Swatches And Boomboxes

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 147- Be f/Brandon Collins

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We are back again! A little summer vacay and the boys are here to bring you another great album review. This week we got our homie Brandon Collins (IG: @frodo_blackins) talkin about Common's classic "Be." What a dope pocket of time this was. High caliber lyricism and stellar production. Enjoy it!

Be sure to check out Brandon's one man play "Air Seinfelds" in NYC 8/23 at 9 PM at the Soho Playhouse. Word!

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 146- Rush Hour Soundtrack f/Mike Lee

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400

Hey, check it out. This week, we are giving you a special episode. We are getting into the world of soundtracks. Which soundtrack? None other than the classic joint Rush Hour. Also, we got the homey Mike Lee (IG: @lee.m.jokes) in the building with us to help us break down the science behind what is...a soundtrack. Let's go!

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 145- Born Like This

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Yo...we got a dope one for ya this week. We unpack the legendary MF DOOM's final album "Born Like This." What an incredible album...production from Madlib and Dilla??? On top of the genius that is Metal Face? This cannot miss...and it doesn't. We also gave you a FIRE Top 5 With a Twist playlist this week. Jump on Apple Music and enjoy it!

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-145/pl.u-DdANN8euymE9A5

#TBW Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 144- Lord Willin'

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We are givin y'all another jump back in time with the review of the classic Clipse album "Lord Willin." The subject matter is something they excel well in...cocaine and guns. Boy are they grindin' on this one! Come with us as we look at the classic bars, next-level production, and all the remixes to Grindin...YECK!

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 143- Beats, Rhymes & Life

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We on-point, listeners? 1nce again y'all. Check it...this week we are jumping into A Tribe Called Quest's "Beats, Rhymes & Life." A true underrated gem of their catalog. It's a dope one...so get ready to represent, represent.

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 142- Tical 2000: Judgement Day

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

SUUUUUUUU! We doin it again y'all. This week, we are getting into Method Man's second album, Tical 2000. What a peak 90's album with skits for days. Do not sleep on this one y'all...Johnny Blaze this one up.

Check our Top 5 with a Twist playlist right here:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-playlist-episode-142/pl.u-38oWWZ5u3d6W15

Swatches and Boomboxes- THROWBACK EPISODE!- Episode 141 (83)- Rap Life

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The boys are out of the office this week, so jump back in time to our review of West Coast Alkaoholik member Tash's "Rap Life." If you like booze, weed, and women...then we have something in store for you. West up!

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 140- The Dynasty: Roc La Familia f/ Dave Getzoff

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

You. Are. Not. Ready....for the latest episode! We got a special guest Dave Getzoff (IG: @dave_getzoff) kicking it with us to talk about Jay-Z's fifth album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia." It's got posse cuts for days, and some real club classics from the early 2000's. Throw on your 4XL tee and vibe out.

Also, check out the "Top 5 With a Twist" playlist this week courtesy of Apple Music!

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-140-top-5-with-a-twist/pl.u-e98llGlIPK5A9q

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 139- Nocturnal

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Yo! We got another dope one on deck for y'all. We about to head to Bucktown to kick it with the Boot Camp Clik. Who exactly? None other than Heltah Skeltah. Check out our break down of their debut album "Nocturnal." Incredible production and lyricism...Brooklyn style.

Here's a link to our Top 5 with a Twist picks for the week:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/swatches-and-boomboxes-episode-139/pl.u-38oWWgEC3d6W15

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 138- 400 Degreez f/Papp Johnson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Yuh herd meh??? In this episode, we are in the NOLA with the good brother Papp Johnson to talk about Juvenile's 400 Degreez. What a classic joint. Cash Money Records took over for the 99 into 2000...and we are about to take over this episode and review it!

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 137- Money, Power, Respect

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

We are headin up to Y.O on this joint for the L.O.X's debut album "Money, Power, Respect." Jada, Styles, and Sheek brought some street music to Bad Boy on this one. Throw on your shiny suit and get ready to come back with us.

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 136- Unfinished Business

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Yo, check it...we are back with our first official album review since our return. In this episode, we are bringing you the iconic duo EPMD's second album "Unfinished Business." Take a listen as we get into the Strong Island sound courtesy of The Green Eyed Bandit and the Mic Doctor. Let's go.

Swatches and Boomboxes- Episode 135- Reunited...like the Wu-Tang Song

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Annnnd we are back baby! After four long years, Jim Search and Neil Charles make their triumphant return! Tap back in to check out what the golden era boys have been up to and their thoughts on what has gone down with hip hop in the last four years. Welcome back!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 134- The Main Ingredient f/ Regal Monk

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

What up fam? We about to reminisce over a very dope album this week, we are of course talking about "The Main Ingredient" by Pete Rock (IG: @realpeterock) and C.L. Smooth (IG: @therealclsmooth). We got the amazing producer, the homie Regal Monk (IG: @regalmonk) in the buildin breakin this slept-on classic down with us. Stellar production and incredible wordplay for days. If you haven't listened to this, make time today and do it!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 133- Endangered Species

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:15:52 -0400

Remember Pun! That's right y'all, this week we are taking a look at the legendary Bronx MC Big Pun. His posthumously released album "Endangered Species" has an undeniable collection of his greatest hits. It also has some tributes throughout it which is pretty dope. High caliber lyricism indeed. Get ready for a good one!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 132- Skyzoo Interview

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Yo! Neil is out of the office, but fear not, Jim is gonna hold it down for y'all. On this episode we got a banger of an interview ready for you. Jim sits down with the legendary Brooklyn MC Skyzoo (IG: @skyzoothewriter). They break down his new album "All The Brilliant Things." It's making some noise right now and you should listen to it, after you listen to this podcast of course!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 131- 9 Lives f/Gastor Almonte

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Mo money, mo podcasts! Check it out y'all...we got the East New York gawd Gastor Almonte (IG: gastoralmonte) hangin with us on this episode. It is only right that if we got ENY here...we have to talk about AZ! We are hittin y'all with the class album review of 9 Lives. Some official high caliber lyricism on deck for you. Get ready to appreciate all of it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 130- Space Jam Soundtrack f/Chris Hamillton

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

We got a real jam goin down! If you know this...then you know where we are goin this week. That's right, we got the soundtrack to the classic film "Space Jam." A lot of directions on this one, and we got 'em covered! We got the homey Chris Hamilton (IG: @hamilton_4mayor) helpin us sort out the various level of dunks on it. You're gonna dig it. That's all folks!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 129- Train of Thought f/Ibrahim Khalif

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Another one ready to go for y'all. We got the slept-on classic joint from Reflection Eternal "Train of Thought." For those of you that don't know, thats the iconic duo of Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek. It's a real gem and you're going to love it. Air-tight production over legendary Kweli bars, you can't miss. We also have the homie Ibrahim Khalif (IG: @ibrahimkhalif) breakin it down with us. Go check out his album "Placebo" on all the platforms. It's dope!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 128- The Cool f/Ajani Thompson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

What up, Joe? We got another Midwest banger on deck for your ears. The underrated, amazingly dope MC and story-teller MC Lupe Fiasco's joint "The Cool" is gettin broke down! We got our homie and fellow hip hop head Ajani Thompson (IG: @ajthehumorist) ridin shotgun on this album review. Such an official piece of work. From the stories to the messages, this joint has it all. Enjoy it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 127- Internal Affairs f/Nigel Fullerton

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Lyrics! That's what we are talkin about with this weeks album breakdown. Who you ask? None other than Pharoahe Monch's album "Internal Affairs." Our homie and fellow hip hop head Nigel Fullerton (IG: @nigelfullerton_) is rockin with us to give his insights and two-cents to the conversation. If you want to hear about word-bending greatness...this is it! Get the f-up and listen to this one...

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 126- Street Fighter Soundtrack

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Another one! We told y'all we got nothin but fire comin through for you. On this go around we are discussing the jam packed with dope soundtrack "Street Fighter" soundtrack! The East and West Coast made some amazing contributions to this album without a doubt. We also breakdown the well crafted lines that tie into the movie too. We got a knockout on this one!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 125- Blackout!

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Yo! We back y'all! The crew took a little break...and now we have a brand new format on deck for you. A little Q&A about the albums we cover AND a New Artist segment where we highlight an artist you may not be up on...but need to be!

With our relaunch episode we are talkin about none other than Method Man and Redman's joint (get it?) album "Blackout!" An amazing gem of dope lyrics, stellar production and all around greatness. These two are absolute legends and you are gonna dig our breakdown of this!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 124- Da Storm

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

BCC! That's the vibe we are on this week y'all. Boot Camp Clik's own Originoo Gunn Clappaz's first album "Da Storm" is on deck, thanks to Malfred...a listener who wrote in a request! You see...we DO read y'all emails. This was a dope ride for real, the production is on the next level...and the lyricism from Starang, Top Dog and Louieville Sluggah is pure perfection. Come with us to BK on this one y'all... R.I.P Sean Price!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 123-E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front f/Menuhin Hart

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

There's only one podcast left!(Busta Rhyme's voice) We back doin it again as we only know how. On this episode we are breakin down Bussa Bus album "E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front" with our good friend Menuhin Hart (IG:@mhart300). Such an amazing MC, a true god on the mic! He does it all, flow, lyrics and has been in the game for 30 years! Come fuck with it.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 122- The Swarm Vol.1

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

It's Wu-Tang! You know the vibes on this one y'all. We are talkin about the slept-on compilation album from the Wu-Tang family. It's "The Swarm Vol.1" So many amazing cuts on the joint. Of course, we had to talk about Cappadonna's '97 Mentality. Stay on point for your 4-digit salary with this fire.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 121: CONGRATS JOE AND KAMALA!

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Now...normally we don't do this...but we recorded this on a historic day. At the time of this recording, Joe Biden has won the 46th presidency! We take some time to talk about the last four years and how crazy they have been...you know why. We'll give you an album next week. Celebrate with us!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 120- The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

We got another dope one for ya. This time, we got a movie soundtrack which was a staple of the 90's-early 2000's. It is of course, The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. A little R&B and some of the titans of the era come through on this joint. It's as versatile as Eddie Murphy playing everyone in the movie. Enjoy it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 119- Stankonia f/Rivers Langley Pt.2

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey ya! We got the conclusion to last weeks Stankonia review. Of course, we had to bring back our homie Rivers Langley (IG:@riverslangley) to continue breaking this joint down.The depth and versatility of Outkast shines through on this one. And we are happy to bring this one to y'all. Enjoy it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 118- Stankonia f/Rivers Langley (Pt.1)

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

We over here! Snappin and Trappin with another dope episode. On this joint we got friend of the show Rivers Langley (IG:@RiversLangley) to break down the smash hit Stankonia by Outkast. A classic body of work for sure. There is so much good stuff on this...that we had to break it up into two parts! On this side, we talk the high caliber lyricism from ATL's own as well as the sonic one of a kind sound they got. Enjoy it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 117- Cryptic One Interview

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Fam...we got somethin different for y'all. A dope interview! We sit down with MC, producer and all around official dude Cryptic One (IG: @cryp_uno). This was such a great talk. From Atoms Family talk, to some of the amazing cyphers outside the Nuyorican Poets Cafe to what life is like on the road, Cryptic tells his amazing story and his contributions to the culture we call hip hop. Enjoy!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 116- Hard Core f/Chanel Ali

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This album...not for the faint of heart. Before there was WAP, there was Hard Core. Thanks to one Kimberly Jones aka Lil Kim. That's the joint we are breakin down this week with the homey Chanel Ali (IG: Chanel Ali). Groundbreaking stuff right here. Lil Kim brought some fire to this one and you'll love our insights on them...especially the intro! Queen Bee y'all.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 115- In My Lifetime, Vol.1

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

We back y'all! Took a lil break but they can't stop us. With our return episode we get into the slept on project In My Lifetime, Vol.1 by Jay-Z. So many dope music videos were birthed from this album. Shiny suit era aside, there were some classic tracks on here like "Rap Game/Crack Game." Get into it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 114- Stakes is High

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

De La Soul created a dope album...and we are here to cover it! Their sound was undeniably them and this joint is proof positive of it. The rhymes are on point and the beats are pure perfection. Itzsoweezee to dig this body of work...see what we did there?

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 113- Ironman

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Brotha Starks! Who else?! The Wu-Tang legend Ghostface Killah's debut album is on deck for us this week. It's been a long time comin...such a classic. The track selection is perfection, Ghost, Rae and Cap work together seamlessly. You're gonna love this review of Tony Stark's opus.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 112- S.D.E. f/Nick Alexander

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Dipset! We are goin uptown on this one baby! It's the one and only Cam'ron. His album S.D.E. is a classic and we are talkin about it! Let us know! Our homie Nick Alexander (IG: @nickofcomedy) is rockin with us breakin down every track and all the dope videos that came with it. What means the world to you? This album should!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 111 Trivmatic (Virtual Vol.2)

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

We got a special treat for y'all. Instead of regularly scheduled dope album review we got another installment of hip hop trivia, known to the universe as Trivmatic! How dope is that? Listen in and play along. We got some brain busters along with being backed up musically by Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris), DJ extraordinaire and owner of the legendary bar Bierwax (IG: @bierwax). Go support them! Now, get ready to play some trivia y'all!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 110- The Imperial f/John Minus

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Flipmode iz truly the squad! One of the illest conglomerates in the game, undoubtedly. We talkin about Flipmode Squads album "The Imperial" with friend of the show John Minus (IG: @exit_eleven) bustin it down. We cover the rugged flow of Rah Digga, the one-of-a-kind voice of Lord Have Mercy and the timeless presence of Busta Rhymes. You gonna love it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 109- All Eyez On Me f/ Anyi Malik

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:25:11 -0400

West up! Hey y'all...we headin out to Cali on this joint. We got the homey Anyi Malik (IG: @anyimalik) talkin about the classic "All Eyez On Me." So many hits on this one, the catalogue is there! Tupac was one of the illest in the game and this album proves it. Such a dope talk. Be sure to pick up Anyi's album release as 69nyi MaliXXX: Hilarity, Technology and Sex www.AnyiMalik.com/69nyipromo. It's out today!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 108- Organix

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

We still in Philly! We are rockin another classic Roots joint for y'all. It's none other than "Organix" their very first album. 27 years old...man how time flies. This is a great one. We get to hear a very young sounding Black Thought (still dope, don't get it twisted) and Questlove on the mic spittin bars! So amazing. Get into it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 107- The Roots Come Alive f/George Gordon

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Illadelph comes alive! Man...this one is a dope one for real. We got fellow hip hop head, live music attendee and birthday boy(at the time of taping) George Gordon (@IG: georgepgordoniii) rock rockin it with us. The album of choice? None other than The Roots "The Roots Come Alive." We take a different route on this one y'all. Live music is such an amazing slice of life and we dissect all of it along with the break down of this album. Such fun! Get it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 106- It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back f/Lenny Shelton

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Bass! How low can you go? That's right y'all. We back! We got another classic episode for ya. This time, we got an album that truly speaks to what is goin on in America...and now has gone world wide. Public Enemy's "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back." If you want a fiery breakdown, well then you're in luck. We got the homey Lenny Shelton (@IG: lenny_shelton) kickin it with us too. You aren't gonna be sorry. Fight the power y'all!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 105- Trivmatic Virtual Edition Vol.1- f/Chris Maestro

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:05:46 -0400

Yo fam! If you missed our first hip hop trivia game, Trivmatic...you're in luck! We are posting the game on for y'all to play along! We are backed up musically by da gawd, owner of BierWax and all around righteous dude Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris, @bierwax). It was such a fun time, we will be posting for it before the next one. DM us for the link. Come through (virtually) the next time we rock it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 104- The Resurrection f/ Matt Ealy

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 24 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Back up in ya you-know-what with The Resurrection! We took a lil break but we are not slippin...in fact, we brought our good friend of the show Matt Ealy (IG: @matdagodfatha) to rock it with us. He's an H-Town native and with that it was only natural that we talk about the legendary group The Geto Boys album "The Resurrection." It's got the pure H-Town sound and features a phone call with two legends...which ones? Tune in for it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 103- Operation: Doomsday

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

DOOM! That's right. Nothing but the best on this one y'all. The underground legend himself, MF DOOM. We are talking about his legendary release "Operation: Doomsday." There is so much here...top shelf lyricism, stellar production (a lot of y'all sleep on DOOM's production and you shouldn't) and a shoutout to Rod Serling. This is perfection. Enjoy all of it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 102- Dead Serious f/Brian McGuinness

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:27:00 -0400

Comin to ya straight from the sewers...or a quarantine..either one works right now! We got another banger at the ready. The homie and fellow hip hop enthusiast Brian McGuinness (IG: @laughatbrian) is back virtually with us to rock it. Our album comes to us from none other than Das EFX. "Dead Serious"...we ain't pliggity-playin. A true one of a kind sound they brought to the game, a true gem from the 90's. Giggity get wiggity with it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 101- Uncontrolled Substance

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:53:52 -0400

Up from the 36 chambers! We got another Wu-Tang Clan members album reviewed and ready for you. Plot twist, Neil picked this one! What is the album you ask? None other than, Inspectah Deck's first joint "Uncontrolled Substance." So many dope cuts on this one. You are in for a real treat. Don't get hooked! And of course...be sure to protect ya neck on this one.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 100! Live from Bierwax- People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm f/ Chris Maestro & Jess

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Yo...we did it! We made it! 100 episodes of 90's-early 2000's hip hop albums covered. For the culture y'all. So it's only right that we do this one big...and so we got two big supporters of the show to rock with us! We are talkin about Bierwax's own, Chris Maestro (IG: @maestro.chris), owner of Bierwax (IG: @bierwax) and the homie and fellow hip hop fanatic Jess (IG: @notoriousleesmall). We taped this joint over at Bierwax and chopped it up about A Tribe Called Quest's album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm." So many dope jewels on this album, no stone was left unturned on this one y'all. Every amazing line, every jazz sample was discussed...you're gonna love this one, for realz. Can we kick it? You know the answer to that one! Enjoy it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 99- 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:33:56 -0400

We still are keepin it on the West Coast with this one y'all. We are breakin down Mr. X to the Z's 2nd album "40 Dayz & 40 Nightz." A real gem of an album for sure...the production is purely out of control and of course when it comes to lyrics you don't have to look further than Xzibit. This album is still in Jim and Neil's rotation for a reason...so get ready for some Likwit action!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 98- In The Line Of Fire

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:15:47 -0400

Outlawz! That's who we talkin about y'all...we got another dope episode comin through for you. We got Fatal Hussein's joint "In The Line Of Fire" on deck. And it's a dope one for real, real West Coast gangsta talk on top of some East Coast lyricism (shoutout Jerz!). Some classic lines were dropped on this one too. You gotta get down for it! West Up!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 97- RZA as Bobby Digital In Stereo

