Fresh Era

Peter "Pete Rock" Phillips continues to be one of the most legendary Hip-Hop producers ever. He developed his own sound early on and never waivered from who he is and what he's about. One of the most important influences that contributed to his identity was his older cousin, Heavy D. Come take the aduio journey through his life and career and find out what it was like growing up with a Hip-Hop icon int he family, how he and CL met, and what it was like being a part of the creative process of Nas' "Illmatic" album.

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Don't forget to check out our new podcast launching February 7th, entitled Gold Rush (@hiphopgoldrush on social)!

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Fresh Era had an amazing 2022. We got to speak with 90’s legends from coast to coast, help tell their stories, and build some new friendships along the way. One important connection we made, was with fellow podcaster, and hip-hop giant, DJ EFN (Drink Champs) who was nice enough to suggest his favorite episode from season 2 and leave us a message telling us why. Enjoy and see you in 2023!

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Fresh Era had an amazing 2022. We got to speak with 90’s legends from coast to coast, help tell their stories, and build some new friendships along the way. One important connection we made, was with fellow podcaster, and hip-hop giant, DJ EFN (Drink Champs) who was nice enough to suggest his favorite episode from season 2 and leave us a message telling us why. Enjoy and see you in 2023!

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Todd "Speech" Thomas was destined to be an entrepreneur. With two parents who showed him how to be successful on their own terms, Speech took the torch they gave him and ran with it. Come on a journey through his life and find out what it was like growing up in Milwaukee, becoming the first MC to release a record in the City of Cream, why he ventured south to start Arrested Development, and what it was like to be the first rap group to win Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.

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Todd "Speech" Thomas was destined to be an entrepreneur. With two parents who showed him how to be successful on their own terms, Speech took the torch they gave him and ran with it. Come on a journey through his life and find out what it was like growing up in Milwaukee, becoming the first MC to release a record in the City of Cream, why he ventured south to start Arrested Development, and what it was like to be the first rap group to win Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.

Become an Everyday Person with us at www.stupid-fly.com

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Roger "King Tee" McBride had laser focus on becoming successful in music since he was a child. He forewent doing well in school, and in turn, got kicked out of multiple establishments in multiple states for doing so. That experience forced him onto a journey he, or his closest friends & family, never saw coming. One that would take him from becoming a local radio DJ to a worldwide, international MC to the founder of one of the most successful West Coast rap crews to date. Come join us on a tour through his life and find out how King Tee rose to success and helped define the sound for the entire Golden State.

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Roger "King Tee" McBride had laser focus on becoming successful in music since he was a child. He forewent doing well in school, and in turn, got kicked out of multiple establishments in multiple states for doing so. That experience forced him onto a journey he, or his closest friends & family, never saw coming. One that would take him from becoming a local radio DJ to a worldwide, international MC to the founder of one of the most successful West Coast rap crews to date. Come join us on a tour through his life and find out how King Tee rose to success and helped define the sound for the entire Golden State.

Do the virtual Kid N Play Kickstep with us at www.stupid-fly.com

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Before Christopher "Kid" Reid became one of the most iconic faces in Hip-Hop history, along with his partner in rap, Christopher "Play" Martin, he had to endure a lot to become who he is. Nothing came easy - the white people didn't respect him because he was half Jamaican. The black people laughed at him because he was half white. This meant he had to work doubly hard, and use his charismatic personality and love for Hip-Hop as tools to navigate the rough waters of New York life. Come on an audio journey of his life and hear how he went from performing for free at park jams in the Bronx to working at Sears with Martin Lawrence to being the first rapper with a Saturday morning cartoon.

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Before Christopher "Kid" Reid became one of the most iconic faces in Hip-Hop history, along with his partner in rap, Christopher "Play" Martin, he had to endure a lot to become who he is. Nothing came easy - the white people didn't respect him because he was half Jamaican. The black people laughed at him because he was half white. This meant he had to work doubly hard, and use his charismatic personality and love for Hip-Hop as tools to navigate the rough waters of New York life. Come on an audio journey of his life and hear how he went from performing for free at park jams in the Bronx to working at Sears with Martin Lawrence to being the first rapper with a Saturday morning cartoon.

Do the Kid N Play kickstep without embarrassment at www.stupid-fly.com

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Since his childhood in the 1970's, Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones manifested his destiny with his determination and undeniable hustling skills. He went from an aspiring teenage MC listening to Run DMC to being signed by the late-great Jam Master Jay. He learned how to fake-it-till-you-make-it by grabbing a pair of hair clippers and becoming one of the most sought-after barbers in Brooklyn. Nothing got in his way, even if it meant running over some of his favorite MC's on his journey to the top. Come on the audio journey of his life in this episode of Fresh Era and hear how it all came to be.

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