Take It Personal Radio

It’s finally time we pay homage to one of the best to ever do it. Maybe it took us a little longer because we know how polarizing Eminem can be — but Take It Personal has always been about cataloging music, honoring the culture, and letting the music speak louder than our words.   On today’s episode, we bring you our Eminem Tribute: The Early Years. You either love him, hate him, or fall somewhere in between — and that’s why we drew a line in the sand and focused on what we feel were his best years: the early years.   We’re taking it all the way back to the beginning and stopping around 2001 — when hunger, chaos, and genius collided.   There’s no denying the impact Eminem had on hip-hop. We cover everything from Soul Intent, Infinite, The Slim Shady EP and LP, to The Marshall Mathers LP. We’ve got the demos, the collabos, the diss tracks, the underground gems — and even a few joints you’ve probably never heard before.   This is more than a tribute — it’s a time capsule. From basement recordings to chart-toppers, we’re celebrating the raw, unfiltered energy that made Em a legend. Press play, turn it up, and relive The Early Years with Take It Personal Radio.   Follow & Support Take It Personal Radio   📸 Instagram: @takeitpersonalradio 🛒 Store: takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/TakeItPersonal   🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠  ⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠

We packed this one heavy — over 94 tracks deep — so if you’re looking for the ultimate sampling experience, you just found it. We’re talking straight bangers from The O’Jays, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers, Al Green, Three Dog Night, Bobby Caldwell, George Benson, Aretha Franklin, DeBarge, The Floaters, and a whole lot more.   But we don’t just show you where it started — we hit you with where it went. De La Soul, Black Sheep, Wu-Tang, Gang Starr, Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, Biggie, 2Pac, Common… yeah, it’s one of those episodes.   Press play, then run it back, because this episode is built for year-long rotation. This is Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends get their flowers, and the music always talks the loudest.   Follow & Support Take It Personal Radio   📸 Instagram: @takeitpersonalradio 🛒 Store: takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/TakeItPersonal   🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠  ⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠

We’re closing out our 1992 Tribute series with the 5th and final installment—and we’re throwing everything at you. This episode is packed with joints from Kwame, Rough House Survivors, Young Black Teenagers, Home Team, Chi-Ali, Hard Knocks, MC Serch, Mobb Deep, The Brand New Heavies, and Gang Starr. We’re also showing some southern love with tracks from Willie D, Bushwick Bill, Gangsta Nip, and UGK.    At the break, we take it back to The Price Is Right, guessing what everyday items cost in ’92. We talk one-hit wonders, get into a hilarious debate over whether the Geto Boys ever spelled their name with an “H,” and wrap up our B-Side giveaways with the last of the tees.   Of course, we salute our Patreon fam and even manage to sneak in some discussion (and disses) about newer releases—because why not?      Follow & Support Take It Personal  Radio 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒 Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:   ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠   

On episode 170, we’re dropping the 4th installment of our 1992 Tribute — West Coast Edition. After this, just one more episode remains to wrap up our summer-long series.   We’ve got Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, DJ Quik, Cypress Hill, House of Pain, The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, Paris, Compton’s Most Wanted, Spice 1, Too $hort, Above The Law, RBL Posse, Da Lench Mob… and that’s only the beginning.   We’re also announcing Round 2 of our B-Side Buttons Giveaway! If you haven’t entered yet, this is your last shot. Here’s how:   Post your favorite single or album from 1992   Tell us why it’s your pick   Tag us in your post   Don’t want to leave it to chance? Head to bsidebuttons.com, use promo code TIP25, and save 25% off your entire order.   Follow & Support Take It Personal Radio   📸 Instagram: @takeitpersonalradio 🛒 Store: takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/TakeItPersonal   🎧 Listen on:   Apple Podcasts / iTunes   Amazon Music   Spotify   Pandora   iHeartRadio   Player FM   Podchaser   Vevo YouTube Channel

