Music

The crew discuss Mos Def’s (nka Yasin Bey) timeless 1999 debut Black on Both Sides, which came at a critical times in their lives. They discuss the lyrics, production, themes and the prophetic nature of its message that still rings true to this day.  Follow The Vault Classic Music Reviews […]

The crew discusses The Notorious B.I.G’s exceptional 1994 debut album Ready to Die on its 25th anniversary, its genius production work, hardcore and smooth lyrics and how it shaped an hip-hop icon.  Follow The Vault: Classic Music Reviews Podcast www.vaultclassicpod.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy […]

The crew discusses De La Soul’s historic 1989 debut 3 Feet High And Rising, its impact and how it shaped other projects released within the genre in the following year and years to come.  Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122 Support […]

The crew takes a look at Outkast’s groundbreaking debut Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik: it’s impact on Atlanta, Southern hip-hop and the hip hop scene overall 25 years after it’s release.  Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122 Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy […]

The crew tackles Prince Paul’s 1999 concept album A Prince Among Thieves, its unique nature and how the album would look if it was done in today’s music climate. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122 Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy […]

The crew takes a look at the The Roots breakthrough album Things Fall Apart 20 years later, how it changed their career trajectory and how it stacks up with the rest of their catalog.  Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/600256077743122 Support […]

We take a look at Mobb Deep’s fourth album Murda Muzik as it turns 20 years old, examining the themes, highlights, low points and whether it stands the test of time for the legendary Queensbridge rap duo. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener Group! […]

The crew talks the late Big Pun’s debut classic Capital Punishment as it turns 25. After making waves in the underground and on the Beatnuts “Off the Books” the previous year, the Bronx-bred Puerto Rican emcee lead off with this massive debut. Touting a ferocious multisyllabic rhyme still dressed with […]

B. Cox reviews Onyx’s classic debut album Bacdafucup as it turns 30. After linking up with the late Jam Master Jay of Run DMC fame, the Queens group signed to his label JMJ Records. Under his watchful eye and tutelage, they recorded their debut album. The then-quartet made up of […]