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May 03, 2025 The "Not Like Us" Anniversary Episode
The 80z Babies are back to discuss/celebrate?? the 1 year anniversary of the incendiary diss song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar released May 4th, 2024.
1 hr 22 min
April 08, 2025 The Vibes Must Be CRAZY - Vol.1
Vol. 1
A classic dancehall mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Fi di ladies dem...

1 hr 9 min
August 17, 2024 African Hendrix IV...An African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora.
The summer starts now.
#ThatLife
1 hr 22 min
May 28, 2024 A Classic Westcoast Summer Vol. 1 by DJ Yinka Diz
Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more....
#ThatLife
53 min
June 21, 2023 African Hendrix III...Yet Another African Diaspora Mix by DJ Yinka Diz
Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora.
The summer starts now.
#ThatLife

https://soundcloud.com/yinka/ah3
48 min
March 01, 2023 Episode 173: Put You Up - The Grind Date by De La Soul
Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004.

Timestamps:
(0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove
(1:00) Why this album?
(2:47) Where was Yinka?
(5:18) Where was Outlaw?
(9:03) Critical reception
(10:15) Outlaw grades the album
(12:00) Overarching highlights
(18:30) Overarching lowlights
(21:00) Track for track analysis
(57:15) Closing thoughts
59 min
February 22, 2023 Episode 172: A(n almost) Tribute to Things Fall Apart by The Roots
The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999.

Timestamps:
(0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka?
(1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes?
(4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged
(6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album?
(9:45) Where was Yinka?
(11:10) Where was Outlaw?
(13:30) Did Things Fall Apart become a part of Outlaw's identity?
(14:25) Critical reception
(16:45) Overarching lowlights
(21:21) Common's a pervert
(25:38) Overarching highlights
(37:03) Track for track analysis
(1:10:50) Yinka attempts to make it a classic
(1:18:20) Closing thoughts
1 hr 20 min
February 08, 2023 Episode 171: Top 5 - Hiphop Related Movies
The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies.

Timestamps:
(1:22) Outlaw's #5
(5:17) Outlaw's #4
(7:07) Outlaw's #3
(14:13) Outlaw's #2
(22:00) Outlaw's #1
(25:50) Yinka's #5
(27:44) Yinka's #4-1
(31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention
(32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks
(35:15) recap
37 min
January 25, 2023 Episode 170: Top 5 - Hiphop Record Labels
The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.
22 min
January 13, 2023 Episode 169: A Tribute to Instant Vintage by Raphael Saadiq
The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002.

Timestamps:
(1:30) Where was Yinka?
(3:38) Where was Jaz?
(4:06) Where was Outlaw?
(6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist?
(7:48) Critical reception
(9:14) How weird is Saadiq? Does he still have his mystique?
(11:37) Overarching highlights
(15:47) We need more projects helmed by bassists
(17:35) Overarching lowlights. Is the songwriting suspect?
(25:06) Track for track analysis
(25:21) Is "Doing What I Can" one of the strongest basslines and intros ever? Yinka's 'Highlight of Highlights'
(28:44) The team pokes fun at the "Body Parts" lyrics
(31:29) D'Angelo's participation wasn't always reliable
(34:57) Jaz' 'Highlight of Highlights'
(35:35) The tuba is such a striking choice for "Still Ray"
(50:45) Lyrically, is Saadiq's "love" and "i miss you" bag better than his "sex" bag?
(53:42) Is "Faithful" a fuck boy anthem?
(55:53) Outlaw's 'Highlight of Highlights'
(1:10:30) Closing thoughts

1 hr 12 min