Episode 44 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyn's own Jay-Z (1996) and Detroit's D12 member, Proof (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 43 is a brief history and scoring of both members Sean Price and Rock of underground Brooklyn hip hop duo, Heltah Skeltah (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 42 is a brief history and scoring of the legendary Busta Rhymes (1996) and Queens group, Lost Boyz front man, Mr. Cheeks (1996). This is our first episode in a new calendar year, 1996. This means technically, we are no longer in the golden era of hip hop anymore, but I am deeming 1996 to be one of the greatest freshman classes in all of hip hop history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 41 is a brief history and scoring of southern rapper Fiend (1995) and New York underground artist Agallah (1995) as we have now come to our final episode in the golden era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 39 is a brief history and scoring of original 9 Wu-Tang member, The Chef, Raekwon (1995) and Firm member AZ (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 39 is a brief history and scoring of 1 hit wonder Skee-Lo (1995) and Lil Wayne & BG of The B.G.'z (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 38 is a brief history and scoring of original 9 Wu-Tang member, O.D.B. (1995) and west coasts Mack 10 (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 37 is a brief history and scoring of southern rapper and Hot Boys member, Juvenile (1995) and Harlem World's own Big L (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 36 is a brief history and scoring on Staten Island native and original 9 Wu-Tang member, Method Man (1994) and both members Tek and Steele of hip hop duo Smif-N-Wessun (1995) as we move into a new year in this episode, 1995. This means we are now officially entering the final year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 35 is a brief history and scoring of Def Squad's Keith Murray (1994) and underground Leak Brother, Tame One (1994) as we near the final year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 34 is a brief history, background, and scoring on Brooklyn's King, The Notorious B.I.G. (1994) who is widely considered the greatest rapper of all time, and fellow Bad Boy stablemate, Craig Mack (1994) as we get closer to the last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 33 is a brief history and scoring of Big Mike (1994) and Coolio (1994) as we continue on in 1994, nearing the end of the Golden Age of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 32 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyns Jeru The Damaja (1994) and G-Funk pioneer Warren G (1994) as we continue on in 1994, nearing the end of the Golden Age of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 31 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyns Jeru The Damaja (1994) and G-Funk pioneer Warren G (1994) as we continue on in 1994, still in the golden age of hip hop.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 30 is a brief history and scoring of both members of southern hip hop duo, Outkast (1994) as we continue on in the golden era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 29 is a brief history and scoring of young Staten Island native, Wu Tang affiliate, Shyheim (1994) and QB's Nas (1994) as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 28 is a brief history and scoring of Timbo King (1994) and Lil Fame & Billy Danze of M.O.P. (1994) as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 27 is a brief history and scoring of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel of New Jersey hip hop group, the Fugees (1994) who happen to be the first hip hop album I personally ever owned. They are also the first artists out to start off a new year in the podcast, 1994.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 26 is a brief history and scoring of Snoop Dogg (1993) and Mac Dre (1993) as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 25. This episode is a brief history and scoring of Buckshot (1993) of Boot Camp Clik and NBA Star Shaquille O'neal (1993) as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 24 is a brief history and scoring of Fat Joe (1993) and southern hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG (1993). This is the last episode before summer break. Season 2 of the podcast will pick up right where we left off Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:00 PM as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. Enjoy your summer! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 23 is a continuation of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1993) from last week. Today we will be covering the remaining 3 members: Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, and Wish Bone, as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 22 is a brief history and scoring of members Flesh-N-Bone and Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1993). The remaining three members will be scored next episode as we had to break BTNH into two episodes.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 21 is a brief history and covering of members Dice Raw, Malik B, and Black Thought of  hip hop band, The Roots (1993). Major stuff in this episode as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Episode 20 is a brief history and scoring of both members Prodigy and Havoc of Queens hip hop duo Mobb Deep (1993) as we continue on in the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support