Hip Hop History by Drew Curry

Drew Curry

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A deep dive into everything HipHop. Beefs, Beats, Battles, Albums, Artists, Labels, Radio Personalities, Movies and more. Enjoy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

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208 episodes

S4E52 Big Sean by Drew Curry

This week we take it to Detriot. This week we are talking about the one and only Big Sean. Sean has been at the top of the game and the top of his "class" just like everyone else. He belongs in the conversations with Drake, Kendrick, Cole and Wale. Sean has gone back to back to back number one albums. Go back and listen how hungry he was on Supa Dupa or anything from that time. Now go listen to Precision and see that he has not lost a step and is still hungry. Check out this episode of hip hop history. Please like subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

15m
Mar 31
S4E51 Culture By Drew Curry

Welcome back to this episode of hip hop history, this week we are talking about the first in the trilogy of Migos albums the Culture series. Culture is a great album with hits that elevated the already iconic group into another stratosphere. Check out this episode on the album with a few snippets included. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

4m
Mar 24
S4E50 Migos by Drew Curry

Welcome back to this episode of Hip Hop History, this week we are talking about the one and only, influential group Migos. Consisting of Quavo, Offset and Take Off, the group started in Atlanta with a Mixtape entitled Juug Season, there final project was entitled Culture III. Check out this episode on the legendary hip hop group Migos. Please Like, Subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

11m
Mar 17
S4E49 Kuruption! by Drew Curry

This week we are talking about the debut solo album from the west coast legend, Kurupt with his album Kuruption! Kurupt is a legend who does not get enough credit for his illustrious and classic career. Check out this episode of Hip Hop History and please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a gready day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

5m
Mar 10
S4E48 Kurupt by Drew Curry

Welcome back to Hip Hop History, This week we are going back to the west coast with this legend Kurupt. Kurupt has been in the game since the early 90's with his feature on the S.O.S band's album One of Many Nights. Since then he has been on top of the game whether that was as a solo artist or as one half of the group Tha Dogg Pound and for a period of time known as DPG. Check out this episode on the one and only Kurupt. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

9m
Mar 03
S4E47 Best Of Timbaland

Here we go, back again to the music. This week we are going through some of Timbalands' best music. Timbaland is known for using sounds you do not hear in music. Timbaland has always went against the grain and has mastered his craft. Check out this episode with some of the best Timbaland produced tracks. Thank you for checking it out and please leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

9m
Feb 25
S4E46 Timbaland by Drew Curry

This week another producer, this one changed the game, and sound of both R&B and Hip Hop. This week we are talking about the one and only Timbaland. Timbo, Missy, Aaliyah, Genuwine all exploded onto the scene with Tim producing most of the music they put out in the early years. Tim would also touch many hip hop artist songs such as Jay-Z, The Lox and Nas. Check out this episode on the rise of Timbaland and Virginia as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

21m
Feb 18
S4E45 Best Of... DJ Premier by Drew Curry

This week we almost didn't get it out, but I made some changes and weird edits in hopes this one got out. The best of DJ Premier. That's it, jus the music, me talking over every song and some weird edits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Feb 11
S4E44 DJ Premier by Drew Curry

Welcome back to this episode of hip hop history. This week we are going to talk about arguably the greatest hip hop producer of all time, The one and only DJ Premier. Born in Texas, raised in Texas and New York, Premier has a unique production style and has been a staple in creating classics since the early 90's. Check out this episode about the prolific DJ Premier. Please like, share and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

10m
Feb 04
S4E43 The Best Of Alchemist by Drew Curry

This week it's just the music again. This week its the catalogue of The Alchemist. The Alchemist has been in the business and creating classic tracks since the early 90's. Check out this episode where we go through the classic catalogue from the production of The Alchemist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

9m
Jan 28
S4E42 The Alchemist by Drew Curry

This week we are back with a prolific producer, this one out of California by the stage name of The Alchemist. You may know him from producing some of your favorite artist best song, or when he teams up with an artist and producers there whole album like he has with Freddie Gibbs, Havoc, Prodigy, Conway, Currency, and many more. Al has also brought back the high quality exclusive vinyl releases. Al is a one of one who started his career with a well know actors son. Listen to this episode and find out who, and more about Al. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

