Hip Hop World Cup

Danny Phillips
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Hip Hop World Cup is the podcast that pits golden-age hip-hop tracks and albums against each other in a contest to find the ultimate champions! In each episode, classic joints from hip-hop’s golden age battle each other in head-to-head matches, where we debate them and vote for our favourite. Join life-long hip-hop fans Danny, Steve and James as they deep-dive into the most beloved rap music of the 1990s, celebrating the greatest beats, producers, rhymes and rappers.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #8: Eric B & Rakim ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ vs LL Cool J ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ (1990)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! This episode is a heavyweight bout between two landmark albums from 1990 – Eric B & Rakim's Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em and LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out. One reaffirmed Rakim's reputation as hip-hop's greatest lyricist. The other marked LL's spectacular comeback, reminding everyone exactly why he was a superstar (although we're still not allowed to call it a comeback). These albums showcased two of the finest MCs of their generation and helped redefine what it meant to be an elite rapper. One raised the bar for lyrical complexity, the other proved that swagger, charisma and commercial success didn't have to come at the expense of skills. And let's not forget Eric B's pivotal role in all this. His ability to make a cup of tea that met Rakim's EXACTING standards during the recording sessions was second to none. Only joking – Rakim drank coffee. So now, after all these years, we finally decide once and for all which of these two albums takes the belt and which is left on the canvas with blood dribbling from its mouth. You're welcome. Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic clash! WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com⁠⁠ EMAIL: hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier⁠ on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978⁠

    REPLAY #8: Eric B & Rakim ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ vs LL Cool J ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ (1990)

  2. Sep 8 ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #7: Mobb Deep ‘The Infamous’ vs Big L ‘Lifestyles Ov Da Poor And Dangerous’ (1995)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! This episode features a heavyweight clash between two of 1995’s biggest and best rap albums. Mobb Deep’s The Infamous is an absolute behemoth, regarded by many as one of the best hip-hop albums ever made – a sentiment we share here at HHWC HQ. Its bleak, brutal beats and Havoc and Prodigy’s chilling street tales make for a compelling listen, garnished by memorable appearances from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Q-Tip. Their opponent is Harlem’s Big L, a gifted rapper gunned down in his prime four years after blessing the world with his killer debut LP Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous. With D.I.T.C.’s all-star producers delivering some of their best work on the boards and L spitting timeless punchlines and metaphors with panache, this is New York boom-bap at its finest. The question is, which one emerged victorious in this episode? Press play to find out! WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com⁠⁠ EMAIL: ⁠hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com⁠ JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier⁠ on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    REPLAY #7: Mobb Deep ‘The Infamous’ vs Big L ‘Lifestyles Ov Da Poor And Dangerous’ (1995)

  3. Sep 1 ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #6: Snoop Doggy Dogg ‘Doggystyle’ vs A Tribe Called Quest ‘Midnight Marauders’ (1993)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! Well shizzle my nizzle – Replay makes its first visit to 1993 as we look back at the best battles from the first series of Hip Hop World Cup. This hike through hip-hop history sees Snoop Doggy Dogg’s hugely anticipated debut album Doggystyle bump up against A Tribe Called Quest’s boom-bap behemoth Midnight Marauders – an album that many consider to be one of hip-hop’s true masterpieces, blessed with bangers like Electric Relaxation and Award Tour. But with a peak Dr Dre on the boards for Snoop’s extraordinary G-Funk odyssey, this one definitely wasn’t a walkover for Tip and the lads. Hits like Gin & Juice, What’s My Name and Doggy Dogg World made this a stone-cold classic that demanded constant rotation. In fact this was one of the most bruising debates the world of hip-hop podcasting has ever witnessed, so why not kick back, pop some Tanqueray into your cup, fire up a blunt and hit play. Thanks for supporting Hip Hop World Cup – it means the world. WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com⁠⁠ EMAIL: hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier⁠ on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978⁠

    REPLAY #6: Snoop Doggy Dogg ‘Doggystyle’ vs A Tribe Called Quest ‘Midnight Marauders’ (1993)

  4. Aug 25 ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #5: Ice Cube 'The Predator' vs Das EFX 'Dead Serious' (1992)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! Chiggidy check it! We delve into the Hip Hop World Cup archives once again for this biggidy-beast of a battle between Ice Cube and Das EFX from our 1992 episode. DJ Muggs' fingerprints are all over Ice Cube's third album The Predator, including the single Check Yo Self, which features – you've guessed it – Das EFX, who square up to Cube with their debut album Dead Serious. What ensues here is a robust discussion between Danny, Steve and James about the merits of each album, touching on Dray and Skoob's trendsetting, tongue-twisting style and where The Predator stands in the Ice Cube pantheon. Thanks for supporting Hip Hop World Cup – keep your eye out for more Replay episodes in the coming weeks. WEBSITE: ⁠https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com⁠ EMAIL: hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier⁠ on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    REPLAY #5: Ice Cube 'The Predator' vs Das EFX 'Dead Serious' (1992)

  5. Aug 18 ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #4: Common Sense ‘Resurrection’ vs Method Man ‘Tical’ (1994)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! In 1994, the USA hosted the FIFA World Cup, the most memorable part of which was during the opening ceremony when Diana Ross shanked a penalty wide that inexplicably still made the goal split in half. Even more memorably, 1994 saw a huge number of incredible hip-hop albums hit the streets, with the likes of Nas, Biggie, Jeru, O.C. and Gang Starr dropping jewels that would change the landscape of hip-hop forever. In this Replay episode, we’re revisiting a match between two more classics from this seminal year – Resurrection by Common (Sense) and Tical by Method Man. When these two albums faced each other in our 1994 episode, the crowd erupted and so did our hosts (not literally) – Resurrection is one of Danny and James’ all-time favourites, while Steve is a serious Wu-Tang stan who holds Tical in very high regard. What happened next? Who won? Were anyone’s opinions as wide of the mark as Diana’s shite penalty? Listen to this Replay episode and find out. WEBSITE: https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    REPLAY #4: Common Sense ‘Resurrection’ vs Method Man ‘Tical’ (1994)

