<p>Ep.42: Part 1</p><p>How does the saying go? "There's no business like show business"! As artists, one may rely on luck to go viral nowadays. That surely isn't the case to be successful in the music industry. This weeks guest shares integral knowledge on what goes on behind each popular song that we can hear on the radio. Check out Matej the entrepreneur dropping gems on 'em.</p><p>Follow on IG :Matej The Entrepreneur https://instagram.com/matej_h_entrepreneur</p><p>The Hip Hop Advocates <br> https://instagram.com/thehiphopadvocates</p>

<p>We wrap up DJ Gatica's top 5 DJ's and she flips the script on the Advocates with the interview briefly becoming her show "Talking About it With Gatica". She gets on the ones and twos and blesses us with a live mix for the Show N Prove.</p>

<p>We got DJ Gatica in the building reppin for the ladies!!! She gets into how she became a DJ and the challenges shes faced as an up and comer. Were inspired by innovators and room shakers and she's got a personality that attracts any crowd. Get in tune!!!</p>

<p>On this episode we get to a more realistic list of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time for our Top 5 segment and we pass along to our viewers the album of the week to check out. &nbsp;DJ Cheddie from Purple Cups X Champagne podcast gives us inside information of where they plan to go next with the show and more.</p>

<p>For our 40th episode we have Purple Cups X Champagne co-host DJ Cheddie and we discuss their recent 100th episode milestone. We get into the recent Rolling Stones greatest Hip Hop album list and have our own debate on what the actual list should be. Any list is debatable but we feel ours was more accurate. Tune in and let us know what you think in the comment section!!!</p>

<p>Were back with part 2 of episode 39 featuring Gio Flow and it gets spicy. He stepped on that stage and presented his brand new single "Ahy Siii (Puta)" that is going to shake up every club guaranteed. &nbsp;He gives us his thoughts on some of the hottest Dembow artists out today and we close it out with the Album of the week. Tune in!!!!</p>

<p>This episode we take it to the Dembow scene with our very talented guest Gio Flow. &nbsp;He lets us know what got him inspired into making music from a young age and eventually leading him into Producing, Engineering and even becoming a Videographer. &nbsp;He gives some great advise on deciding to let everything go and chasing your dream. &nbsp;We dig into his time in the Dominican Republic and working with some well known artists. &nbsp;We get a look into some of the artists that influenced his style today during his Top Five. &nbsp;Great time mixed with some good laughs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As usual part 2 gets real hot kicking off with a quick pop quiz of Searching 4 Slimee. &nbsp;We got extended BTS of his latest music video "Above The Rim" and he blessed us with a Show N Prove performing an unreleased track that is certain to take Slimee to another level. &nbsp;Conversations get real and honest as we like to touch on subjects most wont but this is family and who best to keep it funky with. &nbsp;Closing out the episode is the Album of the week and a throwback music video "Lil Doc" featuring alot of known faces. Hope you enjoy cause were gonna keep shining on em!!</p>

<p><strong>We got BabyBoySlimee back for this episode of The Hip Hop Advocates Show and we go more in depth to his musical journey being raised by a father who is an elite emcee Off Da Mental and being influenced by our very own John Figz growing up. We show some BTS footage of his recent listening session, discuss his most recent single and video release "Above The Rim" and also his epic performance at Pretty Lou's charity concert event at Irving Plaza in NYC. We revisited where his Top Five list is today compared to the last time he was on episode 8 and what he has coming next for his fans. Tune in till the end to catch that movie music video.</strong></p>

If you caught part 1 of episode 37 then you knrw part 2 was must see tv. The Chief General Gab Gacha talks in depth about digging in the crates for samples and the current NY sound of Hip Hop. We have a quick pop quiz trivia on past features he's done with other Hip Hop artists. We got a memorable Show N Prove performance of his classic songs "Angles" produced by Juju of The Beatnuts and "Devils Pie". We discuss La Conekta influence on Latin Hip Hop around the states and over seas and of course we had to recommend this episodes Album of the week. Hope you enjoy watching and listening as much as we did bringing another great guest to the hottest up and coming Hip Hop Show in the world. It's the Advocates baby!!!

On this special Episode #37 we had the honor of having a Corona, Queens legend sit down with us and tell us and our viewers his dynamic journey in Hiphop Dating back to the late 80's, forming his first group The Triflicts and then getting signed to 4th & Broadway, running into Wu-Tang creator RZA and his group Gravediggaz for the first time, meeting and working with legendary Queens duo The Beatnuts, his anticipated debut album Hustlers Prayer, signing to Wu Music Group and of course we had to get that Top Five. This episode was so epic and is only a build up of whats to come on part 2. Salute to Chief General Gab Gotcha.

