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  • Is J Dilla's 'Cold Steel' his most underrated track?

    Is J Dilla's 'Cold Steel' his most underrated track?
    Mar 24 2026

    FULL EPISODE: https://bit.ly/3KNCuT9

    Welcome to a sneek peek of our J Dilla series over at the Patreon, and today we're talking about his epic production from Phat Kat's 'Carte Blanche' album in 2007, specifically the cut featuring Elzhi - 'Cold Steel'. And joining us in the hot seat is our main man SonRaw - strap in! 🔥

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    18 m
  • Top 10 GZA Songs (Patreon Clip)

    Top 10 GZA Songs (Patreon Clip)
    Mar 9 2026

    FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/top-10-gza-songs-99616732

    Suuuuuuuuuuu!! Yes, we bring you a sneak peek into what's happening over at the Crate 808 Patreon and our GZA Wu-Tang Chronicles.

    The Wu Avengers (Dan O from Freemusic Empire and Tokyo Cigar) join us to break down their ultimate cuts from The Genius, and reflect on his incredible legacy in hip hop.

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    37 m
  • Where Does '656' Rank in Roc Marciano's Catalogue? | Ep. 195

    Where Does '656' Rank in Roc Marciano's Catalogue? | Ep. 195
    Mar 1 2026

    Yo yo yo people, it's time to check in with the rap GOAT who's a dick, who insists to piss in the lobster bisque, the man who's been taking risks, that's the way this is - if you rating the pen, if he ain't top 10, the list was created by atheists!!

    Yes, it's 2026 and the legend that is Roc Marciano is still reminding us of his genius. We dig into the prime cuts of his latest offering and put up a futile attempt to rank the man's incredible discography.

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    Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑

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    90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲

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    00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Little Brother's 3-Album Run w/ Sean Kantrowitz | Ep. 194

    Little Brother's 3-Album Run w/ Sean Kantrowitz | Ep. 194
    Feb 17 2026
    Yo yo yo, we're here once again to dig deep into one of the greatest three-album runs in rap history - and today it's all about 9th Wonder, Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh aka Little Brother. In the hot seat we have a Little Brother superfan - writer, producer and podcaster extraordinaire, Sean Kantrowitz! We travel back through this incredible group's catalogue whilst hitting up guests Dart Adams, Nate LeBlanc (Dad Bod Rap Pod) and The Extraordinary Rap crew. Run The Listening (2003) The Minstrel Show (2005) Get Back (2007) Show Notes (with Promo) How LB changed hip hop (00:00)The Listening (21:10)Dart Adams (29:50)Nate LeBlanc from Dad Bod Rap Pod (49:50)The Minstrel Show (52:40)Extraordinary Rap crew (1:15:00)Get Back (1:16:00) 🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨 Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness: MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548 Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560 The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894 J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555 Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748 90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267 00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275 —————— Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com
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    1 h y 43 m
  • DMX's 3-Album Run | Ep. 193

    DMX's 3-Album Run | Ep. 193
    Dec 23 2025
    Yo yo yo, welcome back to our ongoing series looking at the greatest three-album runs in hip hop history - and today is a special one. Today we're talking about a run that transcended hip hop and smashed straight into mainstream pop culture…yes, it's all about that man DMX. And with us to discuss this colossus is a stacked guest list, including founder of Trapital and podcaster who digs into the business of hip hop…Dan Runcie is in the house! As well as Dan, we've got takes from the likes of Dart Adams, Justin Hunte, Zilla Rocca, SonRaw, The Next Movement Podcast and the Extraordinary Rap crew. Album Run It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998) Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998) ... And Then There Was X (1999) Show Notes The legend of DMX (00:00)Why this is a GOAT album run (22:00)How did DMX change through time? (26:30)First impressions of DMX (32:00)SonRaw - Where did hip hop go after DMX? (36:30)Wildest DMX moments (49:20)Zilla Rocca - Does X have the best voice in rap? (1:09:40)It's Dark and Hell is Hot (1:20:30)5-Mic Moment: Ruff Ryders' Anthem (1:22:00)Top tracks from Dark and Hell is Hot + X's rawness (1:31:00)Rappers who changed their voice on a track (1:36:50)Dart Adams - How DMX helped traumatised people (1:41:50)Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1:49:20)5-Mic Moment: Slippin' (1:58:50)Next Movement Podcast + Justin Hunte on DMX (2:16:00)…And Then There Was X + 5-Mic Moment: Party Up (2:24:40)Extraordinary Rap crew + Justin Hunte on DMX (2:41:10)DMX's legacy (2:47:10) 🚨 Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/crate808 🚨 Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness: MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548 Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝 Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560 The Rawkus Chronicles 💎 We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894 J Dilla Series 🍩 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555 Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑 All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748 90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267 00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿 For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275 —————— Catch all our Spotify playlists here… Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uSa552 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crate808 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crate_808 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crate808 Website: https://www.crate808.com
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    3 h y 3 m
  • Nas + DJ Premier's 'Light-Years' DELIVERS | Ep. 192

