Episodes

  • Unveiling the Unheard Stories: Draptomaniax Uncovers the Hidden Beats of History

    Unveiling the Unheard Stories: Draptomaniax Uncovers the Hidden Beats of History
    Jul 11 2023
    From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious, and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • THE BEST OF HIP HOP RAISED ME

    THE BEST OF HIP HOP RAISED ME
    Jan 3 2022
    For the final episode of this season, DJ Semtex looks back at some of the key moments; From Public Enemy's Chuck D fighting the power, Ghetts and Robert Greene talking about the use of power of Rap, to Sarkodie breaking down the importance of his fans, KidEight taking his art to the next level and changing the rules on how we view art and music. 2021 was a great year for the 'Hip Hop Raised Me' podcast, 2022 will be even better. Watch out for the next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • ALPHA 23: DJ Semtex Wraps Up 2021 With Atlanta Rapper Alpha 23

    ALPHA 23: DJ Semtex Wraps Up 2021 With Atlanta Rapper Alpha 23
    Dec 27 2021
    For the last episode of the season, and the year, DJ Semtex wraps up 2021 with Atlanta rapper Alpha 23 to talk about Hip Hop's impact in the metaverse, music NFTs, the greatness of Playboi Cart's 'Whole Lotta Red', the best album of 2021, who could really stand on a Verzuz stage next to Jay-Z, and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • ALLAN KINGDOM: Art Is The Utility.

    ALLAN KINGDOM: Art Is The Utility.
    Dec 20 2021
    You’ve been rocking with Allan Kingdom since he collaborated with Kanye West on the legendary club banger ‘All Day’. Several years later he is at the forefront of the Web 3.0 revolution taking  place with gaming, art, and music. DJ Semtex talks the future of music with Allan Kingdom on the latest episode of the ‘Hip Hop Raised Me’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • HALEEK MAUL: This Is All Experimentation Around Internet Sold Property & Ownership, And How The Fan & Artist Relationship Can Become Deeper.

    HALEEK MAUL: This Is All Experimentation Around Internet Sold Property & Ownership, And How The Fan & Artist Relationship Can Become Deeper.
    Dec 13 2021
    While we are all getting our heads around the concept of the metaverse, Web 3.0, and NFTS. Many artists are embracing these new advances in tech immediately with their own communities of fans. Which is why DJ Semtex caught up with forward thinking Rapper / Producer Haleek Maul during the middle of an auction for one of his songs on the Ethereum blockchain. At the start of the conversation a fan had just offered 25 eth for Haleek's latest track 'Violate', which is almost equivalent to a staggering $100,000 for one track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • KIDEIGHT: It’s Not About Me, it’s About What I Do.

    KIDEIGHT: It’s Not About Me, it’s About What I Do.
    Dec 6 2021
    Artwork is as important as the actual music. It tells the story behind an artists body of work, trends, genres, and reinforces the culture. KidEight is a digital artist who has created some of the most iconic logos and artwork for some of the biggest Hip Hop artists. Earlier this year he made the transition from taking client work to focus on launching his own brands of Hip Hop influenced artistry across web 3.0 platforms. Trailblazing new ways of distributing art across blockchains, building communities, and inspiring new generations of creatives. DJ Semtex connected with KidEight for the full story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • BLAQBONEZ: I Am Just Going To Go On My Own Path, Make My Kind Of Music & See Where That Takes Me,

    BLAQBONEZ: I Am Just Going To Go On My Own Path, Make My Kind Of Music & See Where That Takes Me,
    Nov 29 2021
    There's a lot happening in the world of Hip Hop right now. So DJ Semtex caught up with BlaqBones, the self proclaimed 'Best Rapper in Africa' to talk about the 2022 Grammy nominations, Kanye West, Drake, African Rap, and the success of his most recent album 'Sex Over Love', and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • JID: Coming Into A Full Circle Moment, I Think This Gonna Be Like The Best Project My Fans Ever Heard!

    JID: Coming Into A Full Circle Moment, I Think This Gonna Be Like The Best Project My Fans Ever Heard!
    Nov 22 2021
    Lyricism matters. Real Rap is as important as it ever was. In an era of commercial watered down microwave music, labels such as J Cole's Dreamville are the developing ground for elite lyrical wizardry. JID is one of the artists artists that has flourished and evolved under the guidance of Cole. DJ Semtex caught up with JID to talk about his recent collaborations with Imagine Dragons, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, what he has in store for 2022, and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins