The Carr Waxx audio podcasts talks about music as it was when Hip Hop was beginning with two brothers chiming in then with a father and son sharing their perspectives of different genres and sounds. We jump into many other topics with other people but overall its our life in hip hop from NYC, Europe and back to the US. Thanks for taking the time to stop by

• YOUNG THUG: SO MUCH FUN

   

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    Sean and I jumps into one of my favorite southern rappers. This new release is full of features and Sean reveals the secret sauce. J. Cole produced album. Interesting review and our different perspective.

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• YBN CORDAE - The Lost Boy

   

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    Sean and I finally get to YBN Cordae and we discuss where he ranks with the freshman of the year and the type of release he has out right now. With the amount of features he has on this new release. do we really get to hear his talent?

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• K.R.I.T. IZ HERE

   

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    2 years ago, Sean introduced me formally to Big K.R.I.T  with his release "4eva is a mighty long time."  Now he drops something in this weak season of releases for us to digest and see how this release refers back to his 2010 mixtape "K.R.I.T Wuz Here".  My thoughts is, I'm judging it on what he is releasing now.  I didn't go back but Sean has his opinion.  Especially since he's a fan.

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• MAXO KREAM - BRANDON BANKS

   

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    Sean introduces the new release by MAXO Kream. The Houston story teller gets personal but for some reason still sounds familiar like a Quality Control production. We jump on this 15 track release.

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• REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III (DREAMVILLE & J. COLE)

   

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    You already know we criticize Dreamville for lack of promotion and weak promotion. But mad love to a lot of their artist and the King sitting on top J.Cole. So this massive compilation release with so many surprises that I couldn't get to the end until I rewinded so many of these cuts that it too me a few days to take it all in. Any way here it is.

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• HipHop into Mainstream

   

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    This introduction to Carr Waxx starts with the classic hits of Chic and the Sugar Hill Gang. The 70's and 80's were a time of street DJ's building their skills and competing against each other for crowd dominance. Mark and Michael discuss their experience with these records and during that era

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• Bob James, Hip Hop's Musical Genius

   

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    This episode is all about one of the most influential artist to hip Hop. Bob James is one of the most sampled artist in Hip Hop history. He helped create a growing industry into a full fledge genre. We talk about how he influenced us and some of the popular artist that he influenced with many of his albums.

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• Break Beats and Roller Rink Artists

   

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    This episode we look at some unknown one and done artist that shined during their time but faded away in to oblivion. These artist was a must have for artist and filler and ensured they would keep dancers and B Boys on the floor until we could begin playing the main attractions. We discuss our struggles and how we had to keep up with the changing trends of hip Hop music

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• Introducing Flying Lotus

   

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    This episode we talk about Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison). A Hip Hop instrumentalist that has become a hip hop darling because of his work. I followed him from Pandora to purchasing his work currently. With the new artist coming out copying his style and the people on his label. I wanted to give this Producer/artist/DJ/ etc., the credit that he deserves

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• Masters of the Nuyorican Soul Experience

   

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    This episode uncovers the creativity of a pair of remix djs that evolved into producers in their own right. Louie Vega and Kenny Gonzales were two of the clubs hottest house/dance djs out of NYC. Their Latin roots and creative style propelled them to a higher level in music production. As producers and eventually record label owners, these two became sort after by many artists. We talk about the history they created.

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• World (Music) Invasion of the 70's - 80's

   

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    This session starts the conversation about our look at the Global music invasion that changed the outlook of the US as well as how the world became a part of our music community. Our preparation, thoughts and ideas are compiled to prepare for the actual session

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• World (Music) Invasion of the 70's and 80's II

   

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    This session we go through many of the World artist that influenced the US with their interpretation of our music as well as their own sound that we began to embraced and add to our brand of music. My brother and I talk about a lot of them and how even MTV had a big part with introducing their music and how we started listening and seeing music.

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• The Get Down (podcast)

   

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    This session is the review of the show on Netflix called The Get Down. A hip hop anthology of the birth of Hop hop. From Graffiti to hip hop on records. We talk about our life during that time and what we saw through the eyes of children at that time. Became the reality of what is being seen today. We explore this with my Brother Mark as well as my Wife Alicia.

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• Live Dj's Session #1

   

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    *This is a repeat of an older review done by my brother and I from 2016*This episodes starts the series on Live DJ's that move crowds and not play music. We talk to DJ Ant Live of Harlem and how he still does DJing with the classic 1200's and how true DJ's are still moving the crowds. We do a round table with Ant Live and get his views on the art today.