On episode 169, we're hitting you with the 3rd installment of our 1992 Tribute. We've got plenty more on deck before we put a bow on one of the most incredible years in hip-hop. Episode 169 is a bit more obscure as we dig  deeper and pull-out the b-sides, remixes and some of those deep album cuts.    We've got music from Lord Finesse, Showbiz & A.G., Diamond D, Grand Puba, Ultramagnetic MC's, Positive K, Red Hot Lover Tone, Chubb Rock, Chi-Ali, Zhigge, X-Clan and Eric B. & Rakim. We also announce some of the winners of our B-Side Buttons & Shirts giveaway. If you haven't entered, there's still time! Simply post your favorite single or album from 1992, tell us the reason why and be sure to tag us or if you don't' want to test your luck, head on over to bsidebuttons.com enter promo code TIP25 and save 25% off your entire order.     Big announcement for our Patreon members! Besides having early access to all episodes, including a Patreon exclusive "music only" episode, all members can now stream Take It Personal directly on our Patreon page without any commercial interruptions. Stream directly on the app or even your Carplay or Airplay and experience TIP in a whole new way.      Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ ⁠Store: https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/ ​Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Streaming Options   Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3596383 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134 Vevo: https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676

On episode 168, we're hitting you our 2nd installment of our 1992 Tribute and this time we brought a special guest to sit-in on our '92 discussions.    We talk... Ice Cube's dominance Best producer on the mic BMG/Columbia House Pete Rock reinventing the wheel Guilty pleasures DJ Quik P.E.'s decline The Source Mic Ratings   After listening to part 1, it's impossible not to have 1992 in the conversation as the GOAT year. We continue to hit you with incredible tracks from EPMD, Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Redman, Compton's Most Wanted, Lord Finesse, Double XX Posse, Fu-Schnickens, plus we have two medleys dedicated to Pete Rock and Diamond D.   Remember, everyday we're adding back more and more lost Take It Personal episodes, so be sure to visit TakeItPersonalRadio.com for most up-to-date streaming options.     Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ ⁠Store: https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/ ​Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Streaming Options   Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3596383 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134 Vevo: https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676

On episode 167, we're hitting you our first installment of our 1992 Tribute. This is one of the most incredible years with arguably the most classic tracks to come out of it. We've got music from Dr. Dre, Grand Puba, Ice Cube, The Pharcyde, Das EFX, Redman, Diamond D, Main Source, Beastie Boys and Pete Rock & CL Smooth   Remember, everyday we're adding back more and more Take It Personal episodes, so be sure to visit TakeItPersonalRadio.com for most up-to-date streaming options.     Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ ⁠Store: https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/ ​Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Streaming Options   Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3596383 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134 Vevo: https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676

