Take It Personal Radio
On November 2, 2016 The ”Take It Personal” Podcast was launched as the Golden Era and boom-bap-focused podcast to beat all Podcasts. Broadcasting all the way live from Del Boca Vista and brought to you by the Philaflava crew, who founded one of Complex Magazine’s ”Top 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Message Boards,” well as authoritative subject matter blogs, T.R.O.Y and ”Steady Bloggin’,” the show and its brand of witty nuance and authentic reverence courtesy of co-hosts Jason Gloss, Kevlar, DJ 360, A-Aron and Roger The Announcer is here to fill the nostalgia void in your heart.
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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.
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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Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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.
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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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Ever since we first heard "Free Style Ghetto" off King Tee's IV 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 go on to become a household name.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. This exclusive Xzibit interview is only available in its entirety our Vevo channel and in a few days we'll be releasing our Xzibit Tribute, featuring 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 interview 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.• Working with Pharoahe Monch• 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.• 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!SUBSCRIBE ► http://bit.ly/434tVhc► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takeitpersonalradio/► Listen to Full Shows: https://www.takeitpersonalradio.com/► Support Take It Personal Radio: https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
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.
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 ability at storytelling and his delivery was bar none. He had mental prowess and his skill at entertaining and articulating the fundamental understanding of life was a thing of beauty.
Only the greats really get a pass when it comes to fashion. Michael Jackson had that pass. Prince had that pass. David Bowie had that pass. Andre Benjamin had that pass. It's a testament to their greatness. Their influence. Their timeless classics. It didn't matter he wore a wig like ear a wig like Morrie or would throw on a sundress or kilt because he just felt like it, Andre 3000, the rapper, could do no wrong in our eyes.
We've been blessed with the occasional guest verse throughout the years, but it's never enough. We've been teased with thought of new music from Andre, but then we end up with the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda with New Blue Sun.
It's easy to shuffle around your top 10 rapper list and replace a few guys from time to time, but you can never replace Andre 3000.
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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.
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.
We want to know your favorite early '90s hip-hop fashion, so hit the comment section with yours!
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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.
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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Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
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.
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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Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
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.
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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Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Most of you failed miserably with our last Have You Heard episode, so we're running it back to close-out 2024.
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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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
On episode 157 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with our final installment of our best of Take It Personal series dedicated to all of the new music we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal, dating back to 2016. Can you believe we've been doing this for 9 years already?
We've got music Phonte, AZ, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Common & Pete Rock, Busta Rhymes, 38 Spesh, Conway, Aesop Rock, DJ Muggs, People Under The Stairs, Cormega and Killer Mike.
We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. Enjoy!
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
On episode 156 of Take It Personal Radio, we're giving you the best of TIP. This episode is dedicated to all of the "new music" we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal in 2016.
We've got music D.I.T.C., Evidence, Gang Starr, The LOX, Benny The Butcher, Roc Marciano, Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, Pusha T, Ras Kass, Masta Ace & Marco Polo, Westside Gun, Kid Abstrakt, Ryu, Phife Dawg and many from our extended TIP family like Meyhem Lauren, Apathy, Pharoahe Monch, Supastition, Redman and Black Thought.
We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. At the break, we discuss Tyson vs. Paul, the 3rd Bass reunion, Nintendo, the end of chain restaurants and a little college football. Enjoy!
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Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
On episode 155 of Take It Personal Radio, DJ 360 is delivering another Chef's Special. We've got an ode to NYC and on the flipside we're paying homage to Cali. We also have the return of our gameshow with special hosts Dready Kruger and Worm stopping by.
We even grabbed some hidden gems, deep album cuts and classics from multiple decades to deliver you the 2nd installment of DJ 360's Chef Special.
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Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
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.
On episode 154, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds, like GZA. We'll always be a 90's centric show at heart, but some of us are really stuck in the past and we feel you might be missing out on some great music, especially from the independent artists out there.
We've got new music from Godfather Don, Ka, High & Mighty, Blu, Vic Spencer. Mickey Diamond, Rahim Samad, Truth By Design, Vice Souletric, Recognize Ali, Kurious, Diamond D, Awon & Phoniks, Paradox & DJ Sean P, Apathy, ALYX Ryon & Jumbled to name a few. Maybe even some Pete & Bas if you keep listening to the very end (hint, hint).
If you like what you hear, support these artists. Follow them on social. Buy their products when they drop. Cop their merch. Comment on this post, so they know how you feel and they'll have no choice but to continue putting out good music.
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
We're excited to hit you with TIP's Have You Heard? game for episode 153. We're playing 32 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes.
All you have to do is keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions you might be familiar with, just the ones you hear on this episode.
We're going on the honor system and there is 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. Everyone who responds will be entered in our giveaway featuring prizes from Get On Down and Dre Did It tees.
Point Levels:
32 = No One Can Do It Better
30 = The Infamous
25 = Big Tyme
20 = Strictly Business
15 = All Eyez On Me
10 = College Dropout
5 = Check Your Head
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