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• J.Cole new Review

   

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    4 Your Eyes Only plunges deep into J. Cole's soul. You can clearly hear it in his voice - pleading testifying, on the verge of cracking. At Center stage with no featured guest, The North Carolina rapper speaks out on social ills, black lives and doing the right thing in a world of wrong.
    We plunge into this amazing artist with a old hip hop head and a Generation X perspective. Sean and I give props to a hip hop artist with a CD well made We revisit this because of the new release of the new K.O.D

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• New Age, Neo Rock Hip Hop or What?

   

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    This episode we talk about a few rappers/entertainers that are changing the sound of hip hop and is this just a phase that the distributors are allowing or is this a change that will be able to move Hip Hop to a different space. These unique entertainers we talk about moves between rap, vocals and unique production to enhance their style and their personality. Here's our thoughts

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• CHRISETTE MICHELE & THE BLACK COMMUNITY

   

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    This podcast we discuss the hot topic of Chrisette Michele and her controversial singing at Trumps inauguration. Well actually just one of the functions of the day of inauguration. As twisted as it sounds, our thoughts are she could have spun the situation in her favor if she didn't sing but she didn't, and even now after she did sing she could have done some things to help her appeal. We debate the issue as well as bring humor to a sad situation.

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• Sneakers?? A billion dollar industry

   

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    This session we sit down and talk to some Sneaker heads about their experience and passion in the sneaker game. This isn't the full out obsession of sneakers that rule their everyday lives, but definitely a passion and a card carrying sneaker head. We sit and talk to some folks that will share their thoughts and history withthe sneaker game and talk to us about their love for these rubber soled gems

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• Future vs Migos

   

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    This session Sean and Raymond join me to discuss two of Atlanta's hot artist The Migos and Future. We discuss their impact in the game and who and what they are to the game and local ATaliens that support their home team. We kinda go through our thoughts about their new CD's.

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• Rick Ross vs. Drake New releases

   

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    On this podcast Sean and I get pleasantly surprised by two new releases that we decided to review. The Mega Star Drake and there'll know and respected Rick Ross. We swing it back and forth and have a humorous and entertaining discussion on these two artist. You Might be surprised by our points of views.

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• Kendrick Lamar & Big Sean new releases

   

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    On this podcast Sean and I tackle one of the hotest Rap artist out right now. Kendrick Lamar. His new album Damn has just been released and go through our weekly scrutiny of the artist and production. You may know this was a highly anticipated album and we see his growth in this new release. O and we talk about Big Sean's new release as well.

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• Joey Bada$$ & Logic (fresh new artist)

   

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    On this session of CarrWaxx, Sean and I discuss two upcoming artist in the rap game that are moving in different directions but are building a name for themselves with their unique brand and style. With a few albums under their belt we address the new LP's under the current conditions in our world. We throw around some thoughts and likes of both albums and add in a few other current releases

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• Gorillaz & B.O.B review

   

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    This session Sean and I review the Gorillaz Humanz new release (plus a few youtube video's) Humanz (deluxe version). This vitural english band has been doing alternative music since 1998. with 4 animated members. With a twist of what Genre we normally review this was a group I listen to in the past and Sean wanted a different feel to our review. We finish the review with B.O.B one of our favorite rappers from Decatur Georgia with his new album Ether. Two different artist/groups that we reviewed.

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• David Banner & Talib Kweli/Styles P

   

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    This session Sean and I review the Talib Kweli & Styles P "The Seven album" as well as David Banner's "The God Box". new releases. We welcome back the voice of Styles P to the rap game and we break down the activist release by David Banner. interesting perspective with some serious decent production from both releases.

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• Rap artist most disappointing releases 2017

   

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    This podcast Sean and I talk about the most disappointing releases that came out this year that we had higher expectations for. Some say it was a waste of thought, other say we are blasphemous. We give our opinions on the releases and perhaps some we did not spend the energy to even give enough air time on.

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• Big Boi & 2 Chainz

   

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    Today's podcast, Sean and I talk about the two new release by 2 Chainz and Big Boi. Two South side atlanta rappers with their own unique way of telling their own story. Living in Georgia as these two were coming up we some changes and not so subtle changes in styles and production.

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• Jay Z 4:44 New release

   

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    4:44 is the fourteenth studio album and thirteenth solo album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on June 30, 2017 through Roc Nation. The album is produced by No I.D. with additional production from Jay-Z, as well as James Blake and Dominic Maker on the album's physical bonus tracks. The album features guest appearances from Frank Ocean, Damian Marley, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter.
    Sean and I review this epic album and get sidetracked on production and genre's

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• Imagine Dragons vs. Vince Staples

   

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    Today Sean and I review the Imagine Dragons album and the creative mind of Vince Staples. Two Unique performers with similar ways of presenting their music and their sound. Very impressive. Thanks to Sean for finding new and exciting performers on a consistent basis.

