Nanci O Is Hip Hop

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Late last year Randy and I talked about doing a weekly segment during the show where we talk about hip hop. Half a year later we are 24 episodes in.


Keep in mind this is just not any ole’ segment chopping it up about hip hop. The premise of the segment continues to be to educate, inform and entertain. Each week we talk about who is hot, who is not and how we feel about the direction of hip hop culture in the world today.

We both bring different perspectives and experiences to the table. R.E., being the Music Editor of Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Rap Magazine brings input that’s part result of observing, listening to, being a part of and writing about hip hop. The print media viewpoint.


Yours truly? Well simply put I’m just a chick who loves hip hop. Since starting the radio show last year I’ve learned that the culture along with the industry has a good side and an ugly side. “It must be two sides” (c) Shawty Lo. Being a female and working in the industry, as peripheral as my work can be, allows the opportunity to bring an estrogen perspective and talk about it. The radio media viewpoint.

Thanks to R.E. for agreeing to be a part of the segment and a good champ. Also shout out to my former manager O, even though things didn’t work out business wise between us I believe in giving credit where credit is due: the segment was his idea. Platinum star for you.

Big ups to producers such as Cesar Comanche and Big Leem for taking time out to show me how to use studio equipment to make the segments sound better. They are the reasons the sound quality improved on episodes 18-24.

Below is the audio along with the topic of discussion from all 24 episodes:


Episode 24: The Current Status of Baby Mamas, Wives & Wifeys In Hip Hop

Episode 23: The Summer’s Hottest Mixtapes & The Alfamega, T.I. & Grand Hustle Fiasco

Episode 21: A Strong Fan Base & It’s Impact To An Artists’ Success/Failure

Episode 20: What’s Beef? Young Jeezy vs. Gucci Mane

Episode 19: The Retirement of Vetern Emcees

Episode 18: J. Cole, NC Native & First Artist Signed To Jay Z’s Roc Nation Record Label

Episode 17: The Impact Of Industry Gossip On An Artist’s Craft

Episode 16: Eminem, Tanya Morgan, Redman & Method Man, Busta Rhymes & DJ Drama Album Reviews

Episode 15: Vibe’s Best Rapper Ever Contest & The Top Seeds

Episdoe 14: The Top 50 Hip Hop Blogs/Websites & Their Impact On Print Media & FM Radio

Episode 13: Rick Ross 1st Week Sales Review & The Atlanta Drake Show

Episode 12: Live From Ozone Magazine’s Atlanta Offices

Episode 11: Rick Ross Album Review With 1st Week Sales Estimates From Industry Tastemakers

Episode 10: Asher Roth Album Review, Eminem’s Return & What This Means For White Rappers In Hip Hop

Episode 9: Hip Hop’s Impact At SXSW 2009

Episode 8: The Evolution of Kid Cudi & Bobby Wray & The Dynamics of Watching Artists Develop & Grow In Hip Hop

Episode 7: The Streets Being On Fire As The Games Most Hated & Well Liked Rappers Begin or End Prison Sentences

Episode 6: The Current Explosion of Carolina Artists Signed To Major Labels

Episode 5: The Hottest Mixtapes To Drop in February 2009 & Joe Budden Album Review

Episode 4: The Top Hip Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

Episode 3: The Top 9 Groups To Watch in ’09

Episode 2: The Current Status of Femcees in Hip Hop

Episode 1: The Top 9 Artists To Watch in ’09