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:46:58 -0400

BONG! We got another banger comin to ya. Straight from your quarantined G'z! None other than the mastermind of the Wu-Tang Clan RZA...his first album...RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo. It's a really dope ride. Amazing features, a crazy movie-style story and people talking crazy in German at the top of the album. Don't be analog...get digital!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 96- #TBT ATLiens-Brandon Collins

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey y'all...we stepped outta the office for the week...so we are givin you a throwback episode, consistency is key! Check it out...we got the homie Brandon Collins (IG: @americancollins) for our classic rundown of Outkast's album ATLiens. This one is a goodie..you gon' dig the dirty south! So me and you...yo mama and yo cousin too...better listen!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 95- Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Yo! We got yet another banger comin straight to your ear piece...we never run out of dope shit, fact! Get ready to come along for the underground classic from the Boogiemonsters "Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album." It's got some fire cuts on it y'all. Amazing lyricism, crazy concepts....you gon' love it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 94- Black On Both Sides f/Chris Lamberth

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:08:15 -0500

1,2,3...we got a new album for thee! That's right, we aren't here to half step, especially when it comes to bringing you dope album reviews. We got the homie Chris Lamberth (@ChrisLamberth) in the booth with us for his pick, Mos Def's "Black On Both Sides." Get ready for a very dope hip hop classic, straight outta BK. In depth lyrics, substantial content...this was woke before "woke." Y'all gonna dig it. Get it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 93- Rasassination

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

It's the waterproof MC! Man...this is a dope, dope album. Lyrics for days, flow for miles...you aren't going to be disappointed. We are talkin about none other than the legendary MC, Ras Kass and his second album, Rasassination. All killer, no filler. So many cool '90's references as well. You are in for a treat. C-Arson.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 92- Dah Shinin'

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:45:00 -0500

Bucktown! We are talkin none other than Smiff-N-Wessun's first album "Dah Shinin'." The beats, the sound and the vibes all let you know how undeniably classic this joint is...and of course, it's from Brooklyn, where else? Right on time for the 25th Anniversary of the album, we promise to lace up the timbs and break this one down for y'all. Congrats to Smiff-N-Wessun on this one and the whole Boot Camp Clik. Salute!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 91- Doe or Die

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Rock the house y'all...we are doin it again, just for you! We got another slept on classic for your ears. None other than AZ's "Doe or Die" Lyricism at its finest. So many amazing beats and unforgettable lines from this East New York legend. So take a trip to Sugar Hill...because this one is Rather Unique.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 90- Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

We still doin this y'all! Back at it once again...on this go around we break down the legendary super producer Timbaland's album "Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment." It is filled with classic cameos and stellar beats. You can't go wrong with this one. VA style baby!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 89- The Blueprint

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Jigga! That's right y'all...another classic, what else would you expect?! We are talkin about The Blueprint, which held so much material worth discussing...the Takeover, Izzo, Girls, Girls, Girls. A real sign of the time. And of course, the debate over Renegade featuring Eminem. Who bested who? Come along with the us, because the driver of the Bentley is a pro.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 88- Things Fall Apart

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

The 2-1-5 is back! That's right y'all...we are taking another trip to Philly to rock it with the legendary Roots crew. The album in question...Things Fall Apart. It features some Philly icons like Beanie Sigel and Eve, so salute to that. And but of course the exceptional lyricism of Black Thought and Malik B. You really can't go wrong with this. So get ready for this dope jawn comin for ya!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 87- Funcrusher Plus

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Independent as f*ck...that's how we roll and that's how this album rolled when it dropped. We are talking none other than Company Flow's first album "Funcrusher Plus." A hip hop purist dreams, before El-P was runnin the jewels he was roll with Bigg Jus and Mr. Len to create this opus of 90's hip hop. So many dope Stretch and Bobbito shoutouts as well as graffiti references for days. It plays like a good book. Get your end to end burners on and listen to this review!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 86- The Score f/Zilla Vodnas

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:57:00 -0500

Ready or not...here comes this episode! We got another classic one for you. Special guest Zilla Vodnas (IG: @zillavodnas) is at Jim Jam Studios to help the crew break down the iconic classic album The Score by The Fugees. So many dope cuts on this one, Ready Or Not, Fu-gee-la, Killing Me Softly With His Song. Pure sonic bliss! So get ready for Jersey's own incredibly dope trios joint

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 85- A Musical Massacre

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:59:00 -0500

Watch out now! We got the Queens legends The Beatnuts album...A Musical Massacre on deck. What a fun ride...these guys are hilarious. And also incredibly dope rappers. So please...come with us on a journey back to when this classic album hit the streets!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 84- Golden Arms Redemption

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

SUUUUUU! We are comin through with U-God's first album "Golden Arms Redemption." An absolute underrated classic. Perfect beats and amazing lyrics. You are in for a real treat 90's hip hop heads. The Wu is the way and the Tang is the slang. U-God has his one-of-a-kind flow that will live on forever. Get ready for a dope one!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 83- Rap Life

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:45:44 -0400

Pour up! We got the legendary West Coast MC, Tash comin through with his first album "Rap Life" ready to break down. It's got booze, weed, women...and bars! You really can't go wrong on this one. So many dope appearances from the West. You're gonna love it. Get a bar of that!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 82- The Truth

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:31:47 -0400

MAC! That's right y'all. We got another dope joint for your ears...on this joint we head to Philly to hear The Broad Street Bully's first album. Beanie Sigel's The Truth. Roc-A-Fella's dynasty was in full swing and this piece of music helped usher that in. True street rap. Undeniable rap skills...Beanie's no joke. Check it out!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 81- The Rude Awakening

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:53:15 -0400

What it look like? We comin at ya with another Boot Camp Clik masterpiece "The Rude Awakening" by The Cocoa Brovaz(Smiff-n-Wessun). High caliber lyricism at its finest. We go over everything from the name change to the dope videos that came with this joint. And of course the classic, "Won on Won." Get down for it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 80- Skillionare

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Skill or be skilled! Thirstin Howl III brought the world of high caliber lyricism, bugged out humor and legendary tales of boostin to his first album "Skillionare." Recorded on a 4-track at Skillergans Island, it is a true testament of everything Lo and and dope. You're gonna love this, so lock in and put on your finest Lo garments and boost up. Salute to the L's!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 79- Livin' Proof

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:10:32 -0400

We got that we got a dope album review of Group Home's "Livin Proof." East New York's own Lil' Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker created a classic joint with the help of none other than DJ Premier's beats. Amazing lines and 90's street life, you ain't gonna go wrong on this one. Supa Stars!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 78- Deltron 3030- Rivers Langley