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• Meek Mill & Vic Mensa

   

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    This podcast Sean and I review these two hip hop artist that gave me two different feels of their type of music and really came up with some interesting views in their rap showcasing the issues in Chicago on the "autobiography as told by Vic Mensa" and Philly bred Meek Mill blesses us with "Win's & Loses".

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• SZA & Sevyn Streeter Music Review

   

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    This podcast Sean and I move cross genre's to R&B and review the new releases By SevynStreeter and Sza. To different types of singers with as you will hear to different production styles as well. Which seems correct?
    Solana Imani Rowe, better known by her stage name SZA is an American singer and songwriter. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, later relocating to Maplewood, New Jersey
    Amber Denise Streeter, known by her stage name Sevyn Streeter, is an American singer and songwriter, best known for being a member of the girl groups TG4 and RichGirl where she was known as Se7en

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• Freshman Hiphop artist - Dave East & Lil Uzi Vert

   

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    This episode we bring in more musical expertise from the ONDECKTV podcast to review two freshmen to the hiphop game or depends who you talk to, the rap game. Dave East front and center, fam from New york. David Brewster, Jr., better known by his stage name Dave East, is an American rapper from East Harlem, New York, gained attention in 2014 from his mixtape Black Rose. Wikipedia see the video for Dave East - The Offering (Official Video) - YouTube Two previous releases we listened to (Kairi Chanel2016 , Hate Me Now2015), now we got the new release Dave East: Paranoia Album Review | Pitchfork

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• XXXtentacion vs Tyler the Creator

   

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    On this episode, Sean and I go left field on these artist. One new to the Hip hop genre the other a prolific producer with production and hip hop albums underneath him. Really different perspective for both but we do our best to tackle the uniqueness of both of them.

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• Rapsody & Jhene Aiko Part I

   

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    On this episode, Sean and I review an R&B vocalist and a Female rapper. We start with these generic terms because what we found was something we did not expect from these two artist that had us splitting up the reviews into two parts. Why - well you need to take a listen to understand how artist are called Artist. With a great touch of high shelf production.

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• Rapsody & Jhene Aiko Part II

   

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    Part 2 of our music podcast, Sean and I go in on Female rapper Rapsody. We are amazed by the talent she shows and how the production allowed her to highlight her skills and tell the stories you don't normally hear from many rappers out now and especially a female hip hop artist.

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• Wu Tang clan - The saga continues

   

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    Sean and I review one of the best rap groups in Hip Hop history. The Wu-Tang-Clan. This new release snuck up on me because I didn't hear the buzz but Sean wanted to give the Wu their own time for a review. We talk about the Wu, older groups and artist that haven't been out recently.

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• Dame D.O.L.L.A and Future/Young Thug

   

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    Sean and I get into one of the NBA's finest a listen and an unexpected collaboration that surprised us both. Damian Lillard the Portland Trailblazers starting guard puts together a very good selection that we weren't expected to here. On top of that, Young Thug gets some unexpected love from some critical reviewers.

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• Yo Gotti vs Hustle Gang

   

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    We hit two cities today with the new releases by Yo Gotti and The Hustle Gang. Yeah Gotta been out for a minute but the Hustle Gang is on some other shit. Memphis and the A gets the review this week and I fell asleep on one of them.

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• Talib Kweli vs. Fabulous & Jadakiss

   

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    This episode Sean and I hit up some old school rappers that have new releases. One solo on his own as usual and the other a Jadakiss collar with Fabulous . Is everybody trying to get a check out here by trying to make something new? Some have tried, many have failed

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• Cyhi the Prynce vs. Big K.R.I.T

   

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    Welcome to the episode with two amazing releases that we happened to put them together based on the quality and lyrical quality of these two releases. Wasn't expecting these artist killing it like they did on this release. Cyhi really showing out on this one which is still in rotation and Big Krit doing a split album of his hip hop side and then the Justin Scott side F*ckin blew me up.

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• J.I.D vs. Jaden Smith (SYRE) Part I

   

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    On this first half of our music review, we go alternative, sideways, hiphop and whatever, when we take a listen to, two unique artist. We're talking J.I.D and Jaden Smith (will and Jada's son). From creative approaches with their conceptual content to masterful production. We start with Jaden smith AKA Syre. Here's what we think.

