It ain't nothing like hip-hop music! The HedRush is back with the end of its beginning. But don't worry, your co-hosts Spider Jerusalem and JB d'Mulatto aren't going anywhere. This week, they discuss bowling with porn stars, the importance of keeping the beat in all elements of hip-hop, and online places to find obscure gems and jewels spun on this show. Featuring music by Cool C, Greg Nice, and the trio of Del, Casual, and Xzibit.

Additional beats provided by Manifest Media music library (manifestmedia.net).

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Oh snap! It's another power-packed episode of the HedRush! Your hosts JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem show their gift of gab and hold in-depth discussions on the construction of MCs' rhyme patterns, techniques for hyping a crowd, and the King of Controversy of the realm of mainstream hip-hop. Featuring music by AZ, Mobb Deep, and Roxanne Shante, as well as a hip-hop "Easter egg hunt."

Additional beats provided by Amit Sewak of Street Hop Productions (streethopbeats@gmail.com) and the Manifest Media music library (manifestmedia.net).

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The HedRush is back, y'all! JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem return with more banging hip-hop, playing both artists that enjoyed some shine during their times, a few truly slept on crews. This episode features music by Tash of the 'Liks, Everlast, and the Ultimate Force, among others. Your co-hosts also discuss their respective histories doing hip-hop radio, the type of stuff rappers used to battle about, and Spider Jerusalem's perhaps controversial pick for the most consistently wack hip-hop group of all time.

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That's right y'all: The HedRush is now officially 20 episodes deep! Man, who knows where the time goes. So, JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem celebrate this momentous occasion by dropping their most power-packed with music episode yet, spotlighting one of their favorite hip-hop crews/families of all-time: EPMD & The Hit Squad.

After EPMD took the hip-hop world by storm in the late 1980s, and then created on one the formidable posses of the early '90s: The Hit Squad, made up of EPMD, K-Solo, Das EFX, Redman, and the Knuckleheadz. The crew put East Coast foot in the behind of hip-hop, until EPMD broke up in 1993. Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith spent the rest of the '90s (and even the 2000s) working to put their own separate and unique stamp on hip-hop music, to varying degrees of success. This episode of the HedRush celebrates the good of their legacy and the artists they became affiliated with over the years.

Also, because this is a very special 20th Episode, JB and Spider take a little time to thank all the current and future listeners and fans of the HedRush that have made themselves known. Or at least as many as we can remember. If you got left out, let us know.

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Here comes another power-packed, extra-large episode of the HedRush. Spider Jerusalem and JB d'Mulatto discuss the inferiority of many current "lyricists," some of the pioneers of early hip-hop radio, and rappers unafraid of speaking their mind during troubling times. Featuring music by MF DOOM, Kool G Rap, The Beastie Boys, and a rack of relatively obscure posse cuts. All additional beats provided by the Manifest Media music library (manifestmedia.net).

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Another week, another slamming episode of the HedRush. This week Spider Jerusalem and JB d'Mulatto play both the obscure hip-hop crews and a few artists that you may recognize. They also discuss their favorite live action Japanese sci-fi TV shows/movies of their youth. Featuring tracks by Guru, Heavy D, Akrobatik, and the Jungle Brothers. All addtional beats provided by the Manifest Media music library (manifestmedia.net).

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It's time to pay respect to one the doper produces and crews of the '80s and '90s: The Flavor Unit, spearheaded by The 45 King.

From the 1980s to 2000s, DJ Mark the 45 King has put albums worth of bangers. This week, the HedRush celebrates his early days as a producer, as well as music by the he crew he helped establish and frequented collaborated with: The Flavor Unit Assassination Squad. JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem play music from such early Flavor Unit Posse members as Queen Latifah, Apache, Lakim Shabazz, Latee, Chill Rob G, and others (The Posse is large). They also delve into tracks The 45 King produced for other artists, and by artists involved in the latter incarnations of the Flavor Unit. So why don't you listen and learn?

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The hedrush salutes the First Priority Record Label. Throughout the 1980s and '90s this label released more than its fair share of classic hip-hop material. Though it's most known for starting the careers of Audio Two and MC Lyte, the label also produced many other dope MCs and crews.

This episode features music from the First Priority roster, other artists they collaborated with, and even a crew that dissed them. Spider Jerusalem and JB d'Mulatto also discuss the label/artists' legacy and impact.

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In this "lost" episode of the hedrush, Spider Jerusalem and JB d'Mulatto delve deep into overlooked hip-hop jams of early to mid-1990s. Featuring music by Camp Lo, Low Profile, and Pete Rock and CL Smooth. The pair also discuss completely indecipherable lyrics/slang, an overlooked crews outta New Jersey, and "favors" married couples may do for each other.

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The most epic episode of the hedrush yet! JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem bring you more hip-hop and more insight than they ever have before with this week's installment. Featuring bangers by a young Craig Mack, Das EFX & Mobb Deep, Lords of the Underground, and a few Wu-Tang affiliates. With more music comes more in-depth discussion, as your co-hosts discuss the progression of technology and it's impact on hip-hop music, "second-tier" MCs stepping the game up, and anti-Hollywood rappers literally going Hollywood.

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JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem return, bringing forth a healthy helping of subterranean boom-bap. The pair play tracks by artists like Da Youngstas, Da Bush Babies, and other undeniably dope underground hip-hop artists.

Your two hosts also discuss rather disgusting ways to prevent shark attacks, the progression of boot-legging, ghosts in the machine, and the most unfortunately named hip-hop group of all time.

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The hedrush celebrates the music of the Boogie Down Productions massive and The Almighty Blastmaster KRS-One. This episode showcases the good (and even a little bit of the bad) that was associated with BDP. Featuring music recorded by BDP & KRS-One, including a slew of artists that were part of the larger crew, collaborated with the crew, or were produced by the crew. JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem take a little time to break down BDP and KRS' legacy, impact, and influence. All background beats by KRS-One and Commisioner Gordon.

This episode was overseen by Scott La Rock DESPITE WHAT OTHERS MIGHT THINK.

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The hedrush celebrates hip-hop from the grimey streets of NY, the ATL-area, and South Side Chicago. JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem unearth gems from all the core members of the Boot Camp Clik, Kool Moe Dee, and ATL's Dungeon Family. The pair, joined by Crazy Eddie, wax philosophic on happy rappers, bat-wielding rappers, and rappers that take their gimmicks too seriously. Background music created by Zinndeadly (zinndeadly.com), Manifest (manifestmedia.net, and JB himself (myspace.com/jbdmulatto).

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JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem celebrate their tenth episode of the hedrush. The pair celebrate great sushi, seasonal music, and Item #9, while discussing the fates of incarcerated MCs. Featuring tracks by Chubb Rock, Diamond D, and Leaders of the New School. This show also showcases productions by DJ Dice (myspace.com/djdice83), Geronimo Brooks, and Zinndeadly (zinndeadly.com).

JB d'Mulatto and Spider Jerusalem come back after a week's hiatus to deliver hip-hop gems and talk some smack. While discussing movie-happy rapper, the transformation of the female MC in the mid to late '90s and questionable lyrical content, they play tracks by Compton's Most Wanted, Xzibit, and Pete Nice & Richie Rich. Background beats provided by Geronimo Brooks and Zinndeadly(www.zinndeadly.com).

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