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Less than 200 days to go until the world is saved! MC and A Plus officially start the Fall season on The BlkPrint with mixed feelings -- is it a time to celebrate or a time to panic as the year winds down? Hear their current thoughts on their hometown team headlines as the Washington Comma--err, Football Team start decent for the season and the Miami Heat stay stranded on Day 88 of Lillard Gate. A...

Does anything bring the country together quicker than 1st and 10? J5 is out on vacation this week, so Josh Peas and MC kick back on The BlkPrint to get an early start on the first day of Fall! There's plenty of people celebrating their seasonal traditions of pumpkin spiced everything, Halloween Horror Nights and of course, football season. Tune in to hear thoughts on the first two weeks of the NFL...

It may not feel like Fall outside around the country since it's still 90 damn degrees all over the place, but the aura's still in the air now that sports is back! Complex Sports' Kameron Hay joins us in the middle of an extremely busy first week in the NFL, highlighting his connections to Sexyy Red's appearance at the NY Jets' home opener and his first reactions to Aaron Rodgers' season-ending (an...

Birthed within one of the worst eras in American history, this album lives forever as the rose that grew from concrete. This month on ThrowBLKs, we highlight one of the greatest careers of all-time through our first introductions to the Snowman himself. Hear J5, Josh Peas, MC and A Plus cover the mixtape moments and the classic debut album that catapulted Jeezy to rap stardom, along with the decli...

We haven't shaken off the holiday vibe just yet, so this week's live show was dedicated to the Chat Gang as a comfortable kickback. Our special guest Armon Sadler joined us to chat about his most recent ventures since his initial episode with us in April, and he also donned the BlkPrint colors as we took on the first members of the chat to come on stage! Hear J5 Barker's debut through our Hip-Hop...

We're in the Endgame now -- well, at least for a few people. This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and Josh Peas spend their Labor Day holiday by bonding over bad movies, bad decisions in television and extremely bad football coaches. Tune in to hear the latest in the Mona Cinematic Universe, detailing the Erica Mena/Spice controversy and the desperate need for the return of reality TV's greatest. Stay tu...

It's a very monumental week for The BlkPrint and everyone who's taken this journey with us. Following our first billboard in Times Square for BlkPrint Radio, J5 and Josh Peas give thanks to the Printers and share how they felt seeing themselves in the heart of New York City. There's also plenty of business to attend to as the latest episode of ThrowBLKs is right around the corner, and what better...

To our BlkPrint family all the way out in Istanbul, just know we see you. After MC and A Plus caught two incredible shows from 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour, they aren't ready for this to be his last performance just yet. Hear the world famous duo's experiences and thoughts about the G-Unit general's setlist, along with the possibility of a B-Sides filled with 50's most classic records. Tune in to also...

This week on Amp, we're mixing some of our favorite records of the year and kicking back on the final full week of August. Hear who placed the crown on Sexyy Red for the song of the summer, along with Josh Peas' experience seeing Drake & 21 Savage's 'It's All a Blur Tour' at the Crypto.com Arena , the historic black dances throughout the country, Chris Brown's new audiences and J5's review of...

Even with the weather machine out of control, the show goes on. J5 and Josh Peas survived tropical storms and earthquakes just to make sure they deliver the good word this week on The BlkPrint. Hear big updates from J5 following surgery recovery and his return to therapy, as well as Josh's trip to New York City for another sold-out 'City Sessions' show! Also tune in to hear our fight against risin...

This week, we are joined by the creative mindset and curator of New York's next generation of hip-hop, William Foster! Hear the early beginnings of his career in artist management with his close friend Lucki, the platforms provided through the iconic 'AnimalxHouse' brand and the leap from Ohio to pursue his next chapter in New York City. Stay tuned to also hear about Josh's '3rdShiftNYC' FOMO, the...

We skipped the special theme on Amp this week to bring something more personal to the airwaves. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC hit the shuffle button on their top playlists, sharing their most recent jams with the current hot topics of the week. Tap in to hear breaking news surrounding internet sensation Lil Tay's, Josh's biggest concern with today's rap artists, the price increases on TV apps and the...

A lesson to the youth: your health is in danger if you buy fakes! Celebrations are in order for J5 and Josh Peas this week on The BlkPrint, and the difference in reasons couldn't be any greater. Hear about Josh's unforgettable experience at Jeezy's '50 & Forever' performance for Amazon Music, along with running shoe simulations, J5's upcoming operation and the health concerns that came from on...