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• J.I.D and Jaden Smith (SYRE) Part II

   

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    On this episode we go alternative, sideways, hiphop and whatever when we take a listen to these two unique artist. One from a famous family (The Smith's) the other from the streets of Atlanta with extreme talent with the Dreamville label. We're talking J.I.D and Jaden Smith (will and Jada's son). From creative approaches with their conceptual content to masterful production. pretty, pretty damn good. Here's part two of the podcast

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• 2017 Bougie Black Brother Music Awards (#1)

   

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    Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for the 2017 year. We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year. Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's or make your own list and ask us why we didn't add your favorite.
    Part One:
    Bombass single of the year
    Wack/Disappointing album of the year
    Best Collaboration of the year
    Swag Album of the year
    Most Creative Album of the year

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• 2017 Bougie Black Brother Music Awards (#2)

   

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    Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for the 2017 year. We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year. Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's or make your own list and ask us why we didn't add your favorite.
    Part two:
    Most creative album of the year
    Most slept on Album of the Year
    Veteran album of the year
    Rookie album of the year
    West coast album of the year
    East coast album of the year

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• 2017 Bougie Black Brother Music Awards (#3)

   

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    Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for the 2017 year. We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year. Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's or make your own list and ask us why we didn't add your favorite.
    Part Three:
    R&B album of the year
    Lyricist of the Year
    Album of the Year

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• Migos Culture II & Dave East Paranoia 2

   

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    As the Migos take over the music industry, we break down their new release and we take a stab at the new Dave East P2. For a 24 track release for this new Migos release, its sort of expected to have some eye brow raised cuts on here so we were prepared. Also the much anticipated Dave East return was something we really needed to hear based on his last performance.

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• Black Panther: The Album

   

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    We listen all weekend to the recently released Black Panther Soundtrack and give credit where credit is due. With the mixture of R&B, West coast rap, amazing production. This is a great addition to the upcoming theatrical release of the Black Panther Movie

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• Nipsey Hussle & Cozz

   

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    We stay on the West Coast and grab hold of two new releases. Both from L.A the area with styles that may seem similar but unique in a way to see how quality trumps style. Cozz being a Dreamville alum and Nipsey with Atlantic records. Pretty interesting when you hear the features and production quality.

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• Wayne Hosin AKA DJ Migraine

   

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    Today as part of my Live DJ and beat maker series. I sit down with my good friend Wayne Hosin aka DJ Migraine. A popular and traditional DJ still doing the party to party thing and keeping the art of HipHop and party DJ'ing alive. We sit down and discuss his path.

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• Tech N9ne music review Part 1

   

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    For this two part music review, we review Tech n9ne and SyAri da Kid. We go through these two artist old and new releases that have diverse and creative histories, We start with the prolific veteran from Kansas City, Tech n9ne. We discuss his previous work and his current release. With Tech n9ne unique style, it makes you rethink the current change of hip hop today.

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• Sy Ari Da Kid music review

   

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    We go through Sy Ari's two releases for the year 2018 and try to pinpoint this guys style and what he has done over the years as well as how his two releases compare to each other. We finish part two of the two Artist review with Sy Ari Da Kid

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• Xxxtentacion new release "?"

   

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    This week we drop in on two artist we felt was worthy of being highlighted with their new releases. Tory Lanez and xxxtentacion. The release I personally was looking forward to is the XXXtentacion new release. With our previous review of his "Debut release 17" we didn't know what we were going to get especially after the SYRE release by Jaden Smith. And by the way, he's number 1 on the billboard chart. Then we get into the Tory Larenz.

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• Tory Lanez- Memories don’t die Part 2

   

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    Part two of our music review is our Canadian addition, Tory Lanez. Which as a new listener to his complete album I had a different outlook about this guy. The R&B/ rap artist we add our view and perspective of a release that is totally reminicent of his fellowcanadian counterparts. This is a something Tory should be proud of.

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• Phonte / Foreign Exchange 2018 Review

   

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    Today we are pleasantly surprised by this new release by the Rapper Phonte. I know him from his collaboration with the Dutch producer Nicolayand their group called the Foreign Exchange. Sean knows him from his time with the rap group called "Little Brother". We check out his new release "No news is good news"

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• PRhyme 2 (Royce da 5'9" & DJ Premier)

   

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    Sean and I sit down and review the legendary DJ premier and Royce da 59 with their 2nd release from their collaboration PRhyme. To me its about the production and giving props to Royce da 59 for putting out a stable release.

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• Flatbush Zombies: Vacation in Hell

   

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    Sean and I sit down to review one of BK's most oddest group. The Flatbush Zombies.not every hearing from this group before. I was pleasantly surprise to hear their 19 track release with a few features that went very well with this release

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• J. Cole K.O.D new release

   

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    We were so surprised with the new release of the new J. Cole release K.O.D. First that it came out with no pre-release fanfare, And with this different style he choose on this release, we hold our breath and break these tracks down to see if this is another J Cole masterpiece.

