The Crate 808 Podcast

Missing the golden era of hip hop? The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s with lively debates around classic albums, arguments over Top 5 GOATs and interviews with instrumental people from the culture. Every week, join Kambi Thandi, a long-time hip hop head and pod producer, as he interviews insightful guests to provide a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a fresh look on the decade that shaped the genre.

Slept-On Wu-Tang: ‘The Sun’ Track Review | Ep. 188
May 27, 2025 – 38:36
Armand Hammer 3-Album Run w/ PremRock | Ep. 187
May 13, 2025 – 02:37:48
Slept-On Wu-Tang: ‘Careful (Click, Click)’ Track Review | Ep. 186
May 12, 2025 – 40:08
OutKast ‘Stankonia’ + Eminem ‘Marshall Mathers LP’ Album Reviews (Patreon Clip)
Feb 25, 2025 – 01:34:41
The Alchemist + Prodigy 'Bible Paper' Track Review w/ PremRock | Ep. 185
Jan 28, 2025 – 01:06:20
Hip Hop 2024 Awards Pt.2 Top 5 Albums, Verses, Songs, MVPs + More | Ep. 184
Dec 23, 2024 – 02:59:13
Hip Hop 2024 Awards Pt.1 Ka Tribute, Top 5 Albums + More | Ep. 184
Dec 23, 2024 – 02:38:56
Roc Marciano ‘Tek to a Mack’ Track Review w/ MidaZ the Beast | Ep. 183
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:39:46
Company Flow’s ‘Funcrusher Plus’ Album Review w/ Breeze Brewin, GENG PTP + Myke C-Town (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip)
Nov 12, 2024 – 01:38:32
‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Film Review: 50th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 182
Oct 29, 2024 – 02:23:17
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 181
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:48:27
'The Terminator' Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 180
Oct 7, 2024 – 02:07:23
MF DOOM Rapp Snitch Knishes + Gazzillion Ear + Great Day Track Reviews (Patreon Clip)
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:48:59
billy woods ‘Soundcheck’ Track Review w/ Ol’ Burger Beats | Ep. 179
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:20:30
Hip Hop Midyear Awards 2024 ft. Top 5 Albums, Songs, Verses, MVPs + More | Ep. 178
Jul 21, 2024 – 07:00:51
Roc Marciano's 3-Album Run ✨ | Ep. 177
Jun 18, 2024 – 02:52:51
Cypress Hill's 3-Album Run 💨 | Ep. 176
Jun 5, 2024 – 02:23:00
‘Alien’ Film Review: 45th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 175
May 30, 2024 – 01:53:03
Kendrick Lamar’s 3-Album Run | Ep. 174
May 21, 2024 – 03:06:38
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef: Reaction + Fallout 🤯 | Ep. 173
May 12, 2024 – 03:05:00
Common ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ + ‘Deltron 3030’ Reviews (Patreon Clip)
May 8, 2024 – 56:39
Top 5 Scarface Songs | Ep. 172
Apr 30, 2024 – 02:16:27
Roc Marciano ‘Doesn’t Last’ Track Review w/ AJ Suede | Ep. 171
Mar 26, 2024 – 01:01:05
'Shaun of the Dead' Film Review: 20th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 170
Mar 12, 2024 – 01:54:35
Nas ‘Stillmatic’ + Mos Def ‘The Ecstatic’ Reviews (Patreon Clip)
Mar 5, 2024 – 01:49:33
Mach-Hommy ‘Thank God’ Track Review w/ AJ Suede | Ep. 169
Feb 27, 2024 – 01:15:37
billy woods ‘The Eucharist’ Track Review w/ Blockhead | Ep. 168
Feb 13, 2024 – 01:38:05
90s Rap Classics for Aliens ft. Scarface, Bone Thugs, KMD, Coolio, The Lox | Ep. 167
Feb 6, 2024 – 02:12:38
GZA’s Wu-Tang Clan Legacy ft. Liquid Swords Album Review (Patreon Clip)
Jan 30, 2024 – 02:26:35
Best Horror of 2023 ft. What Rap Take Could Lead to Murder? | Ep. 166
Jan 23, 2024 – 01:40:03
Best Hip Hop Albums of 2023 ft. Songs, Verses, MVP of Year Pt.2 | Ep. 165
Dec 19, 2023 – 03:28:30
Best Hip Hop of 2023 - Part 1 | Ep. 165
Dec 19, 2023 – 02:13:13
billy woods ‘Christine’ Track Review w/ Defcee | Ep. 164
Dec 5, 2023 – 01:16:19
MF DOOM: Hey! + Lickupon + Red & Gold Track Reviews (Patreon Clip)
Nov 21, 2023 – 01:04:55
The Alchemist ‘We Gonna Make It’ + ‘Terry’ Track Reviews | Ep. 163
Nov 7, 2023 – 01:47:14
Top 5 Redman Songs 💨 | Ep. 162
Oct 24, 2023 – 02:25:30
Mick Jenkins Interview 🎙️ | Ep. 161
Oct 10, 2023 – 01:08:06
Nas ‘Magic 2 + 3’ and DJ Muggs ‘Soul Assassins 3’ Album Reviews | Ep. 160
Oct 3, 2023 – 01:32:40
Top 10 Raekwon Songs 💎 (Patreon Clip)
Sep 20, 2023 – 01:06:07
Top 5 Big Punisher Songs | Ep. 159
Sep 10, 2023 – 02:33:24
Trailer: Introducing...Stories About Songs with Kevin Beacham
Sep 8, 2023 – 02:45
MF DOOM's Masterpiece: ‘Lactose and Lecithin’ Track Review (Patreon Clip)
Aug 6, 2023 – 12:47
Top 5 A Tribe Called Quest Songs | Ep. 158
Jul 24, 2023 – 03:08:45
Could Raekwon Have Been as Big as Jay-Z? OB4CL 2 Review (Patreon Clip)
Jul 19, 2023 – 38:56
Best Rap Albums of 2023 So Far + Verses, Songs, MVPs, Features of Year | Ep. 157
Jul 8, 2023 – 03:55:14
90s Rap Classics for Aliens ft. Busta Rhymes, Biggie, EPMD, Def Squad | Ep. 156
Jun 26, 2023 – 01:34:23
Masta Ace’s 3-Album Run w/ Masta Ace | Ep. 155
Jun 20, 2023 – 01:42:12
Why I Love MF DOOM’s ‘All Caps’ (Patreon Clip)
May 29, 2023 – 16:17
Pan Amsterdam talks Kool Keith, Iggy Pop, ODB, Juvenile + 'Atlanta’ | Ep. 154
Apr 24, 2023 – 01:19:04
J Dilla’s ‘Show Me What You Got’ w/ Busta Rhymes Track Review (Patreon Clip)
Apr 15, 2023 – 09:47

