We were definitely in rare form as equipment malfunctioned, Phro went on a few of his classic rants and everything seemed to fall apart at times. Maybe you wont even notice! It was still a great show nonetheless especially when we reached the subject of female anatomy. Uh ooooh, we can see the emails coming in already.

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We spun some more music, spoke on the most hated moments of past shows, Gucci Mane, and there's even a special t-shirt giveaway in there for all you podcast listeners. Hit us up at info@hoodhype.com if you have the answer! Special thanks to everyone who has taken part in putting this show together with us over the years, especially you guys. Without you there would be no us. Support independent music!

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Part 1 of Episode #100 of the HoodHype show! We?re 4 years old! This special episode features some FIRE music, our favorite clips from past episodes and an exclusive interview with Royce Da 5?9?! We had to split the full three hour show into two parts so we didn?t load up your iPods, Zunes and computers off the jump. Part 2 is comin up next!

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One episode away from number 100 its episode 99! We are one episode away from the triple digits and our four year anniversary! Its hard to believe weve been at this for that long! All that aside, this episode we spoke on everything from Shynes release to JMacks crazy road rage gun story. Also a BIG congrats to Phro on his engagement!

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This was actually an incredibly long show that we cut quite a bit short to keep from overloading your computers and ipods. In this episode we spun ALOT of music and spoke on everything from the Kanye situation to user feedback. As well as much more!

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Phro was back in the house while we took calls, paid a visit to Tres Corner, peeped the stash box and spoke on everything from new album releases to beautiful amputees. Yeah I said it.

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Were back with a loaded show featuring an interview with Q the infamous CEO and Owner of WorldStarHipHop.com We also asked the question, does the South even care about lyrics anymore? An action packed show with TWICE the music and half the calories!

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Speaking on Nas vs Kelis, our visit to the Great Hangover tour stop in Detroit, and the Kool-Aid debate and more. We also caught up with Playboy Tre again as well as the FINAL listener voted winner of the show Comptons Conscience Mond.o.e - "Welcome" who took the win for Episode #93.

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This episode Michael Jackson was without a doubt, a topic of discussion amongst many other things. Phro was back in the building and we had alot of fun playing a new game with callers and giving away some T-Shirts. We also caught up with the winner of Episode #91, Icee Jake as well as Playboy Tre.

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Back in the building! Or?well?on the website! We had a great episode which not only featured some hot new indie tracks, but we also got a chance to catch up with Detroits own DJ House Shoes to talk about the whole mess going on with a certain New York MC and Jay Dilla. We also finally got a chance to catch up with Playboy Tre and spoke with the winners of Episode 90, Hopsin and SwizZz

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Had a GREAT time, more fun than usual this time. Even though all of our scheduled interviews completely fell through, it was a great time. After going back and forth with the chatters we decided to try to get Bobby Creekwater on the phone to talk about some label politics over at Interscope, Eminems album and more. Fun show, great time, hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this episode! Six incredibly hot new indie hip-hop tracks this episode as well as an interview with Cash Clepto who you voted for your favorite for Episode 89.

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We fought like hell this episode, specifically over the credibility and quality of the new Eminem album. The show ended up becoming an all-out piss fest. We had alot of fun with some callers, some great debate and most importantly some great independent tracks

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This episode we spoke with FWMJ, owner of RappersIKnow.com and design guru over at New Yorks Hot97 to talk about his site and some of the label politics hip-hop radio stations like Hot97 face. We also discussed the Asher Roth Twitter incident (link in the notes) as well as a few other topics which actually shook some of you out of the woodwork to give us a call.

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Changing the format a little, weve moved the LIVE show to Thursdays which opens up alot of doors for us to deliver you an even better episode of HoodHype. Unfortunately we were Phro-less but that didnt stop us from spinning some hot new joints, getting in an interview with shit talker extraordinaire Byron Crawford and you know we couldnt do a show without Tres corner. Last but certainly not least we got a chance to catch up with artist you voted number one for Episode #86 Jus Mic.

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This episode we spoke on March Madness, Eminems return, Jadakiss most recent album, Bishop Lamonts label rumors and a whole lot more. You know we couldnt do an episode without speaking with everyones favorite Liquor Store Mascot, Playboy Tre. Later in the show we caught up with CJ from KonsoleKingz.com to talk gaming as well, but that ended up outside the podcast. Well get that cut out later this week! Dont forget to vote for your favorite track this episode!

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Featuring and interview with listener voted winner of Episode #84 B.A.S.H.W.O.N. for his track The Water as well as a real thorough interview with Noreaga AKA N.O.R.E. We spoke with him on everything from his e-beef with Perez Hilton to his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. A great show, with more HOT independent hip-hop and alot of fun. Props to Dallas Penn for comin through as well, we will be posting his interview (which came later in the LIVE show) on the HoodHype blog later this week.

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Featuring interviews with winner of Episode #83, Cash Clepto as well as a VERY welcome surpise caller Mr. Chi-City! Also, another edition of Tres Corner with Playboy Tre. And you know we had to speak with C J aka KingSoul of KonsoleKingz.com to talk some xbox and playstation games! Not to mention another large handful of some hot independent music!

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Featuring interviews with Miss Nana (Winner of Episode 84 and Best of 2008 Finalist), Shady/Interscopes Bobby Creekwater and Detroit legend and 1/4 of Slaughterhouse, Royce Da 5 9. We also spoke with Snoop EZ for some boxing talk and as always, Playboy Tre was back again for another installment of Tres Corner

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Congratulations to listeners? choice ?Best of 2008? series Rideout & Terry Cole for taking the win! Had all kinds of fun this time around with Tres Corner, The Stash Box and KingSoul from KonsoleKingz.com were all in the house for some great convo and a damn good time. And you know we couldnt have a show without some phenomenal indie/unsigned hip-hop.

