

Drink Champs
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Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. The hosts and guests engage together in fun, light-hearted conversation - looking back at their paths to success, highlighting their lives, friendships, and iconic moments within their career. In this unfiltered series, drinks are flowing and jokes are rolling - take a seat at the table with N.O.R.E & EFN. You Gotta Relax!
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Dec 16, 2019 • 3min
Drink Champs: THE HANGOVER (Ep. 189 w/ Tory Lanez Recap)
Drink Champs: THE HANGOVER - In this first edition of The Hangover we recap the dope conversation we had with the super talented Tory Lanez! Check out as Paul aka Drink Champs Sports, Mr. Lee, Boris aka BeatsNdaHood, Sunny D and Hazardis Soundz share some of their favorite moments of this weeks episode! Follow: Drink Champs http://www.drinkchamps.com http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga Paul (Drink Champs Sports) http://www.instagram.com/drinkchampsports Mr. Lee http://www.instagram.com/starrockent Boris (BeatsNdaHood) http://www.instagram.com/borischp Sunny D http://www.instagram.com/sunnydbet Hazardis Soundz http://www.instagram.com/therealhazardissoundz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2019 • 2h 52min
Episode 189 w/ Tory Lanez
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode The Champs chop it up with talented recording artist Tory Lanez! Being in the game for ten years Tory has created an incredible following. As he shares the origin of his name “Tory Lanez”, Tory also talks about his musical inspirations and how being a versatile artist has benefited his career.Tory also shares stories about battling other artists and why he loves being the underdog.As the tiger bone shots continue to flow, Tory gives us “dating” advice and shares the recipe to his favorite drink that helps set the mood with the ladies.Tory also shares the history behind his Chixtape series and the musical concept behind his new project #Chixtape5. This episode is filled with lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoost: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.BlueChew: Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment free with code CHAMPS, just pay $5 shipping.MyBookie: Visit MyBookie.ag and get a halfway deposit match up to $1,000 with promo code DRINKCHAMPS.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2019 • 56min
Episode 188 "Best of The Best Cheers"
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode we’re celebrating our "Best of The Best Cheers"! We’ve shared some amazing moments, with some incredible people at the DC table. While we have new episodes brewing up in the weeks to come, we want to take some time and relive some of our favorite moments of 2019 with you... the Drink Champs Army!So take a seat at the table, smell the flowers while you can smell them, grab a drink while you can drink them, smoke some trees while you can inhale them and relax with your favorite Drunk Uncles!Make Some Noise!!!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoost: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.MyBookie: If you join now, MyBookie will match your deposit halfway up to $1,000 at MyBookie.ag with promo code DRINKCHAMPS.Dollar Shave Club: Get the Ultimate Starter Set for just $5 at DollarShaveClub.com/CHAMPS.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2019 • 1h 56min
Episode 187 w/ Irv Gotti
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode The Champs chop it up with legendary record executive, C.E.O. and co-founder of Murder Inc., Irv Gotti. A fellow DC Alumni, we welcome back Irv Gotti as he shares classic hip-hop stories, of his personal hip-hop journey.Irv takes us on a ride through hip-hop history as he shares stories of working with a young JAY Z, being introduced to the Ruff Ryders, working with Ja Rule and forming the group "Murder Inc.", a super group composed of Ja Rule, DMX & JAY Z.As Irv expresses his displeasure, with the disconnection in hip-hop between the young and older generation, Irv Gotti and The Champs discuss establishing a hip-hop union. And Irv shares the story of how a hip-hop union was almost created between J.Prince, Suge Knight and himself.An episode filled with lots of hip-hop history and gems from an icon in the game, Irv Gotti also shares his vision behind his hit television show "Tales" and much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoost Mobile: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com with promo code CHAMPS, just pay $5 shipping.MyBookie: This week only, MyBookie will match your bet at MyBookie.ag with promo code DRINKCHAMPS.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2019 • 2h 34min
Episode 186 w/ Russ
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode The Champs chop it up with rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Russ! For two and a half years Russ independently released 11 mixtapes and weekly songs. Eventually gaining the attention of major labels, Russ would go on to release his studio album “There’s Really A Wolf” which would gain Platinum status.In this episode Russ shares stories about creating music at a young age, being influenced by G-Unit, Shady & Aftermath. Figuring out how to garner attention via social media and SoundCloud, Russ breaks down the concept and strategy behind his 1 song albums.Sharing his views about using substance abuse as a marketing tool, Russ also discusses his controversial “Anti-Drug” t-shirt and how drugs have impacted and influenced the young generation of artists and their listeners.Lots of stories, debates and gems in this episode that you don't want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoost Mobile: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2019 • 1h 36min
Episode 185 w/ CeeLo Green
