Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLifeAutor: 80z Babies

Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more.... #ThatLifeAutor: 80z Babies

Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife https://soundcloud.com/yinka/ah3Autor: 80z Babies

Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004. Timestamps: (0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove (1:00) Why this album? (2:47) Where was Yinka? (5:18) Where was Outlaw? (9:03) Critical reception (10:15) Outlaw grades the album (12:00) Overarching highligh…

The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999. Timestamps: (0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka? (1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes? (4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged (6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album? (9…

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies. Timestamps: (1:22) Outlaw's #5 (5:17) Outlaw's #4 (7:07) Outlaw's #3 (14:13) Outlaw's #2 (22:00) Outlaw's #1 (25:50) Yinka's #5 (27:44) Yinka's #4-1 (31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention (32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks (35:15) recapAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002. Timestamps: (1:30) Where was Yinka? (3:38) Where was Jaz? (4:06) Where was Outlaw? (6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist? (7:48) Critica…

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 whitest songs of all time. Timestamps: (1:13) Outlaw #5 (3:26) Outlaw #4 (4:30) Outlaw #3 (6:16) Outlaw #2 (7:39) Outlaw #1 (9:30) Yinka shares a story about Outlaw's #1 pick (12:17) Yinka #5 (13:37) Yinka #4 (15:20) Yinka #3 (16:28) Yinka #2 (16:55) Yinka #1 (18:33) Honorable mentions…

The 80z Babies discuss the 4th studio album by ScHoolboy Q entitled Blank Face LP released on July 8, 2016. Timestamps: (0:25) WHy are we doing tHis album? Is it ScHoolBoy Q's best? (1:17) Outlaw skips aHead to rate tHe album (3:04) WHere was Yinka? (5:38) WHere was Outlaw? (7:54) Critical Reception (9:15) Yinka was Hurt by CrasH Talk (10:08) Overa…

The 80z Babies cover the fifth studio album from Queensbridge legend Nas. Timestamps: (0:18) Is this album Tribute worthy? (1:18) Is this album inextricably linked to Blueprint? (2:03) Is this Nas' Makaveli? It's centered around a diss track, and addresses his haters (4:35) Critical Reception. The Source is the only major publication to give it a s…

The 80z Babies discuss the debut album from Bompton, California's YG entitled My Krazy Life released March 18, 2014.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by Haas to discuss the 25 year anniversary of Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson. Timestamps: (0:47) Is this a "woman empowerment" album? What does a "woman empowerment" album feel like? (5:04) Where was Jaz? (11:09) Where was Yinka? (16:15) Where was Outlaw? (19:25) Critical reception (34:33) Overarching highlights (36:40) Is V…

The 80z Babies tackle the latest album from Freddie Gibbs, Soul Sold Separately. Timestamps: (0:21) Is it fair to call this his first major label album? (1:57) Don't let the trolls win (3:45) Yinka didn't know how Outlaw would receive the album (4:24) Outlaw feels the high volume of output devalues the art (6:58) Yinka was salty that Couldn't Be Do…

The 80z Babies discuss Jesus Price Superstar by the legendary Sean Price. Disclaimer: Yinka was under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us. #80zBabies Timestamps: (0:49) Why this album? Who is Sean Price? Does he have the best rebrand in Hip Hop history? (1:48) Boot Camp Click discussion (6:05) Where was Yinka? (7…

The 80z Babies are joined by Nick Rosenberg in a full on rap nerd discussion stemming from the conversation on Madvillainy. The conversation takes us from Nick's hiphop beginnings as a fan of "Parents Just Don't Understand" to the early days of the Low Budget crew and even a stint at Rawkus Records. Enjoy the tangents! (1:20) Introducing Nick Rosen…

The 80z Babies pay tribute to The Fix which is the seventh studio album from the legendary Scarface. Time Stamps:(0:38) We're finally doing a Scarface episode. Why the long wait?(3:40) Where was Outlaw? Is Scarface big in Chocolate City DC?(7:12) Where was Yinka? Is "My Block" Scarface's most representative song of what the artist is about?(10:00) …

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the debut album from supergroup Blu & Exile. Timestamps: (0:57) This is an album we think our fans will enjoy(1:13) Is this the last great underground hip hop album?(3:40) Where was Yinka?(4:45) Where was Outlaw?(10:42) Critical reception(11:22) Is this a throwback album even for 2007?(12:15) Overarching highlights(18:…

The 80z Babies attempt to tackle the 9th studio album from hiphop titan Jay-Z, entitled Kingdom Come, with another Make it a Classic. Timestamps: (0:32) What was Jay Z doing before this release?(1:45) Did anyone actually believe Jay Z was retired?(2:40) Why do we cover so many Jay Z albums? What can you expect from every project?(6:15) Can a rapper…

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Funkmaster Flex's 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Funk Flex project?(2:53) Where was Yinka?(5:30) Where was Outlaw?(10:53) Is Vol 3 Funk Flex's best mixtape?(12:02) Critical Reception(14:52) Overarching Lowlights(18:44) Overarching Highlights(20:27) Track for track analysis(21:36) Do we need to h…

