Hip 2 Da Games

For the first episode of the new year, Desmond goes back to 1989, this time joined by friend of the show Martin Mowat to break down the lead single off Big Daddy Kane's sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing , where Kane puts on a signature master class on how to be smooth. Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for your support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.co...

Desmond is back this week as he reflects on the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament, analyzes the sudden dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares some thoughts on what he hopes to take place for the next 50 years of Hip-Hop, and more. This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group in partnership with: NBA Store/Fanatics Rep your home team by visiting the ultimate destination for authentic...

Today, Desmond praises the Houston Rockets for their improved play, shares his ideas on what a Chicago Bulls rebuild could look like, and tries to uncover the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, Desmond gives his take on J. Cole's recent comments regarding Hip-Hop being on the doorstep of another golden era. This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group...

Dez is back this week to share his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's early success in the NBA, the positive and negative effects of James Harden's trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Louisiana emcee Dee-1's recent comments on Meek Mill and Rick Ross' hypocritical lyrics. Additionally, Desmond ends the episode introducing a new segment to the show that will celebrate the NBA/WNBA's best in true H2...

For today's episode, Desmond revisits the year 1996, this time to break down the title track from OutKast's sophomore album ATLiens, where Big Boi & Andre 3000 use their smooth deliveries and versatile lyrics to create a timeless, out-of-this-world track. Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for your support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?i...

In this episode, Desmond kicks off the first Let's Talk of the 2023-24 NBA season touching on the following Eastern Conference topics: Damian Lillard's fit with the Milwaukee Bucks Jrue Holiday & Kristaps Porzingis in, Smart & BOTH Williams out for Boston James Harden wants out (again) 4 sleeper teams that could snag the final Play-In spot Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts! - De...

Today, Desmond comes right back with the fourth volume of "You Had To Be There," this time with co-founder of 19 Media Group, co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast and Bleav in Celtics Podcast, and host of Dope Interviews, Warren Shaw, who gives flowers to a 80s-90s NBA player who's career unfortunately got cut short due to his passing, but left an impactful impression on and off the floor in his sh...

In this week's episode, Desmond is back with the third installment of "You Had To Be There" and is joined by producer of the NBA podcast "Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties," Jabari Davis, who decided to give flowers to a 90s point guard that made a trailblazing impact on and off the court: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Enjoy and don't hesitate to share your thoughts! Show some love to Jabari and support his s...

Today, Desmond brings another CROSSover to the hardwood, this time unpacking DMX's "The Convo" to encourage us to find our strength in Jesus in the moments we feel our lowest. Enjoy and thank you for your continued support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://twitter.com/hip2dagames?t=dME3xHR59c3P0rbbrbJdSg&s=09 https://ww...

In today's episode, Desmond goes back to his preteen years to dive into "Rise and Shine," his all-time favorite J.Cole song from the debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, where J. Cole used the song as a metaphor to describe his pending emergence in Hip-Hop. Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts! Thank you for your support! - Dez This episode is brought to you by 19 Media Group in par...

Today, Desmond is back with another song breakdown, this time diving into "Children's Story," the 1988 classic from the OG storyteller himself, Slick Rick, who delivers an intense yet cautionary tale to wake up the youth, rather than put them to sleep. Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2daga...

In this episode, Desmond continues his "You Had To Be There" series, this time with help from Dylan Dreyfuss, host & creator of the Forgotten Seasons podcast/platform. And in this installment, Dylan gives flowers to his first favorite player ever; Sam Cassell. An extremely reliable point guard drafted in 1993 who went on to have a very long and consistent career with three championships to his...

Today, Desmond once again introduces you to a new idea for the show: You Had To Be There, an NBA offseason exclusive where he gives flowers to NBA players near and dear to our hearts. With You Had To Be There, there is no discrimination. Role players, All-Stars, and Superstars are all welcome. And in this first volume, Desmond shows love and reflects on the career of all-around point forward Andre...

