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Episode 234 w/ Busta Rhymes and Spliff Star #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with the legendary Busta Rhymes.

Woo-hah!! One of the most requested artists in the history of Drink Champs, Busta Rhymes finally joins us for an incredible conversation. 

Busta shares his hip-hop journey, from attending the same high-school with JAY Z & The Notorious B.I.G., to the creation of Leaders of the New School. Busta also shares how the legendary Chuck D gave him the name “Busta Rhymes”.

Creating some of hip-hop’s most historic albums, Busta Rhymes shares stories about working with iconic recording artists like Janet Jackson & Mariah Carey, to name a few.

Spliff Star joins the conversation as the guys talk about Busta and Spliff’s electrifying performances, the evolution of Flipmode Squad and more!

Be sure to check out Busta Rhymes new album “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God” available on all streaming platforms!  

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Episode 233 w/ Mic Geronimo, Royal Flush & Capone #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with the legendary Mic Geronimo.

Being the first hip-hop artist signed to TVT / Blunt Recordings, Mic Geronimo released his classic debut album “The Natural” which featured his friend and legendary recording artist Royal Flush and production by Irv Gotti, Buckwild and more. 

On this episode Mic Geronimo discusses the good and bad side of the music industry and working with legends like JAY Z, DMX, Diddy, Ja Rule & The Lox. Mic Geronimo shares incredible stories about 2Pac and how he built a close friendship with him.

DC Alumni Royal Flush & Capone also join the conversation. This episode of Drink Champs is a special one, as it features three guests who are part of a legacy that helped start an underground movement in hip-hop. This movement would eventually move hip-hop in a certain direction and never looked back. 

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Episode 232 w/ Jadakiss & Jack Thriller #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs welcome back DC Alumni Jadakiss and Jack Thriller

In an episode that is filled with non stop laughs. The guys chop it up about a variety of topics! As the drinks keep pouring the guys talk about the Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion drama, professional sports during the pandemic and more!

Jada discusses his most recent VERZUZ battle with Fabolous and how he got #JadaDrunk. Taking it back to the early DC days The Champs discuss the crazy moment when 2 Chainz flipped on Jack Thriller

Lots of incredible stories, non stop jokes and of course drinks!

Episode 231 w/ Nature & Agallah #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Nature and Agallah.

Having careers that span over 20 years our guests share their journey in Hip-Hop. Looking up to Hip-Hop royalty MC Shan, Nature shares how the Queens legend was influential early on in his career. Nature shares how DJ Clue gave him the opportunity to appear on the iconic “Clue Tapes”. His appearances gained him recognition which would eventually lead to his involvement in The Firm, the hip-hop super group which also featured NaS, Foxy Brown, AZ & Cormega.

Once featured in The Source Magazine “Unsigned Hype”  Agallah quickly gained the attention of more than a dozen records labels. As an artist/producer Agallah has worked with legendary Hip-Hop artists like Sean Price, PMD (of EPMD), DJ Premier, Cam’ron etc.  During their time under Game Records, Agallah & Nature were featured in Rockstar Games iconic video game “Grand Theft Auto III

 

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Episode 230 w/ James Cruz, Eric Nicks, Maricarmen Lopez, Shabazz The OG & Hakim Green (Pt. 2) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up one more time with music executives James Cruz and Eric Nicks and special guest Mariacarmen Lopez (Love & Hip Hop).

We are also joined by special guests Shabazz The OG & Hakim Green. Our guest continue to share behind the scenes stories that you never heard before. As the shots keep flowing the stories continue to get interesting! Make some noise!

Episode 229 w/ James Cruz, Eric Nicks & Maricarmen Lopez (Pt. 1) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with legendary music executives James Cruz and Eric Nicks.
The guys celebrate the life of the legendary Chris Lightly telling classic stories of their days at Violator and learning the music business through Chris. Sharing great stories of LL Cool J, DMX, Ja Rule and more. Eric shares how he helped LL Cool J earn his first #1 Record and James shares how he helped lock in 50 Cent’s iconic business venture with Vitamin Water that shook the game up.
Joined by special guest and television producer Maricarmen Lopez, we debate the perception of the hit television show “Love & Hip-Hop” and much more!
This episode is filled with lots of behind the scenes stories of the music industry that you don’t want to miss!

 

Episode 228 w/ Pitbull #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull.

Having witnessed Pit’s success first hand, the Champs listen in as Pit relives his journey. From coming up in Miami, Pit was known for his freestyles and battle raps. Pitbull would evolve his career into the global icon we know today and selling over 60 million records along the way.

Pitbull shares how he learned the independent grind and hustle from Uncle Luke, creating classic music with Lil Jon and working with Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and more.

An episode filled with lots of gems, stories and shots! This is one that you don’t want to miss. Dale!

Episode 227 w/ Gillie The King and Wallo (Pt. 2) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up once again with Gillie Da King and Wallo from the show Million Dollaz Worth of Game.
Keeping the good times rolling, Gillie & Wallo continue their hilarious conversation with The Champs, sharing more memorable stories that you don’t want to miss! Former NFL Athlete and CEO of 100 Club Live, Tony “The Closer” Robinson also joins the conversation!

 

Episode 226 w/ Gillie The King and Wallo (Pt. 1) #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Gillie Da King and Wallo from the show Million Dollaz Worth of Game.

First cousins in real life, the hilarious duo of Gillie and Wallo banter back and forth with The Champs sharing hilarious stories along the way.

As Gillie and Wallo reveal they were strippers in their past life, the guys also discuss podcasting and the success of their show Million Dollaz Worth of Game.

Gillie discusses his previous disagreements with Joe Budden & Lil Wayne and shares stories of his time on Cash Money and being a member of the group Major Figgas. Wallo shares his origin story, discusses life behind bars, his positive outlook on life and how he continues to elevate.

Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!

Episode 225 w/ Smoke DZA and Hovain #DRINKCHAMPS

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with Smoke DZA and the President of Cinematic Music Group, Hovain.

Smoke DZA shares the origin story of The Smokers Club and its evolution through the years. Hovain, most notably known for managing artists like Smoke DZA, Cam’ron & Styles P gives The Drink Champs Army gems on Management 101.

Hovain discusses his previous work with Troy Ave, the pros and cons of working with older and younger artists and more.

Smoke DZA shares how Dame Dash has been a mentor to him, the knowledge he learned from Nipsey Hussle, writing for Sean Kingston, wrestling culture much more!

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