Chino XL

Not many, if any, straddle the line between obscurity and royalty like Chino XL. For many Chino is one of the best lyricist to ever touch a microphone. For others he is just the guy that Tupac dissed at the end of "Hit Em Up". He is Hip-Hop's forgotten son. (Maybe) He is also a Hip-Hop legend. (Definitely) Hip-Hop Hidden Gems podcast is back with a full length episode, and it is action packed! Join TheMoJoKing & Willie Freeman as they discuss the thin line between success & "selling out". Following that discussion the focus turns onto the great and misunderstood Chino XL. Some of the topics discussed include: - Chino's early life & how he transformed his pain into a strength. - His connections to New Jersey Hip-Hop royalty. - His controversial debut album "Here to Save You All". - The perfection within the chaos of "Kreep". - Chino being compared to Eminem - "Riiiot!". How did Chino XL & Ras Kass get together? - Tupac vs Chino XL. A FULL breakdown. - Chino's follow up album "I Told You So" - Is there a story within his album covers? Willie is convinced there is. - The biggest mistake of the 2nd album. And it is HUGE! - The absolute greatness of Chino XL! And why he may need to be taken is small doses. - What is Chino XL doing today? Big things! - Chino's interaction with Hip-Hop Hidden Gems. - And of course the Hidden Gem song selection! All of that and much more, including Rick Rubin, a comic book & a gerbil. Hip-Hop Hidden Gems is bringing it all! Please LIKE AND

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Chino XL is an episode from Hip-Hop Hidden Gems by 19 Media Group.

This episode is 60:59 long.

This episode was published on Sep 14, 2022.

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