What's The Headline

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What’s The Headline is Ambrosia For Heads’ podcast, hosted by AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine. On each episode, AFH examines the week in Hip-Hop news, providing deep context about the biggest stories. Topics include music, TV, film, sports, current events, and more—all through the lens of Hip-Hop. In addition to news and analysis, some of Hip-Hop’s most respected artists occasionally drop in to discuss their work. What’s The Headline is for those who love Hip-Hop and want to see it reported with the respect and care it deserves.

  1. 01/13/2025

    Redman On The 10+ Year Journey Of Making Muddy Waters Too

    Redman sits down with Ambrosia For Heads for his FIRST exclusive interview about the decade-long journey behind Muddy Waters Too. This intimate conversation showcases the life-changing decisions, creative evolution, and personal growth that shaped the long-awaited sequel to his classic album. What to Expect: Redman shares why he quit bud and became celibate for 2.5 years How he overcame fears about his relevance to create his best work The evolution of Muddy Waters Too from its early 2010s version to now His reflections on Hip-Hop’s timelessness and artistry Who he would include in his 9 Hip-Hop Avengers Timestamps: 0:00 Open  0:43 Stankin’ intro  2:04 Redman discusses the hurdles he overcame to make Muddy Waters Too  5:43 The skills he’s learned to succeed as an independent artist  8:07 Learning to shoot and edit his own videos  9:48 What he learned from the ’90s about building and engaging  10:23 Why he did his J@q Boi Be@tz Freestyle series  13:33 Why people want Redman to win  17:13 What Jersey Hip-Hop means to him today 18:13 How Redman transformed himself physically  22:07 The three words he believes are key to self-healing  23:03 Why he has dramatically cut back on smoking herb  25:57 How to stick to your goals and make lasting change  29:47 Why he quit bud and became celibate for 2.5 years  36:43 The power of being vulnerable, accountable, and transparent  42:43 Why Hip-Hop has no age limit  47:13 How he made Muddy Waters Too sound contemporary with ’90s sensibilities  50:13 Why he made a completely new version of Muddy Waters Too from what he had in the early 2010s  54:33 How his production style differs from Erick Sermon’s  59:33 On making “Jersey” as a club record  1:03:23 Redman names his 9 Hip-Hop Avengers  1:07:43 The 5 comedians who have influenced his style of humor  1:09:43 How Redman and Bill Murray are alike  1:14:33 Why Redman is an a$$hole  1:17:43 Redman gives an incredible shout-out to the team who helped him make Muddy Waters Too 1:23:58 How he overcame his fear that he might no longer be relevant  1:27:43 His advice to young artists about building a team  1:29:43 Outro Key Highlights: Redman’s evolution as an independent artist How he stayed true to his roots while evolving his sound His advice to the next generation of Hip-Hop creators 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content about the best in Hip-Hop. Join the AFH community and stay tuned for what’s next!

    1h 30m
  2. The D.O.C. Interview On His Documentary, Work With Dr. Dre, The Codefendants

    05/13/2023

    The D.O.C. Interview On His Documentary, Work With Dr. Dre, The Codefendants

    The D.O.C. joins this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. He discusses his new documentary, his first verse in 19 years, performing for the first time in 33 years and more. He also details his formula for how to be a great MC. 0:00 The D.O.C. has begun performing again for the first time in 33 years 3:15 The D.O.C discusses why the message in Rap music has changed for the worst 5:35 The D.O.C. is considering putting out more new music. 6:50 The D.O.C. explains how he is able to sing 7:38 The D.O.C. discusses the possibility of using AI to rap again 8:45 The D.O.C. says his documentary will show where he’s going in the next 10 years of his life 14:00 The D.O.C. discusses how he developed Snoop Dogg and Eazy-E 15:42 The D.O.C. explains why all rappers have their own individual cadence 18:37 He discusses the times he’s written rhymes that MCs were not able to rap properly 19:30 The D.O.C. details the formula for developing a rap style 21:14 The D.O.C. explains why he was mad at Biggie until he met him 24:00 Method Man is the one guy who’s cadence The D.O.C. cannot replicate 24:44 The D.O.C. explains what made Suge Knight a successful business man 25:58 The D.O.C. discusses his enduring relationships with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg 31:15 The D.O.C. says “The Grand Finale” was a battle between him, Ice Cube and MC Ren 32:45 On recording his verse for The Codefendants’ “Fast Ones” 34:48 Who The D.O.C. would take in a crew battle between N.W.A. & The Posse and Death Row 36:14 The D.O.C. speaks on the character that may have based on him in CB4 37:30 On his shoutout from JAY-Z on The Black Album’s “PSA” 38:00 Why his documentary will be the best music documentary ever.

