Rap Radar Podcast: Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua

Written By: @BdotTM October 20, 2016 @ 8:07 AM EDT
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Amongst rap fans, Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua is known as Biggs‘ brother and No I.D.’s friend. But behind the scenes, Hip Hop curated the sound of Roc-A-Fella Records and was the first to sign Kanye West as a producer and an artist. These days, the Harlem native is busy executive producing Nas’ highly anticipated album. On the eve of the Roc-A-Fella pop up grand opening, Hop discusses Esco’s next project, Jay Z’s discography, Kanye’s evolution, Lil Wayne, Gee Roberson and so much more. Subscribe on iTunes here.

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  1. Zzzzzzzzz says:

    Another Zzzzzzzzzzz

    1. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

      ….Keep Sleeping loser!!!!!

      1. Zzzzzzz says:

        I will, chump!!! I slept throughout the podcast and I aint even listen to it. You the real loser if you listened lmfao

        1. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

          …..Your the REAL LOSER! How much of a Bitch Ass Hater do you have to be to take time out of your life to click on a story/video/podcast, NOT LISTEN & then make references to it that it’s boring!!! If it puts you to sleep or you weren’t going to listen to it why not scroll past the story?…….Oh that’s right your mother gave birth to a Fucking Dumb Ass MORON!!!!!

          1. Zzzzzz says:

            Let me find out u jew paul rosenberg or something. Defending your lil bitch boys at rap radar like u daddy or something lmfao

          2. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

            ….No Puzzzzzy I’m not a Jew. I’m a $ucce$$ful Proud Black Man that is sick & tired of dickheads like you that think being stupid is cool!!! Stop for just a second & use what miniscule amount of brains you have to see if what you did makes any sense. If you can’t figure it out I’ll say a prayer for whatever future bastards you bring into this world!!!

          3. Zzzzz says:

            Taking this internet thing serious? U a fuckin idiot b

  2. SMH says:

    This guy’s name is Hip-Hop? FOH!

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      yeah, you’re def a troll.

      1. SMH says:

        Why? Because this dude felt entitled and big headed enough to name himself after a whole culture? FOH!

        1. Atu Mensah says:

          If Hip Hop isnt in your lexicon, just be quiet about this…

        2. Jack Reacher says:

          The nerve of Kyambo, right?!

        3. Megamind says:

          Dude…you gotta be like 20yrs old barely whipping your ass correctly! Irony is you grew up on music Hop help create!

          FOH turd!

          Megamind

          1. SMH says:

            Megamind my ass. Imma call u peabrain for ur dumb ass comment

      2. Troll Patrol says:

        He’s an attention seeker. Hijacks user’s screen names and trolls. It’s just Sonic being Sonic. Pay no mind.

        1. SMH says:

          Attention seeker? You faggots cant take an opinion thats not praising yall

          1. Troll Patrol says:

            Bruh, this, “Lmfao!” and “FKA Lmfao!” ain’t your profiles. You’re mad because you got chased off of the website. Sad existence, Sonic aka Dustin Taylor aka I Feel Sorry for Your Mother!

          2. SMH says:

            lmfaooooooo I can tell u really a fuck nigga just by this response

          3. Troll Patrol says:

            Cool story, Sonic/ Dustin Taylor. Carry on, shithead.

    2. RickyUnos says:

      and your name is smh..shut up sucka

      1. Got Em! says:

        Lmfao! Dude is a cornball. “SMH” “Lmfao!” “FKA Lmfao!” are the same guy, he’s lonely. What an idiot. Lol.

        1. RickyUnos says:

          yeah I kno he’s just trollin..paying the clown no attention

          1. SMH says:

            Hey pussy boy, i stated an opinion and u responded to ME

        2. SMH says:

          And yet you are here comforting other guys with your dont pay him no mind pussy ass

    3. Bizzaro World says:

      imagine someone calling themselves “Rock N Roll” or “Bluegrass”

  3. FKA Lmfao! says:

    Dude looks like a bum.

    1. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

      …What are you a Fag or something? WTF do you care about what he looks like?!?!?! Should he have on a Mink Coat With a matching hat with a $250,000 Audemar Piguet watch on?!

      1. FKA Lmfao! says:

        I was just saying!!! Dude looks like a bum. Whats it to you, faggot!!!

        1. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

          ……Your the one checking another dude out but I’m the Faggot?!?!?! Damn You loser’s got the game all fucked up!