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• Tremel Copeland of "Zuri Production" Part I

   

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    For my special production/DJ series. I sit down with the young Producer Tremel Copeland AKA Zuri of Zuri production. I had to have a sit down with Tremel because of the many beats and production interludes we play during a lot of our podcast. And I wanted to pick his brain and show recognition and gratitude for his talent This is Part I

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• Tremel Copeland of “Zuri Production” Part II

   

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    We end our interview with Tremel Copeland with reminiscing of older equipment and a few techniques of recording and producing. A great conversation of old perspective and new with a common love of creating.

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• Janelle Monae new release: Dirty Computer

   

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    This week we jump into our review of female R&B/Soul artist. A semi veteran artist Janelle Monae and the popular teen group Chloe X Halle.
    On this new release "Dirty Computer" by Janelle Monae, she creates a unique blend of soul and funk. The inspiration comes from a very interesting artist that you can hear the influence throughout this release. The late great "Prince". With this being her 3rd album", We discuss if she accomplished that feat or was it just a bad copy of Prince's previous music.

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• Chloe X Halle new release - The Kids are Alright

   

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    The teen group Chloe X Halle from Grown-ish has their first studio release, "The kids are alright." We discuss the easy going production and the great harmonization between the young ladies. Its surprising that these young ladies had their hands on so much of this album. From writing, producing and singing all through this release. It sounded like much more seasoned artists. The ladies created a very enjoyable album that we didn't expect.

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• Childish Gambino - This is America

   

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    Because of the hype and interpretation of Donald Glover's alter ego Childish Gambino. We talk briefly about the newly released video "This is America". One thing I didn't catch was the lyrics because it seemed like a lot of repetitive chorus. But check out the lyrics here for"This is America" watch the video and follow along.

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• Royce da 5'9 : Book of Ryan

   

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    We return to reviewing R5 after being disappointed by the Pryhme release with Premier. We open up this new release "Book of Ryan" and he takes us to some where we did not think he could. We listened to so many artist spill their soul into their music but did not think it would be Royce adding to the quality of music being released. Check it out

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• LiL Baby: Harder than ever

   

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    We delve back into trap music and review LIL Baby's Harder than ever 17 track release. Since we have heard so much coming from the trap music community as well as the folks from Quality Control. Sean throws this young rapper on the table to review and get a good listen too. A freshman for 2018, so we wonder if he will be part of the XXL freshman class of 2018.

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• Kanye West "Ye"

   

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    As this is Kanye's month (June). We start with his solo release Ye! Even tho the album covers says,"I hate being bi-polar - its awesome". Somebody is still a fan and somebody is done with his sh*t!! But we both know that he is still one of the best producers out now. we break it down!!

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• Kids see Ghost: Kid Cudi / Kanye West

   

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    We jump into the 3rd installment of the Kanye production month with the release of "Kids see Ghost". The collaboration with Kanye and Kid Cudi on their 7 track release. Since we are fans of Kid Cudi, we absolutely have our opinion of what we think of the overall production.

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• Freddie Gibbs and Black Thought (The Roots)

   

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    Sean and I go through a short review of some releases in June that may have been overlooked because of the massive amount of big names releasing something almost as a competition on who's who and whats better. We review the "Freddie" from Freddie Gibbs and "Streams of Thought, vol 1, by Black Thought.

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• Jay Rock vs. ASAP Rocky 2018

   

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    We close this week out with two very well developed releases by Jay Rock (Redemption) and ASAP Rocky (Testing). So unique in their way that we left them for last so we would be able to spend the time to highlight and showcase their talent. Very good listen.

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• The Carters - Everything Is Love (Beyonce & Jay Z)

   

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    Sean and I discuss the significant and social impact the Carters release has done at this time. from the differences in Beyonce, the production quality as well as the flow and presentation this major power couple has shown the world with their collaborative release. The Carters!!

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• Drake new release- "Scorpion" Side A

   

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    We finally sit down and review this mega 25 track release by Drake. With anyone else this would be a long drawn out bore, but when it comes to Drake and his super stardom and versatile skills. We had to wait and see what he would put together. Here's our take

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• Drake new Release- “Scorpion” Side B

   

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    Sean and I get into the B side of the Scorpion double CD and jump into the R&B side. Slowly moving from the hard rap side of A. Drake slows it down in a true to form style that made him an international star we discuss this side and close out with his status for the year as best album or not

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• Travis Scott (Astroworld) and YG (Stay Dangerous) 2018

   

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    We head out west and to Texas to review two new releases that go about their thing with contrasting styles. YG with the hard core west coast street life with a different swag to it. Then Travis Scott the producer extrondinaire giving us some reminiance of early Kanye productions. We dive in to get a feel of the AstroWorld and Stay dangerous releases and what both artist bring to the hip hop world.

