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AZ On Illmatic, JAY-Z, The Firm, Mixtape Culture, Untold Stories, New Album & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Hip hop legend #AZ joins us on #DrinkChamps as he dives into his early career, the pressure of fame, and the challenges of the music industry. Hear about his collaborations with Nas, Jay-Z, and Busta Rhymes, the formation of The Firm, and the dynamics of working with different artists. Hear about the competitive nature of the industry, the impact of money and ego, and the evolution of the music industry. This legendary episode is a deep dive into AZ’s experiences and influences. Watch! -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive [See More…]

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Treach Talks Tupac & Biggie, Top MCs, Jam Master Jay, Untold Stories, Jersey & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps featuring the legendary rapper #Treach . In this interview, Treach dives deep into his career, starting from his groundbreaking days with #NaughtyByNature to his memorable collaborations with icons like Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay. He talks performing in Iraq and Africa, bringing live snakes and rats to a record label office, and engaging in deep conversations about aliens. Treach reflects on his role in shaping the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop scene and his influence on the genre’s evolution. The interview is packed with insights into his personal journey, thoughts on the current state of [See More…]

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Elliott Wilson On Drake, XXL, The Source, War Report Album, Havoc, Dave Mays & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with #ElliottWilson to talk in-depth about Wilson’s start in hip hop journalism, breaking the mic rating system at The Source, his falling out the founder Dave Mays, partying with Drake during COVID, seeing Pharrell’s historic appointment at Louis Vuitton firsthand, and much more. Wilson also discusses competing XXL vs his own The Source Magazine, producing CNN’s classic The War Report with beats from Mobb Deep’s Havoc, squashing beef with Rob Markman, and gives Nore his flowers for being an all-time great with #DrinkChamps. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: [See More…]

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M.O.P. On Their Come Up, Legacy, Untold Stories, Jay-Z, DJ Premier, G-Unit & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, legendary hip hop duo M.O.P. stop by to talk with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN. They take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on their come up in Brownsville, Brooklyn in the 90s and how they met and formed their iconic partnership. The duo gets candid about the struggles and obstacles they faced early on as underground artists trying to break through commercially while staying true to their signature sound. They share stories about collaborating with other New York hip hop legends throughout their career. M.O.P. also discusses the keys to their longevity and how they’ve [See More…]

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Juvenile & Mannie Fresh On Early Days Of Cash Money, Hit Song Stories, Jay-Z & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#Juvenile and #MannieFresh sit down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on #DrinkChamps Live from REVOLT WORLD to discuss the early days of Cash Money Records. They talk about how the New Orleans bounce sound influenced the label’s music, competing with No Limit Records, and some of their biggest hits like “Ha” and “Back That Azz Up.” Juvenile shares stories behind classics like 400 Degreez and Tha G-Code. Mannie Fresh also explains how he crafted the Cash Money sound and what it was like working with the young talent. They reflect on their legacy and impact on hip hop. Watch! Find [See More…]

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Method Man Talks Wu-Tang Clan Stories, Hip Hop Beefs, Acting, ODB, Redman & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#MethodMan joins N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on #DrinkChamps. In this hilarious interview, Method Man discusses his acting career, including roles in Oz, The Wire, How High and more. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Wu-Tang Clan’s come up, beefs in hip hop, losing his job at the Statue of Liberty, and much more. From funny stories about getting fired from his job at the Statue of Liberty to heartfelt tributes to ODB’s legacy, Method Man candidly reflects on his journey and evolution as an artist and man. -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our [See More…]

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Smif-N-Wessun Talk Losing Biggie, Recording With Tupac, Changing Their Name & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with legendary hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, made up of Tek and Steele. In this episode of #DrinkChamps, they discuss coming up in Brooklyn, getting a cease and desist from the Smith & Wesson gun company over their name, squashing beef with Biggie, working with Tupac in the studio, and why they ultimately changed their name to Cocoa Brovaz. They also talk about their iconic collaborations like “I Love You” with Mary J. Blige, maintaining their legacy after 25+ years in the game, and the idea of ghostwriting rhymes for each other as an artistic experiment. [See More…]

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Special Ed On Origins of Hip Hop, Producing For Tupac, Labels, Owning Masters & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, N.O.R.E and DJ EFN hip hop legend #SpecialEd discusses his early days coming up in Brooklyn, battling other MCs for their names, and working with producer Howie Tee. He shares stories about touring overseas, releasing his debut album “Youngest in Charge” at age 15, and collaborating with Tupac. Special Ed also talks about why rappers need to own their masters, how the industry exploits artists, and his mission to stop violence in the streets by empowering youth. He would battle any rapper on Verzuz and gives flowers to other hip hop legends.Watch! -Find REVOLT on [See More…]

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Big Daddy Kane On BIG, MC Shan Beef, Juice Crew, Biz Markie, Today’s Rap Game & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#BigDaddyKane sits down with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN for an in-depth conversation on #DrinkChamps. They discuss his origins getting put on by Biz Markie, his role in helping launch Biggie’s career, reminiscing on the Juice Crew days, and Kane’s new documentary ‘Paragraphs I Manifest’ focused on lyricism. He also gives his thoughts on the current rap game, shares backstories behind many classic songs, talks beef with MC Shan, and reveals performing recently in Queensbridge with Kool G Rap. It’s an insightful interview highlighting Kane’s iconic career and impact on hip hop. -Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with [See More…]