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Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 147- Be f/Brandon CollinsJul 31, 2024 · 1 hr 18 minWe are back again! A little summer vacay and the boys are here to bring you another great album review. This week we got our homie Brandon Collins (IG: @frodo_blackins) talkin about Common's classic "Be." What a dope pocket of time this was. High caliber lyricism and stellar production. Enjoy it!
Be sure to check out Brandon's one man play "Air Seinfelds" in NYC 8/23 at 9 PM at the Soho Playhouse. Word!- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 146- Rush Hour Soundtrack f/Mike LeeJun 19, 2024 · 1 hr 33 minHey, check it out. This week, we are giving you a special episode. We are getting into the world of soundtracks. Which soundtrack? None other than the classic joint Rush Hour. Also, we got the homey Mike Lee (IG: @lee.m.jokes) in the building with us to help us break down the science behind what is...a soundtrack. Let's go!
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 145- Born Like ThisJun 12, 2024 · 54 minYo...we got a dope one for ya this week. We unpack the legendary MF DOOM's final album "Born Like This." What an incredible album...production from Madlib and Dilla??? On top of the genius that is Metal Face? This cannot miss...and it doesn't. We also gave you a FIRE Top 5 With a Twist playlist this week. Jump on Apple Music and enjoy it!
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-145/pl.u-DdANN8euymE9A5
- #TBW Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 144- Lord Willin'Jun 5, 2024 · 54 minWe are givin y'all another jump back in time with the review of the classic Clipse album "Lord Willin." The subject matter is something they excel well in...cocaine and guns. Boy are they grindin' on this one! Come with us as we look at the classic bars, next-level production, and all the remixes to Grindin...YECK!
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 143- Beats, Rhymes & LifeMay 29, 2024 · 1 hr 4 minWe on-point, listeners? 1nce again y'all. Check it...this week we are jumping into A Tribe Called Quest's "Beats, Rhymes & Life." A true underrated gem of their catalog. It's a dope one...so get ready to represent, represent.
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 142- Tical 2000: Judgement DayMay 22, 2024 · 1 hr 4 minSUUUUUUUU! We doin it again y'all. This week, we are getting into Method Man's second album, Tical 2000. What a peak 90's album with skits for days. Do not sleep on this one y'all...Johnny Blaze this one up.
Check our Top 5 with a Twist playlist right here:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-playlist-episode-142/pl.u-38oWWZ5u3d6W15
- Swatches and Boomboxes- THROWBACK EPISODE!- Episode 141 (83)- Rap LifeMay 15, 2024 · 1 hr 7 minThe boys are out of the office this week, so jump back in time to our review of West Coast Alkaoholik member Tash's "Rap Life." If you like booze, weed, and women...then we have something in store for you. West up!
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 140- The Dynasty: Roc La Familia f/ Dave GetzoffMay 8, 2024 · 1 hr 25 minYou. Are. Not. Ready....for the latest episode! We got a special guest Dave Getzoff (IG: @dave_getzoff) kicking it with us to talk about Jay-Z's fifth album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia." It's got posse cuts for days, and some real club classics from the early 2000's. Throw on your 4XL tee and vibe out.
Also, check out the "Top 5 With a Twist" playlist this week courtesy of Apple Music!
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-140-top-5-with-a-twist/pl.u-e98llGlIPK5A9q
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 139- NocturnalMay 1, 2024 · 1 hr 3 minYo! We got another dope one on deck for y'all. We about to head to Bucktown to kick it with the Boot Camp Clik. Who exactly? None other than Heltah Skeltah. Check out our break down of their debut album "Nocturnal." Incredible production and lyricism...Brooklyn style.
Here's a link to our Top 5 with a Twist picks for the week:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-139/pl.u-38oWWgEC3d6W15
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 138- 400 Degreez f/Papp JohnsonApr 24, 2024 · 1 hr 10 minYuh herd meh??? In this episode, we are in the NOLA with the good brother Papp Johnson to talk about Juvenile's 400 Degreez. What a classic joint. Cash Money Records took over for the 99 into 2000...and we are about to take over this episode and review it!
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 137- Money, Power, RespectApr 17, 2024 · 1 hr 7 minWe are headin up to Y.O on this joint for the L.O.X's debut album "Money, Power, Respect." Jada, Styles, and Sheek brought some street music to Bad Boy on this one. Throw on your shiny suit and get ready to come back with us.
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 136- Unfinished BusinessApr 10, 2024 · 48 minYo, check it...we are back with our first official album review since our return. In this episode, we are bringing you the iconic duo EPMD's second album "Unfinished Business." Take a listen as we get into the Strong Island sound courtesy of The Green Eyed Bandit and the Mic Doctor. Let's go.
- Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 135- Reunited...like the Wu-Tang SongApr 3, 2024 · 21 minAnnnnd we are back baby! After four long years, Jim Search and Neil Charles make their triumphant return! Tap back in to check out what the golden era boys have been up to and their thoughts on what has gone down with hip hop in the last four years. Welcome back!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 134- The Main Ingredient f/ Regal MonkJul 21, 2021 · 55 minWhat up fam? We about to reminisce over a very dope album this week, we are of course talking about "The Main Ingredient" by Pete Rock (IG: @realpeterock) and C.L. Smooth (IG: @therealclsmooth). We got the amazing producer, the homie Regal Monk (IG: @regalmonk) in the buildin breakin this slept-on classic down with us. Stellar production and incredible wordplay for days. If you haven't listened to this, make time today and do it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 133- Endangered SpeciesJun 30, 2021 · 1 hr 2 minRemember Pun! That's right y'all, this week we are taking a look at the legendary Bronx MC Big Pun. His posthumously released album "Endangered Species" has an undeniable collection of his greatest hits. It also has some tributes throughout it which is pretty dope. High caliber lyricism indeed. Get ready for a good one!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 132- Skyzoo InterviewJun 23, 2021 · 45 minYo! Neil is out of the office, but fear not, Jim is gonna hold it down for y'all. On this episode we got a banger of an interview ready for you. Jim sits down with the legendary Brooklyn MC Skyzoo (IG: @skyzoothewriter). They break down his new album "All The Brilliant Things." It's making some noise right now and you should listen to it, after you listen to this podcast of course!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 131- 9 Lives f/Gastor AlmonteJun 16, 2021 · 1 hr 29 minMo money, mo podcasts! Check it out y'all...we got the East New York gawd Gastor Almonte (IG: gastoralmonte) hangin with us on this episode. It is only right that if we got ENY here...we have to talk about AZ! We are hittin y'all with the class album review of 9 Lives. Some official high caliber lyricism on deck for you. Get ready to appreciate all of it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 130- Space Jam Soundtrack f/Chris HamilltonJun 9, 2021 · 1 hr 16 minWe got a real jam goin down! If you know this...then you know where we are goin this week. That's right, we got the soundtrack to the classic film "Space Jam." A lot of directions on this one, and we got 'em covered! We got the homey Chris Hamilton (IG: @hamilton_4mayor) helpin us sort out the various level of dunks on it. You're gonna dig it. That's all folks!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 129- Train of Thought f/Ibrahim KhalifJun 2, 2021 · 1 hr 42 minAnother one ready to go for y'all. We got the slept-on classic joint from Reflection Eternal "Train of Thought." For those of you that don't know, thats the iconic duo of Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek. It's a real gem and you're going to love it. Air-tight production over legendary Kweli bars, you can't miss. We also have the homie Ibrahim Khalif (IG: @ibrahimkhalif) breakin it down with us. Go check out his album "Placebo" on all the platforms. It's dope!
- Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 128- The Cool f/Ajani ThompsonMay 26, 2021 · 1 hr 20 minWhat up, Joe? We got another Midwest banger on deck for your ears. The underrated, amazingly dope MC and story-teller MC Lupe Fiasco's joint "The Cool" is gettin broke down! We got our homie and fellow hip hop head Ajani Thompson (IG: @ajthehumorist) ridin shotgun on this album review. Such an official piece of work. From the stories to the messages, this joint has it all. Enjoy it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 127- Internal Affairs f/Nigel FullertonMay 19, 2021 · 1 hr 26 minLyrics! That's what we are talkin about with this weeks album breakdown. Who you ask? None other than Pharoahe Monch's album "Internal Affairs." Our homie and fellow hip hop head Nigel Fullerton (IG: @nigelfullerton_) is rockin with us to give his insights and two-cents to the conversation. If you want to hear about word-bending greatness...this is it! Get the f-up and listen to this one...