Chances are you listen to Take It Personal because you're stuck in the golden era. But every once in a while, we feel it's our responsibility to put a spotlight on today's music.   On episode 165, we're do all of the heavy lifting to help you diversify your bonds. We always be a 90's centric show at heart, but we feel you might be missing out on some great music, especially from the independent artists out there. Side A Why-D - Poetical Warfare feat. Planet Asia & Masta Ace Smif-N-Wessun - Medina feat. Pharoahe Monch The High & Mighty - The Rose Bowel feat. Your Old Droog The High & Mighty - Mos In Outs feat. Cage Sol Messiah - Shiva feat. Mickey Factz & Planet Asia Napoleon Da Legend & Giallo Point - Peace Blu & August Fanon - Simple feat. Sene & Chester Watson Blame & Preed One - Let It Go feat. Rakaa Iriscience & Blu Ricks 73 - Fly Shit feat. El Da Sensei & Sadat X Vinnie Paz - Two Knights Precyce Politix - The Loyal Krohme - Comrades feat. Cappadonna, Trife & Ty Farris Method Man - Warriors Two, Cooley High feat. Benny The Butcher Roc Marciano & DJ Premier - Armani Section   Side B Coast Contra & Marco Polo - In Case You Forgot The Pharcyde - Phabulous Tha Alkaholiks - Mary Jane Part 2 feat. Planet Asia Lords of the Underground & Snowgoons - What's Up feat. Onyx Vinnie Paz - All Guns Full Ammo feat. Onyx Bernadette Price - Shut Da fuck Up feat. Sean Price Benny The Butcher - Toxic feat. Styles P Mickey Diamond - Shrimp Noodles Boldy James & Real Bad Man - It Factor feat. El-P Queen Herawin - Manifest feat. Apathy & Mickey Factz J-Live - Recognize Real Hassan - The Art of Tongue-Fu Jericho Jackson - Last Laugh feat. Domo Genesis & Oh No Godfather Don & Jazz Spastiks - Straight from the Gutter Brother Ali & Ant - Name of the One Precyce Politix - God's Number feat. K-Hill    If you like what you hear, support these artists. Follow them on social. Buy their products when they drop and cop their merch when available.   Take It Personal Radio is now streaming on Pandora in addition to iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Vevo, Podbean, Podchaser, Boomplay and Player FM.   All of our episodes are available for free download @⁠⁠⁠ takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠⁠ ​Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Ever since we first heard “Free Style Ghetto” off King Tee’s IV Life album, we were all-in on Xzibit. Here was this hungry rapper, sporting this distinct husky voice with an extraordinary flow, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to see him later on become a household name. Whether you first heard him with King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks or maybe you first caught Xzibit on Bitch Please or What’s The Difference, there is no denying that when you heard him, you knew it was something special. We call this an interview, but it’s really a 2-hour discussion amongst rap fans and there is no bigger fan of rap than Mr. X to the Z. On this episode we have 3 mixes with over 75 tracks highlighting his incredible career. We’ve got the classics, the features and all those obscure collabos for our underground heads. This one of the most informative and entertaining interviews Xzibit has done. Here’s what we got into: • Leaving Albuquerque for Los Angeles. • Debuting on Free Style Ghetto and working with King Tee and Tha Alkaholiks. • Steve Rifkind signing him to Loud Records. • Beefing with Steve Rifkind. • Bigga B and Unity. • Sir Jinx. • What U See Is What U Get music video. • Getting the phone call from Snoop Dogg. • Dr. Dre changing his life. • The Up In Smoke Tour. • The 2Pac misunderstanding. • Working with De La Soul. • Working with Nate Dogg. • Working with LL Cool J. • Working with Pharoahe Monch. • Why the Golden State Warriors album never happened and all their unreleased material. • Saafir stories. • The Sopranos, starting an acting career and Pimp My Ride. • His golden girl acting teacher moonlighting as his sex therapist. • Signing to Connor McGregor’s Greenback Records.  • Listening to Black Crows, Deftones, Peter Gabriel and Janis Jopin. • Xzibit’s hip-hop producer Mount Rushmore. • Kingmaker. Xzibit’s Kingmaker drops May 16th! SUBSCRIBE ► http://bit.ly/434tVhc ⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio

Since Y2K, 3K became a part-time rapper. It's been a discussion for the last 25 years. After Stankonia dropped, there were frequent rumors about Outkast was breaking up to pursue solo careers.   Those rumors lingered for years, then we got what we thought was going to be their last album as a group. Thanks to some label politics, contractual obligations and marketing trickery at its finest, we didn't really get the last Outkast album, we got Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, which was precisely the start of their solo careers.    It's not like many of us didn't want this, it's that we didn't expect it. And we certainly didn't expect Andre 3000 to stray from the very thing that made us appreciate him and that was his otherworldly ability at rapping. Big Boi would an ace on any staff, but his partner happened to be an all-time great.  Andre Benjamin solidified that status after the 3rd consecutive classic, Aquemini in 1998.    In just 4 short years, Andre jumped the line and entered the top emcee lists. He became a favorite for many and a GOAT for some. He was the reason fans outside of the South even paid attention to it. Sure, groups like Geto Boys, U.G.K., 8Ball & MJG and 2 Live Crew helped paved the way but like Andre said at The Source Awards, "I'm tired of them closed minded folks, it's like we gotta demo tape but don't nobody want to hear it. But it's like this: the South got something to say, that's all I got to say."    The Dirty South was born and a legend was made. And like many legends, we marvel at them for as long as they allow us to. Stars fade for various reasons. Some to an untimely death. Some get caught up in the fame and some simply losing the passion. Whether it's Jimi Hendrix, Joy Division, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def, Kurt Cobain, 2Pac or Jeff Buckley, losing the ability to witness their greatness isn't something us fans can come to grips with.   Andre is a unicorn. He's always had a unique style and sound. He was mature beyond his years. He had a remarkable ability at storytelling and his delivery was bar none. He had mental prowess and his skill at entertaining and articulating the fundamental understanding of life was a thing of beauty.    Only the greats really get a pass when it comes to fashion. Michael Jackson had that pass. Prince had that pass. David Bowie had that pass. Andre Benjamin had that pass. It's a testament to their greatness. Their influence. Their timeless classics. It didn't matter he wore a wig like ear a wig like Morrie or would throw on a sundress or kilt because he just felt like it, Andre 3000,  the rapper, could do no wrong in our eyes.     We've been blessed with the occasional guest verse throughout the years, but it's never enough. We've been teased with thought of new music from Andre, but then we end up with the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda with New Blue Sun.   It's easy to shuffle around your top 10 rapper list and replace a few guys from time to time, but you can never replace Andre 3000.   ⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonal Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠

On episode 161, we're hitting you with some winter vibes. Grab your Triple Fat Goose, your Helly Hansen or dust-off that Avirex and get ready for a cold one. We got music from Group Home, GZA, Smoothe da Hustler, Shadez of Brooklyn, Finsta Bundy, Choclair, Real Live, Mobb Deep, Onyx, Frankenstein, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse and Mic Geronimo. You've still got time to enter our Get On Down giveaway, listen to episode 160 for the rules and be sure to tag us to enter. Next-up is our first guest of 2025 and it's gonna blow your mind. --------------- All of our episodes are available for free download @⁠⁠⁠⁠ takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/⁠⁠⁠  (enter promo code "GOLDENERA" for 15% off) 

We're back with another banger. This marks our 9th season of Take It Personal and we couldn't think of a better way to start-off the new year. This is part 1 of our 1988 Tribute and we're hitting you with everything from Public Enemy, EPMD, Slick Rick, Ultramagnetic MC's , Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Boogie Down Productions, Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Jungle Brothers, Biz Markie, Stetsasonic, Ice-T, MC Lyte, The 7A3, Steady B, Three Times Dope, Too $hort and Marley Marl to name a few. We're leaving no stones unturned on this '88 masterpiece.  Don't forget to show us love if you're like what we're throwing down. Join our Patreon family and receive special benefits of being a member like early releases, mix-only shows and exclusive TIP episodes only available on Patreon. And now, let's start the show!  All of our episodes are available for free download @⁠⁠⁠ takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/⁠⁠  (enter promo code "GOLDENERA" for 15% off) 

Most of you failed miserably with our last Have You Heard episode, so we're running it back to close-out 2024.   This show has 28 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes.  Keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions, just the ones you hear on this episode.     We're going on the honor system and there's no honor in being a crumb bum. Keep score at home and then return to our episode post on Instagram or Facebook and share with us how many you've heard before.      You know we had to show some Rickey love on this jawn, so it made sense to drop this episode on 12/24/24 and peace to Oakland indie label ABB on the logo flip. We also snuck in some love for a few fallen soldiers this year like Bo$$, Ka, Saafir and Chino XL on this episode.    Point Levels:  28 = Supreme Clientele 25 = Don’t Sweat The Technique 20 = Dah Shinin 15 = No Need For Alarm 10 = Slaughtahouse 5 = Stankonia    Our brand new store with new items, including some limited drops is now open! Enter code "WINTER" and save. ⁠https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/⁠    All of our episodes are available for free download @⁠⁠ takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 157 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with our final installment of our best of Take It Personal series dedicated to all of the new music we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal, dating back to 2016. Can you believe we've been doing this for 9 years already?   We've got music Phonte, AZ, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Common & Pete Rock, Busta Rhymes, 38 Spesh, Conway, Aesop Rock, DJ Muggs, People Under The Stairs, Cormega and Killer Mike.   We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

