

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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Oct 19, 2019 • 1h 50min
Episode 180 w/ Master P
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today’s episode we Make Em' Say Ugh, as the champs chop it up with legendary music mogul, Master P! Being inspired by Moguls such as J.Prince, Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell) and St. Charles; Master P shares how the Bay Area played an influential role in his independent roots.Master P shares stories about the first No Limit Records store that he opened at the age of 19 and how he transformed it, into a multi-million dollar empire with his No Limit Records imprint. Allowing his No Limit Soldiers to share their war stories and put New Orleans on the map!In this episode Master P aka Mr. Ice Cream Man shares classic No Limit stories, talks about rebuilding The Calliope Projects, dealing with Suge Knight, and signing Snoop Dogg to No Limit Records. Master P also shares stories about working with the late great Nipsey Hussle.The conversation gets real as Master P gives his opinion on how media should shed more light on the positive things an artist does, rather than focus on the negativity that can cloud the career of an artist.Master P preaches our Drink Champs motto and how we should give praise to our legends while they're alive. Giving them flowers while they smell them, drinks while they can drink them and trees while they can inhale them... and much much more!*Disclaimer: This episode of Drink Champs was recorded prior to the release of Master P's new film "I Got The Hook up 2" | Available on all streaming platforms*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 18, 2019 • 2h 17min
Episode 179 w/ Benzino
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week we welcome back Drink Champs alumni, Benzino! The champs chop it up with Benzino as he shares the origin story of The Source Magazine and how he met co-founder Dave Mays.Benzino shares stories about historic moments in The Source Magazines history, including their epic covers, iconic award show moments and more! Benzino also shares his reasoning behind The Source vs Eminem beef and his relationship with Murder Inc.Benzino also speaks about industry politics, pressure, temptations and how he’s overcome them. The Champs also chop it up with Benzino regarding his success with “Hip Hop Weekly Magazine”, “Love and Hip Hop” 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 11, 2019 • 2h 37min
Episode 178 w/ Rap Radar (Elliot Wilson & Brian "B.Dot" Miller)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week we welcome Elliot Wilson and Brian “B Dot” Miller from Rap Radar! Elliot & B.Dot share the origin story of Rap Radar. As Elliot shares stories about his days at The Source and XXL, B. Dot talks about bringing credibility back to the music, in his role as Lead Music Correspondent at MTV.We also touch on topics such as “gate keepers” in Hip-Hop, Elliot’s love for competition and the fight between Wale & B.Dot that almost happened!We also get a gem from Rap Radar as they share the story of how their JAY Z interview came to be and much much more!*Special shout out to Elliot Wilson on his new role @ TIDAL as Chief Content Officer!*BlueChew: Visit BlueChew.com and use promo code CHAMPS to get your first shipment free, just pay $5 shipping.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 4, 2019 • 1h 42min
Episode 177 w/ Paul Wall
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week The Champs chop it up with The Peoples Champ - Paul Wall. In this episode Paul shares stories about how he started his career in Hip-Hop and how he paid his dues working his way up within SwishaHouse. From working as part of the street team for various major labels, Paul also shares stories about the car culture in Texas, lean and Grillz!Paul Wall also shares how Pimp C and E-40 played a major role in squashing the beef between him and Chamillionaire and tells us stories of DJ Screw, Michael 5000 Watts, the culture of screwed music and much much more!Zebit: Sign up at Zebit.com/DrinkChamps to get up to $2,500 credit to shop at zero interest.Keeps: Get your first month of treatment free at Keeps.com/DrinkChamps.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.

Sep 27, 2019 • 2h 56min
Episode 176 w/ Troy Ave
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week we welcome Troy Ave! Listen as he breaks down his come up in the game and how he's been able to make a career in the music business. Troy also discusses the authenticity in his lyrics, the power of being an independent artist and much much more! This is an episode that you don't want to miss!Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/DrinkChamps.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.

Sep 20, 2019 • 2h 54min
Episode 175 w/ Russell Peters & Freddie Foxxx
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. This week we welcome Actor and Standup Comedian Russell Peters and Hip Hop Legend Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles! The Champs and our guests discuss how similar the world of comedy and hip hop run parallel to each other. Russell and Foxxx give their opinions about the evolution of comedy and hip hop, and how the different generations of the genre interpret the game.Russell Peters shares stories about how he developed his comedy style, growing up in Canada, “Indian Privilege ” and clears rumors about beef with Aziz Ansari. While Freddie Foxxx shares stories about investing in himself early on his career and earning respect amongst his peers. Foxxx also drops gems reminding the Drink Champs Army about the records he wrote for other artists 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.

Sep 13, 2019 • 1h 28min
Episode 174 w/ Peedi Crakk
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. Peedi Crakk is back! In this episode the DC alumni, talks about growing up in Philly, how he was introduced to rap music and breaks down his influences in the game. Peedi also shares stories of the creation of State Property, collaborating with Ne-Yo and the importance of having a hit record. Peedi shares a great story of when he first met N.O.R.E. and also shares the origins of the name “Peedi Crakk” 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.

Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 32min
Episode 173 w/ Jeezy
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On this episode we welcome Drink Champs alumni, Jeezy! Back for the 2nd time, the champs chop it up with Jeezy about owning his masters, his evolution as a businessman, the origins of the group Boyz N Da Hood and the story of how he signed to Def Jam 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.

Aug 29, 2019 • 1h 51min
Episode 172 w/ Aries Spears
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On this episode the champs sit down and chop it up with Actor & Stand Up Comedian Aries Spears! In this episode we talk about the current state of comedy, the goals for most comedians, his impact in the game on & off the stage, & 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.

Aug 23, 2019 • 2h
Episode 171 w/ Berner
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On this episode the *cough, cough, cough* Smoke Champs sit down and burn up with Berner! Listen as he talks about his hempire, giving us gems about how he grew his Cookies brand. Berner also shares the story of how he fell in love with cannabis, the power of being an independent artist and releasing over 30 albums. Berner also shares stories of working with the legend Cam'ron, along with Wiz Khalifa and Drink Champs alumni, Curren$y. Berner also gets personal and shares his trap stories and much much more!DRINK CHAMPS EXCLUSIVE - In this episode listen to "ENERGY" the new song by N.O.R.E. (produced by Hazardis Soundz)BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com, promo code CHAMPS. Just pay $5 shipping!Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/DrinkChamps.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.