    42 min
  3. Jack Harlow Calls Out Whites Who Want To Be Black From Afar

    04/29/2023

    Jack Harlow Calls Out Whites Who Want To Be Black From Afar

    ack Harlow's Jackman. album is his best yet and also his most controversial. We discuss the album, the best and worst posthumous Rap albums of all-time, Pras Michel's conviction and more on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. 0:00 Intro 2:34 Jack Harlow’s Jackman. album is his best yet 13:41 Jack Harlow blasts white fans who are down with black culture but not black people on “Common Ground” 40:40 Jack Harlow lists the many things his success is due to outside of his race on “It Can’t Be” 54:18 Jack Harlow says he is the best white rapper since Eminem on “They Don’t Love It” 59:45 Does Jack Harlow have the potential to be as big as Drake? 1:04:47 Jack Harlow talks about many other surprising subjects on Jackman. 1:09:08 Are posthumous albums good or bad for artists and their legacies 1:22:45 The best and worst posthumous Rap albums of all-time 1:32:55 Pras Michel has been convicted of funneling money to influence politicians 1:37:00 Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers tour is the highest grossing Rap tour of all-time 1:39:20 RIP Harry Belafonte

    1h 45m
  4. Dear Mama Shows There Is Still So Much We Don't Know About Tupac

    04/24/2023

    Dear Mama Shows There Is Still So Much We Don't Know About Tupac

    In this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss our new partnership with BET to let fans decide who is the Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time. We also review the new Dear Mama docuseries about Tupac and Afeni Shakur, remember Ahmad Jamal, discuss how AI will transform the music business and more. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Ambrosia For Heads is partnering with BET in a tournament to let fans decide who is the Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time 21:20 Reviewing the Dear Mama docuseries about Tupac and Afeni Shakur 22:22 Can Allen Hughes objectively view Tupac given that Tupac assaulted him 28:30 Key producers and participants in Dear Mama 31:00 Why did FX premiere Dear Mama in the Friday night “graveyard” time slot 36:22 Key themes in Dear Mama 41:14 Tupac had many different personalities. Which one was really him 48:35 Did Tupac’s being a chameleon play a role in his death 57:40 New things we learn about Tupac from Dear Mama 1:03:20 Current artists who embody Tupac’s spirit 1:07:00 Previously unseen photos and footage in Dear Mama 1:11:15 Remembering heavily-sampled Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal 1:15:40 AI-generated deep fake songs will transform the music business forever 1:23:53 Killer Mike is releasing a new solo album 1:26:10 Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance was a disaster 1:34:00 New music from Swizz Beatz, Jay Electronica and Lloyd Banks

    1h 44m
  5. Reviewing Black Thought & El Michels Affair's Glorious Game Album

    04/15/2023

    Reviewing Black Thought & El Michels Affair's Glorious Game Album

    In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we review Black Thought and El Michel Affair's new Glorious Game album and take an in-depth look at how his solo releases have impacted his legacy as an MC. We also discuss the new J. Dilla documentary, Snoop Dogg's career-altering decision 30 years ago, and more. 0:00 Intro 4:55 Black Thought has released 6 projects in the last 5 years 7:30 Black Thought is in the prime of his career in his 50s 13:30 Black Thought’s career has flourished since he started releasing solo projects 16:45 Reviewing Black Thought’s stellar album Glorious Game with El Michels Affair 38:45 Black Thought is re-writing his legacy outside of The Roots 53:45 Black Thougt’s Streams Of Thought, Vol. 4 album is done and packed with all-stors 58:06 Who would be the ideal next producer for Black Thought? 1:03:00 Is Black Thought still underrated? 1:06:50 Reviewing The Legacy Of J. Dilla documentary 1:19:55 Snoop Dogg gives several details of his life he has not previously shared 1:24:52 Snoop Dogg was days away from signing a deal that would have prevented him from joining Death Row 1:39:30 Snoop and Tupac battled the first night they met 1:41:21 Jake tells an epic story about the time he interviewed Snoop 1:49:20 50 Cent says he has been a billionaire since 2007

