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Take It Personal Flashback (Kool G. Rap Tribute) with Kool G. Rap

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.
 
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 Flashback (Native Tongues Tribute - Spotify Version)

 
On this flashback of Take It Personal, we're hitting you with a combined remastered version of episodes 29 & 30, our Native Tongues Tribute. This 12+ hour episode features music from the most important, and influential hip-hop collective we've ever seen.
 
With the help and hustle of both DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protege Monie Love, they were both instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop.
 
The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson. The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas. They've influenced everyone!
 
The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It's our privilege to present to you our Native Tongues Tribute!
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Take It Personal Flashback (Pharoahe Monch Tribute)

On this flashback of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with a remastered version of episode 32, our Pharoahe Monch Tribute. This 5 1/2 hour episode was recorded in 2018 and is now remastered in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stress: The Extinction Agenda. 
 
We felt it was not only necessary, but equally important to do a tribute in honor of one of the greatest lyricists hip-hop has had.  
 
Additionally, what would a Take It Personal tribute be without the man of the hour stopping by to share some stories?  We talk Paul C., Extra P, and even Kool Keith.  We find out what it was like being passed on by Russell Simmons (along with Nas) and signing with Disney. 
 
We break down the Stress: Extinction Agenda album cover.  We touch on his relationship with O.C. and the fact he thought the Time's Up beat was pretty wack.  We talk Rawkus, ghostwriting for Puffy, sampling, sports, what went wrong on The Equinox; yes, we went there.  
 
We asked everything and he answered everything, including the possibility of an OK reunion.  We also have 86 tracks displaying the brilliance of Pharoahe Monch. If you haven't heard this episode before or need a refresher, tap in because this one is TIP classic material.   
1.     J Dilla - Love feat. Pharoahe Monch
2.     Organized Konfusion - Walk Into The Sun (Remix)
3      Organized Konfusion - Fudge Pudge feat. O.C.
4.     Organized Konfusion - Let's Organize feat. O.C. & Q-Tip
5.     Organized Konfusion - Thirteen
6.     Organized Konfusion - Black Sunday
7.     Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix)
8.     Organized Konfusion - Stress
9.     Organized Konfusion - Stray Bullet
10.   O.C. - War Games feat. Organized Konfusion
11.   O.C. & Organized Konfusion - You Won't Go Far
12.   F.T. - Metal Thangz feat. O.C. & Pharoahe Monch
13.   Pharoahe Monch - I Shot The Mayor
14.   Pharoahe Monch - No Mercy feat. M.O.P.
15.   Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says
16.   X-Ecutioners - X (Ya'll Know The Name) feat. Pharoahe Monch
17.   Rob Swift - Turntablist Anthem feat. Pharoahe Monch
18.   Mos Def - Oh No feat. Pharoahe Monch & Nate Dogg
19.   Pharoahe Monch - The Next Shit feat. Busta Rhymes
20.   Talib Kweli - Guerila Monsoon Rap feat. Black Thought. Pharoahe Monche & Kanye West
21.   Pharoahe Monch - Rapid Eye Movement feat. Black Thought
22.   Organized Konfusion - Stress (Remix) feat. Large Professor
23.   Pharoahe Monch - Horseman (DJ 360 Remix)
24.   Organized Konfusion - Numbers
25.   Organized Konfusion - Questions
26.   El Da Sensei - Frontline feat. Organized Konfusion, Mike Zoot & F.T.
27.   The Dwellas - Ill Collabo feat. Organized Konfusion
28.   2 Rude - Innovations feat. Saukrates & Pharoahe Monch
29.   Jigmastas - Lyrical Fluctionation (Remix) feat. Black Star, Pharoahe Monch, Mr. Complex & Shabaam Sahdeeq
30.   Organized Konfusion - Invetro
31.   Pharoahe Monch - Livin' It Up
32.   DJ Quik - Murda 1 Case feat. Pharoahe Monch
33.   Pharoahe Monch - Fuck You
34.   Pharoahe Monch - New World Symphony
35.   Pharoahe Monch - Desire
36.   Pharoahe Monch - Agent Orange
37.   Styles P - The Life feat. Pharoahe Monch
38.   Tribeca - The Life feat. Pharoahe Monch
39.   Sean Price - BBQ Sauce feat. Pharoahe Monch
40.   D.I.T.C. - Night Rider feat. Pharoahe Monch
41.   Linkin Park - H! Vtg3 feat. Pharoahe Monch
42.   High & Mighty - Dirty Decibles feat. Pharoahe Monch
43.   Rah Digga - Tight (Remix) feat. Pharoahe Monch
44.   Pharoahe Monch - Queens
45.   Pharoahe Monch - The Truth feat. Common & Talib Kweli
46.   Pharoahe Monch - The Light
47.   Pharoahe Monch - Bar Tap
48.   Pharoahe Monch - Rape
49.   Organized Konfusion - Decisions
50.   Organized Konfusion - Why
51.   Apollo Brown & Ras Kass - H20 feat. Pharoahe Monch & Rakaa
52.   Organized Konfusion - Somehow, Someway
53.   Organized Konfusion - 9x Out of 10
54.   Organized Konfusion - Hate
55.   Pharoahe Monch - Let My People Go
56.   Pharoahe Monch - Welcome To The Terrodome
57.   Organized Konfusion - Prisoners of War
58.   Organized Konfusion - Releasing Hypnotical Gases
59.   Organized Konfusion - Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken (Remix)
60.   Organized Konfusion - Audience Pleasers
61.   Organized Konfusion - Moodswing
62.   Organized Konfusion - Keep It Koming
63.   Apathy - I Keep On feat. Pharoahe Monch & Pete Rock
64.   Pete Rock - Just Do It feat. Pharoahe Monch
65.   Pharoahe Monch - Tooley Crew Personified
66.   Pharoahe Monch - Behind Close Doors
67.   Pharoahe Monch - Official
68.   Pharoahe Monch - Do You Hear What I Hear feat. Ras Kass
69.   Wu-Tang Clan - Pearl Harbor (Remix) feat. Sean Price & Pharoahe Monch
70.   Prince Po - Smash feat. O.C. & Pharoahe Monch
71.   Amy Winehouse - Rehab (Remix) feat. Pharoahe Monch
72.   Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder - Prego feat. Pharoahe Monch & Slug
73.   Pharoahe Monch - Black Hand Side feat. Styles P & Phonte
74.   Pharoahe Monch - Let's Go
75.   Pharoahe Monch - What It Is
76.   Pharoahe Monch - Hell feat. Canibus
77.   Black Milk - The Matrix feat. Royce Da 5'9 & Pharoahe Monch
78.   Pharoahe Monch - Assassins feat. Royce Da 5'9 & Jean Grae
79.   Pharoahe Monch - W.A.R. feat. Immortal Technique & Vernon Reid
80.   Nate Dogg - I Pledge Allegiance feat. Pharoahe Monch
81.   Pharoahe Monch - The Jungle
82.   Pharoahe Monch - Book of Judges
83.   Anti Pop Consortium - What Am I (Remix) feat. L.I.F.E. & Pharoahe Monch
84.   Prince Po - Then And Now feat. Pharoahe Monch
85.   Kid Tsunami - The Chase feat. Pharoahe Monch & Jeru The Damaja
86.   Organized Konfusion - Soundman
 
