Take It Personal (Ep 187: Party Grooves)

Take It Personal (Ep 187: Party Grooves)

On Episode 187 of Take It Personal Radio, we're officially entering the summertime season. Last episode was full of beef, murder and mayhem, so despite being Ep 187, we decided to hit you with our first summertime show. Just good party vibes for the car rides, poolside lounging, beach days and backyard barbecues. We've got music from Little Shawn, Miilkbone, Tracey Lee, AZ, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Busta Rhymes, SWV, Raekwon, The Beatnuts, KRS-One, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Gang Starr, Trigger Tha Gambler, Lords of the Underground, Da Brat, Jay-Z, Groove Theory, Big Pun, Redman and much more. At the break, we dive into these party grooves and give away prizes courtesy of Boundless Audio, Homage and Mr. Chico International. Plus, one lucky listener will take home a pack of Take It Personal baseball cards. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio] 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ [https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/] 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/TakeItPersonal]  🎧 Listen on:  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://player.fm/series/3596383]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676]  • Mike’s Hot Honey [https://mikeshothoney.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]• B-Side Buttons [https://www.bsidebuttons.com/] — use code TIP25 for 25% off • Get On Down [https://getondown.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Homage [https://www.homage.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Mr. Chico International [https://chicointernational.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Boundless Audio [https://boundlessaudio.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Late Night Record Pool [https://latenightrecordpool.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — use code TIP10 for 10% off  You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.

Take It Personal (Ep 186: Beef)

On Episode 186 of Take It Personal Radio, we're diving headfirst into one of hip-hop's most compelling traditions: the beef record. We've assembled some of the greatest diss tracks and rivalries in rap history and woven them into one cinematic audio documentary. From Boogie Down Productions vs. MC Shan and LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee, Hammer, Ice-T and Canibus to N.W.A vs. Ice Cube, Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and 2Pac vs. everybody, we explore the battles that shaped the culture. We also revisit clashes including Ice Cube vs. Cypress Hill, Ice Cube vs. Common, DJ Quik vs. MC Eiht, Uncle Luke vs. Dr. Dre, and more. There’s far too much history to cover in a single episode, but we do what TIP does best: deliver a carefully curated, immersive listening experience packed with legendary records, unforgettable moments, and the stories behind hip-hop’s most infamous feuds. Press play and experience the beefs that helped define rap music.  At the break, we dissect these rap beefs. The good ones, the bad ones, even the embarrassing ones. And we have a bunch of giveaways as well thanks to Boundless Audio, Mike's Hot Honey, Homage, Get On Down Records, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico International and the Late Night Record Pool.  • Mike’s Hot Honey [https://mikeshothoney.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • B-Side Buttons [https://www.bsidebuttons.com/] — use code TIP25 for 25% off • Get On Down [https://getondown.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Homage [https://www.homage.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Mr. Chico International [https://chicointernational.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Boundless Audio [https://boundlessaudio.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Late Night Record Pool [https://latenightrecordpool.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — use code TIP10 for 10% off  You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.  📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio] 🛒Store: ⁠⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/] 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/TakeItPersonal]  🎧 Listen on:  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://player.fm/series/3596383]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676]

Take It Personal (Ep 185: Hip-Hop Quotables Pt. 2)

On Episode 185 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re bringing you the second installment of our Hip-Hop Quotables series. This time around, we’ve got verses from Kurupt, Common, Prodigy, Keith Murray, Jadakiss, Scarface, Eminem, Black Thought and more. At the break, we dissect some of these quotables. We talk Biggie, Keith Murray, and even get into a few unpopular opinions—which is always fun.   Shouts to our sponsors Mike’s Hot Honey, Homage, Boundless Audio, Get On Down, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico, and Late Night Record Pool. Keep it locked for some incredibly dope giveaways all summer long, right here on Take It Personal Radio. • Mike’s Hot Honey [https://mikeshothoney.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • B-Side Buttons [https://www.bsidebuttons.com/] — use code TIP25 for 25% off • Get On Down [https://getondown.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Homage [https://www.homage.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Mr. Chico International [https://chicointernational.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Boundless Audio [https://boundlessaudio.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Late Night Record Pool [https://latenightrecordpool.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — use code TIP10 for 10% off  You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio] 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ [https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/] 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/TakeItPersonal]  🎧 Listen on:  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://player.fm/series/3596383]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676]

Take It Personal (Ep 184: Hip-Hop Quotables)

On Episode 184 of Take It Personal Radio, we bring you the first installment of Hip-Hop Quotables. We’ve selected a collection of memorable verses and put them together for an incredible show. Featuring verses from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap, LL Cool J, Redman, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, Big L, Canibus, Big Pun, Inspectah Deck, Mos Def, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jay Electronica, Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM and more. This is Part 1 of Hip-Hop Quotables. The replay value is off the charts on this one—and we’re just getting started. Reminder: 5/1 is the last day to order our newest TIPSober! baseball cards: https://sell-out.co.uk/take-it-personal [https://sell-out.co.uk/take-it-personal] You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio] 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ [https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/] 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/TakeItPersonal]  🎧 Listen on:  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://player.fm/series/3596383]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134]  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676]

Take It Personal Flashback (Ode To 1992)

On today's flashback episode, we're hitting you with our '92 celebration,  and we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team. Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few. At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music. Thanks to our extended family, the listeners. We appreciate your continued support, whether it's copping merch or being a Patreon member. Your contributions are what helps fuel this machine and we can't thank you enough. Remember, all of our episodes can be downloaded (for free) directly on our website or you can stream on all major platforms! You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠ [https://instagram.com/takeitpersonalradio] 🛒Store: ⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ [https://takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com/] 💖 Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠ [https://patreon.com/TakeItPersonal]  🎧 Listen on:  * ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/id1175478134]  * ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99e795cf-e436-4c49-8702-6e757a8f9d63]  * ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7mIsDmpjU5VX4tUzndHl24?si=86da39f899ac4149]  * ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/take-it-personal-radio/PC:1001105506]  * ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-take-it-personal-radio-210740328]  * ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠ [https://player.fm/series/3596383]  * ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/take-it-personal-radio-5824134]  * ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@takeitpersonalvevo4676]