12m
Jan 21
S4E41 Sir Lucious Left Foot, The Son of Chico Dusty by Drew Curry

This week we take a look and listen to the first solo album by the one and only Big Boi. Sir Lucious Left Foot, The Son of Chico Dusty. Many say and believe that the double album OutKast release Speakerboxx/LoveBelow would count as a Big Boi solo album but due to the technicality of it being released as an OutKast project it is not, but check out this episode on his solo debut. Thank you for listening. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Jan 14
S4E40 Big Boi by Drew Curry

This week we are talking about hip hop and Atlanta legend, Big Boi. Big is known as being one half of one of, if not, the greatest duos of all time, OutKast. Big Boi is also a great solo artist, actor, philanthropist, and producers that hip hop has. Hip hop as a whole is greater simply because of Bigs' presence and contributions to the craft. Thank you Big Boi. Thank you. And thank you for listening to this episode of hip hop history. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Jan 07
S4E39 Best of... Lil Jon by Drew Curry

This week, I'll keep is short again and let you know we are back to listening to music, this week the production of the one and only Lil Jon. Thank you for listening and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Dec 31, 2023
S4E38 Lil Jon by Drew Curry

This week, we are talking about Lil Jon. There is much more than meets the eye or ear to Lil Jon. If you know Lil Jons' public personality, you know it's loud and in your face, and WHAT?! HUH?!? OKAY!!! Lil Jon brought the hip hop world Crunk. Lil Jon brought so much energy to hip hop, but before he was an artist, he was a DJ, then Jermaine Dupri created So So Def and Lil Jon became the VP of A&R. I haven't even hit the tip of the iceberg that is Lil Jon. Check out this episode. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

13m
Dec 24, 2023
S4E37 Best of... 9th Wonder by Drew Curry

This week, I'll keep it short and to the point, we are listening to the best of 9th Wonder production. Check it out. Thank you and have a great day . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Dec 17, 2023
S4E36 9th Wonder by Drew Curry

This week, we are talking about a son of North Carolina, who started Justus League and Little Brother with his friends back at NCCU. Later the group would break up, who is to blame for that depends who you ask. But 9th has went on to produce classic music for many artist and bring us one of the greatest emcees of all time. Check out this episode of hip hop history on the one and only 9th Wonder. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

10m
Dec 10, 2023
S4E35 DJ Scratch by Drew Curry

This week, we are going to talk about an award winning DJ, and gold and platinum producer DJ Scratch. Scratch started out winning competitions for his skill, then he got with EPMD and started producing and touring with them. When the group disbanded for a while he started producing for many other racking in those plaques. Check out this episode on the one and only DJ Scratch. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

4m
Dec 03, 2023
S4E34 Best of... Just Blaze by Drew Curry

This week we dive into some of Just Blaze most well known production credits the past twenty or so years. So check out this episode packed with music and have yourself a great Sunday. Thank you for listening and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

7m
Nov 26, 2023
S4E33 Just Blaze by Drew Curry

This week we are talking about the legend, the DJ wizard, production guru Just Blaze. Just Blaze is responsible for some classic records that were released in the Roc-A-Fella days. From production on Jay Z projects, Cam'Ron and the Diplomats, Beanie Sigel and State Property to many, many more. Check out this episode on the one and only Justin 'Just Blaze' Smith. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

3m
Nov 19, 2023
S4E32 DJ Clark Kent by Drew Curry

This week we are looking at the career of the Superman on DJing, DJ Clark Kent. Clark Kent has been integral part in some of the biggest careers in music. Clark has also produced some of the biggest artist and songs in music, from Jay-Z, Biggie, Mariah Carey and more. Check out this episode and what other interest Clark Kent has. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

