Hip 2 Da Games: Recent Episodes
Desmond Powell
Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in the recent years developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. While basketball and Hip-Hop have went hand-in-hand for years, he realized that there has never been a platform that combined both simultaneously, so he decided to create it. With its name inspired by the famous Lord Finesse song, this podcast is for you: the basketball junkie AND Hip-Hop head. The goal is simple: Desmond wants you to remember why you loved both in the first place and more importantly, realize that Hip 2 Da Games is not just a podcast, it's a lifestyle.
In a special edition of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond announces a pivot in his podcast journey and introduces the all-new NBA centric show that he will focus on moving forward: The Mid-Post. In this brief episode, Dez shares his reasons for the change and what to expect from him in the future (P.S. Hip 2 Da Games isn't going anywhere!).
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Today, Desmond shares his selections for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game! He evaluates how accurate his East & West starters were compared to the NBA's official announcement and reveals his preferences for the reserves. From LeBron James' starter snub, to whether or not the Raptors deserve two All-Stars, and the hefty amount of Western Conference players deserving a spot on the reserves, Dez offers his analysis ahead of next month's Sunday Showcase.
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After a two month break, Desmond is BACK to discuss how Trae Young fills a noticeable void with the Wizards and how the Hawks' abundance of floor spacers benefits Jalen Johnson. Additionally, Dez reflects on his preseason predictions for the Spurs, Raptors, and Celtics while analyzing what has made each team exceed his expectations. Lastly, he ends the show with some brief thoughts on the Detroit Pistons, who despite being the #1 seed in the East, are missing a key piece that could impact how they perform in the Playoffs.
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In a shorter episode, Dez gives his picks and predictions for the 2026 GRAMMYs Rap categories: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. He evaluates each nominee's chances at winning their category, shares his winners versus who he believes the recording academy will select, dishes on Clipse's chances of winning multiple awards, and more.
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In today's episode, Desmond uses the ESPN Trade Machine to illustrate how he would help the Houston Rockets resolve their point guard dilemma and the Sacramento Kings improve defensively. Additionally, he praises the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers for their hot starts to the season, before discussing the slow starts from the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. He then ends the show highlighting three rookies who have already shown to look like veterans to start their NBA careers.
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In a special edition of Hip 2 Da Games, Dez is joined by his twin, Devaughn, as they discuss and celebrate the release of Desmond's first ever Hip-Hop project Open Gym. In fact, Devaughn takes the role of being the host for the show as he helps unpack the meaning of the title and Desmond's inspirations, themes, and subject matters featured throughout the introspective project. Additionally, Devaughn shares his creative process designing the album's cover art and which song(s) he believes will be the most memorable for listeners. While Open Gym is filled with basketball references, Dez opens up about his faith, dreams, struggles, & more that dwells inside his personal and heartfelt debut album.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
LISTEN TO OPEN GYM:
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Desmond returns to the show this week to discuss five of the most intriguing storylines that will unfold over the course of the upcoming NBA season. He shares his thoughts on the Houston Rockets' point guard situation, the Golden State Warriors acquiring Al Horford and keeping Jonathan Kuminga, VJ Edgecombe's impact on the 76ers, the evolution of Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama, and Russell Westbrook's unexpected free agency.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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Desmond takes the transparent route for today's episode as he uses four sets of lyrics to vent and express the ways each sequence has resonated with him recently as opposed to when he heard them for the first time. With a more raw and unpolished delivery, Dez reflects on lyrics from Nipsey Hussle, J. Cole, and Eminem; artists who have managed to perfectly summarize the feelings Desmond is now experiencing as an adult pursuing various dreams and passions. While this is a different episode compared to what is expected on H2DG, Desmond lets you in on the side of podcasting and life that often goes under the radar.
Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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With the NBA gradually preparing for training camps and preseason hoops, Desmond is looking ahead to the regular season and shares his predictions for how the standings could shape up in each conference. Who takes the top spot in the East? How will teams like the Celtics and Pacers perform without their injured stars? Which sleeper teams have the best future? Dez answers all these questions and more! Find out where he has your team going into the 2025-26 season!
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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Desmond's YouTube Channel (Not to be confused with H2DG itself):
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Follow 19 Media Group:
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Desmond is back this week with his eleventh album breakdown as he dives into what is arguably considered Kendrick Lamar's best album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Dez takes you on a journey unpacking the album's themes of growth, self-love, authenticity, peace, and perseverance, while highlighting the lyrical creativity and depth Kendrick showcases on each song. In Part 2, he analyzes the final eight tracks where Kendrick Lamar, metaphorically, evolves into the butterfly he so desperately wanted to become. Dez breaks down that evolution through Kendrick's recount of the lessons that taught him to stay humble & grounded, the importance of loving and staying true to oneself, and the push to bring positive impact to the world.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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Desmond is back this week with his eleventh album breakdown as he dives into what is arguably considered Kendrick Lamar's best album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Dez takes you on a journey unpacking the album's themes of growth, self-love, authenticity, peace, and perseverance, while highlighting the lyrical creativity and depth Kendrick showcases on each song. In Part 1, he analyzes the first eight tracks where Kendrick Lamar mirrors a caterpillar eager to break out of its cocoon. Dez discusses the hip-hop star's youthful ignorance towards his finances, determination to succeed, struggles with depression, and ambition to be better than what he saw growing up in Compton.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
Desmond's Hip-Hop Collab Blog with Tyler of Gimmick Infringement:
https://gimmickinfringementpod.com/the-writing-1/f/top-10-songs-of-the-2010s
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Desmond returns this week with another edition of "You Had To Be There," where he is joined by 19 Media Group teammate Tyler McDowell-Blanken. Tyler sticks to his Arizona roots and makes H2DG history by giving flowers to one of the WNBA's most beloved pioneers---Michele Timms. The guys reflect on her short but impactful playing days with the Mercury, how she continues to impact the next generation through coaching, and how the WNBA has grown since her debut in its inaugural season in 1997. Additionally, after Tyler reveals his 5 x 5, he and Dez get into some fun and interesting Hip-Hop discussions, including Will Smith's 90s-2000s run and Drake's potential revival post-Kendrick Lamar beef. A loaded Hip 2 Da Games episode indeed!