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HoodHype?s Best of 2008: Listeners Choice continues with PART 2 of the series getting us one step closer to your favorite pick of 2008 that we?ve spun on the HoodHype show! Congrats to Miss Nana for taking the win for Part 2 of the series! We will kick off the next episode by featuring the finalists for the series which will be New Jerseys Miss Nana competing against Ohios own, Rideout and Terry Cole. Mobile text voting polls will open right away so make sure you get in to get each artists voting codes! We also launched a brand new segment with Ham Squads Playboy Tre this episode, make sure you peep it! Also get on the show alert list and join us for the next LIVE episode right here Saturday, February 7, 2009 @ 6:00 pm EST! Or if you can?t just come right back here and catch the replay!

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Listeners Choice: Best of 2008 - PART 1 went off without a hitch! Special thanks to everyone who came through to the LIVE show and chatted, texted and called in their votes! We will announce the winner of PART 1 of the LISTENERS? CHOICE: BEST OF 2008 on Part 2! Get ALL The details on how this series is going down and how you can join in with us on the live show check the full show notes on the blog for details! A MASSIVE shout to all of our prize pack sponsors, without them this whole thing wouldn?t be possible! Angela Yee?s Shade45 Morning Show, NahRight.com, Donny Goines, Amalgam Digital and SongCastMusic!

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This week we talked about the best and worst things that went down in 2008. Which included talk on Auto-tune, Barack Obama, the music of 2008 and more. We spoke with Arablak, winner of episode #78 and talk about his winning single ?Off The Ground?. We also announced an upcoming 2-episode series in which we will feature all of the winning artists from 2008. Listeners will be able to text their vote for their favorites and the winning artist of the series will recieve one hell of a prize pack.

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Were back with a racially charged episode of the show featuring and interview with Detroits own Black Milk, some great music and some BIG announcements that we are really excited about for the show. We also talked with King Soul from KonsoleKingz.com and discussed the new XBox OS, PS3s decline, the Wii and more. And yes, we got Snoop EZ back on again to talk about Pac mans win over De La Hoya too.

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Major, JMack and Phro went in real hard on Lil Wayne vs 50 Cent this episode and got some good caller feedback to go in on it. Special guests this week were Snoop, our Boxing analyst and Tony Moon, your number 1 pick for Episode 78!

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Great show featuring an interview with K.Sparks winner of Episode 75 as well as a special guest interview with former Shady Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo. Six bangin new underground and independent tracks for yall as well so make sure you pop through to the voting and vote for your favorite track and buy these artists CDs!

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Barack Obama FTW! We popped some champagne to celebrate and discussed the Bishop Lamont Interview we did that everyone is going off on and much more! Make sure you jump on the mailing list and we will drop you an email the days of our live shows!

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Probably one of the most fun times we?ve had on the show. Featuring an interview with Double-O of Kidz In The Hall. Tune in, get in on the convo and hit us up with your comments!

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Shouts to everyone who came in the chat and tuned in. Major got Willie the Kid on the phone to talk about his come up in the game as well as some good info on his cousin Floyd Mayweather. Get in on these live shows and interact live and ask questions!! If you havent already, jump on the mailing list and we will drop you an email the days of our live shows!

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Major and JMack talk best and worst album art, get an update from King Soul of KonsoleKingz.com live at the BET Hip-Hop awards, talk with Ryne from SLAMOnline.com and Vin Rock of Naughty By Nature. Make sure you ride the episode out, Vin as at the very end when he called in last minute! Overall it was a real fun show. Shouts to all the listeners who came through and chatted and emailed!

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We decided to step it up and start bringing you guys shows every week! Fridays we will be trying out these smaller shows with mostly mainstream music, no voting, and completely free form. Whatever happens, happens....and stuff happened LOL. So make sure you catch us LIVE and we will try our best to make it each Friday and also the following week on Saturday! This episode we spoke all kinds of topics, but the biggest discussion by far was on a simple question. Who in hip-hop would you nominate for president and why? Check out this ep to hear what we thought as well as other callers!

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Welcoming the new website, new show features talking everything from Sarah Palin and rotten females to Las Vegas and a special guest shout out from Barack Obama (apparently he has Young Bergs chain too). We were set, prepared and emailed all of you about the interview with Devin the Dude which fell through, as Devin was sick that day. But its all good, we should be getting him back on for an interview as well as a SWEET giveaway, special thanks to Devin AND his dudes. Also we FINALLY got in an interview with mutli-episode winner Icee Jake.

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Our first show LIVE on UStream video, AOL Radio AS WELL as the podcast! We had a great time this episode and Phro is finally back in the building. Spinning some heat for yall this week too probably the hottest group of tracks weve spun together in quite some time. Make sure you sign up for the mailing list to so you can stay up on the LIVE shows! Weve got some crazy stuff coming up for the next episode!

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We jumped this episode off immediately with an interview with Joe Budden just before he got on a plane, so we were immediately in rare form this time around. Major and JMack were Phro-less this week but they kept the show rolling after the Budden interview with some great underground hip-hop joints, a couple more calls with Nai from StrictlyFitteds.com, CJ from KonsoleKingz.com as well as some listener calls. Hot show, hot music, great calls. Make sure you check it out. And sign up for the mailing list yall to get in on the live shows!!! Next Episode comin Saturday, August 16th!

