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Hip Hop World Cup

Hip Hop World Cup

Danny Phillips

Hip Hop World Cup is the podcast that pits golden-age hip-hop tracks and albums against each other in a contest to find the ultimate champions! In each episode, classic joints from hip-hop’s golden age battle each other in head-to-head matches, where we debate them and vote for our favourite. Join life-long hip-hop fans Danny, Steve and James as they deep-dive into the most beloved rap music of the 1990s, celebrating the greatest beats, producers, rhymes and rappers.

53 - EXTRA TIME #5: The NWA Tournament
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  • 53 - EXTRA TIME #5: The NWA Tournament

    Our latest Shootout episode about goated producer and rapper DR DRE was recorded live at the Compton Swap Meet, where we enchanted the punters with our incisive, in-depth analysis of Dre’s G-Funk bangers (go back and listen if you haven’t already).

    But after the show, things turned nasty when Steve incensed a local pimp who questioned the quality of the merch we sold him – made worse by Larry’s attempts to pacify him using the local accent.

    The resulting scuffle saw fifty Compton residents – some gang members, some bored bystanders – chase Danny, Larry and Steve across California for 100 miles before the trio gave them the slip and ducked inside an abandoned TK Maxx.

    While waiting for the braying mob to pass, your hosts whipped out their mics and laid down an extra 42 minutes of blistering audio content.

    The result is something that’s never been attempted in the history of British podcasting – an epic 16-song tournament to determine the greatest NWA track of all time.

    Yes, Danny subjectively hand-picked the 16 songs from Straight Outta Compton, 100 Miles and Runnin’and Efil4zaggin, eliminating all the shit ones. And yes, Steve’s takes are as mental as ever. But if you want a robust, impassioned exploration of the world’s most dangerous group from three dyed-in-the-wool NWA super-fans, then you’ve come to the right place.

    You’re about to witness the strength of hip-hop knowledge – hit play now!

    WEBSITE:

    https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com

    EMAIL:

    ⁠hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com

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    Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠ 

    Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠

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    Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 - 42min
  • 52 - SHOOTOUT 13: Dr Dre

    For our SOLO SHOOTOUT about legendary producer and rapper DR DRE, we decamped to the Compton Swap Meet to not only podcast from the city where Dre made his name but also to flog some water-damaged Hip Hop World Cup shirts, rehome a couple AK-47s and trade our surplus Panini football stickers.

    So why did we blow FIFA’s entire travel budget on this episode? Well, for SHOOTOUT hosts Danny, Larry and Steve, this is the big one. Dre and his group NWAplayed a formative role in their hip-hop upbringing, seducing these young scamps with tales of street crime, police brutality and some good old-fashioned misogyny – something that felt only too relatable to three schoolboys from a seaside town in Devon.

    It’s not hard to understand why Dre looms so large over the world of hip-hop. As a founding member of NWA, he helped drag gangsta rap into the mainstream before striking out on his own with The Chronic, an album that practically invented the G-Funk sound and turned Snoop Doggy Dogg into a superstar. Then came 2001, proving that Dre could reinvent himself for a new millennium without missing a beat – or indeed, a bassline.

    But Dre’s greatest talent might just be spotting talent in others. From Snoop to Eminem and 50 Cent, he’s helped launch some of the biggest careers in rap history, all while maintaining his own status as hip-hop royalty. Add in a billion-dollar business empire and a knack for making beats that sound like they’ve been delivered from the future, and you’ve got a man whose influence stretches far beyond the recording studio.

    In this episode we pit ten of our favourite and most chat-worthy songs from Dre’s illustrious catalogue against each other in a series of one-on-one matches, discussing every song in-depth along the way. We then tot up our TruSkore™ ratings for the five winning tracks to determine which one wins a $20 sack of indo and a $35 gift certificate to the Compton Swap Meet.

    For us, every day is Dre Day (and everybody’s celebratin’), so why not make this Tha Next Episode you listen to and hit play? You won’t regret it!

    TRACKS

      Dr Dre – Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang Dr Dre – Deeez Nuuuts Dr Dre – Bitches Ain’t ShitDr Dre & Ice Cube – Natural Born KillazDr Dre – Still D.R.E.Snoop Doggy Dogg – Murder Was The CaseSnoop Doggy Dogg – Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)Snoop Doggy Dogg – Doggy Dogg WorldThe D.O.C. – It’s Funky EnoughThe West Coast All Stars – We’re All In The Same Gang

    SHOOTOUT SPOTIFY PLAYLIST (Dr Dre):

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wznBEwKzQ1dWBfOFTQW6e?si=_ClAlC7iRO-1-FCsD7Jzjg

    WEBSITE:

    https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com

    EMAIL:

    ⁠hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com

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    Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 1h 39min
  • 51 - EXTRA TIME #4: RZA

    Ninety minutes of robust discussion about Wu-Tang mastermind RZA in our latest SHOOTOUT episode left us feeling physically drained, with multiple injuries all strangely centred around the groin area.

