The Crate 808 Podcast

Crate 808
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Missing the golden era of hip hop? The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s with lively debates around classic albums, arguments over Top 5 GOATs and interviews with instrumental people from the culture. Every week, join Kambi Thandi, a long-time hip hop head and pod producer, as he interviews insightful guests to provide a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a fresh look on the decade that shaped the genre.

  1. Oct 27

    Skyzoo & Apollo Brown on Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' + Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema' | Ep. 197

    Underground legends Skyzoo and Apollo Brown bless us with their thoughts on their latest album 'Luxury Tax', what is means to be a working artist in an ever-changing industry, maturing through their music…and the GOAT footballer Ronaldinho. Yes, it's all happening.   The duo also take it back to the '90's by bringing on two rap records close to their hearts - Apollo with Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage', and Skyzoo with Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema'.   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Loud Records Chronicles 🔥 We chronicle one of the great music labels of all time, expect chat on Wu, Mobb Deep and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/2064784   Why We Love MF DOOM 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   Rawkus Records Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Skyzoo & Apollo Brown on Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' + Sporty Thievz's 'Street Cinema' | Ep. 197

  2. Oct 27 ·  Bonus

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so people actually pay attention. From sounding confident when you're nervous to speaking up in meetings, navigating difficult conversations, and making a great first impression, Vinh shares simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively and connect with people in every area of your life. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Before We Forget How To Connect 01:52 The High-Low Buffalo Icebreaker 02:45 Sharing Personal Highs 05:15 Sharing Personal Lows 11:40 Sharing Personal Buffalos 13:40 Escaping Small Talk 16:10 Overcoming Self-Judgment 17:58 Sharing Wins Without Sounding Arrogant 19:50 Communication Beyond The Script 20:40 Gen Z's Communication Struggles 23:20 Last Word, Last Letter Game 27:20 The Four Modalities Of Listening 29:50 The Three Follow-Up Questions Rule 35:50 How Do You Make A Great First Impression? 40:10 Reading the Room, Not Formulas 44:10 Finding Your Unique Voice 49:00 Life As A Book: New Chapters 50:40 Building Executive Presence 53:20 Fix Your Resting Blank Face 58:30 Filming Yourself For Self-Awareness 01:02:20 When Your Mind Goes Blank 01:06:10 The Power Of The Pause 01:09:30 How Can You Sound Confident When You’re Nervous? 01:14:40 From Texting Chemistry to Real-Life Connection 01:18:40 How to Communicate Better During Arguments 01:20:20 Learning to Speak Up In Meetings 01:25:45 How to Join a Conversation Without Feeling Awkward 01:28:20 Leaving A Conversation Gracefully 01:31:4 Embracing Vulnerability Episode Resources: Book | https://vinhgiang.com/before-we-forget-how-to-connect Website | https://vinhgiang.com/ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@askvinh Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCPX1ChrP/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinhgiang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. Oct 14

    Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)

    FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/loud-records-93-159396773   We travel back down the Loud Records canon, and come upon a monumental evolutionary shift in hip hop. We're going back to 1993 and 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' by The Wu-Tang Clan.   Joining us are the Wu Avengers themselves: Dan O, Alaska Atoms and SonRaw. This one is a biggie, with some great rap takes and discussion about Loud, the birth of the Wu and their debut record and its impact.   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Loud Records Chronicles 🔥 We chronicle one of the great music labels of all time, expect chat on Wu, Mobb Deep and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/2064784   Why We Love MF DOOM 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   Rawkus Records Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Loud Records '93 - 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' (Patreon Clip)

  4. Sep 29

    Navy Blue's Pure Poetry on 'Sir Render'

    FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/thats-that-shit-167578473 Breaking down why Navy's 2026 record may be his most assured yet.   👇 Drop your takes on Navy Blue's latest album in the comments   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:   MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Navy Blue's Pure Poetry on 'Sir Render'

  5. Sep 15

    Why You NEED to Hear Wiki's New Album

    FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/crate808/posts/thats-that-shit-168410576 Think you've heard the best hip hop album of the year but not heard Wiki's 'Ancient History' yet? Well welcome to big show pal - Kam is going to break down exactly why you NEED this record in your life. Get ready for deep bars, incredible production, and a whole big segment on the importance of public parks. Yep, it gets that real.   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:   MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Why You NEED to Hear Wiki's New Album

  6. Sep 8

    Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)

    FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ego-trips-book-w-121038011   Welcome to a collab effort with Alaska Atoms and Call Out Culture, with a very special guest in the house - hip hop producer Blockhead! And as we travel through our Rawkus Chronicles to the year 2000, we come upon 'Ego Trip's The Big Playback - The Soundtrack to Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists'. But a slight twist this month - we won't be revisiting the album. Instead we thought it would be much more fun to dig into Ego Strip, and it's monumental rap nerd bible - 'Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists' 📚   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:   MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists w/ Blockhead + Alaska Atoms (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)

  7. May 19

    Slept-On Wu Tang Clan: 'As High as Wu‐Tang Get' | Ep. 196

    Suuuuuuuuuuuu!! We are back on it people, time to dig right back into that Wu catalogue and hunt for those slept-on gems…and this week this may be one of RZA's best baselines alongside one of GZA's standout moments. Yep, it's as good as it sounds - we're going back to 1997 and 'Wu-Tang Forever' for this incredible cut, 'As High as Wu‐Tang Get'!   Spotify Slept-On Wu Bangers playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iESHJ2ZPR33rhl9mHEmRx?si=234480172038480d   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:   MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548   Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560   The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894   J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555   Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748   90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267   00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Slept-On Wu Tang Clan: 'As High as Wu‐Tang Get' | Ep. 196

  8. Mar 24

    Is J Dilla's 'Cold Steel' his most underrated track?

    FULL EPISODE: https://bit.ly/3KNCuT9   Welcome to a sneek peek of our J Dilla series over at the Patreon, and today we're talking about his epic production from Phat Kat's 'Carte Blanche' album in 2007, specifically the cut featuring Elzhi - 'Cold Steel'. And joining us in the hot seat is our main man SonRaw - strap in! 🔥   🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨   ——————   Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd   YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com

    Is J Dilla's 'Cold Steel' his most underrated track?
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Missing the golden era of hip hop? The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s with lively debates around classic albums, arguments over Top 5 GOATs and interviews with instrumental people from the culture. Every week, join Kambi Thandi, a long-time hip hop head and pod producer, as he interviews insightful guests to provide a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a fresh look on the decade that shaped the genre.

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