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Take It Personal Flashback (Hieroglyphics Tribute)

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!
 
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 Flashback (DJ Premier Tribute)

On this flashback of episode 10, we give you over 6+ hours of the Work of Mart collection. Originally, this was released in 2 installments but we have remastered the show and combined part 1 and part 2.
 
It’s only right: the greatest producer of all-time receives the greatest tribute of all-time. It was no easy feat selecting and sequencing tracks for this massive show.
 
We hope after listening to the incredible this Work of Mart homage, you'll agree, DJ Premier is the GOAT. When you cover Premo's illustrious career, it's impossible to include every masterpiece in just one show. But don't worry, we've made sure to include all the ill-collabos, obscure remixes and of course, your favorite classics too!
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Take It Personal - General Steele (Smif-N-Wessun) - Dah Shinin’ Album Spotlight Interview

Join us on a 3-hour journey with General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun as we deep dive the '95 classic, Dah Shinin. General Steele gives us some insight on the making of each track off the album, as well as shares some intimate details about recording in D&D Studios, confirming the rumor that Jay-Z was denied access during the 1, 2 Pass It collaboration, plus you'll hear remarkable stories about 2Pac, Sean Price, Buckshot, Puffy and learn much more...like he is a Trekkie? This was an amazing interview and album breakdown with Steele and we know you're gonna love! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠

Take It Personal - Pharoahe Monch - Take It Personal (Interview ’24)

Pharoahe Monch stopped by to discuss his 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. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠

Take It Personal - Little Brother (Phonte & Rapper Big Pooh) 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.http://vevo.ly/Vtyu1R

Take It Personal - Dart Adams Interview

Dart Adams, author, journalist, Hip-hop historian, fact-checker and Bostonian, joins Take It Personal to discuss all things Boston and being the Neil Degrassi Tyson of Hip-hop. www.takeitpersonalradio.comwww.patreon.com/TakeItPersonalFollow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradiohttp://vevo.ly/R08SdB

Take It Personal - Jon Anik (UFC) Interview

Jon Anik is a true Bostonian, a hip-hop head and best known as the play-by-play commentator for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jon joins us on our Boston hip-hop tribute to discuss all things Boston, including once being an aspiring rapper. www.takeitpersonalradio.comwww.patreon.com/TakeItPersonalFollow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio http://vevo.ly/QpwYaR

Take It Personal - Esoteric (of Czarface) Interview

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Take It Personal - Ultramagnetic MC’s Interview with Kool Keith & Ced Gee

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Take It Personal - Meyhem Lauren – Take It Personal (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!https://www.meyhemlauren.com/https://www.takeitpersonalradio.com/Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradioPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonalhttp://vevo.ly/EhYYiq

Take It Personal - Redman - Take It Personal (Interview)

Some rappers take us on stage, some take us with the to pick-up some food.