On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with Stephen Agyei to talk about Nas' album "Nasir".

Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas (/nɑːz/), is an American hip hop recording artist, rapper, record producer, actor and entrepreneur. The son of Olu Dara, Nas has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums and has sold over 25 million records worldwide. He is also an entrepreneur through his own record label; he serves as associate publisher of Mass Appeal magazine and is the owner of a Fila sneaker store. He is the founder of Mass Appeal Records.

His musical career began in 1991, as a featured artist on Main Source's "Live at the Barbeque". His debut album Illmatic (1994) received universal acclaim from both critics and the hip-hop community and is frequently ranked as the greatest hip-hop album of all time. Nas's follow-up It Was Written debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, stayed on top f

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with Jacob Rupp to talk about KIDS SEE GHOSTS' self titled album.

Kids See Ghosts (stylized KIDS SEE GHOSTS) is an American hip hop supergroup composed of musicians Kanye West and Kid Cudi. The duo released their debut album, Kids See Ghosts, on June 8, 2018, through GOOD Music.

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984), better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is an American recording artist and actor from Cleveland, Ohio. Cudi first gained major recognition following the release of his first official full-length project, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi (2008). The mixtape caught the attention of American rapper-producer Kanye West, who subsequently signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label imprint in late 2008. Cudi has since gone on to launch his own record label imprints, the now-dissolved Dream On and current independent label, Wicked Awesome Records. Initially a rapper, Cudi h

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with Zeke Herrera to talk about Kanye West's new album album "ye" We also talk about Pusha T's The Story of Adidon.

Ye (stylized in lowercase letters), sometimes subtitled The Spiritual Awakening, is the eighth studio album by American rapper and recording artist Kanye West, released on June 1, 2018, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest vocals by Nicki Minaj and uncredited appearances by Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla Sign, PartyNextDoor, Jeremih, Charlie Wilson, Valee, and 070 Shake. West produced the album in its entirety, with additional production by Mike Dean, who serves as a co-executive producer, as well as Francis and the Lights and Che Pope, among others.

Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West first became known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with CJ Willard to talk about Pusha T's new album "DAYTONA" We also talk about Drake's Duppy Freestyle.

Daytona (stylized in uppercase letters) is the third studio album by American rapper Pusha T. It was released on May 25, 2018, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Kanye West, the latter of whom produced every track on the album, with additional production from Andrew Dawson and Mike Dean.

Terrence LeVarr Thornton (born May 13, 1977), better known by his stage name Pusha-T, is an American rapper and record executive. He initially gained major recognition as half of hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother Gene "No Malice" Thornton, with whom he founded Re-Up Records. In September 2010, Thornton announced his signing to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. In March 2011, he released his first so

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee talk about Royce Da 59's new album album "Book Of Ryan" We also talk about the This Is America video.

Book of Ryan is the seventh studio album by American rapper Royce da 5'9". It was released on May 4, 2018 by Royce's own label Heaven Studios and eOne Music. The album features guest appearances from artists Eminem, J. Cole, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Fabolous, T-Pain, Logic, pianist Robert Glasper, Chavis Chandler, Agent Sasco, King Green, Ashley Sorrell, Melanie Rutherford, and Marsha Ambrosius.

Ryan Daniel Montgomery (born July 5, 1977), better known by his stage name Royce da 5′9″, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his longtime association with Eminem as well as his solo career, recording primarily with producers Carlos "6 July" Broady and DJ Premier, as well as ghostwriting for the likes of Diddy and Dr. Dre. Royce is one half of the rap duo Bad Meets Evil with Eminem, one qua

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John was out of town so Nolawee joined joined with Patrick Richardson and Roger Stafford to debate whether Madvilliany or Pinata is better. We also talk about John going best eras of bad rap, dream collab albums, video vixens, Madlib in general and more.

Patrick Richardson is a Chicago native who moved to Denver and can be seen performing all over the state. He has a monthly showcase at the Moxi theater called "These Jokes Are For You" every first Thursday of the month.

Roger Stafford is also a Denver comic who can be seen crushing all over the state of Colorado, he also runs a monthly showcase at Bear Creek Distillery.

Fredrick Tipton (born June 14, 1982), better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper from Gary, Indiana.

Daniel Dumile (born January 9, 1971) is an English hip hop recording artist and record producer from Long Island, New York. Best known for his "supe

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with guest Montyy Taj to talk about J. Cole's album "KOD" We also talk about John going to Coachella, Meek Mill getting out of prisoin, Kat Williams, Kanye West Trump support/album rollout and more.

Montyy Taj is a DMV born Denver transplant who has been killing it with her podcast that you can find on iTunes called "Comfortably Excluded."

KOD (an initialism for Kids on Drugs, King Overdosed and Kill Our Demons) is the fifth studio album by American rapper J. Cole. It was released on April 20, 2018 through Dreamville Records, Roc Nation and Interscope Records. Production on the album was primarily handled by Cole himself, along with others such as T-Minus, Mark Pelli, Deputy and Childish Major. The album explores a variety of topics including drug abuse, addiction, depression, and African-American culture.

Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his sta

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with guest Miriam Moreno to talk about Cardi B's first studio album album "Invasion of Privace" We also talk about the Lil Wayne, Young Money, Women in Rap and more

Miriam Moreno is a Denver comedians who you can see at various shows around the city.

Comedy Super Jam is a stand-up comedy showcase featuring Denver's best stand-up comedians hosted at Mutiny Information Cafe the last Saturday of every month.

Invasion of Privacy is the debut studio album by American rapper Cardi B. It was released on April 6, 2018, by Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances by Migos, Chance the Rapper, Kehlani, SZA, 21 Savage, J Balvin, Bad Bunny and YG. It also features production by Murda Beatz, 30 Roc, Boi-1da, Vinylz, Benny Blanco, Frank Dukes, Cassius Jay and others.

Belcalis Almanzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with guest Elena Ingraham and Basil Faraj to talk about Nas' first album album "Illmatic" We also talk about the podcast ban on the Police chasing people outside of Casa Bonita, the Big Pimpin video, Nas' Career, "Time is Illmatic" and more

Elena Ingraham and Basil Faraj are both Denver comedians who you can see at various shows around the city.

Woke Up Stand Up is a stand-up comedy showcase featuring Denver and the US’s best stand-up comedians.

Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas. It was released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia Records. After signing with the label with the help of MC Serch, Nas recorded the album in 1992 and 1993 at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Its production was handled by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S. and Nas himself. Styled as a hardcor

On this episode of “As The Rhyme Goes On”, John and Nolawee are joined with guest Montyy Taj to talk about The Diplomats' album "Lil Boat 2" We also talk about the podcast ban on Fabolous, post 9/11 rap, Kat Williams, Charlamagne tha God, Killer Mike's NRA situation and more.

Montyy Taj is a DMV born Denver transplant who has been killing it with her podcast that you can find on iTunes called "Comfortably Excluded."

Diplomatic Immunity is the debut album by The Diplomats, released on March 25, 2003. After the release of group leader Cam'ron's third album, Come Home With Me, the quartet teamed up to release their first collaborative effort. The album features the lead singles "Dipset Anthem", "I Really Mean It", "Ground Zero", and "Bout It Bout It...Part III" (featuring Master P).

The Diplomats (popularly known as Dipset) is an American hip hop group founded in 1997 by Cam'ron and Jim Jones, in New York City. The group was originally composed of