That's Hip-Hop
We're 3 high school friends who share a common passion for Hip Hop. Each of us have created our own albums, performed or started our own channels, but this time, we are collaborating together to share our common bond over our love for hip hop. We are taking a journey into the music. Going album by album to dissect and share our experiences with the tracks. We release a new episode every Monday. Check us out and let us know what albums we should review next!
Episodes
147 episodes
#143 QUALITY ALBUM REVIEW #talibkweli
In this episode, Mark, Ali and Isaiah invite you into a rich, conversational breakdown of Talib Kweli’s Quality, his gritty-yet-conscious solo debut that keeps you hooked from the very first beat. Their camaraderie leaps off the mic as they tra...
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#142 DA FLATLYNERZ INTERVIEW - ORIGIN STORY & BROTHERHOOD, CREATIVE PROCESS, COMMUNITY & LONGEVITY
In a raw, unfiltered moment straight from the heart of the 909, the Flatliners—Octane and QP—step into the light as true architects of Inland Empire hip-hop culture. This isn't just an interview; it's a brotherhood celebration—a living, breathi...
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#141 LET GOD SORT EM OUT ALBUM REVIEW - #THECLIPSE
From the very opening lines—“Good morning, good, good evening...straight from the 909, it’s Mark Ali”—you’re thrust into the infectious energy of two hip-hop heads riffing on the return of Virginia’s legendary duo Clipse. Pusha T and Malice, on...
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#140 COPYWRITE INTERVIEW: THE RISE OF MHz & WEATHERMEN, MAKING THE HIGH EXHAULTED & WRITING PROCESS
The MHz Legacy veteran—famed for his venom-laced punchlines, intricate metaphors, and fearless honesty—traces his journey from a 14-year-old freestyler on a karaoke machine to dropping the cult-classic The High Exhaulted. From the moment Copywr...
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#139 #PERSiNAL INTERVIEW - HOSTING THE LIMELIGHT, THE IE SCENE, PERSiNAL'S STORY, & SINNER CHILD
SUPPORT PERSiNALBANDCAMP: https://persinal.bandcamp.com/INSTAGRAM: PERSINALOFFICIALSTREAMING: https://tr.ee/fYne5uIHyfIn a raw, energy-charged chat straight out of the 909, Personal (stylized “P E R S I N A L”) opens up beyo...
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#138 #TRIZZ INTERVIEW: AMB4 NEW RELEASE, UPCOMING ALBUM WITH #MIKESUMMERS AND HEADLINE 909DAY
MERCH & SOCIALS : LINKTR.EE/BIZZWITHTRIZZPRE-SAVE SLUM DAWN MILLIONIARE: VENICE.INK.TO/SLUM-DAWG-MILLIONAIRECAVI IN CURSIVE: https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/album/cavi-en-cursiveBASELINE CAVI: https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/a...
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#137 READY TO DIE ALBUM REVIEW #notoriousbig (#biggiesmalls)
In this deeply reflective and culturally rich episode Mark, Ali, and Isaiah from the 909 dive into the legacy of one of hip-hop’s most legendary figures: The Notorious B.I.G. With reverence and deep knowledge, they explore the lyrical genius, s...
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#136 COUNTRY GRAMMER ALBUM REVIEW #NELLY
In this episode, the crew dives deep into Nelly’s groundbreaking debut Country Grammar, an album that didn’t just introduce a new artist—it announced the arrival of an entirely new sound. Straight out of St. Louis, Nelly brought a melodic, feel...
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#135 ONLY BUILT FOR CUBAN LINX... ALBUM REVIEW #RAEKWON THE CHEF CO-STARRING GHOSTFACE KILLAH
In episode #135, hosts Mark Ali and Nesquik dive deep into one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time: Only Built for Cuban Linx… by Raekwon, co-starring Ghostface Killah. They explore how Raekwon’s 1995 solo debut didn’t just follo...
