"See I'm gonna give it to you straight, so you don't ask anymore

You don't really want what you asking me for

It's a war (ugh), when it's on it's on, when I'm long (what)

Till I'm gone and I ain't got long

But while I'm here, (ugh) y'all niggas gonna burn

Peep how I finished money (what) and y'all niggas gonna learn

All this fucking week you've been talking about that driveby

And ain't did nothing but drive by

Listen shorty I'm telling you this for your own good

(uhh) everybody is the man in they own hood, for real" - DMX

After a short Spring Break we are BACK with Track 82! We'd like to start this episode off by sending prayers to DMX. X suffered a drug overdose and has been hospitalized. Latest reports say he's in grave conditions and we are all hoping for a healthy recovery. Following that somber start, we get into the latest and possibly the most legendary Verzuz battle. Earth Wind and Fire go hit for hit with The Isley Brothers and we celebrate the timeless music that has been the soundtrack to every cookout, weekend house cleaning, cooking music, and block party for as long as we can remember. To top it all off, it was hosted by Steve Harvey....y'all already know how much we love Steve Harvey on this show. This episode is a roller coaster. Prayers up for DMX. Plug in!

“But everyday, hey, wasn't lemonade

I was afraid, once a nigga graduate

Would I be okay?

So I prayed and I prayed

It's Rihanna, nigga

My constellation in space

Warp speed, Doctor Spock couldn't chase“ - Rihanna—

Welcome back and prepare for track 81! Today we’re keee to discuss the latest on Kirk Franklin, the amazing deal Timbaland and Swizz made with Verzuz, the “Dark Energy” that is Trey Songz, why Pharrell seems to have a “demanding old man” style of performing now a days, and much more. We have a lot of fun on this one. Plug in!

"Lemme get a lemon pepper order, please

You gotta have the link before you order these

Dockin' jet skis in the Florida Keys

We all grateful for Weezy, but no one more than me

You just found a bottle with the messages

These days, fame is disconnected from excellence

Half the time, I gotta ask niggas what they profession is

Ushered a generation in, these are where my confessions live" - Drake--

Track 80 is here and we have much to discuss! We review Drake's "Spooky Hours 2" project and why he's easily one of the most quotable rappers of all time. We give praise to Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak's new single for bringing back the soul sound that seemed to be long gone from the music industry. Additionally , we discuss Pusha T's rumored upcoming new album, Pharrell and Kanye West's contributions to artist's music(whether they like it or not), how we'd react to Swizz Beatz being our pilot on a plane, and a scenario in which Ocho Cinco is giving Drake and Rick Ross clearance to make an album together. We finalize the episode by giving Jay-Z his accolades fo his newest business deals and being an overall positive figure for the culture outside of just hip hop. It's an important convo to have. Plug In!

“Hip-Hop better wake up, the bed to make ups

Some of y'all be faker than a drag on make up

Got issues to take up, before we break up

Like Elektra let go Miss Anita Baker

I love Jacob but jewelry won't fix my place up

Gotta stay up, studio nights to cake up

Now check my flavor, rich folks is now my neighbors

I got cable, now check out how I made my paper

Hip-Hop don't stop, be my Lifesaver

Like Kobe and Shaq if they left Lakers

I'm like an elevator DJ on the crossfader

Black people wake up and see your ass later” - Missy Elliott—

Welcome to track 79! In today’s episode we discuss Missy Elliott’s influence on the current women of hip hop. Do you think she’s the blueprint for simple lyricism with amazing visuals? We also discuss relevancy and what that means in terms or artist of the current day and yesteryear. Further topics include lyricism vs penetrating lyrics, our current listening habits, and moments we remember in our musical history. Plug in!

"Scorpion bricks, way before Aubrey’s double disc

.40 on my lap, clap, sound like 40 did the mix

Filtered bass, sift coke like the Michelin star chef

Chef kiss to my wrist, I go dummy with my left

IRS on my dick tryna audit all my checks, it’s too late

You know they hate when you become more than they expect

You let them crackers storm your Capitol, put they feet up on your desk

And yet you talkin’ tough to me, I lost all my little respect" - Jay Z--

Welcome to track 78 of the Aux Cord! This episode begins with a discussion about what should be taught in public schools and what shouldn’t. We come to the conclusion that we’ve never needed a protractor in our lives. Later we discuss why we feel Disney could do a Verzuz with their movie music, why Phil Collins is a goat, the latest Meek Mill drama, Meg Thee Stallions latest Bazaar magazine shoot, why we miss good movie soundtracks, and much more! If there’s something you want us to address in the future hit us up at [email protected]! Plug in!

