The Vault: Classic Music Reviews Podcast

03/07/2024

Our Season finale was full of gems as we were joined by our brother to give us what the temperature was in Chicago when Da Brat dropped in ‘94 and what price it gave The Chi to have one of their one making noise in the National scene. Check out our Season 6 finale where we review “Funkdafied” as it turns 30!

02/07/2024

New Episode! "Da Brat: Funkdafied (1994). A Platinum Plaque Fit For A Lady."

In our Season 6 finale, B. Cox is joined by Mac from MacTasticTV to review Chicago lady emcee Da Brat 's debut album Funkdafied as it turns 30. Hailing from the west side of "The Chi", Da Brat got her chance at a deal when sh...

In our Season 6 finale, B. Cox is joined by Mac from MacTasticTV to review Chicago lady emcee Da Brat 's debut album Funkdafied as it turns 30. Hailing from the wes…

11/06/2024

New Episode! "B.O.N.E. Thugs & Harmony: Creepin On Ah Come Up (1994). The Last Disciples of Eazy"

B. Cox is joined by Mac of MactasticTV to review B.O.N.E Thugs & Harmony's debut EP Creepin On Ah Come Up as it turns 30. Follow MacTasticTV on Youtube Follow MacTasticTV on IG MacTasticTV LinkTree Visit The Vault Classic Mus...

B. Cox is joined by Mac of MactasticTV to review B.O.N.E Thugs & Harmony's debut EP Creepin On Ah Come Up as it turns 30. Follow MacTasticTV on Youtube Follow MacTa…

21/05/2024

New Episode! "Jeru The Damaja: The Sun Rises In The East (1994)."

B Cox reviews Jeru The Damaja's classic debut album The Sun Rises In The East As It Turns 30. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Buy Exclusive The Vault Podcast Merchandise! www.vaultclassicp...

B Cox reviews Jeru The Damaja's classic debut album The Sun Rises In The East As It Turns 30. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com B…

22/04/2024

New Episode! "OutKast's Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik Turns 30"

B. Cox reflects on OutKast 's classic debut album Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik turning 30 in the aftermath of the passing of Rico Wade , Dungeon Family leader and 1/3 of the production trio Organized Noize , which produced ...

B. Cox reflects on OutKast 's classic debut album Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik turning 30 in the aftermath of the passing of Rico Wade , Dungeon Family leader and…

15/04/2024

New Episode! "Nas's Illmatic (1994) Turns 30 (feat. TROY Podcast)"

B. Cox is joined once again by Miguel and Christina of TROY Podcast to discuss Nas 's iconic debut album Illmatic turning 30. They discuss its standing among hip-hop's all-time great albums, how it affected Nas's career in th...

B. Cox is joined once again by Miguel and Christina of TROY Podcast to discuss Nas 's iconic debut album Illmatic turning 30. They discuss its standing among hip-ho…

25/03/2024

New Episode! "Pop Culture Corner! Above The Rim (1994) at 30"

B. Cox is joined by special guests Christina & Miguel of TROY (They Reminisce Over You) Podcast to discuss the cult-classic basketball film Above The Rim as it turns 30. Written by Barry Michael Cooper and the late director J...

B. Cox is joined by special guests Christina & Miguel of TROY (They Reminisce Over You) Podcast to discuss the cult-classic basketball film Above The Rim as it turn…

18/03/2024

New Episode! "Usher: Confessions (2004). Lightning In a Bottle"

B. Cox and Domo review Usher 's Confessions as it turns 20. After his successful third album 8701, Usher underwent a number of changes in his life including his breakup from his girlfriend Chili from TLC and he was soon to be...

B. Cox and Domo review Usher 's Confessions as it turns 20. After his successful third album 8701, Usher underwent a number of changes in his life including his bre…

04/03/2024

New Episode! "Gang Starr: Hard To Earn (1994). Operation Mass Appeal"

B. Cox reviews Gang Starr 's classic fourth album Hard To Earn as it turns 30. After the critical success of 1992's Daily Operation , Guru and DJ Premier took a brief hiatus to pursue individual projects. Guru launched his Ja...

B. Cox reviews Gang Starr 's classic fourth album Hard To Earn as it turns 30. After the critical success of 1992's Daily Operation , Guru and DJ Premier took a bri…

19/02/2024

New Episode! "Eminem: The Slim Shady LP (1999). The Age of Slim Shady Begins"

B. Cox and Domo review Eminem 's sophomore album The Slim Shady LP as it turns 25. The now legendary emcee was just a little know upstart white rapper from Detroit when he clew up the underground scene by tearing through the ...

