Démar and Adriel discuss whether Frank Ocean is even worth his celebrity anymore and what the latest advances in AI means for music. That Drake and The Weeknd ‘track’ by Ghostwriter, “Heart on My Sleeve” is brazy.

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0:50 What does AI mean for the music industry?
5:00 - splits ?
10:00 - labels using AI - rappers that passed away.
11:30 - MF DOOM 13:50 - should artists be using AI
16:00 - Rakim 20:30 - waves of changing style
22:30 - commercialism of hip-hip
25:48 - the end of hip-hop being motivational
27:50 - Frank Ocean
31:00 - GO HOME FRANK
37:00 - Frank Ocean is Lauryn hill

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Daniel Caesar's third studio 'NEVER ENOUGH', whether Caesar is still cancelled, how being called ugly affects his music and his odd production style.

Demar’s rating: 6
Adriel’s rating: 6.5

P.S. Don't hate us cause we're beautiful. Maybe if you got rid of that old yee - yee ass haircut...

The Love List: Valentina, Disillusioned, Pain Is Inevitable, Homiesexual

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Demar and Adrel rundown Complex's Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking, going over the top 25 and what sticks out. Who should be higher? Who should be lower? Is Adam 22 even relevant anymore? Why is Nardwuar ranked so low? Also some first time input from our producer, Chris AKA Patient Zero.

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Tyler the Creator’s deluxe album ’Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’, whether the initial leaks were on purpose and how much Tyler’s lyrics have evolved.


Demar’s rating: 8
Adriel’s rating: 7

P.S. Toes are still out in Mykonos, eating grapes btw


The Love List: WHAT A DAY, SORRY NOT SORRY, DOGTOOTH, WHARF TALK


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Demar and Adriel chop it up about the Drake fan album, 2043: OVO ODYSSEY, Drake's latest shows and music echo chambers on the internet.

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss 100 gecs’ second studio album ’10,000 gecs’, their sound balancing on a knifes edge of brilliance and trash and whether their music is something you have ‘get’ to appreciate.

Demar’s rating: 8
Adriel’s rating: 6.5

P.S. gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec

The Love List: Dumbest Girl Alive, The Most Wanted Person In The United States, 757, One Million Dollars


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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Miley Cyrus’ eight album ‘Endless Summer Vacation, her sound bordering on generic and whether she’s the most successful Disney artist.


Demar’s rating: 7
Adriel’s rating: 6.5


P.S. I guess Rock Miley isn’t coming back…


The Love List: Jaded, Rose Coloured Lenses, Handstand, Violet Chemistry


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Adriel pops off about how T-Pain is criminally underrated in the music industry despite being a pioneer in many forms.Démar explains that although not at the forefront T-Pain is still revered.


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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kali Uchis’ latest album ‘Red Moon in Venus’, it's 'ice cream melting' effect and how Kali Uchis' maintains a seductive sound despite her braggadocious lyrics.

Demar’s rating: 9
Adriel’s rating: 9

P.S. This is our early Album of the Year candidate

The Love List: I Wish you Roses, All Mine, Moral Conscience, Moonlight, Deserve Me

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Don Toliver’s latest album ‘Love Sice’, whether he’s an R&B or hip-hop artist and home genres.

Demar’s rating: 3
Adriel’s rating: 8

P.S. What was the last album cover that used neon

The Love List: Do It Right, Bus Stop, 4 Me

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