808's & Cold Takes

808's & Cold Takes
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Welcome to 808's & Cold Takes! We're a music podcast and media company based in Arizona. Hosted by Maxx, Los, Brayden, and Johan, we cover loads of music topics with an emphasis on Hip Hop.  We also interview talented artists and creators from our home state. Tune in to hear our takes and discussions about the music industry!

  1. An 808s Christmas Special - 3rd Annual

    2D AGO

    An 808s Christmas Special - 3rd Annual

    Happy Holidays!! Our Annual Christmas Special returns, and we're gonna be switching and shaking around things this time. This year, we'll be tier ranking some of the most iconic Christmas films of all; including Elf, The Grinch, Polar Express, Home Alone, and many more. Don't forget Tim Allen's knockout classic, The Santa Clause (808s fan favorite). So you better sit back, get comfortable, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy the festivities! Be sure to check out our audio podcast "808s & Cold Takes" available wherever you get your podcasts!  For More 808’s & Cold Takes  https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes Leave a comment!

    40 min
  2. E-40 FOR DUMMIES

    5D AGO

    E-40 FOR DUMMIES

    E-40 is a living Bay Area icon and boasts a catalog of around 28 albums. Today, we're going to travel back in time and break down this west coast legend's gigantic discography. Minds will be blown, laughs will be shared, and speakers will be blown the f**k out. Enjoy our deep dive into the world and musical stylings of E-40.  Bray's E-40 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uFF3Xh2c14A6tBuY9cb7y?si=FdMO-DphSc28Jv-V6bkBtQ&pi=SWlYFKzzTFmKy Check out Sound Selection's really cool Hyphy video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDzYt8o4_eA Check out Culturalist Theory's E-40 Discography Ranking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82mfbTWsWEA Check out E-40's Charlie Hustle Documentary  https://youtu.be/Wt82akwob7A?si=hama5AppAucH158Z Check out E-40 & his music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3crnzLy8R4lVwaigKEOz7V?si=CPSwMetJR_KcOC_KEL6PgA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/e-40/998978 https://www.youtube.com/@UCc-lKM4_OHLDDtvC1KFUIAQ  Be sure to check out our audio podcast "808s & Cold Takes" available wherever you get your podcasts! For More 808's & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes Leave a comment!

    10 min
  3. Coworker Rap Tier Ranking | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 131

    DEC 12

    Coworker Rap Tier Ranking | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 131

    Wicked 2 review, Pitbull vs Flo Rida, frat rap Mac Miller, and our rankings of the highly esteemed and critically acclaimed coworker rappers from the likes of Dax, Tom Macdonald, MGK, Tech N9ne, Joyner Lucas, NF, and more!  Leave a comment!

    1h 26m
  4. Deserted Island Rap Songs (feat. @mitchadams209) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 130

    NOV 12

    Deserted Island Rap Songs (feat. @mitchadams209) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 130

    If you were stuck on an island and could only have 5 hip-hop songs to listen to forever what would they be? Joining us today is good friend of the show and fellow hip hop enthusiast, Mitch!   Leave a comment!

    1h 9m
  5. 808s AFTER DARK (feat. Maxito & Kadreau)

    OCT 31

    808s AFTER DARK (feat. Maxito & Kadreau)

    Happy Halloween!! We would like to welcome you to a very special episode of 808s & Cold Takes, in which many drinks will be had and many stupid things will be said. Alongside us today are special recurring guests, Maxito and Kadreau of S.A.M.N X.  Join us as we discuss all the diabolical things we would do for money, the life changing duality of "bros before h**s", eliminating certain bad individuals from history, and our very many pointless & stupid hip hop convos.  Check out Maxito's work! https://www.instagram.com/maxito.salcedo https://www.maxxito.com Check out Kadreau and his music:  https://linktr.ee/kadreau https://open.spotify.com/artist/13S1kHY9ExGbvia1ix2spK?si=IHzr4YokS2OVRoV0D_s3Uw  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kadreau/1620030509  https://www.instagram.com/kadreau https://on.soundcloud.com/z6H8KU1xoJRRTVjv7  Check out S.A.M.N X  https://www.youtube.com/@samnx979  https://www.instagram.com/_samnx  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/s-a-m-n-x/1529632337  https://open.spotify.com/artist/40ddvcfApsSPPebM1NOkEL?si=ZlmCMrw7RHW0QCCDem_Z7w  Date Recorded: September 6th, 2025. For More 808's & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes Leave a comment!

    57 min
  6. Revisiting 5 Year Old Takes | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 129

    OCT 21

    Revisiting 5 Year Old Takes | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 129

    RIP D’Angelo, Downfall of Young Thug, Revisiting Old Takes, Just Blaze vs Swizz Beats, and saying goodbye to our studio for now :(  For More 808's & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes Leave a comment!

    46 min
  7. Slept on Albums & Kid Cudi | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 128

    OCT 13

    Slept on Albums & Kid Cudi | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 128

    Catching up, Slept on Albums, Christopher Nolan using AI, and Kid Cudi is RETIRING?!?! Leave a comment!

    43 min
  8. Rapper Glaze Hour | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 127

    OCT 4

    Rapper Glaze Hour | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 127

    Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick, Rap songs about sex, Guilty pleasure Drake songs, and then artist Glaze hour.  For More 808's & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes Leave a comment!

    1h 8m
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Welcome to 808's & Cold Takes! We're a music podcast and media company based in Arizona. Hosted by Maxx, Los, Brayden, and Johan, we cover loads of music topics with an emphasis on Hip Hop.  We also interview talented artists and creators from our home state. Tune in to hear our takes and discussions about the music industry!

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  • Creator
    808's & Cold Takes
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
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