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The ReeL Hip Hop Show is J-Reel's home for direct, independent conversation about hip-hop. The show brings together interviews, current topics, cultural analysis and firsthand perspective without separating the music from the people and history that shaped it.
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Old-School Hip-Hop: What Was the Best Era?
J-Reel and the panel debate hip-hop’s best era, from ’80s classics and ’90s albums to fashion, generational taste, independent artists and battle rap.
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Old-School Hip-Hop: What Was the Best Era?
J-Reel and the panel debate hip-hop’s best era, from ’80s classics and ’90s albums to fashion, generational taste, independent artists and battle rap.
You Might Wanna Listen PodcastThe Culture Brought Us Together
J-Reel and King C’s join You Might Wanna Listen Podcast to debate hip-hop greats, favorite albums, mentorship, relationships, parenting and NFL/NBA legacies.
The ReeL Hip Hop ShowThe Nolan Wells Case & Street Politics
J-Reel and the panel discuss the Nolan Wells case, public reactions, race, responsibility, loyalty and internet street culture. Opinion and commentary.
The ReeL Hip Hop ShowHip Hop On Trial
J-Reel, King C’s and Big T discuss Lil Durk, MO3, Yella Beezy, Keffe D, rap lyrics as evidence, social media, prison and accountability.
The ReeL Hip Hop ShowKeefe D, 2Pac & Billy Garland
J-Reel discusses the Keefe D trial and 2Pac case, his conversations with Tupac’s father Billy Garland, Death Row Records and hip-hop history.
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