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 126- Street Fighter SoundtrackMay 12, 2021 · 1 hr 5 minAnother one! We told y'all we got nothin but fire comin through for you. On this go around we are discussing the jam packed with dope soundtrack "Street Fighter" soundtrack! The East and West Coast made some amazing contributions to this album without a doubt. We also breakdown the well crafted lines that tie into the movie too. We got a knockout on this one!
- Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 125- Blackout!May 5, 2021 · 1 hr 13 minYo! We back y'all! The crew took a little break...and now we have a brand new format on deck for you. A little Q&A about the albums we cover AND a New Artist segment where we highlight an artist you may not be up on...but need to be!
With our relaunch episode we are talkin about none other than Method Man and Redman's joint (get it?) album "Blackout!" An amazing gem of dope lyrics, stellar production and all around greatness. These two are absolute legends and you are gonna dig our breakdown of this!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 124- Da StormDec 16, 2020 · 1 hr 20 minBCC! That's the vibe we are on this week y'all. Boot Camp Clik's own Originoo Gunn Clappaz's first album "Da Storm" is on deck, thanks to Malfred...a listener who wrote in a request! You see...we DO read y'all emails. This was a dope ride for real, the production is on the next level...and the lyricism from Starang, Top Dog and Louieville Sluggah is pure perfection. Come with us to BK on this one y'all... R.I.P Sean Price!
- Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 123-E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front f/Menuhin HartNov 25, 2020 · 1 hr 42 minThere's only one podcast left!(Busta Rhyme's voice) We back doin it again as we only know how. On this episode we are breakin down Bussa Bus album "E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front" with our good friend Menuhin Hart (IG:@mhart300). Such an amazing MC, a true god on the mic! He does it all, flow, lyrics and has been in the game for 30 years! Come fuck with it.
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 122- The Swarm Vol.1Nov 18, 2020 · 56 minIt's Wu-Tang! You know the vibes on this one y'all. We are talkin about the slept-on compilation album from the Wu-Tang family. It's "The Swarm Vol.1" So many amazing cuts on the joint. Of course, we had to talk about Cappadonna's '97 Mentality. Stay on point for your 4-digit salary with this fire.
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 121: CONGRATS JOE AND KAMALA!Nov 11, 2020 · 35 minNow...normally we don't do this...but we recorded this on a historic day. At the time of this recording, Joe Biden has won the 46th presidency! We take some time to talk about the last four years and how crazy they have been...you know why. We'll give you an album next week. Celebrate with us!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 120- The Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsNov 4, 2020 · 1 hr 1 minWe got another dope one for ya. This time, we got a movie soundtrack which was a staple of the 90's-early 2000's. It is of course, The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. A little R&B and some of the titans of the era come through on this joint. It's as versatile as Eddie Murphy playing everyone in the movie. Enjoy it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 119- Stankonia f/Rivers Langley Pt.2Oct 28, 2020 · 1 hr 25 minHey ya! We got the conclusion to last weeks Stankonia review. Of course, we had to bring back our homie Rivers Langley (IG:@riverslangley) to continue breaking this joint down.The depth and versatility of Outkast shines through on this one. And we are happy to bring this one to y'all. Enjoy it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 118- Stankonia f/Rivers Langley (Pt.1)Oct 21, 2020 · 1 hr 28 minWe over here! Snappin and Trappin with another dope episode. On this joint we got friend of the show Rivers Langley (IG:@RiversLangley) to break down the smash hit Stankonia by Outkast. A classic body of work for sure. There is so much good stuff on this...that we had to break it up into two parts! On this side, we talk the high caliber lyricism from ATL's own as well as the sonic one of a kind sound they got. Enjoy it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 117- Cryptic One InterviewOct 14, 2020 · 59 minFam...we got somethin different for y'all. A dope interview! We sit down with MC, producer and all around official dude Cryptic One (IG: @cryp_uno). This was such a great talk. From Atoms Family talk, to some of the amazing cyphers outside the Nuyorican Poets Cafe to what life is like on the road, Cryptic tells his amazing story and his contributions to the culture we call hip hop. Enjoy!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 116- Hard Core f/Chanel AliOct 7, 2020 · 1 hr 5 minThis album...not for the faint of heart. Before there was WAP, there was Hard Core. Thanks to one Kimberly Jones aka Lil Kim. That's the joint we are breakin down this week with the homey Chanel Ali (IG: Chanel Ali). Groundbreaking stuff right here. Lil Kim brought some fire to this one and you'll love our insights on them...especially the intro! Queen Bee y'all.
