We're starting to remaster older shows and present them as 1 episode as opposed to breaking them up into parts, like they were originally been released as.

On this flashback of episode 54, we give you over 5+ hours of one of the greatest hip-hop battles of all-time, Nas vs. Jay-Z.

We knew when making this that it had to be special. It had to be something unlike we've ever witnessed before, even though the battle took place nearly decades ago. It was important to re-create the magic and the memories and celebrate two of the most decorated veterans in hip-hop.

This epic episode plays like a Scorsese film. But, unlike most films, this gladiator battle has 4 acts. Each battle is carefully curated to bring out the best in each opponent.

We found a way to breathe new life into this battle of rap dominance and New York supremacy. Whether you're Team Nas or Team Jay-Z, we guarantee you moments where you'll feel conflicted, startled and even celebratory.

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We could write-up a colorful description to entice you to listen, but we’re talking about Redman.

If you know how Take It Personal does interviews, you know we cover just about everything. We ask the questions most don’t and know sh*t most don’t. Reggie Noble is charismatic, energetic, honest, informative, appreciative and in typical Redman fashion, HILARIOUS in this interview!

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On this flashback of episode 63, we give you over 6+ hours of MF DOOM featuring 7 special guests who stop by to share stories and navigate you throughout this MF DOOM tribute.

Special shouts to Prime Mister Pete Nice, Kurious Jorge, Bobbito aka Kool Bob Love, Lord Sear, Jake One, Slug & MC Serch for being a part of this special tribute.

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Join us on a 3-hour journey with General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun as we deep dive the '95 classic, Dah Shinin.

General Steele gives us some insight on the making of each track off the album, as well as shares some intimate details about recording in D&D Studios, confirming the rumor that Jay-Z was denied access during the 1, 2 Pass It collaboration, plus you'll hear remarkable stories about 2Pac, Sean Price, Buckshot, Puffy and learn much more...like he is a Trekkie?

This was an amazing interview and album breakdown with Steele and we know you're gonna love!

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On episode 151, we're teleporting back to 1995. If you had a 5-disc CD changer in the whip, chances are you had Dah Shinin' in one of those slots.

Tek and Steele announced their presence with authority on Enta da Stage in '93, then dropped the classic Bucktown b/w Let's Git It On single in early '94, which had everyone patiently waiting for their album.

In January '95, the wait was over and Dah Shinin' immediately became a favorite. With their witty harmonizing 1-2 punch, along with the Da Beatminerz, Dah Shinin' was classic upon first listen and the birth of what we now know as the Boot Camp Clik.

We're joined by General Steele, as we go track-by-track with him on Dah Shinin'. Learn all about your favorites, whether it's Timz 'n' Hood Chek, Sound Bwoy Bureill, Bucktown, Hellucination, Let's Git It On or Cession at da Doghillee. Steele shares intimate details about the making of every track, including the remixes and some non-album cuts.

Steele also shares some hilarious and fascinating stories about recording @ D&D Records, Buckshot, Sean Price, working with Mary J. Blige and of course Tupac Shakur.

If you're a Smif-N-Wessun fan or a Boot Camp fan, you're not going to want to miss this episode!

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Back on episode 14 (2017), we gave you the start of our West Coast Classic series. Today, on episode 150, we're headed back to Cali for our A Westcoast Summer episode.

We've got 3 quintessential west coast mixes, giving you over 4+ hour of this musical journey. With music from DJ Quik, Warren G., Too $hort, King Tee, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Domino, Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, The Pharcyde, Richie Rich, E-40, Ice Cube, Ras Kass, Luniz, Young Lay, Cypress Hill, MC Eiht, Jayo Felony, Tha Alkaholiks, The B.U.M.S., 3x Krazy, Hi-C, Dove Shack and much more.

At the break, we dive deep in the west coast lifestyle that clearly separates them from rest. We talk Nate Dogg's legacy, Domino and A-Aron's affinity toward DJ Quik. Get ready for a perfect episode to enjoy for the remainder of your summer.

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On episode 149, we're honoring this 1993 musical masterpiece. This classic ATCQ album embodies everything that made us me fall in love with hip-hop. It was pure perfection. An absolute game changer and the album that helped usher in the 2nd golden era.

Like what we’ve recently done with Paul’s Boutique, we strip this album completely and build it back using original samples in true TIP fashion. We reproduce this classic that’ll allow you to hear this album in a whole new way.

Get ready to relive 1993 all over again.

Side A

1. Midnight Marauders Tour Guide
2. Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
3. ⁠Award Tour⁠ (featuring ⁠Trugoy the Dove⁠)
4. 8 Million Stories
5. Sucka Nigga
6. Midnight (featuring ⁠Raphael Saadiq⁠)
7. We Can Get Down

Side B

1. Electric Relaxation
2. Clap Your Hands
3. Oh My God (featuring Busta Rhymes)
4. Keep It Rollin'" (featuring Large Professor)
5. The Chase, Part II
6. Lyrics to Go
7. God Lives Through

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Pharoahe Monch stopped by to discuss his concert at Lincoln Center in NYC, to celebrate the 25-Anniversary of his classic, Internal Affairs. Special guests include M.O.P., Large Professor, Talib Kweli, Styles & Prince Po, so you're not going to want to miss this show.

Pharoahe talks about his upcoming Roc Nation album, External Affairs. We get into his love for New York Mets, his natural fit with west coast artists, which super-producer he'd like to work with and find out if Stress (Remix) is a top ten remix of all-time. Plus we get into LL Cool J, J Dilla, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Buckwild and Nas.

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