B. Cox and Domo review Eminem 's sophomore album The Slim Shady LP as it turns 25. The now legendary emcee was just a little know upstart white rapper from Detroit …

12/02/2024

New Episode! "Zhané: Pronounced Jay-Nay (1994). "Gonna Make You Move & Groove""

B. Cox is joined once again by Van Everette of The Scenario Radio Show to review 90s R&B duo Zhané's debut album Pronounced Jah-Nay as it turns 30. The two vocalists, Renee Neuville and Jean Norris , met each other while stud...

B. Cox is joined once again by Van Everette of The Scenario Radio Show to review 90s R&B duo Zhané's debut album Pronounced Jah-Nay as it turns 30. The t…

05/02/2024

New Episode! "Kanye West-The College Dropout: A Birth Within "The Dynasty""

In our premiere of Season 6, we welcome Van Everette from The Scenario Radio Show review Kanye West 's debut classic album The College Dropout as it turns 20. After serving in the background as a producer for many of Roc-A-Fe...

In our premiere of Season 6, we welcome Van Everette from The Scenario Radio Show review Kanye West 's debut classic album The College Dropout as it turn…

26/12/2023

New Episode! "2023 Year End Review: '93, 98 & '03 Rankings"

In the last episode of the year, B. Cox and J.Owe give their personal rankings and honorable mentions for hip-hop and R&B albums for the 1993, 1998 and 2003. A reminder that next year, we will be moving to a seasonal format. ...

In the last episode of the year, B. Cox and J.Owe give their personal rankings and honorable mentions for hip-hop and R&B albums for the 1993, 1998 and 2…

18/12/2023

New Episode! "DMX: Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998). The Era of X"

B. Cox and J Owe look back at the late DMX 's second studio album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood as it turns 25. After setting the industry on fire during the previous year and a half and the explosive success of his de...

B. Cox and J Owe look back at the late DMX 's second studio album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood as it turns 25. After setting the industry on fire…

27/11/2023

New Episode! "Jay-Z: The Black Album (2003). "On that note,I'm leavin' after this song""

B. Cox reminisces about Jay-Z 's eight album The Black Album as it turns 20. Heading into this album, it was being touted as Jay-Z last album as he was to "retire" to take up the mantle of president of Def Jam Records after t...

20/11/2023

New Episode! "Snoop Doggy Dogg: Do******le (1993). It's More Than Hype..."

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at at the momentous occasion of Snoop Doggy Dogg' s classic debut album Do******le as it turns 30. Fresh off the heels of his breakthrough performance on several tracks on Dr. Dre 's The Chronic re...

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at at the momentous occasion of Snoop Doggy Dogg' s classic debut album Do******le as it turns 30. Fresh off the heels of his…

13/11/2023

New Episode! "A Tribe Called Quest: Midnight Marauders (1993). "Linden Boulevard Represent, Represent...""

The crew reviews A Tribe Called Quest 's classic third album Midnight Marauders as it turns 30. Off the heels of their groundbreaking sophomore debut, 1991's The Low End Theory , the group rebounded to put through what many t...

The crew reviews A Tribe Called Quest 's classic third album Midnight Marauders as it turns 30. Off the heels of their groundbreaking sophomore debut, 19…

06/11/2023

New Episode! "Wu-Tang Clan: Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993). "The Rugged Lands of Shaolin""

The crew reviews the almighty Wu-Tang Clan and their iconic classic debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) as it turns 30. After doing what seemed the impossible to assemble a supergroup of emcees hailing from Staten Isl...

The crew reviews the almighty Wu-Tang Clan and their iconic classic debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) as it turns 30. After doing what seemed t…

23/10/2023

New Episode! "Black Moon: Enta Da Stage (1993). "Straight from Crooklyn...better know as Brooklyn""

B. Cox and J Owe look back at Black Moon 's debut classic album Enta Da Stage as it turns 30. The Brooklyn trio made up of DJ/producer DJ Evil Dee and emcees Buckshot (fka Buckshot Shorty) and 5ft began their journey in high ...

B. Cox and J Owe look back at Black Moon 's debut classic album Enta Da Stage as it turns 30. The Brooklyn trio made up of DJ/producer DJ Evil Dee and em…

09/10/2023

New Episode! "OutKast: Aquemini (1998). "Until They Close The Curtain...""

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at OutKast' s classic third album Aquemini as it turns 25. After the success of their sophomore album, 1996's ATLiens , Andre and Big Boi both had major life events that affected their outlooks and...

