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"No more shopping sprees

No more late night creeps

No more VIP's

No more dough

We can't even kick it no more" - Ruff Endz--

Better late than never! Due to the Corona madness, we had to find alternate recording methods. We used our new "Social Distancing" skills to deliver this podcast from the comfort of out individual homes. That being said, please excuse the difference in audio quality. Hopefully we'll be able to return to our normal set up sooner than later. Now that that's put the way...we're back with track 44! We cover how the Corona Virus craziness is affecting our lives as well as the lives of people around the country. We also review Jay Electronica's new album, our favorite hip hop moments, nobody liking Dasani water, and AO's criticism of Swizz Beats and the fact that he'd like to challenge him to a beat battle. Do you think Swizz is annoying Alicia Keys while they're quarantined and saying "ZONE! ZONE! ZONE!" in response to everything she says? We do. Plug In!

"Hov askin' where's the record that the radio could play

And I was strikin' out for months, 9th inning, feelin' fear

Jeter under pressure, made the biggest hit of my career

But at first, that wasn't clear, niggas had no idea

Dion called me when it dropped, sounded sad but sincere

Told me Nas heard your single and he hate that shit

Said, "You the one, yo, why you make that shit?"

I can't believe I let Nas down" - J Cole--

If you're quarantined right now then you have no choice but to tune into track 43! We pretty much cover all bases on this episode. We start with a review of Jhene's new album and our thoughts on the Coronavirus insanity that's hit the world. Later, we cover the differences between our 20's and 30's, Meg Thee Stallions new album, and our continued R&B then and now convo. Quick question; we can all agree that pitbull, Ne-Yo, Usher, and Flo Rida are the kings on crossover fist pump music right? We'd thought you'd agree with us. Also, what if Nas STILL held a grudge against J Cole and thought he let him down? We think that'd be hilarious. Plug in!

“How you plan to make it to the top by just fittin' in?

How you plan to take a nigga's spot by just givin' in?

How you gon' treat this shit like you gon' get to live again?

How you gettin' hype off one hit? Do that shit again

How you got a manager you met after you got the win?

Bet you got some niggas that'll love you to the bitter end

Bet you got somebody that's just smarter than your other friends

Give 'em a percentage, see what happens to your blessin's then“ - Drake—

After last week’s interlude we made sure to double up on hip hop for track 42! We start by reviewing Drake’s 2 newest releases, what his forthcoming album release plans could be and speculating on a second album and your collaboration with Future. We, then discuss 50’s latest plan to finish Pop Smoke’s album, Griselda’s rare position in the current climate in hip hop, our personal goals in media, and an epic rant my Jazzy Miotti! Also...why did 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake make that “Ayo Technology” song? Lol Plug in!

“She shallow but the p**** deep (she shallow, she shallow)

She shallow but the p**** deep (she shallow, she shallow)

She shallow but the p**** deep (she shallow, she shallow)

She shallow but the p**** deep (she shallow, she shallow)” - J Cole—

It’s been a while but we’re back with another Interlude episode! We start out with some light hip hop discussion, which includes Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat. We, then discuss D Wade’s premier hip hop verse on he and Rick Ross’ new song. It’s become a favorite of ours(for better or for worse...mostly worse). Finally, we get into the meat(pause) of our episode where we discuss blind dates and our admitted shallowness. We also share stories and preferences about said blind dates and shallowness. It’s been a while since we got personal. Plug in!

“I'm spittin' this shit for closure

And God is my witness, so you could get it from Hova

For all you magicians that's fidgeting with the cobra

I'm silent as a rock, 'cause I came from a rock

That's why I came with a rock, then signed my name on the Roc

Draw a line around some Earth, then put my name on the plot“ - Jay Electronica--

Track 41 starts off with yet another discussion about a passing in Hip Hop. Rest In Peace to Pop Smoke and payers to his loved ones. We build on that by trying to inform up and coming artists how to operate and carry themselves when adjusting to fame. Additionally, we discuss artists we’ve seen live and others we still want to see, we cover the whole Lil Boosie Vs. The Wade family drama, Our confusion with Jay Electronica’s forthcoming album, and much more! Plug in!

