The What?! Hip Hop, Questions, Legends and Lists

May 15 2023 45 ep. 57 mins 705
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Each week The What?! poses an unanswered, yet nagging, question discussed in hip hop circles, barber shops and street corners; and each week our hosts, Mouse and Nyla help you find the answers. New episodes dropping every Monday.

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What’s The Most IMPORTANT Hip Hop Song Of All Time?

May 15 2023 56 mins  
Nyla and Mouse had a tough time with this one! This week in honor of hip hops 50th year we have a deep dive on what’s the most important hip hop song of all time. Featuring picks by Kazeeem Famuyide, Shaheem Reid, Jayson Rodriguez and Damien Lemon. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mou

The What?! Meets Louder Than A Riot

May 08 2023 87 mins  
This week Sidney Madden & Rodney Carmichael from Louder than a Riot join Nyla and Mouse to discuss misogyny and journalism in Hip Hop. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jones @rodneyology @sid_maddenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Afrobeat Influence on Hip Hop feat. Afro B

May 01 2023 42 mins  
“Joanna” singer Afro B joins Nyla and Mouse to talk about the Afrobeat wave with artists like Burna Boy, Tems and Wizkid running hip hop radio. Afro B tells us his US and UK top 5 rappers. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jones @afrob__See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Is SZA a Hip Hop or R&B Artist?

Apr 24 2023 45 mins  
This week Nyla and Mouse unpack more questions on A.I. Rap, The current Queen and Princess of Hip Hop, the most anticipated albums and tours of 2023 and much more. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ItsTheReal and Blog Era Rap

Apr 10 2023 66 mins  
This week Jeff and Eric from ItsTheReal join Nyla and Mouse to talk headlines, hip hop gate keeping and Blog Era rap. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jones @ItsTheRealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Storytelling Rap Songs of All Time

Apr 03 2023 67 mins  
Nyla, Mouse and producer D- Block list the top Storytelling rap songs of all time. Find out how many of Biggie’s classics cracked our list. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Does Trap Karaoke Work?

Mar 27 2023 42 mins  
Our host Mouse Jones bring us into other the other side of his world, as the Trap Karaoke. Trap Karaoke is currently on tour wowing fans at arenas and clubs across the country. Mouse and Nyla get into the party works and what happens behind the scenes. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @m

The What’s Next: Who’s About To Blow In 2023?

Mar 20 2023 39 mins  
Mouse and Nyla predict which emerging artist are gong to own this year. Featuring West Coast representative, Gina Views. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jones @ginaviewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Black Hollywood

Mar 13 2023 75 mins  
This week on the The What? Star actor Marcus Callender (Wu-Tang: An American Saga) joins Mouse and Nyla to talk Wu-Tang and Power, The Oscars, Black TV and the future of black cinema.Tune in and comment in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate, comment and share. Follow: @thewhathiphoppod @nylasymoneee @mouse_jonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best Debut Album Rollouts

Mar 06 2023 62 mins  
On the first episode of Season 4, Nyla and Mouse discuss the Best Debut Album Rollouts in Hip Hop. One had a murder case, one had a car crash and one was shot 9 times, they all had huge records. You only get a chance to introduce yourself to the world once as Mouse and Nyla look back at the best debut album rollouts. Joining the discussion is Chris from Critics of Culture. Tune in