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• The internet (Hive Mind) / Buddy (Harlan & Alondra)

   

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    This week we get a little Neo-soul and a little west coast rap harmonizing music that Sean and I get into this week. A break from the named performers as well as familiar sounds out today. A really good mixture and somewhat contrasting but pretty good releases for this year. Strictly west coast this week. We test each others perspective on these two artist.

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• Eminem - Kamikaze 2018

   

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    So holy Sh**!! Did not expect this to come out this year like this. Sean and I go all in on the new release by Eminem that puts his target on reviewers, rappers and partners that he needs to let out some venom on. A throw back to the Shady days that I was hoping for last year instead of the Revival release.
    We take the time to pay respect to Mac Miller with his untimely death. A little about his rap career, depression and substance abuse. RIP

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• Eminem Kamikaze Part 2 White on White crime

   

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    The 2nd part of our Eminem review gets into his battle with a few people that is burning up the internet (white on white crime) The Machine Gun Kelly battle that started waaaay back in 2014 or 2012 about something he said about his daughter. We continue with Em’s legacy and what is possibly his next move. Theeen we talk about what great kinda looks like in this era and what this year looks like with competitive releases.

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• Lupe Fiasco Drogas Wave / LiL Wayne tha Carter V

   

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    These two artist presented a totally different presentation of what they wanted to release. Wayne letting people know I still got it and Lupe with I know I fucked up so let me get back to delivering the art he knew he could put out and not copy the mainstream rap industry. Sean and I exam these two artist two releases with our owe bias and critique. We start with Lupe

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• LiL Wayne tha Carter V Part 2

   

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    We finish the two part review with realizing that What LiL Wayne has done for the music industry is amazing. We discuss his influence, his troubles and this brand new release which we break down in our own way. Is this guy actually the Goat?

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• lil Baby & Gunna - Drip Harder

   

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    Sean and I go into our collab music review and we start off with our returning Champ Lil Baby with a slimey collab bwith Gunna. With Quality Control shooting out sooooo much much this year we made a stop to check out what these young boyz were putting out together

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• Dave East & Styles P - Beloved

   

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    Our second review of Collaboration albums is the New York rappers Dave East and Styles P. A veteran and a new comer gets together to spit the New york life, raw and luxurious. We go through the production, lyrical quality and what we thought was the concept of these collaborations.

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• Quavo Huncho (Quavo)

   

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    This week we jump into the trap music game with Quavo from the amigos and the OG Future with his new collaboration release with the Chi town rapper Juice WRLD. We start off with your boy Quavo which we kinda knew was on his way based on the Quality Control mega releases for this year. We get into Quavo’s touch into the big charts.

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• Future and Juice Wrld - WRLD on Drugs

   

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    This week we continue with our second half of our trap music review from Quavo to the new collaboration with the OG Future with his new collaboration release with the Chi town rapper Juice WRLD. What a different perspective we share with this release by Future. We also relive his previous releases that got us here.

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• TakeOff - The Last Rocket

   

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    As a continuation of the Quality control releases of the year. We take a listen to the Third member of The Migos, TakeOff. With no features listed on this release. We were very skeptical with what we were going to hear. Especially with the amount of Swag Offset and Quavo always bring to the team.

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• Metro Boomin - Not all Heroes Wear Capes

   

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    Our second half review falls on a producer. Metro Boomin is synonymous with the Atlanta sound. Seems to be always on the Quality Control hits and then some. We speak to the features and his creative way he decided to approach this solo album with a massive cast of QC artist.

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• Mick Jenkins: Pieces of a man

   

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    We jump into this Alabama breed, Chicago raised artist who is a combination Poet/Rapper and check out his new release: Pieces of a man. An interesting release during this Hip Hop era. But with the influence of Chance the rapper, Vic Mensa, I waited to see what this artist would bring after his critically acclaimed "The Water" release.

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• Anderson Paak - Oxnard

   

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    We finally get the full release of Anderson Paak Oxnard. The Cali crooner and creative artist that has been featured almost every where. This Dr. Dre produced release is something Sean and I couldn’t wait to dive into.

