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15th Aug 2025

Flowback 20: November 1, 1997 – Mase, Mo’ Problems, and Mega Collabs

Tré takes you back to November 1, 1997, a week when hip-hop’s sound was expanding in every direction. From Mack 10’s West Coast backyard anthem to Lil’ Kim’s all-star remix, from Bone Thugs’ harmonized reflections to Mase riding high at number one, this countdown is packed with heavy hitters and unforgettable moments. Along the way, we dig into the innovation shaping the charts, the collabs that felt like events, and the tracks that defined an era.

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Flowback 20
From Gen X Productions comes Flowback 20—the hip-hop countdown that rewinds to the beats, bars, and bangers that shaped a generation. Every two weeks, host Tré takes you back to a legendary week in the 90s or 2000s, counting down the Top 20 rap and hip-hop tracks that ruled the charts, the clubs, and the culture.

From the golden age to the ringtone era, from gritty street anthems to glossy crossovers, Flowback 20 brings the energy, the stories, and the memories behind the music. Whether you were there the first time or just discovering the legends, each countdown drops you straight into the moment when hip-hop wasn’t just on the charts—it was the charts.

Stay connected @Flowback20 and flow back with us.

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