Podcast

Take It Personal Radio

Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

On November 2, 2016 The ”Take It Personal” Podcast was launched as the Golden Era and boom-bap-focused podcast to beat all Podcasts. Broadcasting all the way live from Del Boca Vista and brought to you by the Philaflava crew, who founded one of Complex Magazine’s ”Top 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Message Boards,” well as authoritative subject matter blogs, T.R.O.Y and ”Steady Bloggin’,” the show and its brand of witty nuance and authentic reverence courtesy of co-hosts Jason Gloss, Kevlar, DJ 360, A-Aron and Roger The Announcer is here to fill the nostalgia void in your heart.

Music Interviews chart
#92
Episodes
224
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
3 hr
On air since
2019
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

224 episodes, newest first

  1. Take It Personal (Ep 195: New Music '26)

    Season 10, Episode 195

    Show notes

    For our 17th episode of 2026, we’re doing something we rarely do on TIP: play new music. This is our first new music episode since January, and we’ve got some catching up to do. We put together a bunch of ’26 bangers that represent what we’ve been feeling this year. The goal of these shows is to expose us dinosaurs to good music being made today—and there’s a lot of it. As we get older, our tastes change, our listening habits change, and the time we have to keep our ears to the street isn’t what it used to be. So we do the heavy lifting, and hopefully you walk away with some new tracks for your playlist. We’ve got music from Czarface, AZ, Benny The Butcher, Bruiser Wolf, MC Eiht, Rome Streetz, Mathematics, Tash, The Game, Open Mike Eagle, Natural Elements, Tierra Whack, 38 Spesh, Hus Kingpin, Apollo Brown & Skyzoo and much more. Plus, we debut our first live HipHopTrivia.com game with host Quest. At the break, the crew battles it out while you play along at home. We’ve also teamed up with Coalmine Records for giveaways all fall long, so listen for details on how to enter and leave your comment below! Get ready. This is our New Music Episode.
    Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com (NEW MERCH DROP) 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    2 hr 54 min
  2. Take It Personal - Meyhem Lauren Interview (2026) Bonus

    Season 10

    Show notes

    Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One.

    No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.

    Fall is officially here, and if you missed it, we had a huge TIP merch drop last month. New tees, hats, hoodies and even some TIP coffee mugs.

    All inspired by our logo series, paying homage to EPMD, De La Soul, MF DOOM, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Public Enemy and Metallica. We’ve got super soft Comfort Colors tees and Champion hoodies. Enter promo code FALL15 at checkout to save 15% on your entire order.

    Represent your favorite podcast in style. And if you want to support Take It Personal, there’s no better way than becoming a Patreon member. Join today and start enjoying all the great benefits.

    Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com (NEW MERCH DROP) 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 4 min
  3. Take It Personal (Ep 194: Fall Classic)

    Season 10, Episode 194

    Show notes

    Our Fall Classic is here. Episode 194 is our Timz ’n’ Hood Chek episode. The times they are a-changin’. Cool mornings, crisp nights and leaves changing colors. Football Sundays, October baseball and some hot soup, muthafucka, like Clarence Williams III wanted in that one Attica movie. Speaking of movies, Halloween raised us many of us. Those Thanksgiving plates and driving with the windows cracked just enough to feel that chill. Every season needs a soundtrack. We’ve got Group Home, Das EFX, Big L, Miilkbone, Lord Finesse, The Fab 5, Tragedy, Bahamadia, Redman and M.O.P. to help set the mood. Throw on a flannel, turn it up (or light it up) and watch the original heads come out to play. This is our Fall Classic. Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com (NEW MERCH DROP) 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    2 hr 24 min
  4. Take It Personal - Meyhem Lauren Interview

    Show notes

    Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One.

    No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio—

    where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,

    and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠

    🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com

    💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠

    🎧 Listen on:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 4 min
  5. Take It Personal (Ep 193: Table for One) with Meyhem Lauren

    Season 10, Episode 193

    Show notes

    On Episode 193 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re joined by our old friend Meyhem Lauren.

    Meyhem is back for his sixth appearance on Take It Personal. Episodes 12, 18, 61, 99, 116 and now 193, for those keeping track at home. This time, we’re talking about his brand-new album, Table for One.

    No guests. Just Meyhem doing what he does over some incredible production from DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, Buckwild, Daringer, Don D, Ern Dogg, Ghost Dave, IceRocks and Real Bad Man.

