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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.

Latest Episodes:

Take It Personal (Open Mike Eagle Interview) Oct 03, 2018

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Take It Personal (Ep 33: Pardon the Interruption)with Open Mike Eagle Oct 01, 2018

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We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials. Occasionally, we get asked to beef up the talking segments, so on episode 33 (Pardon The Interruption) we do just that. Thanks to extended show member and producer extraordinaire, Vanderslice, who recently fought off the grim reaper, for sitting in with the crew during our hot topic discussion. We take on various topics ranging from dead rappers to female rappers all the way to the recent beef with Eminem and MGK. This episode, unlike the previous ones, focuses on newer music too! We got joints by Bun B, Everlast, Nine, Apathy, Czarface & MF DOOM, Atmosphere, and Roc Marciano to name a few. RIP Mac Miller!

Take It Personal (Pharoahe Monch Interview) Oct 01, 2018

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What would a Take It Personal tribute be without the man of the hour stopping by to share some stories? We talk Paul C., Extra P, and even Kool Keith. We find out what it was like being passed on by Russell Simmons (along with Nas) and signing with Disney. We break down the Stress: Extinction Agenda album cover. We touch on his relationship with O.C. and the fact he thought the Time's Up beat was pretty wack. We talk Rawkus, ghostwriting for Puffy, sampling, sports, what went wrong on The Equinox; yes, we went there. We asked everything and he answered everything, including the possibility of an OK reunion. We have 86 tracks displaying the brilliance of Pharoahe Monch; we're proud as hell of this tribute, and honored to have had Pharoahe Monch as our guest. We usually say, we hope you enjoy, but it would be damn near impossible if you didn't. This is - our Pharoahe Monch Tribute!

Take It Personal (Supastition Interview) Sep 24, 2018

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Our longtime friend Supastiton stops by to shares some stories about touring, eating healthy, life after music, moving on from past producers, working with The Roots and being sued for The Williams as well as his upcoming projects.

Take It Personal (Ep 31: Talking Book) with Supastition Aug 21, 2018

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As the summer comes to an end, we felt the best way to transition was to let the music do the talking. We have new joints by Redman, Westside Gunn, DJ Muggs, Redman, Dres, Blueprint, Apollo Brown & Locksmith, plus we sprinkle in smooth favorites by Little Brother, Hieroglyphics, Felt, O.C. and take it back to '93 with classics by Fat Joe, Ultramagnetic MC's, Brand Nubian, MC Breed, Tha Alkaholiks and KMD to name a few. We also catch-up with our longtime friend Supastiton, who shares some great stories and was kind enough to allow us to remix one of his tracks too. Sit back, relax and enjoy the musical journey and peace to all of the Stevie Wonder fans out there - this cover is for you!

Take It Personal (Mike G. Interview) Aug 02, 2018

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During our 2-part, 13 hour Native Tongues tribute, Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stopped by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty, Hip-House, the whole Native collective and even sheds light on a possible NT reunion.

Take It Personal (Ep 29: Native Tongues Tribute Part 1) Aug 01, 2018

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Every once in a while, we hit you with a tribute that requires several hours of your time. This is one of them. The Native Tongues collective are
comprised of some of the most important, most influential and some of biggest innovators hip-hop has seen. With the help and hustle of DJ Red
Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way for groups like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep. Prior to The Flava Unit, Queen Latifah was this crew's Den mother. Along with her protégé Monie Love, they were both
instrumental in helping the female movement in hip-hop.

The Native Tongues provided plenty of classic albums, countless anthems and produced more offspring than Joe Jackson (RIP). The Natives helped jumpstart the careers of Busta Rhymes, Chi-Ali, Mos Def, J Dilla and have influenced artists such as Brand Nubian, K.M.D., Common, The Beatnuts, Bush Babees, The Roots, Slum Village, Little Brother, Kanye West, Black Star, Pharrell, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, J5, Kedrick Lamar, Pusha T, Andre 3000 and even Nas.

They've influenced everyone. Odds are, every rapper imaginable has heard Straight Out The Jungle, De La Soul Is Dead, The Low End Theory, Buhloone Mindstate, Midnight Marauders, or Stakes Is High and possibly has several of those albums listed among their favorites, too. The Native Tongue brand was strong despite some internal conflict, growing pains and different career paths. They left an everlasting impression on hip-hop. It is our privilege to present to you The Native Tongues Tribute Part 1. You won't find another NT tribute like this and we're just getting started!

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Take It Personal (Ep 28: Respond / React) Jul 24, 2018

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On episode 28, we discuss beef. Today’s beef ain’t what it used to be, so like Biggie said "What’s beef?" Pusha T vs. Drake is fun, but we remind you of when these battles meant something. And speaking of reminding, it’s time we remind everyone that Black Thought being a top 5 is no longer up for discussion. Seasons change mad things rearrange and with this summer heat we had to lace you with classics from Naughty By Nature, Heavy D, Slum Village, O.C., Main Source, Cypress Hill, KMD, Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane and you know no TIP episode is complete without a DJ 360 remix! We also have new joints from Pusha T, Black Thought, J. Cole, Forever M.C. and an exclusive by Vanderslice & Conway.

Take It Personal (Roc Marciano Interview) Jul 18, 2018

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few months ago, on episode 26, we got a chance to speak Roc Marciano. This was the time he was prepping his Rosebudd's Revenge Part 2 (The Bitter Dose) release. We discuss the past, present and future with Roc Marci. We check the status of the Metal Clergy project with Ka. We dig into his production style and sequencing. We touch on his influence on today’s rappers and even find out his opinions on certain rappers like Black Thought, Eminem, Jay Electronica, Podsnous, Kool Keith and GZA. We even learned he'd love to work with Rick Ross. For the first time, here is the isolated interview of that episode.

Take It Personal (Ep 26: The Man Who Saved New York) with Roc Marciano Jul 18, 2018

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On episode 26, we’re joined by the man responsible for saving New York hip-hop, Mr. Roc Marciano. Fresh off Rosebudd's Revenge Part 2 (The Bitter Dose), we discuss the past, present and future with Roc Marci. We check the status of the Metal Clergy project with Ka. We dig into his production style and sequencing. We touch on his influence on today’s rappers and even find out his opinions on certain rappers like Black Thought, Eminem, Jay Electronica, Podsnous, Kool Keith and GZA. We learn he’d like to work with Rick Ross and that his pimp hand is very strong. We got a heavy dose of Roc jawns on this episode too, as well as music from Meyhem Lauren, Crimeapple, Apathy, Oddisee, Freeway, Breez Evahflowin', Brother Ali, Recognize Ali, Westside Gunn, Murs, Daniel Son, O.C., Showbiz & A.G. & Phonte to name a few. Plus, DJ 360 cooks up a marvelous Marci remix. Keep it locked!

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