, The Roots and Black Star to name a few.
This 2-part tribute features over 125 Dilla tracks and has a runtime of 7.5 hours. This is simply our way saying, J Dilla changed our lives.
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Take It Personal (Ep 119: J Dilla Tribute Pt. 1)
Episode 119 is our tribute to one of the greatest producers of all-time, J Dilla. Whether you knew him as Jon Doe, Jay Dee, J. Yancey, Dilla Dog or just Dilla, you knew him as the most influential producer hip-hop has seen in the last quarter century. J Dilla wasn't just a musical genius, he absolutely reinventing the way hip-hop was being created. His passion, imagination and the prowess displayed on each track is something we'll never be able to duplicate. To put it bluntly, J Dilla was simply ahead of his time.
On part 1, we're playing the essentials from The Pharcyde, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Common, The Roots, Janet Jackson, Q-Tip and of course Slum Village. We also focus on the solo career of Dilla as well as the collaborations with Madlib, Ghostface Killah, MF DOOM and Jay Electronic.
Whether we're talking about Pete Rock, Preemo, Q-Tip, RZA or even Madlib, you can immediately identify their signature sound. They hold a special place in our hearts, but J Dilla's place in different. His music hits different. We can't think of a better way to close-out 2022 than with this 2-part tribute in honor of James Dewitt Yancey.
Like Joni Mitchell says "You don't know what you've got til it's gone."
Take It Personal (Ep 118: Tame One Tribute)
Episode 118 is our tribute to the late, great Tame One. We love doing tributes on Take It Personal, but we absolutely hate having to do a tribute them under these conditions. We've lost many great artists over the years like Biz Markie, Kangol Kid, MF DOOM, Prince Markie Dee, Gift of Gab, Shock G, Zumbi, Black Rob, Double K, Len Hub (The Roots), Malik B, DJ Kay Slay, Coolio, Takeoff, Pop Smoke, Hurricane G, Ecstasy, Blacastan and Don Newkirk to name a few. And it feels like we're still getting over the loss of Prodigy, Phife Dawg, Sean Price, Pimp C and Guru.
On this episode, we're honoring the art created by Rahem Brown, better known as Tame One, one half of the Artifacts and an intricate part of New Jersey hip-hop movement. Tame entered our lives in the early 90s with witty lyrics, an appreciation for graffiti and a passion for hip-hop. He went on to give us two remarkable albums with El Da Sensei as the Artifacts before he took a journey into his solo career. On this tribute we're showcasing everything from the early days with El and Redman to the Eastern Conference days. We got everything from the Leak Bros to The Weathermen to all his great collabos with artists like Del, Sean Price, Hussein Fatal, Yak Ballz and Govna Mattic.
This is our Tame One Tribute. We hope you enjoy it!
RIP Tame One
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Take It Personal (Meyhem Lauren Interview)
We're joined by extended TIP member, Meyhem Lauren as we discusses some of the most important things in life, like food and music. Meyhem breaks down the new Black Vladimir album with Daringer.
We also talk The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, DJ Muggs as well as Madlib. We also get into 90s fashion and what would a Meyhem Lauren interview be without talking about his incredible passion for food? We learn about his love for Common's Resurrection, The Soul In The Hole soundtrack, plus Southern artists like Last Mr. Biggs and UGK. As always, it's great times when Meyhem stops by. Enjoy!
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Take It Personal (Ep 117: You Gots To Chill)
Episode 117 is our chill-out session. We're playing some of the finest jazz, lo-fi hip-hop for your listening pleasure. Grab a bottle of your favorite brown stuff, roll-up something green and just vibe-out to an episode that we guarantee will have you pressing replay.
We've got music from Blackalicious, All Natural, Common Market, Kid Abstrakt, Awon, Binary Star, Last Jazz Club, People Under The Stairs, MF DOOM, Digable Planets, The Artifacts, Little Brother, Zion I and Blu & Exile to name a few.
But before we get started, we have to take time to acknowledge the late, great, Tame One. This is becoming way too familiar, but we've lost yet another legend in hip-hop. Episode 118 was scheduled to be our J Dilla Tribute, but we felt honoring Tame One next was the only logical choice. So, Episode 118 will be our Tame One Tribute followed by our 2-part J Dilla Tribute.
RIP to Hurricane G, Takeoff and Tame Dizzle.
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Take It Personal (Ep 116: Red October) feat. Meyhem Lauren
Episode 116 we're cooking up marvelous shit with part-time TIP member and full-time rapper, Meyhem Lauren. After 7 shows dedicated to 1994, we're warp-zonin' 28 years to 2022 with new music by Kid Abstrakt, Cormega, Rome Streetz, Sol Messiah, Danger Mouse & Ka, Him-Lo & Giallo Point, Open Mike Eagle, Awon, The Artifacts & Buckwild, Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, JID, Sankofa, Milano Constantine & Big Ghost, Diamond D, Murs, Planet Asia, Roc Marciano, Dres & Stu Bangas and of course, a bunch of bangers courtesy of Meyhem Lauren & Daringer.
At the break, Meyhem sits in with the crew for over an hour to talk about the some of the most important things in life; food and music. We discuss the new album Black Vladimir with Daringer and it's great song titles. We talk The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, DJ Muggs as well as Madlib. We also get into 90s fashion and what would a Meyhem Lauren interview be without talking about the incredible love and passion for food? We learn about his love for Common's Resurrection, The Soul In The Hole soundtrack, plus Southern artists like Last Mr. Biggs and UGK. As always, it's great times when Meyhem stops by and the bangers we play on episode 116 are cherries on top!
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Take It Personal (Ep 115: 1994 Tribute Pt. 7)
Episode 115 is part 7 our 1994 Tribute, our series finale. 7 episodes total dedicated to 1994 with over 21 hours of music, including 350 songs. On this episode we dive deep with the forgotten and the unknowns. We've got music from The Boogiemonsters, Dredknotz, Money Boss Players, Finsta Bundy, Three Times Dope, Top Quality, Kirk, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Red Hot Lover Tone, King Sun, Grand Daddy IU, Company Flow, The Wascals, Bushwackas, Shorty Long, Sham & The Professor and Pete Rock & CL Smooth.
At the break we discuss the NY State of Mind tour with Nas and Wu-Tang as well as ask question: Is there a group that consists of a top 10 producer of all-time and a top 10 rapper of all-time?
All Pateron members should start receiving our Book of Rap Playlists very shortly and then general public by mid-October. Thank you all for your continued support. Stay tuned for episode 116, where we play some "newer" music with one of our favorite guests, Mr. Meyhem Lauren.
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Take It Personal (Ep 114: 1994 Tribute Pt. 6)
Episode 114 is part 6 our 1994 Tribute. This is our 2nd to last installment of this historic tribute we've started way back in June. On this show we first dip our toes in the commercial waters as we play the hits. We're talking Biggie, Heavy D, Bone Thugs, Snoop Dogg, Ahmad and Coolio to name a few. On the b-side we're heading down south. We're paying homage to the best Southern hip-hop to come out of '94 with music from Scarface, Outkast, Eightball & MJG, UGK, Odd Squad, Big Mike, Willie D, Fesu and Arrested Development.
Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter! Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "ROGER" and save 25% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.
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Take It Personal (Ep 113: 1994 Tribute Pt. 5)
Episode 113 is part 5 of our 1994 Tribute. We pay homage to the Wu and many Wu-affiliates. On the flipside we get into Redman, Keith Murray, Black Moon, O.C., Black Sheep, KMD, Jeru The Damaja, Hard 2 Obtain, The Beatnuts, Common, Lords of The Underground, Organized Konfusion, Gang Starr and much more.
Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter. Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "ROGER" and save 25% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.
