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By Mark Waldo Ward

Music journalist Mark Waldo Ward has discussions about hip-hop, culture, society, philosophy, and everything else.

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The Super Facts ShowDec 29, 2022

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Dec 29, 202224:48
Dr. Dre (Yo! MTV Raps)

Dr. Dre (Yo! MTV Raps)

The legendary Dr. Dre (MTV Raps) joins the show. We discuss how hip-hop would have been different if Yo! MTV Raps hadn't been canceled, his initiative to improve health in the community, what easy choices can greatly improve health, Mel Gibson & Carol King's appearances on Yo!, his film Who's The Man & what working with Dennis Leary was like, Junkyard Band, Earth Wind & Fire, plus more.

Dec 28, 202241:03
Aquaman Ruciano

Aquaman Ruciano

Ruciano joins the show to discuss his latest releases, history in the game, how Lean works in BK, his Aquaman alias, history with the character, expensive jeans, his graffiti background, & more. Watch the episode HERE Follow Aquaman Ruciano on IG HERE Stream his music on your DSP of choice HERE
Dec 26, 202218:59
Katherine Swain

Katherine Swain

Katherine Swain is a singer/songwriter whose latest single "Changes" featuring Rhymrcka is available now on all streaming platforms. She joins the show to discuss the song, her creative process, upcoming music, farm life, our favorite rapper verses on R & B songs, working with Fantom of the Beat, getting signed, & much more. Watch the episode HERE Stream "Changes" featuring Rhymrcka on your DSP of choice HERE
Nov 30, 202218:48
Huey V

Huey V

One of our favorites, Huey V rejoins the show. We discuss his new video "Mixed Personalities" which premiered exclusively on BET Jams & Hot 97. Huey also talks about his latest project 'So Below', what to do if a girl pulls a knife on you, Miami nightlife, whether being able to perform well can be taught, how listeners sometimes understand an artist more than people in their life, his approach to features, & much more. Watch "Mixed Personalities" HERE Follow Huey V on IG HERE
Oct 20, 202221:24
Symba 'Results Take Time' Reaction/Review

Symba 'Results Take Time' Reaction/Review

Fastly rising artist Symba recently dropped a new album with DJ Drama. 'Results Take Time" is a demonstrative display of lyricism, witticism, & wisdom. In this episode, I briefly review/react to the Bay area artists' latest offering. Watch the episode HERE Stream 'Results Take Time' on your DSP of choice HERE
Sep 21, 202206:02
The U.M.C.'s (Ced Gee X Kool Keith)

The U.M.C.'s (Ced Gee X Kool Keith)

Kool Keith & Ced Gee of the legendary The U.M.C.'s join the show to discuss their career & upcoming project 'Ced Gee X Kool Keith' which is available for preorder now. We discuss what to expect from the new album, their Ewing Rogue sneakers, if Keith is a top 10 all-time rapper & if Ced is a top 10 producer (they are,) aging gracefully, what D & D studio was like, KRS-One almost joining the group, being around the early days of Hip-Hop, Negro League Baseball, Keith's fashion advice, Ced's take on the current state of the music industry, & much more. Preorder 'Ced Gee x Kool Keith' HERE Stream The U.M.C.'s music on all platforms HERE
Sep 20, 202201:50:24
Spark Dawg On Water Boyz (Boosie's Upcoming Film)

Spark Dawg On Water Boyz (Boosie's Upcoming Film)

Spark Dawg joins the show to discuss his role in Boosie's upcoming movie Water Boyz. We discuss what a water boy is, how Spark got the role, what shooting was like, & some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage if you hit the watch link below. Watch the episode HERE Follow Spark Dawg on IG HERE Stream Spark Dawg's music on your DSP of choice HERE Subscribe to Spark Dawg's YouTube channel HERE
Jul 27, 202227:20
Shawn Setaro On New 6ix 9ine Book 'Dummy Boy" & Career (Full Episode)

Shawn Setaro On New 6ix 9ine Book 'Dummy Boy" & Career (Full Episode)

Shawn Setaro is a writer and reporter for podcasts at Complex. Shawn is also the former editor-in-chief of Rap Genius and the creator and host of The Cipher, a critically acclaimed hip-hop podcast. He has written about music and culture for Forbes, The Atlantic, Vibe, The Source, GQ, Esquire, The Sondheim Review, and more. He is the author of the book 'Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods', which is his first book. Shawn joins the show to discuss the new book and his career. We talk about Mel Murda's rapping ability, why Tekashi never did a song with Jim Jones, if the SoundCloud era will remain historically relevant, the poor aim of the gang, what his prediction would be if 6ix 9ine had stuck with his original style of music, whether his career is still viable, what Tekashi's story says about America in the age of Donald Trump, Shawn's beginnings in journalism, writing for the Source, moving to Complex, writing his first book, & much more. Watch the episode HERE Order Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and The Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods HERE Follow Shawn Setaro on IG HERE
Dec 26, 202101:03:08
#TBT 'Best Of B.A.R.S. Murre'