"Look what you made me do, look what I made for you

Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you

When you first come in the game, they try to play you

Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you

From Marcy to Madison Square

To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yeah)" - Jay Z--

Welcome to track 77! Today we delve into the controversy over Cardi B's new single "Up". We, also, discuss classic albums in other genres other than hip hop, Drake's Certified Lover Boy album possibilities, legends attending Verzuz matches, how we feel about Meg The Stallion's new video, and much more! Additionally, we delve back into what we think life at Jay-Z and Beyonce's house is like....seems pretty obvious to us lol. Plug in!

"'Memba them good ol' block parties and cookouts, everybody on the block party and cookout

Nobody get shot during the cookout

Maybe a fight niggas box during the cookout

Niggas laugh, shout, during the cookout

Damn! How you get knocked out during the cookout?" - Juelz Santana--

We back with track 76! In today’s episode we discuss the long delayed Ashanti VS Keyshia Cole battle. We, then discuss our opinion on the rumored Verzuz battles that may or may not be in the works. Later, we discuss whether there’s room for certain white or pop acts in the culture of verzuz. Additional topics include the latest on Meg and Tory, the recent drama surrounding Danileigh and DaBaby, and more! Plug in!

"Nah, but 40 told me to do me

And don't listen to anybody that knew me

'Cause to have known me would mean that there's a new me

And if you think I changed in the slightest, could've fooled me

Boy, and to my city I'm the 2-3

Drug dealers live vicariously through me

I quit school and it's not because I'm lazy

I'm just not the social type and campus life is crazy

Understand, I could get money with my eyes closed

Lost some of my hottest verses down in Cabo

So if you find a Blackberry with the side scroll

Sell that mothafucker to any rapper that I know" - Drake--

Track 75 is live! In this episode we give Sean Paul his props and give our reasons as to why he deserves a Verzuz match. Following that, Jazzy Miotti explains why she's a perfect choice to play Mary J Blige in her upcoming biopic. Additionally, we discuss Funkmaster Flex's recent comments on Drake and Jay-Z, and what Jay-Z's twitter password probably is. This episode also begins with us trying to figure out why Macy Gray plays the same kind of roll in any movie she's casted in. Plug In!

"I used to give a, fuck, now I could give a fuck less

What do I think of success? It sucks, too much press I'm stressed

Too much cess, depressed, too upset

It's just too much mess, I guess I must just blew up quick (yes)

Grew up quick (no) was raised right

Whatever you say is wrong, whatever I say is right" - Eminem--

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Aux Cord! We’re so eager to start the convo that we completely skip the intro on this one. We discuss new albums, our favorites from 2020, the ongoing cancel culture conversation, artists overlooked for their creativity, and much more! The episode rounds off with our thoughts on the terrorist(and that IS what they are) attack on the capitol building, and a healthy convo about resolutions and overall fulfillment. It’s a good one! Plug in!

"From the beginning to the end

Losers lose, winners win

This is real, we ain't got to pretend

The cold world that we in is full of pressure and pain

Enough of me, nigga, now listen to Game" - 50 Cent--

We got a topic filled discussion for you on Track 73! At the very top of the episode we gotta shout out @jordanflahertymusic for always sending music to our email and keeping us up to date on his projects. We jump into this episode discussing the E-40 and Too $hort verzuz battle. Following that, we take the time to debunk the Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton battle that was going around the social media outlets. That didn't stop us from debating who would win in that battle though. Additionally, we go over rapper's "motivational posts", Eminem's new album and how is music is received in the current climate of hip-hop, 50 Cent VS The Game Verzuz playlists, Rowdy Rebel's release from prison, the NY drill sound, and more! We also randomly figure out what a KC vs AZ battle would be like lol. Plug in!