Back by Popular Demand: The 80z Babies own DJ Yinka Diz drops another summer selection with an eclectic blend of AfroBeats, Trap, Dance, and.....y'all get the picture. #ThatLife #AH2 Tracklist Yinka Diz – Black Panther Intro Eazi – Thank You (Acoustic) Ckay – Love Nwantiti Burna Boy – Last Last Drake – Controlla Tems – Free Mind Capella Grey – Gyal…

The 80z Babies discuss the "Gatekeepers" conversation as is relates to the tiff between Conway and Funkmaster FlexAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to "Da Real World", the sophomore album by legendary VA emcee/producer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott released June 22nd, 1999. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Missy Elliott album?(1:38) How were you introduced to new artists?(3:00) Thoughts on Timbaland & Magoo debut album(5:15) Where was Yinka?(9:43) Where was Outlaw?(11:11) C…

Fan Sourced: As requested, the 80z Babies tackle the debut album from Brooklyn emcee Fabolous entitled Ghetto Fabolous, released September 11, 2001. Timestamps: (0:42) Why this Fabolous album to Make a Classic?(1:35) Remembering the William Holla family(3:09) Does Fabolous have a classic album in his catalog? Is he a better mixtape artist?(4:45) Wh…

The 80z Babies discuss 534, the fourth studio album from Roc A Fella's Memphis Bleek. Timestamps: (1:09) Initial thoughts on the album and Memphis Bleek(4:22) Where was Outlaw?(6:19) Where was Yinka?(12:33) Critical reception(14:39) Overarching highlights(19:08) Overarching lowlights(20:44) Should Dear Summer have been on the album? Was Memphis Ble…

The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar. The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies. Let us know in the comments which format you prefer. #80zBabiesAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records. Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion?(2:43) Where was Yinka?(3:15) Where was Outlaw?(4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter?(7:26) Wh…

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Nick Rosenberg as they pay tribute to MF Doom and Madlib's Madvillainy released on Stones Throw Records on March 23, 2004. Timestamps:(0:25) introducing nick rosenberg(2:50) why did we wait so long to discuss this album?(4:40) where were nick?(8:02) where was outlaw?(12:50) where was yinka?(22:55) critical…

The 80z Babies are joined by D.L. "Wise" Chandler of Hip-Hop Wired to discuss Planet Asia's The Medicine released October 3, 2006. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies D.L. Chandler: @dlchandler123 Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebeAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies head back west as Yinka attempts to hip Outlaw to Kurupt's sophomore solo album "Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha", released on November 16, 1999. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebeAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies continue their Soulquarian run of albums with a tribute discussion of Common's Like Water for Chocolate released March 28, 2000. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebeAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies discuss the 2022 documentary film about the life of Kanye West entitled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie & Chike. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebeAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss and pay tribute the sophomore effort by D'Angelo - Voodoo, released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebeAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies celebrate the 13th anniversary of Drake's So Far Gone, released February 13, 2009. Episode Timestamps: (1:00) Is this a mixtape or an album? (2:06) Why are we revisiting this particular album? (5:52) Where were you when this project was released? (8:02) Obama’s election and inauguration (16:42) Critical reception (18:00) Overarching …

The 80z Babies discuss the album Control System by TDE emcee Ab-Soul.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabiesAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode feature's Yinka's top 5.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode features Outlaw's top 5.Autor: 80z Babies

On the heels of its 15th anniversary the 80z Babies explore the sophomore studio album from Virginia duo Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury, released on November 28th, 2006.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies discuss Wu Tang: An American Saga, Kanye's Drink Champs Interview, Scottie Pippen's new book (Unguarded), and more.Autor: 80z Babies

Coming on the heels of its 25th anniversary, the 80z Babies bring it back to the Wu chamber as Outlaw schools Yinka on one of his favorites, the debut album from Ghostface Killah - Ironman released October 29, 1996.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies give the Make it a Classic treatment to the self titled Def Jam debut album from fellow podcaster Joe Budden released June 10, 2003.Autor: 80z Babies

The fellas discuss the debut album by State Property's Freeway, Philadelphia Freeway - released February 23, 2003. Highlights Include: 1. What We Do 2. All My Life 3. Flipside 4. AlrightAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by Calmont as they attempt to make Tribe's The Love Movement a classic.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sixth studio album by Jay-Z, The Blueprint, released on September 11th, 2001. Album Highlights Include: 1. The Ruler's Back 2. Takeover 3. All I NeedAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sophomore album from the legendary Outkast - ATLiens, released August 27, 1996. Album Highlights Include: 1. ATLiens 2. Elevators 3. MillenniumAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Beshou to discuss the release of Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip-hop and Rap, releasing Friday, August 20th, 2021.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies tackle their first mixtape/album from the "Blog Era", Wiz Khalifa's Kush and OJ released April 14, 2010. Highlights from the project include: 1. Mezmorized 2. Never Been 3. Slim Skit and more.... #80zBabiesAutor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Ridin Dirty, the third studio album by UGK released July 30th, 1996.Autor: 80z Babies

The 80z Babies discuss RJD2's Deadringer, released July 23, 2002.Autor: 80z Babies