Straight Hip Hop hits 24/7!!! SIRIUS Ch. 40 represents hip hop for the entire country (East Coast, Midwest, Dirty South, and West Coast!!!) It's all here on Hip-Hop Nation!
What we play: Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G, Nas, Dr. Dre, Outkast, Kanye West, Common, Talib Kweli, Young Jeezy and many more.
Amanda Diva Monday to Friday 8 am - 2 pm ET
You’ve seen her on MTV2’s Countdown and Def Poetry Jam, now catch Amanda Diva weekday mornings/afternoons on Hip-Hop Nation as she hits you off with "The Big Up and The Let Down," a daily feature that "Big Ups" something positive, and puts on blast something stupid, ignorant, or just plain ol' dumb sh*t!!!!
DJ Envy Monday to Friday 2 pm - 7 pm ET
The People's Choice, D.J. Envy, is in the booth every weekday afternoon on Hip-Hop Nation, as he gives you and inside scoop on what's happening in hip-hop, the hottest interviews with the biggest stars, and banging exclusives! Catch The People's Choice, DJ Envy, only on Hip-Hop Nation!!!
World Famous After Hours Spot with Sgt. Hawkins, Orlando Quinones, Andy D. & Renada Romain Monday to Friday 8 pm - 12 am ET
Hip-Hop Nation's nightly variety show, which highlights events that affect the hip-hop community. No topic is off limits, as Renada dishes the dirt in the entertainment report, Andy D runs down the day in sports world, Sgt. Hawkins stirs the pot with "The Question of the Day," and you get to testify!!! Make sure you're in The Spot as they touch on music, sex, politics, race and other issues relevant to our listeners.
Kristal Presents The Weekend Joy Ride Weekends 7 am - 1 pm ET
Kristal is taking over the morning spot on the weekends and she's about to take you on the ride of your life! Kristal kicks Saturday off with Tennessee's own DJ E-Feezy and the Wake Up Call Mix. Then at noon, she goes into the Wonderland Mix with DJ Wonder. On Sunday morning, she continues to heat things up with the Wake Up Call Mix and NY's own DJ Bijal. Buckle-up and tune in to The Weekend Joy Ride!
DJ Premier: Live From HeadQCourterz Friday Midnight - 2 am ET
Rebroadcast Monday 2 am - 4 am ET
Gang Starr's very own producer/DJ takes the stage with his 2-hour show, bringing the streets to the airwaves. He plays those hard-to-find joints and indie artists. It's edgier than your usual hip-hop music.
League Crew Radio with The League Saturday 2 am – 4 am ET
The League Crew is the fastest rising crew of mixtape deejays in America. Featuring mixes from Mick Boogie (The Commissioner), Joey Fingaz, DJ Jon, Wally Sparks and more. They’re the #1 source for exclusives, blends and remixes that you've never heard before.
DJ Skee Presents: WestSide Hype Radio! Saturday Midnight - 2 am ET
Rebroadcast Wednesday 2 am – 4 am ET
Cali's Kingpin, DJ Skee, brings the WestSide back every Saturday night. Featuring live broadcasts from the streets, big name guests, new artist showcases, and of course the most exclusives from ALL across the country (but always with a West Coast based theme). The most exciting, thorough 2 hours of radio you'll ever hear!!
DJ Self V.I.P. Saturdays Saturday 6 pm - 8 pm ET
The prince of the club scene brings the hottest flava straight off the dance floors across the country. This is your official V.I.P. ticket to the club! Everybody is invited to come inside the velvet rope and enjoy 2 hours of straight hits. Dress to impress!
DJ Ideal Presents Live From Da Bottom Sunday 2 am - 4 am ET
Rebroadcast Friday 2 am - 4 am ET
Miami's #1 mixtape/radio DJ, DJ Ideal, is hitting you with the most explosive 2 hours straight from Miami (aka "Da Bottom")! Mixing it up and bringing the heat to make every Saturday night blast off!
DJ E-Rock Brings You Bomb Bay Radio Tuesday 12 am - 2 am ET
North Cali's most connected DJ takes it to the streets with the best hip-hop while you're cruising the Cali coast. No DATs, no tapes, no faking the funk... tune in to hear the hits from the Westside!
In the Studio with The People’s Choice Saturday & Sunday 5 pm - 6 pm ET
Our very own DJ Envy takes center stage to bring you an hour of the hottest hits and exclusives. He's got his ear to the streets and the mixtape game in a choke hold. The studio is RSVP only, and you never know who might be in the vocal booth.