On episode 156 of Take It Personal Radio, we're giving you the best of TIP. This episode is dedicated to all of the "new music" we've played since the beginning of Take It Personal in 2016.   We've got music D.I.T.C., Evidence, Gang Starr, The LOX, Benny The Butcher, Roc Marciano, Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, Pusha T, Ras Kass, Masta Ace & Marco Polo, Westside Gun, Kid Abstrakt, Ryu, Phife Dawg and many from our extended TIP family like Meyhem Lauren, Apathy, Pharoahe Monch, Supastition, Redman and Black Thought.   We've got 3 mixes full of hitters, no quitters to start off our Best of Tip proper. At the break, we discuss Tyson vs. Paul, the 3rd Bass reunion, Nintendo, the end of chain restaurants and a little college football. Enjoy! https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    

We're excited to hit you with TIP's Have You Heard? game for episode 153. We're playing 32 tracks, featuring bootlegs, b-sides, deep album cuts and remixes.   All you have to do is keep count of each song you've heard before. Don't count the original versions you might be familiar with, just the ones you hear on this episode.  We're going on the honor system and there is no honor in being a crumb bum. Keep score at home and then return to our episode post on Instagram or Facebook and share with us how many you've heard before.  Everyone who responds will be entered in our giveaway featuring prizes from Get On Down and Dre Did It tees.  Point Levels:  32 = No One Can Do It Better 30 = The Infamous 25 = Big Tyme 20 = Strictly Business 15 = All Eyez On Me 10 = College Dropout 5 = Check Your Head  Take It Personal Radio is now streaming on Pandora in addition to iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Vevo, Podbean, Podchaser, Samsung, Boomplay and Player FM. Also all of our episodes are available for free download @⁠ takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠⁠  

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 kiddos to put on their ear muffs. No more lowering the volume or fast-forwarding a track, we got you and your family covered.   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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!   Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (enter BUCKTOWN for 25% off) ⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    

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.    ⁠⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠ Online store: ⁠⁠⁠https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/⁠⁠⁠ (enter MONCH for $10 off) 

On Episode 138, we're paying respects to our late friend and longtime supporter of Take It Personal, Matt "Barkley" Temchatin. Many of you knew Barkley as @HipHopAutographs, as he was one of the most celebrated hip-hop collectors online. Barkley unexpectedly passed away a few months ago, so we wanted to honor him with our last episode of 2023.   Barkley, like myself, started out doing college radio but his love for hip-hop only grew as he got older. He went on to run a record store and work as a record promoter in Philly, later graduating to a family man. His true passion can be seen when you view his IG @HipHopAutographs or if you recall the time he amazed everyone with his appearance on D-Stroy's Show Off Your Gems.   Barkley was a huge advocate of new hip-hop, so on 138, we are playing some of our favorite records that have recently come out in honor of him. We've got new music from Black Milk, Jay Royale, Elcamino, Torae, Beneficence, RJ Payne, Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd, Vinnie Paz, Little Brother, AZ, Supastition, Smoke DZA, Him Lo, Stu Bangas, The Good People, Edo. G, 38 Spesh, Open Mike Eagle, Blockhead, Paul Wall & Termanology, Lord Sko, Czarface, NapsNdreds and Keanutis Smith & Sense to name a few.   Thanks to all of you for holding us down in our 7th season of Take It Personal. We'll be back in mid-January with Episode 139, our Patreon exclusive. It's our way of saying thank you to all of our Patreon members who have supported us throughout the year and return with a special episode in late-January with some brothers we love.   From all of us at TIP, have a happy and heathy New Year. Enjoy the show.    This one's for your Barkley!   ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-fund-for-the-temchatin-family⁠   ⁠⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