Episodes
A Retro Introduction
The Big La spins the best of his personal collection - unavailable online until now.
58:21
Fuck The Police
An unforgettable and totally original mix through the history of, well, the title says it all!
57:23
History Continues
The Big La mixes you through another imaginarium of rare and historically immersive deep cuts.
47:36
Posses, Crews & Cliques
Get to know best Rap groups of all time, as a true historian on subject expertly mixes through them.
1:23:42
What's Beef?
Prepare your ears. The Big La digs deep for another historical mix - these are the hardest beef tracks of all time.
58:50
The Likwit Crew
The Big La composes this themed mix out of tracks appreciating The Likwit Crew.
48:56
Hood Athems Pt. 1
Todd Kelly brings you this month's dose of swagger with original hood anthems from Dr Dre, 2Pac, Crooklyn Dodgers and more.
48:22
Boot Camp Click
Here's the latest Retro Rap mix straight out of Illinois, USA.
44:08
Classic Set
Todd Digital is back with some heat straight out of the US! Featuring Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Redman and more.
46:26
Old School
Todd Digital is back with some classics, featuring Dr. Dre, Redman, Common, Ice Cube and more.
1:00:58
Gumbo
The Big La drop's an Old School Rap gumbo mix. Random crate selections for the year-end retro Rap mix.
1:00:40
EPMD Posse Mix Pt. 1
A whole audio history of the Brentwood, New York legendary Rap troop has been prepared for you by The Big La. Tune in!
55:34
Love Of My Life
The Big La returns with huge hits from the likes of Erykah Badu, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots and Notorious B.I.G.
46:14
1992
Todd Digital comes through with big hits from Common, Dr. Dre, Redman and Ice Cube.
1:00:53
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On Retro Raps, Todd Kelley a.k.a The Big La takes you on expertly mixed journeys through Hip Hop history. The series tells key stories weaved into the tapestry of Hip Hop history, primarily through the very music that made these threads up. No one is more suited to guide you through these audio delights than The Big La himself, with a wealth of experience in the Hip Hop world spanning decades. You'll have one of the most well-listened and relaxed pair of ears in the building after sampling a few of these joints!