Today, Desmond returns with more NBA discussion, this time centered around some hot offseason topics: Chris Paul's release + 2 teams that he should consider joining Duos in the modern NBA - Not so dynamic? Damian Lillard & The Hard Knock Trail Blazers The Bulls stressful offseason ahead James Harden wants that old thang back? Enjoy! Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts! Good luck on th...

In this episode, Desmond returns with another edition of The CROSSover, this time diving into Common's classic song "The Light" to inspire us to choose relationship with Jesus and illuminate the world through His love. Thank You for choosing to rock with ya boy! Enjoy & share your thoughts! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= http...

Desmond is back this week with a brand new element to H2DG: "The CROSSover," where his love for Hip-Hop intertwines with his faith journey. These episodes will connect shared themes found in Hip-Hop songs and Bible stories to help us all see how God can work in every one of us. Today, Desmond pulls from the chorus of J. Cole's "h u n g e r. o n. h i l l s i d e" to inspire us to be secure in our i...

Today, Desmond shares his thoughts on some more hot topics in and around the NBA including: Prime Derrick Rose vs Ja Morant Jaren Jackson Jr. and the DPOY criteria Kings vs Warriors The Knicks up 3-1 over Cleveland What If?...Lakers in the Conference Finals?! NBA makes Draft Combine mandatory in 2024---Good or bad? Enjoy and don't hesitate to share your thoughts! I appreciate your support! - Dez T...

YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS! The 2023 NBA Playoffs are here! And H2DG veterans Devaughn & Johnny are back for the third straight year to help Dez dive into all 12 teams who solidified spots in the Playoffs. Each of them received two teams from the West and two teams from the East to discuss & assign challenges and Hip-Hop theme songs to. Listen and see what the fellas came up with this year!...

For today's episode, Desmond continues with more love for women in Hip-Hop as he breaks down "Freedom," a posse cut from the soundtrack for the 1995 film Panther . The song features rap verses from Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, and Salt-N-Pepa, who all make a point to profess unity, strength, self-love, and of course, freedom for women. Enjoy and share your thoug...

Desmond is back with a special song breakdown in light of Women's History Month: Queen Latifah's 1993 single from her third album, Black Reign, and what has served as the most successful and impactful song of her career, "U.N.I.T.Y." Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! Let's continue to honor, respect, and celebrate the women in our lives! - Dez REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE! ht...

In this episode, Desmond shares thoughts on what the near and distant future could look like for some teams and players as the season enters its last month and some change. Desmond touches on the following topics: The new-look Phoenix Suns (or the Mid-Range Avengers) Have the Lakers found their pieces? Kyrie & Luka: They can create for themselves, but can they create a bright future for Dallas...

Today, Desmond is joined by 19 Media Group teammate and co-host of Gimmick Infringement Tyler McDowell-Blanken to help provide some insight on Drake's place in Hip-Hop. Together they share thoughts on the following: First impressions of Drake What makes Drake so polarizing Why they have outgrown Drake Where Drake stands in Hip-Hop vs. Rap Drake's best work Favorite Drake bar(s) Enjoy! We appreciat...

Today, Desmond is joined by Shaw Calhoune for his second appearance on the show to preview his latest project Fly Langston, a Harlem Renaissance inspired album that includes similar themes of dreams, unity, and growth as seen in the 1920s and 30s. Dez and Shaw come together to give a small preview of how Shaw fuses the hungry, smooth emcee with the observant poet. LISTEN TO FLY LANGSTON HERE: http...

For the first episode of 2023, Desmond returns with more HOT NBA topics as the season reaches the halfway point to discuss the following: Shoutouts to some All-Star caliber forwards/bigmen (Randle's Redemption, Zion's Vengeance AND MORE) The STACKED MVP Race (Does Luka have a real shot? Did Jokic just lock it up? What about KD? AND MORE) The State of the Modern NBA (Ridiculous stat lines - good or...

For the last episode of 2022, Desmond travels with you back to 1991 to shed light on a gem from 2Pac's first album 2Pacalypse Now: "Words of Wisdom." Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! - Dez REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE! https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup...