Hip Hop MultiVerse

Host Darwan chats about hip hop sub-genres, artists, albums, songs, and other related topics with a rotating lineup of guests. Some guests are big fans of the topic discussed while others are reacting to music they are unfamiliar with. The podcast explores the history of the topic being discussed, provides an in-depth conversation about how the host and guest feel about it, and often finishes with discussing favorite albums and songs from a particular artist or sub-genre. The goal is to challenge popular narratives, provide insight, and share hidden gems that a listener may want to add to their playlists.

#63 Nelly's Suit

Whit and Dar-1 review Sweat's chill twin album "Suit".

09-30
27:26

#62 Nelly's Sweat

Drop down and get your pod on. For this episode Dar-1 and Whit jump back into the Nelly album series with his third album Sweat.

09-23
28:56

#61 Boom Bap Origins

In this episode Whit and I chat about the origins of the subgenre that launched the Golden Era of Hip Hop Key Songs to listen to: Run DMC - Sucka MCs T La Rock - It's Yours

09-09
24:18

#60 Lil Wayne

Dar-1 and Whit discuss the appeal of Lil Wayne, his place among the greats, and their personal favorite tracks.

08-19
43:00

#59 Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI

0:00 - Intro1:15 - All Facts no Feelings3:30 - All Feelings no Facts 

08-12
17:37

#58 Lil Wayne Origins

Lil Wayne has been heavily discussed lately so Whit and Dar-1 start their Lil Wayne series with talking about his come up.

06-19
22:37

#57 RR&B IV: 2010s

Dar-1 and Whit continue there RR&B series with a top 10 selection for the 2010s decade. Playlist of the songs can be found below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SvVZllDZIkkTIHjBu51er?si=ca69dea856404615

05-08
35:43

#56 - Mafioso Rap Origins

A playlist of all the top Mafioso rap songs can be found on the playlist below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OjzLV5nGxCa7Q9lOnayWm?si=da7489f795dd4f71   

04-17
45:37

#55 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Coinciding with our RR&B series, Dar-1 and Whit visit The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. A classic album recently deemed the greatest music album of all time by Apple Music. Everything is Everything

01-14
52:31

#54 Hip Hop Soul Classic Album: TLC's CrazySexyCool

The biggest album from one of the biggest women group acts of all time. At the time it captured the Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop audience and became a Hip Hop Soul classic.

12-10
50:30

#53 Theatre: Hamilton Musical

When Hip Hop, history, and theatre all meet... Whitney and Dar-1 share their experience watching the Hamilton musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

12-03
28:52

#52 Iconic Album: Nelly's Nellyville

Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first.

06-25
47:43

#51 Fusion Genre: RR&B III: 00s (with Lil Gritz)

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494

03-12
21:44

#50 Platinum Era: 1996

Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.

03-05
46:10

#49 Masterpiece Album: Arrested Development - Bullets in the Chamber

Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ

02-20
25:12

#48 - Platinum Era: 1995

Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722

01-18
29:23

#47 Platinum Era - Introduction

Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4

01-11
22:48

#46 Microgenre: Hustler Rap I - Definition & History

Dar-1 rolls solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5

10-19
11:18

#45 Nas' King's Disease III

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the third installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Tracks: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2

10-12
25:48

#44 RR&B Classic Album: Missy's SupaDupaFly

As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.

07-28
48:08

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