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 115- In My Lifetime, Vol.1Sep 30, 2020 · 1 hr 1 minWe back y'all! Took a lil break but they can't stop us. With our return episode we get into the slept on project In My Lifetime, Vol.1 by Jay-Z. So many dope music videos were birthed from this album. Shiny suit era aside, there were some classic tracks on here like "Rap Game/Crack Game." Get into it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 114- Stakes is HighAug 12, 2020 · 1 hr 9 minDe La Soul created a dope album...and we are here to cover it! Their sound was undeniably them and this joint is proof positive of it. The rhymes are on point and the beats are pure perfection. Itzsoweezee to dig this body of work...see what we did there?
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 113- IronmanAug 5, 2020 · 59 minBrotha Starks! Who else?! The Wu-Tang legend Ghostface Killah's debut album is on deck for us this week. It's been a long time comin...such a classic. The track selection is perfection, Ghost, Rae and Cap work together seamlessly. You're gonna love this review of Tony Stark's opus.
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 112- S.D.E. f/Nick AlexanderJul 29, 2020 · 1 hr 20 minDipset! We are goin uptown on this one baby! It's the one and only Cam'ron. His album S.D.E. is a classic and we are talkin about it! Let us know! Our homie Nick Alexander (IG: @nickofcomedy) is rockin with us breakin down every track and all the dope videos that came with it. What means the world to you? This album should!
- Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 111 Trivmatic (Virtual Vol.2)Jul 15, 2020 · 59 minWe got a special treat for y'all. Instead of regularly scheduled dope album review we got another installment of hip hop trivia, known to the universe as Trivmatic! How dope is that? Listen in and play along. We got some brain busters along with being backed up musically by Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris), DJ extraordinaire and owner of the legendary bar Bierwax (IG: @bierwax). Go support them! Now, get ready to play some trivia y'all!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 110- The Imperial f/John MinusJul 8, 2020 · 1 hr 40 minFlipmode iz truly the squad! One of the illest conglomerates in the game, undoubtedly. We talkin about Flipmode Squads album "The Imperial" with friend of the show John Minus (IG: @exit_eleven) bustin it down. We cover the rugged flow of Rah Digga, the one-of-a-kind voice of Lord Have Mercy and the timeless presence of Busta Rhymes. You gonna love it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 109- All Eyez On Me f/ Anyi MalikJul 1, 2020 · 1 hr 11 minWest up! Hey y'all...we headin out to Cali on this joint. We got the homey Anyi Malik (IG: @anyimalik) talkin about the classic "All Eyez On Me." So many hits on this one, the catalogue is there! Tupac was one of the illest in the game and this album proves it. Such a dope talk. Be sure to pick up Anyi's album release as 69nyi MaliXXX: Hilarity, Technology and Sex www.AnyiMalik.com/69nyipromo. It's out today!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 108- OrganixJun 28, 2020 · 1 hr 1 minWe still in Philly! We are rockin another classic Roots joint for y'all. It's none other than "Organix" their very first album. 27 years old...man how time flies. This is a great one. We get to hear a very young sounding Black Thought (still dope, don't get it twisted) and Questlove on the mic spittin bars! So amazing. Get into it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 107- The Roots Come Alive f/George GordonJun 18, 2020 · 1 hr 25 minIlladelph comes alive! Man...this one is a dope one for real. We got fellow hip hop head, live music attendee and birthday boy(at the time of taping) George Gordon (@IG: georgepgordoniii) rock rockin it with us. The album of choice? None other than The Roots "The Roots Come Alive." We take a different route on this one y'all. Live music is such an amazing slice of life and we dissect all of it along with the break down of this album. Such fun! Get it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 106- It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back f/Lenny SheltonJun 10, 2020 · 1 hr 12 minBass! How low can you go? That's right y'all. We back! We got another classic episode for ya. This time, we got an album that truly speaks to what is goin on in America...and now has gone world wide. Public Enemy's "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back." If you want a fiery breakdown, well then you're in luck. We got the homey Lenny Shelton (@IG: lenny_shelton) kickin it with us too. You aren't gonna be sorry. Fight the power y'all!