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Same jokes, new format. Juan Ep is back. This season, we dig deep into the life and music of the iconic Jay-Z. 

Welcome to Brooklyn, the hip-hop incubator and birthplace of Jay-Z. In the return of Juan Ep, Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds take us back to where it all began. They discuss how Jay-Z introduced a new generation of hip-hop at a time when Brooklyn itself began to change, and talk shop with some of Brooklyn's finest: DJ Scratch, Mister Cee, and Big Daddy Kane. Sonos: Learn more about the new Sonos Move at Sonos.com. Glenlivet: Learn more at TheGlenlivet.com.   

After Biggie’s untimely death, Jay-Z was crowned King of New York. In this week’s episode, Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg talk with those who knew Jay when he was still an up-and-comer in the 90s. Hear from Angie Martinez, Kim Osorio, DJ Clark Kent, Datwon Thomas, and Austin Williams for first-hand accounts of Jay-Z’s rise to fame. Glenlivet: Join The Glenlivet community for exclusive events and updates at TheGlenlivet.com. Sonos: Learn more about the Sonos Move at Sonos.com.  

Many producers, artists, and Brooklynites were instrumental in Jay-Z’s rise to fame. But one producer played a vital role in the early days of Jay’s career: DJ Clark Kent contributed to the artistic evolution of Jay-Z, as well as his future collaborator, The Notorious B.I.G. Hear directly from Clark Kent, learn more about how Biggie and Jay met, and find out how their collaboration on “Brooklyn’s Finest” came to life. Sonos: Learn more about the new Sonos Move at Sonos.com. Glenlivet: Join The Glenlivet community for exclusive events and updates at TheGlenlivet.com.  

Jay-Z’s best album is a topic of frequent debate amongst the music industry and fans alike. In this episode, Rosenberg and Ciph chat with industry legends to discuss their favorite Hov record, exploring Jay-Z's career highs and pinpointing his early signs of greatness— but is Jay’s best work enough to name him The Greatest Of All Time? Native: Get 20% off your first purchase at NativeDeodorant.com with promo code JUANEP. Sonos: Learn more about the Sonos Move at Sonos.com. Glenlivet: Join the Glenlivet community for exclusive events and updates at TheGlenlivet.com. 

Despite being a prolific artist, not all of Jay-Z’s tracks have been, to use Rosenberg’s words, “an absolute smash.” In this episode, Rosenberg and Ciph discuss the songs and decisions Jay made throughout his music career that don’t seem to fit in with his typical flow. Hear from their friends and hip-hop experts as they talk tracks, and explore some of Jay-Z’s biggest beefs.Sonos: Visit Sonos.com to learn more about the Sonos Move.Glenlivet: Join The Glenlivet community for exclusive events and updates at TheGlenlivet.com.