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Erick Sermon On EPMD’s Legacy, Nas Regrets, Addiction, Hit Squad, Dr. Dre & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, hip-hop legend #ErickSermon sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to discuss his wild career. From the legacy of #EPMD and the impact of the Hit Squad to his struggles with addiction and solo success, Sermon opens up like never before. He also talks about missed opportunities with Nas, his dealings with Def Jam, and the misunderstandings with Keith Murray. Erick Sermon proves why he’s one of the most respected and underrated figures in hip hop history. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! [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…]