    Fall is officially here, and if you missed it, we had a huge TIP merch drop last month. New tees, hats, hoodies and even some TIP coffee mugs.

    All inspired by our logo series, paying homage to EPMD, De La Soul, MF DOOM, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Public Enemy and Metallica. We’ve got super soft Comfort Colors tees and Champion hoodies. Enter promo code FALL15 at checkout to save 15% on your entire order.

    Represent your favorite podcast in style. And if you want to support Take It Personal, there’s no better way than becoming a Patreon member. Join today and start enjoying all the great benefits.

    Take It Personal Radio—where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com (NEW MERCH DROP) 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 14 min
  6. Take It Personal - Deadly Threat Interview

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities.

    But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

    We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

    Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

    So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

    COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

    We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

    The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

    More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

    Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

    We get into:

    • His East Coast influence
    • Rakim & Kurupt
    • Growing up with DJ Pooh & Bobcat
    • Breaking with the Wild Style Crew
    • The origins of the Likwit Crew
    • Befriending Ice Cube during his Above the Law beef
    • Debuting on Color Blind and how the record came together
    • Working with King Tee and being around Tha Triflin’ Album and 21 & Over
    • Writing for 2Pac, Eazy-E & Yo-Yo
    • The St. Ides commercial
    • Touring with then-labelmates Edo G & Black Sheep
    • Walking from the Bronx to Brooklyn with Edo G just to get some weed
    • The Friday soundtrack
    • The story behind NY ’87
    • Working with Dr. Dre
    • Breaking down Sickinnahead
    • The Mack 10 origin story — when he was still the rappers’ barber
    • Bumping into LL Cool J at Sylvia’s
    • Jumping on Nas’ Where Are They Now remix
    • The 300–400 unreleased Deadly Threat songs sitting in the vault
    • RC cars
    • His 10,000+ sports card collection

    Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio— where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 28 min
  7. Take It Personal - Deadly Threat Interview Bonus

    Season 10

    Show notes

    Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities.

    But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

    We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

    Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

    So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

    COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

    We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

    The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

    More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

    Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

    We get into:

    • His East Coast influence
    • Rakim & Kurupt
    • Growing up with DJ Pooh & Bobcat
    • Breaking with the Wild Style Crew
    • The origins of the Likwit Crew
    • Befriending Ice Cube during his Above the Law beef
    • Debuting on Color Blind and how the record came together
    • Working with King Tee and being around Tha Triflin’ Album and 21 & Over
    • Writing for 2Pac, Eazy-E & Yo-Yo
    • The St. Ides commercial
    • Touring with then-labelmates Edo G & Black Sheep
    • Walking from the Bronx to Brooklyn with Edo G just to get some weed
    • The Friday soundtrack
    • The story behind NY ’87
    • Working with Dr. Dre
    • Breaking down Sickinnahead
    • The Mack 10 origin story — when he was still the rappers’ barber
    • Bumping into LL Cool J at Sylvia’s
    • Jumping on Nas’ Where Are They Now remix
    • The 300–400 unreleased Deadly Threat songs sitting in the vault
    • RC cars
    • His 10,000+ sports card collection

    Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio— where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 28 min
  8. Take It Personal (Ep 192: Cold Case Files) with Threat

    Season 10, Episode 192

    Show notes

    On Episode 192 of Take It Personal Radio, we debut our newest series, Cold Case Files.

    Over the last 10 years, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Some of our favorite rappers, some of your favorite rappers and plenty of people in between. Rappers, producers, record label executives and even media personalities.

    But Take It Personal has never just been about playing the records you already know. Anybody can play the fucking hits.

    We want to remind you why those records mattered, introduce you to the ones you might have missed and give you the stories and context behind the music. Because sometimes knowing the story can make a record sound completely different.

    Sometimes the lesson comes from a classroom. Sometimes it comes through your speakers.

    So after 10 years, we wanted to do something a little different.

    COLD CASE FILES: The Stories You Never Heard.

    We’re still chopping it up with guests, but this time we’re putting the spotlight on people who might not have gotten enough of it the first time around.

    The names you remember but don’t know enough about. The records you know, but not always the stories behind them. The people who helped build this culture without always getting the attention, credit or flowers they deserved.

    More eyeballs. More ears. More attention. More flowers while they’re still here to receive them.

    Our first Cold Case File: Deadly Threat.

