28 JUN 2024 · On this week's episode, Questlove champions unsung hip-hop artist. Childish Gambino has a "perspective" on Drake v Kendrick, and Vegas's thoughts on Lupe Fiasco's new album, "Samurai!" Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2024-so-far/pl.u-E11GsayGDNv Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

21 JUN 2024 · On this week's episode, Nas announces that the classic hip-hop film, "Beat Street" is being adapted for stage. A brand new Clipse album has been offically confirmed! Vegas gives his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" concert. Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2024-so-far/pl.u-E11GsayGDNv Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

14 JUN 2024 · Styles P gets set to retire his solo career. Benny the Butcher says that Lloyd Banks is one of the best emcees ever. Common and Pete Rock keep the hype train rolling with their latest single, "Dreamin'". Let's talk about it all! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2024-so-far/pl.u-E11GsayGDNv Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

12 JUN 2024 · It's HHNP's "Best of 2024 So Far"! What are yours? Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2024-so-far/pl.u-E11GsayGDNv Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow

7 JUN 2024 · As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Beats" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

5 JUN 2024 · As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Emcees" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

3 JUN 2024 · As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Bonus Episode theme music is produced by Kil (@Kil889)

1 JUN 2024 · In this episode, Eminem releases the first single and video from his upcoming album. Drake reference tracks pop up everywhere and fans question his pen game! Ice Cube seems to think "No Vaseline" is the greatest diss record of all time.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc My Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

24 MAY 2024 · In this episode there is a new docu-series releasing in June all about music piracy from the late 90s and early 2000s. Apple Music releases a "100 Best Albums" list, and Ghostface Killah says that storytelling is missing from today's hip-hop generation.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc My Book "Experience Hip-Hop": https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)

20 MAY 2024 · As a bonus episode I am reviewing the book "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" by Adam J. Criblez. This book links the new cultural expression of hip-hop culture and Knicks culture in the 1970s, amongst other things. Follow Adam Criblez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcriblez Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz)