Wine And Hip Hop

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Episode 64: Cru Luv Feat Jerome Fenton Dr Rebecca Lawrence and Njekwa Beasnael Dec 23, 2021

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The Cru Luv Team recaps an epic year by talking about some of their favorite moments while discussing the past, present, and future of Wine and Hip Hop. Tap in for a sneak peek at the Wine and Hip Hop Tasting Group, or be the first to hear the date of the next tasting notes from the streets event. This episode is definitely a moment in Wine and Hip Hop! This episode is sponsored by Wine Australia Connect! Register for the Future of Drinking | Trailblazers (Americas) Online event here! Wineandhiphop.com/waconnect Mike Bennie, renowned Australian journalist, and presenter will lead a series of conversations with representatives from three Australian wine brands carrying on the tradition of daring to do things differently. From opening previously untapped markets via celebrity endorsements to promoting ethical production practices with sustainable packaging to joining the fight to rid the seas of plastic — these Aussie innovators are making major waves and blazing their own trail around the globe. Mike will be joined by John Wardley, US VP of Marketing for Treasury’s 19 Crimes, Lucy Clements, the Operations Director for Accolade's Banrock Station, and Richie Vandenberg, co-founder of The Hidden Sea label.

Episode 63: Respect The Producer IV Featuring Easy Mo Bee Nov 10, 2021

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This week Wine and Hip Hop podcast meets wine and hip-hop TV. It’s hip-hop history month, and you know we respect the producers around here. So it’s time to salute one of Hip Hop’s first super producers, Easy Mo Bee. He’s worked with everyone from big daddy Kane, RZA pre-Wu-Tang, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, the lost boys, even Miles Davis, as well as Biggie and Tupac, (separately) while they are alive! Mo Bee reflects on rare stories from the historic Life After Death recording sessions as they pair 1997 Puligny Montrachet Leflaive with Notorious BIG’s “Love the dough” and explain why some wines are worth mo’ dough than others.

Episode 61: Beaune Thugs N Harmony Featuring Kenny McCloud Oct 29, 2021

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This week we chopped it up with Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Producer Kenny McCloud. Kenny discovers wine from Beaune while breaking down his experience producing for Bone Thugs N Harmony. From their humble beginnings to selling 10 million copies of their smash hit single “Crossroads,” Kenny reintroduces us to one of the greatest groups of all time.

Episode 60: For The Viticulture Featuring Derrick Westbrook Oct 22, 2021

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This week Jermaine caught up with Sommelier, Wine Merchant and friend of the show Derrick Westbrook. In this candid conversation Derrick fills us in on what he’s been up to since his first appearance on the show, pivoting during the pandemic, becoming an OG and much more!

Episode 59: Deeply Rooted II Featuring Dave Mays. Oct 14, 2021

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This week we’re kicking it with a true pioneer of hip hop media, Dave Mays, Founder of The Source magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and new podcast network Breakbeat Media. Dave takes us through creating the most iconic magazine in Hip Hop, how Breakbeat will change the hip-hop media landscape, rap in the ’90s, and what the wine industry can do to build deeper connections with hip hop. Pick up a bottle of Loyalty Wines at loyaltywine.com

Episode 58 Self Titled Featuring Green of ASM Sep 30, 2021

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This week we chopped it up with internet sensation Green from ASM (A State Of Mind) . Green is known for his "Natty Rhyme" Instagram videos where he expresses tasting notes through raps. Green breaks down his style, musical inspirations and the current state of Wine and Hip Hop culture.

Episode 57: Fine Wine II Featuring Summer Altice Sep 03, 2021

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This week we are joined by Sommelier, Playboy Playmate, DJ, and host of the Women, Wine and Weed podcast, Summer Altice! From achieving her Level 3 WSET certification with Merit, to running the wine Program at Delilah’s in LA, Summer has paid her dues. We discussed planning wine dinners for Dwayne and Gabrielle Wade, life as a Playmate, and traveling the world as a DJ. This episode is full of great stories and life lessons. Grab a glass and reminisce with us!

Episode 56 Battle Culture Featuring Travis Organik Fleetwood Aug 23, 2021

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This week we chopped it up with the king himself, Mr Travis ‘Organik’ Fleetwood. Owner of King of the Dot , the Toronto based rap battle league. Our two seasoned battle veterans Jermaine and Travis give you a sneak peak into the culture! We use music as a metaphor to address flow, wordplay and content vs nose, appearance and taste! While seamlessly blending the similarities and complexities between analyzing verses and wines. Their captivating stories guide this highly entertaining episode, from the Drake co-sign to the infamous Canibus battle gaffe.

Episode 55 A moment captured in wine Featuring Johnny Nunez Aug 17, 2021

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This week we chopped it up with celebrity photographer and entrepreneur Johnny Nunez. We re-lived some of Johnny’s most iconic shots, from Cam’ron with the pink cell phone to Nas and Jay-Z’s toast before the beef, this hip hop history! We also talk about entrepreneurship, product visibility, rappers name dropping him in songs over a bottle of Pierre Peters Champagne and Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwiches.

Episode 54 Twin Varietals Featuring Jeremiah Stone Aug 09, 2021

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Are they brothers separated at birth? Maybe….This week we kicked it with Michelin Star Chef Jeremiah Stone. The Stones chop it up about how Jeremiah went from DJing to opening restaurants like Contra and Wildair, and how a case of mistaken identity brought them together this unlikely pair only to reveal surprising similarities in their love for wine and hip hop.

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