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 105- Trivmatic Virtual Edition Vol.1- f/Chris MaestroJun 1, 2020 · 1 hr 36 minYo fam! If you missed our first hip hop trivia game, Trivmatic...you're in luck! We are posting the game on for y'all to play along! We are backed up musically by da gawd, owner of BierWax and all around righteous dude Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris, @bierwax). It was such a fun time, we will be posting for it before the next one. DM us for the link. Come through (virtually) the next time we rock it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 104- The Resurrection f/ Matt EalyMay 24, 2020Back up in ya you-know-what with The Resurrection! We took a lil break but we are not slippin...in fact, we brought our good friend of the show Matt Ealy (IG: @matdagodfatha) to rock it with us. He's an H-Town native and with that it was only natural that we talk about the legendary group The Geto Boys album "The Resurrection." It's got the pure H-Town sound and features a phone call with two legends...which ones? Tune in for it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 103- Operation: DoomsdayMay 9, 2020DOOM! That's right. Nothing but the best on this one y'all. The underground legend himself, MF DOOM. We are talking about his legendary release "Operation: Doomsday." There is so much here...top shelf lyricism, stellar production (a lot of y'all sleep on DOOM's production and you shouldn't) and a shoutout to Rod Serling. This is perfection. Enjoy all of it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 102- Dead Serious f/Brian McGuinnessApr 28, 2020Comin to ya straight from the sewers...or a quarantine..either one works right now! We got another banger at the ready. The homie and fellow hip hop enthusiast Brian McGuinness (IG: @laughatbrian) is back virtually with us to rock it. Our album comes to us from none other than Das EFX. "Dead Serious"...we ain't pliggity-playin. A true one of a kind sound they brought to the game, a true gem from the 90's. Giggity get wiggity with it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 101- Uncontrolled SubstanceApr 16, 2020Up from the 36 chambers! We got another Wu-Tang Clan members album reviewed and ready for you. Plot twist, Neil picked this one! What is the album you ask? None other than, Inspectah Deck's first joint "Uncontrolled Substance." So many dope cuts on this one. You are in for a real treat. Don't get hooked! And of course...be sure to protect ya neck on this one.
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 100! Live from Bierwax- People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm f/ Chris Maestro & JessApr 7, 2020Yo...we did it! We made it! 100 episodes of 90's-early 2000's hip hop albums covered. For the culture y'all. So it's only right that we do this one big...and so we got two big supporters of the show to rock with us! We are talkin about Bierwax's own, Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris), owner of Bierwax (IG: @bierwax) and the homie and fellow hip hop fanatic Jess (IG: @notoriousleesmall). We taped this joint over at Bierwax and chopped it up about A Tribe Called Quest's album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm." So many dope jewels on this album, no stone was left unturned on this one y'all. Every amazing line, every jazz sample was discussed...you're gonna love this one, for realz. Can we kick it? You know the answer to that one! Enjoy it!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 99- 40 Dayz & 40 NightzApr 1, 2020We still are keepin it on the West Coast with this one y'all. We are breakin down Mr. X to the Z's 2nd album "40 Dayz & 40 Nightz." A real gem of an album for sure...the production is purely out of control and of course when it comes to lyrics you don't have to look further than Xzibit. This album is still in Jim and Neil's rotation for a reason...so get ready for some Likwit action!
- Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 98- In The Line Of FireMar 28, 2020Outlawz! That's who we talkin about y'all...we got another dope episode comin through for you. We got Fatal Hussein's joint "In The Line Of Fire" on deck. And it's a dope one for real, real West Coast gangsta talk on top of some East Coast lyricism (shoutout Jerz!). Some classic lines were dropped on this one too. You gotta get down for it! West Up!
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