4m
Nov 12, 2023
S4E31 Kurtis Blow: The Album by Drew Curry

This week we get into the debut studio album by the one and only Kurtis Blow. On this album would be one of the most sampled hip hop songs of all time, The Breaks. The Breaks alone is a classic record and will forever be a staple of the time. Also on this album is one of the first Hip Hop and Rock cross overs with, Taking Care of Business. Check out this episode of Hip Hop History by Drew Curry to learn about this classic. Thank you and have a great day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

3m
Nov 05, 2023
S4E30 Kurtis Blow by Drew Curry

This week we go back to the first. This time the first artist signed to a major label. One of the first hits in hip hop. Some one who STILL represents hip hop to the fullest and STILL performs regularly. The icon, the legend the one and only Kurtis Blow. Born Kurtis Walker, Kurtis is a one of one, an original, the coolest emcee there ever was. Check out this episode of the one and only Kurtis Blow. Let us know what you think and please leave a review where possible on any of your podcast apps. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-curry/support

5m
Oct 29, 2023
S4E29 About Nothing... by Drew Curry

Wale has made many sequel projects in his illistrious career. The one that sticks out to me the most is the About Nothing series, The Mixtape About Nothing, More About Nothing, and The Album About Nothing. Wale in the first two projects used clips from the hit television series Seinfeld, in the last project he used snippets from conversations with the man himself Jerry Seinfeld as the tie in throughout the album. Check out this episode on the two mixtapes and the album by Wale, The About Nothing Series. Please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day.

13m
Oct 22, 2023
S4E28 Wale by Drew Curry

Wale. Think back 2009 XXL Freshman cover, Wale, B.o.B., Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, Ace Hood, Curren$y, KiD CuDi, Blu, Cory Gunz, and Mickey Factz. Wale carved his own lane and demanded his respect the entire time. Wale will never get the credit he deserves. He is a top tier emcee and passionate about his craft and football team. Check out this episode about the one and only Wale. Thanks and have a great day.

9m
Oct 15, 2023
S4E27 Kiss Of Death by Drew Curry

Kiss Of Death is the second album by the legendary artist Jadakiss. Released on June 22, 2004. The album is a classic to me, the album is damn good from top to bottom. Check out this episode on the album and listen to some snippets of the tracks too. Thank you for listening and please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day.

4m
Oct 08, 2023
S4E26 Jadakiss by Drew Curry

This week we are headed back to New York. We are diving into the career of the one and only Jadakiss. Jada is known for being one of the best emcees hip hop has to offer. Jada is also known for being one third of one of the best hip hop groups to ever do it, with The Lox. Check out this episode about your favorite rappers, favorite rapper, Jadakiss. Thank you for listening, please like, subscribe and leave a review where possible. Thank you and have a great day.

9m
Oct 01, 2023
S4E25 Young Guru by Drew Curry

Young Guru is the multi-hyphenate audio wizard who works closely to the GOAT emcee Jay-Z. For many years now Guru has been recording, mixing and mastering all of Hovs' verses. This one is not as in depth as an episode about an emcee, but know that Guru has touched and influenced music by a lot of artist. Check out this episode on the one and only Young Guru. Thank you for checking it out and have a great day.

3m
Sep 24, 2023
S4E24 Best Of Andre 3000 by Drew Curry

This week, it is all about the music. So check out this episode to check out some of the best Andre 3000 verses. Thank you Three Stacks for everything you've done for the world and for hip hop in particular. Thank you for listening to this episode. Have a great day.

16m
Sep 17, 2023
S4E23 Andre 3000 by Drew Curry

Andre 3000 is truly a one of one, an emcees emcee, and one of the most respected humans in hip hop. Now and days you can catch Andre in Japan or the streets of New York or in a field in Georgia with his flute just living. In 1995 he made it clear that the South had something to say, and all these years later we as fans wait on every word, every verse and at this point every rumor. As you'll notice in this episode several times these past 20 years or so we have gotten word that a solo album would be coming. We are still waiting on the solo Andre album. Check out this album on one of the greatest emcees of all time Andre, Dre, 3 Stacks, 3000, Andre 3000. Thank you and have a great day.

13m
Sep 10, 2023