Wine And Hip Hop

Wine And Hip Hop

Author: Wine and Hip Hop Language: English Episodes: 114
In each episode of Wine And Hip Hop, host Jermaine Stone-an Emmy and James Beard Award-nominated personality-curates a unique conversation that lives at the intersection of culture and taste. This podcast brings together hip-hop artists and wine professionals for a dialogue that is as fluid and surprising as a great freestyle. The format is elegantly simple yet rich with discovery: a guest brings a meaningful song or a chosen bottle of wine to the table, and Jermaine selects the perfect counterpart. What unfolds is an organic, informative, and deeply entertaining discussion about the connections between a beat and a Bordeaux, a lyric and a vintage. The conversation explores personal stories, the craftsmanship behind both art forms, and the sensory experiences they evoke. It’s not about rigid rules or pretentious pairings, but about the shared passion and creativity that fuel hip-hop and winemaking. Listeners are invited into a space where expertise meets personal narrative, revealing how a track can change the taste of a wine and how a wine can deepen the feeling of a song. This is a podcast for the curious, for those who appreciate the layers in a complex blend or a masterful verse, and for anyone who believes the best moments are often accompanied by the right sound and the right glass.
Episodes
Wine and Hip Hop Episode 14: Terroir Squad Featuring Dominick Purnomo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:17
WHAT IS TERROIR? THIS WEEK JERMAINE SITS DOWN WITH SOMMELIER, RESTAURATEUR AND HIP HOP HEAD DOMINICK PURNOMO FOR AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, A CONCEPT THAT FLOWS THRO…
Episode 13: The Notorious Somm Featuring Dustin Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:51
What is a sommelier? This week we caught up Master Sommelier, Wine Merchant, and star of the Somm trilogy Dustin Wilson, to put us on about his favorite wine region, Northern Rhône. Although France is a long way from Bed…
Episode 12: Wheels of Steel Featuring Yannick Benjamin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:34
This week we chopped it up with Yannick Benjamin about his incredible journey into wine, how he blends wine and hip hop at his events and the impact of his charity Wheeling Forward. Yannick is a testament to the strength…
Episode 11: Deeply Rooted Featuring Andre Mack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:36
This week we sat down with the GOAT Andre Mack for a conversation about the true essence of WINE & HIP HOP. We discussed the origins of Andre Mack, upcoming book, new ventures, and what the hell he was doing at K-Ci & Jo…
Episode 10: 2018 Wine & Hip Hop Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
2018 has been a groundbreaking year in wine and hip hop culture. This week Jermaine breaks down the year’s best and brightest with the show’s co-creators Terrence Riley and Jerome Fenton at the first annual Wine & Hip Ho…
Episode 9: Wine Knowledge God - Featuring Manolo Rose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
Is Manolo Rose the Jura Region of rap? After being behind tracks like the New Year's anthem “Ball Drop," hits like “All About the Money” and co-signs from Memphis Bleek, Jay Z, and many more, we think so. Wine & Hip Hop…
Episode 8: Self Titled Featuring Lyle Fass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:23
Jermaine visits acclaimed wine importer and true hip hop head Lyle Fass for an introspective conversation about wine & hip hop. Each picks a song to base a wine pairing on, delving into the basics of wine appreciation, J…
Episode 7: The Illest Vintage In Hip Hop Featuring Tony Rock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
What is the illest vintage in hip hop? We hit Brooklyn’s legendary restaurant and nightclub Milk River with comedian Tony Rock to discuss beats, barz and Burgundy. Jermaine makes the case for 1998, drops jewels on naviga…