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Episode 68 was all about having fun and touching on the topic of the age gap in hip-hop. Early in the show we spoke with the winner of Episode 67 Najee and discussed the topic at hand as well as his album ?Westside Story?. We also spoke on the Ice-T vs Souljah boy debate (the live show was 2 weeks ago). Later in the show we caught up with Fresh, genius writer supreme and owner of the entertainment news blog, Crunktastical.net and talked about her site, and laughed for about a half hour straight. Hopefully we didn?t harrass her too bad and she will come back for the next episode. Through the rest of the show we took some calls, spoke on SOHH getting hacked to death, more Kwame Kilpatrick hip-hop mayor talk, discussion of the double standard N.E.R.D. music and more!

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This episode was recorded about 3 weeks ago as we took our annual summer break. But were back! This episode was loaded with great music and we had alot of fun, although we had to work through a major technical failure and a nasty ass heat wave when we recorded this episode. Make sure you check out the HoodHype blog and peep the Shows category to get the second half of this episode which included the white boy water taste test as well as another special interview with Bishop Lamont.

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We"re back in the building with some fire music for yall this week. This episode we got into the MTV "Top 10 Hottest MCs" list and ripped it to shreds along with MTVs "Brain Trust". Later in the show Major, Phro and JMack bounced to the subject of reparations and had a bit of a heated debate and also discussed a track the review staff was split on. Lots of good stuff for yall this episode, check it out!

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Episode 65 was a crazy one. The show itself ended up being 3 hours, but luckily after some editing we managed to get it down to a more manageable hour and a half so we arent continually murdering your iPods space. So you may notice some continuity shit going on in the show. We kicked the show off immediately with a track and a FRESH interview with Killer Mike, talking about everything from conscious rap (which he said is rather whack) to Alexis Tyler on his show Grind Time Sports Show (BANG! BANG! BANG!). We spoke on marketing beef vs the legitimate rap beef. We then spoke with the winners of Episode 63 Rideout and Terry Cole for their song Ways to lose Detroit. COP THEIR ALBUM!! Overall we had a great time, and we really wish we could post the last segment of the LIVE show but we figured maybe we would post it some other time so we could FINALLY get this one out to yall. Enjoy and we look forward to your feedback. Please post here, email or call us with your comments for the next show!

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A three hour show. It was three hours long. We kicked off the show with an interview with last episodes vote winner, Lungz for his track "Am I Black Enough For You". which got things off to good start. Truth be told we didnt expect to run this long, but once NY Oil got on the phone it was all over. The conversation kept getting deeper and deeper as JMack got quieter and quieter (LOL @ JMacks silence). Major, JMack and Phro (but mostly Major) sat down and had a great discussion with NY Oil from everything from the whole Nas issue, to the Sean Bell case. Episode 64 was an episode loaded with Black Pride. As always, there were six crazy underground hip-hop and reggae joints and much more. Also, our apologies for the mild vocal distortion...human error our end. Oh, and make sure you login to our blog at http://www.hoodhype.com/blog to hear an entire hour of bonus audio that wasnt included in this episode!

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Its been almost a month since the entire HH crew got together for an episode so we were ampd up and ready to go. We got things started by congratulating JMack on his newest child, and spoke about every fathers worries when their child is first born. From there we got into some hip-hop talk with Nonseq from the production team Tin Men whose track "Video Chick" received the most votes from Episode #61. Nonseq filled us in on the hip-hop scene in North Carolina, and how their production team goes about deciding what MCs they want to work with. Next, Phro gave us the run down on his vacation to Tampa, FL and their 24/7 2-for-1 drink specials. After the break we got into some conversation about Busta Rhymes recent Hot 97 interview, which lead us into a conversation about Aftermath Records and their rosters bulked up appearance. From there we discussed why DJs get so much love, re-lived some drunk moments, gave our thoughts on Stacy Dashs KING Magazine cover, and a lot more. As always, the music featured in Episode #63 is pure flames. We featured 5 new joints, which are be up for voting, and a couple of HH throwback tracks.

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Episode 62 is here and aptly titled The Amazing Race considering 80 percent of this entire show was discussion about racial subject matter. Special guests this episode include the hottest video producer out right now, Rik Cordero. We talked about his videos, upcoming projects, how he got in on the game and much more. We also spoke with one of the guys from the StuffWhitePeopleLike blog, Myles to talk about the site, the subject of the site and we though we came up with some damn nice post suggestions for them too! As always, we featured some FIRE tracks this episode so make sure you tune in and listen to some of the hottest underground hip-hop on the planet!

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You know we couldnt really come up with a title for this one. We were all over the place this show but had a damn good time. We spoke to Faddy Daddy, winner of Episode #59, talked about the Stuff White People Like blog (of whom we expect to talk to on the phone next show), dropped a special message for Joe Budden, talked about Nas renaming his album and 6 hot tracks (got some nice reggae stuff in there this week for yall too).

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As you can tell from the title, this was our first-ever live show. We streamed our show live via ustream.tv and had a chance to get some real-time interaction with our audience via the chat. The whole experience was tight and we hope to do more shows in a live format in the future. The episode got off to a good start as we caught up with Capital Z, the winner from Episode #58, to talk about his track "Family Ties", and his loyal fan base (he set a HoodHype record for most votes). After that, we had a chance to speak with Brooklyns own Joell Ortiz. Right from the jump we took the opportunity to squash any misinformation surrounding our previous interview with Bishop Lamont. With that aside, we got into what projects Joell will be dropping next, what hes looking for in his next label situation, working with Rik Cordero, his hoop game and more. After hollerin at Joell, we got to speak with another one of Brooklyns elite, Buckshot from the Duck Down camp. Buck gave us the scoop on The Formula, his 2nd project with 9th Wonder, which will be dropping in April. He also talked about Duck Downs recent expansion with the new signings of Kidz In The Hall, and Special Teamz. Finally, we called up Phro who wasnt able to be in the studio on this night, and shot the shit with him for a couple minutes. All interviews aside, Episode #60 is loaded with fire music, so click to listen, or download it and listen on the go! (sorry the audio quality was a little low on our end....live and learn)

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A solid show for yall this week. They were all over the place but spoke mostly on the old high school days... skipping school, drinking. Kinda breakin in the new recording joint so things were a little off at times, but Major, JMack and Phro came through for yall this week with a hot show packed with some crazy independent and unsigned music. Dont forget to get at us any time at 888-THA-HYPE (888-842-4973), email info@hoodhype.com or holla at www.myspace.com/hoodhype and we will read your comments, complaints and whatever on the air. GET AT US! Weve also got a murderous show planned for yall next week too, so tell your friends!

