The Questions Hip-Hop

Original broadcast: September 2, 2020

Throwback episode featuring the Stro Elliot of the Legendary Roots Crew. We talk about the path that led him to his current gig, his production technique and evolution as a musician, touring with A Tribe Called Quest, and much more.

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

Stro Elliot: @stroelliot (IG), @StroElliotMusic (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com

Kurupt & C-Mob (GOTTI MOB) Jan 23, 2023

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The legendary Kurupt and underground stalwart C-Mob released their collaborative album 'Don't Be Stupid' at the end of 2022. The duo join the show to talk about the project, share stories from their careers and life of being rap fans, and put their collective hip-hop trivia skills to the test.

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

Kurupt: @official_kurupt (IG), @kurupt_gotti (Twitter)

C-Mob: @cmob765 (IG), @CMob765 (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com

Chubb Rock - Questions Classic Jan 09, 2023

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Original broadcast: July 8, 2020

Throwback episode featuring the incomparable Chubb Rock!

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

Chubb Rock: @chubblive (IG), @chubblive (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com

Making Illmatic: Dr. Dre '2001' w/ Steven C. Martin Dec 26, 2022

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Closing out 2022 with one more edition of 'Making Illmatic,' this time with Posse Cut Bracket Tournament winner Steven C. Martin. And we're breaking apart...Dr. Dre's '2001.' Happy holidays!

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter)

Steven C. Martin: @stevenceemartin (IG), @eclecticbeings (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com

Grand Daddy IU - Questions Classic Dec 19, 2022

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Original livestream date: March 3, 2021

RIP Grand Daddy IU! Paying respect to the Cold Chillin' legend with this classic episode featuring the Juice Crew member.

The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter

Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com

Making Illmatic: Nas 'Stillmatic' w/ Mean Joe Scheme Dec 12, 2022

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The 'Making Illmatic' series returns as Sean and MidaZ are joined by emcee Mean Joe Scheme to attempt to improve Nas's 2001 album 'Stillmatic' by trimming it down to 10 songs.

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter)

Mean Joe Scheme: @meanjoescheme (IG), @meanjoescheme (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com

Bahamadia - Questions Classic Dec 05, 2022

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Original livestream date: September 28, 2020

Throwback classic episode with Philadelphia's hip-hop queen Bahamadia. The emcee/producer talks about some of her greatest influences/allies in her career, the ways in which she has continued to innovate and move in both the industry and her own creative space, and of course...throws down on some hip-hop trivia!

The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter

Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Bahamadia: Instagram | Twitter

EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com

No Episode, Huge News Nov 28, 2022

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An episode in which there is no new episode and yet also some very cool news coming soon...

MAILING LIST

The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter

Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

El Da Sensei - Questions Classic Nov 21, 2022

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Original livestream date: December 23, 2020

Sean talks about the recent deaths of Hurricane G and Tame One, then dives deep with El Da Sensei about his solo career as well as his music with Artifacts.

The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter

Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

El Da Sensei: Instagram | Twitter

EMAIL SEAN: sean@questionshiphop.com

Making Illmatic: The Pharcyde 'Labcabincalifornia' w/ DJ Steve1der Nov 14, 2022

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Back at it with another installment in the 'Making Illmatic' series! Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by DJ Steve1der as the trio attempt to improve the Pharcyde's 1995 sophomore album 'Labcabincalifornia' by trimming it down to 10 songs.

The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter)

Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter)

MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter)

Steve1der: @djsteve1der (IG), @steve1der (Twitter)

Email: sean@questionshiphop.com