Who expected Tony Khan and Jodeci to blend so smoothly? MC and A Plus find themselves at the end of the summer, but thankfully with an extremely solid Summerslam card in front of them! Tune in to hear this week's Recut Rec to prepare for tonight with Summerslam 1999, along with the return of the 99 JAMZ Test to keep you sharp on the seasonable anthems from years past. Also stay tuned to hear MC an...

It's big Virginia business on Amp this week as we are joined by the founder of The Perfect Play , Huey Melendez. Tune in to learn about his team and the opportunities the online publication has created in Huey's home of Norfolk, along with his new exciting ventures in the world of artist management. Hear an excellent conversation on the importance of structure, guidance and lessons provided to the...

Does the commissioner of the Young Money militia have one more classic Carter left in him? This month's ThrowBLKs features not only one of the most controversial albums in Lil Wayne's discography, but also our first episode where we don't universally agree! Hear us debate Dedication tapes are the most important from Weezy's historic catalog, along with the new superstars ushered under his leadersh...

This week's Amp special is centered around some of our favorite artists and moments from the historic Blog Era. Hear Josh's unforgettable stories of Casey Veggies' first trip to New York City, meeting Travis Scott before Owl Pharoah's release, OG Maco's rare trio with Larry June/Doja Cat and the honorable A$AP Yams. Stay tuned to also hear the E! True Hollywood Story of A Plus's FEW CHAINZ, Just B...

Today's life lesson: that's what they do. Nothing more, nothing less. J5 and Josh Peas open The BlkPrint this week with many congratulations in order, celebrating an epic weekend for Josh, MC and our good friend of the show, Wale. Tune in to hear the huge success in Amazon Music's showcases for 50 & Forever: NYC and Rolling Loud in Miami, the Folarin renaissance leading up to a diamond plaque...

This week on Amp, we sit down with the remarkably talented Nailah Howze, a photographer whose journey of creativity has taken her on an incredible adventure. Tune in as Nailah shares her early beginnings as a military child, leaving her hometown of Carson and finding purpose through her passion of photography outside the country. We also learn of her first major photography project with the Bad Bo...

Who knew the biggest rapper out got his game from Paul Heyman? A Plus and MC return on the latest Recut Gems with an update on each other's summer watches since sports -- um, since the NBA Finals ended last month. One is watching one of the most hated men in 2000s wrestling, while the other completely regrets diving into the world of the extreme! Hear the first opinions from MC's 1996 ECW rabbit h...

Almost twenty years later, this classic illustrates the sign of the times like none other. This month's ThrowBLKs features our first alternative retrospective: Green Day's 2004 resurgence, American Idiot . As the country was involved in a fairly unpopular war, artists rose to use their platform throughout all genres to share their opinions. Unlike Eminem and the Dixie Chicks, Green Day chose one o...

This week on Amp, we headed back to 2004 to set the very memorable scene for this month's ThrowBLKs. Thankfully, this was the perfect time to celebrate memorable scenes as the official EMMY nominations were announced! Hear the immediate thoughts from J5 and Josh Peas on the shows that received the highest honors, the possible Snowfall snub and the stories that we'd love to see on television... onc...

Is anyone else getting sick and tired of all the damn tea? Summer 2023 has not slowed down on the social media wars as new apps and new parents enter the fray. Hear J5 and Josh Peas referee the competitive triple threat between Twitter, the alleged black alternative app 'Spill' and the promising Instagram platform, 'Threads'. What social marketing decisions would we make to help these apps thrive?...

It's Friday, so we're just gonna hope all the leftovers are done already. If not, hit that microwave and enjoy plenty of BBQ bangers curated by The BlkPrint family. Tap in to our BlkPrint Radio replay LIVE on Amp hear everyone's 4th of July plans, stories from the legendary RNC BBQ and the go-to summer records for the younger generation. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Becom...

This week on BlkPrint Radio, we are joined by our very special guest Huey Briss! Huey joins us straight from Paris to illustrate his amazing Fashion Week and the methods to his West Coast takeover, but there has been much more on his mind since his return. Tune in to hear a full introduction of his career to recent listeners, exclusive details on his upcoming project and most importantly, his pers...