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• Dabrye From Two to Three (Michigan producer extraordinaire) 2018

   

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    I ran into one of my favorite producers from the early 2000's and found that he released a current LP that was in line with his previous releases. Tadd Mullinix or Dabrye at that time was a talented producer from Michigan that did a lot of production with electronics and hip hop. To pay homage to his career and to highlight his new release. I wanted to review his previous releases. Here's part 1

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• 2018 Bougie Black Brother Network Music awards (#1)

   

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    Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for 2018 . We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year. Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's but this year we have some of the listeners contribution which is a great addition to our review. Based on the Instagram poll from @bougieblacksean
    Part One:
    Music Video of the year
    Hip-Hop Documentary of the year
    Hip-Hop Superstar of the year
    South Album of the year
    East Album of the year
    West Album of the year

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• 2018 Bougie Black Brother network Music awards (#2)

   

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    Welcome back to part two of the music awards for 2018. This session jumps into some of the meat of music people would frequent. These categories are part of the exceptional artist that you would see during regular awards shows. Go back and reference the reviews for these nominee's throughout the year so you can see where we were with our awards.
    Part Two:
    Rookie album of the year
    Veteran album of the year
    Collab album of the year
    Best Producer Album of the year
    Wackness Album of the year
    Swag Album of the year

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• 2018 Bougie Black Brother network Music awards (#3)

   

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    We end the 3 part review of the music awards for 2018 with a few reviews that we enjoyed based on the lyrical abilities of these artist. Ending with the Album/Artist of the year, that doesn’t line up too well with the Grammy’s. Especially the crime of not including J. Cole. Go back and reference the reviews for these nominee's throughout the year so you can see where we were with our predictions.
    Part Three:
    Slept on album of the year
    Creative album of the year
    Underground Lyrical Album of the year
    Hip Hop Lyrical Album of the year
    Album of the year

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• Dabrye Three/ Three latest release 2018

   

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    I’m back to finish up my two part review of Dabrye/ Tadd Mullinix. His latest sparked me to go back and listen to his past work then reintroduce you to his current release. As part of my producer feature on CarrWaxx. We Focus on the latest and greatest (a matter of taste of course) These producers are just unique and away from the mainstream that one would hear on streaming services. Here is Three/Three

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• Boogie - Everything for sale

   

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    So this interesting Eminem signed artist shows up and comes across as a very well seasoned story teller. We discuss his similarities to some well know artists as well as creating a very good West side sound and feel. And you know I’m loving the production.

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• Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZARD

   

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    This week we jump into one of the old heads of the South rap Game Future. He’s hitting us at the beginning of the year after signing a 50 Mil contract with Epic, so you know we are going to get plenty more for the year. We review this 20 cut release.

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• Did you like the Grammy's and Hip Hop greatness

   

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    We start the week out with a quick what’s on your mind and discuss the Grammy nominations and wins. We discuss our feelings about the industry as well as what we hope is a taking over of the music industry from Hip Hop to people of color. Then we get into our opinion on the GREAT J.Cole and the mission he is on. Quite an interesting discussion.

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• Gunna Drip or Drown 2

   

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    We jump into Gunna’s 2nd major release on his own and actually coming out in competition with the OFFSET release the same day. We’ve seen him in so many other artist releases that we wondered how his solo would come off. With his success with Lil Baby, we had some skeptical views coming in.

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• Offset Father of 4

   

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    So finally!! The offset solo release has arrived. To much fanfare and anticipation. Somebody is really excited and somebody is like…. Any who 1/3 features, very different feel and approach by the 3rd release by the 3rd member of the Migos trio.

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• Juicewrld - Death race for love

   

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    Sooooo, Sean and I enjoyed the Future and Juicewrld collaboration last year and really didn’t know what Juicewrld would actually do for his next solo since the collab was such a success. Well this Death race thing came out and Sean laughed at me for about 10 min. We have our opinion and this is what we got.

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• DaBaby - Baby on Baby

   

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    DaBaby aka Baby Jesus from North Carolina fell in my lap within the new releases that was coming out lately. Sean agreed to take a listen so we took the time give someone from up I85 from Atlanta. This rapid fire artist gets some love.

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• Doja Cat Amala (Deluxe Edition)

   

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    We flip into our R&B releases that we were happy to break from the the rap scene for a session or two. We start with a new comer and social media darling Doja Cat. Sadly her image grabbed our attention along with her viral song "Mooo!" So we started almost blindly with some preconceived thoughts on what this gorgeous artist would sound like and present
    would sound like and preset.

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• Solange: When I Get Home

   

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    Our next R&B release is a spiritual amazing sequel to a seat at the table that transcend lyrics and takes you into another level of music. Sean and I kept silent about our review until we sat down to review it together. This is our thoughts.

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• Anderson Paak - Ventura

   

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    We get a second chance to listen to a new feature release for Anderson Paak. It was surprising that he would come out with another release so quickly but the sound and feel of this release is something Sean and I wanted to discuss.

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• Khalid - Free Spirit

   

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    This young crooner wrote his song American Teen at 17 and now as he’s going on 21 he has another solid full length release Free spirit. He got a sweet intro by Apple by being featured on their memoji commercial with his single “talk”. We sit down to listen to his 17 track new release. Still listening to R&B right now. Go figure.

