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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 (Ep 118: Tame One Tribute) Nov 28, 2022

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Episode 118 is our tribute to the late, great Tame One. We love doing tributes on Take It Personal, but we absolutely hate having to do a tribute them under these conditions. We've lost many great artists over the years like Biz Markie, Kangol Kid, MF DOOM, Prince Markie Dee, Gift of Gab, Shock G, Zumbi, Black Rob, Double K, Len Hub (The Roots), Malik B, DJ Kay Slay, Coolio, Takeoff, Pop Smoke, Hurricane G, Ecstasy, Blacastan and Don Newkirk to name a few. And it feels like we're still getting over the loss of Prodigy, Phife Dawg, Sean Price, Pimp C and Guru.

On this episode, we're honoring the art created by Rahem Brown, better known as Tame One, one half of the Artifacts and an intricate part of New Jersey hip-hop movement. Tame entered our lives in the early 90s with witty lyrics, an appreciation for graffiti and a passion for hip-hop. He went on to give us two remarkable albums with El Da Sensei as the Artifacts before he took a journey into his solo career. On this tribute we're showcasing everything from the early days with El and Redman to the Eastern Conference days. We got everything from the Leak Bros to The Weathermen to all his great collabos with artists like Del, Sean Price, Hussein Fatal, Yak Ballz and Govna Mattic.

This is our Tame One Tribute. We hope you enjoy it!

RIP Tame One

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Take It Personal (Meyhem Lauren Interview) Nov 17, 2022

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We're joined by extended TIP member, Meyhem Lauren as we discusses some of the most important things in life, like food and music. Meyhem breaks down the new Black Vladimir album with Daringer.

We also talk The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, DJ Muggs as well as Madlib. We also get into 90s fashion and what would a Meyhem Lauren interview be without talking about his incredible passion for food? We learn about his love for Common's Resurrection, The Soul In The Hole soundtrack, plus Southern artists like Last Mr. Biggs and UGK. As always, it's great times when Meyhem stops by. Enjoy!

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Take It Personal (Ep 117: You Gots To Chill) Nov 10, 2022

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Episode 117 is our chill-out session. We're playing some of the finest jazz, lo-fi hip-hop for your listening pleasure. Grab a bottle of your favorite brown stuff, roll-up something green and just vibe-out to an episode that we guarantee will have you pressing replay.

We've got music from Blackalicious, All Natural, Common Market, Kid Abstrakt, Awon, Binary Star, Last Jazz Club, People Under The Stairs, MF DOOM, Digable Planets, The Artifacts, Little Brother, Zion I and Blu & Exile to name a few.

But before we get started, we have to take time to acknowledge the late, great, Tame One. This is becoming way too familiar, but we've lost yet another legend in hip-hop. Episode 118 was scheduled to be our J Dilla Tribute, but we felt honoring Tame One next was the only logical choice. So, Episode 118 will be our Tame One Tribute followed by our 2-part J Dilla Tribute.

RIP to Hurricane G, Takeoff and Tame Dizzle.

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Take It Personal (Ep 116: Red October) feat. Meyhem Lauren Oct 24, 2022

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Episode 116 we're cooking up marvelous shit with part-time TIP member and full-time rapper, Meyhem Lauren. After 7 shows dedicated to 1994, we're warp-zonin' 28 years to 2022 with new music by Kid Abstrakt, Cormega, Rome Streetz, Sol Messiah, Danger Mouse & Ka, Him-Lo & Giallo Point, Open Mike Eagle, Awon, The Artifacts & Buckwild, Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, JID, Sankofa, Milano Constantine & Big Ghost, Diamond D, Murs, Planet Asia, Roc Marciano, Dres & Stu Bangas and of course, a bunch of bangers courtesy of Meyhem Lauren & Daringer.

At the break, Meyhem sits in with the crew for over an hour to talk about the some of the most important things in life; food and music. We discuss the new album Black Vladimir with Daringer and it's great song titles. We talk The Alchemist, Harry Fraud, DJ Muggs as well as Madlib. We also get into 90s fashion and what would a Meyhem Lauren interview be without talking about the incredible love and passion for food? We learn about his love for Common's Resurrection, The Soul In The Hole soundtrack, plus Southern artists like Last Mr. Biggs and UGK. As always, it's great times when Meyhem stops by and the bangers we play on episode 116 are cherries on top!

