Swatches And Boomboxes

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Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 77- Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai Sep 16, 2019

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Oh man...we are bringing you nothing but the best on this one. We take a different road and bring you the soundtrack to one of the best movies ever...Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai. It's got some amazing production from Rza and high caliber lyricism. You will not be disappointed on this one, seriously. So go practice kung-fu on the roof next to the pigeon coup!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 76- Enta Da Stage Sep 09, 2019

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Bucktown! That's where we at and that's what we talkin about...Brooklyn's own "Black Moon" right out of the Boot Camp Clik! It's a classic cut that we got for you friends! Buckshot, 5ft and Evil Dee bring that authentic hip hop sound like none other. So get ready to roll with us...it's we got chu opin.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 75- One Day It'll All Make Sense- Cyrus McQueen Sep 02, 2019

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What up Joe? We are not here to disappoint you...which is why we head to the city of wind for Common's classic joint "One Day It'll All Make Sense." We ain't alone on it either, the big homey Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) is in the building with us down to get it and rock with us. A true introspective piece of work from one of Chicago's greatest MC's. So please, come join us on this ride!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 74- Illadelph Halflife Aug 26, 2019

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The legendary Roots crew! That's right...we are goin back in time like we normally do to Philly for The Roots "Illadelph Halflife." Such an amazing album. Malik B does his thing and Black Thought proves again why he is one of the illest to ever bless the mic. We of course can't forget the beats and production either. So get down and get ready for another smokin dope one. Always do what we do!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 73- Home Invasion Aug 19, 2019

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Squeeze The Trigger! It's On! We got another classic banger comin for ya. On this go around we take a trip to LA to visit the album "Home Invasion" by none other than Ice-T. Actor, rapper and hustler. This one is Jim's favorite and for good reason. High caliber lyricism, street crime and namin names? What more do you need! So put your Raiders hat on and grab your locs...it's gonna get official. Word.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 72- Lord Willin Aug 12, 2019

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Star Trak! We got another classic joint comin for ya. This time we head to VA to talk about The Clipse and their first album "Lord Willin." The subject matter is something they excel well in...cocaine and guns. Boy are they grindin on this one! Come with us as we look at the classic bars, next level production and all the remixes to Grindin...YECK!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 71- THROWBACK JOINT- Mic Tyson- Johnny MacDonald Aug 05, 2019

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We got a throwback joint for ya! In tribute to the passing of one of the greatest MC's, Sean Price, we are hittin you with our recap of Mic Tyson. Our homey and good friend of the show Johnny MacDonald(IG: @heresjohnnymac) was rockin with us recapping our visit to Sean P's mural as well as all the dopeness this album brought. So buckle in. P!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 70- At The Speed Of Life Jul 29, 2019

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West Coast! Check it out...another classic joint. This time we got X to the Z, Xzibit's joint "At The Speed Of Life." It is pure West Coast hip hop fire. From the beginning to the end you will not be disappointed, just like this album! It's deeper than "Pimp My Ride." High caliber lyrics and air tight production. Get ready y'all.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 69- Stress: The Extinction Agenda- Chris Maestro Jul 22, 2019

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A dope one! Better believe that...we got another one comin at ya. The album we are breakin down comes from the legendary Queens duo Organized Konfusion. It is none other than "Stress: The Extinction Agenda." It's fire! Special guest Chris Maestro (IG: @bierwax), DJ, bar owner(Bierwax in Brooklyn, go check it out!), hip hop enthusiast and all around dope human being is at Jim Jam "Compound"(listen as to why!). He is rockin with us givin us his insight into this classic joint too, don't miss this one...Queens!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 68- Soul Food Jul 15, 2019

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What y'all know about the Dirty South? Well, we are about to find out! That's right y'all, we take a trip below the Mason-Dixon line for the Goodie Mob's classic joint "Soul Food." So many valuable gems on this one, some of which still ring true today. Deep content from some dope rappers. This one is gonna be a whole lot of fire. So get ready for some cell therapy!

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