DJ Jamad: Afromentals Mixshow Sunday 8 pm - 10 pm ET
Rebroadcast Thursday 2 am - 4 am ET
A progressive contemporary hip-hop/Nu Soul show incorporating elements of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop music, from the past, the present and into your radios.
Violator All-Star DJ's Uncut Radio Sunday 10 pm - 12 am ET
The Violator All Star DJ's are some of the most recognized names in radio today. Spanning all across the country they bring you hip-hop raw, uncut and uncensored straight from the streets! You will hear Violator artists' exclusives, available nowhere else, as well as other artists' street bangers and club hits from the East Coast, West Coast, Dirty South and Midwest!
The Wonder TwinZ present The Weekend WarriorZ Mixshow Saturday and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm ET
As an addition to keeping you in tune with Who Got Next, What Do Ya Think?, Weird But True and the wild antics of the Wonder TwinZ, we’re adding 60 minutes of hip hop heat to the mix. On Saturday, catch one hour of new exclusive fire on the 1 & 2’s. Then on Sunday, the Wonder TwinZ take you into one hour of classic gems. It’s the best thing to happen to your weekend since payday!
DJ Concept & DJ Mickey Knox: The Mix Chronicles Sunday Midnight - 2 am ET
Take the midnight run with The Bash Bros., DJ Concept and DJ Mickey Knox as they hit you hard with the underground favorites like: Non-Phixion, Planet Asia, Royal Flush, Dilated Peoples and much more. Plus they tap into some b-sides and lost gems, and bring you special invited guests as well. Let them take you beneath the surface.
Fix Your Face Radio with DJ Noodles Sunday 6 pm – 8 pm ET
DJ Noodles brings the heat straight to the SIRIUS airwaves, mixing the hottest joints on the street with his world famous remixes. It's two hours of fire every Sunday so Fix Your Face!
DJ Smooth Denali & DJ J-Love: Pure Amazement Mixshow Monday Midnight - 2 am ET
Two hours of pure hip-hop to start your week. The title describes the hits being played by these Mixtape Award winners. They got the streets watchin'.
Mixtapekings Countdown Wednesday Midnight - 2 am ET
The most famous online source hits the SIRIUS airwaves. Our Host, Black, counts down the top 5 mixtapes plus hits you with the "Listener’s Choice Mixtape of the Week," "The Flop of the Week," some "Mixtape News" and special guests, who make this one HOT program. Make sure to tune in and vote for the Listener's Choice Mixtape!!
DJ Smallz Presents Southern Smoke Radio Thursday Midnight - 2 am ET
Rebroadcast Tuesday 2 am - 4 am ET
The South will never be the same once DJ Smallz a.k.a. "Mr. Southern Smoke" takes over the SIRIUS airwaves! For two incredible hours, DJ Smallz takes you on a trip to the Dirty South, from Houston to Miami, playing the hottest exclusives, freestyles and remixes from your favorite artists. "It's Southern Smoke you b*stards!"
I listen to this channel all the time. Here's what I think:
Amanda Diva: Excellent show. She's a great host, really loves hip-hop and has a fantastic personality. I would like to see her get a show where she plays poetry or spoken word on HHN or Shade45.
DJ Envy: I expect more from him. He blows up the streets with his mixtapes, but his Sirius show is very generic (see In The Studio below).
After Hours Spot: It's too bad that this show is on at the same time as the Shade45 shows, but it's pretty good. This show is probably the most FM-like in terms of the personalities.
Weekend Joy Ride: Kristal is like the weekend version of Amanda Diva. Check out the mixes by DJ Bijal and DJ Wonder (both SBS members), who posts his mixes right here on SiriusBackstage for us to download.
DJ Premier: A legend. There is nothing that can be said about this show other than: "how did Sirius get Preemo??" I love this show and I hardly ever miss it. Dj Premier, the legend, mixing music for 2 hours-it doesn't get any better than that.
League Crew: This show, to me, is either off or on. They showcase a bunch of different DJs (all belonging to the League Crew). I like some better than others, but there is a League Crew DJ out there for everyone!
DJ Skee: This guy is very much affiliated with The Game and he doesn't hide it. You will hear a lot of songs that you won't hear anywhere else - he plays more of the gangster (vs. Hyphy) West Coast type music. He can't mix for shit, but his show is pretty good.
DJ Self: I recently started listening to this show regularly. I hated it when it was on Wax42, but I really like it now. Self plays a lot of party jams, and does an excellent job when he takes it old school.
DJ Ideal: Not my type of hip-hop, but he does play new stuff, and you can find out what's popping "in da bottom" firsthand.
