80z Babies

80z Babies
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80z Babies

Yinka and Outlaw are the 80z Babies, two Hip Hop heads bred in the Golden Era. Listen to their perspectives on music and culture.

  1. African Hendrix IV...An African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

    08/17/2024

    African Hendrix IV...An African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

    Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife

    1h 22m
  2. A Classic Westcoast Summer Vol. 1 by DJ Yinka Diz

    05/28/2024

    A Classic Westcoast Summer Vol. 1 by DJ Yinka Diz

    Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more.... #ThatLife

    53 min
  3. African Hendrix III...Yet Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

    06/21/2023

    African Hendrix III...Yet Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz

    Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife   https://soundcloud.com/yinka/ah3

    47 min

  4. 03/01/2023

    Episode 173: Put You Up - The Grind Date by De La Soul

    Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004.   Timestamps: (0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove(1:00) Why this album?(2:47) Where was Yinka?(5:18) Where was Outlaw?(9:03) Critical reception(10:15) Outlaw grades the album(12:00) Overarching highlights(18:30) Overarching lowlights(21:00) Track for track analysis(57:15) Closing thoughts

    58 min

  5. 02/22/2023

    Episode 172: A(n almost) Tribute to Things Fall Apart by The Roots

    The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999.   Timestamps: (0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka?(1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes?(4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged(6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album?(9:45) Where was Yinka?(11:10) Where was Outlaw?(13:30) Did Things Fall Apart become a part of Outlaw's identity?(14:25) Critical reception(16:45) Overarching lowlights(21:21) Common's a pervert(25:38) Overarching highlights(37:03) Track for track analysis(1:10:50) Yinka attempts to make it a classic(1:18:20) Closing thoughts

    1h 20m

  6. 02/08/2023

    Episode 171: Top 5 - Hiphop Related Movies

    The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies.   Timestamps: (1:22) Outlaw's #5(5:17) Outlaw's #4(7:07) Outlaw's #3(14:13) Outlaw's #2(22:00) Outlaw's #1(25:50) Yinka's #5(27:44) Yinka's #4-1(31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention(32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks(35:15) recap

    36 min

  7. 01/25/2023

    Episode 170: Top 5 - Hiphop Record Labels

    The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.

    22 min

  8. 01/13/2023

    Episode 169: A Tribute to Instant Vintage by Raphael Saadiq

    The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002.   Timestamps: (1:30) Where was Yinka?(3:38) Where was Jaz?(4:06) Where was Outlaw?(6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist?(7:48) Critical reception(9:14) How weird is Saadiq? Does he still have his mystique?(11:37) Overarching highlights(15:47) We need more projects helmed by bassists(17:35) Overarching lowlights. Is the songwriting suspect?(25:06) Track for track analysis(25:21) Is "Doing What I Can" one of the strongest basslines and intros ever? Yinka's 'Highlight of Highlights'(28:44) The team pokes fun at the "Body Parts" lyrics(31:29) D'Angelo's participation wasn't always reliable(34:57) Jaz' 'Highlight of Highlights'(35:35) The tuba is such a striking choice for "Still Ray"(50:45) Lyrically, is Saadiq's "love" and "i miss you" bag better than his "sex" bag?(53:42) Is "Faithful" a f**k boy anthem?(55:53) Outlaw's 'Highlight of Highlights'(1:10:30) Closing thoughts

    1h 12m
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Yinka and Outlaw are the 80z Babies, two Hip Hop heads bred in the Golden Era. Listen to their perspectives on music and culture.

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  • Creator
    80z Babies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
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