Episode 387 w/ M.O.P.

Nov 3, 2023

M.O.P. joins the Drink Champs to share their hip-hop story, discussing their legendary catalog and collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, and 50 Cent. They reflect on their unique bond as artists and the organic chemistry in their music creation. The speakers talk about the thrill of live entertainment, support from fans, and their admiration for Master Ace and Rock Kim. They touch on analog vs. digital recording, iconic albums by Tupac and Biggie, and their experiences working with G Unit. The speakers also discuss loyalty, trust, regrets, and the process of creating music from scratch.

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The Legendary Rap Group

Organic Chemistry and Silent Communication

03:41 • 12min

Collaboration with M.O.P.

15:14 • 10min

Working with Ray Kwan and Kooji Rap

The Thrill of Live Entertainment and Supporting Your Favorite Teams

Fan Support and Heartwarming Encounters

36:26 • 11min

The Unique Process of a Talented Producer

47:40 • 13min

Admiration for Master Ace and Rock Kim

01:00:59 • 5min

Club party, sponsorship messages, and immersive audio

01:05:45 • 3min

Missing a Flight and Musical Preferences

01:08:48 • 8min

Reflections on Past Drinking Days and Friendship

01:16:40 • 2min

Analog vs. Digital Recording

01:18:33 • 3min

Iconic Albums: All Eyez on Me and Life After Death

01:21:44 • 5min

Recording and Struggles at G-U-9

01:26:37 • 3min

Signing, Meeting 50 Cent, and Video Shoot

01:29:52 • 5min

Loyalty, Trust, and Regret

01:34:25 • 12min

An Incident with Jay and Getting on the Record

01:46:00 • 10min

Creating Music from Scratch

01:55:54 • 11min

Taking Pictures and Live Entertainment

02:07:04 • 4min

Authenticity and Valuable Lessons

02:10:46 • 14min

Personal Experiences and Preferences with Smoking Weed

02:25:03 • 3min

Reminiscing about New York and discussing fashion

02:27:42 • 2min

Mike Tyson's Hood Experiences

02:29:50 • 9min

Different Schedules, Motivational Speaker, and MOP's Party Records

02:38:24 • 2min

Reminiscing and Excitement

02:40:36 • 14min

Lyrical Beef and its Evolution

02:54:15 • 13min

The Impact of a Prominent Rap Artist's Death on Brooklyn

03:07:43 • 6min

Memories, Police Encounters, and Sponsorship Mentions

03:14:07 • 4min

Collaborating with G Unit

03:17:42 • 14min

Reflections on their journey as artists

03:31:19 • 13min

Discussion on Lil Wayne's playful moment and misrepresentation in clips

03:44:41 • 2min

Collaborating with Gang Star, MOP, and Fat Joe

03:46:33 • 7min

The Importance of Genuine Support in Music-Making

03:53:23 • 3min

Various Sponsor and Ad Highlights

03:55:54 • 2min