On this week's episode, Memphis Bleek is trying to get a verse from Jay-Z on his new album. Havoc and Alchemist tease new music from Mobb Deep. And Vegas's thoughts on the new album from Freeway and Jake One, "Stimulus Package 2."  Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far 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 Suppor ..read more

On this week's episode, Is Kendrick Lamar milking his victory against Drake? Nas's debut album "Illmatic" is crowned Greatest Rap Album of All-Time by Billboard. Vegas reviews new albums from Eminem and Common/Pete Rock!  Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far 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 ..read more

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: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far 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! Shirt ..read more

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: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far 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/hipho ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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://ww ..read more

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 m ..read more

In this episode are my thoughts on the new album from Rapsody, "Please Don't Cry". Lupe Fiasco has a new album on the way. Is 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" 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 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/Thr ..read more

In this episode are my thoughts on new albums from Conway the Machine and Ghostface Killah, LL doesn't want Flute music from Andre 3000, and Game drops a new diss record aimed at Rick Ross. Let's talk about it! 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 ..read more