Enjoy and show Ty some love! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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It's the NBA offseason which means "You Had To Be There" episodes return! Today, Dez invites Derrick Myers, Celtics fan and owner of On the Sidelines Media to the show to give flowers to one of the most unique & special players to ever play for the Celtics---Isaiah Thomas. Derrick declares why he believes Thomas is a Celtics legend, discusses IT's generational impact on the Celtics' culture, explains how he understood both sides of the controversial trade for Kyrie Irving, and much more.
Enjoy and share your memories of IT! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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Dez puts his spin on an offseason/free agency recap in true Hip 2 Da Games fashion---a Hip-Hop-inspired awards show! Find out which team he believes experienced the most improvement, which players were the most underrated pickups, who has the most to prove going into a new situation, and much more as he analyzes many of the moves that have been made so far.
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In a loaded episode, Desmond returns with a recap of the NBA Finals detailing how the OKC Thunder (barely) defeated the Indiana Pacers and the ways each franchise can improve to get back to the big stage. Then, he shares his thoughts on the latest trades involving Desmond Bane, Kevin Durant, and Anfernee Simons before ending the episode (finally!) dishing on the latest in Hip-Hop including: his experience at Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Grand National Tour, Slick Rick's Victory, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 6, and Clipse's latest single, "So Be It."
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez
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With the NBA Finals set to tip off tomorrow night, Desmond shares his thoughts on all things Thunder & Pacers including: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership, the importance of Jalen Williams' aggression, OKC's old school defense, what makes Tyrese Haliburton similar to Magic Johnson, Pascal Siakam's shot creation, keys to the series for both teams, and much more.
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Today, Dez continues his Playoff analysis by recapping the semifinals matchups and previewing the upcoming Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers & the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. He details noticeable Playoff trends from each team thus far, observes potential hiccups they could face moving forward, emphasize strengths they have found success with, and much more. Additionally, he finally pays respect and gives his flowers to the team he's doubted all year long.
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Desmond follows up H2DG's loaded Playoff Preview sharing some of his big takeaways from the first round matchups. He discusses the strategies that failed the Milwaukee Bucks in their series against the Pacers, the Timberwolves not-so-upset over the Lakers, his opinion on the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and much more.
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THEY'RE BACK! Returning for the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Dez is joined by his twin Devaughn and friend Johnny for the 4th edition of the H2DG NBA Playoff Preview. They were each assigned four teams (two from each conference) to share their thoughts and analysis ahead of the Playoffs while also being in charge of assigning a Hip-Hop theme song for each team's Playoff run in the effort to give you THE Playoff Preview you never knew you needed!
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In this episode, Desmond analyzes some of the NBA Playoff matchups that are likely to manifest this year: the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks, the Indiana Pacers vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, and the variety of scenarios the Los Angeles Clippers might find themselves in. Dez addresses strengths and weaknesses of each team, the strategies/gameplans that could take place, and more as he prepares you for what could come during the most intense games of the NBA season.
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With March tipping off the most exciting time for NCAA basketball, Desmond uses today's episode to point out some thrilling topics in the NBA during the last full month of the regular season including: the rough offseason that may lie ahead for the Phoenix Suns, the Warriors' Jimmy Butler era starting off hot, the potential of a Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals, & much more.
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In today's episode, Desmond delivers a passionate breakdown of DMV artist Wale's "Golden Salvation" off his album The Gifted. Dez details the layers behind Wale's concept of rappers placing value on the wrong things (i.e. A Jesus piece chain as opposed to the peace of Jesus) and highlights how Wale essentially calls out the rap industry while representing Hip-Hop the way it's supposed to be represented. And by the end of the episode, listeners are challenged to evaluate their own values much like the rappers Wale is referring to.
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With an exciting WNBA offseason in the midst of a loaded NBA trade deadline, Desmond is back to discuss the WNBA side of the soap opera and share his thoughts on the latest moves. Then, he shows love to a trio of NBA rookies who have shown flashes of success as of late before ending the episode discussing one team from each conference that have surprised many fans---but not him!
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Today, Desmond returns with an honest and heartfelt breakdown of Juice Crew legend Masta Ace's "Da Grind" off his album A Long Hot Summer. Dez provides a relatable outlook on the ups and downs of chasing one's dream, connecting the similar thoughts Masta Ace and Apocalypse share in their verses in the effort to inspire you to stay the course as you pursue your own dreams and goals.