On 9/3/22 we will be releasing our Take It Personal Book of Rap List book on both hardcover and paperback. The first 200 hardback books come with a FREE @takeitpersonalradio baseball card pack by @createsober.
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Take It Personal (Ep 112: 1994 Tribute Pt. 4)
Episode 112 is the West Coast edition of our 1994 Tribute. This XL-episode has 3 mixes dedicated to the sounds coming out the left coast like Anotha Level, MC Eiht, Warren G, Casual, Saafir, Ras Kass, The Dogg Pound, Volume 10, Jayo Felony, King Tee, DJ Quik, The Nonce, Ant Banks and Thug Life to name a few.
Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter. Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "1994" and save 20% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.
On 9/3/22 we will be releasing our Take It Personal Book of Rap List book on both hardcover and paperback. Pre-orders will begin Saturday, September 3rd and we're giving away 1 free pack of TIP baseball cards (10 cards total) for those who pre-order our book. Our Patreon members will receive early access to purchase the book and will also receive the book + cards a few weeks before the general public. Stay tuned for more details and enjoy episode 112. Now, hit that play button!
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Take It Personal (Ep 111: 1994 Tribute Pt. 3)
I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button!
What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business.
But do you really listen to more music from 1988 than 1994? That's the difference and we plan to make the case starting with our 1994 Tribute. In the meantime, here are 6 simple steps we ask from you.
1. Hit play.
2. Grab some old Source magazines from '94 to read while listening.
3. If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes, please rate and review our show.
4. Browse our store https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ and enter promo code 1994 for 20% off your entire purchase.
5. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
6. Hit play, again!
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Take It Personal (Ep 110: 1994 Tribute Pt. 2)
I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business.
But do you really listen to more music from 1988 than 1994? That's the difference and we plan to make the case starting with our 1994 Tribute. In the meantime, here are 6 simple steps we ask from you.
1. Hit play.
2. Grab some old Source magazines from '94 to read while listening.
3. If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes, please rate and review our show.
4. Browse our store https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ and enter promo code 1994 for 20% off your entire purchase.
5. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
6. Hit play, again!
Take It Personal (Ep 109: 1994 Tribute Pt. 1)
I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business.
But do you really listen to more music from 1988 than 1994? That's the difference and we plan to make the case starting with part 1 of our 1994 Tribute. In the meantime, here are 6 simple steps we ask from you.
1. Hit play.
2. Grab some old Source magazines from '94 to read while listening.
3. If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes, please rate and review our show.
4. Browse our store https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ and enter promo code JUNE.
5. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
6. Hit play, again!
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Take It Personal (Ep 108: Champion Sound)
Grab yourself a beach towel, a few Red Stripes, a nice spliff and join us on Episode 108 Champion Sound, as we celebrate the marriage between reggae and hip-hop music. We've gathered some of our favorite reggae influenced tracks with some of our favorite hip-hop/reggae collabos and in typical TIP fashion, of course we had to sprinkle in some hidden gems. We've got music from Tiger, Supercat, KRS-One, Bounty Killer, Louie Rankin, Mad Cobra, Mad Lion, Nas, Shabba Ranks, Junior Reid and Capleton to name a few.
If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes please rate and review our show. No matter how you listen to Take It Personal, we kindly ask you continue to support and spread the word. We do this for you!
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Take It Personal (Ep 107: Summer Slams)
Episode 107 is breather from our recent tributes. This all-new music episode is for those not sure where to look, listen or simply don't have the time. We've curated music over the last few months to help bring you up-to-date with bangers by Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Black Star, Pusha T, Kid Abstrakt, Daniel Son, The Good People, G.S. Advance, Ghettosocks x DK, Napoleon Da Legend, Elzhi, Crimeapple, Billy Essco, Copywrite, Action Bronson and the reunion of Army of the Pharoahs to name a few.
Keep it locked for episode 107 as we homage to the beautiful marriage of hip-hop and reggae music. As Chet Hanks would say "big tings" coming!
