GRANDE LOQ

Apr 15 2024

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Welcome to Grande Loq, the Grandiloquent Hip Hop Show. Join our three hosts--Ian Taronji, Tia Abner, aka Prowess the Testament, and the grandiloquent one himself, Artemis Thompson, whose non-government name is Ardamus--as we talk hip hop straight to the old heads and people who love great hip hop. We are three lovers of hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, and educated cats who feel that there is still great hip hop being made today, and rather than crap on stuff we may not like, we prefer to lift up and give some love to the really great art that is being made in the name of the culture.

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"LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR & SEASON" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.11

Dec 29 2021 94 mins

Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three loversof hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight tothe old heads and people who love great music. This show continues to amplify the greathip hop being made today in the name of the culture.

"THE SOUNDS THAT MADE US" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.10

Dec 29 2021 94 mins

Grande Loq, the grandiloquent hip hop show. We are three loversof hip hop, creators of hip hop, music fans, educated cats and we talk hip hop straight tothe old heads and people who love great music. This show continues to amplify the greathip hop being made today in the name of the culture.

"Unity in The World of Opposites" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.9

Dec 29 2021 75 mins

We’re pleased to journey in retrospect to another critically acclaimed butperhaps slept on classic, ‘Just Tryin' Ta Live’, Devin The Dude’s’ sophomore outing. We willalso talk about the latest album release ‘Duel with Death’ from friend to the show, Detroit-based Emcee/Producer, Blizzard the Mad Scientist.First, we’ll discuss a topic that has become a polari

"Brain Damaja" GRANDE LOQ EP 2.8

Dec 23 2021 79 mins

In this episode, we’re going to talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic.We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Jason Griff called “Human Zoo.” As you knowwe always like to review some classics from the hip hop canon and tonight is no exception.We’ll be reviewing “The Sun Rises in the East” by Jeru the Damaja, suggested this week by yourstr

"93 MILLION MILES AWAY" - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.7

Dec 22 2021 71 mins

In this episode, we’re pleased to journey in retrospect to another canonical East Coast release in our review of classics, the proto-jazz-hip hop fusion Blowout Comb, Digable Planets’ second album. We also will talk about the latest from one of the many progenies of the soul/jazz-influenced era that Digable helped to pioneer, Chicago-based Emcee/Songwriter Rita J. delive

Hindsight is 2021 - GRANDE LOQ EP 2.6

Dec 22 2021 97 mins

In this episode, we talk about two tremendous albums, one newer and one classic. We’ll be reviewing the most recent release from Boldy James called “Bo Jackson.” As you know we always like to review some classics from the hip hop canon and tonight is no exception. We’ll be reviewing “Tragic Epilogue” by AntipopConsortium, suggested this week by Ardamus

"We Are Necessary People with Height Keech and Ialive" GRANDE LOQ EPISODE 2.5

Dec 20 2021 101 mins

In this episode, we welcome from the Cold Rhymes Records roster Height Keech and Ialive who have collectively done tons of music as solo artists and in groups but now they are forming as a production duo called Necessary People. They’ll also tell us about their journey to becoming indie artists who have been able to get out of the mud and create a legacy of their own.

GRANDE LOQ EP 2.4 "THE CHILD"

Oct 20 2021 111 mins

In this episode, the Grande Loq squad sit down with the visionary GrindstoneGrindstone Universal has been bringing diversity to the fashion market with designs that journey from the past to the future, recognizing culture, and uplifting the imagination for over 20 years. Artistically driven and cultivated in the street, an unwavering standard of quality is synonymou

GRANDE LOQ EPISODE 2.3 "Breathing Underwater with the Amphbns"

Aug 16 2021 139 mins

In this episode we welcome the pioneering hip hop group, the Amphbns who have collectively over 200 years of experience creating music here in DC and far across the world (yes, you heard me right, between all group members, they’ve spanned decades of material and projects). They’ll also tell us about their journey to becoming beloved icons across different verticals in the cult