The BlkPrint

Our NY Fashion Week attire: Alo down with the tin-foil hat! This week, the official fourth BlkPrint member is honored as Travonne Edwards comes through as our very special guest! Hear J5, Josh and Tray catch up with the fallout from Amazon Music's Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival, along with the peaceful teachings of Pilates and Yoga and a specific ocean warning to our brothers and sisters. Tune i...

Don't say we ain't put you on, na! It's been a very busy week for A Plus and MC, especially as their favorite worlds collide. Hear the details from A Plus' experience at this week's RAW and the very packed card he experienced at this year's Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash! The celebration continues as details are shared for this year's Z 107.9 Summer Jam, featuring two selections from this year's XXL Fres...

XXL has released their annual Freshmen Issue, celebrating the latest rookies in hip-hop and their latest accomplishments in the game. Hear J5 and Josh Peas share their favorites of the 2023 class, including some breakout records from this year's selections, the largest omission from one of today's biggest rap stars and our favorite issues from past years. To hear the entire episode, tap in with us...

In this week's BLKList mix, J5 and MC perfect their Quiet Storm voices and transport you back to the soulful vibes of '90s R&B. There's a bit of today's contemporary flavor mixed in as well, but this week's selections were very tailored to the sounds all '90s kids keep near and dear! To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Become a patron at http://patreon.com/blkprint for our e...

Two weeks into Summer 2023 and we're already at the point of no return. This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and Josh Peas delve into the ongoing drama in the NBA that actually doesn't involve the Finals at all! Hear their thoughts on the news surrounding Zion Williamson and Moriah Mills, the complexities/implications involved and the NBA's potential complicity with Ja Morant. Their excitement for "Spide...

We can't be the last to the party on Hip-Hop 50 content! The last time we heard from MC and A Plus, there was a gas can involved and a bet that almost backfired -- no double aunt Andre. This week, they reunite to discuss the fallout from the first three NBA Finals games, Paul Heyman's masterclass on Rick Rubin's podcast and a complete rundown of the Hip-Hop 50 concert at Yankee Stadium on August 1...

This week on Amp, we are joined by a very good friend of the show to highlight some of the brightest moments in his storied career. Enjoy a small segment of Wednesday's BlkPrint Radio replay with our special guest, Matt Fastow!  To hear the entire episode, tap in with us on Patreon! Become a patron at http://patreon.com/blkprint for our entire Amp library as a Printer Tier patron. ★ Support this p...

Sports, drugs and entertainment: a perfect three-course meal! The latest episode of The BlkPrint features a very diverse menu, starting with the nail-biting situation MC put himself in before Heat/Celtics Game 7 to the exciting news about Josh Peas' highly anticipated forthcoming restaurant! The show takes a delicious turn with raving hot sauce reviews, Mexican breakfasts and more in LA dining. St...

We couldn't start the summer off any other way! This month's ThrowBLKs features a classic in every sense of the word, but the road leading up to this album is just as impactful as the records themselves. Hear the story of how a Harlem icon's rise to fame changed courses throughout a shift in hip-hop, leading Cam'ron to regroup with a team that will live forever in rap history. We cover the new cad...

It's tough to talk music when you're in the middle of war, damn it! MC and A-Plus kick off this week's Recut Gems bonus with combat helmets and face paint, seeing as their two respected teams are battling for a chance to meet BIG JUNTHER in the NBA Finals. Tap in to hear their thoughts on the first two games of the series, along with what awaits either team following the current Western Conference...

Straight off the plane, droppin' the flame! Even two weeks away from each other feels like two months. This week on The BlkPrint, we embark on a thrilling adventure as Josh Peas takes us through his unforgettable trip to Japan! Hear all about the cities ventured, landmarks seen and all the food/shopping you'll need to add to your future itinerary. We also take a moment to honor and celebrate mothe...

Do we have the Tour of the Summer awaiting us? This week on Recut Gems, A Plus and MC share their excitement for two of rap's most impactful tours of the year: Lil Wayne's Welcome to Tha Carter Tour and the announcement of 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour . Hear their thoughts on Busta Rhymes and Jeremih joining the show, Shady/Aftermath's darkest album, mixtures of reactions from a busy WWE/NBA weekend a...