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at OutKast' s classic third album Aquemini as it turns 25. After the success of their sophomore album, 1996's ATLiens , Andre…

02/10/2023

New Episode! "Jay-Z: Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life (1998). Superstardom Awaits"

B. Cox and Domo review Jay-Z 's third album Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life as it turns 25. Looking to improve on his commercial success from Vol. 1...In My Lifetime , Jay-Z looked to bring on new producers to give his album the com...

B. Cox and Domo review Jay-Z 's third album Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life as it turns 25. Looking to improve on his commercial success from Vol. 1...In My Lif…

25/09/2023

New Episode! "Souls Of Mischief: 93 Til Infinity (1993). "This is how we chill...""

B. Cox and J.Owe look back at Oakland rap group Souls of Mischief debut album 93 Til Infinity as it turns 30. In the midst of a coastal emergence and commercial recognition in both southern California and the Bay-Area, the te...

B. Cox and J.Owe look back at Oakland rap group Souls of Mischief debut album 93 Til Infinity as it turns 30. In the midst of a coastal emergence and com…

18/09/2023

New Episode! "BONUS EPISODE: September 29, 1998 (9-29-98). A Day To Go Down In History"

In this bonus episode, B. Cox looks back at one of the greatest and consequential hip-hop release dates on the last 25 years: September 29, 1998. On this date, five highly anticipated hip-hop albums hit the stores: Jay-Z 's V...

In this bonus episode, B. Cox looks back at one of the greatest and consequential hip-hop release dates on the last 25 years: September 29, 1998. On this…

28/08/2023

New Episode! "Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). Beyond Our Wildest Dreams"

B Cox reviews Lauryn Hill 's classic debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as turns 25. After a a breakout classic album The Score with The Fugees and a worldwide successful tour, the singer-emcee found herself at a cro...

B Cox reviews Lauryn Hill 's classic debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as turns 25. After a a breakout classic album The Score with The Fugees …

21/08/2023

New Episode! "Tha Alkaholiks: 21 & Over (1993). "Likwit" Hip-Hop from L.A."

B. Cox reviews West Coast hip-hop trio Tha Alkaholiks debut album 21 & Over , as it turns 30. The trio, made up of emcees Tash, E-Swift and J-Ro , formed in the late 1980s and were mentored by legend King Tee . After signing ...

B. Cox reviews West Coast hip-hop trio Tha Alkaholiks debut album 21 & Over , as it turns 30. The trio, made up of emcees Tash, E-Swift and J-Ro , formed…

15/08/2023

BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🚨🚨🚨We celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop by taking a look back at the history, sharing our favorite albums and most tragic losses by decade! 🎙

15/08/2023

New Episode! "BONUS EPISODE: Hip-Hop Celebrating 50 Years-A Perspectiv"

B. Cox pays homage to hip-hop as it turns 50 years old. For much of the year, the recognized beginning of the genre, culture and societal phenomenon called hip-hop has been celebrated, lauded and congratulated worldwide for c...

B. Cox pays homage to hip-hop as it turns 50 years old. For much of the year, the recognized beginning of the genre, culture and societal phenomenon call…

11/08/2023

50 Years after DJ Kool Herc prolonged the break on “Give it Up and Turnit A Loose” on the turntables, life has never been the same. 50 years later and you still can’t believe that hip-hop could take it this far.

From all of the crew here at “The Vault”, we send blessed birthday recognition to 50 Years of Hip-Hop: the genre and culture that changed music, fashion, society and the world as we know it. We’ll be back with a special episode commentating our favorites over 50 years and will be back with more reviews of the Classics!

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24/07/2023

New Episode! "Toni Braxton: Toni Braxton (1993). "There Can Only Be One...""

B. Cox and Domo fondly recollect on Toni Braxton 's classic self-titled debut album as it turns 30. The Maryland native, who started in an R&B group with her now famous sisters, made her name first known after her standout pe...

B. Cox and Domo fondly recollect on Toni Braxton 's classic self-titled debut album as it turns 30. The Maryland native, who started in an R&B group with…

17/07/2023

New Episode! "Maxwell: Embya (1998). "Drown Deep In Love..." (feat. Alise and JR of The R&B Reps)"

B. Cox is joined once again by Alise and JR of the R&B Representers to reminisce on Maxwell's sophomore album Embrya as it turns 25. After amazing the music industry with his classic debut Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite just two ...

B. Cox is joined once again by Alise and JR of the R&B Representers to reminisce on Maxwell's sophomore album Embrya as it turns 25. After amazing the mu…