    Nas + DJ Premier's 'Light-Years' DELIVERS | Ep. 192
    Dec 14 2025

    This one is truly special, as two GOATs combine to bring us what most heads deemed the Holy Grail form back in the day - Nas and Preemo finally combine for a whole record, and drop 'Light-Years'.

    We review the album and speak on numerous topics, including thoughts on Preemo's production style in the modern era, Nas' elite pen, what this album means to us and much more.

    Show Notes

    • Track-by-track review (08:40)
    • One Hand on the Steering Wheel Tracks (55:00)

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    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    The Rawkus Chronicles 💎

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    J Dilla Series 🍩

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

    90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    ——————

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    1 h y 31 m
  • Why De La Soul's 'Cabin in the Sky' is Essential | Ep. 191

    Why De La Soul's 'Cabin in the Sky' is Essential | Ep. 191
    Dec 11 2025

    Today we dig into one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time - De La Soul. After losing Trugoy in 2023, the group are back proving that the magic number is still THREE 🙏

    As they drop their latest release, 'Cabin in the Sky', we bring thoughts on why this may be one of the albums of the year, how Nas and Mass Appeal bet big on the hip hop golden era and won, and ask if Nas is the Feature King of 2025 👑

    Show Notes

    • Nas: Feature King of 2025? (16:20)
    • Album review (19:50)

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    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    The Rawkus Chronicles 💎

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    J Dilla Series 🍩

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

    90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    ——————

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    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

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    1 h y 1 m
  • 'Supreme Clientele 2': Worth the Wait? | Ep. 190

    'Supreme Clientele 2': Worth the Wait? | Ep. 190
    Sep 17 2025

    THANK GOD FOR MY WALLABEE SHOE, IT DONE SAVED ME!

    Yes people, Ghostface Killah returns with the sequel to his landmark classic - 'Supreme Clientele 2' is here 🤯

    But is it worth the wait? Or yet another false dawn in the Wu-Tang Clan chronicles? Tune in to get our breakdown 🎧

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    Wu-Tang Chronicles Series 🐝

    Our Wu series travels through the entire Clan dynasty, giving you reviews of every solo album from members, including some MARATHON sessions. A must for every Wu-Tang Clan fan 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96560

    The Rawkus Chronicles 💎

    We chronicle the rise and fall of one of hip hop's most important record labels, with a roster that'll bring tears to your eyes 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/524894

    J Dilla Series 🍩

    Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into Jay Dee's collection 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/96555

    Nas: Digging in the Crates 👑

    All the Nasir Jones fans can dig into our collection of episodes focused entirely on the GOAT 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/700748

    90's Hidden Gem Rap Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the 1990s golden era and discover the RIDICULOUS hidden gem albums. We're talking Diamond D, Funkdoobiest, Da Lench Mob and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161267

    00's Hip Hop Album Reviews 💿

    For the heads who wanna travel back to the noughties and discover the hidden gem hip hop albums from that decade. We're talking Nas, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Common and more 📲

    https://www.patreon.com/collection/161275

    ——————

    Catch all our Spotify playlists here…

    Crate 808 Bangers: https://spoti.fi/3WjrSAj

    Slept-On DJ Premier Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iw4yun

    Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist: https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

    Sample Corner Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

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