The Combat Jack Show

On this episode we take it to the South Bronx, Forrest Projects to be exact. This rap star has been around for 24 plus years and still going strong. He's part of the legendary DITC crew, he introduced the likes of Big Pun, Remy Ma, DJ Khaled and Terror Squad to the world. He powered through beefs with 50 Cent, Jay-Z and survived the ugly scenarios of being in these New York City streets. Internets we bring you the Fat Joe Episode of The Combat Jack Show. Yes, we covered everything from "Flow Joe" to his new situation with Roc Nation. The Don Cartagena is stronger than ever. #RaiseTheBarHigher

Before there was the "internets" or blog site there was an online website community called AllHipHop.com. We sat down with the founders of AHH Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur and Greg "Grouchy" Watkins to discuss their early beginnings, creating an online destination for hip hop, breaking some of our household names, surviving hacks, 20th Anniversary and much more. If you used read their rumor section with Illseed then you know that was the precursor to all of the "breaking news" culture that exist today. Did you know that Charlamagne The God used to write for AllHipHop? Ha! Also joining us doing co-hosting duties is the lovely Alexa Leighton. Hit that play button and #GetReady4Combat

On the first show for 2017 we take it back to the beginning of this podcast journey. This gentleman is the reason we use the term "internets", he's the reason the pause game will forever be enabled, he's the reason Polo, Timberlands and copping the latest releases is ingrained in the culture. He's one of the architects of making urban podcasts cool. He was there at the start of the Combat Jack Show spaceship and he's here now. Internets...we bring you The Return of Dallas Penn episode. #PodcastFiendsUnite #RaiseTheBarHigher

On this episode we have the third arm of the almighty Rocafella, Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Listen as he shares candid stories during the reign of "The Roc", the 20th Anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, the plan for the dissolving of Rocafella Records, his prison stint, new ventures, Fourth of November, The Roc 96, marriage and lots more. You know the drill..hit that play button and throw the diamond up! It's always the ROC! #RaiseTheBar

On this episode we have arguably the hardest rap group of all time, The LOX in the studio. The trio, Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch discuss their longevity, rap's new generation, Puff, new deal with Roc Nation, new album, the elections and tons more. This was one of the most passionate interviews thus far. Hit the play button, the hardest from Yonkers is in the building. "Filthy America....It's Beautiful" hits stores and all digital retailers December 16th, 2016.

On this episode we have Stevie J and Derrick "D-Dot" Angelettie stop by to discuss all the wins, new ventures, house arrest, meeting Trump and much more. Also in this episode, longtime lawyer buddy Ed Woods and Corey Pegues join in on the discussion. Sit back, crack a cool one and enjoy. #RaiseTheBar

Is Brooklyn, in the house"? On this episode we sit down with budding rap star/newly signed Roc Nation artist Casanova and his manager/podcast King Taxstone. Cass takes us on his journey be a privileged child of West Indian/Latin parents that got swallowed up by the street life as a stick up kid, his tenure in prison, how he met Taxstone, getting signed to Roc Nation and much more. Grab a bottle of Dusse', sit back and press play. BOOM BOOM BOOM! 2X #RaiseTheBar Hosted by @Combat_Jack & @its_Aking Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @its_Aking and @MrChrisMorrow www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

So what happens when one of the greatest producers of all time collaborates with one of the most heralded stoner MC? Well, listen to this episode as we sit with the "Chocolate Boy Wonder" Pete Rock and the "Kush God" Smoke Dza as they discuss their newly formed group and self titled project Don't Smoke Rock. We also find out about how these two hooked up, Dza carrying PR's records a decade ago, the concept of the group and album and a lot more. Internets, we present to you Don't Smoke Rock. The new self titled project Don't Smoke Rock will be available December 2nd, 2016 on all retail and digital outlets. #RaiseTheBar

You would think that a songwriter/producer whose work has amassed over 150 million records sold in his career, would be a guest and talk everything music. Not at all. This past election is and will be a hot topic for quite some time and many have much to say. Listen to this esteemed gentleman as he fiercely discusses politics, racism, solutions, being resilient and much more. Internets we present to you..The Bryan Michael Cox Episode. #RaiseTheBar

In this episode, we welcome back Mr. Snowman, Jeezy to the Combat Jack Show. Jeezy's talking Trap or Die 3, sustaining success, the new BMF series, his relationship with Big Meech, Faboulous, whether he is willing to resolve issues with Gucci Mane and more. You know we got you covered. Trap or Die 3 in stores and all digital retailers. #RaiseTheBar

On this episode we welcome the long awaited return of Joe Budden. Listen, as "Jumpoff" Joey talks about his new album, maturation, whether or not he's bringing his podcast to The Loudspeakers Network, new and old rap beefs, Taxstone, Slaughterhouse, the status of those kids who trespassed on his property and much much more. Rage & The Machine is available at all digital retailers. Salutations! #RaiseTheBar Use promo code "JACK" to get $35 off your first week of deleveries at HelloFresh.com Hosted by @Combat_Jack & @its_Aking Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @its_Aking and @MrChrisMorrow www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

On our recent visit to the ATL for the A3C Festival we sat down with one of today's most sought after producers Zaytoven. Zay takes us on a journey through his early beginnings coming up in the church, introducing elements of the Bay Area sound to Atlanta which carved the way for Trap music of today, his start with Gucci Mane and much more, also on this episode is our amazing conversation with the mayor of Cape Town South Africa, Patricia De Lille. Mayor Patricia discusses the arts initiatives that she wants to establish with South Africa and the US and the global impact on the 2016 US Presidential elections. Hit that play button and #RaiseTheBar Hosted by @Combat_Jack & @its_Aking Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @its_Aking and @MrChrisMorrow www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

We went down to A3C for our annual pilgrimage to Atlanta and sat down with the legendary Hitmen production team. This is an instant classic so sit back and press play. Hosted by @Combat_Jack & @its_Aking Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @its_Aking and @MrChrisMorrow www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

This episode was a long time in the making as we have Dave East and his manager/partner Wayno. East takes us on an in-depth journey from their humble beginnings growing up in Harlem, having one foot in the streets and one foot in basketball and navigating in the NYC hip hop scene to get the cosign of all cosigns. Also, Wayno shares his story of his early days at Rocafella Records and his transition to being one of the sought after minds in the music industry. Tune in an get inspired. It's the Triangle Offense! Hosted by @Combat_Jack & @its_Aking Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @its_Aking and @MrChrisMorrow www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

Cheo Hodari Coker stops by our studio and drops science on Marvel's 'Luke Cage'. From minor spoilers to the the creative process, and how Hip Hop is tied to the hip with comic books, it's all here. This ain't nothing less that a #SweetChristmas.