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Sean Kantrowitz connects with hip hop's biggest fans – rappers, DJs, producers, writers, comedians, actors, and everything in between – to test their rap trivia skills, discuss their careers, dissect albums, and talk about how the music changed their lives. 

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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Potential sacred cow alert: Sean and MidaZ return to the Making Illmatic format for De La Soul's fourth album 'Stakes is High' with special guest DJ Steve1der. Which 10 songs make the cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Zilla Rocca: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on July 20, 2020 A classic pull from the archives with writer/actor/producer/DJ Diallo Riddle. The brilliant showrunner ('Southside' and 'Sherman's Showcase') and host of the ONE SONG podcast geeks out on some hip hop minutia, shares his own perspective as a fan and DJ, and puts his trivia skills to the test. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Diallo Riddle: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Potential sacred cow alert: Sean and MidaZ return to the Making Illmatic format for De La Soul's fourth album 'Stakes is High' with special guest DJ Steve1der. Which 10 songs make the cut? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Steve1der: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: October 28, 2020 For nearly two decades, producer/musician RJD2 has put his own unique spin on the genre of instrumental hip hop. RJ's music has always been a compelling listen, with or without vocals – but he's also collaborated with a gang of artists, including rapper Blueprint (under the Soul Position moniker), as well as projects with singer Aaron Livingston (pka Son Little) and underground legend Aceyalone. Along the way, RJ has produced songs for commercials and TV shows – in fact, an instrumental of one of his songs was used as the theme to AMC's smash hit show 'Mad Men.' RJ's most recent project is 'The Fun Ones,' released on his own record label RJ's Electrical Connections. Songs we explore in this episode: "Indoor S'mores" ('The Fun Ones', 2020) "A Beautiful Mine" ('Magnificent City', 2006) "Wander" (Icebird 'The Abandoned Lullaby', 2011) "Someday" ('The Third Hand', 2007) "The Stranger" ('The Colossus', 2010) "Ring Finger" ('Since We Last Spoke', 2004) "Saboteur" feat Phonte Coleman ('Dame Fortune', 2016) Rjd2: Twitter | Instagram
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Things take a conceptual turn in this installment of the Making Illmatic series, as Sean and MidaZ are joined by writer/journalist Kevito Clark to dissect Sticky Fingaz's debut narrative album 'Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones'. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Kevito Clark: Instagram
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: October 14, 2020 J-Live is unparalleled as a writer in the craft of hip hop. He first got his start in the mid-90s with 'The Best Part,' a classic debut that was shelved and eventually bootlegged to the masses. Since then, he's also developed more as a DJ and producer over the course of a dozen independent projects that he's since released. A true student of the game, J-Live's attention to detail makes him the perfect candidate to dive into the stories behind songs in his catalog. In this episode, we explore: "Ya Momma So Black" (How Much is Water?, 2015) "Braggin' Writes (Revisited)" (12-inch single/'The Best Part', 1996/2001) "The Upgrade" feat Oddisee + Posdnuos ('Then What Happened?', 2008) "Like This Anna" ('All of the Above', 2002) "Watch Sun Watch" feat. YC the Cynic ('S.P.T.A. Said Person of That Ability', 2011) "Walk Like" ('Around the Sun', 2014) "Anotha Hip Hop Song" ('At The Date Of This Writing', 2019) Learn how J-Live's trademark part of his stage show was created somewhat by accident, the story behind the delay and shelving of his classic first album, what motivates him to self-produce vs. working with other producers on his albums, and the process by which he constructs so many of his intricately-conceived songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter J-Live: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean rides solo on this episode and presents his Top 10 Underrated J-Dilla productions/songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Original Broadcast: March 21, 2021 Hip-hop indie pioneer Sage Francis sits down to talk about the stories surrounding five randomly-selected songs from his catalog. "Jah Didn't Kill Johnny" ('A Healthy Distrust', 2005) "Grace" ('Copper Gone,' 2014) "Doomage" feat. Brother Ali and Slug (prod. MF DOOM) (Non-Prophets "Damage" single, 2004) "Whoremonger" ('Still Sickly Business,' 2005) "Underground For Dummies" ('Human the Death Dance', 2007) The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Sage Francis: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Making Illmatic returns in 2024 with Sean and MidaZ joining ranks with Jamal Gasol to attempt to trim DMX's debut 'It's Dark and Hell is Hot' down to just 10 songs. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter Jamal Gasol: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on March 10, 2021 It's a Questions Classic as voted on by the Patreon! Sean is joined by producer Marco Polo for some stories from throughout his career, geeking out on some rap fan ish, and of course some hip-hop trivia. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Marco Polo: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Kidz in the Hall (Naledge and Double-0) revisit seven randomly-selected songs from their catalog and reflect on two decades in the rap game, covering stories from the Rawkus Records era, collaborating with their peers in the Blog Era, and redefining what artistry looks like in your 40s with their latest album 'Adulting Anonymous.' Songs in the shuffle: "Oh My God" feat Ro$$ Mac ('Adulting Anonymous', 2023) "Jukebox" feat MC Lyte ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) "Life I Know" ('The Professional Leisure Tour', 2009) "The Pledge" feat Sean Price and Buckshot ('The In Crowd,' 2008) "Get Fly pt 2" feat Sean Kantrowitz and J. Ivy ('Adulting Anonymous,' 2023) "Crash Dummy" feat Killa Kyleon ('Occasion,' 2011) "Do It All Again" ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Kidz in the Hall: @kidzinthehall (IG) Naledge: @naledgesince82 (IG), @naledgesince82 (X) Double-0: @godouble0 (IG), @godouble0 (X) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean and MidaZ catch up on a variety of subjects including: analyzing the writing styles of different rappers, Black Thought's new book, Midaz's latest album with Planet Asia (And 1 Rap Shit), the difference between making and receiving art, the lost episode of Making Illmatic, and more. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ the BEAST: Instagram | Twitter
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Alaska (Questions Classic)

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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Originally broadcast on September 30, 2021 It's a Questions Classic as voted on by the Patreon! Sean sits down with Alaska (Hangar 18, Call Out Culture podcast) for some rap trivia and musings on all things indie hip-hop (and beyond). The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Making Illmatic makes its long-awaited return as Sean, MidaZ, and guest Orion revisit Method Man's sophomore album 'Tical 2000: Judgment Day.' What 10 songs make the cut and where does the album stand after getting the Making Illmatic treatment? The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter MidaZ: Instagram | Twitter Orion: Instagram
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean, Optiks, and Mean Joe Scheme are celebrating the genius and vast catalog of Q-Tip with this special 'Making Tip-Matic'. The trio present their favorite Q-Tip produced/featuring songs and dig down some Abstract rabbitholes. The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter Optiks: Instagram | Twitter Mean Joe Scheme: Instagram | Twitter
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME WHERE BROOKLYN AT, WHERE BROOKLYN AT? Sean and Donwill team up for a live podcast/game with the Almanac of Rap Questions at Bierwax BK with special guest comedians Josh Gondelman and Petey DeAbreu. This is live chaos in the best way possible with plenty of laughs and insightful rap rabbitholes for you to explore. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Donwill: @donwill (IG), @donwill (X) Josh Gondelman: @joshgondelman (IG), @joshgondelman (X) Petey DeAbreu: @pdeezjokes (IG), @pdeezjokes (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Live from Top Shelf Premium/Vintage on First in Hoboken, NJ! Sean sits down with Fatboi Sharif for a live conversation and trivia game with Optiks on the 1s and 2s. Stay tuned at the end for a special performance by Fatboi Sharif. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Optiks: @thisisoptiks (IG) @thisisoptiks (X) Fatboi Sharif: @fatboi_sharif (IG) @fatboyprospect (X) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Live from Bierwax Queens! Sean and Donwill team up for a live podcast/game with special guests ItsTheReal (The Blog Era, A Waste of Time). This is a triple podcast threat with plenty of random rabbit holes and hip-hop minutia for your listening pleasure. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Donwill: @donwill (IG), @donwill (X) ItsTheReal: @itsthereal (IG), @itsthereal (X) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com
RSVP to the Almanac of Rap Questions Shows: questionshiphop.com Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Quick plug. The Questions is coming to NYC this week: Thursday 10/12 - Bierwax Queens w/ ItsTheReal Monday 10/16 - Top Shelf Premium w/ Fatboi Sharif Tuesday 10/17 - Bierwax Brooklyn w/ Josh Gondelman and Petey DeAbreu The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com
Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Sean and MidaZ return for another installment in the Making Illmatic series. They're joined by Torae as the trio revisit Jay-Z's fifth album 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia' and attempt to see if the album is improved or hurt by cutting it down to 10 songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (Twitter) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (Twitter) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG), @midaz (Twitter) Mean Joe Scheme: @meanjoescheme (IG), @meanjoescheme (Twitter) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com
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