Hip-Hop Now Podcast

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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Hip-Hop music and Culture!

  1. #1996 The Score

    4D AGO

    #1996 The Score

    It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Fugees was a group that didn't benefit from a stellar debut like Columbia Records labelmate Nas. They could of easily faded away like other artist from the early 90s whose sound seemed stuck in a fun but brief era of East Coast hip-hop. Lucky for them, producer Salaam Remi's remix of the record "Vocab" was the sound/vibe that would clear the path for their incredible follow-up album, The Score. The competiton was thick in 1996 but the Fugees had a secret weapon. Lauryn Hill's fierce mic skills combined with her powerful and melodic voice gave the group an edge that would catapult them to success beyond the parameters of dope beats and bars. Let's talk about it! S/O to the guest for this episode: Angélika Check out more from Angélika here: https://angelikabeener.com/ Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    1h 8m
  2. The Fall Off Album Review

    FEB 7

    The Fall Off Album Review

    On this new episode, Vegas reviews J. Cole's "final" album, "The Fall-Off." Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    38 min
  3. #1996 All Eyez on Me/Makaveli

    JAN 30

    #1996 All Eyez on Me/Makaveli

    It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" This month's selection is special. 1996 was 2Pac's last year alive and he put together an unprecented run dropping two Platinum albums in the same year. The double album, All Eyez on Me and his "final" studio recording Makaveli The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    2h 6m
  4. Jadakiss vs Common?

    JAN 23

    Jadakiss vs Common?

    On this new episode, Mass Appeal continues to drop clues about their next rollout, "Imagine That!" Vegas reviews the new Roc Marciano album, “656.” The Internet debates Jadakiss vs Common? Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    35 min
  5. J. Cole Returns!

    JAN 16

    J. Cole Returns!

    On this new episode, John Forté passes away and the internet celebrates his work. Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound was hospitalized with a serious health issue. J. Cole drops “The Fall Off” album art, release date, new song/and video (Disc 2 Track 2). Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    26 min
  6. 2026 Preview Show

    JAN 2

    2026 Preview Show

    On this new episode, Vegas recaps 2025 and talks about his expectations for Hip-Hop in 2026. Let's talk about it! Read the Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stevansmith/p/2026-preview?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer Here's an "Best of 2025" Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?ls Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    30 min
  7. Best Albums of 2025!

    12/19/2025

    Best Albums of 2025!

    On this new episode, Vegas names his best hip-hop albums of the year, including his Top 5! Let's talk about it! Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2025/pl.u-zRy5IZvde4p?ls Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    34 min
  8. Legend Has It Series Review

    12/15/2025

    Legend Has It Series Review

    On this new episode, special guest Ahk joins Vegas for a review of the Mass Appeal album series, "Legend Has It" which included new albums from Slick Rick, De La Soul, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, and Nas/DJ Premier. Let's talk about it! Here's an Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/legend-has-it/pl.u-qLBat21l3JR Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

    1h 24m
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