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Desmond tips off the new year selecting his 2025 NBA All-Star teams! He selects his All-Star starters and reserves for each conference and shares why each player made his version of the teams.
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In the last episode of 2024, Dez ends with a bang sharing his thoughts on the recent trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler & Zach LaVine and what their ideal scenarios might look like. Additionally, he passionately expresses his disgust towards the NBA's new All-Star Game format before finishing with some general thoughts on the current state of the NBA as a whole.
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In this episode, Desmond introduces Pennsylvania artist Adrian Rose to the show as he releases his debut studio album ALL CAPS. Adrian details the album's themes, shares the inspiration behind its blend of soul, rap, and R&B, and the versatility he presents as a singer, producer, and musician. Additionally, Adrian expresses his fandom for the Los Angeles Lakers before sharing his 5 x 5 of his favorite artists and basketball players.
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Today is H2DG's 100th episode! To celebrate the milestone, Dez answers questions centered around basketball and Hip-Hop sent by listeners via social media. Then, he takes some time to reflect on his podcast journey so far and look ahead to what the future might hold.
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After two years, Desmond is FINALLY back with an album review/bar breakdown! Returning in a major way, he decided to reflect on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut classic Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers in what will serve as his longest album review yet. He details the hidden themes beneath the group's kung-fu inspirations, discusses some of the ways that makes The Wu unique, and despite some gritty lyrics, he helps uncover just how intelligent and inspirational the members are to not just Hip-Hop, but the world.
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In today's episode, Desmond revisits his thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks' start to the season and details why he believes they are struggling to win games. Additionally, he discusses the Sixers' slow start as they deal with injuries to star players. Then, he makes his predictions for the Rap categories of the 2025 GRAMMYs before ending with some praise for the Cleveland Cavaliers 11-0 start and the 2024-25 season's first DOGG OF THE WEEK.
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Dez is back on both sides of the H2DG spectrum this week to discuss five early headlines as the 2024-25 NBA season tips off, the emergence & success of Doechii's latest album Alligator Bites Never Heal, and his very-early predictions for some of the NBA Awards, sleeper teams, 1st-time All-Stars, and the matchup/winner of the NBA Finals.
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In this episode, Desmond reacts to the Karl-Anthony Towns & Julius Randle trade before discussing the pros and cons of the deal for both teams. Additionally, he expresses his excitement & offers analysis on the Kings adding veteran scorer DeMar Derozan to their roster and ends the episode sharing three scenarios around the league that he hopes to see improvement from the previous season.
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Today, Desmond follows up the previous episode breaking down his other single that dropped with "1 on 1:" "Kemba Walker." Rapping over "Heaven's EP" by J. Cole, Desmond takes listeners through the parallels of hitting a clutch shot at the buzzer and trying to stack up the wins of life. In this vulnerable song breakdown, he explores the pros & cons of isolation while motivating listeners to pull a Kemba Walker by overcoming their pit(t) to get to their platform.
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In this special episode of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond breaks down his first ever solo song "1 on 1," his spin on the Rapsody, Niko Brim, & Lil Wayne track "Raw." He discusses how the song presents three different opponents in the proverbial 1 on 1 matchup and how themes of perseverance, faith, and growth can inspire listeners to keep playing the game---on and off the court.
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In today's episode, Desmond responds to Anthony Edwards' recent comments on Michael Jordan being the only skilled player of his era, shares three songs that have been on repeat for him, and discusses his first impressions on NBA 2K25 upon its release. And lastly, he ends the show with the latest DOGG of the Week.
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In this latest installment of "You Had To Be There," Desmond is joined by 19 Media Group teammate, Celtics fan, and co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast, Cal Lee. Cal gives his flowers to a 2000s shooting guard who didn't have a flashy game, but certainly took care of business and mastered the mid-range game en route to a successful career with a midwest powerhouse.
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In this special (almost coincidental) and fun-filled birthday episode, Desmond brings back Devaughn on the show to play an H2DG version of This or That? Together, the twins discuss and share their answers to randomized basketball & Hip-Hop multiple choice questions such as: Wilson or Spalding? '96 Bulls or '17 Warriors? White tees or throwback jerseys? Tupac or B.I.G.? & much, much more.
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With the NBA offseason well underway, Desmond returns with the fifth installment of "You Had To Be There," this time with 19 Media Group teammate, beloved Knicks/Warriors fan, co-host of Hidden Gems Football, and host of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph, Mike Steph, who gives flowers to a 90s shooting guard who epitomized blue collar basketball and inspired others through his perseverance to earn and maintain a spot in the NBA for one of the league's most iconic franchises.
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Today, Desmond breaks down the iconic rags-to-riches story "Juicy" by the legendary Notorious B.I.G. off his debut studio album "Ready to Die." Dez highlights Biggie's signature storytelling skills, smooth flow patterns, and witty rhyme schemes throughout the song and discusses the song's lyrics and themes centered around success, perseverance, & humilty.
