Ep. 194 Legends Never Fade: Mikey D on Hip-Hop Battles, LL Cool J, and Grown Man Rap

In Episode 194 of the GAHHDcast, we had the honor of sitting down with Hip-Hop legend Mikey D as he took us on a journey through his storied career. Starting with his early days as Playboy Mikey D, he shared his evolution with Mikey D and the LA Posse, including his infamous victory over Melle Mel at the 1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy. Mikey opened up about the rumored rivalry with LL Cool J, his unexpected writing credit on Madonna's "Human Nature," and his time as a member of the Canadian rap group Main Source. We also discussed his latest single, "Over 50!," and the idea of a new subgenre for Hip-Hop veterans, dubbed "Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop" or "Grown Man Rap." Finally, Mikey invited listeners to the upcoming Jazzy Jay 4th Annual Festival on October 12th in the Bronx, celebrating Hip-Hop history and community.