Take It Personal

We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials. Occasionally, we get asked to beef up the...

On episode 18, Planet Asia stopped by to talk about his latest Apollo Brown collabo Anchovies. We talk his come up, all the producers he's worked with and his coastal connections. We find out he was motivated by GZA to make Pure Coke. We talk the whole Interscope situation and his influence on rappers like Blu, Fashawn and Kendrick. We even find out if there is a possibility for a Cali Agents reun...

Episode 32 has been long overdue. Pharoahe Monch is a part of the lyrical elite, and yet, still doesn't quite receive the props he deserves. After this tribute, that WILL end today! There has never been a Pharoahe Monch tribute of this magnitude before. We felt it was not only necessary, but equally important to do. We have 86 tracks displaying the brilliance of Pharoahe Monch; we're proud as hell...

Our longtime friend Supastiton stops by to shares some stories about touring, eating healthy, life after music, moving on from past producers, working with The Roots and being sued for The Williams as well as his upcoming projects.

A few months ago, on episode 26, we got a chance to speak Roc Marciano. This was the time he was prepping his Rosebudd's Revenge Part 2 (The Bitter Dose) release. We discuss the past, present and future with Roc Marci. We check the status of the Metal Clergy project with Ka. We dig into his production style and sequencing. We touch on his influence on today’s rappers and even find out his opinions...

Our longtime friend Supastiton stops by to shares some stories about touring, eating healthy, life after music, moving on from past producers, working with The Roots and being sued for The Williams as well as his upcoming projects.

Pharoahe Monch is a part of the lyrical elite, and yet, still doesn't quite receive the props he deserves. After this tribute, that WILL end today! There has never been a Pharoahe Monch tribute of this magnitude before. We felt it was not only necessary, but equally important to do. Additionally, what would a Take It Personal tribute be without the man of the hour stopping by to share some stories...

Episode 32 has been long overdue. Pharoahe Monch is a part of the lyrical elite, and yet, still doesn't quite receive the props he deserves. After this tribute, that WILL end today! There has never been a Pharoahe Monch tribute of this magnitude before. We felt it was not only necessary, but equally important to do. Additionally, what would a Take It Personal tribute be without the man of the hour...

During our 2-part, 13 hour Native Tongues tribute, Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stopped by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty, Hip-House, the whole Native collective and even sheds light on a possible NT reunion.

As the summer comes to an end, we felt the best way to transition was to let the music do the talking. We have new joints by Redman, Westside Gunn, DJ Muggs, Redman, Dres, Blueprint, Apollo Brown & Locksmith, plus we sprinkle in smooth favorites by Little Brother, Hieroglyphics, Felt, O.C. and take it back to '93 with classics by Fat Joe, Ultramagnetic MC's, Brand Nubian, MC Breed, Tha Alkaholiks...

As the summer comes to an end, we felt the best way to transition was to let the music do the talking. We have new joints by Redman, Westside Gunn, DJ Muggs, Redman, Dres, Blueprint, Apollo Brown & Locksmith, plus we sprinkle in smooth favorites by Little Brother, Hieroglyphics, Felt, O.C. and take it back to '93 with classics by Fat Joe, Ultramagnetic MC's, Brand Nubian, MC Breed, Tha Alkaholiks...

During our 2-part, 13 hour Native Tongues tribute, Mike G. of the Jungle Brothers stopped by to share stories about DJ Red Alert, Chris Lighty, Hip-House, the whole Native collective and even sheds light on a possible NT reunion.

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike...

Every once in a while, we hit you with a tribute that requires several hours of your time. This is one of them. The Native Tongues collective are comprised of some of the most important, most influential and some of biggest innovators hip-hop has seen. With the help and hustle of DJ Red Alert and Chris Lighty, the Native Tongues were a force to be reckoned with. The Jungle Brothers paved the way f...

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike...

Wrapping up the final installment of our Native Tongues Tribute, we bring you 7+ chock-full hours of classics, current jawns, remixes and even more collaborative efforts. Because a 7 hour show isn't ideal for streaming sites, we decided to turn Episode 30 into an A side and B side. This should also help eliminate the anxiety of having to sit through an episode 7+ hours long too. Special guest Mike...

On episode 28, we discuss beef. Today’s beef ain’t what it used to be, so like Biggie said "What’s beef?" Pusha T vs. Drake is fun, but we remind you of when these battles meant something. And speaking of reminding, it’s time we remind everyone that Black Thought being a top 5 is no longer up for discussion. Seasons change mad things rearrange and with this summer heat we had to lace you with clas...

On episode 27, we’re joined by our close friend and former Philaflava Show member, DJ Krisis. We're all feeling good on this episode thanks to some incredibly strong edibles and the sounds of the 90s. For many, this show will take you right back to high school with classics and forgotten gems from King Just, Private Investigators, Now Born Click, Da King & I, Kurious, Gravediggaz, Organized Konfus...

few months ago, on episode 26, we got a chance to speak Roc Marciano. This was the time he was prepping his Rosebudd's Revenge Part 2 (The Bitter Dose) release. We discuss the past, present and future with Roc Marci. We check the status of the Metal Clergy project with Ka. We dig into his production style and sequencing. We touch on his influence on today’s rappers and even find out his opinions o...

On episode 26, we’re joined by the man responsible for saving New York hip-hop, Mr. Roc Marciano. Fresh off Rosebudd's Revenge Part 2 (The Bitter Dose), we discuss the past, present and future with Roc Marci. We check the status of the Metal Clergy project with Ka. We dig into his production style and sequencing. We touch on his influence on today’s rappers and even find out his opinions on certai...

When the teacha talks, you listen. KRS-One stopped by Take It Personal to discuss, well, everything. This isn’t just our best interview, it’s our most favorite! KRS-One is not one to shy away from any topic, so we covered his beef with MC Shan, politics, working with R.E.M., Ced Gee’s involvement on Criminal Minded, working with DJ Premier again, his musical influence, his fame and he even laced u...

Pete Rock was the honored guest on our Take It Personal Pete Rock Tribute. In addition to celebrating his catalog for over 6 hours, we got to chop it up with the man himself. We talk Heavy D, DJ Premier, the new De La Soul album, Dilla's influence, chilling with Redman, working with Kanye all the way to his top 5 producers. He also shared his thoughts on drumless beats phase and we even find out i...

​Episode 25 was a dream come true for us. If you've listened to our Wu-Tang, DJ Premier, Prodigy, Atmosphere and Pete Rock tribute shows, you know we're like Steady B and take these tributes seriously. On this 5+ hour tribute, we take you back to the days of Boogie Down Production all the way to the Blastmaster of today. We sprinkle in boom bap classics, underground anthems, guest appearances, rem...

Part 2 concludes our 8-hour Pete Rock tribute. It was a daunting task to properly celebrate Pete’s astonishing career but after two episodes and 480 minutes of music, we think we got it right. Part 2 focuses more on Pete’s work from the late 90s all the way to today. Besides the solo work, we have music from Rakim, Raekwon, Bumpy Knuckles, Phife Dawg, Black Star, Guru, Ghostface Killah, Ill Bill,...

Episode 24 was an idea we had for a while. We all said Pete Rock deserves a proper tribute, so we’re proud to finally present the first of two installments of this Soul Brother #1 tribute. If you had asked us a little over a year ago when we started Take It Personal, that we’d have two of the greatest producers of all-time as our guests, we wouldn’t have believed it. This is truly a case of dreams...