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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Rex Orange County’s latest album ‘WHO CARES?’, its orchestral production and flower boy 2

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

The Love List: OPEN A WINDOW, THE SHADE, IF YOU WANT IT, SHOOT ME DOWN

P.S. If you weren’t at the Tyler concert, do you even exist?


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This week Demar and Adriel talk about Luna Li’s debut album ‘Duality’, her pristine production and how established already is.

Demar’s rating: 9.5

Adriel’s rating: 8

The Love List: Silver Into Rain, What You’re Thinking, Flower, Star Stuff

P.S. R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G., it's the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing.

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This week Demar and Adriel review Conway the Machine’s latest album ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’, its off-kilter production and the other side of gang life. Then the duo talk Euphoria, Dominic Fike’s appearance and their thoughts on the show overall. (54:25)

Demar’s rating: 7
Adriel’s rating: 8.5

The Love List: Piano Love, Stressed, So Much More, Drumwork

P.S. Fexi Forever

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Yeat’s latest album ‘2 Alivë’, its genre, lack of hooks and Yeat’s delivery

Demar’s rating: 6
Adriel’s rating: 4.5

The Love List: Rackz on më, Doublë, Outsidë, Still Countin

P.S. Euphoria finale episode next week!
P.P.S. That bell!


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This week Demar and Adriel review $not’s third studio album ‘Ethereal’, scatterbrained production and non-existent cohesion

Demar’s rating: 4
Adriel’s rating: 6

The Love List: Halle Berry, How U Feel, EYE EYE EYE, high IQ


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This week Demar and Adriel review Saba’s sophomore album ‘Few Good Things’, its sunny Sunday production and reminiscing

Demar’s rating: 6.5

Adriel’s rating: 7.5

The Love List: One Way or Every N***a With a Budget, Come My Way, Still, If I Had a Dollar, 2012

P.S. Happy Anniversary to Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Fuck the World’

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This week Demar and Adriel review Pink Sweat$ sophomore album Pink Moon, it’s surprising gospel influence and it’s oversimplified lyrics.

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

The Love List: Waiting on You, Real Thing, Better, For Me

P.S. Congratulations to A$AP Rocky and Rihanna


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This week Demar and Adriel review Rich Brian’s second EP ‘Brightside’, his witty lyrics and his wide range of influences.

Demar’s rating: 7.5
Adriel’s rating: 5

The Love List: New Tooth, Lagoon, Getcho Mans


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This week Demar and Adriel review Cordae’s second studio album ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’, Nas’ influence on his work and where Cordae fits in hip hop today.

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

The Love List: Shiloh’s Intro, Champagne Glasses, Westlake High, Chronicles

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This week Demar and Adriel review The Weeknd’s fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’, the idea of a new trilogy and the importance of Jim Carey. Then the duo briefly discusses Gunna’s third studio album ‘DS4Ever’ and why they’ll probably never review his music (59:25).

Demar’s rating: 8.5

Adriel’s rating: 6.5

The Love List: I Heard You’re Married, Is The Someone Else, Sacrifice, Out of Time, Best Friends, Gasoline, Take My Breath

P.S. Tell us Sacrifice and Out of Time aren’t Michael Jackson tracks! Those hooks!

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