Hip Hop History by Drew Curry

1996, four black woman leads, a crime drama still talked about today. The F. Gary Gray directed, Set It Off starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah, check out this break down of the cult classic film. 

One of New Yorks, the worlds best DJs. The self proclaimed Michael Jordan of Mixtapes, the one, the only DJ Clue. Dive into this episode and follow us on Instagram @HipHopHistoryPod. 

This episode we get into another legendary hip hop label from New York. The one and only Ruff Ryders, come check out where DMX, Swizz Beatz and The Lox got their start. Thank You and follow on instagram @HipHopHistoryPod. 

Let's discuss the 1993 romantic comedy written and directed by John Singleton. Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur with Regina King and Joe Terry. Again if you haven't seen this cult classic run to your nearest streaming device and do it. Thank you for listening to this episode of Hip Hop History please, like, subscribe and leave a review if possible. Thank you. you can also follow us on insta...

If you read the title then you know who this one is about. The legend who was with Hot 97 before it was the first hip hop station in New York and quite frankly the world. The legend, Funk Master Flex. Come check out this episode and let us know what you think @HIpHopHistoryPod. Thank you and have a great day. 

This episode is another label episode, we talk about the legendary Texas label Rap-A-Lot Records. Dive in and let me know what you think. You can follow us on Instagram @HipHopHistoryPod . Thank you and have a great day. 

Come check out the episode about this cult classic, Friday. And stick around to find out who the child star was on the bicycle by Big Worms truck. Thanks and follow us @HipHopHstoryPod

The legendary radio personality started as a body guard for The Pharcyde. Check out this episode and see if you learn something new from Big Boys' Neighborhood!! Thank you!

In this episode the set up is a bit different, if you're one who reads this and the episode title then it won't matter, but we are describing the label without mentioning it. Admittedly this is an easy one, especially since I name the artist associated with it, but we are just trying something new. Anyway check out this episode and like, subscribe and leave a review if possible. Thank you. Also, y...

Paid In Full is a 2002 crime drama based on a true story in 1980's Harlem New York. Watch this movie after listening to the pod, its a cult classic and I would be shocked if you haven't seen it yet. Based on three friends, AZ, Rich Porter and Alpo portrayed by Wood Harris playing Ace, Mekhi Phifer as Mitch, and rapper/actor Cam'Ron Giles playing Rico. Please like, subscribe and leave a review wher...

The self proclaimed Jerk of Jersey was once both Star and BucWild. In The Source he was BucWild by the time he was on Hot 97 he was going by Star with his step brother taking on the moniker BucWild. Dive into this episode and scratch the surface of this controversial and respected duo of the radio. 

Murder Inc. Records founded by Irv and Chris Gotti is responsible for the early careers of Ja Rule, Ashanti and many others. One of few labels from the 90's that are still spoken about today and whose names I've already mentioned are still relevant in the culture. Thank you. If you could rate this podcast five stars, and leave a review and maybe if you're feeling it go ahead and tell a couple of f...

A seminal program that catapulted hip-hop to the mainstream domination that is still prosperous to this day. First hosted by Fab 5 Freddy as a weekend show then moved to Doctor Dre and Ed Lover as a weekday program. Check out this episode of the legendary hip hop television show Yo! MTV Raps. Please like, subscribe and leave a review if possible. Thank you. Follow us on instagram @HipHopHistoryPod

This episode is about the famed radio and television personality Sway Calloway. Jump into this episode and learn a little more about the man who shaped MTV News and interviews in the early 2000's. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. thank you. 

One of the mainstay record labels of the 80's and 90's. Started in California but from the mind of a New Orleans legend and entrepreneur Master P. No Limit Records has changed its name a few times but the legend Master P and Romeo Miller, his son have been relevant since coming on the scene. Check out this episode about No Limit Records, later there will be episodes about Master P and Romeo Miller...

Do The Right Thing is a film by Spike Lee made in Brooklyn, N.Y. and released in July 21, 1989. Jump into this episode and leave a review if possible and subscribe if you haven't. Also our Instagram is @HipHopHistoryPod if you want to follow.  

This episode is another about a legendary New York radio show from the legends DJ Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia who started off in a basement from their college and onto Hot 97. The two introduced the hip hop community to many legends, Biggie, Eminem, Wu-Tang and many many many others, jump into this episode and let me know what you think. Thank you! Please like, subscribe and leave a revie...

This week it's another legendary hip-hop label, founded in 1993 Sean Combs started Bad Boy Records. From there first release to current day they have been relevant. It's propelled Diddy to create, and sell many other products. The label launched acts such as the Legend The Notorious B.I.G, Mase, The LOX, and many others. Jump into this episode, subscribe, leave a review if possible and tell a frie...

This week, a classic album break down. The sophomore effort from one of the greatest groups of all time,  A Tribe Called Quest. The Low End Theory is the second album from A Tribe Called Quest. Please subscribe and leave a review if possible. Follow us. on instagram @HipHopHistoryPod

What else is there to say besides, The Voice of New York, the radio capital of the word, The incomparable, the legendary, the one and only Angie Martinez. Please Like, Subscribe, & Leave A Review if Possible. 

Kanye West moments, and a letter to Kanye. This one is more of my personal beliefs, and personal story. Thanks for listening. 

Another label episode, as the title suggest, we get into the history of Death Row Records. The start of the careers of Snoop, Warren G, The Dogg Pound, Warren G, and when we get the first solo album of the member of NWA, one of few hip hop billionaires Dr. Dre. The world gets introduced to the one and only Suge Knight. Who posts bail for the one and only Tupac Shakur, who then signs to Death Row,...

Once again, we discuss another legend, this time from Port Arthur, Texas. The one and only Bun B. From underground, to the world famous Underground Kings. UGK, Bun B and PimpC revolutionized southern hip hop, and Bun B carried on that legacy throughout his solo career. Now let's get to this episode of the one and only Bun B. Please like, subscribe and leave a review if possible. 

A deviation from the albums, artists, and beefs we've done the first half of season one. This episode we are going to get into the history of a legendary record label that was created by Damon "Dame" Dash, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, and Shawn "Jay Z" Carter. Roc-A-Fellah records, starting with Jays' Reasonable Doubt in 1996 to Jays' Magna Carta Holy Grail in 2013 and every album, movie and the clothing...

Well, Well, Well look at it this, another classic album from another legendary group. The Wu-Tangs' Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) these 9 group members from New York burrows and towns make up one of the greatest groups of all time, they brought kung-fu infused beats with lyrical assassins to make the undeniable talent that is Wu-Tang.. Wu-Tang is for the children. Wu-Tang is forever. Thank you f...