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**The Hip Pocket Podcast**

Welcome to The Hip Pocket where music rules and the cool can be cool. Sit back, relax and deep dive with your host Darius as he and his crew breaks down retro and modern day music.

Latest Episodes:

Bedroom Boom ft Andrianna, Jackie & Kayla Feb 16, 2021

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Andrianna, Jackie and Kayla and we discuss slow jams.

Sample Tuesday

The Love Scene x Joe

Love Like Honey x Pretty Ricky

Something In My Heart x Michel’le

4 Walls x Pretty Willie

How Can I Love U 2nite x Sisqo

3way x Teyana Taylor

35th Anniversary of Control ft. Amanda, Reese and Rod Feb 09, 2021

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Amanda, Reese and Rod and we reflect on Janet Jackson's Control album.

Sample Tuesday

Big Yellow Taxi x Joni Mitchell

Got Til it’s gone x Janet Jackson

Impeach The President x The Honey Drippers

That’s the way love goes x Janet Jackson

The Glow of love x Change

All for you x Janet Jackson

Super Bowl Halftime Shows ft. AmberAisha, Joe Major and Rod Feb 02, 2021

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got AmberAisha, Joe Major and Rod in the building and we are discussing our favorite super bowl halftime performances.

Sample Tuesday

Body Heat x Quincy Jones

How Do You Want It x Tupac

The Changing World x George Benson

I Used To Love H.E.R. x Common

Summer In The City x Quincy Jones

Sho' Nuff x Sly, Slick and Wicked

Suit and Tie x Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z

#1 Go-To Album ft. Phil, Mike and Marcus Jan 26, 2021

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Phil, Mike and Marcus in the building and we are discussing our favorite go-to albums.

Sample Tuesday

Ghetto Life x Rick James

In The Ghetto x Busta Rhymes

Madame Butterfly x

Super High x Rick Ross

Come Over x Faith Evans

You Got Me x Dreamville

Settle For My Love x Patrice Rushen

Straight Up x Ty Dolla $ign

Heaux Tales ft. Reese, Jackie, Kiara and Maya Jan 19, 2021

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Reese, Jackie, Kiara and Maya in the building. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan.

Sample Tuesday

Queen of the Minstrels x Cornel Campbell

Need U Bad x Jazmine Sullivan

Ready or Not x After 7

Let it Burn x Jazmine Sullivan

Goodbye Love x Guy

Don't Go x Mary J Blige

Feature Legends ft. J. Buck and Big Muff Aug 26, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, J. Buck and Big Muff in the building and we are discussing the kings and queens of features.

Sample Tuesday (58:25)

Mystic Voyage x Roy Ayers

Just Kicking It x DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Before The Night Is Over x Joe Simon

So Fresh, So Clean x OutKast

Valentine Love x Norman Conners

Golden Time Of Day x Maze ft. Frankie Beverly

Body Heat x Quincy Jones

How Do You Want It x Tupac

Grandma's Hands x Bill Withers

Blackstreet x No Diggity

The Get Down ft. Indya, Jada, Causey and Marq Aug 18, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Indya, Jada, Causey and Marq and we are discussing mixtapes and albums.

How do you define a mixtape and an album? 1:55

Your current consensus on hip hop and where you think the game is heading. 9:10

Top 5 Mixtapes 21:00

Top 5 Hip Hop Albums 31:00

Top 5 hip hop artist 39:40

Sample Tuesday 50:10

Hey x We Are King

Chapter Six x Kendrick Lamar

Spirit In the dark x Aretha Franklin

School Spirit x Kanye West

Come live with me angel x Marvin Gaye

Wanna get to know ya x G Unit

Either way x Dave Grusin

Everyday struggle x Biggie Smalls

Unpopular Opinions ft. Ce, Kendrea, Phil & Cody Aug 04, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Ce, Kendrea, Phil and Cody in the building. In this episode we discuss our unpopular opinions about music.

Sample Tuesday

Bound x Ponderosa Twins Plus One

Bound 2 x Kanye West

A Boy Is A Gun x Tyler, The Creator

That Girl x Stevie Wonder

So Many Tears x Tupac

Let's Play House x Parliament

The Humpty Dance x Digital Underground

Beyoncé Pt. 1 ft. Maya and Ebony Jul 27, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Maya and Ebony in the building. In this episode we discuss Beyoncé in the early stage of her career. We cover why are you a Beyoncé fan (1:15) memorable moments of her (6:15) beyhive (20:45) a breakdown of Dangerously In Love and B'Day (25:00) Top 5 Beyoncé Songs (1:20:50) One Gotta Go (1:06:10)

Sample Tuesday (1:13:45)

Love To Love You Baby x Donna Summer

Naughty Girl x Beyoncé

Ocean of Thoughts and Dreams x The Dramatics

Girl x Destiny's Child

Edge Of Seventeen x Stevie Nicks

Bootylicious x Destiny's Child

What Have You Done For Me Lately? ft. Rob and DG Jul 08, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Rob and DG in the building. In this episode we discuss one hit wonders and artist who hit their peak and release little to no music afterwards. This episode was recorded on IG Live so sorry for any sound quality issues or distortion. Regardless, sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation!

Sample Tuesday (54:45)

Wildflower - Hank Crawford

Drive Slow - Kanye West

Trust In God - The Winans

K.R.I.T. HERE - Big K.R.I.T.

Mack's Stroll - Willie Hutch

Superstar - Usher

Two Of Us - Cameo

Whipped Cream - Ari Lennox

Never Gonna Stop - Linda Clifford

Red Clay - Jack Wilkins

Sucka Nigga - A Tribe Called Quest

Top 5 Female Vocalist ft. Leah and Paul Jun 30, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got the St. Louis kids, Leah and Paul in the building. In this episode we discuss our Top 5 Female Vocalist of all-time. Naming our top 5 (1:00) Top 5 songs by our top 5 vocalists (7:25) One gotta go and all of their work (1:09:25)

Sample Tuesday (1:16:00)

On Your Own - Lalah Hathaway

Momma - Kendrick Lamar

I Feel For You - Prince

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan

Too Little In Common to Be Lovers - The Newcomers

I Care 4 U - Aaliyah

Rest In Peace Heuy

Live from the Hip Pocket ft Cody and J. Buck Jun 23, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Cody and J. Buck in the building. In this episode we discuss what we prefer in a live show. What are you looking for in an opening act? (3:10) What are you looking for in the headliner? (9:35) Top 3 concerts you’ve attended. (21:30) 3 concerts that you want to see from and artist you’ve never seen before. (38:50) Bring an artist back (54:20) What is your perfect live show? (56:30) Pick One (1:03:00)

Sample Tuesday (1:14:50)

Far Cry - Marvin Gaye

Gangsta Party - Yo Gotti

Holding Back The Years - Simply Red

Coming Out Hard - 8ball & MJG

The Mack Theme - Willie Hutch

Testing My Gangsta - Three 6 Mafia

Black Girl Magic ft. Reese and Jackie Jun 16, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got Reese and Jackie in the building. In this episode we discuss Black Women in music. Black Women artists you grew up on (2:25) Your go to BW artist (6:05) who's next (18:40) a song you know and sing by yourself but won’t necessarily sing in public by a BW (26:20) slept on BW artist (37:15) top 5 songs of all time by BW 56:05

Sample Tuesday 1:27:25

Come Over - Faith Evans
Got Me - Dreamville (Ari Lennox, Ty Dolla Sign, Dreezy)
Four Women - Nina Simone
The Story of OJ - Jay Z
I Cant Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
The Rain - Missy Elliot

Club Quarantine ft. Nate and Dez Jun 09, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, I got The Perry Boys, Nate and Dez in the building. In this episode we discuss how we enjoy music during this time of quarantine. Intro - Malcolm X interview and Alright x Kendrick Lamar. Do you find yourself listening to music more, less or about the same? (2:50) Since we are in the house more than normal, do you feel like we new music? (6:35) Do you even care to go to club or stadium now that you have access to see live shows and Dj’s for free via the internet? (11:25) If you can see any 3 concerts right now via internet or in person, what artist/band would they be? (17:20) Name 3 battles between deceased legends you want to see (33:50) Sample Tuesday (43:30) Daylight x Ramp - Original, Bonita Applebum x A Tribe Called Quest - Sample. Settle For My Love x Patrice Rushen - Original, Straight Up x Ty Dolla $ign - Sample. Is It Enough x Marvin Gaye - Original, Sippin on Syrup x Three 6 Mafia ft. UGK - Sample. Outro - Thinking Of You (Remix) x Sister Sledge

Verzuz Battles ft. Phil and Garrison Jun 03, 2020

On today's episode of The Hip Pocket Podcast, we have Phil and Garrison in the building. In this episode we deep dive into the Verzuz Battles on Instagram during this time of Quarantine.

Is the Verzuz Battles necessary? (1:18)

Likes and dislikes (12:30)

Format of the battles: (18:45)

Do you like the artist/producer selections (26:20)

Top 3 Battles So Far (40:30)

Battles that you want to see (46:05)