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#134 JAY KASAI INTERVIEW: THE IE MUSIC SCENE, KASAI'S CATALOG & RAPPING WITH CHARLES HAMILTON
Check out @jaykasai 's Work!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCi8pwWh3LvuXu9Q8H4l99Ag WEBSITE: jaykasai.comAudius: @JaykasaiSpotify: @jaykasa...
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#133 STANKONIA ALBUM REVIEW - #OUTKAST
In this vibrant and deeply engaging episode, the hosts of That's Hip-Hop dive into the kaleidoscopic genius of Stankonia, OutKast’s bold and genre-defying fourth studio album. From the electric jolt of “B.O.B.” to the emotional core of “Ms. Jac...
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#132 LET GOD SORT EM OUT ROLLOUT DISCUSSION - #CLIPSE
The return of Clipse is nothing short of monumental, and the crew from the 909 captures every ounce of that anticipation in this high-energy episode. In #132 LET GOD SORT 'EM OUT ROLLOUT DISCUSSION, Mark, Ali, and Nesquik dive deep into the buz...
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#131 Marshall Mathers LP Album Review #Eminem #SlimShady
In this electrifying breakdown of The Marshall Mathers LP, the crew from the 909—Mark, Ali, and Nesquik—dive deep into the mind of Slim Shady, unraveling the chaos, genius, and controversy that made Eminem’s third studio album a cultural bombsh...
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#130 FAM Likely Interview - Performing, New Music, IE's First Award Show, Building Platforms
In episode #130 of That’s Hip-Hop, the mic heats up with Inland Empire heavyweights Fam Likely—a dynamic duo composed of Tangent Wiggy and Diesel 5K1—bringing stories, lyricism, and legacy straight to the forefront. From the jump, the energy is...
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#129 THE INFAMOUS ALBUM REVIEW #MOBBDEEP
In episode #129 of That’s Hip-Hop, the crew dives deep into the cold, concrete world of The Infamous, Mobb Deep’s landmark 1995 album that brought the gritty sound of Queensbridge straight to your eardrums. From the moment Mark, Ali, and Nesqui...
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#127 INTERVIEW WITH SONNIE BABBLE: DISCUSSES THE IE MUSIC SCENE, MAKING MUSIC, AND BUILDING AN EMPIRE
In this powerful and heartfelt interview, Sonnie Babble, the Inland Empire's lyrical architect, sits down with Nesquik for an unforgettable deep dive into music, legacy, and purpose. From humble beginnings freestyling in San Bernardino parks to...
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#126 B.o.B PRESENTS: THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY ALBUM REVIEW #B.O.B #BOBBYRAY
In this vibrant and nostalgic episode, the crew from That’s Hip Hop dives headfirst into B.o.B’s genre-blending debut The Adventures of Bobby Ray, unpacking the brilliance and controversy that orbit this multifaceted At...
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#125 #MEMPHISREIGNS TALKS HIP-HOP'S GLOBAL INFLUENCE, CULTURAL ROOTS, CRAFTING VERSES, & PODCASTING
In episode #125, the podcast dives deep with underground hip-hop veteran Memphis Reigns, a lyrical craftsman with over two decades of stories, cyphers, and sonic adventures under his belt. The conversation kicks off with warmth and mutual respe...
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#124 DARKNESS AND OTHER COLORS ALBUM REVIEW - CHINO XL
In episode #124 of That’s Hip Hop, the crew dives deep into Darkness and Other Colors, the final lyrical testament from the razor-tongued titan, Chino XL. This isn’t just an album review—it’s a eulogy, an autopsy, and a celebr...
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#123 WHAT THE F*CK IS A JAY ELECTRONICA REVIEW #jayelectronica
In episode #123, titled “WHAT THE FCK IS A JAY ELECTRONICA REVIEW”*, the crew from "That's Hip-Hop" dive deep into the myth, mystique, and lyrical mastery of Jay Electronica — the elusive enigma of hip-hop. From J. Elect’s labyrinthine lyricism...
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