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Take It Personal (Ep 137: Boston Tribute Part 2) with Edo. G & Jon Anik (UFC)

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.
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 136: Boston Tribute) 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. 
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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 Edo.G.
 
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 gonna 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.
 
Did you know we have brand new TIP shirts available in our online store? Check our our Marauders shirt. We also added our new Ultramag inspired tee. Plus slides, shorts, sweatshirts, pint glasses, coffee mugs and even die-cut stickers for your notepads and laptops. Go to Takeitpersonalradio.com, click on the store tab and enter promo code HALLOWEEN and you'll  save 15% off your entire order.
 
Next up is our Boston Tribute with special guests Esoteric, Dart Adams and Jon Anik.
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 134: Ultramagnetic MC's + Kool Keith Tribute + Interview)

On Episode 134, we're paying homage to one of the most innovated groups in hip-hop. The Ultramagnetic MC's were your favorite rap group's favorite rap group.
 
In '88, Critical Beatdown joined It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back and Straight Outta Compton as revolutionary albums that changed the landscape of hip-hop forever. Ultra's unconventional rhymes, mixed with their sinister production and style, created one of the most important sounds to come out of the Bronx.
 
On this episode, we not only take you musical journey featuring the Ultra's catalog, we'ved carved out a few mixes dedicated to the spectacular career of Kool Keith as well. We're covering Dr. Octagon, Cenobites, Sex Style, First Come, First Served, Black Elvis, Matthew, Pimp To Eat, Master of Illusions and all the other 500 albums he's released over the years. 
 
We've got the the remixes, the features and collabos from Roc Marciano, Atmosphere, Czarface, MF DOOM, High & Mighty, Chino XL, Prince Paul, Kutmasta Kurt, TomC3 and Automator. Plus we have an amazing record giveaway from RuffNation and a Black Elvis action figure courtesy of Detailed Junkees. 
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 133: Ultramagnetic MC's Interview & The Four Horseman Album Spotlight) with Kool Keith & Ced Ged

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
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.  
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 109: 1994 Tribute Part 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. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠
5. 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 110: 1994 Tribute Part 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 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. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠
5. Hit play, again!  
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 90: 1993 Tribute Part 1)

Episode 90 is our 1st installment of our 1993 Tribute. Last year we put together a strong case as to why we thought 1995 was one of the greatest years. This time around we're paying homage to 1993, my favorite year in hip-hop. 
 
We've got the classics, the commercial jawns, the remixes, and in typical TIP fashion, the obscure records as well. We aren't sure how deep this tribute will get, but we'll give you everything we've got! At the break, we discuss our favorite '93 albums, the sleepers, the wack, the guilty pleasures, and at the 2nd break its all about the WU!
 
Enjoy episode 90 as we intertwine some memorable movie scene with very memorable music. This is your 1993 time capsule and it's brought to you by your friends at Take It Personal Radio.
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 91: 1993 Tribute Part 2

Episode 91 is our 2nd installment of our 1993 Tribute. And while many of your are patiently awaiting for that new Christmas by Kanye record, here's 3 hours of Take It Personal to remind you of when hip-hop was fun.
 
We've got joints by A Tribe Called Quest, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Akinyele, The Beatnuts, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Moon, Now Born Click, L.O.T.U.G., Tragedy, Da Youngsta's, Digable Planets, KRS-One and much more!
 
RIP Biz Markie
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 89: Ode to 1992)

With the Summer Olympics going on and episode 89 being a '92 celebration, we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team.
 
Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few.
 
At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music.
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 93: 1993 Tribute Part 4)

Episode 93 is our 4th installment of our 1993 tribute. On this show, we dig deep in the crates and pull out gems from Leaders of The New School, Private Investigators, Daddy-O, Boss, YG, Mysterme, N-Tense, Poison Clan, Da Youngsta's and Mobb Deep to name a few. Plus, we hit you with classic from Outkast, Geto Boys, Eightball & MJG, Digable Planets and Queen Latifah!
 
At the break, we discuss what 1993 songs are worthy of being mentioned among the top 50 greatest hip-hop songs of all-time. You might be surprised with what you hear.
 
Remember, you can still enter our Get Down giveaway. Simply tag us on Instagram  @takeitpersonalradio, and tell us which of the "3" 1993 Cypress Hill singles were NOT produced by DJ Muggs and you'll have a chance to win some classic albums courtesy of Get On Down. We'll be announcing the winners on the next episode, the 1993 series finale.
And now, let's start the show...
 
RIP Zumbi
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 92: 1993 Tribute Part 3)

Episode 92 is our 3rd installment of our 1993. This show is 100% dedicated to west coast and features music from Digital Underground, Cypress Hill, Tha Alkaholiks, Freestyle Fellowship, Mac Dre, Mac Mall, Spice 1, Too $hort, C-Bo, Pac, Snoop, Cube, Kam, MC Eiht and Souls of Mischief to name a few.
 
At the break, we discuss Ice Cube's Lethal Injection and the Menace To Society soundtrack and unveil our special Get On Down giveaway. Listen to this episode and when you hear the question, tag on us Instagram or Facebook along with your answer to enter to win!
 
And look, even if you aren't the biggest west coast fan, you know we do every show with a TIP flair. 37 pieces to be exact. This episode is an intricate part of a very important year in hip-hop. We guarantee once we finished entire 1993 tribute, you too might consider it to be your favorite year. You also will have heard the most detailed '93 hip-hop experience ever. Like Mickey, these are just facts. Enjoy the show!
 
RIP Gonzoe
 
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Take It Personal (Ep 118: A Tribute to Tame One)

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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