The Personal Party Podcast

This week’s episode of The Personal Party Podcast welcomes Hip Hop Royalty, JoJo Simmons. JoJo relives his New York City College experiences on campus (3:58), Harlem being a huge influence on his upbringing (7:56), and meeting one of the best directors ever, Hype Williams (10:30). JoJo tells a hilarious Run’s House behind-the-scenes story (11:40), life-changing benefits of Run’s House (24:56), and potential Kodak/21 Savage verzuz matchup (31:20). Then, he mentions heavy influences from wrestling especially The Attitude Era (36:00), when did JoJo realize his pops was him (41:20), and dives in on the importance of mental health, explains self-taught therapy, and more (47:10). Later, the gang discusses the unique progression of marijuana over the years (52:08), Jo’s favorite rappers of all time (1:01:18), and his most memorable celebrity interactions (1:05:40). Lastly, Show Broadway’s Shoot The Five (1:09:36), details how Run’s House way of filming (1:14:00), and shared his thoughts on the mental state of Hip Hop (1:18:21) and much more! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #StateProperty #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway #JoJoSimmons #RunsHouse #RevRun #RunDMC

In this week’s episode of The Personal Party Podcast, one of the most legendary artists of our generation Talib Kweli stops by. They get into the Golden Era of Hip Hop, writing many paper assignments that helped transition his talents to artistry (4:00), his first job after dropping out of NYU (7:25), and how did Blackstar's name come about? (12:50). Talib speaks on the influential musical melting pot that is Fort Greene (15:30), unforgettable experiences with Rawkus Records (20:10), and an influx of Connecticut rappers who dissed Talib Kweli (24:40). Then, discusses how establishments such as The Lyricists Lounge brought a community full of creatives together (35:10), Talib’s favorite producer to work with (41:30), mentions being in Kanye West’s documentary on Netflix (48:15). Later, Talib shares a story meeting and touring with Dave Chappelle (1:00:10), his biggest regret in his career (1:19:10), Shoot The Five with Show Broadway and much more!  SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #StateProperty #SmokeDZA #TalibKweli #BlackStar #YasiinBey #MosDef

On episode 066, legendary artists Beanie Sigel & Freeway slide through The Personal Party Podcast for a classic episode. Beanie recalls meeting Freeway during a rap battle (4:30), they discuss the classic Hot97’s Roc-A-Fella freestyle (20:30), and details about the “1-900-Hustler “studio session (37:45). Then, Beanie revisits his first impression of Lyor Cohen (44:00), If Freeway has any regrets about the Cassidy rap battle (48:27), and how the classic record “What We Do” came about (52:20). Later, the State Property members talk about passing up mainstream billboard records (56:10), share their strong opinions on ghostwriting in Hip Hop (1:01:30) and Beans forecasting the end of Roc-A-Fella before it transpired (1:11:05). Lastly, Beanie speaks on collaborating with Max B (1:17:03), expresses his concern on Kanye West’s situation (1:20:00) and names their favorite legendary studio sessions (1:49:35) and much more! Stay tuned and like, share and subscribe! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k

This week on The Personal Party Podcast Episode 064, host Rob Markman speaks about his experiences as a journalist & VP of Content Strategy at Genius. As an up-and-coming hip hop journalist, Rob first reviewed Jadakiss' album (13:00), goes over working on some classic XXL covers (20:30), as well as explains why one rap group disagreed with his article (33:15). Next, Rob explains “media is just an extension of the culture” (37:30), the guys ask Rob Markman which interview he enjoys the most? (44:30), and why the transition from journalism to Genius (48:30). Later, Rob speaks on the impact Genius has had on Hip Hop (53:00), remembers his first video interview with Lil B (1:08:15), Show Broadway's POV (1:26:50), and more! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com