  6. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    REPLAY #3: A Tribe Called Quest ‘The Low End Theory’ vs NWA ‘Efil4zaggin’ (1991)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault! In this episode we take a trip back to 1991 (an incredible yet strangely overlooked year in hip-hop history) for a battle between two of the greatest hip-hop groups ever: A Tribe Called Quest and NWA. When these sophomore albums faced each other in our 1991 tournament, it was an agonising decision for our hosts. Tribe’s The Low End Theory is regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums of all time, marrying jazz-infused beats with next-level lyricism from Q-Tip and Phife. Meanwhile, NWA’s Efil4zaggin marked an evolutionary leap forward in hip-hop production courtesy of Dr Dre and Yella, its rich, musical, multi-layered beats providing the perfect backdrop for Dre, Ren and Eazy-E’s lurid gangsta tales. Though not as revered as its predecessor Straight Outta Compton, this is a provocative, exhilarating listen that laid the blueprint for Dre’s solo debut The Chronic, released a year later. Listen up to find out which album wins! And if you want more, all the full episodes from our first series are available on your podcast player of choice. WEBSITE: https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    REPLAY #3: A Tribe Called Quest ‘The Low End Theory’ vs NWA ‘Efil4zaggin’ (1991)

  7. Jul 28

    SHOOTOUT 11: DJ Quik

    After the England football team ignominiously crashed out of the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Argentina, Danny and Larry were summoned at short notice by the FA and the Prime Minister to carry out an emergency hip-hop podcast to lift the mood of the nation. So with heavy hearts and an overwhelming sense of responsibility we stepped into the breach with one simple instruction from the FA – discover the very best DJ Quik production. Few producers have shaped the sound of West Coast hip hop like DJ Quik. Emerging from Compton in the early 1990s, Quik built a reputation as a gifted rapper, producer and engineer, blending G-funk with live instrumentation, funk, soul and jazz into a rich, unmistakable sound. Beyond his own acclaimed albums, his production work has influenced generations of artists across hip hop and R&B, cementing his reputation as one of the genre's greatest musical minds. In this special tournament episode, we dive deep into Quik's catalogue as 16 of his finest productions battle for the trophy. Drawn from the hat and pitted against each other in a series of one-on-one ties, they fight their way through the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals before one track is crowned champion. There’s no Steve for this one, but as ever we're joined by our celebrity VAR panel to scrutinise our hottest takes and make sure every decision is Safe + Sound. Hit play now! TRACKS DJ Quik – ToniteDJ Quik – Born and Raised In ComptonDJ Quik – Jus Lyke Compton DJ Quik – Get At MeDJ Quik – Safe + SoundDJ Quik – Somethin’ 4 Tha MoodDJ Quik – Dollaz + SenseDJ Quik – Let You HavitDJ Quik – I Useta Know HerDJ Quik & Problem feat Dom Kennedy, Boogie & Bad Lucc – Bad AzzDJ Quik & Problem feat Shy Carter – A New Nite / Rosecrans Groove2nd II None – More Than A PlayerHi-C – BullshitHi-C – Do You Wanna SeePenthouse Players Clique – Trust No BitchKam – That’s My NiggaSHOOTOUT SPOTIFY PLAYLIST (DJ Quik): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7w2rsuZBQUNtTqQNlQ8k7s?si=LjbA27C2TjS8VgEXYuZOKQ WEBSITE: https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    SHOOTOUT 11: DJ Quik

  8. Jul 14 ·  Bonus

    EXTRA TIME #3: Daz & Warren G

    At the climax of our VERSUS SHOOTOUT between Daz Dillinger and Warren G, the referee added a whopping 25 minutes of extra time after two hydration breaks and a nasty moment when Nate Dogg made some bodies turn cold. So, never ones to short-change their loyal listeners, Danny, Larry and Steve pull up their socks, slather lashings of Deep Heat onto the vital areas and lumber back over the touchline to fill that 25 minutes with more robust hip-hop discourse. And what a 25 minutes it is. We dive deeper into the discographies of these two Long Beach legends in Winner Stays On, tackle big philosophical dilemmas in What’s The Scenario and probe Larry and Steve’s minds with a series of fiendish questions in That’s The Real Quiz. Enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to let us know what you think on social media (@hiphopworldcup) or simply come and see us in person at the Eastside Motel – we’ll be there all night. JOIN OUR PATREON! Sign up to our Champions Tier on Patreon and access exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠ ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE: Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠ Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’. WEBSITE https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general: Instagram, X, Threads and Bluesky: @hiphopworldcup Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    EXTRA TIME #3: Daz & Warren G
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Hip Hop World Cup is the podcast that pits golden-age hip-hop tracks and albums against each other in a contest to find the ultimate champions! In each episode, classic joints from hip-hop’s golden age battle each other in head-to-head matches, where we debate them and vote for our favourite. Join life-long hip-hop fans Danny, Steve and James as they deep-dive into the most beloved rap music of the 1990s, celebrating the greatest beats, producers, rhymes and rappers.

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  • Creator
    Danny Phillips
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Danny Phillips
  • Show Website
    Hip Hop World Cup