    We get into:

    • His East Coast influence
    • Rakim & Kurupt
    • Growing up with DJ Pooh & Bobcat
    • Breaking with the Wild Style Crew
    • The origins of the Likwit Crew
    • Befriending Ice Cube during his Above the Law beef
    • Debuting on Color Blind and how the record came together
    • Working with King Tee and being around Tha Triflin’ Album and 21 & Over
    • Writing for 2Pac, Eazy-E & Yo-Yo
    • The St. Ides commercial
    • Touring with then-labelmates Edo G & Black Sheep
    • Walking from the Bronx to Brooklyn with Edo G just to get some weed
    • The Friday soundtrack
    • The story behind NY ’87
    • Working with Dr. Dre
    • Breaking down Sickinnahead
    • The Mack 10 origin story — when he was still the rappers’ barber
    • Bumping into LL Cool J at Sylvia’s
    • Jumping on Nas’ Where Are They Now remix
    • The 300–400 unreleased Deadly Threat songs sitting in the vault
    • RC cars
    • His 10,000+ sports card collection

    Cold Case Files. The Stories You Never Heard.

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio— where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    2 hr 56 min
  9. Take It Personal (Ep 191: Chill With That)

    Season 10, Episode 191

    Show notes

    On Episode 191 of Take It Personal Radio, we're hitting you with the final installment of our Summertime Series. As we head into the long weekend, we put together a show to keep you bouncing through all your Labor Day activities. Two killer mixes featuring Ill Al Skratch, Nice & Smooth, O.C., Masta Ace, Davina, Erykah Badu, Black Moon plus a homage to D'Angelo, Biggie, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Jay-Z and Tha Dogg Pound. At the break, we discuss what some of us did on our summertime hiatus, bicker, banter—you know, the usual TIP activities. Hit play, enjoy, and then hit play again. You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio—
    where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    3 hr 12 min
  10. Take It Personal Flashback (The Remix Show)

    Episode 196

    Show notes

    Remember the remix? Remember buying that cassette single because you needed that B-side featuring the new remix? Remember the remix that breathed new life into a track you had just started growing tired of? Remember hearing the debut of a new rapper on a remix? Remember splurging and buying that maxi-single because it had not just one remix, but two?

    And don't get me started on those unreleased B-side gems. That's a whole nother episode.

    The remix is a lost art today, but in the '90s, it meant something. Some remixes had different vocals. Some had completely different beats. Some were just flat-out better than the originals. And some remixes started, and even saved, careers for rappers and producers.

    Remember the first time you heard "On the Run"? What about that incredible "Stress" remix? Remember hearing Mos Def on the "Stakes Is High" remix?

    Episode 65 is the first installment of our Remix Series.

    Thanks to guys like Pete Rock, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Salaam Remi, Large Pro, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D and Buckwild, to name a few, the remix became a staple of '90s hip-hop.

    We've got 68+ remixes on Episode 65 and we're just getting warmed up!

    At the break, the gang discusses the beauty of the remix. We pick our favorites from each set (3) and take you down music memory lane with stories mixed in with some unexpected hilarity.

    This is easily one of our best episodes, ever!

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio —
    where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠

    🛒Store: ⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠

    💖 Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠

    🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠

    •

    4 hr 33 min
  11. Take It Personal (Ep 190: Listen to the Right Thing)

    Season 10, Episode 190

    Show notes

    On Episode 190 of Take It Personal Radio, we're resuming our Summertime Series, but this time with a little help from the Spike Lee classic Do the Right Thing. What better way than to marry this quintessential summer classic along with some hip-hop classics? So whether you're on a stoop in Brooklyn sweating your balls off or fishing somewhere in the Florida Keys, this episode is for you. What better way than to marry this quintessential summer classic along with some hip-hop classics? We have two mixes for you, done in free-form, spanning decades and different styles of hip-hop, yet all perfect for the summertime grooves. So whether you're on a stoop in Brooklyn sweating your balls off or fishing somewhere in the Florida Keys, this episode is for you. DJ 360 lets the poison out on this one with a classic bedroom mix like back the day with innovating blends, newly inspired remixes and bangers from from P.E., ATCQ, Brand Nubian, Digable Planets, Gang Starr, Double Trouble, Jigmastas, Kenny Dope, Special Ed, Blahazay Blahzay, Fela Kuti, Slick Rick and much more. You're listening to Take It Personal Radio—
    where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words.

    Peace to our listeners worldwide, our Patreon family, and our summer sponsors. We appreciate you all!

