Mastermind Street Jam

The Mastermind Street Jam is an iconic radio program that aired from 1994-2001 on Energy 108. I recorded the program faithfully and digitized the tapes. There are over 100 episodes archived here.

  • Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 62

    Here’s Tape 62 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam episodes. This one was broadcast on Energy 108 back on May 21, 1996. Even though the show started at midnight on a school night, you had to stay up late enough to hit record so you could have some great hip-hop to spin the next…


  • Raekwon on Mastermind Street Jam (May ’96)

    Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan stopped by the Mastermind Street Jam on May 20, 1996. Here’s some hip-hop history for you. Live radio mixed by DJ Mastermind on Energy 108. Download this episode (for a limited time) or stream it with the player above. Did you miss any of the past episodes of Mastermind Street Jam?…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 60 (May 14, 1996)

    Tape 60 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam show. I titled this one Dainja! It originally aired on March 14, 1996 on Energy 108 in Canada. DJ Mastermind threw down some great hip-hop jams every week. This was no exception. Press play and enjoy the show! WARNING – Explicit Lyrics and Mature Content Download…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 59

    Mastermind held down the show solo for a few episodes while Big Matt was on vacation, but he’s back for this episode of Mastermind Street Jam. Featuring new music (at the time) by 25 Ta Life, Akinyele, Artifacts, Busta Rhymes, Heather B, Kool G Rap, O.C. Real Live, Redman, Wu-Tang Clan, and more. Original Air…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Out for Dolo

    Mastermind is out for dolo in this edition of Mastermind Street Jam. He held down the show by himself once again and blessed us with some brand new hip-hop This is just one tape from my vast collection. I share a new one here every week. Enjoy the trip down memory lane. Original Air Date…


  • Mastermind Street Jam with DJ DRK

    Last week, Russell Peters took over the helm of the Mastermind Street Jam and blessed us with a great hour of hip-hop mixed live on the radio. This week, DRK is commanding the ship and jumping on the 1s and 2s. Mastermind is still hosting the program, so don’t fret. And remember to come back…


  • The Russell Peters Street Jam (1996)

    Welcome to The Russell Peters Street Jam. That’s right, the comedian is back and this time he takes things over. This is another episode that I wished I hadn’t cut the talking out of so it could fit on one side of a 90 minute cassette. This episode features music by . . . Big…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 55

    This week should feature Tape 54 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam episodes but for some reason the cassette is missing. I have the case with the tracklisting, but no tape. I have no idea where it could have gone. Oh well, here is Tape 55 featuring music by . . . Ahmad, AZ,…


  • Mastermind – Hit Me With That!

    Relive some classic hip-hop radio with this freshly digitized cassette of my collection of the Mastermind Street Jam episodes. Featuring new music (at the time of broadcast) from . . . Beatnuts, Cash Money Click, Casual, Coolio, De La Soul, Erick Sermon, Ghostface, Heltah Skeltah, Large Professor, Mobb Deep, O.C., Royal Flush, Smooth Da Hustla,…


  • Tape 52 – Mastermind Street Jam

    Here’s tape 52 of my collection of the Mastermind Street Jam. I have been having fun digitizing these tapes. I share a new on every Monday and we’re not even halfway through my collection yet. This one originally aired on Energy 108 back on April 15, 1996 and features music by Bahamadia, Boogiemonsters De La…