Can we establish some new rules before summer starts? There's a lot to celebrate on The BlkPrint this week as this is a family of Laker and Heat fans, but we need to ensure certain topics don't get out of hand. Tune in to catch up with everyone's thoughts on the NBA Playoffs First Round endings, along with our first ideas on a future ThrowBLKs special, Jack Harlow's surprise album, Japanese restau...

The year is 2009, and one of rap's most storied legends is closing out his first chapter with elegance. Welcome to our second installment of ThrowBLKs, featuring the album that helped introduce fans to a Rick Ross we had yet to see: Deeper Than Rap . Hear our thoughts on the first few years of The Boss's career, birthing a new South Florida renaissance and new issues with hip-hop's resident bully,...

See what happens when you give the fans the book? This week on Recut Gems, MC and A Plus review the viral (and fake) Drake and Weeknd record that gained millions of plays and thousands in royalties. Would labels ever dare to entertain this controversial topic in music? Hear their thoughts on AI's possible future, along with new Recut Recs from T.I./Lil Kim, the very first radio record in our Memor...

One of the greatest American stories gets the stage it truly deserves! This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and Josh Peas escape Coachella traffic to catch up on the latest in TV/Film. Hear Josh's latest sobriety update, along with plenty of love for Jamie Foxx, the latest HBO shows that will shine on the new MAX app, Bad Bunny's Jenner era and an amazing experience watching the sports drama AIR . ★ Supp...

We're bringing the lingo over into 2024, this ain't over! A Plus and MC return from a very eventful week in Los Angeles in this week's Recut Gems bonus, raving on their time at WrestleMania and the chances they make it to 2024's spectacle in Philadelphia. Hear their thoughts on hip-hop's huge part in this year's show, the opportunities WWE can take full advantage of in Philly, Twitter's divide bet...

Blame the deliriousness on the late nights and long weekends. This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and MC return from WrestleMania Weekend to link with Josh Peas after his weekend at Dreamville Festival. Hear about the experiences through Los Angeles and Raleigh, including Uber hacks and the R&B battles that warrant some tough answers! Also includes the show's thoughts on Jonathan Majors, losing our...

The level up may cost a very steep price for some this week! J5 and Josh Peas kick The BlkPrint off with a very introspective conversation on self improvement, but who would we be if we didn't add some E! tea into the mix? Tune in to hear their thoughts on alternate universes, the random Bad Bunny/Devin Booker beef, BET's possible new owner and the public reaction to Amazon Prime's new series, Swa...

The dress code better be proper before pressing play on this! Welcome to the debut of our second Patreon bonus episode, ThrowBlks! We're very excited for our first retrospective on one of the most impactful albums of all-time: 50 Cent's 2003 classic, Get Rich or Die Tryin . Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC turn the clock back 20 years as they remember their G-Unit origins, the desire that helped change t...

Give thanks to NFT's, they actually helped with something useful! In this week's Recut Gems bonus, MC and A Plus delve into the highly anticipated digital debut (+ return!) of two iconic rap catalogs: Death Row Records and De La Soul. While the availability is undoubtedly exciting, there is also a bittersweet feeling among the community that makes it a bit tough to fully celebrate. Hear the situat...

Can you afford to be this petty when you're this rich? This week's episode of The BlkPrint explores various levels of grudges, beefs and overall pettiness in the entertainment space. Tune in for immediate reactions from J5 and Josh Peas on Chris Rock's live Netflix special, the parallels between Marlon Wayans' HBO special and the new life this topic has been given. Also includes an exploration of...

Cutters, it's time to rejoice! After almost two years, MC and A Plus are back on road with The BlkPrint's first bonus show: Recut Gems! Hear our hosts update you with how life has changed since their last episode, along with the stories that lie ahead in the music world. They also give praise to the DJ's and listeners that rallied for Recut's return, envision how Memphis rappers watch wrestling, T...

Next year, it's PTO for the entire month! J5 and Josh Peas prioritize self-improvement this week on The BlkPrint -- hear their discussion on the mental health needed through Black History Month, the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and how unwinding has worked for them in 2023. They also discuss LA's bid to host NBA All-Star Weekend in 2025, the guilt that can come with priori...

New beginnings are on the way for more people than we expected!