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With three hours of equipment problems, and a couple interviews falling through Episode #58 got off to a rough start, but we managed to hold it down and put together a fire show. We got things started by talking to J. Rose of Bacu Entertainment, whose track "Chillax" earned the most votes from Episode #56. Next, we took a look back at the year that was 2007. We touched on everything from the best and worst albums of year, to which MCs made a come up in 2007 and which MCs took a loss for the year. After reflecting on 07, we began to look forward to 2008 and whats on the horizon for hip-hop. Finally, we textd Bishop Lamont and got him on the phone for an impromptu interview, and it was definitely worth it. Bishop took some time to step out of a Detox recording session to discuss his most recent street album The Pope Mobile, and his progress on his upcoming LP. He also discussed Joell Ortizs Aftermath situation with us, and youll be surprised and disappointed by what he revealed. All in all this show is thorough, and is packed with more heat from the most talented indie artists out there. Download and enjoy!

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This episode touched on alot of different things including ?balance? between concious rap on the show versus gangsta rap. The show kicked off to a good start with an interview with episode 55?s winner Donny Goines for his song ?Never Let My Talent Die? and Major and JMack talked with Donny about his career, his relationship with Disco D as well as upcoming projects and issues in hip-hop. JMack and Major also got into it about ?balancing out the shows? with their music selections from the review panel picks. They argued about the ?nature? of the lineup for this show JMack had put together versus previous episodes and what to expect for future episodes of the HoodHype show as far as the music lineups are concerned. Later in the show, Major, JMack and Phro discussed their worst drinking adventures and the lessons they learned from them. You?ll just have to listen because there was a ton more they touched on including Remy Ma vs. Lil Kim, Phro?s white people moment and racial and/or outdated slurs. A damn well rounded episode for y?all musically so definitely make sure you subscribe through iTunes and download this to your iPod or download the show and listen on your computer or burned to cd!

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This week we spoke with Aftermath Records newest member Bishop Lamont. We talked about all his free mixtapes, upcoming albums, Stat Quos mixtapes, Dres Detox album and his feature on it, as well as how he squashed the beef with Mista FAB and Royce. A full half hour of good, real conversation for yo ass with one of the coolest and most stand up dudes weve ever spoken to yet. Major opened the show by issuing an open invite for Fresh over at Crunk & Disorderly. Artist Nifty took home the win this episode for Episode #54 for his track "We Go Dumb". We also spoke on Jadakiss move to the Roc, RZA bustin on RZA, T.I.s home video, Oscar De La Hoyas fishnet problems and Phros obsession with this and plenty more to keep you entertained on that subway ride home. Dont forget you can call with your drops, messages, comments and leave a message for Major, JMack or Phro at 888-THA-HYPE

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Whats up yall. Were back for Episode #55 and JMack, Phro and Major touched on everything! We got things started by talking with SINcere, the winner from Episode #53. Next, we got into some hip-hop discussion. We debated about the definition of a sophmore slump, in particular we argued about Outkasts first two releases (Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik vs. ATLiens), and which album was better. We also got into a discussion about the acceptance of MCs singing in 90s hip-hop vs. MCs getting bashed for singing in todays tracks. After the hip-hop talk, we got on the phone with Rich Boy and talked about his push to release real music when the label isnt supportive. We got some inside info behind his track Lets Get This Paper, and talked about his plans for his upcoming mixtapes and album. After the interview it was time to to get into the racial stories that have been making headlines lately. We spoke on Dog The Bounty Hunters racist remarks about black people, and Barack Obamas getting blasted for not placing his hand over his heart during the pledge of allegiance. This episode is loaded from top to bottom and is full of FIRE music, so subscribe to us if you havent already, download it and check it out!

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This week we talked about Scratch Magazine shutting down, the light skinned black people party, some fresh indie albums dropping and some hot new music! We also wanted to thank al the fam that helped boost us during the VH1 Hip Hop Honors, Crunk & Disorderly, BlackJackSkanz.com, HipHopDirectory.com and Smartenupnas.com. We apologize for the bad audio quality this show, yall caught us in the middle of an equipment upgrade. So we promise next show will be a banger. But without a doubt the music in this show is pure heat. Conflict from NY, Black Bill from GA, Prince Ali of Toronto, Nifty from CA, Key-Me from NY, Pugs Atomz from Il, and Juice outta GA.

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JMack, Phro, and I were back at it this week, and this show is SERIOUS! To get things started we discussed our nomination for a VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors award. Later in the show we got Jay Casteel (CEO of Ballerstatus.com) on the phone to get his take on being nominated in the Best Hip-Hop Lifestyle Site category. We talked about NYCs latest beef involving Saigon and Prodigy/Mobb Deep. We also covered Kanyes first-week sales victory over 50 Cent, and we brought in Milk Dee of Audio Two to get his take on the entire Kanye vs. 50 marketing campaign. Milk also spoke at length about how many times Audio Twos classic record "Top Billing" has been sampled, his behind-the-scenes success in the music game as a producer, and his video parody of 50 Cents "I Get Money". We also continued our commentary on the Jena 6 situation (this is before we were aware of Bells release), and took a look at Jesse Jacksons comments about Barack Obamas involvement with the case. Episode #53 is jam packed with 6 fire tracks, so check it out.

