JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

JayQuan examines the discography and history of rap's most fierce live performers, The Cold Crush Bros. Support the show

JayQuan thoroughly discusses the top performances of legendary Public Enemy front man Chuck D. Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography of the legendary M.C. Shan Support the show

JayQuan explores the history and and discography of Grandmixer D.ST Support the show

JayQuan explores the discography and history of The Boogie Boys. Support the show

Part 1 of a 3 part series. JayQuan  thoroughly examines the works of the legendary producer and D.J. Kurtis Mantronik. Support the show

JayQuan speaks on the early 80's era of Electro music. Support the show

JayQuan explores the vast discography of the Ultra Magnetic Mc's. Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the works and enduring career of D.J. Marley Marl. Support the show

JayQuan breaks down the history and discography of the first successful rap act, The Sugar Hill Gang. Support the show

JayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after... Support the show

JayQuan discusses the legacy of Harlem's Treacherous 3. Support the show

JayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies. Support the show

JayQuan gives a brief but detailed history of the mighty Crash Crew. Support the show

JayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music. Support the show

JayQuan chronicles the history of the Funky 4 and their discography. Support the show

JayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers. Support the show

JayQuan gives a history of Spoonie G and his discography. Support the show

JayQuan methodically examines the vast discography of one of the genres greatest - KRS. Support the show

Larry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith. Support the show

Big Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why. Support the show

It's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography. Support the show

JayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant  today. Support the show

With the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew. Support the show

JayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut. Support the show