Recent Reviews

Ostermiljr15

Dope hip hop pod

Cam knows his stuff and so do his guests. Always a good listen
TheRareElement

MF DOOM

MF DOOM TRIBUTE IS EVERYTHING
mary ann appigney

Awesome dope unique podcast

Dope cool music hop hop old school
smythspinitch

DOPE!

extremely informative, fun, positive and enthusiastic. GREAT convos. Must-listen pod!
Esha hall

OldSchool Heaven

I'm flying high with 10 toes on the ground after listening to the first episode!!! definitly a stroll down memory lane lol! And I'm not mad at your music knowledge either. Great job Crate 808. As a Boogie Down Bronx Baby, I was extremely entertained! Keep em coming!
MoeLaRosa

CoolviL

Crate808 was what I was looking for. Organic conversations from down to earth guys with great logical takes on why albums make sense. Find a podcast about one of your favorite artists and you will pick up on stories these guys have to share that you remember also. They create an inviting atmosphere in the podcast itself that makes you feel like your part of it. The only podcast I listen to right now.
Bleacheric

Nobody better in the game

Crate 808 is full of great sound, great topics and a smooth host. I feel so crazy nostalgic listening and I get the sense that you will too. So many songs and albums I had forgotten about and many others I’ve never heard. Well worth your time!