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Take It Personal (Ep 106: Head Bangers)
Episode 106 is going to leave most of you in neck braces. After spending the last few episodes on Kanye West, we're taking it back to the essence of Take It Personal Radio. We've got head bangers from M.O.P., Ghostface Killah, Gang Starr, The Beatnuts, Xzibit, Dilated Peoples, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Non Phixion and Onyx to name a few.
At the break, we discuss the classic indie record The Future Is Now. Ill Bill and Sabac catches some shrapnel in the discussion, but it's all love. We also discuss Black Star's No Fear of Time and Kweli gets annihilated, ain't no love. Other topics include David Chappelle, Onyx, Supreme and we ask where do the biggest supporters of hip-hop reside. This episode is what TIP is all about - plenty of laughs, good discussion and even better music!
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Take It Personal (Ep 105: Kanye West Tribute Pt. 2)
Episode 105 is part 2 of our Kanye West Tribute. This show is over 4 hours long. In total, we have delivered over 8 1/2 hours of Kanye West on this 2-part tribute. We're showcasing the production side of things to set it off. We're talking Jay, Beanie, Cam'Ron, Mos Def, Scarface, Pusha, The Game and Nas to name a few. Then we getting into some old Ye before we bring it full circle with some of his newer collaborations.
We know Kanye West is a polarizing figure. We know what he's said and done over the years, but today we're paying homage to the artist. No matter what your opinion is of him, there is no denying his incredible catalog. Please join us for the single-greatest Kanye West tribute ever created.
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Take It Personal (Ep 104: Kanye West Tribute)
On Episode 104, we're doing something we never would have imagined doing when we initially started these tributes. Today, on Take It Personal, we celebrate the musician, Kanye West.
Our collection of tributes includes DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Prodigy, MF DOOM, Black Thought, Redman, KRS-ONE, Kool G. Rap, Sean Price, Mos Def, Hieroglyphics, Atmosphere, Kurupt and Pharoahe Monch, to name a few. So, while doing Ye might come as a surprise to some, it made sense to us.
We know Kanye West is a polarizing figure. We know what he's said and done over the years, but today we're paying homage to the artist, not the person. No matter what your opinion is of him, there is no denying his incredible catalog.
It's unfortunate we weren't able to celebrate this 2-part tribute alongside Virgil Abloh, who happened to be a big supporter of Take It Personal. We were just waiting for the right show to invite him on as a guest and Episode 104 would have been it. Please join us for the single-greatest Kanye West tribute ever created.
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Take It Personal (Mr. Eon of The High & Mighty Interview)
We’re joined by Mr. Eon of The High & Mighty, who sits with the crew to discuss one of hip hop's greatest eras. We hear stories about how it started for them, the Masta Ace beef, working with Bobbito, The Alchemist, Rashida Jones, Beetlejuice, Kool Keith, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem and Cage. During the late 90s and early 00's, Eastern Conference Records was a staple in independent hip-hop. Who better to tell vivid tales of the indie hip-hop movement than one of the guys responsible for it?
What made this era one of the greatest? The music was fresh, innovating, original, honest and most importantly fun. D-I-Y in full effect. Record stores in full effect. Online chat groups where you shared music was definitely in effect. That feeling of excitement while scarfing down a slice of pizza or Gray's Papaya because you couldn't wait to see what Fat Beats on 6th Ave had. When Fat Beats wasn't enough for your fix, you went to the LES to peep A-1 or took the iron horse to Fulton Street, to check out Beat Street and grab a treat from Juniors after. The days in New York during the indie hip-hop movement were magical.
Now, let's re-live those memories and magic this era gave us. Enjoy the show!