          1. FKA Lmfao! says:

            Checking? I just looked at him for one second and noticed it immediately. U coming to his defense like his faggot lover is where u got it all fucked up, homo

      2. FKA Lmfao! says:

        *Whats it to you,faggot?

      3. el jim chapo guzman says:

        You’re a bum too mogul

        1. MR. UNDI$PUTED THE MOGUL says:

          ….Look everyone the Hating Haitian Homo got off his knees long enough to comment on shit that has nothing to do with him! Thus proving my point on what type of loser you are!

  4. Anthony says:

    I’m like half way through the interview I’m just blown away about the some of the behind the scenes tales of the Rocafella days, it should be a movie or docuseries about them

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      Salute!

      1. joanne.montijo says:

        Acquire 90 dollars /daily for working an online job from comfort of your own home for few h each day… Get regularly paid once a week… You’ll need a laptop or computer, connection to the web, along with a little spare-time… http://ow.ly/n1nP303oO1A

  5. That Labi Siffre track is nasty. Hip Hop’s taste has been good to my ears.

  6. Real Talk says:

    Even Elliott knows the blasphemy of this nigga’s nickname since he is promoting him as Hop. Lmfao!

  7. Megamind says:

    @brianbdotmiller:disqus Why you disrespect Sadat X?? Say his name like “WTF is he doing there?”….He’s part of a legendary group and a pioneer….you gotta have more reverence. Yeah, yeah….we know Hov is the best…but he stood on the shoulders of giants to get there…that’s why he could acknowledge that Sadat’s uniqueness is what made him great.

    Come on G!

    Good interview…good to hear Hop tell these stories some of us saw from the Def Jam/Roc/Murder Inc days!..host of characters like Bobby Dash, Tone from Original Flavor used to be selling trees! LOL…Him and Hakeem from Channel Live…a lot of funny shit…I was a YOUNGIN!…am I’m STILL going in the game…glad to be here too!….Y’all keep up the good work!

    Y’all need to get KP in there to talk about HIS A&R shit! Outkast, TI, Pink, John Legend, Goodie Mob, etc.

    Megamind

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      No shade to Sadat X, just random as hell for him to be there!

      1. socialceelo free download says:

        Aye bdot it’s no way you can say song cry is jayz best song. His catalog to big. It’s moods at a certain time that makes a jay song what it is. Too many classics to pick from.

        1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

          It’s hard to narrow down, but if i HAD to, i’d go with that…that’s not even my favorite Jay song

  8. Santigo says:

    I’m gonna be interested to see what Producers end up on Nas album…If you really have studied Nas catalog, there’s only like 15-20 guys he’s worked with that’s he made incredible records with…I want those guys! If anybody new, 9th Wonder, Jake One, Nottz, Bink, Showbiz, Erick Sermon…but I would love to hear Nas get back with Preemo, Pete Rock, Alchemist, Buckwild, Nashiem Myrick, LES, Havoc…Those guys will produce 1 helluva Nas album where nobody can criticize Nas beat selection.

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      Trackmasters too

      1. Santigo says:

        Yessir! Did he mention any producers at all on the side…Hearing that they hung out at Alchemist studio makes me hope Alchemist got a couple joints with him

  9. el jim chapo guzman says:

    This nigga was the man behind the man behind man.

  10. Dbones says:

    Dope interview guys but last time I checked, an executive producer is different from an A & R.

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      Thanks!

  11. THE REAL mac DIESEL says:

    @ B.Dot

    RAPRADAR PODCAST: KYAMBO “HIP HOP” JOSHUA

    ^

    WHAT YOU WISH YOU WERE!!!! TOO BAD YOU’RE JUST A SIMPLE BASIC BLOGGER!!!! BRIAN “THE BLOGGER” MILLER!!!!

    ………………HA!!!! YA’LL USIN’ THIS POOR GUY TO SUCK OFF JAY FOR SOME ROCAFELLA CHAINS!!!! PATHETIC!!!!

    #BENSON #KYCYCLESEAT

    DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!

    1. Brian B.Dot™ Miller says:

      moms finally bailed you out?

      1. THE REAL mac DIESEL says:

        YA MOMS??? YEAH!!!! SHE USED THOSE NIGGA PENNIES FROM YOUR PIGGY BANK!!!! HA!!!! YOU FUCKIN’ CLOWN!!!!

        #BENSON

        DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!

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