<p>Part 1 was just a warm up to this second half of The Hip Hop Advocates Show. &nbsp;Mic Ruiz goes in depth of what made turn to music full time and he does his thing on the #hqny stage on our Show N Prove segment performing "I Luv" of his most recent EP album "Love Kills" which is the recommended Album of the Week. &nbsp;Were here to make sure the audience knows there is alot more talent out there they do not know about and its our job and pleasure to bring it for you to see.</p>

<p>We appreciate this brother <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7URvQZ3s1hbWHQ9-P4FSwA">@Mic Ruiz</a> &nbsp;opening up to us about his trials and tribulations, his upbringing in Maspeth Queens and how he gives back to his community by going and talking to younger kids who are faced with issues he's dealt with in the past. &nbsp;We also got some footage of Pretty Lou's 4th annual charity event which we was in the building for. We got to witness some great performances by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSK5UKsYqzTnWw7-yJ_d2w">@BabyBoySlimee</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYQNAsEbmmU_2G_SNczjpQ">@Suzann Christine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9AZd4iksgpbPbWlHCTgYFw">@Fat Joe</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7MXncDEPWB2D6c_W19n1g">@Gorilla Nems</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1eZW_AVJvIm5OgVMTbB6g">@BUCKSHOT CHANNEL</a> &nbsp;and many many more. &nbsp;Another classic episode with an innovating guest <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7URvQZ3s1hbWHQ9-P4FSwA">@Mic Ruiz</a> !! Get in tune!!</p>

<p>The Hip Hop Advocates chop it up with Rod Da Blizz and ask to see what he thinks of the Drill music movement. He jumps on the HQNY stage and blesses the viewers with a performance for the Show N Prove segment and the guys finish off the episode with the recommended Album of the week IMAMCRU12 by KRS One.</p>

<p>The Advocates sit down and talk nothing less than Hip Hop with Mc/Producer Rod Da Bliss. He drops one of the most titanic top 5 Mc's list you'll ever hear.</p>

<p>On this episode we take it back and discuss Nas track "Who Killed it" from his 2006 album #hiphopisdead with special guest MC/Producer/Engineer Linkz Boogz. &nbsp;As expected he shut down the #hqny stage performing his blazing single "Solid", straight heat delivered for the #shownnprove!!! Erupt drops his album of the week "Apt 505" &nbsp;from #coastcontra and the fellas finish off the show discussing scam scouters on social media. Be vigilant!!</p>

<p>We sit down with the Corona, Queens native Linkz Boogz and discuss his start into the Hip Hop worldand of course you know we had to get his Top Five influences when it comes to his sound. &nbsp;Linkz is a double edge threat on the mic and producing some timeless tracks not only for himself but for local artists as well. He has a sound that will reach beyond the world of Queens and that's an Advocates fact!!</p>

<p>Part.2 features Show n Prove and album of the week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We got Singer/Mc/Podcast Host, Handsome Contreras in the building for Ep.33 Pt.1 He's representing our brothers at the "Purple Cups X Champagne" Podcast. He has a fresh new album called "Fior's Retard" that is fire. We discuss the controversial album Title and meaning behind it as Handsome opens up about his own personal Mental health issues. We rap things up with his Top 5 and surprisingly none of the Artist mentioned have ever been on the Top 5 before.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Stay tuned for Episode 33 Part.2 dropping next Tuesday. We get a live performance and much more... &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>We got La Arma Secreta with us for Ep.32 . Reychesta is a living Lengend who started the Latin Grammy nominated group "Tres Coronas". &nbsp;We discuss his trials and tribulations within his time in the music industry and also get into his new upcoming projects. Alot of Gems and industry backstories as well as a classic Reychesta off the top Freestyle. This one is for the Hip Hop latino fans...</p>

<p>We got The Bully in the Building for Ep.31 We start with Melodik's musical beginnings then get into the current state of "SLAUGHTERHOUSE" as the group is faced with more turmoil. We get the Top 5 inspirations and shortly after that Melodik Kills the SHOW N PROVE segment. Good Music and Great vibes, its the Advocates baby....</p>

<p>Fresh off the plane from Tampa, Pusha Preme Joins the Advocates for an Action packed episode. From his songs being played on rotation on the radio to just receiving a Billboard, Preme is making Big waves on the Hip Hop scene. We get an Amazing high energy SHOW N PROVE and Also get Exclusive footage of Reaching Nova's Show which also featured Preme.</p>

<p>Episode. 29 Features the Lyrical Mc, YougGodMoon. He's reppin New York in a major way and is bringing that Heat.</p>

<p>Starting the year off in a Major way the Advocates got Sinnagi in the building. We discuss Sin's musical journey and get an Impressive Show N Prove performance off his latest project Y.A.D.A.S. From Conspiracy theories &nbsp;to intense debates this Episode has it all.</p>

<p>The Advocates are closing out the year in the most amazing way, We have the Super Producers Spply N Dmand in the building with their Artist T.N.P. We get the origins of this Iconic production team from beat battling to producing for N.E.M.S China Mac and ILL BILL. We also get a live performance from the Young King T.N.P.</p>