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In today's episode, Desmond shares his thoughts on the latest in the WNBA including: The early success of the Connecticut Sun, why the Phoenix Mercury can come out the West, the flashes of greatness from Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and Caitlin Clark, and the addition of two more franchises in Golden State & Toronto. Additionally, he talks about the 2024 Olympic roster selections before ending with his newest DOGG of the Week.
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With the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks & Boston Celtics just underway, Desmond links back up with Devaughn & Johnny to discuss potential matchups, strengths and weaknesses for each team, series predictions, & much more.
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In this episode, Desmond is joined by Malik Buie, director of the newest Hip-Hop documentary "Tale of the Tape" from Red Summer TV. Malik offers a behind the scenes look at the decade-long filming process, discusses the importance of creating a documentary focused on DJs, shares what he believes the future of the mixtape might look like, & more.
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This week, Desmond finally gives his take on the recent Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole battle and how he believes J. Cole's controversial decision to fall back was bigger than Hip-Hop. Additionally, Dez talks about the use of AI in Rap/Hip-Hop after hearing Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" and shares some brief, updated thoughts on the NBA's first round Playoff matchups (for games played before 4/28).
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Ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Desmond shares his thoughts on how the Pelicans might be sleeper contenders this year, how the Clippers vs. Mavericks series could be the best of all the first round series, and why this year's Boston Celtics Playoff run is the most important one of the Jayson Tatum era.
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Desmond returns this week breaking down "The Way I Am" by the Detroit legend, Eminem, off his third studio album "The Marshall Mathers LP." Dez details Eminem's signature fundamental-yet-complex rhyme pattern featured throughout the song and uncovers the song's passionate lyrics and themes that revolve around peace, forgiveness, and identity.
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Today, Desmond returns with his thoughts on Nelly saying his era of Rap/Hip-Hop from 1999-2008 was the toughest ever, the new "done with the 90s" NBA trend, and what makes the Timberwolves, Thunder, & Nuggets Western Conference Finals threats.
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In today's episode, Desmond welcomes back Baltimore emcee Ullnevano to preview his newest album Concords produced by Logic Marselis. Dez lets Neva give some insight on his growth as an artist, his goals for the album, why he feels Concords is his best work yet, & much more.
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In this episode, Desmond shares his thoughts on Killer Mike's GRAMMY wins and the struggle artists and fans have balancing its prestige while acknowledging its often disrespectful shortcomings. Additionally, he reflects on NBA Trade Deadline winners and points out a couple of bright spots for the Warriors that may allow them to make a successful Playoff push.
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In a special edition of the latest song breakdown, Desmond is joined by producer, musician, & fellow podcaster J. Powell to break down their collaborative single (yes, you read that right!) "The Days" produced by E.L Summers. Dez and Jerrell provide an in-depth look into the creative process leading up to the song's release, its themes, the bars delivered in each of their verses, & much more.
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Today, Desmond is back with another song breakdown, this time showing love to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan and their iconic hit "C.R.E.A.M." He breaks down the rhymes from Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Method Man to unpack the song's truth-filled lyrics and themes that go beyond the aspect of money.
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For the first episode of the new year, Desmond goes back to 1989, this time joined by friend of the show Martin Mowat to break down the lead single off Big Daddy Kane's sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing, where Kane puts on a signature master class on how to be smooth.
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Desmond is back this week as he reflects on the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament, analyzes the sudden dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares some thoughts on what he hopes to take place for the next 50 years of Hip-Hop, and more.
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Today, Desmond praises the Houston Rockets for their improved play, shares his ideas on what a Chicago Bulls rebuild could look like, and tries to uncover the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, Desmond gives his take on J. Cole's recent comments regarding Hip-Hop being on the doorstep of another golden era.
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Dez is back this week to share his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's early success in the NBA, the positive and negative effects of James Harden's trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Louisiana emcee Dee-1's recent comments on Meek Mill and Rick Ross' hypocritical lyrics. Additionally, Desmond ends the episode introducing a new segment to the show that will celebrate the NBA/WNBA's best in true H2DG fashion.
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For today's episode, Desmond revisits the year 1996, this time to break down the title track from OutKast's sophomore album ATLiens, where Big Boi & Andre 3000 use their smooth deliveries and versatile lyrics to create a timeless, out-of-this-world track.
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In this episode, Desmond kicks off the first Let's Talk of the 2023-24 NBA season touching on the following Eastern Conference topics:
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Today, Desmond comes right back with the fourth volume of "You Had To Be There," this time with co-founder of 19 Media Group, co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast and Bleav in Celtics Podcast, and host of Dope Interviews, Warren Shaw, who gives flowers to a 80s-90s NBA player who's career unfortunately got cut short due to his passing, but left an impactful impression on and off the floor in his short time.
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In this week's episode, Desmond is back with the third installment of "You Had To Be There" and is joined by producer of the NBA podcast "Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties," Jabari Davis, who decided to give flowers to a 90s point guard that made a trailblazing impact on and off the court: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
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Today, Desmond brings another CROSSover to the hardwood, this time unpacking DMX's "The Convo" to encourage us to find our strength in Jesus in the moments we feel our lowest.
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In today's episode, Desmond goes back to his preteen years to dive into "Rise and Shine," his all-time favorite J.Cole song from the debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, where J. Cole used the song as a metaphor to describe his pending emergence in Hip-Hop.