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The FULL crew is back and weve got it strapped with eight BANGIN underground hip-hop tracks which makes Episode 52 a monster show! Major, JMack and Phro talked about how hip-hop is VERY much alive underground, touched on the OReilly mess with Nas and took some time to Interview Miami artist Kane, winner of Episode #50 for his track "Dead Man Walkin" off his upcoming album Slangin Kane. We also touched on some XBox stuff, the indie tip, Kanye v. 50 and more! Featured artists this episode include Brasco, Won8D, I.G.T., Bonaphied, Big Dutch, BrookCentral, Young blaze, K-Beta, Dub Sonata, Double A.B.

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While the cats are away the mice will play! JMack went solo this show while Major is out of town to bring you some of his past favorite joints on the show. Talkin about his favorite podcasts, interviews and more. Definitely got some FIRE bangers on this show, dont miss it! Seven tracks! Featuring music from Ghazi and Planet Asia, Yung Onyx, The Paypa Boyz, Butta, SINcere and IGT!

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Part 1 of 2 of Block 2 Block Series-Miami: Episode 50 is here baby! We kicked off our 7 city hip-hop tour in M.I.A., and talked about Miamis hip-hop transition. From the Miami bass music of the 80s, all the way to todays new Miami sound, we covered it all. We also got a chance to holla at one half of Miamis hottest production team, Cool from Cool N Dre. He touched on what goes into making a hot track, and some of their newest business moves. The music in Episode #50 is fire, and features artists strictly from the Metro Miami area. This show is so big we had to break it up into two pieces, but take the time to download both of them and enjoy M.I.A.

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Part 2 of 2 of Block 2 Block Series-Miami: An exclusive interview with Billy Corben, the Director of Cocaine Cowboys, the documentary that covers Miamis infamous drug trade and how it impacted the citys growth and rise in popularity. Billy was candid and shared a lot of insight on the first film and even provided some ill teasers about the forthcoming follow-up, Cocaine Cowboys II: The Godmother Returns. As if that wasnt enough, we caught up with GIF the winning vote getter from Episode #48, and talked about the idea behind his track No Born I.D., and his upcoming plans. The music in Episode #50 is fire, and features artists strictly from the Metro Miami area.

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This week Major went for dolo, without JMack or Phro, but he still kept it poppin. Major covered recent hip-hop news such as Interscope bullying hip-hop blogs, and the Remy Ma shooting incident. This episode also features an exclusive interview with Reggae/Dancehall newcomer Collie Buddz. JMack and Major went back and forth with him about his debut album and some of the struggles of coming up in the Caribbeean music scene. The music this week is off the meter as always, so sit back and enjoy the show.

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Were back at it this week after having some scheduling issues for the last couple weeks. We kicked things off with our new Hoodhype intro provided to us by the homie Ques. We talked about XXL Magazines piece about the pluses/minuses of indie labels vs. the majors. JMack took some time to break down some tips for indie artists that are out there grinding. The trailer for American Gangster which stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, also made its way into our conversation. We caught up with the winners from Episodes 45 and 46, Cashmere aka Black Ross and K-Beta to see what projects theyre working on. We also had a little fun going through a list of hit it or skip it scenarios involving various female celebrities; you wont believe some of the answers. The music in this show featured some of the hottest production that weve played, and the MCs were on point as always. Check it out, and be sure to subscribe to us in iTunes if you havent already.

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Sorry for the delay on getting this show out, but its finally here. JMack, Phro and myself got together before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya mega-fight to put down another wild show. The Patron was flowing, and the mouths were running. We were joined in the studio by Mayday and SINcere of Mid Mobb Section. As usual we shot the shit about hip-hop, and spoke on the hip-hop version of myspace, GoldMic.com. We hit up Khaos from Yung Onyx, to get his prediction on who would win the fight. As you all know, the Pretty Boy went on to defeat Oscar by split-decision, so look for us to catch up with Arben from boxingtribune.com in the next episode so we can rub it in a little.

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JMack and I were at it again, and this episode was "out of control"! This week we were joined in the studio by a special guest host, my homie Snoop-E from Lansings own Mid Mobb Section. We took another look at the medias attack on hip-hop, but instead of us rehashing our opinions we got a chance to holla at Duck Down Records Sean Price and get his take on the situation. After chopping it up with P, we switched gears to the boxing world and the upcoming mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya. We got some top notch analysis on how De La Hoya may be able to pull off the upset from boxingtribune.coms Arben Paloka, while Snoop-E threw out some knowledge on why Pretty Boy Floyd should come out on top. As if that wasnt enough, we got a chance to catch up with Ques who won the vote for Episode 44. And for the icing on the cake we caught up with Hoodhype.com blog writer Tarah and had a good ol fashioned Democrat vs. Republican debate. This episode is the longest show weve ever recorded, but its full of real talk and fire music, 7 songs to be exact, so check it out!