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey yo! Check it y'all...Jim had to step out this week..but don't worry. Charles In Charge production has got y'all for real. He and Rivers Langley (@RiversLangley) breaking down Deltron 3030. Space age dystopian raps and amazing production. It's a real ride that we hope you're ready for. Get on your spacesuit and vibe out with the crew!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 77- Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Oh man...we are bringing you nothing but the best on this one. We take a different road and bring you the soundtrack to one of the best movies ever...Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai. It's got some amazing production from Rza and high caliber lyricism. You will not be disappointed on this one, seriously. So go practice kung-fu on the roof next to the pigeon coup!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 76- Enta Da Stage

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Bucktown! That's where we at and that's what we talkin about...Brooklyn's own "Black Moon" right out of the Boot Camp Clik! It's a classic cut that we got for you friends! Buckshot, 5ft and Evil Dee bring that authentic hip hop sound like none other. So get ready to roll with us...it's we got chu opin.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 75- One Day It'll All Make Sense- Cyrus McQueen

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What up Joe? We are not here to disappoint you...which is why we head to the city of wind for Common's classic joint "One Day It'll All Make Sense." We ain't alone on it either, the big homey Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) is in the building with us down to get it and rock with us. A true introspective piece of work from one of Chicago's greatest MC's. So please, come join us on this ride!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 74- Illadelph Halflife

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:10:00 -0400

The legendary Roots crew! That's right...we are goin back in time like we normally do to Philly for The Roots "Illadelph Halflife." Such an amazing album. Malik B does his thing and Black Thought proves again why he is one of the illest to ever bless the mic. We of course can't forget the beats and production either. So get down and get ready for another smokin dope one. Always do what we do!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 73- Home Invasion

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Squeeze The Trigger! It's On! We got another classic banger comin for ya. On this go around we take a trip to LA to visit the album "Home Invasion" by none other than Ice-T. Actor, rapper and hustler. This one is Jim's favorite and for good reason. High caliber lyricism, street crime and namin names? What more do you need! So put your Raiders hat on and grab your locs...it's gonna get official. Word.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 72- Lord Willin

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Star Trak! We got another classic joint comin for ya. This time we head to VA to talk about The Clipse and their first album "Lord Willin." The subject matter is something they excel well in...cocaine and guns. Boy are they grindin on this one! Come with us as we look at the classic bars, next level production and all the remixes to Grindin...YECK!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 71- THROWBACK JOINT- Mic Tyson- Johnny MacDonald

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

We got a throwback joint for ya! In tribute to the passing of one of the greatest MC's, Sean Price, we are hittin you with our recap of Mic Tyson. Our homey and good friend of the show Johnny MacDonald(IG: @heresjohnnymac) was rockin with us recapping our visit to Sean P's mural as well as all the dopeness this album brought. So buckle in. P!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 70- At The Speed Of Life

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

West Coast! Check it out...another classic joint. This time we got X to the Z, Xzibit's joint "At The Speed Of Life." It is pure West Coast hip hop fire. From the beginning to the end you will not be disappointed, just like this album! It's deeper than "Pimp My Ride." High caliber lyrics and air tight production. Get ready y'all.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 69- Stress: The Extinction Agenda- Chris Maestro

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

A dope one! Better believe that...we got another one comin at ya. The album we are breakin down comes from the legendary Queens duo Organized Konfusion. It is none other than "Stress: The Extinction Agenda." It's fire! Special guest Chris Maestro (IG: @bierwax), DJ, bar owner(Bierwax in Brooklyn, go check it out!), hip hop enthusiast and all around dope human being is at Jim Jam "Compound"(listen as to why!). He is rockin with us givin us his insight into this classic joint too, don't miss this one...Queens!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 68- Soul Food

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What y'all know about the Dirty South? Well, we are about to find out! That's right y'all, we take a trip below the Mason-Dixon line for the Goodie Mob's classic joint "Soul Food." So many valuable gems on this one, some of which still ring true today. Deep content from some dope rappers. This one is gonna be a whole lot of fire. So get ready for some cell therapy!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 67- Get Rich Or Die Tryin'- Royce Wynn

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

What up gangsta? That's right, we are jumpin back into the classics...and by the intro you should know we are talkin about rapper-turned-mogul, 50 Cent. Handpicked by the homie Royce Wynn (@RoyceWynn), it's an incredibly dope breakdown track by track of all of the classic hits this album holds. No wanksta's allowed on this one...so get ready. G-g-g-g-g-unit!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 66- Wrath Of The Math

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

When the East is in the house...you know the rest! Check it out...we are gettin into another classic one for ya. It's Jeru Tha Damaja's "Wrath Of The Math." It is filled with nothing but high caliber rhymes and stellar production from none other than DJ Premier. It's official, it's amazing and it's dirty rotten...Straight East Coast hip hop at its finest. You're not goin wrong on this one. DRS!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 65- Madvillany- Darin Patterson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Yo! We are back bringin you that dope hip hop album breakdown business you need! This episode we have our guy Darin Patterson (@DarinCredible) in Jim Jam Studios ready to bust down "Madvillany" the classic joint from Madvillian. It brings the untouchable lyricism of MF Doom and the dope production skills of Madlib. Nothing bad can come of this. So put on your Doom mask and enjoy this joint!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 64- #TBT De La Soul Is Dead- Shalewa Sharpe

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Flashback! We are taking the week off because Neil is out traveling the world...so are giving you a throwback episode with our friend Shalewa Sharpe as we cover "De La Soul Is Dead." This was so much fun to break down and talk about...so come relive this joint with us and remember a time when hip hop was chill. Word.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 63- Chapter 1: The End- Martin Marrow

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400

We headin down south on this joint...specifically Memphis, TN to visit The Three 6 Mafia on their classic album "Chapter 1: The End." And when we say they are about killin...they are! Special guest Martin Marrow (@martinMmorrow) is in the building with us breakin down this one. It's a real trip to the dirty south...so by all means, put your fronts in and get ready for the arrival...

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 62- Prince Among Thieves

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 06:42:42 -0400

Yo! We got another dope one comin for ya. We take a trip back to the slept on classic "Prince Among Thieves" by Prince Paul. It plays like a movie...obviously! So many great cameos on this one. Quite a stroll down memory lane. So get ready and vibe out with us!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 61- In A Major Way- Nasser Khan

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 28 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey mayne, we doin it real major! Yo! We take it to the Bay with our homie Nasser Khan(@nassercist) to break down the legendary slang spitter E-40's album "In A Major Way." It's got everything, drug deals, pimpin, outlandish slang. On top of that E-40 gives you the recipe for Hurricane Ethel, the choice drink of the slang technologist. So, get ready for it...sprinkle me mayne.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 60- Black Sunday

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We ridin out on the West Coast homey! On this dive into the 90's we head to LA for the classic album "Black Sunday" by Cypress Hill. It's beyond official. Hardcore gangsta business...as well as the effort to legalize weed. What more can you ask for! DJ Muggs on the beats and B-Real bringing his one of a kind flow. Legendary. Enjoy!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 59- Enter The 36 Chambers-Justin Williams #TBT

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 14 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

In salute to the Wu-Tang Clan having a district named after them on the rugged lands of Shaolin we decided to hit you with an old classic joint...our coverage of Enter The 36 Chambers with the homey Justin Williams(@Justinwcomedy). So come with us back to where it all started...on the island...aka Shaolin! SUUUUU!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 58- Do You Want More?!!!??!

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 07 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

We back at it y'all...we bringin it back to The Roots of hip hop. That's right, we got one of Neil's favorite joints "Do You Want More?!!!??!" by the Philadelphia based Roots crew. Such an amazing album. Jim and Neil jump on the turnpike from NYC to Philly and break down the lyrical genius of Black Thought, the talent of Questlove and the rest of the band as well as the dope skill of Rahzel. Get ready for another dope ride.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 57- The Cold Vein

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Def Jux! Yo! We are in the kitchen cookin up classic podcasts here...on this joint we travel back to 2001 with one of Jim's favorite joints, Cannibal Ox's "The Cold Vein." The word play is amazing and the Sci-Fi imagery is second to none. A slept on piece of hip hop is broken down here. Jim gives a special shout out to Chris over at Bier Wax (IG: bierwax), a dope bar in BK that also pays a tribute to the golden era of hip hop...the 90's.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 56- Food And Liquor- Darren Willams

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:49:02 -0400

Don't call it a comeback...well, we guess you can, we back! So check it out...this album we are about to bust down comes to us from none other than the westside of Chicago. Unsung hero of hip hop..Lupe Fiasco. We got the homey Darren Williams (IG: @darrenisacomic), to help us ride to the beat and bust it down. So get ready Joe, it's gonna get cold.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 55- It's Dark And Hell Is Hot- John Minus

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Ryde or die! It's another one from the 90's that was pure perfection. We, of course, are talking about DMX's first album "It's Dark And Hell Is Hot." We got the homey John Minus(@doncoyote) in the building with us to help break down all the dope things that made this album great. Lots of murder, anger, and hood shit...what more can ya ask for! Get at me dog!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 54- The Chronic

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Bi-atch! That's right...west coast flava...we are back for the new year with a classic album for ya. Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" is by far one of the best-produced joints ever and Jim and Neil are fully prepared to recap all of it. From the amazing videos that came from it and the catchphrases it birthed (deeez nuts) it is a time capsule waiting to be opened!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 53- Moment Of Truth With Nigel Fullerton

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500

This is truly a premier episode...get it?! We got the homey Nigel Fullerton(IG:@thefully) in Jim Jam Studios to chop it up about Gangstarr's album "Moment Of Truth." It truly stood the test of time and complete with phone messages in between songs, a classic staple of the '90s. So please, enjoy all the amazingness that is this joint...R.I.P. Guru

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 52- When Disaster Strikes

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 18:20:54 -0500

Flipmode Iz The Squad! That's right y'all....you know where we are goin with this. Busta Rhymes album "When Disaster Strikes." There were only 3 years left on this one...so we are glad we got to it just in time! Busta Rhymes had the '90's on lock with hit after hit and this album has a couple of those gems. Download it! We got you all in check...

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 51- Once Upon A Time In America-Tayrel713

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Brownsville! That's where we headin on this episode. To visit one of the most criminally underrated rappers and albums, Smoothe Da Hustler's "Once Upon A Time In America." There's no broken language on this one. We got the homey Tayrel713 rollin with us to talk about this classic piece of hip-hop culture. Download this for yourself..and because if you don't...you won't be a hustler.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 50- Supreme Clientele

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Suuuuuuuu! The tang is the slang y'all. And we are talkin it this episode. Neil and Jim take a trip to the rugged lands of Shaolin to visit a classic album from Ghostface Killah. The album? Supreme Clientele. Official tissue Wu-Tang joint. Tony Starks brought the fire on this...and so did we. The Wu is the Way.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 49- Word Of Mouf- Chris Daniels

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

ROLL OUT! Yo! We got our guy Chris Daniels (@sirchrisdaniels) at Jim Jam Studios to talk about ATL's own, Ludacris. And what album did we break down? Word Of Mouf, so move b*tch and download this joint. It's dirty...like the south.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 48- Buhloone Mind State

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:09:00 -0500

Hey yo! We ain't gonna pop with this one...but we might blow up for sure. If that doesn't tell you who we are covering, we don't know what to tell you...maybe get 3 feet and rise to the occasion? It's De La Soul's Buhloone Mind State. A fantastic classic for sure. So download it and get ready to ride!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 47- The Infamous- Mike Denny

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What up dunny? We got yet another classic 90's hip-hop joint for you...the homey Mike Denny(IG:@dennylaflare) to talk about the official Queensbridge Murders...Mobb Deep. The album? The Infamous. If you know your 90's bangers...then this is on the list. So get the gun talk right here!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 46- Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Stayin on the West Coast again with this classic piece of hip-hop. We go with one of Neil's favorite groups...The Pharcyde. We are unpacking Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, a crazy ride to say the least. Listen to the boys from both coasts break this one down. Don't let this one pass you by.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 45- Soul On Ice

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400

The waterproof MC! Ras Kass! Soul On Ice! This is a classic album and we are honored to cover it. It's been a long time coming for the team and we go through all the tracks we know and love from a celebrated West Coast spitter. Get a bar of this and listen!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 44- The Ralph McDaniels Interview

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:05:58 -0400

YO! We are back at it! And when we come back...we come back officially. We have the Hip-Hop legend Ralph McDaniels(@VideoMusicBox) in the booth to talk about his career, the 35th anniversary of Video Music Box and the impact of music videos on the world of Hip-Hop. It's beyond classic, you should download it and listen twice. So many jewels on this one. Special shout to Johnny MacDonald(@heresjohnnymac) for making all this possible! Salute!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 43- The Sun Rises In The East- Raghav Mehta & Kyle Bostic

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:00:00 -0400

When the East is in the house you should listen to this podcast! We are back at it again. On this ride, we go to the depths of East New York Brooklyn to visit the classic underground album from Jeru Tha Damaja. Amazing beats and amazing lyrics to say the least. We got the homies Raghav Mehta and Kyle Bostic in the booth to help us get through all the dopeness of this Brooklyn gem. Salute!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 42- Legal Drug Money- Kyle Bostic

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 20:14:47 -0400

YO! We back at it! Jim Jam Studios is bringin you another installment of Swatches And Boomboxes. We take a trip to Southside Jamacia Queens to hear the classic hits from the Lost Boyz. To talk about Jamacia Queens we enlisted the help of Queens native and friend of the show Kyle Bostic to hear classic stories of that era. Get with it!

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 41- The Pillage

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Yo break that dutch down! It's time to go to the rugged lands of Shao-lin for a Wu-Banger! The team breaks down Cappadonna's "The Pillage." Doesn't get better than this if you wanna talk about dope rap. So roll up, drank somethin and get fly with some Killa Beez.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 40- Return Of The Boom Bap

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Clap your hands, everybody! Everybody clap your hands! The team is rollin without a guest on this go around to talk about a BX legend, KRS-ONE. They went with his first cut "Return Of The Boom Bap." So if you want to talk the standard of 90's rap, look no further than this. Get ready to ride the train with some timbs on this one.

Swatches And Boomboxes- Episode 39- Muddy Waters- Gabe Pacheco

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:27:00 -0400

AND WE ARE BACK! It's been a minute but you can't keep a dope podcast. For our triumphant return, we head to Brick City with a good friend of the show with none other than, Gabe Pacheco(@gabe_pacheco). The album of choice? Muddy Waters by Redman. It's pretty dope to say the least. Reggie Noble brings the fire on it and so will you when you tune in and hear what the crew has to say! Salute!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 38- The Big Picture- Sameer Naseem

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:31:00 -0500

And we back like we left somethin! They can't keep the team down! On this episode we have on guest Sameer Naseem(@bollywoodhogan) to talk about an underground Harlem legend Big L....the album, his posthumous release "The Big Picture." The crew talks about the effortless flow and amazing story telling ability from this Harlem king. This dude really made rap look easy....check it out!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 37- Me Against The World- Nick Alexander

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 09:18:00 -0400

HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME! We are back after a little hiatus, but we ain't stoppin because that's just how we get down. This episode was recorded at Charles In Charge Studios out in LA courtesy of none other than Neil Charles. This episode we cover a West Coast Legend, Tupac Shakur's 3rd album "Me Against The World" with the help of Nick Alexander(@NickOfComedy). Quite an insightful album and listen, THUG LIFE!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 36- Jesus Price Superstar- NO GUESTS

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 18:43:00 -0400

P! The anniversary just passed of one of the dopiest rappers to ever touch the mic leaving us, Sean Price. So the crew decided, "we don't need a guest we can handle this." and break down Sean Price's 2007 release "Jesus Price Superstar." They talk the lyrical skill, hilarious skits from viral YouTube sensations and all the things that made P, P! P!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 35- Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life- Derrick Thompson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:37:00 -0400

Ha ha...Jigga! We take a trip back to the apex of Roc-A-Fella Records with the album "Vol.2...Hard Knock Life" with the hilarious comic Derrick Thompson(@DdotTdot). We talk the smash hits this album brought and its contribution to movie soundtracks(which are unheard of today). Enjoy it!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 34- Harlem World- Courtney Fearrington

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:40:00 -0400

Uptown baby! Uptown baby! Harlem on the rise...we about to cross 110th street into Harlem and break down Mase's classic first album "Harlem World". We got the homie Courtney Fearrington(@bigccomedy), one half the duo "Thug Passion" to help us unpack why Mase is a Bad Boy, how this album makes you dance but will not be afraid to take you to the street. Harlem WORLD!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 33- College Dropout- Will Miles

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:52:00 -0400

Chicago stand up! We out here, joe. On this episode the crew has Chicago-born comedian Will Miles(@MrWillMiles) in Jim Jam Studios ready to talk about Kanye West's freshmen album "College Dropout." Keep track of all the Chicago references throughout this banger...it's pretty impressive. The team also talks about the brilliance of Kanye's music production and how he makes GOOD music....get it?!?

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 32- Murda Muzik- KC Arora

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:15:00 -0400

What up dunny? In tribute to a fallen soldier Prodigy, we are are covering the album "Murda Muzik". It would only be right to keep in thoro. We got Queens native KC Arora(@kcGOTideas) to bring the thunder and fury and give a fitting tribute to one of the legendary MC's Queens has to offer.

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 31- Heist Of The Century- Gabe Pacheco

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 02:34:00 -0400

Gun Rule....we are back in the mix with an unsung hero of the Wu-Tang dynasty...none other than LA The Darkman. We got Gabe Pacheco(@gabe_pacheco ) with the assist to unpack all of the jewels of this amazing album. So come get a piece of this hidden chamber of rap!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 30- Hard To Earn- Lenny Shelton

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 18 May 2017 07:28:00 -0400

Ah, yes! Check it out...we have a groundbreaking episode. This is the first episode to be recorded in Charles In Charge Studios from LA! West Coast Neil gets it crackin and has the homie Lenny Shelton in the mix to talk Gang Starr's album "Hard To Earn." There are no bodyguards on this one...just the crew bringin Mass Appeal.

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 29- ATLiens-Brandon Collins

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:12:00 -0400

What's really good? We back! Neil Charles is back from LA for a hot second and with that we got another dope podcast ya funky ears! We got the homie Brandon Collins (@americancollins) at Jim Jam Studios to break down Outkasts 2nd album "ATLiens". It's a lot of fire so get ready for all the Dirty South has to offer!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 28- Uptown Saturday Night- Ajani Thompson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:38:00 -0500

We back! West Coast Charles is over in LA now but that won't stop us from bringing you the classic hip hop albums from the 90's. We got Ajani Thompson(@ajthehumorist) in the booth to talk Camp Lo's amazing breakout album "Uptown Saturday Night". The BX rides again! This Is It!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 27- Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers- Justin Williams

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:52:00 -0500

If what you say is true, Jim Search and Neil Charles break down Wu-Tang's classic first album "Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers" with none other than Justin Williams(@Justinwcomedy). No chamber is left unturned on this dart! So grab your Shaolin Sword and 8+1 and get ready for...the realness.

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 26- Return To The 36th Chamber- Rob Haze

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:44:00 -0500

Shimmy Shimmy Ya, y'all! This go around we break down legendary Wu-Tang member Ol' Dirty Bastard's first album "Return To The 36th Chambers" with the homie Rob Haze(@robertistheMan). It was a fun ride going through the many faces of Russel Jones. Dirt McGirt!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 25- Reasonable Doubt- Rod Of The Black Guy Who Tips

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Ha ha...Jigga. We got quite a banger of an episode for ya! Rod(@rodimusprime) of The Black Guy Who Tips is Skypin in to Jim Jam Studios to chop it up about the classic album "Reasonable Doubt" by Jay-Z. It's Politics As Usual and had no Regrets talking about Brooklyn's Finest. Roc-A-Fella y'all.....

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 24- I Am...- Oni Francis

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:28:00 -0500

Bravehearts! We out here choppin it up with our man from the BX Oni Francis (@unoonix) to break down Nas' 3rd album "I Am..." An amazingly slept on album full of savagery. So pull up and break it down with us!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 23- Tical- Christian Polanco

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:51:00 -0500

Pass it over here! This episode the crew has Christian Polanco(@chrispolanco) in the booth to talk all things Method Man...namely Tical, the breakout album. It's a dope episode...filled with all things Shaolin, kung-fu samples and official hip-hop...Ti-caaaal!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 22- Liquid Swords- Tayrel713

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:01:00 -0500

What up? We got some firsts here! First Skype guest ever...none other than @Tayrel713 is with us by way of Ohio to drop some knowledge on a classic Wu-Tang album, Liquid Swords. 90's acronyms, dope lyrics and all around bad ass shit...come mess with us!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 21- The Low End Theory- Celeste Joseph Jennings

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:27:00 -0400

Jim Search(@jimsearch) and Neil Charles(@NeilCharlesFTW) are rap fans...especially from the 90's. So they have joined forces to bring on guests to unpack some of the classic albums some say the golden era of rap produced. So grab your drink, split your bl

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 20- Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik- Dillon Stevenson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:50:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 19- Labcabincalifornia- Charlie Kasov

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:32:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 18- Mic Tyson- Johnny MacDonald

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:42:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 17- Illmatic- Tommy Frederick Ray

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:20:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 16- Welcome To Our World- Menuhin Hart

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:55:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 15- Fear Of A Black Planet- Donwill

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:38:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 14- It Was Written- Jeff Cerulli

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:09:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 13- Doggystyle- Brian McGuinness

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:07:00 -0400

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 12- Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star- Drew Dowdey and Nasser Khan

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:19:00 -0400

Hey y'all! This episode we got the homies Nassar Khan and Drew Dowdey to talk about an amazing Brooklyn staple "Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black On Both Sides". It's got all things hip-hop involved and it's classic, so get ready for it!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 11- De La Soul Is Dead- Shalewa Sharpe

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 26 May 2016 20:52:00 -0400

Classic albums are what Neil Charles and Jim Search do, so when Shalewa Sharpe(@silkyjumbo) brought up "De La Soul Is Dead" they knew they had to break it down. So buckle up, and enjoy this classic slice of the '90's.

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 10- Resurrection- Darin Patterson

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Fri, 06 May 2016 03:14:00 -0400

What's happenin Joe? This episode we got Darin Patterson (@Darincredible) to talk about a Midwest 90's icon Common and his amazing piece of work Resurrection. It's 100% official, just like the podcast. Enjoy!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 9- The Predator- Kevin Gootee

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:14:00 -0400

Today was a good day...especially since we got Kevin Gootee in the building to talk all about Ice Cube's album "The Predator". A West Coast legendary cut, we unpack a piece of music that showed how crazy LA got back then...West Up!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 8- Only Built For Cuban Linx...With Angelo Gingerelli Part II

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:39:00 -0400

The Wu-Tang saga continues...this podcast was filled with too much dopeness the server couldn't handle it in one dose. So continue on with this banger!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 8- Only Built For Cuban Linx...With Angelo Gingerelli Part I

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:34:00 -0400

What's the science? On this joint we have Mr. 5th Round, Angelo Gingerelli to break down Raekwon's first joint "Only Built For Cuban Linx". Shaolin takes over Jim Jam Studios and we wouldn't have it any other way!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 7- Dare Iz A Darkside With Jim Search and Neil Charles!

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:06:00 -0400

The Swatches And Boomboxes crew fly without a guest on this one...but still hold it down regardless. On this episode they talk about Redman's amazingly insanely dope album "Dare Iz A Darkside". Newark stand up!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 6- Comin' Out Hard With Matt Ealy

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:19:00 -0500

Pimpin...straight pimpin...that's what Eightball and MJG bring on "Comin Out Hard". With the help of guest Matt Ealy, we navigate the Dirty South and make sure the podcast streets stay fed!

Swatches And Boomboxes-Episode 5- The Love Movement With April Body

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:43:00 -0500

The Love Movement is how we are movin, with the help of April Body(@AprilBody) the team brings you A Tribe Called Quest classic album. Nothin but the hits on this one party people. Enjoy!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 4- Capital Punishment with Sha

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:21:00 -0500

One of the BX legends, Big Punisher dropped a lyrical gem "Capital Punishment". And lucky for us, talented musician Sha stepped in the booth to help us explain the lyrical wizardry Christopher Rios brought to the world. R.I.P. Pun!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 3- Jewelz With Nasser Khan

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:07:00 -0500

The Swatches And Boomboxes team is all about bringing you the best 90's rap album reviews in the game. So it was only natural that we talk about O.C. "Jewelz" with Nasser Khan(@khanfartist). He ain't an average MC and neither will you be when you listen to this podcast!

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 2- Midnight Marauders With Chris Lamberth

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:51:00 -0500

Keep bouncing! Which is what "Midnight Marauders" does to you if you know any better. It's the album we review with Chris Lamberth(@ChrisLamberth), nothing but 90's classic work we deal with. So buckle in and get with it.

Swatches and Boomboxes-Episode 1- Ready To Die With Lawrence DeLoach

Jim Search and Neil Charles — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:40:00 -0500

The first run! Our maiden voyage! We kick off this dope podcast with The Notorious B.I.G first album "Ready To Die" with our homie Lawrence DeLoach(@LZD325). It is only fitting to bring the staple of 90's rap to you for this!