“Game change, but the name don't

My whore-shays is they main hoes

Got a lot of them, a whole stable

I don't lie to them, it's no fables

Rap don, country flavor

Now we worldwide, we made a big brand

Now our catalog is so major

Rodeo or Rodeo

Ho-folio is so player

Tomato or tomato

Nas X or Big Nas, this shit ride” - Nas—

Welcome to track 40! In this episode we briefly cover Pop Smoke’s new album and the fact that Ant and AO think every track is exactly the same(they are). We then jump into Gayle King’s comments on Kobe Bryant and Snoop’s passionate reaction. While we understand Snoop has recently apologized, this episode was recorded prior to that apology. We, also, comment on Lil Nas X’s recent remix of Rodeo featuring Nas. Or as we like to call him, Big Nas Y. Furthermore, we briefly discuss how it would go if Future was invited to a cookout at Steve Harvey’s house. We think we got it right lol. Plug in!

"I could show you how to do it, you tired of ridin Buicks

I don't know why niggaz rap for years and can't make hotter music

Even when, I don't do it chicks release body fluid

Body drop, shotty pop, and niggaz wanna tie me to it

I don't know why Loon and Fabby won't just say I'm they daddy

Why they solve them CB4 niggaz just keep comin at me

Got as many beefs as 50 and a nigga go to church

Could you imagine if my hands was on work, I don't know" - Ma$e--

Nothing but drama on Track 39! We start this episode discussing Meek and Nicki's recent back and forth on twitter. We, then, delve into the whole Meg and G Eazy thing and why we don't find it noteworthy at all. That leads into a conversation on the different perspectives on interracial couples inside and outside the industry. Finally, we speak on Mase's Diddy issues, his industry history, and the mystery of Bad Boy's business practices in relation to their historical roster. This episode is kind of a roller coaster. Plug In!

"Kobe Bryant Nikes, purple gold strings

Kobe in the game dunking on your team

Black Mamba, attack conquer

Basketball beast, rap monster

Crossover good, a turnaround jumper

Or just drive in the lane and dunk on dunkers

You know where it's going, it's goin' down, yo

This is the Lakeshow, but don't drown though

I call him King Bryant, now let the crown show" - Lil Wayne—

After a brief convo where we make fun of the Roc Nation brunch we get into our conversation about Kobe. Track 38 starts on a somber note as we discuss the tragic and unexpected loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. We discuss Kobe’s career, influence, and overall impact on the culture and the world. We follow that up, on a lighter note, by touching on his short lived hip hop career and other athletes who attempted the same thing(for better or for worse). Rest In Peace to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, and Ara Zobayan. Prayers to their friends and family. Plug in

"They said I'm just a whiner, I sound like a baby

I dish it out but can't take it

But I take it, dish it back out

And they get all bent out of shape

This shit's almost comical

Wait, and I meant no disrespect

I wasn't dissin' Tech, that was not a shot at 2 Chainz or to Jay-Z

They probably feel the same way because lately

Instead of us being credited for longevity

And being able to keep it up for this long at this level, we

Get told we'll never be what we were

Bitch, if I was as half as good as I was

I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be" - Eminem--

While we pre recorded this episode 6 days prior to Kobe and Gigi Bryant's untimely and unfortunate death, we couldn't, in good conscience, not at least address it here and let everyone know we will dedicate next week's episode to him. Prayers to the Bryant family. With that said we are back with Track 37. We discuss the Tyler Perry movie archetype, Beyonce's adidas release, Eminem's new album, good and bad technical and modern rapping, and, of course, Brazilian butt lifts. yes you read that correctly lol. We also ask the age old question; How much money would it take for you to quit your job? Plug In!

"Say my days are numbered, but I keep wakin' up

Know you see my texts, baby, please say some

Wine by the glass, your man a cheapskate, huh?

Niggas gotta move off my release day, huh

Bitch, this is fame, not clout

I don't even know what that's about, watch your mouth

Baby got a ego twice the size of the crib

I can never tell her shit, it is what it is (What)" - Drake--

We on Track 36 and one gotta go! We start off this week's episode discussing Drake and Future's newest track "Life is Good". We, then discuss Cassidy's new "hobby" making beats smh. That leads us to comment on the worst beats we've ever heard and the answers shouldn't surprise anybody. Our main convo revolves around the respect that people put on Andre 3000's name, and a deep and lengthy(pause) game of "One Gotta Go". Other discussions include more sitcom talk, Lori Harvey, and what we think it would be like if Steve Harvey dated Kendall Jenner and terrorized Kanye at the Kardashian house. We promise that last thing came up organically lol. Plug In!