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Take It Personal

On November 2, 2016 The “Take It Personal” Podcast was launched as the Golden Era and boom-bap-focused podcast to beat all Podcasts. Broadcasting all the way live from Del Boca Vista and brought to you by the Philaflava crew, who founded one of Complex Magazine’s “Top 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Message Boards,” well as authoritative subject matter blogs, T.R.O.Y and “Steady Bloggin’,” the show and its brand of witty nuance and authentic reverence courtesy of co-hosts Jason Gloss, Kevlar, DJ 360, A-Aron and Roger The Announcer is here to fill the nostalgia void in your heart.

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Take It Personal (Ep 76: 1995 Tribute Pt. 5) Nov 30, 2020

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Episode 76 is the 5th and final installment of our 1995 Tribute. We've got joints from Fat Joe, Lost Boyz, Heather B, Jamal, The Roots, Chino XL, Naughty By Nature and we finally bless ya'll with the Southern hip-hop tribute of the series. We also have our Get On Down winners announced on this episode!

With 5 episodes dedicated to 1995, clocking in over 20+ hours of music, if this tribute doesn't convince you, I don't know what will.

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Take It Personal (Ep 75: 1995 Tribute Pt. 4) Nov 09, 2020

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Episode 75 is our 4th installment of our 1995 Tribute. We start things off with some of our '95 favorites; featuring Da Bush Babees, Mobb Deep, Mad Skillz, A Tribe Called Quest and Jeru The Damaja. Then with head to west to showcase some of the best the underground and independent movement had to offer. We have music from Ras Kass, Mannish, The Pharcyde, The Alkaholiks, Souls of Mischief, Dilated Peoples, Cypress Hill and Jurassic 5 to name a few. We even have a special mini-mix dedicated to The B.U.M.S. Then, cuz we do this for y'all, we added a bonus round with Jemini The Gifted One, Erick Sermon, The Artifacts, J-Live, Masta Ace and Smif N Wessun.

Listen carefully, because we have super-dope giveaway of Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Instrumentals" colored 2xLP courtesy of Get On Down.

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Take It Personal (Ep 74: 1995 Tribute Pt. 3) Oct 20, 2020

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Episode 74 is our 3nd installment of our 1995 Tribute. On this show, we take you to the Shaolin Isle, as we cover the '95 Wu classics and affiliates. On the flipside, we've got music from Fat Joe, Special Ed, Mic Geronimo, Big L, Das EFX and Ill Al Skratch to name a few. We also have some exciting news - Take It Personal is NOW available on Amazon Music. So, now you can now tell Alexa to Play Take It Personal!

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Take It Personal (Ep 73: 1995 Tribute Pt. 2) with Apathy Oct 05, 2020

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Episode 73 is our 2nd installment of our 1995 Tribute. If we didn't already change your mind last episode about '95 being the best year, well, this might just do it! We dive into the classics, the anthems, the remixes, and then on the flipside we head to the West as we play some of it's best of '95. We're talking Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Luniz, 2Pac, E-40, The Dogg Pound, Too Short, Cypress Hill and The Click.

We also have extended show member, and one of the best emcees in the game, Apathy sitting in with us to discuss all things '95 at the two breaks. We get into whether or not ODB had a classic, the 95 soundtracks, one-hit wonders, Big L and a so much more!

This is just part 2, and we're just getting warmed up. So, sit back, relax and let's continue on this musical excursion together.

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Take It Personal (Ep 71: Diggin' In The Crates) Sep 02, 2020

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Episode 71 takes it back to the 90s with music from Shyheim, House of Pain, The Artifacts, Redman, Lord Finesse and Kool G. Rap. Plus, we dug deep in the obscure record crates with Private Investigators, Now Born Click, N-Tense, Da King & I, World Renown, Joe Sinistr and Hard 2 Obtain.

At the break, we share our thoughts on the new Nas album Kings Disease and discuss if DJ Premier still brings that heat. Dick Knickerbocker returns with a game of name that tune, that will surely infuriate many of you playing along. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of Take It Personal Radio. Next up is our mammoth 1995 Tribute Trilogy series!