#TBT 'Best Of B.A.R.S. Murre'

For this week's #TBT episode, B.A.R.S. Murre joins the show to discuss his 2015 Best Of compilation. He tells us about his career, working with Riff Raff (and deciphering some of Riff's lyrics,) the best song that didn't make the album, collaborating with A-Mafia & Fred Da Godson, & how he got French Montana & Beanie Sigel on the same song. Watch the episode HERE Stream The Best of B.A.R.S. Murre on your DSP of choice HERE Follow B.A.R.S. Murre on IG HERE
Dec 23, 202106:46
Young Hump's Imagination Is Fabulous

Young Hump's Imagination Is Fabulous

Young Hump of Digital Underground joins the show to discuss his first solo album 'The Fabulous Imagination of Young Hump'. We discuss how the album continues and evolves the musicality Digital Underground is known for, how "Shee" is a hit that should be pushed, how to mac a chick in the rain, freestyling in front of Kurupt, the struggles artists feel during Covid (especially independent,) creative headwear, life, the universe, and everything else in between.
Watch the episode HERE
Stream The Fabulous Imagination Of Young Hump HERE
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Dec 20, 202101:08:32
Losk Masta

Losk Masta

Losk Masta joins the show to discuss his new song "Inspired." We also discuss his career, his eclectic and disparate choice of production and song material, bravery in danger, the importance of fitness, Losk meeting Jalen Rose, Ben Wallace, how to pick a dope t-shirt, & Losk gives his opinion on some of my shirts. Watch the episode HERE Follow Losk Masta on IG HERE
Oct 04, 202139:11
Mask On: grea8gawd

Mask On: grea8gawd

Some people (including grea8gawd himself,) believe Kanye West got his Donda release event mask idea from grea8gawd's recent viral video clip with Benny The Butcher. Labeling himself the Gawd of Gawd's, grea8gawd is staking his claim as the first artist from the upstate New York area. He's hiding his identity, as he says "the words do all of the talking." He raps a few times during the episode, and you can see that it's not just idle boasting as far as his lyricism goes. During the episode, he shares stories of Griselda from the early days, discusses upstate New York's hip-hop history, says a few profound things, discusses the younger generation of artists from his area, & even announces an EP entirely produced by 38 Spesh. Watch the episode HERE Follow grea8gawd on IG HERE
Sep 09, 202127:09
Big Hustleman & Dave Dolla$ign

Big Hustleman & Dave Dolla$ign

Fresh off releasing a joint EP, I Got 5 On It, Big Hustleman & Dave Dolla$ign join the show. We discuss their new project, Alief and its place in Houston hip-hop history, meth use in the Black community, living in D.C., how influential Z-Ro is, the J Prince book, and a lot more. Watch the episode HERE Follow Big Hustleman on IG HERE Follow Dave Dolla$ign on IG HERE Stream I Got 5 On It on your streaming service of choice HERE
Aug 30, 202146:15
Movie Talk: The Hunt & The Suicide Squad

Movie Talk: The Hunt & The Suicide Squad

Spoilers! Mark & Nick discuss two recent movies, The Hunt & The Suicide Squad. We go over the best and worst characters, favorite parts, the grossest part in the case of The Suicide Squad, what we thought the message of The Hunt was, & how many books like Animal Farm we've read. Like The Super Facts Network page on FB Follow The Super Facts Show on IG
Aug 17, 202133:40
The Preschool Cypher

The Preschool Cypher

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On this very special episode, we were joined by members of The Preschool Cypher. They explain why they decided to start a hip-hop web series for children. We discuss how rap can be a positive force in the classroom, their educational and musical backgrounds, acceleration vs. remediation, hip-hop you can play around your children, why is it socially acceptable for teaches to be underpaid, how they chose the kids for the show, their upcoming mixtape, Nas, and a lot more.
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Aug 09, 202152:07
YSN Marlo

YSN Marlo

Watch the episode HERE Akron's own YSN Marlo joins the show to discuss the YSN movement, his solo career, following his father's footsteps into music, how Akron feels about LeBron James, & more. Follow YSN Marlo on IG Stream YSN Marlo's music HERE
Jul 23, 202114:33
Hotboy Turk: Paperwork Official

