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J-Zone - Questions Classic Aug 29, 2022

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Original livestream date: August 19, 2021

J-Zone has worn many hats throughout his career – rapper, MC, DJ, author, blogger, session drummer – but in this throwback episode, he's taking on the role of would-be hip-hop trivia champion. We talk about his transition into a full-time drummer, getting sampled by his peers, the formative rap records of his childhood, and much more.

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Making Illmatic: A Tribe Called Quest 'The Love Movement' w/ Demone Carter Aug 22, 2022

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We're back with an episode in the ' 'Making Illmatic' series. Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to trim A Tribe Called Quest's 1998 album 'The Love Movement' down to 10 songs. They're joined by Demone Carter aka Dem One, 1/3 of the Dad Bod Rap Pod.

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House Shoes Aug 15, 2022

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House Shoes just might be one of hip hop's most passionate torchbearers. The DJ/Producer/record label owner was an early champion of J. Dilla, and has since helped shine a light on a slew of incredibly dope artists – Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Stro Elliot, to name just a random few – through his co-signs, his production work, and through releases via his record label Street Corner Music. Shoes makes a return to the show (his first appearance in 2020 got lost in the archive) and talks about everything from the business of running a record label to the key to putting together a great album to the reason why he still hasn't forgiven Bob James. Oh yeah, all that and some hip-hop trivia!

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Mr. Len - Questions Classic Aug 08, 2022

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Original livestream date: August 31, 2020

Mr. Len is an underground legend. The Bronx-born DJ/producer first made noise on a national scale as 1/3 of Company Flow with group-mates El-P and Bigg Juss, and in the years since has produced for and done projects with the likes of Prince Paul, Jean Grae, MC Paul Barman, Murs, Jedi Mind Tricks, and many more. This classic episode is not only filled with some Len Gems (patent pending) but also marks a milestone in the show's history (you'll have to listen to find out).

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Making Illmatic: El-P 'Fantastic Damage' w/ Wrecking Crew Aug 01, 2022

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It might get loud. This episode of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series is all about El-P's 'Fantastic Damage,' as Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST are joined by Wrecking Crew (Curly Castro, PremRock, Small Professor, & Zilla Rocca) attempt to trim the album down to 10 tracks.

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Psalm One - Questions Classic Jul 25, 2022

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Original livestream date: April 22, 2020

Psalm One is a prolific trailblazer in the independent hip-hop scene. The Chicago emcee first gained national attention with 2006's 'Death of Frequent Flyer' album, and has since released a slew of releases – both as a solo artist and in various groups – in addition to touring the world. Her most recent project comes not in the form of music but a book, with her memoir 'Her Word is Bond,' detailing her journey in the music industry and the challenges she has faced and overcome both personally and professionally along the way.

This classic episode predates that book, but it does offer plenty of insight as to Psalm's love for hip-hop music, the interesting path she has navigated throughout her career...and of course, her ability to flex her trivia skills.

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Blu vs Exile Jul 18, 2022

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Episode #124:

LA hip-hop duo Blu & Exile are about to hit the road for a west coast tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their classic debut 'Below the Heavens.' But before the celebration comes the battle, as the emcee and producer square off in a battle royale of hip-hop trivia. Who emerges the victor? Tune in to find out (and get some great anecdotes and stories from their careers along the way).

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Blu & Exile 'Below the Heavens' 15th Anniversary Tour Dates

7.24 - Los Angeles, CA (The Lodge Room)

7.25 - Phoenix, AZ (Trill Hip Hop Shop)

7.29 - Los Vegas, NV (Taverna Costera)

7.30 - San Francisco, CA (Neck of the Woods)

7.31 - Sacramento, CA (Esthers Park)

8.02 - Portland, OR (Mississippi Studios)

8.04 - Seattle, WA (High Dive)

Making Illmatic: Big Pun 'Capital Punishment' w/ Tony Madness Jul 11, 2022

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In this installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST take on the task of trying to improve Big Pun's classic 1998 debut 'Capital Punishment' by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by renown battle rapper/emcee Tony Madness.

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Salaam Remi - Questions Classic Jul 04, 2022

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Original livestream date: January 27, 2021

Legendary producer Salaam Remi (Fugees, Nas, Amy Winehouse) gets in the hot seat to talk about some of his most acclaimed collaborations, stories from his career, and more. This is a must-listen!

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Making Illmatic: Redman 'Muddy Waters' w/ TzariZM Jun 27, 2022

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Back at it with another installment of The Questions' 'Making Illmatic' series, in which Sean Kantrowitz and MidaZ the BEAST attempt to improve an album by trimming it down to 10 tracks. They're joined by producer/emcee TzariZM to pick apart Redman's classic 1996 album 'Muddy Waters.'

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