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NEW FROM THE ARCHIVES!

This week we’re opening up XXL Magazine’s June 2004 issue and taking a look at a very interesting moment in hip-hop history.

Shyne is on the cover. G-Unit is on the rise. Rawkus Records gets a deep dive. And the advertisements tell a fascinating story about how hip-hop’s audience and business were changing.

I’ll also be comparing the ads in this issue to the late-‘90s magazines I’ve covered—and the difference between music equipment ads and the 2004 mix of ringtones, adult entertainment and fake jewelry is WILD.

What did hip-hop look like in 2004, and what does this magazine tell us about where the culture was headed?

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A photograph can capture a moment, but the right photographer can capture an entire era.

This week on Music & Makeup: Behind the Beat I’m sitting down with photographer Randy Church to talk about the art of documenting the culture from behind the camera.

We’re getting into his beginnings as a photographer, how he found his visual language and what it means to preserve moments that might become part of hip-hop history.

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🎙️ NEW BEHIND THE BEAT THIS SATURDAY!

This week, I’m sitting down with Rasheed Chappell, one of the most respected voices in independent hip-hop.

We’re discussing his history in music, the artists and experiences that shaped him, working with legendary producers, and his latest projects including No Era for Margins.

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This Saturday at 12 PM, Music & Makeup: Behind the Beat welcomes producer and visual artist Hi_Post for an in-depth conversation about the art of making music and everything that happens beyond the beat.

We’re discussing his early days in production, his influences, the SP-404, and his creative chemistry with PEP57.

We’re also getting into a side of Hi_Post that deserves just as much attention: his visual work. From album artwork to art direction, we talk about translating the feeling of music into images and building a visual identity around a project.

If you love digging into how hip-hop gets made, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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This Saturday, we’re sitting down with Baltimore MC Ullnevano to talk about the creative world he’s built around hip-hop, basketball culture, and storytelling.

From The Ghost of Len Bias to his latest project Stephon Barbury, Ullnevano has created a catalog that goes way beyond the typical basketball references.

We’re getting into the concepts, lyricism, one-producer albums, nostalgia and yes… we’re definitely talking about that 90s basketball obsession. 🏀👀

🎬 New episode premieres Saturday at 12 PM EST on YouTube.

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New episode of Behind the Beat drops this Saturday at 12 PM ET on YouTube! 🎙️

I’m joined by Bloo Azul to talk about his creative process, collaborating with Pep57 and Passport Rav, and the stories behind Boreaga, 83rd Strike, and Bloo Velvet.

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This week on Behind the Beat, I’m sitting down with Spoda to talk about the making of his album Tuned In, his fully produced collaboration with Josh Lamont and the EP Destinies. We also get into how he approaches building cohesive projects, the importance of consistency in the underground, and the collaborations that have shaped his career.

A new episode drops Saturday at 12pm!

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This week on Behind the Beat, I’m joined by producer Wavy Da Ghawd! We dive into his creative process, the inspiration behind his instrumental album Victim of My Success, producing Twelve 24: The Nightmare with Eddie Kaine, and what it takes to build longevity as a producer.

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I’m revisiting one of my favorite shows from my early 20s: The Boondocks.

Beneath all the laughs was sharp commentary on celebrity culture, media, race, accountability, and the power of collective action. We’re diving into episodes like “The Trial of R. Kelly,” “The Story of Gangstalicious,” and “The Hunger Strike” to see what still holds up and what feels different nearly 20 years later.

If you grew up quoting this show or you’re curious why it’s still part of the conversation, you won’t want to miss this one.

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