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Take It Personal (Ep 70: Aiight Chill) Aug 24, 2020

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Episode 70 is a little breather from our recent tributes and interviews. We got some new(er) music on deck like Felt, Blu & Exile, One Be Lo, Boldy James, Flee Lord, Mach Hommy, J.U.I.C.E., The Starting 5ive, Him Lo, AZ, Buckwild & Reks to name a few.
At the break we discuss the anniversary of O.C.'s Jewelz and the group decides if this is better than Word...Life. We also discuss another anniversary, Stress: The Extinction Agenda. Find out where we rank this among our favorite hip-hop albums of all-time. Is it a top 10, top 15? We want to know what YOU think, so leave those comments below! Plus, we get into today's lyricists, our Black Thought afterthoughts and more dinosaur discussions about dad rap vs. drug rap these days.

RIP Meen Green
RIP DJ Shay
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Take It Personal (Black Thought Interview) Aug 10, 2020

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During our exclusive interview with Black Thought, we discuss the upcoming Streams of Thought, Vol. 3 album. We discuss working with Danger Mouse and the late Kobe Bryant, as well as the upcoming musical he wrote and will be starring in titled "Black No More". We find out if there's a new Roots album on it's way, delve into some Roots stories such as Malik B, Razhel, getting signed to Geffen and what the "actual" release date was for "Do You Want More?!!!??!". We talk Philly, food, classic hip-hop and much, much more. This interview was recorded weeks prior to the passing of Malik B, but Thought opens up and shares some really amazing stories about Malik and the group. As a fan, it was great to hear their unbreakable brotherhood. Malik B was such an intricate part of The Roots and without Malik, there might not be a Black Thought. This interview felt like we were talking to Tarik Trotter, as he was open, honest, funny and extremely giving of his time. We know you're going to love it!

RIP MALIK B

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Take It Personal (Ep 69: Black Thought Tribute Pt. 2) with Black Thought Aug 06, 2020

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Episode 69 is part 2 of our Black Thought Tribute. We continue our exclusive interview with Black Thought, and l ace you with 2 ridiculous mixes that showcases the immense talents of Tarik Trottier. We got the classics, the collabos and even the crossover jawns. And by now, you know how TIP gets down, so expect a few surprises!

We recorded our interview prior to the tragic passing of Malik B. It's unfortunate because it would have been special for Malik to hear all the great things Black Thought said about him. Malik B was such an intricate part of The Roots and this interview proves just that.

Black Thought was was honest, informative, fun, witty, and extremely giving of his time. Enjoy part 2 of our Black Thought tribute and remember our full interview is streaming now on our VEVO channel and you can even download each episodes directly on our website Takeitpersonalradio.com.

RIP Malik B.

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Take It Personal (Ep 68: Black Thought Tribute Pt. 1) with Black Thought Jul 22, 2020

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Episode 68 is reminder to always think big. This was a long time in the making and sometimes, dreams become reality. Black Thought isn't just one of our favorites, he is arguably the greatest rapper in the game. And despite where he might be on your top list, there is no doubt that after you listen to our Black Thought Tribute, he will be bumped up in your ranking.

A rapper of this magnitude deserves a proper tribute, which is why we're breaking this jawn up into a 2-parts. Not only do we celebrate the G.O.A.T., we got a chance to talk to him for hours, too.

We discuss the new album Streams of Thought, Vol. 3. We discuss working with Danger Mouse and the late Kobe Bryant, as well as the upcoming musical he wrote and will be starring in titled "Black No More". We find out if there's a new Roots album on it's way, delve into some Roots stories such as Malik B, Razhel, getting signed to Geffen and what the "actual" release date was for "Do You Want More?!!!??!". We talk Philly, food, classic hip-hop and much, much more.

This interview was more like a conversation with your favorite super hero. Part 2 will be released shortly and the full-interview will be available on our exclusive Vevo channel.

Remember, Take It Personal Radio is available on all streaming platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud & iHeart Radio. You can always check our past shows, stream, download, cop merch or view the playlists on Takeitpersonalradio.com.

Enjoy Part 1 of our Black Thought Tribute, cuz like Big Daddy Kane, we're just getting warmed-up!

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Take It Personal (Psycho Les Interview) Jul 10, 2020

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Last week we hit you with the Street Level Tribute featuring both Al' Tariq and Psycho Les and now we're giving you the full isolated interviews.

In addition to the Street Level discussion, we talk to Les about the brilliant production he's done throughout the years. His particular rhyme style, why they hated "You Get Props" and his favorite Beatnuts record. We also learn more about the notorious J-Lo jack move, we hear some Big Pun stories and towards the end we're joined by Al' Tariq.

This was the first time in many years these guys even had a conversation, so to hear this happen in real-time, to witness the their love and admiration for one another is great. We all get to hear Les & Tariq relive their memories together that makes for one amazing show.

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