Hotboy Turk: Paperwork Official

Watch the episode HERE After releasing "Paperwork" a scathing new song using truth to combat those who are using lies to sow dissension in his circle, Turk joins the show to discuss the track and his career. During the episode, he reiterates his love and appreciation for Cash Money & Mannie Fresh while also affirming the sense of brotherhood he still feels for his Hot Boy group mates. We also discuss where he thinks his career would have gone if he wasn't incarcerated, what he thinks the best Hot Boys album is, his classic album 'Young & Thuggin', how he remained such a prolific artist while being incarcerated, his new autobiography, the upcoming film he's making, what to expect from him musically, the lack of unity in the earlier generations of Louisiana artists, and a lot more. Stream Hot Boy Turk “Paperwork” HERE Order The Autothugography Of Turk HERE Follow Hotboy Turk on IG& order his book from him directly. Get Hotboy Turk merch and more HERE
Jul 19, 202123:16
DJ K.Mean

DJ K.Mean

K. Mean is a DJ who's also an artist, skilled interviewer, and does more than dabble in management and development. Basically, when it comes to the music business, she's well-rounded. We discuss the many aspects of her career, how she finds music for her radio show, good biographies, advice she gives artists, Midwest Mixtapes, & more. Watch episode HERE J K. Mean'sLinks
Jun 23, 202132:53
Gen Pop Recap (The Music Episode)

Gen Pop Recap (The Music Episode)

Over the course of St. Laz's GenPop web series music and issues that touch on music have been a recurring theme. On this special Recap, we go over some of the more notable stories. Highlights include Laz getting jumped by M.O.P., The Real 50 Cent getting stabbed, Lil Durk's father Big Durk, listening to now-classic, but at the time newly released Tupac & Mobb Deep albums while incarcerated, and a lot more. Watch the episode here. Watch Laz tell all the stories here. Listen to Laz's Hip-Hop podcast The Super Facts Show here. Follow St. Laz on Instagram here. Listen to St. Laz music here. Laztherapper@gmail.com Cashapp Donations: $genpopfam Paypal: Zmanbville@gmail.com
Apr 16, 202133:29
Tom Gist

Tom Gist

Mark is joined by NYC veteran lyricist and acclaimed filmmaker Tom Gist. The Dipset affiliate has recently seen his highly regarded indie film Better Days added to Amazon Prime, where it's been receiving the proverbial streamer bump. We discuss the film, the lack of support an artist receives from those around them, meeting Cam'ron, A-Mafia and how he's doing, making music with our own St. Laz, Gist's upcoming music projects, attempting to battle Big L, almost signing with Ma$e, & his opinion on some of his classic mixtapes, & legendary Harlem albums. He also announces an unexpected collaborative project that made Mark truly happy to find out about it. Watch the episode here Stream Better Days on Amazon
Apr 03, 202133:14
#GenPop: Listening To Mobb Deep & Tupac In Prison

#GenPop: Listening To Mobb Deep & Tupac In Prison

Nothing will help you do your time like music and letters. I couldn't even imagine being locked up when Mobb Deep dropped The Infamous, and around the time Laz also had Tupac's Me Against The World in prison. His observations about the projects were about what the streets were saying but in his situation, it must have resonated more. As always Laz manages to inject a level of dark humor with his trademark effusiveness and unique delivery.
Watch Laz tell it here.
Listen to Laz's Hip-Hop podcast The Super Facts Show here.
Follow St. Laz on Instagram here.
Listen to St. Laz music here.
Mar 21, 202123:04
GG (@gg2gz)

GG (@gg2gz)

In this episode, we're joined by GG who's got a hot song "Lurkin" that's taking off as she finishes high school. Her content is aggressive as hell, she's rebellious in spirit, empowered, and not the one to f*ck with. We discuss her music, "Lurkin", becoming famous in high school, her bond with her mother, and a lot more.
Watch the episode here.
Watch GG's"Lurkin" video here.
Listen to GG - I Should've Been A Boy here.
Watch GG's music videos here.
Feb 26, 202123:54
Max Gertler, Goldwood, & YGB (Delivery Boys)

Max Gertler, Goldwood, & YGB (Delivery Boys)

In this episode, we're joined by 3/5's of The Delivery Boys. We discuss the Di$ney 2 album, their unique approach to making music, NYC sports fandom, moving to L.A., singles vs. albums, 2000's NYC rap movement rankings, our favorite Knick ever, & a lot more. Watch the episode here The Delivery Boys are a Brooklyn rap group with a truly unique approach to music. Founding members Max Gertler and Goldwood started the group while they working as actual delivery boys. They've added vocalists Lost Boy and Ygb as well as producer NOTRUST, completing the current Delivery Boys roster. Stream Di$ney 2: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/di%24ney-2/1548706900 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6FXc2TPBdHAHGs0AWOMd5C?si=fT504Zd_Rd69TFc_WY4ebw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxgertler2/sets/diney-2-final Music Videos: Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L2Hh9LISc0 Cyph Boys (lyric video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jf2CcdLl_M Dead Man Tell No Tales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x7X5WFv_RI Ghost (visualizer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x7X5WFv_RI
Feb 24, 202141:00