Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Tekashi Super Snitching Part 2, Boosie’s Secret Love (00:06) New music: Da Baby INTRO and Gangstarr’s Return (27:51), then we transition over to J. Cole’s legendary feature run since early 2018 Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=iGN2VTLbQuaIySbIxF5p9Q

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Meg and Roc Nation, Reverend Kanye, Tekashi Super Saiyan Snitching on his set (00:06) New music: Under the Sun and Panini Videos, “What did you listen to this week?” (25:48) Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=iGN2VTLbQuaIySbIxF5p9Q

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Jay Z and the war on dreads, Nicki Minaj retires and why we hate stans (00:06) New albums: Earthgang’s “Mirrorland” and Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” (27:21) Discussion: What is hip hop in 2019? Do we need subgenres? Who gets to bend the genre? (1:03:56) Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=iGN2VTLbQuaIySbIxF5p9Q

We’re just honoring the memory of the greatest white rapper to ever live, Malcolm James Mac Miller McCormick

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Lil Zooted Baby, Jay Z v. Kaepernick New albums: Babushka Boi, Hot Girl Summer, Sir’s Chasing Summer Discussion: What are you listening to this week? Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=LR3ZSo-BTaCQgURKlZpKyQ

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: The Vince Staples Show New albums: Kyle, Summer Walker and Jidenna’s 85 to Africa Discussion: Missy Elliot’s awards, influence and music videos Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=ZRVKSfqDS3maIA6TtHGrBQ

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: ASAP Rocky charges, Roc Nation/the NFL and a Three 6 Mafia Reunion Tour (00:06) New albums: The Popeyes chicken sandwich, Swae Lee singles, Quality Control 2 and Young Thug’s So Much Fun (19:30) Discussion: Interview with up and coming Bay Area artist Siapha (51:00) Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=5Kt4z4ARQ76bvuUPUAP0FA

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Nicki v. Budden (YAWN) New albums: Hot Girl Summer, Hair Down, Blueface, Ugly God, Bas,m and Rick Ross Discussion: Pusha T v. Drake a history and a future Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=YIZK5jauRaONm8X0JjJ5Ew

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: ROCKY IS FREE, OVO Fest New albums: African Giant, Rapture, Big Sean Singles, Care Package Discussion: Concerts/Festivals Updated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=H9t5ZeN9TDSsnOW0SaTIQg

Welcome to the 808s and Hot Takes Podcast. This we get into: News: Meek Mill’s new label, Free ASAP (AGAIN), Songs that Shook America and Young Thug’s tour New albums: YBN Cordae’s The Lost Boy and BJ the Chicago Kid’s 1123 Discussion: Chance’s The Big Day and artist evolutions https://open.spotify.com/user/turtlewithapen51/playlist/75jlTajXbZu4rR0aW7uCFD?si=H9t5ZeN9TDSsnOW0SaTIQg