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We had so much to talk about this show we couldnt even get to it all. The Imus controversy and its impact on the hip-hop world was front and center in our discussion. We caught up with HipHopDirectory.com founder James to get his take on censorship, and how the controversy over Imus may impact Hip-Hops radio play. On the lighter side, JMack and I talked about the Sopranos season premire, and 3-6 Mafias MTV reality show Adventures in Hollywood. We also chopped it up about Hoodhypes Youtube channel being ranked #61 on the rankings, and Esther Baxters defeat of Vida Guerra in Round 2 of the Battle of the Hip-Hop Models. Featured artists included Reef Hustle outta Bronx, NY, Cashmere aka Black Ross from Philly, PA, Bigg Jigg from Grand Rapids, MI Semo comin from Cape Girardeau, MD and Link reppin Raleigh, NC.

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Recording an episode shouldnt be this much damn fun, but JMack, Phro, and I had a ball putting this one down! The three of us tossed back some beers and kicked it on a number of topics. We covered everything from hip-hops latest releases to the wackest haircut weve ever gotten. Ep 44 also features an exclusive interview with MC Serch, where he discussed his involvement with VH-1s "The White Rapper Show" and gave us his thoughts on some of the problems with the industry. We also chopped it up with Khaos, a member of Yung Onyx, winners from episode #42. Dont forget the CD Giveaway! We will be giving away two copies of Devin the Dudes new album "Waiting to Inhale", but you gotta call the hypeline and drop your biggest tokes on the phone! We will announce the winners in episode 45! Call (313) 406-7577, but listen to Episode 44 for details! We cant forget about the music, which top to bottom had some of the hardest tracks weve played yet. Episode 44 features tracks from the following artists: Fiction ft. B.C from Minneapolis, MN, Disgruntled Negro out of Texarkana, TX, T-Down comin outta Indianapolis, IN, Dutty Devioso ft. Jayroc from Baton Rouge, LA and back for the THIRD time, Ques coming from Bronx, NY.

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This week JMack and I tackled the issue of "real" music versus watered down material. We touched on how difficult it is to make creative, gritty music that will still please major label A&Rs. Also, we spoke to LB, the highest vote getter from Episode #41, about what hes got planned next, and how he made the connection with East Coast legend AZ. We also talked about other Hip-Hop podcasts doing their thing, the controversial "Hood Stomp" video, NCAA hoops, our differnces in opinion on Tiffany Patterson aka New York, and more. Episode #43 also features five bangers from: Mullyman from Baltimore, MD, Ron G outta Atlanta, GA, Akil, Oakland, CA, Butta, Baltimore, MD, D.One, AZ, Irvine, CA

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After all the hate and venom expressed in Episode 41, JMack, Phro and myself decided to kick back and express a little racial U.N.I.T.Y this episode. Listen in as we dig into JMacks mind a little bit, to find out how he first became a hip-hop fan, and we also discuss his dislike for certain white folks. The beef between Timbaland and Scott Storch was brought up, as well as CNNs negative story on the hip-hop industry. We took the time to catch up with The Academy, winners of Episode 40, and talk to them about their future projects. Of course the music in Episode 42 is on point as usual featuring tracks from Loose Cannons from Pottsville, PA, Hollywood Kill out of Hollywood, CA, Yung Onyx and Fredro Star coming from Queens, NY Prince Genisiz and Peter Lake from Chicago, IL

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Man weve been out for a long ass time. But we are making it up to yall with a one and a half our show, so try to ride out the big ass download! An EXCLUSIVE with Sean Price! Currrtissss!! Yeah we talked about it, among MANY other things. And if anyone has a pen and paper nearby, write down how many times JMack swears as he clears the air on some things in this episode, we would really like to know. Also, cant forget four more bangers for yall. LB featuring AZ, Mikado from Indianapolis, IN, Mr. Grand returns from Atlanta for another shot on the show, KayeJeye returns from ATL as well, and some more fire from Rebel from NYC!

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Talk on the DJ Drama and Don Cannon raid, J.Lo, females and of course four hot ones for yall. Ginger Jackson an RnB singer from LA, Loot from New York City, a return visit from The Academy from Mt. Vernon, NY, and BrookCentral from Watts, CA. Check it out and see why HoodHype is THE spot for the BEST underground hip-hop and RnB.

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2006 wrap up! Just kidding, we aint gonna waste your time with the same sh-t everyone else is talkin. Major and JMack speak on more Vida bringin Phro in for a quick phone call as well as our boy James for HipHopDirectory.com on the phone! Dont forget to check out five HOT bangers this week from St. John from Sacramento, CA, Eddie Kane from Raleigh, NC, 800 The Jewell ft. Tre Scoops and Mississippi Mac from Denver CO, Young Chilla outta Baton Rouge, LA and Eric Morrow from Russellville, KY! Stand up!

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Four hot new bangers straight off the street, featuring artists Ques from Brox,NY,C Yung Onyx from Queens NYC, Peezee outta Lewisville, TX, Causez Company from Sacramento, CA, and Thadd Williams from Hampton, VA. JMack Quizzes Major on some sports trivia, talk on the Hip Hop is Dead debate, fine ass females and more.

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Major and JMack were diggin deep into their racist pasts this episode. Talkin about HBOs the Wire, the latest on the Michael Richards incident, Raekwon dissin Jay-Z and more! Featuring music from Ghazi out of the Bay Area, Honey Brown from Atlanta, GA, Philthy from Lansing, MI, Sacrifice from Los Angeles, CA and Wing from Compton, CA.

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EXCLUSIVE one on one with Shady Records own Obie Trice! Lots of talk on the OSU vs UofM game, garbage music and alot more! Check out hot new music this week from Chevy from Tallahassee, FL, a return visit from IGT from Roosevelt, NY, Jugernaut from Lansing, MI and Groun-Hog outta Atlanta, GA. Its a hot ass show this week so dont miss it!