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Today, Desmond is back with another song breakdown, this time diving into "Children's Story," the 1988 classic from the OG storyteller himself, Slick Rick, who delivers an intense yet cautionary tale to wake up the youth, rather than put them to sleep.
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In this episode, Desmond continues his "You Had To Be There" series, this time with help from Dylan Dreyfuss, host & creator of the Forgotten Seasons podcast/platform. And in this installment, Dylan gives flowers to his first favorite player ever; Sam Cassell. An extremely reliable point guard drafted in 1993 who went on to have a very long and consistent career with three championships to his resume.
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Today, Desmond once again introduces you to a new idea for the show: You Had To Be There, an NBA offseason exclusive where he gives flowers to NBA players near and dear to our hearts. With You Had To Be There, there is no discrimination. Role players, All-Stars, and Superstars are all welcome. And in this first volume, Desmond shows love and reflects on the career of all-around point forward Andre Iguodala.
Enjoy! Thanks for all your support! Lemme know what you think of this new idea! - Dez
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Today, Desmond returns with more NBA discussion, this time centered around some hot offseason topics:
* Chris Paul's release + 2 teams that he should consider joining
* Duos in the modern NBA - Not so dynamic?
* Damian Lillard & The Hard Knock Trail Blazers
* The Bulls stressful offseason ahead
* James Harden wants that old thang back?
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In this episode, Desmond returns with another edition of The CROSSover, this time diving into Common's classic song "The Light" to inspire us to choose relationship with Jesus and illuminate the world through His love.
Thank You for choosing to rock with ya boy! Enjoy & share your thoughts! - Dez
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Desmond is back this week with a brand new element to H2DG: "The CROSSover," where his love for Hip-Hop intertwines with his faith journey. These episodes will connect shared themes found in Hip-Hop songs and Bible stories to help us all see how God can work in every one of us. Today, Desmond pulls from the chorus of J. Cole's "h u n g e r. o n. h i l l s i d e" to inspire us to be secure in our identity and focus on the Lord as we find ourselves in the midst of challenge, much like Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego did in the book of Daniel.
Thank YOU for rocking with me even as I take big steps and try new things. Enjoy & please share your thoughts! - Dez
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Today, Desmond shares his thoughts on some more hot topics in and around the NBA including:
- Prime Derrick Rose vs Ja Morant
- Jaren Jackson Jr. and the DPOY criteria
- Kings vs Warriors
- The Knicks up 3-1 over Cleveland
- What If?...Lakers in the Conference Finals?!
- NBA makes Draft Combine mandatory in 2024---Good or bad?
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YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS! The 2023 NBA Playoffs are here! And H2DG veterans Devaughn & Johnny are back for the third straight year to help Dez dive into all 12 teams who solidified spots in the Playoffs. Each of them received two teams from the West and two teams from the East to discuss & assign challenges and Hip-Hop theme songs to. Listen and see what the fellas came up with this year! Get ya popcorn (or other snack) ready!
Enjoy and share your thoughts on any and everything discussed! Hard to believe it's three years already. THANK YOU for your support! Let's keep going all for the best combo there is! - Dez
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For today's episode, Desmond continues with more love for women in Hip-Hop as he breaks down "Freedom," a posse cut from the soundtrack for the 1995 film Panther. The song features rap verses from Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, and Salt-N-Pepa, who all make a point to profess unity, strength, self-love, and of course, freedom for women.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! Everyday is a great to honor and celebrate women! - Dez
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Desmond is back with a special song breakdown in light of Women's History Month: Queen Latifah's 1993 single from her third album, Black Reign, and what has served as the most successful and impactful song of her career, "U.N.I.T.Y."
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! Let's continue to honor, respect, and celebrate the women in our lives! - Dez
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In this episode, Desmond shares thoughts on what the near and distant future could look like for some teams and players as the season enters its last month and some change. Desmond touches on the following topics:
* The new-look Phoenix Suns (or the Mid-Range Avengers)
* Have the Lakers found their pieces?
* Kyrie & Luka: They can create for themselves, but can they create a bright future for Dallas?
* Don't sleep on Brooklyn!
* Kevin Love's fit in Miami
* Russell Westbrook's impact on the Clippers
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Today, Desmond is joined by 19 Media Group teammate and co-host of Gimmick Infringement Tyler McDowell-Blanken to help provide some insight on Drake's place in Hip-Hop. Together they share thoughts on the following:
* First impressions of Drake
* What makes Drake so polarizing
* Why they have outgrown Drake
* Where Drake stands in Hip-Hop vs. Rap
* Drake's best work
* Favorite Drake bar(s)
Enjoy! We appreciate and welcome any and all thoughts and support. All for the love of Hip-Hop on this side - Dez
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Today, Desmond is joined by Shaw Calhoune for his second appearance on the show to preview his latest project Fly Langston, a Harlem Renaissance inspired album that includes similar themes of dreams, unity, and growth as seen in the 1920s and 30s. Dez and Shaw come together to give a small preview of how Shaw fuses the hungry, smooth emcee with the observant poet.
