Don’t Quote Me

MJ and Wolf hold down the south and name their most underrated rap albums. #south #rap #podcast

In this episode, the pod sits down with Rockness Monsta (of Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Clik fame). He talks everything from the Duck Down backstory to the infamous beef with Mystikal, the legendary partnership with Sean Price, going solo on the West Coast, and his take on the top albums of 1996. We chop it up about the truth behind the Biggie beef, the infamous Coconut Building Incident, the history of The Decepticons, and tell some legendary rap stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

In this episode, the Don't Quote Me crew puts an end to the culture-defining debate: What are the Greatest Rap Albums from Every Region, All-Time? We dive deep into the classic, career-defining projects and break down the albums that truly solidified the sound of the East Coast, West Coast, The South, and The Midwest.
 
The debate is raw and unfiltered as the panel goes through album-by-album, settling the score on which projects deserve the ultimate crown. We debate the lasting impact of projects like Tupac’s The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, the revolutionary sound of Outkast’s ATLiens, the unforgettable trap blueprint of Jeezy’s Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, and whether Eminem’s classic The Slim Shady LP or Marshall Mathers LP reigns supreme in the Midwest. The conversation culminates in a heated battle for the New York throne, pitting Biggie’s legendary Life After Death against Nas’s resurgence on Stillmatic and Raekwon’s masterpiece, The Purple Tape.
 
If you're a fan of hip hop history, classic albums, or just love a good heated debate about the culture, this episode is a must-watch. Get your list ready!
 
Timestamps
 
0:00 Intro
00:53 Don Killuminati:
1:25 Yellow Album
4:35 Slim Shady LP
9:24 Marshall Mathers LP
16:09 Donuts
22:53 Country Grammar
31:38 Thug Motivation 101
41:11 Mista Don’t Play
45:25 ATLiens
54:18 Chopper City In the Ghetto
1:03:21 Get Rich Or Die Tryin’
1:13:21 Stillmatic
1:17:57 The Purple Tape
1:29:44 Life After Death

In this episode, the pod sits down with New York business legend, author and brand expert Steve Canal. He talks everything from his high school ball days in Brooklyn to co-founding ONE Musicfest, marrying a WNBA star, the business lessons he’s picked up along the way, and the top street ballers of all-time.  We chop it up about how Steve brought Tommy Hilfiger to Rucker Park, Corporate America vs entrepreneurship, and tell some legendary rap and basketball stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
 
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:13 Book
6:14 HS Ball in Brooklyn
09:58 Tommy Hilfiger
17:33 Street Ball
26:42 Corporate vs Entrepreneurship
30:56 The Money vs The People
37:08 Importance of a Wife
39:58 Fear of Success
44:22 Marrying WNBA Player
50:37 Business vs Faith
59:45 ONE Musicfest
1:05:52 Great Rap Business Deals
1:09:42 Bad Business
1:13:14 Trivia
1:40:31 Outro

Atlanta’s own Cyhi The Prynce pulls up for a legendary conversation. He opens up about his relationship with Kanye West, tells the wild story of getting locked up with Jagged Edge, and explains why he’s still ready to battle rap on URL. From his No Dope on Sundays era to GOOD Music, Cyhi shares untold stories, industry gems, and his unfiltered take on hip-hop today.

MJ, PC and Drect recap one of the most aniticapted battles ever.

Aak Samson of the Tappin' In podcast joins Drect, Mj and Eli to discuss the mega fight fans have been waiting to see

Kinfolk Kia Shine joins the Don’t Quote Me Podcast for an unforgettable episode packed with history, game, and never-before-heard stories. From the rise of Memphis music and landing publishing deals to writing Drake’s biggest record, exploring fatherhood, making moves in Hollywood, and even meeting The Rock, this episode is a ride through hip-hop culture you don’t want to miss.
 
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
02:23 Cast Intros
05:21 Memphis Music History
10:10 Starting in the Industry
17:27 Rain’s Jay-Z Story
23:30 Publishing Deal
25:18 TVT Deal
29:37 Chitlin Circuit
31:58 Swag Rap
39:00 Jim Jones Story
44:52 Crispy
52:17 Chris Lighty & Business
56:51 Starting a Label in 2025
1:05:59 Writing Drake’s Biggest Song
1:20:04 Glorilla + Hustle & Flow
1:21:58 Pivoting to Movies
1:37:17 Raising Child with Autism
1:53:13 Meeting The Rock
1:55:44 Jelly Roll
1:57:52 The Craziest Story
2:08:08 Memphis Bleek Trivia

In this episode, Rum Nitty and Danny Myers pull up to Don’t Quote Me for one of the wildest episodes yet. From breaking down punchlines and battle prep to addressing ghostwriting allegations, nothing is off limits. Danny talks about battling The Game, Papoose, Drag-On, SAS, and Lady Luck PLUS the crazy night he ended up sleeping in Central Park. Rum Nitty shares his hardest opponents, his influences, and why E.F.B. is more than just a slogan. We also debate A.I., break down their toughest opponents and Top 5 emcees of all-time.
 
If you’re a fan of battle rap history, hip hop culture, or just classic storytelling, this episode is a must-watch.
 
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Rum Nitty’s Punchlines
5:33 Writer’s Block
8:18 Rum Nitty vs Danny Myers
12:55 Battle Preparation
15:40 Hardest Opponents
20:21 Danny Ghostwriting Allegations
27:08 A.I.
31:33 Danny vs The Game
33:36 Danny vs New York City
38:50 Danny vs Drag-On
45:48 Danny vs Papoose
48:15 Every F****** Bar (E.F.B.)
51:44: Top 5 Emcees

Boxing and MMA coach Aak Samson of the Tappin' In Podcast (with UFC fighter Philip Rowe) joins Don’t Quote Me to break down the Raja Jackson wrestling assault, offering expert analysis from a combat sports perspective while defending the stance that this incident should not be blamed on Black America, but instead highlights deeper issues with media narratives and business interests.