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• James Blake: Assume Form

   

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    I’ve been a fan of James Blake for years. With his odd sound but soothing voice that went with so much but not quite with anything. He made you listen for different reasons and some how you would hear him sprinkled in with some hip hop folks. His dark brooding sound that was heard for years could have been a precursor to the young depressed sound you some times hear today. But this new release has a tone that’s unfamiliar but quite refreshing. This is the evolution of James Blake with a touch of his hip hop buddies help.

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• ScHoolboy Q - CrasH Talk

   

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    We have been feeling ScHoolboy for a minute. Me not so major but his appearance has always been worth while. So with his 2019 release was another one of the artist we looked forward to hearing. With a 5 songs with features on a 14 track release. We wanted to lay back and check this one out.

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• Tyler the Creator - Igor

   

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    Almost fresh off our review of his last years critically acclaimed release Flower boy. We get this new change and feel from Tyler after he has done some commercial high viz projects. We review the new 12 track release Igor and debate its merits so to speak

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• Logic - Confessions of a dangerous mind

   

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    Sean introduces the two Logic release for the year a soundtrack and the 6 studio release. a Hip hop album “Confessions of a dangerous mind”. And the Soundtrack to a novel he released called “Supermarket. we touch on both releases and we have our preference.

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• B.O.B : Southmatic

   

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    This wasn’t something we really were waiting for after the mixed reviews of NAGA last year. But this really interesting throwback production was something that came out of no where. Lets see what Sean’s opinion is.

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• Freddie Gibbs & Madlib: Bandana

   

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    Being a fan of Freddie Gibbs, during our last review it was mentioned that he needed some serious production help as well as a few features. In jumps super producer Madlib. Following a lot of his instrumental albums I have been a fan for a while but lately he has been producing a lot of others. With this combination we looked forward to hearing this release

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• ERYS & Willow - Jaden & Willow Smith

   

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    Sean and I wanted to review the Smith children since they both came out around the same time. First we give our take on Willow and a style that we weren't expecting to hear. Also since she is more of a veteran than her brother. We didn't know what we would get. Then we drop in Jaden. He had a few releases after his well received debut album (for the record, those other releases I was not feeling) So for 2019 we get a listen to another one of these long ass releases with long ass 4 min. average songs.

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• Revenge of the Dreamers III (Dreamville & J. Cole)

   

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    You already know we criticize Dreamville for lack of promotion and weak promotion. But mad love to a lot of their artist and the King sitting on top J.Cole. So this massive compilation release with so many surprises that I couldn't get to the end until I rewinded so many of these cuts that it too me a few days to take it all in. Any way here it is.

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• Tek Lun - Anthology 2014 - 2019

   

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    I didn’t do a review of Tek’s highly enjoyable “allow it” released in 2018. I wasn't feeling the earlier EP release Blood, but now with the release of Dweeb. The B’more native has been moving forward with his sound so I wanted to hear what this one would sound like. He goes a different route and flavors his multi layer tracks with more vocals, trap beats and for sure his signature synthesized sound. At the same time I ran into his group NASA 8 so I had to show some love this year.

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• Knxwledge 1988

   

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    Continuing with showing love to diverse producers, DJ’s, beat makers. The Laid back creative flow of Glenn Boothe aka - Knxwledge fell into my lap with his new 2020 release while trying to find a Corona Virus groove. My introduction to Knxwledge was his 2015 release HUD Dreams so this was a welcomed surprise. Thus finally getting to talk about this creative artist that caught my attention 2 years ago.

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• Mndsgn (Mind design) Anthology 2013 - 2019

   

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    Since we are in this Corona lock down, I had time to go back to 2019 and bring forward some beat makers, producers that I didn't get time to touch. One guy I was enjoying for a few years is Mndsgn (Mind Design) a Philippine, Jersey living, Cali living producer. I got caught up with his style once I listened to his 2014 release Yawn Zen. Labeled under electronic, not really hip hop with his early releases. This latest release Snaxx has recovered beats from a hard drive that was supposed to be a full release from a 2018 mix tape. I compare his music discography from then to now.

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• House (Lupe Fiasco / Kaelin Ellis) EP

   

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    You should already know I’m a fan of Lupe. The last time I’ve heard anything from him was “Drogas Wave” in 2018. Very deep. and worth the listen just for the historic and spiritual side. But this EP attracted me because of the production by Kaelin Ellis which always grabs my attention. And of course the lyrical genius of Lupe. Outside of that take a listen to the commentary by Virgil Abloh as well. Pretty damn good.

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