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Episode Mentions
60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Apr 1, 2026
Madvillain — “All Caps”
“Hip-hop publication that featured KMD interview with Zev Love X discussing Sub Rock's death and creative transformation”
MF DOOM's artistic evolution and masked persona strategyKMD and the impact of Sub Rock's death on Zev Love XAlter ego marketing and brand differentiation in music
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One Song · Feb 26, 2026
Nas' "NY State of Mind"
“Hip-hop publication that gave Illmatic a rare five-mic rating, establishing critical credibility for the album”
Hip-hop Production Techniques and SamplingMusic Theory in Hip-hop (Phrygian Mode, Tritone, Clave Rhythm)DJ Premier Production Methods and Turntablism
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“Ether”—Nas
“Hip-hop publication that gave Illmatic a perfect 5-mic rating and wielded enormous power in rap media during the 1990s-2000s”
Rap Diss Tracks and Hip-Hop FeudsNas vs. Jay-Z Rivalry (2001)Illmatic Album Legacy and Influence
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