JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

A comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan.

The Sugar Hill Gang's Sugar Hill Groove: Revisiting An Underrated Cult Classic

JayQuan revisits the Sugar Hill Gang's 1980 song Sugar Hill Groove, which some consider their best work. R.I.P. Keith LeBlanc.Support the Show.

04-28
29:01

DISSECTING 'MEN AT WORK' By KOOL G. RAP

JayQuan The Hip-Hop Historian breaks down the classic, 'Men At Work' by Kool G. Rap.Support the Show.

03-11
09:59

MALCOLM X: NO SELL OUT - A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH LEBLANC & JAYQUAN

JayQuan sits down with Sugar Hill Records and Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc to discuss his classic recording Malcolm X: No Sellout and his relationship with Malcolm's widow Betty Shabazz.Support the Show.

05-19
17:43

KURTIS BLOW - THE BLUE PRINT PART 1

 Kurtis Blow is the template and blueprint for Rap music's solo superstar. KB was the first Rap artist to secure a major label record deal, one of the first actual Rap artists to produce other Rap acts (Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, The Fearless  4) and the first with commercial endorsements (Sprite).Support the Show.

05-10
01:20:10

FROM TRAGEDY TO THE INTELLIGENT HOODLUM: A TEN YEAR RETROSPECTIVE

JayQuan explores the discography and transformation of Queensbridge legend Tragedy from 1986-'96.Support the Show.

11-02
26:10

CHUCK D - REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE AND THE PATH TO A NATION OF MILLIONS

JayQuan sits down with Chuck D. of Public Enemy to discuss the magic of Rush Productions, the Mr. Magic beef, how Eric B. & Rakim had a direct influence on Rebel Without A Pause and why Yo! Bum Rush The Show sounded dated.Support the Show.

07-06
10:14

THE LEGACY OF ED FLETCHER AKA DUKE BOOTEE

JayQuan is interviewed by the legendary Davey D Cook concerning the  legacy of musician, writer, vocalist, label owner and Professor  Duke Bootee.Support the Show.

07-01
59:59

IT'S GREAT TO BE THE QUEEN - THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA ROBINSON

JayQuan chronicles the career of Sylvia Robinson the visionary musician, writer, vocalist, producer and record label CEO.Support the Show.

03-13
18:44

THE KOOLEST OF THE KOOL - KOOL MOE DEE

JayQuan chronicles the history of Treacherous 3 front man and Emcee extraordinaire Kool Moe Dee.Support the Show.

05-14
01:48:39

THE GRANDEST OF THEM ALL - GRANDMASTER CAZ

JayQuan thoroughly  examines the career and discography of the Cold Crush Brothers frontman.Support the Show.

05-14
48:49

THE COLD CRUSH BROS. - RHYMES,ROUTINES & RECORDS

JayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros.Support the Show.

04-16
46:41

M.C. SHAN: AT WAR WITH GIANTS

JayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. ShanSupport the Show.

04-14
49:43

CHUCK D's TOP 3 PERFORMANCES

JayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D.Support the Show.

04-14
01:42:39

GRANDMIXER D.ST - A BRONX ORIGINAL

JayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.STSupport the Show.

03-03
08:07

THE ELECTRO ERA

JayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music.Support the Show.

03-03
53:53

KURTIS MANTRONIK - KING OF THE BEATS PART 1

Part 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan  thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik.Support the Show.

03-03
01:11:21

THE BOOGIE BOYS STORY - RAPPIN' AIN'T NO THING

JayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys.Support the Show.

03-03
25:54

THE ULTRAMAGNETIC MC'S: THE SPEED OF THOUGHT

JayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's.Support the Show.

02-08
01:48:25

THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER MARLEY MARL

JayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl.Support the Show.

02-06
01:20:48

THE SUGAR HILL GANG AND THE BIRTH OF THE RAP RECORD

JayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang.Support the Show.

02-06
39:30

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