The 80z Babies discuss 534, the fourth studio album from Roc A Fella's Memphis Bleek.    Timestamps: (1:09) Initial thoughts on the album and Memphis Bleek (4:22) Where was Outlaw? (6:19) Where was Yinka? (12:33) Critical reception (14:39) Overarching highlights (19:08) Overarching lowlights (20:44) Should Dear Summer have been on the album? Was Memphis Bleek done a disservice? Was Jay Z addicted to the spotlight? Did he do enough to support his artists? (26:52) Track for track...

The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar.  The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies.  Let us know in the comments which format you prefer.  #80zBabies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records.   Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion? (2:43) Where was Yinka? (3:15) Where was Outlaw? (4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter? (7:26) Why does this album matter? (9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent? (12:20) What kind of...

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Nick Rosenberg as they pay tribute to MF Doom and Madlib's Madvillainy released on Stones Throw Records on March 23, 2004. Timestamps: (0:25) introducing nick rosenberg (2:50) why did we wait so long to discuss this album? (4:40) where were nick? (8:02) where was outlaw? (12:50) where was yinka? (22:55) critical reception (27:25) was the mask a gimmick? (32:00) overarching highlights (49:23) overarching lowlights (50:52) track for track...

The 80z Babies are joined by D.L. "Wise" Chandler of Hip-Hop Wired to discuss Planet Asia's The Medicine released October 3, 2006. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies D.L. Chandler: @dlchandler123 Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe  

The 80z Babies head back west as Yinka attempts to hip Outlaw to Kurupt's sophomore solo album "Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha", released on November 16, 1999.   80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies continue their Soulquarian run of albums with a tribute discussion of Common's Like Water for Chocolate released March 28, 2000.

The 80z Babies discuss the 2022 documentary film about the life of Kanye West entitled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie & Chike.

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss and pay tribute the sophomore effort by D'Angelo - Voodoo, released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records.   

The 80z Babies celebrate the 13th anniversary of Drake's So Far Gone, released February 13, 2009. Episode Timestamps: (1:00) Is this a mixtape or an album? (2:06) Why are we revisiting this particular album? (5:52) Where were you when this project was released? (8:02) Obama’s election and inauguration (16:42) Critical reception (18:00) Overarching highlights (23:01) Overarching lowlights (31:43) Track for track highlights -31:43 Lust for Life -32:54 Successful -36:20 Let’s Call it...

The 80z Babies discuss the album Control System by TDE emcee Ab-Soul.

The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabies

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums.  This episode feature's Yinka's top 5.

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums.  This episode features Outlaw's top 5.

On the heels of its 15th anniversary the 80z Babies explore the sophomore studio album from Virginia duo Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury, released on November 28th, 2006.

The 80z Babies discuss Wu Tang: An American Saga, Kanye's Drink Champs Interview, Scottie Pippen's new book (Unguarded), and more.  

Coming on the heels of its 25th anniversary, the 80z Babies bring it back to the Wu chamber as Outlaw schools Yinka on one of his favorites, the debut album from Ghostface Killah - Ironman released October 29, 1996.

The 80z Babies give the Make it a Classic treatment to the self titled Def Jam debut album from fellow podcaster Joe Budden released June 10, 2003.

The fellas discuss the debut album by State Property's Freeway, Philadelphia Freeway - released February 23, 2003.   Highlights Include: 1. What We Do 2. All My Life 3. Flipside 4. Alright    

The 80z Babies are joined by Calmont as they attempt to make Tribe's The Love Movement a classic.

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sixth studio album by Jay-Z, The Blueprint, released on September 11th, 2001. Album Highlights Include: 1. The Ruler's Back 2. Takeover 3. All I Need

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the sophomore album from the legendary Outkast -  ATLiens, released August 27, 1996. Album Highlights Include: 1. ATLiens 2. Elevators 3. Millennium   

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Beshou to discuss the release of Smithsonian's Anthology of Hip-hop and Rap, releasing Friday, August 20th, 2021.

The 80z Babies tackle their first mixtape/album from the "Blog Era", Wiz Khalifa's Kush and OJ released April 14, 2010.   Highlights from the project include:  1. Mezmorized 2. Never Been 3. Slim Skit   and more....   #80zBabies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Ridin Dirty, the third studio album by UGK released July 30th, 1996.