    • Mike’s Hot Honey • B-Side Buttons — use code TIP25 for 25% off
    • Get On Down
    • Homage
    • Mr. Chico International
    • Boundless Audio
    • Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% off You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠

    🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠

    💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠

    🎧 Listen on:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

    2 hr 28 min
  12. Take It Personal (Ep 189: '97 Mentality)

    Season 10, Episode 189

    Show notes

    On Episode 189 of Take It Personal Radio, we're taking a brief intermission from our Summertime Series to remind everyone that no matter how far we go into the commercial abyss, especially during these summer sessions, we can easily do a 180 and showcase the beautiful side of the obscurities of the '90s. We've got music from Company Flow, CRU, Organized Konfusion, No I.D., Diamond D, Boogiemonsters, Atmosphere, Del, Casual, Latryx, Royal Flush, Ram Squad, Chubb Rock, Krumb Snatcha and Capone-N-Noreaga. At the break, Dick Knickerbocker returns with a game of Hip-Hop Jeopardy, where you can play along with us, test your knowledge and see if you can hang with the TIP crew. You're listening to Take It Personal Radio—
    where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,
    and the music always speaks louder than words.

    Peace to our listeners worldwide, our Patreon family, and our summer sponsors. We appreciate you all!

    • Mike’s Hot Honey • B-Side Buttons — use code TIP25 for 25% off
    • Get On Down
    • Homage
    • Mr. Chico International
    • Boundless Audio
    • Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% off You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

    📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠

    🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠

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    2 hr 44 min
  13. Take It Personal (Ep 188: A Long Hot Summer)

    Season 10, Episode 188

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    On Episode 188 of Take It Personal Radio, we're continuing our summertime sessions. Last episode we hit you with the party vibes. This time, we're taking it to the basement.

    We've got music from Masta Ace, AZ, Mos Def, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Hieroglyphics, People Under the Stairs, Styles of Beyond, Dilated Peoples, Kardinal Offishall, Brother Ali, The LOX, Freeway, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and much more.

    At the break, we're going to upset a bunch of listeners with some of our hip-hop revelations. Who has the worst takes? Let us know!

    Peace to our listeners worldwide, our Patreon family, and our summer sponsors. We appreciate you all!

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    3 hr 2 min
  14. Take It Personal (Ep 187: Party Grooves)

    Season 10, Episode 187

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    On Episode 187 of Take It Personal Radio, we're officially entering the summertime season. Last episode was full of beef, murder and mayhem, so despite being Ep 187, we decided to hit you with our first summertime show. Just good party vibes for the car rides, poolside lounging, beach days and backyard barbecues.

    We've got music from Little Shawn, Miilkbone, Tracey Lee, AZ, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Busta Rhymes, SWV, Raekwon, The Beatnuts, KRS-One, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Gang Starr, Trigger Tha Gambler, Lords of the Underground, Da Brat, Jay-Z, Groove Theory, Big Pun, Redman and much more.

    At the break, we dive into these party grooves and give away prizes courtesy of Boundless Audio, Homage and Mr. Chico International. Plus, one lucky listener will take home a pack of Take It Personal baseball cards.

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    3 hr 9 min
  15. Take It Personal (Ep 186: Beef)

    Season 10, Episode 186

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    On Episode 186 of Take It Personal Radio, we're diving headfirst into one of hip-hop's most compelling traditions: the beef record. We've assembled some of the greatest diss tracks and rivalries in rap history and woven them into one cinematic audio documentary.

    From Boogie Down Productions vs. MC Shan and LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee, Hammer, Ice-T and Canibus to N.W.A vs. Ice Cube, Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and 2Pac vs. everybody, we explore the battles that shaped the culture. We also revisit clashes including Ice Cube vs. Cypress Hill, Ice Cube vs. Common, DJ Quik vs. MC Eiht, Uncle Luke vs. Dr. Dre, and more.

    There’s far too much history to cover in a single episode, but we do what TIP does best: deliver a carefully curated, immersive listening experience packed with legendary records, unforgettable moments, and the stories behind hip-hop’s most infamous feuds.

    Press play and experience the beefs that helped define rap music.