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Check out this weeks episode featuring five hot new underground tracks! Also, we talk about Benzinos ass getting sued, Floyd Mayweather and we have some fun smashing some CDs by artists we all love to hate. Make sure you check it out!

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Five hot new tracks this week! Changin up the format with a new Co-Host, JMack is in the building with Major holdin it down for a full hour! You asked and we delivered. Now faster downloads and longer shows starting this week! Check out music from Chris Hustle, Bob Kennedy, Every Angle Covered and Mr Grand! FIRE! Get at us! 313-406-7577

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with RnB crooner, Donell Jones! Check out new music from Fokis out of NYC, J.Pistols from Peoria, IL, 86 out of Atlanta, GA, and Chen Lo comin from Brooklyn, NYC! We apologize the huge delay, LOTS of things comin up for yall with HoodHype.com! Thank you for your patience!

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Finally here! Thanks to everyone who has been patient as we get ready for a whole new look and alot more fire for your ears! Check out this weeks show with Illtactics, L-Shine, Bootleg, and Movin Heavy!

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Wow. You know you would think after 31 episodes, HoodHype would start to fade, but yall know thats not how we do it here. We keep it tight as Major keeps bangin the hardest tracks on the streets from coast to coast. This week check out R.E.U.B. from Virginia, GIF returns from NYC, Regin returns as well from New York, and check out Blizm, Capion and AK out of Pittsburgh! Stay tuned for an exclusive with Donell Jones next week!

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We are working tight with the fam over at ExtravaGangstaRadio.com because we know our fans will definitely feel what they are doing out of the NYC. Make sure you check out this exclusive interview Ras from EG Radio ran with James Cruz of Violator management. James is the manager of some of the best acts in the business including 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Papoose, and many more.

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Damn..damn..DAMN! This has to be one of the HARDEST episodes to date featuring four BANGIN tracks and a hot interview with Lil Scrappy! O-K-K-K! Featuring tracks by LB from Manchester, NH, Akil aka BayBrotha from THE BAY! Okland, CA, Axual from Flint, MI and one of our hottest played artists, Ques from NYC returns to bang out another fire track. Whether youre new to the show, or youre a HoodHype.com vet, MAKE SURE you cop this episode!

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Damn Majors puttin down this week with some new tracks from previous artists AND some fresh new talent! This week check out The Academy from Mount Vernon, NY, St. John from Sacramento, CA, Divine MC from Daytona Beach, FL and Shawdy Jizzle straight outta Jackson, MS. Also, Major kicks off a new spot featuring some of the hottest beats by underground producers youve ever heard!

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New tracks this week featuring K-Beta from DC, BrookCentral from Compton, CA, HueHef from Bowman, SC, Rebel from New York, NY.

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Majors been in the kitchen cookin up some more fire featuring four BANGIN new tracks and an interview with up and coming artist Billy Smokes comin HARD outta Flint, Michigan. The best thing to come outta Flint since MC Breed. Major spins four new hot ones this week as well with Bo$$ returns from Tempe, Arizona, The HaveNots outta Fresno, California, Eric Morrow from Russellville, Kentucky and State of Da Union returns from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Cant miss this one!

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Weve got a special episode with you featuring an interview with Ras of ExtravaGangsta.com radio out of NYC. Talkin about our shows, underground music, the industry and more. Make sure you check out this episode and check out Extravagangsta at www.ExtravaGangsta.com and ExtravaGangstaRadio.BlogSpot.com.

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Major is back! After a little hiatus HoodHype.com is back on track with four new BANGIN ass tracks! Check out Problem Solvas from Houston, Texas, 676 ft. Irie Black out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Eddie Kane from Raleigh, North Carolina and Tha Paypa Boiz straight outta Detroit, MI

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An interview with Rah Muzics latest star "Killa Klump". He's raw and he just dropped a single with Styles P but dont get it twisted, he ain't hyphy. More of that news you love from your boy Phro and of course four more bangers to keep you breakin' your neck on the subway or in your car! Featuring G-No out of Las Vegas, NV, Freeloada from Severn, MD, Al Hayes from Chi-Town, IL, and Young Reese & Blaze from Columbus, OH. Dont forget to vote for this week's favorites at Hoodhype.com!

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The first HoodHype Hip-Hop RoundTable. Check out this episode this week as Major, Phro and JMack sit down, tip back a few and talk about all things hip-hop. Tracks from I.G.T. out of Roosevelt, NY, GIF from Harlem, NY and SlandDee out of California.

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Sorry for the brief hiatus yall. Weve been makin moves behind the scenes. Check out four hot tracks from Reign from Brentwood, NY, Asi & Joe Young from Fort Washington, MD, Main Event out of Flint, MI, and Ghazi comin straight outta the Bay San Francisco, CA. All this, more news with Phro and street drama!

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Prodigy of Mobb Deep is in the house! Check out the interview! News with Phro and four BANGIN ass tracks for yall this week too! BrookCentral from Compton, CA, Bob Kennedy out of Chi-town, The StreetKingz from Minneapolis, MN and Ques out of NYC. Its ALL fire this week baby!

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Check out an EXCLUSIVE interview with Sean Price AKA "Ruck" from the Duck Down Camp. Major touches on upcoming projects and more. Music from Demorne Warren out of Brooklyn, NY, St. John from Sacramento, CA, Tomeka Goodman from Shreveport, LA and Heron DeMarco from Brooklyn, NY. We got that FIRE this week!

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More of that hot $hit for you this week! The official re-launch of HipHopDirectory.com. Four new hot tracks with Scholar & TrueBless from Glenn Dale, MD, JW from Baton Rouge, LA, Durtybodean outta Jonesboro, GA and Mid Mobb Section from Lansing, MI. Dont miss that interview with Prodigy of Mobb Deep next week!

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This week check out The Threat out of Crystal Springs, MS, M.L.S. from Sacramento, CA, Ed Genesis from Kalamazoo, MI and the FIRST artists to be repeated at HoodHype, Queens, NYs own Homage And Dubbz. Make sure you check out the announcement of the HoodHype.com and HipHopDirectory.com this Tuesday April 4!

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Check it out this week as Major interviews the underground mixtape legend, Big Sty. Listen in to get Stys take on the industry, payola what hes up to and more. Of course we have news with Phro and four more bangin joints with Chief Honcho out of Philadelphia, PA, The Academy from Mt. Vernon, NY, Ms. Tamara straight outta the West Los Angeles, CA, and Provoke holdin it down for New York City. Also, more giveaways!

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Four more bangers for yall this week. Detroit Red outta Detroit, MI, Eternal out of Los Angeles, CA, NK Tha Great from Atlanta, GA and Neph from Baltimore, MD. Dont forget to check us out in this Months SPIN Magazine and win a free t-shirt! Check this episode out!

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This week we have an exlusive interview with Detroit Legend Esham. Artists inspired by him include, Eminem, Kid Rock, ICP and others. Check it out. Major spins that FIRE for you this week too. Check out tracks by Big Hank and JaQuay out of Tulsa, OK, Ghost45 and Bo$$ from Tempe, AZ, Akir from Brooklyn,NY and that heat comin from State of Da Union out of Philadelphia, PA!

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Check out some hot artists this week! Axual Facts from Flint, MI, Young Troop out of Indianapolis, IN, S.E.M.I. from Little Rock, AR, and Mannrock straight outta Woodbury, NJ!! Dont forget to catch up with the news with Phro! Also, make sure you check out Smoothbeats.com for the HOTTEST mainstream and underground hip-hop on the planet!

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Featured interview with the prolific NEEDLZ. Producer for tracks like 50 Cents "Piggy Bank", Young Buck's "Bang, Bang" and more. Check out hot new tracks from Nametag out of Detroit, MI, StreetKingz from Minneapolis, MN, Ron G from Little Rock, AR and Loose Kannons straight outta Pottstown, PA. Plus more news from Phro!

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Four HOT BANGERS this week! This week featuring our new hip hop news informant Phro. Check out Homage & Dubbz straight outta NYC, The Chapter from Tallahassee, Fl, WilDelux outta Brooklyn, NY, Menoosha from Germany and a bonus track from Cee Reed from Danbury, CT. Dont forget to hit up www.hoodhype.com and vote for your favorite artists!

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This week, an EXCLUSIVE interview with the legendary Kool DJ Red Alert! Check out four hot new hip hop and RnB artists! Featuring artists Trilogy from Chicago, IL, Born Leader out of Minneapolis, MN, Lawman Dia comin from Chicago, IL and the beatiful sounds of Honey Brown straight outta Atlanta, GA. Dont forget to hit up www.hoodhype.com and vote for your favorite artists!

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Major is back! This episode we're featuring four more of the hottest from the underground with Slang Dee of Victorville, CA, Nard from Newport News, VA, Jade Foxx holdin it down for Fort Lauterdale, FL, and Kinfolk Thugs bringing you heat from Memphis, TN. Dont forget to vote at podcast.yahoo.com and look us up in itunes and give Major a vote!

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What up 2006?! Setting off the new year with an interview with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan, two CD giveaways and your comments! As always, we have hot new unsigned artists this week which include: Big Fluid out of Chicago, Minks from L.A., Ike Eyes from Brooklyn, NY and can't forget Ghazi out of San Francisco! Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577 or email us at info@hoodhype.com!

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Check out some sounds this week from Kynfolk out of Lexington, KY, Kayolaw from Lansing, MI, 21-5th out of Philly, PA and Big Floaty from Atlanta. DVD Giveaway and more! Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577 or email us at info@hoodhype.com!

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Check out this weeks show with a surprise giveaway! Featured artists Theory out Flint, MI, Triple Psyco of Columbus, MS, Mojoe from San Antonio, TX and Truth out of Orlando, FL. Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577 or email us at info@hoodhype.com!

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Check out the Interview with BUCKSHOT AKA BDI of Black Moon. Your voicemail and messages Artists featuring Big Sty from Richmond VA, Facx Murda from Fayetteville, NC, Big Lou from New Jersey and Keno Valentino from Alabama! Make sure you peep www.hoodhype.com and hit up the messageboards! Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577

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Jacka straight outta the Bay, Russell Taylor some smooth RnB flava, Savage from Dallas, and Y.B.I. out of Detroit. More hot tracks to keep your heads noddin! Show was late due to the holiday week, thanks for your patience! Make sure you peep www.hoodhype.com and hit up the messageboards! Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577

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730, The YNots, Mirda and Bliss. Some midwest fire for yall this week and more listener feedback.Make sure you peep www.hoodhype.com and hit up the messageboards! Dont forget to hit up the hypeline at (313) 406-7577

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Daundadogs, Verbal Seed, Ruby Red and Pop-N-Bullets! Check out the heat from Mississippi, Atlanta and more! Still keepin' it live for y'all! Don't forget to vote for your favorites!

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Interview this week with none other than Daz Dillinger of DPG Recordz. Fresh artists this week include Black Lagoon, Chi Boy, O.C. and Eldorado Red

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Check out this weeks hot joints from MyOne (pronounced: "My Own"), Big Tone, SINcere and Fallon. Listener feedback and a little more flavor this week!

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Welcome to HoodHype.com. This is our first episode. Check out talent from artists, Billy Smokes, Mo Blaze, Mid Mobb Section and Suga City.

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