On Episode 186 of Take It Personal Radio, we're diving headfirst into one of hip-hop's most compelling traditions: the beef record. We've assembled some of the greatest diss tracks and rivalries in rap history and woven them into one cinematic audio documentary. From Boogie Down Productions vs. MC Shan and LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee, Hammer, Ice-T and Canibus to N.W.A vs. Ice Cube, Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and 2Pac vs. everybody, we explore the battles that shaped the culture. We also revisit clashes including Ice Cube vs. Cypress Hill, Ice Cube vs. Common, DJ Quik vs. MC Eiht, Uncle Luke vs. Dr. Dre, and more. There’s far too much history to cover in a single episode, but we do what TIP does best: deliver a carefully curated, immersive listening experience packed with legendary records, unforgettable moments, and the stories behind hip-hop’s most infamous feuds. Press play and experience the beefs that helped define rap music. At the break, we dissect these rap beefs. The good ones, the bad ones, even the embarrassing ones. And we have a bunch of giveaways as well thanks to Boundless Audio, Mike's Hot Honey, Homage, Get On Down Records, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico International and the Late Night Record Pool.   • Mike’s Hot Honey• B-Side Buttons — use code TIP25 for 25% off• Get On Down• Homage• Mr. Chico International• Boundless Audio• Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% off   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.   📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 185 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re bringing you the second installment of our Hip-Hop Quotables series. This time around, we’ve got verses from Kurupt, Common, Prodigy, Keith Murray, Jadakiss, Scarface, Eminem, Black Thought and more.   At the break, we dissect some of these quotables. We talk Biggie, Keith Murray, and even get into a few unpopular opinions—which is always fun.    Shouts to our sponsors Mike’s Hot Honey, Homage, Boundless Audio, Get On Down, B-Side Buttons, Mr. Chico, and Late Night Record Pool. Keep it locked for some incredibly dope giveaways all summer long, right here on Take It Personal Radio.   • Mike’s Hot Honey• B-Side Buttons — use code TIP25 for 25% off• Get On Down• Homage• Mr. Chico International• Boundless Audio• Late Night Record Pool — use code TIP10 for 10% off   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 184 of Take It Personal Radio, we bring you the first installment of Hip-Hop Quotables. We’ve selected a collection of memorable verses and put them together for an incredible show. Featuring verses from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap, LL Cool J, Redman, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, Big L, Canibus, Big Pun, Inspectah Deck, Mos Def, Black Thought, Andre 3000, Jay Electronica, Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM and more. This is Part 1 of Hip-Hop Quotables. The replay value is off the charts on this one—and we’re just getting started. Reminder: 5/1 is the last day to order our newest TIPSober! baseball cards:https://sell-out.co.uk/take-it-personal You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On this flashback episode, we’re bringing you our Miami Bass Tribute Mix. The Miami Bass movement was a dominant force throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, powered by legendary artists like 2 Live Crew, MC Shy D, Planet Patrol, Gucci Crew, Anquette, Poison Clan, and Clay D. DJs were just as instrumental in shaping the sound—names like Mr. Mixx, DJ Magic Mike, DJ Laz, Uncle Al, Jam Pony Express, Felix Sama, Power Supply, and Jealous J (Jim Jonsin) helped drive the culture forward. While many immediately think of Uncle Luke when Miami Bass is mentioned, the scene ran much deeper—truly “thick,” as 360 would say. Long before the rise of artists like Pitbull, Flo Rida, Kodak Black, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Stitches, Lil Pump, and XXXTENTACION, this was the sound defining Miami. This 1 hour and 23 minute mix serves as a curated timeline of Miami Bass, capturing its evolution over the years. As the sound progressed, it may have leaned away from its heavy bass roots, but every track included here represents a meaningful moment in Miami’s musical history. We know our core audience leans East Coast—and we all know where hip-hop began—but if you’re a fan of Take It Personal, you already know we pride ourselves on covering all regions. It’s important to listen, understand, and appreciate what other areas—especially the South—have contributed to the culture. You may not love every track, but each one was selected with purpose. This is our Miami Bass Tribute. We hope you enjoy the ride. You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio —where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠

On today's flashback episode, we're hitting you with our '92 celebration,  and we couldn't think of a better way to pay homage than with the legendary Sports Illustrated cover featuring the '92 Dream Team. Episode 89 is an appetizer, as we take a quick-trip down memory lane before making a hard stop on one of the greatest years hip-hop. Instead of feeding you the played-out '92 classics, we focus on the deep album cuts and some of our more obscure favorites of '92. We've got music from Positive K, Diamond D, Grand Puba, Too $hort, MC Serch, Compton's Most Wanted, Paris, Heavy D, Gang Starr, Above The Law, X-Clan, Ultramagnetic MC's and DJ Quik to name a few. At the break, we reminisce over '92, discuss some of our favorite albums, share some fond memories and give you the ultimate 1992 time capsule as we cover sports, movies and music. Thanks to our extended family, the listeners. We appreciate your continued support, whether it's copping merch or being a Patreon member. Your contributions are what helps fuel this machine and we can't thank you enough. Remember, all of our episodes can be downloaded (for free) directly on our website or you can stream on all major platforms!   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio —where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠

On Episode 183 of Take It Personal Radio, we're delivering you another special sample driven episode. Like we did a few episodes back with Method Man, we're now giving Nas the same treatment. All these songs feature a Nas sample. Many of which you'll recognize and some maybe new discoveries. We've got music from Real Live, Royal Flush, Black Attack, Bahamadia, Scientific, Masta Ace, Big L, Mac Miller, Ras Kass, Lexicon, Mic Geronimo, Blacastan, Darc Mind, Reks, Jigmastas, Common and of course, Jay-Z. At the break, we discuss our recent TIP outing at the Rakim concert. We answer some of your questions and discuss the impact Illmatic had on changing standards for a hip-hop classic. Keep it locked because this show is all about replayability! You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words.   📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 182 of Take It Personal Radio, we pay homage to the late, great Bob Power. More than an engineer, Bob was an architect of sound — helping shape the standard in hip-hop.   From A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Common, to De La Soul, his legacy is woven into the culture. This episode is dedicated to that legacy.   At the break: we dive into Bob’s catalog, announce our Get On Down giveaway winners, and pay respects to another fallen soldier, Lord Sear.   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 181 of Take It Personal Radio, we’re doing something a little different. After 10 years and more than 180 shows, you’ve got to get a little creative. So we put together two remarkable mixes with one common theme: Method Man. These aren’t all songs that feature Method Man (although there are a few of those in here). Instead, these are joints that sample Method Man. And since there are so many great ones out there, we thought it would be a really cool idea to gather them all up and dedicate an entire episode to them. We’ve got music from Shyheim, Ras Kass, E.C. Illa, Frankie Cutlass, Keith Murray, The Beatnuts, Artifacts, Lords of the Underground, Gang Starr, Apathy, Homeliss Derilek, 13, Kane & Abel, MF Grimm, Marley Marl, The Whoridas, Naughty By Nature and so much more. At the break, we also talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for the 2026 induction — who truly belongs, who doesn’t, and who gets our vote. You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 180 of Take It Personal Radio, we're celebrating one of the most influential artists in hip-hop history — a rapper, producer, DJ, and sonic architect best known as Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. We’ll be playing a wide range of tracks produced by Q-Tip — bootlegs, B-sides, and remixes — spanning artists like Apache, Diamond D, Run-D.M.C.,  Boogie Down Productions, Nas, Mobb Deep, Heavy D, LL Cool J, Roc Marci, Pusha T, plus a selection of non-album A Tribe Called Quest joints.  We’re hitting you with two mixes, all Q-Tip production. This is An Ode to The Abstract.   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio — where hip-hop lives, legends are honored, and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

Flashback to episode 83, our Tribute to "Mafioso" Rap. We thought it would be fun to incorporate some of our favorite Sopranos scenes throughout this show to properly pay respects to the lost and limited art of "true" mafioso rap. There is only one Godfather and that is Kool G. Rap, so, naturally Episode 83 is laced with plenty of his best mafia influenced tracks, but we also show love to mid-90s where lyricists like AZ, Jay-Z, Nas, Big Pun, Fat Joe, The Lox, Biggie and Raekwon did the sub-genre the best.   Plus, the crew joins Johnny Calzone in a wiseguy version of name that tune. Crack open a bottle of red, razor slice your garlic, grab some gabagool and remember, leave the guns, take the cannoli's.   You’re listening to Take It Personal Radio —where hip-hop lives, legends are honored,and the music always speaks louder than words. 📸 Instagram: ⁠@takeitpersonalradio⁠ 🛒Store: ⁠takeitpersonalradio-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ 💖 Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/TakeItPersonal⁠  🎧 Listen on:  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts / iTunes⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Pandora⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Player FM⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Vevo YouTube Channel⁠⁠