    At the break, we dissect these rap beefs. The good ones, the bad ones, even the embarrassing ones. And we have a bunch of giveaways as well thanks to Boundless Audio, Mike's Hot Honey, Homage, Get On Down Records, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico International and the Late Night Record Pool. • Mike’s Hot Honey
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    4 hr 19 min
  16. Take It Personal (Ep 185: Hip-Hop Quotables Pt. 2)

    Season 10, Episode 185

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    On Episode 185 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re bringing you the second installment of our Hip-Hop Quotables series. This time around, we’ve got verses from Kurupt, Common, Prodigy, Keith Murray, Jadakiss, Scarface, Eminem, Black Thought and more. At the break, we dissect some of these quotables. We talk Biggie, Keith Murray, and even get into a few unpopular opinions—which is always fun. Shouts to our sponsors Mike’s Hot Honey, Homage, Boundless Audio, Get On Down, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico, and Late Night Record Pool. Keep it locked for some incredibly dope giveaways all summer long, right here on Take It Personal Radio. • Mike’s Hot Honey
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    2 hr 25 min
  17. Take It Personal (Ep 184: Hip-Hop Quotables)

    Season 10, Episode 184

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    On Episode 184 of Take It Personal Radio, we bring you the first installment of Hip-Hop Quotables. We’ve selected a collection of memorable verses and put them together for an incredible show. Featuring verses from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap, LL Cool J, Redman, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, Big L, Canibus, Big Pun, Inspectah Deck, Mos Def, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jay Electronica, Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM and more.

    This is Part 1 of Hip-Hop Quotables. The replay value is off the charts on this one—and we’re just getting started.

    Reminder: 5/1 is the last day to order our newest TIPSober! baseball cards:
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    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

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    3 hr
  18. Take It Personal Flashback (Miami Bass Tribute Mix) Bonus

    Episode 195

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    On this flashback episode, we’re bringing you our Miami Bass Tribute Mix.

    The Miami Bass movement was a dominant force throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, powered by legendary artists like 2 Live Crew, MC Shy D, Planet Patrol, Gucci Crew, Anquette, Poison Clan, and Clay D. DJs were just as instrumental in shaping the sound—names like Mr. Mixx, DJ Magic Mike, DJ Laz, Uncle Al, Jam Pony Express, Felix Sama, Power Supply, and Jealous J (Jim Jonsin) helped drive the culture forward.

    While many immediately think of Uncle Luke when Miami Bass is mentioned, the scene ran much deeper—truly “thick,” as 360 would say. Long before the rise of artists like Pitbull, Flo Rida, Kodak Black, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Stitches, Lil Pump, and XXXTENTACION, this was the sound defining Miami.

    This 1 hour and 23 minute mix serves as a curated timeline of Miami Bass, capturing its evolution over the years. As the sound progressed, it may have leaned away from its heavy bass roots, but every track included here represents a meaningful moment in Miami’s musical history.

    We know our core audience leans East Coast—and we all know where hip-hop began—but if you’re a fan of Take It Personal, you already know we pride ourselves on covering all regions. It’s important to listen, understand, and appreciate what other areas—especially the South—have contributed to the culture.

    You may not love every track, but each one was selected with purpose.

    This is our Miami Bass Tribute.

    We hope you enjoy the ride.

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    1 hr 23 min
  19. Take It Personal Flashback (Ode To 1992) Bonus

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    On today's flashback episode, we're hitting you with our '92 celebration, and we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team.

    Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few.

    At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music.

    Thanks to our extended family, the listeners. We appreciate your continued support, whether it's copping merch or being a Patreon member. Your contributions are what helps fuel this machine and we can't thank you enough. Remember, all of our episodes can be downloaded (for free) directly on our website or you can stream on all major platforms!

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    2 hr 37 min
  20. Take It Personal (Ep 183: The Smooth Criminal on Beat Breaks)

    Season 10, Episode 183

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    On Episode 183 of Take It Personal Radio, we're delivering you another special sample driven episode. Like we did a few episodes back with Method Man, we're now giving Nas the same treatment. All these songs feature a Nas sample. Many of which you'll recognize and some maybe new discoveries.

    We've got music from Real Live, Royal Flush, Black Attack, Bahamadia, Scientific, Masta Ace, Big L, Mac Miller, Ras Kass, Lexicon, Mic Geronimo, Blacastan, Darc Mind, Reks, Jigmastas, Common and of course, Jay-Z.

    At the break, we discuss our recent TIP outing at the Rakim concert. We answer some of your questions and discuss the impact Illmatic had on changing standards for a hip-hop classic. Keep it locked because this show is all about replayability!

    You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

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    3 hr 14 min

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