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Sigh, even in a pandemic we can't stop talking about Kanye. Is his presidential bid real? Prob not. Will Black America embrace him again? Maybe if the music slaps. Also, we investigate the Pop Smoke album huff with your boy Virgil. Plus new music from said Pop Smoke and Khruangbin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we dive into the troubling allegations of mismanagement at Okayplayer and Complex. Is it time for a media industry reckoning? We think so. Plus Kanye and .....the Gap? Also, we dive into the fantastic, amazing, and impactful album (Untiled) Black Is by SAULT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As if 2020 can’t get any weirder we have one of the weirdest beefs in hip-hop, between Noname and J Cole. Also, Noname is taking names as she also legitimately went after Boots Riley as well. Plus new music from The Muslims and the Insecure soundtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One week after beatdowns and riots, we now see every company and their momma support Black Lives Matter. Is this the change that we deserve? But seriously, what's the catch. This week we talk about the music industry, where labels have promised money and charity, but not yet promised ownership of masters. Also, we review new music from Freddie Gibbs and Run The Jewels. DONATE:Black Lives Matter - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019George Floyd Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydCommunity Bail Funds - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's tough out there y'all, so it was a bit hard to do this podcast with our usual banter. But we felt like we needed to provide an escape during this time. So this week, we talk about what the music industry is doing (or not doing) in light of police violence and systemic oppression towards Black Americans. First up, a rundown of celebrity reactions, from Killer Mike to surprisingly.....Taylor Swift. Also, we test the music industry's wack response to the crisis.And if you're reading this far, please donate for the cause:Black Lives Matter - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019George Floyd Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydCommunity Bail Funds - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week.....everything sucks. Instagram Live is being re-invented off the backs of DJs and creators of color, but now the industry is taking down live streams. WTF? Also, we speak about Lana Del Rey's privilege, and all of the drama surrounding your girl DojaCat. Also, new music from Moses Sumney. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, more pandemic era sadness in the form of layoffs at Vice and Pitchfork. However, we will celebrate the fact that four Black women sat on top of the Billboard charts (if only for 1 week). Plus, new music from your boy Future, and TDE-affiliate rapper REASON. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss the tragic deaths of well, damn near everybody in the music industry--Andre Harrel, Betty Wright, Little Richard, Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk, and UK rapper Ty. Also, we talk about Erykah vs Jill, and review new music from Zeroh and Hit Boy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we review the social distant masked Drake's new project Dark Lane Demo Tapes. Is it's the mixtape we need? Or the mixtape we didn't want? Also, a tribute to Tony Allen (RIP) and new music from Ka, Moodyman, Joy Croakes, Arlo Parks, and Kay Young. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week....Kanye West is a billionaire, but do we really even care? Plus, is Travis Scott's Fortnite concerts the future of music? Or is the Riley vs Babyface model? Also, new music from Fiona Apple, Tom Misch/Yusef Dayes, Tanya Morgan, and Westside Gunn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we go down to DC (virtually) to chat with entrepreneur, band leader, and radio personality Earl Wyatt (aka Spikefish) about The Stokes' latest album The New Abnormal, and reminisce on the bands 20 year career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss ASCAP not having enough in their bank account to pay musicians. How could y'all mess this up so bad? Also, the speak on the RZA vs PRIMO beat battle, RNR, and new music from Yves Tumor and Thundercat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, more coronavirus coverage (yay!). This week, we chat about how the music industry is adjusting to the crisis, from live streams to live festivals. In addition, we discuss Drake's Toosie Slide flex and review new music from keiyaA and Little Dragon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with another quarantined episode! This week, we discuss the rise of online streaming concerts and parties. They're providing a much needed service in this time of stress, but is this the future of music? Also, as more music shifts to digital platforms, will labels want a bigger cut? Also, new music reviews for The Weeknd and Childish Gambino. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So we had a lot of cool things planned for y'all to celebrate 2 years of podcasting. A live show? Celebrities? Yeah, Coronavirus said no to all that. So what's left is another remote episode where we break down our favorite (and least favorite) episodes, as well as some trends we've noticed since we began this thing way back when. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus has become the Thanos of the music world. Everything is cancelled. We talk about the cancellations of SXSW and other music festivals and the toll that it will take on the backline players in the music industry. Plus we check out Meghan's Suga.....was this album worth the lawsuit? Also, we chat about the new Lil Uzi Vert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss Megan Thee Stallion's latest label beef, and how Bernie broke up Public Enemy. In addition, is SXSW going to get cancelled? Also, new music from Spoek Mathambo and Sada Baby Brolik. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week.....we delve into the tragic death of Pop Smoke and ask......why does another young rapper have to go out like this? Also, we continue to laugh at Goldenvoice's botched rollout of the Lovers and Friends festival. Also, reviews of King Krule and Moses Sumney's latest projects and new music from AceMoMa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Someone had to say it. This week we chat about the irreverent (yet entertaining) NME Awards in the UK. An award show where Slowthai was problematic AF, and Taylor Swift appeared instead of the Grammys. Also, new music from Tame Impala. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by the one and only GENG from the groundbreaking record label Purple Tape Pedigree. We talk about his background as an OG New York city resident, his vision for the record label, and then proceed to rag on Billie Elish's boomer view of hip-hop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.