    But thanks to a rigorous rub-down from a bloke who claimed to be a masseur and a generous slug of Lucozade Sport, we were ready to go again for an extra 30 minutes of RZA-themed fun and games.

    In this EXTRA TIME bonus episode, we sign Wu-Tang members to our squads in Steve’s What’s The Scenario; play Winner Stays On to choose the best Wu-Tang verses and affiliate names; and round things off with a quiz so tricky it makes Only Connect look like Tipping Point.

    Hit play and find out why Hip Hop World Cup ain’t nothing ta F’ with…

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    Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978

    Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 27min
  • 50 - SHOOTOUT 12: RZA

    In this SOLO SHOOTOUT we salute one of hip-hop’s most influential figures – RZA. As the mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, he created one of the most distinctive sounds in hip-hop history, building dark, gritty beats from dusty soul samples and kung fu movies.

    His crazy run of classics, from Wu-Tang’s 36 Chambersin 1993 to Wu-Tang Forever in 1997, hit hip-hop like an East Coast earthquake – an unprecedented streak of quality and consistency that shook up the sound and changed the game forever.

    But his influence goes far beyond production. As a rapper, writer, actor and visionary, he helped turn Wu-Tang into a cultural phenomenon whose influence reached far beyond hip-hop.

    To honour our esteemed artist, we pulled out all the stops and convinced (OK, blackmailed) ITV to let us record this episode in their swanky World Cup studio overlooking New York, the city where RZA made his name.

    If you’re new to the pod, SHOOTOUTworks like this: we select 10 RZA productions that face each other in a series of one-on-one duels. We rate them, debate them and pick a winner using the three-man vote. We then tot up our TruSkore ratings for the five winners on Steve’s trusty abacus to find the overall champion.

    Along the way, we also explore the mysterious Glaciers of Ice sample that eluded spotters for years, examine RZA’s idiosyncratic rapping style and try to unpack what makes his productions so unique – with intermittent yet insightful analysis from our usual panel of football pundits.

    Ten productions. Five duels of the iron mic. One champion. So bring da ruckus and hit play!

    TRACKS

      Wu-Tang Clan – Uzi (Pinky Ring)Method Man feat Mary J Blige – I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need To Get By (Razor Sharp Mix)Raekwon – Glaciers Of IceRaekwon – KnuckleheadzRaekwon – Incarcerated ScarfacesWu-Tang Clan – 7th Chamber Part IIWu-Tang Clan – TriumphGZA – 4th ChamberMethod Man – Bring The PainGravediggaz – Diary Of A Madman

    SHOOTOUT SPOTIFY PLAYLIST (RZA):

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tZeHhzekLidEUCgQsuTVu?si=oNUdPuHQQ6aNiR7dPSUmnA

    WEBSITE:

    https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com

    EMAIL:

    ⁠hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com

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    Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 1h 37min
  • 49 - REPLAY #8: Eric B & Rakim ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ vs LL Cool J ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ (1990)

    Welcome to Hip Hop World Cup REPLAY – your chance to revisit classic matches between golden-age rap albums from the Hip Hop World Cup vault!

    This episode is a heavyweight bout between two landmark albums from 1990 – Eric B & Rakim's Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em and LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out.

    One reaffirmed Rakim's reputation as hip-hop's greatest lyricist. The other marked LL's spectacular comeback, reminding everyone exactly why he was a superstar (although we're still not allowed to call it a comeback).

    These albums showcased two of the finest MCs of their generation and helped redefine what it meant to be an elite rapper. One raised the bar for lyrical complexity, the other proved that swagger, charisma and commercial success didn't have to come at the expense of skills.

    And let's not forget Eric B's pivotal role in all this. His ability to make a cup of tea that met Rakim's EXACTING standards during the recording sessions was second to none. Only joking – Rakim drank coffee.

    So now, after all these years, we finally decide once and for all which of these two albums takes the belt and which is left on the canvas with blood dribbling from its mouth. You're welcome.

    Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic clash!

    WEBSITE:

    ⁠⁠https://hiphopworldcup.podview.com⁠⁠

    EMAIL:

    hiphopworldcuppod@gmail.com

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/HipHopWorldCup⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW ON YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE:

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-hop-world-cup/id1589610632⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6aBAonIjzVh1zr27q733yK⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Please rate and review Hip-Hop World Cup on Apple, Spotify or your podcast app of choice, which will help raise our visibility and give the podcast ‘mass appeal’.

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow and holler at us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode or talk 90s hip-hop in general:

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    Beats and stings by Danny Phillips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/dannyphillips1978⁠

    Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 23min
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