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Take It Personal (Ep 103: Indie Hip-Hop Tribute Pt. 3) feat. Mr. Eon
Episode 103 is the 3rd installment of our indie hip-hop tribute series. This time, we’re joined by Mr. Eon of The High & Mighty, who sits with the crew to discuss one of hip hop's greatest eras. We hear stories about how it started for them, the Masta Ace beef, working with Bobbito, The Alchemist, Rashida Jones, Beetlejuice, Kool Keith, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem and Cage. During the late 90s and early 00's, Eastern Conference Records was a staple in independent hip-hop. Who better to tell vivid tales of the indie hip-hop movement than one of the guys responsible for it?
We've got joints by Non Phixion, Saukrates, Natural Elements, Jigmastas, J-Live, Arsonists, Company Flow, Cage, All Natural, Rascalz, Cannibal Ox, J.U.I.C.E., Sir Menelik, Kool Keith, Ill Advised, Choclair, Mr. Lif, Mike Zoot and of course, The High & Mighty.
What made this era one of the greatest? The music was fresh, innovating, original, honest and most importantly fun. D-I-Y in full effect. Record stores in full effect. Online chat groups where you shared music was definitely in effect. That feeling of excitement while scarfing down a slice of pizza or Gray's Papaya because you couldn't wait to see what Fat Beats on 6th Ave had. When Fat Beats wasn't enough for your fix, you went to the LES to peep A-1 or took the iron horse to Fulton Street, to check out Beat Street and grab a treat from Juniors after. The days in New York during the indie hip-hop movement were magical.
Now, let's re-live those memories and magic this era gave us. Enjoy the show!
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Take It Personal (Ep 102: Kings)
We've done all the big tributes. We've had all the big guests. We've done more in 5 seasons than we could have ever imagined. This year on Take It Personal we'll continue to raise the bar, but more importantly, we want you all to relive your favorite hip-hop memories with us.
We want to remind you all why you fell in love with hip-hop in the first place. Why you rushed out every Tuesday to buy the latest record. Why you stayed up late to watch rap videos as a kid or why you copped the flyest gear or got a fresh hair cut to mimic your favorite rapper.
Take It Personal has always been about music and memories and that is what brought us all together. Despite where we come from, our race, our politics, our religion or our age, we're a family of hip-hop enthusiasts and that cannot be DISPUTED!
On Episode 102, we celebrate some of our favorite lyrical kings. We're talking Pharoahe Monch, Ghostface Killah, AZ, Black Thought, Royce Da 5'9, Masta Ace, Roc Marciano and Prodigy to name a few.
Be on the look-out for our new TIP tee "Kings" coming to our store later this week. And please, if you haven't already, take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite streaming platform like Spotify or iTunes. Enjoy the ep!
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Take It Personal (Ep 101: Ode to 1990)
Episode 101 is an ode to 1990.
This was a defining moment in hip-hop as the musical tides started to turn. The 80s were done, as were many of the styles and genres to come out of that decade.
Rap dominated the airwaves and took over pop culture as we know it. While both MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice were at the top of the pop charts, it was influential voices like Chuck D, Ice Cube and Shock G that provided the sounds cherished to this day.
The Afrocentrism movement was huge as legendary groups such as X-Clan, Poor Righteous Teachers, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian and Public Enemy provided anthems throughout 1990. That same year, we had classics that were bound to wreck your body and say turn the party out…Treat ‘Em Right, Bonita Applebum, The Humpty Dance and Jingling Baby.
It wasn’t just music, the movies that came out in 1990 still hold a special place in our hearts. Watching House Party over and over. Laughing at Full Force saying everyone smells like pussies or when Chill couldn’t stop bumping the table while dragon-breath Bilal would try to mix.
Who doesn’t watch all of Goodfellas every time it’s on TV? Doesn’t everyone do the same yearly Christmas ritual and watch Home Alone?
Air Jordan V’s were on every kid’s feet. The Simpson’s were on every kid’s TV. Posters of Bo Jackson, Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky were on every kid’s bedroom wall. It wasn't just any year, it was one of the greatest. On episode 101, we pay homage to one of the most important years in hip-hop -- 1990!
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