In episode 063, Legendary Hip Hop Artist and Top Five MC Dead or Alive, Jadakiss sit down with The Personal Party Podcast for an in-depth conversation. Jadakiss' upcoming in Yonkers, NY, and meeting The LOX/Mary J. Blige (6:15), when Suge Knight inquired about signing The LOX to Death Row Records (9:20), and studio memories with Notorious BIG (14:20). Also, Jadakiss names the best posse cuts of all time (25:55) and discusses the discrepancy with Jay Z on Best Of Me (29:25), and his infamous rap beef with Beanie Sigel (30:55). Then, Jadakiss talks about ghostwriting (38:25), leaving P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records (41:39), and describes the making of the We Are The Streets album (44:48). Jada talks about future ventures (50:55), his first solo album Kiss The Game Goodbye (52:00), Sour versus Haze debate (1:03:30), and more! Stay tuned, Like, Share and Subscribe! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k Follow The Team on Instagram:   Host - Smoke Dza - https://tinyurl.com/487ehzf6 Co Host - Show Broadway - https://tinyurl.com/2nkhyznd Producer - Rich Blanco - https://tinyurl.com/mpsb3mea #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #Jadakiss #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway

In episode 061, The Podfather Joe Budden sat down with The Personal Party Podcast for a pivotal conversation. Joe kicks off with the importance of Mood Muzik 2 & meeting Stack Bundles (4:45), whether Joe forecasted the growth of live stream (14:35), and lists his favorite Rap Cyphers (16:30). Also, Joe describes the opportunity to transition away from Hip Hop (18:20), briefly speaks on the Slaughterhouse debacle (21:00), and discusses the unfortunate controversy surrounding The Joe Budden Podcast (29:35). Next, Joe states if his prior major music label experience translated to his podcast business (33:00), elaborates about their former Spotify deal (44:15), named his favorite strip clubs to attend (52:00), and claims “Everyday Struggle” as one of the best TV shows ever (56:20). Then, Joe Budden shares his notes on a controversial Personal Party episode featuring a former JBP host (1:05:20), Joe takes ownership for his past transgressions involving opioids (1:12:20), and Show Broadway’s Pornstar of The Week segment (1:21:48). Later, Joe reveals almost laying a verse on a record with Griselda (1:27:45), and where does Joe see himself ten years from now? (1:35:10), Joe drops The Gem of The Day (1:46:45), and much more! Stay tuned, Like, Share and Subscribe!   SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com  LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrrSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9Amazon -

Episode 060 of The Personal Party Podcast has Big Krit come through for a classic dialogue. Krit shares meeting Smoke and Johnny Shipes on his first visit to NYC (5:55), the creation of legendary Krit records (15:30), becoming a baseball athlete (25:23) and which athlete represents Krit’s musician ship (29:45). The Personal Party get into Big Krit’s view towards Hip Hop coming from Mississippi (32:55), Memphis Bleek reaching out and inquired about signing Krit (39:20), what it was like to have Bun B on “Country Shit” (41:55), and his experience at Def Jam (49:35). Afterward, Big Krit explain how he manage to grab a BB King feature (57:45), Big Krit’s unforgettable dinner with Spike Lee (1:03:15), 2011’s elite XXL Freshman Class (1:10:03), and an incredible Smoke DZA story starring Big Krit (1:15:02). Later, talks about DJ Wally Sparks (1:22:01), how Krit became the performer he is today (1:33:13), and meeting Nipsey Hussle (1:40:35). Smoke DZA bigs up Big Krit’s latest album “Digital Roses Don’t Die” album (1:43:38), Smoke DZA & Big Krit speak on their joint album with Wiz Khalifa called “Full Court Press” coming soon (1:51:00), recalls working at Blockbuster during Netflix’s surge (1:55:25), and Gem of The Day (1:58:30) and much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalPartyPodcast #BigKrit #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway

On episode 059 of The Personal Party Podcast, we sit with The Fresh Prince of New York-designer-curator and party-thrower, 40oz Van. First, the guys dive into how 40oz Van reinvigorated Tumblr (4:10), the infamous 40oz Bounce Parties (6:28), and whether the NYC club scene is dead (10:54). Discussed his first business venture designing hats (15:12), how 40oz Van went from selling clothing to being an A&R at a music label (17:40), the foresight to execute digital pop-ups instead of in-store (22:00). Also, the fellas delve into Show’s favorite topic about women in New York (25:30), and the significance of Twitter (35:18). Later, Show Broadway’s introduces his Pornstar of The Week (42:15), and classic A$AP Yamz story (53:09), and 40oz Van’s Gem of The Day (55:20) and much more!  SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com  LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkG  Youtube -