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For the first episode of 2023, Desmond returns with more HOT NBA topics as the season reaches the halfway point to discuss the following:
* Shoutouts to some All-Star caliber forwards/bigmen (Randle's Redemption, Zion's Vengeance AND MORE)
* The STACKED MVP Race (Does Luka have a real shot? Did Jokic just lock it up? What about KD? AND MORE)
* The State of the Modern NBA (Ridiculous stat lines - good or bad? + Pros & Cons between recent eras)
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For the last episode of 2022, Desmond travels with you back to 1991 to shed light on a gem from 2Pac's first album 2Pacalypse Now: "Words of Wisdom."
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This week, Desmond is joined by two very special guests: the hosts of Hip-Hop Hidden Gems, TheMojoKing and Willie Freeman. The guys link up to have an insightful, genuine, and fun conversation that bridges Hip-Hop's past and present. They share early memories of Hip-Hop, touch on topics regarding the standard of emcees and the evolution of the culture/genre, give flowers to several dope emcees, and much more. As always, enjoy and share your thoughts!
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Desmond is back this week with more thoughts regarding the 2022-23 NBA season as December approaches:
- Shoutouts to six guys who are BALLIN'!
- Cleveland losing winnable games? Health? Donovan Mitchell dominance
- Dez admits he was WRONG about the Suns
- Celtics are ROLLING! Tatum MVP?
- Trae Young & Dejounte Murray: Fun, but is it sustainable basketball for ATL?
- LIGHT THE BEAM SACTOWN!
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To celebrate H2DG's 50th episode, Dez followed up with what some of you suggested and brought back Devaughn and Johnny to flip to the other side of the H2DG spectrum, talking about a range of Hip-Hop topics such as what makes Hip-Hop great, which artists do they wish they rocked with more, whether or not Hip-Hop is losing recipes, and MUCH MORE fun conversation. Enjoy and share your thoughts! Here's to FIFTY of them thangs!
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Today, Desmond shares his early thoughts on the following NBA topics this season:
- Should the Lakers and Nets hit the panic button?
- Bulls analysis
- The LA Clippers: It's not how you start, but how you finish!
- The immediate success of Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin
- Are the Jazz and Blazers legit?
- Miami's struggles
- The Bucks continue to show that familiar faces win games
Enjoy! Don't hesitate to share your thoughts!
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TreBouncee (@trebouncee) x Mickey Factz (@mickey.factz on IG) - "Mona Lisa"
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DSkillz Harris (@dskillzharris) x Bright Individual (@brightindividual on IG) - Calculated Timing
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Emcee Millz (@mc_millz_ on IG) - "Times Have Changed"
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In today's episode, Desmond decides it's finally time to sit down and breakdown the song that inspired the name of the podcast: the 1995 single from Lord Finese's third album The Awakening, "Hip 2 Da Game."
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Desmond flips back to the other side of the H2DG spectrum to share seven things that has him most excited for the upcoming NBA season.
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Desmond returns this week to celebrate and shoutout the people, moments, and albums across basketball & Hip-Hop history that were born the week of September 18th-24th.
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In today's breakdown, Desmond quite literally brings a breath of fresh air with Black Star's poetic song, "Respiration," which details the cities of Brooklyn/New York and Chicago through the eyes of Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Common.
Today, Desmond takes you back to 1999 to break down one of the most intelligent and complete albums of its time, Mos Def's Black On Both Sides.
Desmond is back this week to give flowers to and celebrate some of the people and moments that were born during the week of August 7th-13th throughout basketball & Hip-Hop history.
In this episode, travel with Desmond back to 1996 and dive into what is considered one of Hip-Hop's many dope State of the Union-esque songs. This one is "Stakes Is High," the title track from De La Soul's 4th studio album, where the trio boldly reflects on life and Hip-Hop in a timeless fashion.
Desmond & Devaughn are back to reminisce on another basketball video game series: NBA 2K. They share their Top 5s, discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between, and Desmond delivers a special message for 2K at the end of it all. ENJOY!
In today's episode, Desmond dives into Hip-Hop's dopest love story: "I Used to Love H.E.R," the classic song from Common.
Desmond is back with an artist from Houston, Texas and the FIRST female emcee to join the show: Emcee Millz. The two discuss her January mixtape "Don't Think...Just Create," her love for Michael Jordan, and much more.
The title says it all! In today's episode, Dez hand picks five verses from five NBA players who happened to drop bars during their playing careers. He analyzes their styles, breaks down their bars, and ultimately declares whether or not they have legit skill on the mic.
Today, Desmond introduces a new element to the show with the first H2DG song breakdown diving into the Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth classic "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y)."
In this episode, Desmond takes it back to 1987 to break down Eric B. and Rakim's debut album "Paid in Full."
Just in time before the start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Dez is back with Devaughn and Johnny for the 2nd annual NBA Playoff episode full of challenges and Hip-Hop theme songs for every team. [TIME STAMPS: Cavaliers (5:14), Nets (11:16), Hawks (17:14), Timberwolves (26:19), Clippers (30:26), Pelicans (37:12), Heat (42:51), Celtics (48:42), Bucks (53:27), Sixers (57:27), Raptors (1:03:40), Bulls (1:08:48), Suns (1:14:54), Grizzlies (1:18:32), Warriors (1:23:57), Mavericks (1:31:11), Jazz (1:37:35), Nuggets (1:43:57)
Surprise! As the NBA regular season is nearing an end, Desmond makes a quick return today to share some thoughts on the NBA Awards as he discusses all of the award races along with his thoughts on the All-NBA and All-Defense Teams.
