Quantum Leap Radio

Welcome Quantum Leaper's to what will hopefully be a year ten times better than the last. The Quantum Leap crew is starting off this new year the best they can by having the one and only Lyric Jones stop by. Lyric Jones is definitely on the rise and deservedly so as this elite M.C has been doing her thing for years. Lyric talks about her journey from Boston to Los Angeles and all in between. The Q...

This is it folks, the final show of one of the most unique and tragic years of our lifetime. What will the Quantum Leap crew do...? Go over their favorite albums of 2020. This year saw a resurgence in grassroots hip-hop and some veterans killed the notion that age matters in this "thing we all..." know and love. It's all about the music this LEAP so turn it up some if you're traveling on the road...

The crazy year of 2020 is almost up but the journey continues in the virtual Secret Lab. This week the Quantum Leap crew give a big sigh of relief for Kurtis Blow as he recovers from major surgery. Dopeako's dream Verzuz match is coming with Bay Area Love. Break dancing is officially apart of The Olympic Games and the Grammy's are now "leveling up...." New music from KRS-One, Statik Selektah, Heem...

Big things going on this LEAP as the one only Ras Kass joins the Quantum Leap crew. "Mr. Soul On Ice" talks about his early beginnings with an element of hip-hop you might be surprised by. The reason his third solo album never released, the fabled "Four Horseman" project and will there be a 'Soul On Ice 3'...? A true one for the history books so strap in with "The Goldyn Child." New music from A.Z...

GOOD FOLKS, the Quantum Leap crew have not been lost in space but in fact visiting more stars for future LEAPS...... This week the crew give birthday shout outs to a couple of Crooklyn's finest. The 'Verzuz' brand is becoming a force to be reckoned with and GRANDfathercloc finally binged 'Lovecraft Country. Mike Tyson stepped back in the ring but it felt like an undercard to in N.B.A. player makin...

It's that time of year for the Quantum Leap crew to take the ULTIMATE Leap to a year long past. Last year they journeyed back to '1999' and this time they return to a time Busta Rhymes warned about for five years!!! Strap in as the crew reminisce about styles, music, politics and more while providing the soundtrack tailor made for the Quantum Leap listener. Classic music from Dilated Peoples, Outk...

The alternative universe the WORLD was thrust into on November 8th 2016 might be returning to normal soon. This week the Quantum Leap crew recognize a couple of hip-hop figures lost before the alternative universe shift. Dave Chappelle returned to the Saturday Night Live stage since the alternative universe shift and it was even more monumental than the first time. The Manchild sitting in the whit...

Is it a new reality or are we still living with a man with a child's mentality....? The Quantum Leap crew started their journey four years ago when the world was 'Punk'd,' and this week they wonder if the joke is over. Rapsody was finally recognized with an actual award from the B.E.T., Ice Cube is still confused and Souls Of Mischief have a trending documentary... Welcome to 2020 people and it's...

If ya scared say ya scared... but you shouldn't be, it's just the Quantum Leap crew back with no costumes just music and news. Texas is voting early but will it create a different outcome? Dopeako is in love with a couple of podcast and is ready to spill the beans on 'Lovecraft Country.' Recently some Native Tongue members dropped albums and GRANDfathercloc gives his thoughts on them. New music fr...

The Quantum Leap crew carries on with another week of entertainment, catered for your ears!! Dopeako tried to "O'shea" the benefit of the doubt but his contract seems to have already been in play by others. Killer Mike is resurrecting Greenwood while the city of Houston resurrects Drive-In theaters. Busta Rhymes calls out T.I. for Verzuz battle and the Quantum Leap crew is scratching their heads....

The cool breeze of space is creeping in an the Quantum Leap crew is staying warm with plenty of HEATS!! 'Coming To America' is returning and already has made 100 million dollar profit. The downside of meeting musicians after the show and has Ice Cube become Amerikkka's most wanted for a different reason....? New music from Homeboy Sandman, Carrio Xanders, Benny The Butcher and more... Click play a...

Welcome back party people! The Quantum Leap crew bring you more of that fresh.... GRANDfathercloc might have been onto something last week as Celebrity n' Chief is running from the debates. Another unfortunate week for Scarface but some good news from Yo! MTV Raps' Dr. Dre. Royce Da 5'9" is stepping into his role as Ghandi and some "feet" might get justice. New music from Goodie Mob, OCRbeats, Jay...

