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"Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts

French vanilla, butter pecan, chocolate deluxe

Even caramel sundaes is getting touched

And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up" - Method Man--

After an in depth, Chic-Fil-A related intro we get right into track 62! We take a deep dive on AO’s love for the music of Brent Faiyaz and his comparisons to Bryson Tiller. That leads us into a discussion on the relationship between Neo Soul and traditional R&B. We outline the traditional Neo Soul artist uniform (cap, tan jacket, fitted jeans, scarf, and flat Aldo-esq sneakers). Wrapping up the show we get into “Faming barrel in an alley” rap. You already know the kind of rap we talking about lol. Plug in!

"The IRS want they fifty plus our tithe

Man, that's over half of the pie

I felt dry, that's on God

That's why I charge the prices that I charge

I can't be out here dancin' with the stars" - Kanye West—

Track 61 kicks in with no delay!....or proper intro for that matter. We immediately get into a celebrity breakup convo sparked by the recent split of Cardi B and Offset. That leads us into a discussion about a list circulating twitter that consists of the 100 greatest active rappers. Spoiler alert.. we disagree completely. We also discuss Patti Labelle Verzuz Gladys Knight, rappers going on dancing with the stars, the best rappers turned actors, and much more! Plug in!

"Me, I can't break a commitment (no)

I done seen people fuck up the whole team 'cause they couldn't play they position

Talking about they didn't mean it, bitch

You know the road to hell was paved with good intentions" - Big Sean--

We keeping things rolling with Track 60! We start by reviewing Big Sean’s Detroit 2 album and discuss whether it lived up to everything we thought it would be. That lead us to wondering if another TWENTY88 album would be able to live up to the first. Later, we go back to talking about 90s sitcoms like we always seem to do. After singing amazing renditions of our favorite theme songs, we deep dive on how the music industry may change or enhance the kind of person you are(for better or worse). Lastly, if you could meet anyone in the industry, who would it be and why? We give our answers on the pod. Plug in!

"I just cry for no reason, I just pray for no reason

I just thank for the life, for the day, for the hours and another life breathin'

I did it all 'cause it feel good

You could live it all if you feel bad

Better live your life

We are running out of time" - SZA--

We’re back with track 58! In this episode there’s a lot to cover. We start with paying our respects to Chadwick Boseman and identifying the impact he’s had on the culture, his loved ones and the film industry. We continue on by discussing our reactions to the Brandy Vs Monica battle, Big Sean’s upcoming album, Nas’ King’s Disease album, ASAP Ferg, the disrespecrful overlooking of Lil Mo's career, and much more! One more thing...let people like what they like and dislike what they dislike. It’s important. Plug in!

“Sometimes I'm over-black, even my clothes are black

Cash Money with the white tee and the soldier rag

We goin' ultra black, unapologetically black

The opposite of Doja Cat, Michael Blackson black

We goin' ultra black, I gotta toast to that

We don't fold or crack (Nas, Nas)

Occasion, we rose to that, fuck goin' postal

We goin' ultra black” - Nas

Another week, another episode! Welcome to Track 58. Lots to discuss this week! We start with the random meet up of Steve Harvey and Kanye West at a Chic-Fil-A. After picking on Steve for a while we get into Taye Diggs and his recent and “strange” antics in social media, The Fresh Prince reboot, Nas VS Doja Cat, Cyhi ghost writing for Travis Scott, and much more! We also discuss which cultural dances are retired and go down in the hall of fame. Plug in!

"Nowadays, it looks like talk is all these niggas 'bout

Seems like the smallest pockets always have the biggest mouth

And being broke is a joke, I know I shouldn't laugh

That's why I come for everything they said I couldn't have

Before I go, only thing I want to mention is...

Money ain't the root of all evil now, attention is" - Fabolous--

We’re back after a short 2 week break to discuss the growing list of events and topics. We have yet another discussion about internet outrage in relation to Meg and Cardi’s WAP video. We, also discuss Rick Ross & 2 Chainz’ Verzuz battle, Moesha, Beyonce, J Cole, and much more! We missed you guys and hope the feeling is mutual! Plug in!

"I feel like there's still niggas that owe me checks

I feel like there's still bitches that owe me sex

I feel like this but niggas don't know the stress

I lost the only girl in the world that know me best

I got the money and the fame and that don't mean shit

I got the Jesus on a chain, man that don't mean shit

'Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace

I need just at least one of Russell's nieces on..." - Kanye West--

Mad stuff to get to on Track 56! We briefly discuss Pop Smoke’a deluxe album, and the whole Meg & Tory Situation. We then get into Kanye’s ridiculous and concerning rally comments. That leads us into a y’all about legacy and what you’ll be remembered for once it’s all said and done. The meat of the show is dedicated to our predictions on the DMX and Snoop versuz battle. The battle that seems like it’s only a thing because of their dog personas. It’s a packed one but an important one. Plug in!

"I want a real love, dark skinned and Aunt Viv love

That Jada and that Will love

That leave a toothbrush at your crib love

And you ain't gotta wonder whether that's your kid love

Nigga I don't want no bitch from reality shows

Out of touch with reality hoes

Out in Hollywood bringin' back 5 or 6 hoes

Fuck em' then we kick em' to the door

Nigga you know how it go" - J Cole--

Let’s get it out of our system right now so we don’t have to say it again....ENTANGLEMENT. Now that that’s out of the way, we can welcome you to Track 55! We, obviously, have to start this episode off with Will and Jada. How could we not? We also cover the arrest of the suspects connected to Pop Smoke’s murder, and the ongoing battle that is Pusha vs Drake. Additionally, we cover “Woke” culture on social media and everyone’s apparent need to stand in their problematic soapbox. Also, shout out to @jsansimusic and @jordanflahertymusic for their emails. Check them out. Plug in!

"It's Pop Smoke, niggas know me

Keep two fours like I'm Kobe

Is you ridin' or you hidin'?

If you slidin', then you owe me (Owe me)

Run up, catch cold feet

Niggas act tough then call police

I don't make friends, yeah, I make bands

Want some Ray-Bans 'cause I'm a OG" - Pop Smoke--

We have a lot to cover on track 54! We hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. With that, and the whirlwind of different things happening in the industry we decided to give y’all a week off while we so can catch up on it all. For starters we had to make sure to give Pop Smoke props for his new album and executive production of 50 Cent. We, also couldn’t skip over the Fab vs Jadakiss Verzuz battle. Why Kiss do him like that? There’s also NO way we couldn’t cover the madness that is Jada Pinkett and August Alsina. There’s a lot to cover and we appreciate everyone who listens! Plug in!

"I'm on some "Fuck a retweet, " most people is sheep

You got all the answers but how you gon' reach?

If I could make one more suggestion respectfully

I would say it's more effective to treat people like children

Understandin' the time and love and patience that's needed to grow

This change is inevitable but ain't none of us seen this before

Therefore we just gotta learn everything as we go" - J Cole—

Track 53 is live! First off, can we cancel “Cancel Culture”? Y’all are the worst. We begin with the J Cole vs Noname controversy. Spoiler Alert: we don’t side with the majority. We also discuss the abundance of music released, Swizz Beats calling Drake out, songs we like but can’t remember, Yolanda Adams having a crush on Busta Rhymes, New York slang, and much more! Also, AO still wants to battle Swizz Beatz. Plug in!