D-Nice Talks the History of BDP, DJing, and More on Juan Epstein

I don't know about you, but Boogie Down Productions will go down as one of my favorite groups of all time. I think I was into hip-hop at the right moment (hip-hop blowing up, especially with all of the rap video shows on TV), and KRS-One and company spoke to me. I was a fan of DJs, and something about D-Nice appealed to me as well.

If you're a fan of the man who went from the younger guy who put in work with BDP and struck out on his own as an artist to seeing him at corporate events with either a camera in his hand or working the wheels of steel, this podcast is what you need. They go IN on the history, covering D's time working with Kid Rock and the story of Scott La Rock being killed to producing a number of early BDP cuts (along with the classic posse cut "Self Destruction") and where his career is going today. Hit play ASAP.

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Phonte on Juan Epstein

Newest latest from Ciph and Rosenberg: "This episode has a lot. Ciph tells a great story about flying on Dave Chappelle’s plane a couple of weeks ago. Then we call my wife to convince her that buying a new place is a good idea. Then Phonte stops by to talk about his new work, breaking up with Little Brother, and tells a great Kanye story."

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Stretch and Bobbito on Juan Epstein

This is just amazing. Two legendary figures in the hip-hop radio sphere linking up with two legendary figures in the hip-hop podcast sphere to talk the new Stretch & Bobbito documentary Radio That Changed Lives (which is available a day early). Two hours of classic hip-hop talk.

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De La Soul on Juan Epstein

FINALLY! For those who are longtime fans of Juan Epstein, you know that a WHILE ago, Ciph and Rosenberg recorded a podcast with De La Soul years ago that ended up getting lost (primarily because their conversation ended up not getting recorded). During A3C this weekend, they sat down once again to get the history of De La committed to tape, and it's here now!

"Well we can finally move on from the lost episode. De La sits down with us at A3C in ATL and covers it all–including the formation of the group, Russell Simmons, touring w NWA, lost Native Tongue groups that never happened, Biz hanging out at their high school, and tons more. Thank you guys!"

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A-Trak Breaks Down His DJ History on Juan Epstein

I'm not sure WHY, but this weekend I got deep into some Invisibl Skratch Piklz shit. Nothing truly prompted it, but I just had to relive some of those turntablism days. Of course it's after that that I heard that Q-Bert, D-Styles, and Shortkut linked back up to create the first ISP album in 20 years. Damn.

ANYWAYS, this made me dip back into A-Trak's appearance on Juan Epstein from a few weeks back. He goes ham on the history, letting you know how he got into shit, his favorite albums, how much he was making off of DJ records, and so much more. After you peep the podcast, check out the championship-winning set they played during this podcast after the jump.

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Consequence Talks the History of A Tribe Called Quest on Juan Epstein

"Quence is doing the rounds promoting some new dope music so we decided to make this visit different and make it completely about his time with Tribe. The story starts with Q-Tip just being cousin Jon in Queens and goes all the way to the story of the fallout between Tip and Phife. Rap nerds rejoice!"

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Trae Tha Truth on Juan Epstein

Trae has forever been a real one, and on Juan Epstein he's no different.

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Uncle Ralph McDaniels and Sacha Jenkins on Juan Epstein

This is important: "Sacha Jenkins just directed a new film called "Fresh Dressed" about the history of hip hop fashion. He also happens to be man behind Beatdown, Egotrip, and now Mass Appeal. He brought Uncle Ralph who has stories upon stories from his years in the game as the man behind Video Music Box. This episode is one of my favorites in a minute. We're back! Everyone chill!"

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The Juan Epstein Q&A Episode

Ciph and Rosenberg spent 70 minutes answering questions from their Patreon supporters. Feels like a good ol' classic Juan Ep.

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Kid Capri on Juan Epstein

Kid Capri was always one of my favorite DJs, and it's dope that Ciph and Rosenberg's latest is with the don.

Man oh man. Nearly two hours with the greatest party DJ of all time. This goes so deep and so nerdy and so much DJ talk and so much behind the scenes. This is what happens when you have two lifelong DJs interview one of the best DJs on Earth. We also talk about Ciph and my recent solo adventures and spend a few minutes on the Chinx tragedy.

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Juan Epstein Remembers Patrice O'Neal

This is so necessary: "True Juan Ep heads know and love the talents of the late great Patrice O’Neal. His lady, Von Deacarlo, came by to talk about her Indiegogo campaign to make the Patrice documentary and so much more about her relationship with our old pal. Enjoy! RIP Patrice!"

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Mister Cee On Juan Epstein (Part 2)

If you missed Part 1, I'd say go back and listen to that before digging into this new episode. "Whoa hey! Mister Cee came back for part 2 and this one was SOMETHING ELSE! Cee chronicles Biggie’s entire career in a true retrospective. You are very welcome….."

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Marley Marl on Juan Epstein, Part 2

If you haven't heard the first part of this interview, hit up Boiler Room. Ciph and Rosenberg were in Marley Marl's famous House of Hits to chat with the god: "The legend is back...this time he's playing us rarities ...."

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Mister Cee on Juan Epstein (Part 1)

If you remember, YEARS AGO, Cee was on Juan Ep talking Kane and Biggie, but this is his first official sitdown: "Mister Cee makes his first official appearance on Juan Ep and talks about his childhood at the park jams, how he discovered djing, met Big Daddy Kane, life on the Road with Kane and friends, and much more."

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Lord Finesse on Juan Epstein

This is history, people! "Yes the Lord came thru to talk about everything. He covers the start of his career and the role Guru played in it, the creation of DITC, discovering Big L, working with Biggie, working on Chronic 2001 and Detox, and much more!"

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Easy Mo Bee on Juan Epstein

Mo Bee is a legend, trust: "The legendary producer of Warning, The What, Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless, and many more classics came by to talk about coming up with Mister Cee, making Ready to Die, working with BIG and Pac, his relationship with Puff and much more!"

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Juan Epstein on Biggie (3/11/2015)

I believe this was recorded on March 9, and is a few days after the anniversary of Biggie's death, but it's so necessary: "If you want an official, perfectly organized, and professional Biggie retrospective — go somewhere else. If you want to hear great stories and factoids from Ciph, opinions and memories from me, and a great call from Lord Finesse — listen to this!!"

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Fat Jew on Juan Epstein

Thursdays are always heavy for me when it comes to podcasts: the usual includes The Brilliant Idiots, The Read, and Steve Austin (unleashed); today we add the ledge Fat Jew on Juan Epstein to the list: "Rapper, instagram star, beef jerky model, handsome devil. He is all of these things. He has also been my bud for several years. Meet the Fat Jew. He tells us how it all happened, what celebs follow him, which celeb he may have sex with soon, and an amazing Kanye West story. Good morning!"

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Juan Epstein (2/03/2015)

Kind of crazy that it took all this time (like seven years?), but Juan Epstein has jumped into the podcast game proper and got a sponsor. They break down the insanity since their previous episode, and so much more.

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Salaam Remi on Juan Epstein

From The Fugees to Nas, Salaam Remi has produced some of my favorite tracks of all time. Dope to see Ciph and Rosenberg sitting down with the legend. "We’re back for the 2015 and ish is about to go to another level. Let’s start off with one of the greatest producers ever! You knew this guy was great, but you didn’t know how great his story is and just how many hits he’s made. Kick back and enjoy the first Juan Ep of 2015!"

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