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Take It Personal (Ep 115: 1994 Tribute Pt. 7) Oct 04, 2022

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Episode 115 is part 7 our 1994 Tribute, our series finale. 7 episodes total dedicated to 1994 with over 21 hours of music, including 350 songs. On this episode we dive deep with the forgotten and the unknowns. We've got music from The Boogiemonsters, Dredknotz, Money Boss Players, Finsta Bundy, Three Times Dope, Top Quality, Kirk, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Red Hot Lover Tone, King Sun, Grand Daddy IU, Company Flow, The Wascals, Bushwackas, Shorty Long, Sham & The Professor and Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

At the break we discuss the NY State of Mind tour with Nas and Wu-Tang as well as ask question: Is there a group that consists of a top 10 producer of all-time and a top 10 rapper of all-time?

All Pateron members should start receiving our Book of Rap Playlists very shortly and then general public by mid-October. Thank you all for your continued support. Stay tuned for episode 116, where we play some "newer" music with one of our favorite guests, Mr. Meyhem Lauren.

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Take It Personal (Ep 114: 1994 Tribute Pt. 6) Sep 15, 2022

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Episode 114 is part 6 our 1994 Tribute. This is our 2nd to last installment of this historic tribute we've started way back in June. On this show we first dip our toes in the commercial waters as we play the hits. We're talking Biggie, Heavy D, Bone Thugs, Snoop Dogg, Ahmad and Coolio to name a few. On the b-side we're heading down south. We're paying homage to the best Southern hip-hop to come out of '94 with music from Scarface, Outkast, Eightball & MJG, UGK, Odd Squad, Big Mike, Willie D, Fesu and Arrested Development.

Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter! Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "ROGER" and save 25% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.

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Take It Personal (Ep 113: 1994 Tribute Pt. 5) Aug 30, 2022

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Episode 113 is part 5 of our 1994 Tribute. We pay homage to the Wu and many Wu-affiliates. On the flipside we get into Redman, Keith Murray, Black Moon, O.C., Black Sheep, KMD, Jeru The Damaja, Hard 2 Obtain, The Beatnuts, Common, Lords of The Underground, Organized Konfusion, Gang Starr and much more.

Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter. Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "ROGER" and save 25% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.

On 9/3/22 we will be releasing our Take It Personal Book of Rap List book on both hardcover and paperback. The first 200 hardback books come with a FREE @takeitpersonalradio baseball card pack by @createsober.

Saturday 3rd September @unofficialofficiallabel 5pm BST / 12pm EST / 9am PST

🚨ALL PATERON MEMBERS RECEIVE EARLY ACCESS AUGUST 31 (Wednesday)

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Take It Personal (Ep 112: 1994 Tribute Pt. 4) Aug 16, 2022

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Episode 112 is the West Coast edition of our 1994 Tribute. This XL-episode has 3 mixes dedicated to the sounds coming out the left coast like Anotha Level, MC Eiht, Warren G, Casual, Saafir, Ras Kass, The Dogg Pound, Volume 10, Jayo Felony, King Tee, DJ Quik, The Nonce, Ant Banks and Thug Life to name a few.

Don't forget about the TIP giveaway. There's still time to enter. Simply tag us on social with your TIP swag and you'll be entered to win. Remember to enter promo code "1994" and save 20% off your purchase in our online store. Each photo posted will increase your chances to win some great vinyl courtesy of Get On Down and Bumrush 45.

On 9/3/22 we will be releasing our Take It Personal Book of Rap List book on both hardcover and paperback. Pre-orders will begin Saturday, September 3rd and we're giving away 1 free pack of TIP baseball cards (10 cards total) for those who pre-order our book. Our Patreon members will receive early access to purchase the book and will also receive the book + cards a few weeks before the general public. Stay tuned for more details and enjoy episode 112. Now, hit that play button!

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Take It Personal (Ep 111: 1994 Tribute Pt. 3) Jul 22, 2022

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I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button!

What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business.

But do you really listen to more music from 1988 than 1994? That's the difference and we plan to make the case starting with our 1994 Tribute. In the meantime, here are 6 simple steps we ask from you.

1. Hit play.

2. Grab some old Source magazines from '94 to read while listening.

3. If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes, please rate and review our show.

4. Browse our store https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ and enter promo code 1994 for 20% off your entire purchase.

5. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal

6. Hit play, again!

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Take It Personal (Ep 110: 1994 Tribute Pt. 2) Jul 11, 2022

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I'll save the long description because you just need to hit that play button! What you're about to listen to is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) years in hip-hop. We all know '88 is the blueprint with It Takes A Nation of Millions, Critical Beatdown, Straight Outta Compton, Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Follow The Leader, Long Live The Kane, Straight Out The Jungle, By All Means Necessary and Strictly Business.

1. Hit play.

2. Grab some old Source magazines from '94 to read while listening.

3. If you're streaming on Spotify or iTunes, please rate and review our show.

4. Browse our store https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ and enter promo code 1994 for 20% off your entire purchase.

5. Become a Patreon member for a few bucks a month and support your favorite podcast https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal

6. Hit play, again!