Special guest, and artist Da$H pulls up to The Personal Party Podcast for episode 59. Da$H recollects on his Roc-A-Fella experience as a young kid (7:51), stealing beats from MySpace to jumpstart his rap career (10:42) and tours with DD172 media collective (14:12). Then, Da$H clears the air on Retch (17:15), describes a never before told story featuring Dame Dash (27:35), and how the V.I.C.E.S album came about (33:35). Later, Da$H mentioned artists who were inspiring (37:35), regrets during his career (42:15), and Pornstar of The Week with Show Broadway (48:45), and much more! Stay Tuned & Like, Share & Subscribe!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #Da$H#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast

On Episode 57, Mouse Jones pulls up to The Personal Party Podcast discussing his early beginnings, hip hop, wrestling and many more. The Personal Party talks about Sports betting in moderation (9:01), the phenomenon of “Trap Karaoke” (16:30), and how significant aligning social media to your brand is (34:30). Also, Mouse’s decision to enlist in the Navy (39:00), his reason as to why he may endure online conflict (46:35), and question whether Nas’ best album is actually Illmatic (47:25). Then, Mouse pulls up from thirty with a super hot take on Tupac (1:03:30), the guys dive into NFT’s and explore the metaverse (1:07:50), if being candid hindered his career (1:17:15). Later, Mouse decides between hosting and podcasting (1:33:30), why Wale has yet to receive recognition for his work? (1:40:26) and much more! Stay Tuned, Like Share And Subscribe.SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #MouseJones#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast

Harlem, NY’s own, producer Ron Browz sits down with The Personal Party Podcast for episode 55. Browz speaks on the origin of Uptown Kids (4:09), how Big L’s “Ebonics” beat placement came about (6:40), and somehow, Ether instrumental was originally meant for Jay Z (18:30). Recall hilarious yet dangerous story featuring Remy Ma (20:29), discusses former riffs between Murda Mook & Jae Millz (23:45), and deciphers transitioning from a producer to an artist (30:30). Later, Ron Browz talks about the creation of “Arab Money” (36:10), Hov premiering “DOA” at his first Summer Jam (40:30), music inspirations (49:30), and much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #DJSelf#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast#RonBrowz #EtherBoy

On episode 55, radio personality DJ Self kicked it with The Personal Party Podcast for a classic one for the books. DJ Self reflects on his upbringing in Brooklyn, NY (3:30), being employed as Mos Def’s DJ for Rawkus Records (7:05) and recollects his very first paycheck from the music industry (11:05). DJ Self describes his transition from rocking turntables to radio hosting (19:00), he further explains the undertone of beef between NYC radio stations (26:30), and talks meeting Cardi B as an up-and-comer (32:45). Also, DJ Self spoke on his record label “Gwinin Entertainment'' and signed acts such as DreamDoll (37:00), whether television gave him leverage at Power 105.1 (44:15) and explained the difficulties of DJ’s breaking upcoming New York artists (50:30). Later, has music streaming forced radio DJ’s to be more experimental with their music selections? (56:10), spoke on his tensed situation with Nicki Minaj (1:01:15), DJ Self’s go-to records (1:12:05) much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #DJSelf#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast

On episode 54, The Personal Party Podcast sits down with journalist Brian B. Dot Miller and speak on everything from Hip Hop, wrestling and plenty more. They discuss Brian’s journalism emergence (4:45), Will Smith’s one of Rap Radar’s favorite interviews to shoot (20:32) and his most uncomfortable interview to date? (28:00). The Personal Party gets into B. Dot’s controversial annual year end rap up lists (35:35), thoughts on NY drill (46:45), and reminisce on the notorious mixtape era (55:25). Later, the guys list Jay Z greatest records of all time (1:07:18), clarifies his heated disagreement with Maino (1:15:20), recalls an insane story in Drake’s mansion (1:30:45) and much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #BDot#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast#RapRadar #BrianBDotMiller