On this episode: EC has a conversation with journalist, and music/pop culture fanatic, Andy Frye. The guys talk hip hop in the 90s! Check out Andy's book Ninety Days in the 90s. About Andy Frye Andy Frye has written for Rolling Stone, ESPN, and Forbes, and has interviewed scores of rock stars and athletes from Smashing Pumpkins to Shaquille O'Neal.  In June 2022, Andy published NINETY DAYS IN THE 90s: a Rock N Roll Time Travel Story—a novel about the 1990s music scene and 90s pop culture. Follow Andy Website: AndyFrye.com IG: @sportyfrye Twitter: @SportyFrye Get Andy's book: 90daysin ..read more

EC is joined by Ei8ht, an Ex radio host, now a Commercial Lender with deep roots in the hip hop culture. The guys go into a conversation about the importance of owning real estate and what it takes to have a progressive mindset in life. In addition Ei8ht shares some of his own experience in the music industry. Tap in! About Ei8ht Once known for being featured on major media outlets such as; Forbes, USA Today, TMZ, MediaTakeOut, BET, and MTV for his work as the lead host on the highly publicized radio show Street Disciplez Radio, author and entrepreneur Tarik "Ei8ht" Turner partnered up with a ..read more

On this episode: EC is joined by Philly native, DayOneNotDayTwo, a hip hop artist full of inspiration, determination, and focused on transforming his community.  The guys talk about his latest project, My Father's Chains, along with some origin stories of coming up in Philly and being involved in the big city's rich hip hop culture.  About DayOneNotDayTwo An artist, activist, and entrepreneur that is DayOneNotDayTwo, he is also an organizer based out of Philly who uses his music and platform to inspire, empower, and transform the community.  DayOneNotDayTwo served 8 years in pr ..read more

A PSA by your host, EC. There will be no episode this week, we apologize for the inconvenience. This week, check out an old episode you have not caught up on yet. The Hip Hop Cloverleaf Podcast will return next week with the regular scheduled programming. Thank you for your support and understanding.  Like the pod? Subscribe and follow: Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleafYouTube: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastSoundcloud: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastWebsite: hiphopcloverleaf.comEmail: hiphopcloverleafpodcast@gmail.com ..read more

On this episode: T-Pain says 2Pac would have been 'ate the fuck up lyrically' had he survived the 1996 shooting. Is he right? Would Pac have survived this new era of hip hop? What would his career look like in the social media era? Tune into this hot take.  Hip Hop Leaf: MC Like the pod? Subscribe and follow: Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleafYouTube: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastSoundcloud: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastWebsite: hiphopcloverleaf.comEmail: hiphopcloverleafpodcast@gmail.com Credits Episode Artwork: "2 PAC" by fred-cvc is licensed under ..read more

Multi-platinum record producer, Scott Storch, is one of the most under appreciated record producers in hip hop. Despite having hits like 50 Cent's Candy Shop, and Fat Joe's Lean Back under his belt, Storch seemed to have disappeared from the hip hop industry for while, but why? Although she dark times took over, the New York-born, Philly and South Florida-raised producer has one of the most inspiring come-back stories in hip hop, rising back to the top of the charts. Hip Hop Leaf: MC Like the pod? Subscribe and follow: Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleaf ..read more

On this episode EC uses the recent drama between Hurricane Chris and a Jersey artist involving Chris' hit song, A Bay Bay, to discuss the topic of giving credit for sampling. Do artists have an obligation to give credit and get samples cleared for their own records? Hip Hop Leaf: MC Like the pod? Subscribe and follow: Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleafYouTube: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastSoundcloud: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastWebsite: hiphopcloverleaf.comEmail: hiphopcloverleafpodcast@gmail.com Credits Episode Artwork: By Lerikal at the English Wikiped ..read more

This episode is all about art.  EC is joined by  hip hop connoisseur, podcaster and artist, Michaell Magrutsche. The guys go into a deep talk about hip hop's early beginnings and the art-form of hip hop's precious elements. As a seasoned Disk Jockey himself, Michaell shares what it was like to be present during the birth of hip hop and it's early adaptions. Wisdom is in abundance on this episode, tune in! Follow Michaell Website: https://michaellm.com Podcast: The Smart of Art - The Power of Art and Creativity IG: @michaellart Twitter: @michaellart Facebook: @michaellstateofart ..read more

Recently Eminem has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame, joining the likes of other hip hop legends including Biggie Smalls, Run DMC, LL Cool J, 2Pac and more. Do Hip Hop artists belong on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Does Hip Hop need it's own hall of fame? What is the process of being nominated? On this episode EC is joined by Baltimore hip hop artist, Jay Konsciouz, and cover it all. The guys also dive into Jay's music and latest project, Alter Ego, Pt. II. About Jay Konsciouz God-fearing, inspirational, creative, entrepreneurial. These few, powerful words describe tal ..read more

On this episode: EC reflects on Yeezy's discography, ranking his favorite albums in order and recounting some of his favorite Kanye moments. On This Day in Hip Hop, Kanye Omari West was born. Hip Hop Leaf: MC Like the pod? Subscribe and follow: Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleafYouTube: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastSoundcloud: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastWebsite: hiphopcloverleaf.comEmail: hiphopcloverleafpodcast@gmail.com Credits Episode Artwork: "Kanye West by David Shankbone" by david_shankbone is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms ..read more