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Why “Lil Boo Thang” is BLOWING UP Right Now

92.9 The Torch | February 8, 2025

Let’s talk about the viral hit “Boo Thang”, the original “Best of My Love” by The Emotions, and answer the questions “Why is this song so good?” and “Why Now?” Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76h05vgb5XYlACaJL2bRaq?si=3986a5f8dbf6461e __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks […]

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The Hip Hop Sample That ACCIDENTALLY Changed Everything

92.9 The Torch | February 7, 2025

“Apache” by The Incredible Bongo Band is one of the most important samples in Hip Hop history. But it was all… kind of an accident. __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: […]

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The WORST Hot Takes in Music

92.9 The Torch | February 6, 2025

Today I’m going through YOUR most controversial hot takes in music, from the musical dark ages to the universal saxophone, this is gonna be fun. Thanks to Joe Di Fiore for his incredible sax work. Check him out online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jdmusicwoodwinds Instagram: https://instagram.com/joedifioremusic?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joedifioremusic?_t=8ew0B3Qd4QA&_r=1 __________________________________ ► Digging The […]

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When Gang Starr Played the Game and WON

92.9 The Torch | February 5, 2025

Get your Digging The Greats Vinyl Slipmat at www.diggingthegreats.com I’ve also got premium sticker packs available – check em out __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 __________________________________ SOURCES Check out […]

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Queen Latifah’s U.N.I.T.Y. is the “Respect” of Hip Hop

92.9 The Torch | February 4, 2025

Get your Digging The Greats Vinyl Slipmat at www.diggingthegreats.com Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6znkKyMzl7bijepLeVwqxo?si=fe244a4043dc4073 __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 ► BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE AT http://www.diggingthegreats.com __________________________________ SOURCES Interview […]

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T.R.O.Y. – Deconstructing Pete Rock’s Signature Sound

92.9 The Torch | February 3, 2025

Get your Record Slipmat at http://www.diggingthegreats.com Stream the Spotify Listening Guide with every song from this video: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21bqjvsN7BH7wJSbAkXLWp?si=c22924b0da524ad2 __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 ► BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE AT http://www.diggingthegreats.com […]

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I Played EWF’s “September” 1000 TIMES – Here’s What I Learned

92.9 The Torch | February 2, 2025

Get Your own Digging the Greats Vinyl Slipmat at http://www.diggingthegreats.com Speaking of EWF, check out my other videos covering their songs: Story of September: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ZexQhY4xA&t=217s Investigating the “Mistake” in September: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO7tlMmSDjQ&t=229s Why EWF’s Beatles cover is better than the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1kvvX8HBG0&t=778s __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► […]

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Is MF DOOM’s “Operation: Doomsday” ALL A TRICK?!

92.9 The Torch | February 1, 2025

RIP MF THE SUPERVILLAIN Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JibdnmGqHezAjJsDghB2d?si=73c686377e9841d2 Get your Digging The Greats Vinyl Slipmat at http://www.diggingthegreats.com __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 ► BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE AT […]

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How the Jungle Brothers made a Hip House Classic

92.9 The Torch | January 31, 2025

Today I’m breaking down the classic Hip House song “I’ll House You” by the Jungle Brothers, breaking down the other house songs that are sampled within it, talking with Jungle Brothers member Afrika Baby Bam about how this song happened and seeing how this fusion of genres has impacted music […]

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What this Deep Cut MJ song is ACTUALLY About

92.9 The Torch | January 30, 2025

Get your own vinyl slipmat at www.diggingthegreats.com Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61zhBwOkSd59CeEnPjXXqq?si=4365436b00224618 __________________________________ ► Digging The Greats Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digging-the-greats/id1694172577 ► Complimentary Interview Channel – @DiggingTheTalks ► JOIN THE DISCORD – https://discord.gg/s3EnmfJdUn ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 ► BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE AT http://www.diggingthegreats.com __________________________________ SOURCES Full Documentary that the Stevie […]

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