Hip 2 Da Games
Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in the recent years developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. While basketball and Hip-Hop have went hand-in-hand for years, he realized that there has never been a platform that combined both simultaneously, so he decided to create it. With its name inspired by the famous Lord Finesse song, this podcast is for you: the basketball junkie AND Hip-Hop head. The goal is simple: Desmond wants you to remember why you loved both in the first place and more importantly, realize that Hip 2 Da Games is not just a podcast, it's a lifestyle.
Episodes
July 19, 2024 • 98 mins
With the NBA offseason well underway, Desmond returns with the fifth installment of "You Had To Be There," this time with 19 Media Group teammate, beloved Knicks/Warriors fan, co-host of Hidden Gems Football, and host of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph, Mike Steph, who gives flowers to a 90s shooting guard who epitomized blue collar basketball and inspired others through his perseverance to earn and maintain a spot in the NBA for ...
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July 5, 2024 • 51 mins
Today, Desmond breaks down the iconic rags-to-riches story "Juicy" by the legendary Notorious B.I.G. off his debut studio album "Ready to Die." Dez highlights Biggie's signature storytelling skills, smooth flow patterns, and witty rhyme schemes throughout the song and discusses the song's lyrics and themes centered around success, perseverance, & humilty.
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June 21, 2024 • 57 mins
In today's episode, Desmond shares his thoughts on the latest in the WNBA including: The early success of the Connecticut Sun, why the Phoenix Mercury can come out the West, the flashes of greatness from Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and Caitlin Clark, and the addition of two more franchises in Golden State & Toronto. Additionally, he talks about the 2024 Olympic roster selections before ending with his newest DOGG of the Week.
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June 7, 2024 • 82 mins
With the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks & Boston Celtics just underway, Desmond links back up with Devaughn & Johnny to discuss potential matchups, strengths and weaknesses for each team, series predictions, & much more.
Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support! Show some love to Devaughn & Johnny for their contributions! - Dez
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May 17, 2024 • 51 mins
In this episode, Desmond is joined by Malik Buie, director of the newest Hip-Hop documentary "Tale of the Tape" from Red Summer TV. Malik offers a behind the scenes look at the decade-long filming process, discusses the importance of creating a documentary focused on DJs, shares what he believes the future of the mixtape might look like, & more.
Thank you for your support! GO WATCH TALE OF THE TAPE! - Dez
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May 3, 2024 • 80 mins
This week, Desmond finally gives his take on the recent Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole battle and how he believes J. Cole's controversial decision to fall back was bigger than Hip-Hop. Additionally, Dez talks about the use of AI in Rap/Hip-Hop after hearing Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" and shares some brief, updated thoughts on the NBA's first round Playoff matchups (*for games played before 4/28*).
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April 19, 2024 • 59 mins
Ahead of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Desmond shares his thoughts on how the Pelicans might be sleeper contenders this year, how the Clippers vs. Mavericks series could be the best of all the first round series, and why this year's Boston Celtics Playoff run is the most important one of the Jayson Tatum era.
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April 5, 2024 • 61 mins
Desmond returns this week breaking down "The Way I Am" by the Detroit legend, Eminem, off his third studio album "The Marshall Mathers LP." Dez details Eminem's signature fundamental-yet-complex rhyme pattern featured throughout the song and uncovers the song's passionate lyrics and themes that revolve around peace, forgiveness, and identity.
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March 22, 2024 • 52 mins
Today, Desmond returns with his thoughts on Nelly saying his era of Rap/Hip-Hop from 1999-2008 was the toughest ever, the new "done with the 90s" NBA trend, and what makes the Timberwolves, Thunder, & Nuggets Western Conference Finals threats.
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March 8, 2024 • 85 mins
In today's episode, Desmond welcomes back Baltimore emcee Ullnevano to preview his newest album Concords produced by Logic Marselis. Dez lets Neva give some insight on his growth as an artist, his goals for the album, why he feels Concords is his best work yet, & much more.
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February 23, 2024 • 51 mins
In this episode, Desmond shares his thoughts on Killer Mike's GRAMMY wins and the struggle artists and fans have balancing its prestige while acknowledging its often disrespectful shortcomings. Additionally, he reflects on NBA Trade Deadline winners and points out a couple of bright spots for the Warriors that may allow them to make a successful Playoff push.
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February 9, 2024 • 89 mins
In a special edition of the latest song breakdown, Desmond is joined by producer, musician, & fellow podcaster J. Powell to break down their collaborative single (yes, you read that right!) "The Days" produced by E.L Summers. Dez and Jerrell provide an in-depth look into the creative process leading up to the song's release, its themes, the bars delivered in each of their verses, & much more.
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January 26, 2024 • 44 mins
Today, Desmond is back with another song breakdown, this time showing love to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan and their iconic hit "C.R.E.A.M." He breaks down the rhymes from Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Method Man to unpack the song's truth-filled lyrics and themes that go beyond the aspect of money.
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January 12, 2024 • 65 mins
For the first episode of the new year, Desmond goes back to 1989, this time joined by friend of the show Martin Mowat to break down the lead single off Big Daddy Kane's sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing, where Kane puts on a signature master class on how to be smooth.
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December 15, 2023 • 53 mins
Desmond is back this week as he reflects on the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament, analyzes the sudden dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares some thoughts on what he hopes to take place for the next 50 years of Hip-Hop, and more.
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November 24, 2023 • 57 mins
Today, Desmond praises the Houston Rockets for their improved play, shares his ideas on what a Chicago Bulls rebuild could look like, and tries to uncover the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. Additionally, Desmond gives his take on J. Cole's recent comments regarding Hip-Hop being on the doorstep of another golden era.
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November 10, 2023 • 53 mins
Dez is back this week to share his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's early success in the NBA, the positive and negative effects of James Harden's trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Louisiana emcee Dee-1's recent comments on Meek Mill and Rick Ross' hypocritical lyrics. Additionally, Desmond ends the episode introducing a new segment to the show that will celebrate the NBA/WNBA's best in true H2DG fashion.
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October 20, 2023 • 42 mins
For today's episode, Desmond revisits the year 1996, this time to break down the title track from OutKast's sophomore album ATLiens, where Big Boi & Andre 3000 use their smooth deliveries and versatile lyrics to create a timeless, out-of-this-world track.
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October 6, 2023 • 59 mins
In this episode, Desmond kicks off the first Let's Talk of the 2023-24 NBA season touching on the following Eastern Conference topics:
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September 22, 2023 • 41 mins
Today, Desmond comes right back with the fourth volume of "You Had To Be There," this time with co-founder of 19 Media Group, co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast and Bleav in Celtics Podcast, and host of Dope Interviews, Warren Shaw, who gives flowers to a 80s-90s NBA player who's career unfortunately got cut short due to his passing, but left an impactful impression on and off the floor in his short time.
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