    2h 2m
  6. Royce 5’9 Explains How He’s Taking Control Of His Music Destiny

    04/10/2023

    Royce 5’9 Explains How He’s Taking Control Of His Music Destiny

    Royce 5'9 joins this week's episode of What's The Headline, along with his 25-year business partner, Kino Childrey. This is not an interview. It is an amazing conversation between trusted colleagues and friends. Here's what we discussed: 0:00 Royce 5’9 joins AFH for a special edition of What’s The Headline 0:10 How 2020 transformed Hip-Hop 3:00 Why Royce 5’9 does not want to do a Verzuz battle 6:40 Royce 5’9 on being a pioneer of Grown Man Rap and how Hip-Hop’s elder statesmen should move 13:00 Royce 5’9 explains his virtual Heaven Experience in the metaverse 26:00 Royce 5’9 on buying back his master recordings and the importance of ownership 37:40 What caused the tensions within Slaughterhouse and why he felt betrayed 46:40 Royce’s business partner Kino Childrey joins the conversation 48:18 Why Kino and Royce built The Heaven Experience 56:00 Royce and Kino discuss their new artist Courtney Bell and why he will change the game 1:07:50 Royce 5’9 speaks on the lifestyle changes he’s made to stay healthy 1:12:45 How Royce has grown over the years 1:15:35 How Royce and Kino have overcome difficulties with each other over their 25 years together 1:33:00 Royce speaks on whether we will get new music from him, PRhyme and Bad Meets Evil 1:35:50 Royce 5’9 speaks on how he pushes Eminem 1:38:30 Royce and Kino speak on how much of their growth is organic vs. strategic 1:47:00 Royce 5’9 lists the first 5 producers he had, and all are legends 1:53:00 Where fans can join The Heaven Experience virtual world 1:55:55 Who will be bigger between LaRussell and Symba 1:58:30 Why Royce and Kino are such great partners

    2h 7m
  7. The LOX & Dipset Want A Verzuz Rematch ... Should They Do It?

    04/01/2023

    The LOX & Dipset Want A Verzuz Rematch ... Should They Do It?

    This week in Hip-Hop was jam-packed. We discuss Nipsey Hussle's legacy 4 years later, the potential Verzuz rematch between The LOX and Dipset, protests against Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Akademik's criticism of J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and new music from Larry June & Alchemist, DJ Drama, Royce 5'9, Tyler, The Creator and more. 0:00 Intro 6:00 Remembering Nipsey Hussle 4 years later 19:45 The LOX and Dipset want a Verzuz rematch. Here’s why they should not do it 31:20 How should Afrika Bambaataa’s Hip-Hop legacy be handled in light of allegations against him 53:20 DJ Akademiks called out J. Cole, Drake and Kendrick Lamar for no longer supporting Hip-Hop media outlets 1:09:28 Snowfall’s Damson Idris discusses the behind the scenes help JAY-Z gives people 1:16:57 DJ Jeff explains why He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper was supposed to sound very different 1:21:00 Suge Knight is developing a TV series about his life 1:25:26 Madlib is making new music with Erykah Badu, Mac Miller, MF DOOM and more 1:31:10 Larry June & The Alchemist’s The Great Escape is the year’s first masterpiece album 1:40:55 Tyler, The Creator’s Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale is more than a deluxe version of his album 1:46:30 DJ Drama is taking a victory lap with the release of his I’m Really Like That album 1:52:00 Royce 5’9 released The Heaven Experience EP featuring Redman 1:54:18 DJ Quik has released his first new music in years

    1h 57m
  8. JAY-Z, J. Cole, Kendrick & More Share Their Secrets To Success

    03/25/2023

    JAY-Z, J. Cole, Kendrick & More Share Their Secrets To Success

    This week, J. Cole released his first interview in years, and it was INSPIRATIONAL. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we break down Cole's interview and compare his secrets to success with those of Kendrick Lamar, Rapsody, Big K.R.I.T., Ab-Soul and JAY-Z. The similarities are fascinating...We also discuss how Tupac tried to change the culture at Death Row Records, DJ Premier's inside story on the making of Biggie's "Ten Crack Commandments" and new music from Hit-Boy & Nas, Mistah F.A.B., Lloyd Banks and Method Man, and more.

    1h 45m
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What’s The Headline is Ambrosia For Heads’ podcast, hosted by AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine. On each episode, AFH examines the week in Hip-Hop news, providing deep context about the biggest stories. Topics include music, TV, film, sports, current events, and more—all through the lens of Hip-Hop. In addition to news and analysis, some of Hip-Hop’s most respected artists occasionally drop in to discuss their work. What’s The Headline is for those who love Hip-Hop and want to see it reported with the respect and care it deserves.

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  • Creator
    Ambrosia For Heads
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ambrosia For Heads
  • Show Website
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