Bomb Bay Radio: As opposed to Skee, E-Rock plays more of the hyphy. Pretty cool music, but again, not something I listen to weekly.
In The Studio with DJ Envy: They better not be paying Envy for this show. He doesn't do one thing. He says the same thing after every song (Yeah, you're in the studio with the people's choice, DJ Envy. You wanna hear something, call me up 877-33-Sirius, let's go), and his show tends to not change from week to week. He plays the same stuff, in the same order. There's no mixing, no scratching, nothing... It's like listening to a stripped-down version of his afternoon show, but from 2-3 weeks ago.
Dj Jamad - If you don't like rap, listen to this show. If you do like rap, listen to this show. It's unbelievable. Jamad plays some great jazz fusion hip-hop, and I absolutely love this show---I bought serveral of his Afromentals mixtapes as a result of this show. This show is a must-listen, for everyone!
Violator DJs: Like League Crew, there are a bunch of different DJs that are featured. I generally like the DJs here better than on League Crew, but again, it depends on who's featured.
Wonder Twinz: This is like 2 shows. The Wonder Twinz play regular HHN music for part of the time, and they also mix and play their own stuff for part of the time. The latter is some of the best hip-hop radio you will hear all week, on any of the channels.
DJ Concept and Micky Knox - If you like pure hip-hop, this show is for you. You hear B-Sides, exclusives, backpacker songs...I love this show so much; it's really awesome. They mix really well and play mind-blowing music.
Fix Ya Face: When Wax42 was taken off the air, I missed DJ Noodlez. He's responsible for some of the most creative remixes out there today, and his show is always a good time.
Pure Amazement: Like the Mix Chronicles, this show is for hip-hop heads, and I absolutely LOVE this show as well. Really, really great music and you don't feel like a cheap whore after listening to it.
Mixtape Kings Countdown: A very cool show: they count down the best mixtapes of the week and play songs from them. I like this show because I can't buy every mixtape, so at least I get to hear what's going on in the streets. This show is definately a necessity for fans.
Southern Smoke: I'm not a fan of Southern music, but I have checked the show out, and it is listenable (even for someone that has a hard time with The Aphilliates). DJ Smallz is very hype as of late, and this show is cool to have on Sirius.
I am going to listen to some of the feature shows before I issue my rating. I don't generally like modern hip-hop and rap and didn't care for what I heard during the day. I am interested especially in some of the mix shows though.
I have to say, Rap-Hip Hop has gotten better over the years. I'm not like a big fan of the music, but I enjoy listening.
To me, the music has gotten more artistic over the years. I know some of you will say "this is music", or "this is art". Well, it is...
Whether you like the music or not, Hip Hop has gotten more complex. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. And I would have to say that Hip Hop is more on the cutting edge then any other type of music these days.
Hip Hop Nations is a good channel. I didn't get to listen to the DJ's much, but I did enjoy the music. I'll listen some more this weekend...
Definitely one of my favorite presets. I like that it's a dedicated rap station instead of the FM hip hop and R&B stations. I listen to this channel a lot when I don't have my son with me.
I have to respectfully disagree with Semipenguin. I think hip hop peaked in the early '90s - Public Enemy, Snoop Dogg, etc. In some ways the genre has played itself out, and doesn't have much new to say. I still enjoy it on some level, but only occasionally. I couldn't really tell the difference between the songs on this channel as compared to those on Shade 45. So I tried to listen to the personalities. I didn't hear any I liked that much. On Shade 45, I liked the Clinton Sparks show on Thursday nights, so I think that's where I'll continue to go for my hip hop, not Hip Hop Nation.
This is my least favourite style of music. I really don't care for hip hop. However, in the spirit of WTD, i gave it an honest try at various times of the week. A big negative for me, was that i couldn't listen to this at work. I like to listen to Sirius all day at the office in the background, and found this one too difficult to listen too. The language was one thing, but the beats/noises that occur doesn't suit office listening (much like Area 33 from this week too).
Having said that, I listened to it at home this past week too, on several occassions, including a 5 hour block yesterday while doing household chores. I appreciate those who enjoy this type of music and think its getting more complex, etc. Good stuff. Its good to hear this type of music is evolving. However, it just isn't for me. I am glad I gave it an honest effort, but I suffered though most of it. Its not my type of music, and i can't see myself ever tuning back to Hip Hop Nation. I enjoyed Backspin MUCH more than this.
WTD 2006 Week 9 - 40 Hip Hop Nation
Linear Mode
