The Library

Today we're going to the beats! Smithsonian and Bosko debate their top 5 hip-hop instrumentals and what makes for a dope beat.In this episode, we talk:Jay-Z 'Dynasty'ed' Jay ElectronicaYou just gonna say that while Kendrick is dropping Negro spirituals. Can't rap trash on a good beat."Seeing Green" was a missed opportunityInvestment firms from Vermont suing for copyright infringement.Is that Sweet Caroline? I'm snitchingI'm in my 35+ rec league era of making music.Your favorite emcee's gotta go in.Condo DJs playing Shook OnesI don't think everyone can rap on GrindinSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog0:00 - Pre Show0:42 - The Library Intro Theme1:18 - Check In2:58 - What you bangin?10:24 - What makes a beat good/great/valid?16:43 - Samples or no samples?23:48 - Sample snitching32:31 - Introduction to the Top 534:16 - Paid In Full37:06 - Last Days (Onyx)39:31 - Nas is Like41:31 - Shook Ones Pt 247:01 - Slow Jamz49:26 - Final Order 49:56 - Honorable Mentions

Was 1995 the best year for hip-hop ever? DJ Smithsonian & Bosko bring back Rello and Cunda to talk about their new show Circle the Block and debate if rap's Class of '95 was better than any other. This episode, everyone gives their INDIVIDUAL Top 5 of their 5 greatest albums from that year.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog0:00 - 95 Hip Hop0:40 - The Library Intro Theme1:16 - Intro to Rello & Cunda, Circle the Block4:40 - What you bangin?9:27 - Tone Loc was in a bunch of sh*t15:57 - What is the impact of 1995?21:47 - Could any other year beat 1995?29:47 - 03 over 95?31:42 - Start the Top 51:13:07- Honorable Mentions

To start season 3 and the new year, DJ Smithsonian and Bosko cover their personal hip-hop highlights from 2024 and their Top 5 "Wrapped" albums and genres. 0:00 Made It To Season 30:57 The Library Intro Theme2:39 - What you bangin?10:30 - Will we ever have a moment like Jay-Z & Linkin Park again?14:15 - Not on the 2024 Bingo Card14:30 - "Official Submission" of "Not on my bingo card" for ATP16:46 - Spicy take: Drake benefited from the algorithm, was justified in suing17:20 - We forgot what it was like for a song to be infectious19:40 - We just talked about Murphy Lee, and now they (St. Lunatics) are suing Nelly25:30 - I DID NOT EXPECT JR WRITER TO DROP IN 202430:30 - Top 5 "Wrapped"32:30 - I was disappointed, and then he came back and all is right in the world38:30 - The Heart Pt 6; Kendrick Lamar shouted out Ab-Soul, sounded like "lyrically I could be Talib Kweli" (Jay-Z)42:15 - Lower Midwest Drug Dealer Rap

The Library is your go to podcast to take a deep dive into the relationship rap and hip hop have with language, how rap and hip hop manipulate language, and how rap and hip hop creates their own language. Join DJ Smithsonian, Bosko, and music guests as they share all time top 5 lists, hip hop samples, dissect lyrics, and more.