In today's episode, Desmond goes back to 1998 and dives into DMX's second album released that year: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot.
In this episode, Desmond welcomes Owl Nimbus, a producer from Nevada to talk about his beat tape/mixtape "Owl Nimbus Presents: Akira Kohi - Bebop FM," his inspirations, the beauty of streetball, and more.
Today, Desmond breaks down his Top 5 NBA Live games based on the criteria of gameplay, features, soundtrack, and overall vibe/enjoyment along with Devaughn, the guy who was right there to enjoy those games with him.
In this episode, Desmond is joined by Silver Spring, Maryland emcee Shaw Calhoune, as they discuss his October project "Mariana," his most recent project "Goat Cheese," his Blazers fandom, where he would like to see Damian Lillard play next, and more.
The title says it all---TODAY IS THE PODCAST'S FIRST BIRTHDAY! To celebrate a year of podcasting, Desmond hops on to share some thoughts reflecting on what the past year has been like and how he wants to continue growing the platform.
Desmond brings the video series he started on Tik Tok to the podcast after a Twitter conversation with DSkillz Harris that posed the question, "Who is the Michael Jordan of Rap?" After sharing his thoughts, DSkillz Harris chimed in with more comparisons and it inspired them to discuss it further on the show.
For the first guest of 2022, Desmond is joined by Bronx, New York emcee Iron Emperor, as they discuss his 2020 project "Producer's Best Friend," life as a healthcare worker in the age of COVID, his Blazers fandom (and Lakers hatred), and much more.
In this episode, Desmond goes back in time to relive the years of a franchise that played some of the most exciting basketball seen in recent memory: the 2010-present Los Angeles Clippers. He shares their best and worst moments, why they failed to hoist #TheLarry, what the future might look like, and much more.
For the first episode of 2022, Desmond breaks down one of the most recognizable classics in Hip-Hop: Nas' debut album Illmatic.
During yesterday's appearance on Twitter Spaces, JAY-Z shared that there is no one out there that can stand on a VERZUZ stage with him, which got Rap & Hip-Hop fans worldwide talking. And in the fifth edition of Hip 2 Da Games Shorts, Desmond shares why he believes LL Cool J is the perfect VERZUZ opponent for JAY-Z, despite what fans around the Internet were saying.
IT'S 'BOUT THAT TIME! For the 25th Episode milestone, Dez brings back Devaughn and Johnny to share their thoughts on the NBA's 75th Anniversary season thus far, their predictions for what's to come, and of course, many more fun conversations and jokes this trio always brings to the show.
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) While I strongly encourage you to listen to the entire episode, I understand this is a longer one as I decided not to split it into two parts. I never expect you to listen in one sitting. H2DG takes pride in (hopefully) being a bingeable show. So, here are time stamps for every team/segment. No matter how you listen, I only have one rule: ENJOY!
76ers (6:25), Bucks (10:35), Bulls (14:33), Cavs (22:09), Celtics (29:12), Clippers (36:15), Grizzlies (43:09), Hawks (49:12), Heat (53:29), Hornets (58:20), Jazz (1:04:50), Kings (1:09:04), Knicks (1:14:57), Lakers (1:24:28), Magic (1:32:40), Mavericks (1:38:58), Nets (1:44:37), Nuggets (1:49:08), Pacers (1:51:17), Pelicans (1:52:47), Pistons (1:55:15), Rockets (1:58:28), Spurs (2:01:06), Suns (2:02:45), Thunder (2:04:49), Timberwolves (2:06:01), Trail Blazers (2:08:50), Warriors (2:14:04), Wizards (2:14:55)
WE FORGOT THE RAPTORS! SMH! (2:17:54)
What's on Santa's List? (2:27:16)
Devaughn & Johnny share their 5 x 5s (2:30:41)
Thanks to some inspiration from responses on recent H2DG Instagram stories, Desmond decided to go back in time to analyze and share his opinions on how some of the biggest "What if?" NBA transactions and draft selections of the past 20 seasons would have played out.
In Episode 21, Desmond revealed that he did not listen to Blu & Exile's "Below The Heavens," let alone know who Blu was, so he decided to take Ullnevano's advice and ended up enjoying it so much that it was only right that in this episode of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond broke down and gushed over the 2007 underground classic.
Today, Desmond is joined by versatile Chicago hip-hop producer Unregistered User, who talks about his art for the first time. He discusses his craft as a producer, his inspirations, his latest project "Caged City," and more.
Desmond is joined by another Baltimore emcee, Ullnevano, who discusses his early memories of rapping, how he combines basketball and hip-hop into his art, the bars and themes in two of his projects titled "Technical Foul" and "Baby Jordan," and much more.
In this album review and bar breakdown, Desmond dives into New York native Marlon Craft's latest mixtape "Homecourt Advantage, Vol. 1."
Back with another Franchise Flashback, Desmond goes back to another contending team of the 2010s: the Indiana Pacers. He is joined by Johnny, an Indiana native, to help him unpack the years where the gritty franchise contended, but unfortunately never made the Finals.
