Episódios

  • Episode 126 (The L.E.J. interview pt. 2)
    Jun 15 2025
    New interview! This week Riplak and I sit down with the NYC MC, The L.E.J. Our first returning guest, as we had him on in Season 1. All new material and topics. He talks about his group in the 80's opening for artists like Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash & LL Cool J, to using writing as therapy, missed opportunties, writing poetry/books vs writing raps, and what new project he has coming out. At the end of the episode we play 2 of his new songs, so stay tuned all the way to the end. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.

    Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcast
    Find us online: www. riplak.com
    Best way to find tonights guest is Google: The L.E.J.
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    35 minutos
  • Episode 125 (Top 10 Brand Nubian songs)
    Jun 8 2025
    New roundtable! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter & Ben Neumann to discuss a group from New York that debuted in the middle of Hip-Hop's "Golden Age". Mixing elements of politcal, social & conscious lyrics, they also kept it 100% Hip-Hop. Sadat X, Grand Puba, Lord Jamar & DJ Alamo have earned their spot in Hip-Hop history. This week, Top 10 Brand Nubian songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www. riplak.com
    Follow Raven Hunter on Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps
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    26 minutos
  • Episode 124 (Top 10 Def Jam releases)
    Jun 1 2025
    New roundtable! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & L.E.J. to talk about maybe the most important Hip-Hop label in history. Started in the mid 80's by Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin, Def Jam quickly became the face of Hip-Hop culture. And remained that for decades after. This one was hard, but we all get down to our top 10 albums released by Def Jam. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms & the video version on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www.riplak .com
    Follow Raven Hunter on Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps
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    43 minutos
  • Episode 123 (Top 10 50 Cent songs)
    May 24 2025
    New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter & Riplak to discuss the journey of Curtis Jackson. From finishing his debut album, getting shot, and having it shelved forever, to signing with Shady Records and becoming the biggest rapper on the planet. 50 Cent has seen his ups and downs. We cover his entire career and come together to figure out his top 10 solo songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.

    Find us on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcast
    Visit us online: www.riplak .com
    Follow Raven Hunter on Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps
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    32 minutos
  • Episode 122 (Top 10 Rakim songs)
    May 18 2025
    New roundtable episode! This week I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Surreal the MC & Roderik Mentus to talk about a MC who completely changed the art of lyricism. From his early days withh Eric B, to his solo albums from the 2nd half of his career, the God MC continued to elevate his game and raise the bar of what is a MC. This week, Top 10 Rakim songs. As always you can find the audio version on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www. riplak.com
    Follow Raven Hunter on Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps
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    46 minutos
  • Episode 121 (Top 10 Boogie Down Productions songs)
    May 11 2025
    New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Roderick Mentus to discuss the career of one of the most important groups from the "Golden Era" of Hip-Hop. From their classic debut letting you know where Hip-Hop started, to a 5 album run full of classic tracks, Boogie Down Productions, and frontman Krs-One, are the definition of Hip-Hop. This list is just BDP songs, we already did a list for Krs-One solo tracks. Did your favorite BDP song make the cut? As always you can find the audio version on all major platforms and the video version on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www.riplak .com
    Follow Raven Hunter & Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps
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    49 minutos
  • Episode 120 (Mickey Factz interview)
    May 4 2025
    New episode! This week Riplak & I sit down with the East Coast MC, Mickey Factz. We discuss his first memories of hearing Hip-Hop, how he got his rap name, how his subject matter has changed over the years, the battle rap scene and more. As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms and the video version is on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www.riplak .com
    Follow Mickey Factz on Instagram: @mickey.factz
    Follow Mickey Factz on X: @MickeyFactz

    Note: There were some minor audio issues during the interview. We tried to clean it up the best we could, but you might hear some audio levels change.
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    13 minutos
  • Episode 119: Top 10 The Game songs
    Apr 27 2025
    New episode! This week I'm joined by Kane & Riplak to talk about a Compton MC who took the torch from the iconic Compton rappers before him. From his early work with JT The Bigga Figga, to getting signed by Dr. Dre & blowing up. From his beef with 50 Cent and his slept on albums later in his career, we cover the entire career of The Game. Did your favorite Game song make the cut? As always the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.

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    Find us online: www.riplak.com
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    38 minutos