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode The Champs chop it up with legendary rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor CeeLo Green! The great story teller, shares a variety of stories that span throughout his career.Taking it back, CeeLo tells the story of how Organized Noize, Goodie Mob and Dungeon Family were created and breaks down who coined the term “Dirty South”. CeeLo also shares what inspired the creation of "Cell Therapy" the classic debut single by Goodie Mob.Sharing stories about touring with Lionel Richie, writing for the Pussycat Dolls and working on NBC's hit show "The Voice", CeeLo refreshes our “Bacardi brain” as he shares the story of "Player's Ball" the debut video by OutKast which was directed by Diddy.CeeLo also shares various Gnarls Barkley stories, including how he met Danger Mouse and what motivated him to write their legendary single “CRAZY”. Drink Champs alumni Gunplay also joins in on the conversation.This episode is filled with lots of great stories that you don't want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaZebit: Visit Zebit.com/DRINKCHAMPS to get up to $2,500 to shop the Zebit marketplace at zero interest and zero cost to join.BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com with promo code CHAMPS, just pay $5 shipping.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2019 • 1h 55min
Episode 184 w/ Fabolous
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week we chop it up with Drink Champs Alumni Fabolous! The legend shares some of his favorite moments in hip-hop that changed the course of his career. Fab also shares stories about being signed to Desert Storm, working with DJ Clue and the legendary Nate Dogg.Fab pays homage to his influences in Hip-Hop and acknowledges how he’s gained respect from his OG’s and the new generation of Artists.Fabolous also shares origin stories about some of his hit records like “You Be Killin’ Them”, “You Make Me Better” and his new single “Choosy”. Fab also chops it up about going viral on his previous DC episode alongside guests Jadakiss and Diddy! The Champs and Fab talk about lots of great topics, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2019 • 2h 10min
Episode 183 w/ Curren$y
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. DC Alumni Curren$y stops by to chop it up with the Smoke Champs *cough cough* Drink Champs! Curren$y aka Spitta Andretti is a legendary Hip-Hop Recording Artist. Once signed to No Limit Records, Cash Money Records, Young Money, Warner Brothers, Def Jam and the legendary Roc-A-Fella; Curren$y has been associated with Rap’s elite.One of the few artist to develop an incredible cult following, his Jet Life fan base has grown with him throughout his career! In this episode Curren$y shares a lot of gems with us. As an entrepreneur Curren$y talks about growing as a businessman by investing in his new business venture “Life Burger” a burger spot located in the historical Mid-City, New Orleans.Curren$y shares the benefits of working with one producer on multiple records and the chemistry he’s developed with Smoke DZA. Curren$y also announces his upcoming podcast with Smoke DZA! The Champs talk Podcasting 101, providing Curren$y advice and discuss the power of podcasting, by sharing some of their experiences.As The Champs reveal Drake’s interest in recording an episode of Drink Champs. We also chop it up with Curren$y about this new generation of artists. Curren$y talks about the importance of preserving the art of rap, shown to him by his OG’s. And how the new generation should follow this blueprint as they have responsibilities as artists to preserve the culture as well.Curren$y also talks about his Jet Life Label, his favorite artists from NOLA, his XXL Freshman Cover and much much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2019 • 2h 10min
Episode 182 w/ DJ ENVY & Cesar aka Flipping N.J.
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. Sitting in for DJ EFN we welcome guest host Drink Champs Sports along with our guests and DC Alumni DJ ENVY and Ceasar (Flipping N.J.). The guys chop it up about generational wealth with the primary focus on Real Estate!DJ ENVY and Cesar break down the real estate game as they share tons of gems with the Drink Champs Army! Spreading knowledge to help the community be smart real estate investors is what DJ ENVY and Cesar preach. The guys break down FHA Loans, Hard Money Loans and the cities with the best real estate markets.DJ ENVY shares how his relationship with 50 Cent has grown throughout the years, his riff with Nicki Minaj, working on The Breakfast Club and how's it changed him. Cesar aka Flipping N.J. shares crazy tenant stories, the importance of having a solid business partner and much much more!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2019 • 2h 8min
Episode 181 w/ Angie Martinez
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode we welcome artist, actress and radio personality, Angie Martinez! Angie is recognized as one of the most influential personalities in popular culture and multi-media. As she sits down with the champs, we chop it up about her legendary career.Being one of the few people to interview legends such as 2 Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., JAY Z and NAS, she still rocks the mic as she conducts high-profiled interviews with Hip-Hop’s new generation of talent.Angie shares the origin story about her radio segment "Battle of The Beats" and how it became a power house in New York City. As a platform for emerging artists, "Battle of The Beats" introduced a young JAY Z's music to the New York City airwaves. Later on "Battle of The Beats" would showcase the historic battle between NAS & JAY Z, playing their songs "Ether" and "Super Ugly", as the two MC's battled each other and became Kings of New York.Angie Martinez shares how important it is to stay grounded, fair and truthful while interviewing artists during their highs and lows.She also shares stories about her days at Hot 97, why she eventually left the radio station for the rival Power 105 and how the move positively impacted her career.Angie shares memories of Big Pun, Eazy-E, and talks about her favorite eras in Hip-Hop. Angie also shares stories of her Hip-Hop collectible items and how she received them.This episode is filled with lots of gems that you don't want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreaga--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.