In today's episode, Desmond delivers another Franchise Flashback for one of his favorite teams growing up, the Oklahoma City Thunder. He reminisces on the energetic rise of the franchise, the KD-Westbrook dynamic, how they have unfortunately found themselves back at square one, and much more.
In this (longer) Hip 2 Da Games Short, Desmond brings back Martin to help him recap the KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane VERZUZ battle.
Desmond is back and joined by another up and coming emcee, this time bringing Maryland-based, Georgia-raised rapper TreBouncee to the show to talk about his crafty writing process, the overall style of his artistry, his recent project "Comfort Zone, Vol. 1," and more.
Desmond makes his official return from hiatus and introduces you to up and coming Baltimore emcee DSkillz Harris, who discusses how he started rapping, his recent project "The Next Episode," his supergroup Down By Law, and much more.
In this episode, Desmond makes another impromptu return from hiatus to explore NBA superstar Damian Lillard's (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.) 4th studio album, Different On Levels The Lord Allowed.
Today, Desmond makes a brief return to dive into what is arguably considered the greatest basketball video game ever: NBA Street Vol. 2. He explores the elements of the game that made it so great and the ways it was able to flawlessly bridge basketball and Hip-Hop in the effort to introduce game players to an authentic experience of both cultures.
Continuing from the previous episode, Dez, Devaughn, and Johnny discuss their All-NBA selections, provide some updated thoughts on the end of season awards, and more.
In the 13th episode of Hip 2 Da Games, as promised Desmond brings back Devaughn and Johnny to share their thoughts on the upcoming NBA Playoff matchups. [Matchup Time Stamps: Sixers vs. Wizards (3:58), Nets vs. Celtics (15:05), Bucks vs. Heat (29:53), Knicks vs. Hawks (40:23), Jazz vs. Grizzlies (55:12), Suns vs. Lakers (1:05:20), Nuggets vs. Blazers (1:21:35), and Clippers vs. Mavericks (1:29:59)]
In the third Hip 2 Da Games Short, Desmond shares some brief thoughts on J. Cole's latest album, The Off-Season.
In this episode of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond explores the styles of some of the best female rappers of the past and shares who his favorites are, while sharing his thoughts on female rappers of the present day.
In this episode, it's all about women's hoops as Desmond discusses the WNBA and the great players and moments the league has seen, his favorite players of the past and present, and his thoughts on league expansion. He also fires back at "men" who disrespect women's basketball and shouts out some legendary coaches in the NCAA.
In the second Hip 2 Da Games Short, Desmond shares some thoughts on the passing of Hip-Hop legend DMX and pays his respects to the great emcee.
In today's episode, Desmond is back with another album and bar breakdown/discussion. This time it's all about Be, the sixth studio album from Chicago emcee, Common.
Today, Desmond tackles the NBA GOAT debate and shares his thoughts on six players he believes to have a legitimate argument for being the greatest NBA player of all-time.
In the first installment of Hip 2 Da Games Shorts, Desmond shares his thoughts on most of the trades/moves made during the NBA's Trade Deadline and how the teams may play with their new piece(s).
In this episode, Desmond breaks down and rates some of the best bars from JAY-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt, while also rating and discussing the album as a whole.
Desmond brings Devaughn back to the show to help unpack the Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls era and how the breakout of the star point guard helped shape the excitement surrounding the team and the state of Illinois until his injury struggles gradually brought the Bulls franchise downhill. They also share thoughts on the present-day Bulls and what the future might look like for the team.
In Part 2, Desmond and Martin unpack the "What is Hip-Hop?" question, sharing their thoughts on whether or not there is one way to be apart of Hip-Hop. Additionally, they continue to discuss some of the same topics from Part 1.
In this episode, Desmond is joined by his good friend from college, Martin, a fellow hip-hop head, as they discuss the styles of their favorite rappers/emcees, the importance of longevity, some of their top 5 lists, and so much more.
This episode is all about Desmond's all-time favorite hip-hop artist, Tupac. He discusses what made Tupac an iconic figure, shares what he believes Tupac was going through during his 5 solo albums, and what he thinks Tupac would have done had he lived past 1996.
In today's episode, Desmond breaks down what made the 2000s era of basketball special and what makes today's era special, along with the reasons why he would have loved to be an NBA player in each era and why.
The third episode continues with Desmond, Johnny, and Devaughn sharing their thoughts on the Playoff race, potential All-Star selections, postseason awards and more. (DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on 2/6/2021. Opinions shared during this episode are subject to change!)
In the third episode, Desmond is joined by his brother Devaughn and his good friend Johnny to share their thoughts on the NBA season so far, from the impressive play (or lack thereof) of some of the top players and teams in the league, how the James Harden trade has worked out so far, whether or not the NBA should do a Bubble again, and more from around the Association. (DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on 2/6/2021. Opinions shared during this episode are subject to change!)
In this episode, Desmond continues his story from episode 1 and answers the big question by discussing how he fell in love with Hip-Hop, his favorite artists, what makes Hip-Hop special and more about the genre and the culture surrounding it.
In his first episode, Desmond shares his love for basketball, his favorite players, some stories from his teenage years and some of the things he learned about himself and life from his "first love."