The Bomb Squad The powerhouse production team, The Bomb Squad crafted the sound for some of rap’s greatest artists and groups. From Public Enemy and Slick Rick to L.L. Cool J and Run DMC, there sound energized a generation of hip-hop legends. Not a team to be limited to the the 80s and early 90s, they seldomly get mentioned when fans talk about production teams. On this episode, Vegas and Tony laydown the gauntlet on why they deserve more than "flowers." Check out Tony's podcast: ‎⁨https://www.youtube.com/@TonyDaDome That Time in Hip-Hop Recommendations Playlist! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/that-…s/pl.u-MPGuWvRAXe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/647pSaQeLDTbSkzql3NrCH

It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" We're in Philly for this one! The Roots changed how hip hop heads viewed them with a brand new album that put Philly boombap on the map. That album was, Illadelph Halflife! A undeniable hip hop classic! Let's talk about it! See more from my guest Kil here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShibeParkMedia Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

On this new episode, Vegas talks about the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z's album, "The Blueprint" and what the experience was like on September 11, 2001 when it released. The Snoop Dogg biopic is in motion and now has casted it's Biggie Smalls. Is Kendrick Lamar considered a lazy artist because he drops new albums every two to three years?  Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://vegas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

On this new episode, Jay-Z finesses fans into listening to old music at his "Listening Party." Dr. Dre takes a stance in the A.I. music argument. Vegas recaps the best releases/recommendations from August 2026. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://vegas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

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It's a limited episode series celebrating the year 1996! It's the 30th anniversary of many classic albums from that year and we chose twelve to "re-review!" Similar to Nas in 1996, Outkast returned with a new path to greatest on their second album, Atliens. Primed by André 3000's comments on stage at the 1995 Source Awards, "The South got something to say," became the first signal that southern hip-hop was about to plant it's flag firmly in the hip-hop game. Outkast was back and their sophmore album spoke loudly! Let's talk about it! S/O to the guest for this episode: Neltron Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

On this new episode, Vegas recaps the first week of Duane "Keffe D" Davis's trial for the murder of 2Pac, along with reviewing Keffe D's book. Ebro says a well known female emcee told him that female fans of hers are not rap fans. Vegas also reviews The Game's new album, The Documentary III. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://vegas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

On this new episode, The best albums/mixtapes of July 2026. Busta Rhymes has tremendous momentum with this new J. Dilla collaboration. Vegas slept on Rakim's new single, "A Different Kind," and here's why. Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://vegas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc

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On this new episode, Funk Flex radio snitching on Dj Enuff is crazy! 38 Spesh is moving the goal post now that Jadakiss has responded? Vegas reviews Rick Ross's latest album, "Set in Stone." Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://vegas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc