In this Episode, E-Man and Neil break down their favorite albums of 2023 and talk about what they're most excited for 2024. Neil celebrates 1 year sober and E-Man talks about the expansion of DOR Media

Happy Dilla Month and happy Black History Month.

Beer of the week:

Detroit Fan Zone IPA 5% ABV (Ellicott Brewing)

On this episode, E-Man and Neil sit down with artist Jalen Fraizer. We talk about what makes an artist genuine, realizing musical talent and creating a lane for yourself, different creative processes, and much more. As always, thank you for tuning in!

Jesus Looks Like Me EP and God Bless My Chalice EP are available on all streaming platforms now!

Beer's of the week:

Little Saints CBD and Botanical Terpene infused drink

Fair State Brewing KÖLD-Style Kolsch Style

Fat Orange Cat Brewing Co. You Had Me at Meow.

In this episode, Neil and E-Man set up shop at Stadt Garten in Detroit's Cass Corridor for the release of "Hey You" A collab beer between Hopewell Brewing and Fair State Brewing. We sit down with Phil from Fair State and Jonathan from Hopewell to talk about how the collab came about, working together in the industry, the importance of networking, and of course a ton of music. Fair State is based in Minneapolis and Hopewell in Chicago so we centered our theme around music from both cities. Make sure to tune in and subscribe for more!

Editor Note: There is a part in the episode where we talk about Chicago's music origin and the great migration is mentioned. E-Man says 2010's instead of 1910's, we're aware lol.

Beer of the week: Hey You-Hopwell/Fair State Brewing.

ABP 6.5% IBU N/A

On this episode, Neil and E-Man dive into Shock Value in music and how artists have used it over decades to generate buzz. Sex, Violence, Outfit choices, cringe-worthy visuals, and many more tactics have been used to garner viewership, sometimes it works, and sometimes it backfires.

RIP Bray Wyatt

Brews of the week: Desthil Brewing Dill Pickle Sour Beer

5.2% ABV 20 IBU

Sweet Justice Pacific Island Punch

10mg THC 5MG CBD

In this episode, Neil and E-Man sit down with Duke Newcomb, a promoter, artist, and community organizer out of Ann Arbor Michigan. Notably, hosting the Dojo, Luna Cypher, and Bridging the Gap. He organizes these hip-hop workshops for emcees vets and rookies alike to sharpen their craft and build community within the area. We talk about music festivals and upcoming concerts, building community, energy drinks, and much more in this episode.

Beers featured on this episode:

El Segundo Steve Austin's Broken Skull American Lager

4.8% ABV N/A IBU

Founders Brewing Velvet Rush

11.1% ABV 30 IBU

On this episode of BBPOV, Neil and E-Man sit down with Jamilah Falero aka Uni. Uni is an all-around jack of all trades, yoga instructor, business owner, clothing designer, holistic healer, artist, and a marine and mother. Uni also hosts cannabis-infused dinners called. "The High Bungalow" which brings together a community of people for a Cannabis infused dinner with plans n launching the cannabis brand, "Mary's Wonderland" We talk about everything from diet to struggles with addiction and of course music.

Beer of the week, Hop Butcher-Riwakamania V

6.5% ABV

This week, Neil and E-Man cover Toxic RnB. Let's be honest, we all listen and we all enjoy it, but does it have a negative impact on real life? Do people listen to these songs and take it as advice? Neil gives you a brief history into RnB and we try to pinpoint around the time when the change from romance and serenade to glorifying cheating and toxic behavior.

Brews this week Pleasantrees/Blakes Hard Cider Pleasantea

10mg THC

On this episode, The guys set up shop in Downtown Plymouth and go over a bunch of new music, including a new ep from Co-Host E-Man Bates aka NameNReverse entitled, "Before The Chaos." Topics also include something old, something new, the new Lil Yachty's "Let's Start Here." The J Dilla Biography "Dilla Time" and much more.

Beer's of the week are Athletic Brewing Company Run Wild IPA (N/A) And Blake's Hard Cider "Grand Cherry."

Did ya miss us? E-Man and Neil are finally back after a few month long break! Happy 2023 to everyone on a brand new episode of BBPOV. In this week's episode, the guys address why they've been off the air for several months, talk about the new format of the show going forward and give you their top 25 albums of 2022. Tap in, glad to be back and wishing everyone a safe and happy new year!

Also I realized now that we're on 130 not 140...apologies in advance lol

In this episode, Neil and E-Man sit down with Detroit-based artist Sam Be Yourself to talk about his upcoming album "Sunshine Diaries" to be released on September 2nd. Sam Be Yourself was a featured contestant on the Netflix show Rhythm and Flow but has been around the Detroit creative scene for quite some time. We talk about his experience on the show, creating music during the pandemic, a ton of music, and much more!

Our featured beer comes from our sponsor Arctic Circle Brewing Company: Deep Reverence Double Dry Hopped NEIPA

5.8% ABV 60 IBU