FORWARD to another auditory journey with the Crew that is non-stop no matter the disaster!! This week Dopeako expresses disappointment in local Listener Sponsored radio. Kanye wants to give you your masters and create a city. Rolling Stone allegedly names the greatest hip-hop album of all time and a not guilty plea is the theme of a whole album. New music from Rapsody, Napoleon Da Legend & Ro Data...

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of Little Brother's 'The Minstrel Show,' 'welcome to a special edition of Quantum Leap Radio where we really take you on a Quantum Leap, this time with the one and only Phonte. It had been a little over a month since the now "critically acclaimed" sophomore album from Little Brother had released. GRANDfather Cloc and D.J. Soulone took this GRAND opportunity t...

Good news Quantum Leap'ers, Dopeako has been found! She was underneath sand the whole time! Tune in for more... The crew celebrates an Outkast classic and recognizes the latest victims of Jaguar Wright although by the time of this post there is probably more. A rest in peace to KRISTI PAYNE as we encourage people to end domestic violence. New music from SOS Bishop, M.C. Eiht, Big K.R.I.T. and more...

The journey is in motion but one escape pod seems to have drifted of course. In a search for Dopeako Jones GRANDfathercloc runs down the latest happenings this past week in hip-hop. Jam Master Jay's killers have been arrested after 18 years. Method Man has jumped in the battle scene or has he...? Is new humble Nas getting a fair chance to be great when he releases music? New music from Lupe Fiasco...

Another revolution around the radiowaves in the flyest escape pods. In this weeks LEAP the crew gives their observations on Talib Kweli's actions in The Matrix. There's a new VP pick so.. let's talk about it and what does "empowering" mean in the modern day. Rest In Power to friend of the show Bruce Coley (3rd Eye Promotions). New music from Craig G., Armani Caesar, Conway The Machine and more......

It is a day unlike any other the Quantum Leap crew has had in a while. The M.C. Avenger came to visit the crew from the Writer's Block, so be prepared to put on your thinking caps. Capital D. of All Natural talks about his influences early on in music. The journey from being on C.N.N. to a lawyer and ending up with the Golden State Warriors. This is a master teacher session so stop reading this an...

Welcome to August, two-thousand quarantine. We promise you NO entanglements. The Quantum Leap crew pay their respects to original Roots crew member Malik B. Black actors a plenty in the Emmy nominations and is art getting close to real life. Houston seems to be leading the league in national quarantine news and the surprising success of rappers over 40. New music from Black Soprano Family, Logic,...

Another full journey for the Quantum Leap crew as they close the month of July. Mr. West is back to selective mental illness for more free promotion from the PEOPLE! "Entanglements" is no longer just a word but the new jam in Club Quarantine. Will Netflix owe Monique an apology...? New music from Tall Black Guy, Joey Bada$$, A-Minus and more... Click play and take the leap!!! Follow us NOW on Spot...

FOR THE LISTENERS give a HUGE birthday shout out to Dopeako Jones right here in the comments or on her Instagram @courtneedsart. No one seems to be shouting out Nick Cannon right now but will he be able to bounce back. The Washington Redskins and Jada Pinkett have done a 180, so stay tuned to get that correlation and finally the VERZUZ we all have wanted.. the Dogg vz. the Dawg. New music from One...

The Quantum Leap crew powers through the heatwave to bring the people more content. American sports are trying to start back again but don't seem to have a concrete plan and everyone in full agreement. The meaning of #blackLivesMatter is being forgotten at record speed. T.I. asked for a 'Verzuz" and Kanye West has started his album rollout. New music from Shaad Rogers, Jamil Honesty & Krazyfingaz...

"There's STILL SPACE" where the Quantum Leap crew's escape pods are found and this episode they are rare form. They go deeper into the "tiff" with J. Cole and Noname and ask who is the real winner? Noose's found at NASCAR because that is just... the norm. For a simple sandwich to a Gyro, Ja Rule wants you to "holla" at him. New music from Moemaw Naedon, Anderson .Paak, Noname and more... Click pla...

The Quantum Leap crew returns for THE TUFF HARD HITTING subjects like... Dave Chappelle returned. Listen as they give their thoughts on his latest stand up or lecture '8:46.' Is NASCAR more progressive than the NFL? Spike Lee returns with 'Da 5 Bloods' and is a worthy epic in the 40 Acres In A Mule legacy..? New music from sTaHHr, Feral Serge, Shaad Rogers and more... Click play and take the leap!...

Welcome back as the Quantum Leap crew observe some of the wildest days on Earth. With the current protest going on around the world, the crew does not believe the support from those the protest are about. Are people just trying to look good when history remembers this day and age or are they really for change..? Certain people in hip-hop have forgotten why and when this culture was created which m...