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HOTSEAThaas is back with another episode, looking to get his feet wet. Pause. He talks about life and shares some interesting takes on recent events. Tune in now!

HOTSEAThaas is back after a long hiatus and pseudo retirement with a great episode and visual experience. HOTSEAThaas talks Stove God Cook$ and a lot more. Check out past episodes as we catch back up, we have so much to discuss personally and creatively. *Lord Jamar talks Stove God Cook$ https://youtu.be/fvp0UFSovrI?si=Iu1zWTK-TadsctyW

VCAR and Charlotte are back to discuss Money & Violence and a lot more. Tune In!

VCAR and Charlotte are back to discuss The Book Of HOV Exhibit, Drake's Nothing Was The Same Played In Reverse, Stay At Home Dads on the Rise and a lot more. Tune In!

[Review/Breakdown] VCAR and Charlotte add some visuals for context. They also add their take on this great record from Thank Me Later: "Light Up" by Drake ft. JAY-Z On “Light Up,” Drake talk about his career, his riches and how he celebrates his success. Jay-Z, on the other hand, sticks to the same topics while also giving Drake advice about the rap game. -Genius

In this episode Vine’s Cee Allah Rule talks ROC-A-FELLA. “Streets Is Watching"is a groundbreaking film starring JAY-Z, released in 1998. Directed by Abdul Malik Abbott, the movie provided an intimate and authentic portrayal of the street culture and rap industry at the time. With its raw storytelling and captivating visuals, "Streets Is Watching" had a significant impact on the hip hop community, catapulting JAY-Z's career and cementing his role as a cultural icon. This review will explore the film's artistic merits, its influence on the genre, and the lasting legacy it has left behind. Before becoming Hall of Fame Hov, JAY-Z in 1997 was still striving to make a name for himself in an extremely crowded New York City rap scene. Part of him getting shine at the time was the skills that he put on full display for his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt. The album, filled with jewels like “Dead Presidents II” and “D’Evils,” gave listeners a full-colored introduction to the man behind the flashy and conscious poetics. But while it was easily regarded a classic, Reasonable Doubt was a slow seller. In an effort to build the exposure behind his coveted rap skills, Jay and his Roc-A-Fella Records co-founders Kareem “Biggs” Burke and Damon Dash inked a distribution deal with Def Jam, selling the initial half-stake of the label for a reported $1.5 million. Not long after, 1997’s In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 arrived. But where Reasonable Doubt offered prophecy, the follow-up didn’t quite back up the promise of its predecessor. -Revolt 

In this episode Vine's Cee Allah Rule gives his take on the on going hip hop beef between Pusha T & Jim Jones. Tune in and check this episode. Also check his 50th Hip Hop Anniversary Take.

HOTSEAThaas talks Hulu's Freaknik Documentary, Snowfall, Retiring and a lot more. Tune In! (Disclaimer) The views expressed on this site are my own & do not reflect those of my employer or its clients. Views & opinions expressed by all contributors belong to them & not the blog, website or podcast owner.

HOTSEAThaas is back with another episode, he talks Complex, JBP, KingVon and a lot more. Tune In! (Disclaimer) The views expressed on this site are my own & do not reflect those of my employer or its clients. Views & opinions expressed by all contributors belong to them & not the blog, website or podcast owner.

HOTSEAThaas is back with another dope episode, he talks LSU vs Iowa Controversy, NYC Court Proceedings, Tidal Live Play and a lot more. Tune In! (Disclaimer) The views expressed on this site are my own & do not reflect those of my employer or its clients. Views & opinions expressed by all contributors belong to them & not the blog, website or podcast owner.