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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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
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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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
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."
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
On episode 147, we're turning up the BPMs for some head smashers. You're going to call Safelite for a new windshield after this episode.
We've got bangers from Ghostface Killah, M.O.P, Nature, Smif N Wessun, Pete Rock, Juggaknots, Ras Kass, Non Phixon, Cali Agents, Darc Mind and Vakill. At the break, we discuss freestyle rappers. That's right, we talk Harry Mack all the way to J.U.I.C.E. and why we consider them the Harlem Globetrotters of Rap.
We attempt to understand Dre's distain for certain battle rappers and white rappers and Kevlar does his best Aesop Rock impersonation. We also talk about some recent movies and shows like Tires and decide Midnight Marauders is the next album to get the 360-Treatment like Paul's Boutique. And now, let's start the show.
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
On episode 148, we've got a bunch of new(er) music on deck like Rakim, Common & Pete Rock, Madlib, Conway The Machine, Chuck Strangers, Supastition, 2Mex, Fashawn, Apathy, Mach-Hommy, Your Old Droog, Brother Ali, General Steele, Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd, Rome Streetz, Da Beatminerz, Spice 1, Marv Won, Slum Village, Roc Marciano and Tha Dogg Pound to name a few.
Plus, we have Pharoahe Monch stopping by to discuss his July 3rd concert at Lincoln Center in NYC, to celebrate the 25-Anniversary of his classic, Internal Affairs. Special guests include M.O.P., Large Professor, Talib Kweli, Styles & Prince Po, so you're not going to want to miss this show.
At the break, Pharoahe talks about his upcoming Roc Nation album, External Affairs. We get into his love for New York Mets, his natural fit with west coast artists, which super-producer he'd like to work with and find out if Stress (Remix) is a top ten remix of all-time. Plus we get into LL Cool J, J Dilla, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Buckwild and Nas.
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
On episode 149, we're honoring this 1993 musical masterpiece. This classic ATCQ album embodies everything that made us me fall in love with hip-hop. It was pure perfection. An absolute game changer and the album that helped usher in the 2nd golden era.
Like what we’ve recently done with Paul’s Boutique, we strip this album completely and build it back using original samples in true TIP fashion. We reproduce this classic that’ll allow you to hear this album in a whole new way.
Get ready to relive 1993 all over again.
Side A
Midnight Marauders Tour Guide
Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
Award Tour (featuring Trugoy the Dove)
8 Million Stories
Sucka Nigga
Midnight (featuring Raphael Saadiq)
We Can Get Down
Side B
Electric Relaxation
Clap Your Hands
Oh My God (featuring Busta Rhymes)
Keep It Rollin'" (featuring Large Professor)
The Chase, Part II
Lyrics to Go
God Lives Through
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Back on episode 14 (2017), we gave you the start of our West Coast Classic series. Today, on episode 150, we're headed back to Cali for our A Westcoast Summer episode.
We've got 3 quintessential west coast mixes, giving you over 4+ hour of this musical journey. With music from DJ Quik, Warren G., Too $hort, King Tee, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Domino, Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, The Pharcyde, Richie Rich, E-40, Ice Cube, Ras Kass, Luniz, Young Lay, Cypress Hill, MC Eiht, Jayo Felony, Tha Alkaholiks, The B.U.M.S., 3x Krazy, Hi-C, Dove Shack and much more.
At the break, we dive deep in the west coast lifestyle that clearly separates them from rest. We talk Nate Dogg's legacy, Domino and A-Aron's affinity toward DJ Quik. Get ready for a perfect episode to enjoy for the remainder of your summer.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
We're starting to remaster older shows and present them as 1 episode as opposed to breaking them up into parts, like they were originally been released as.
On this flashback of episode 54, we give you over 5+ hours of one of the greatest hip-hop battles of all-time, Nas vs. Jay-Z.
We knew when making this that it had to be special. It had to be something unlike we've ever witnessed before, even though the battle took place nearly decades ago. It was important to re-create the magic and the memories and celebrate two of the most decorated veterans in hip-hop.
This epic episode plays like a Scorsese film. But, unlike most films, this gladiator battle has 4 acts. Each battle is carefully curated to bring out the best in each opponent.
We found a way to breathe new life into this battle of rap dominance and New York supremacy. Whether you're Team Nas or Team Jay-Z, we guarantee you moments where you'll feel conflicted, startled and even celebratory.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Who said TIP can't keep it PG-13?On episode 152, we're doing just that. For the first time in 8 years, you'll now be able to listen to an entire episode of Take It Personal without telling your kids to put on their ear muffs. No more lowering the volume or fast-forwarding a track, we got you and your family covered with the perfect mixes.Enjoy that car ride together with peace of mind knowing we're here to educate and entertain ya'll, kinda like Bill Cosby, just minus the ruffies.www.takeitpersonalradio.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
On episode 151, we're teleporting back to 1995. If you had a 5-disc CD changer in the whip, chances are you had Dah Shinin' in one of those slots.
Tek and Steele announced their presence with authority on Enta da Stage in '93, then dropped the classic Bucktown b/w Let's Git It On single in early '94, which had everyone patiently waiting for their album.
In January '95, the wait was over and Dah Shinin' immediately became a favorite. With their witty harmonizing 1-2 punch, along with the Da Beatminerz, Dah Shinin' was classic upon first listen and the birth of what we now know as the Boot Camp Clik.
We're joined by General Steele, as we go track-by-track with him on Dah Shinin'. Learn all about your favorites, whether it's Timz 'n' Hood Chek, Sound Bwoy Bureill, Bucktown, Hellucination, Let's Git It On or Cession at da Doghillee. Steele shares intimate details about the making of every track, including the remixes and some non-album cuts.
Steele also shares some hilarious and fascinating stories about recording @ D&D Records, Buckshot, Sean Price, working with Mary J. Blige and of course Tupac Shakur.
If you're a Smif-N-Wessun fan or a Boot Camp fan, you're not going to want to miss this episode!
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