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This week's episode Savon and Alex are joined by an upcoming YouTube personality Bhebee Banks. She joins them to discuss mental health amongst entertainers and also reveals her encounters with anxiety. Also, ghostwriters in hip-hop are acceptable but should it disqualify artist (Drake) from being the GOAT? And they discuss social media being the biggest drug in society, J.Cole's interview with Angie Martinez, cultural appropriation and MORE! Dishonorable Mention: The "Mayo sisters" (Nicole Arbour and Taylor Swift) Make sure to subscribe and/or comment on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube and now Google Play! Even if you think we're trash, we Need to Know.

This week Savon and Alex sit down with an upcoming artist, Spec Kay. Spec joins the conversation on where Wale ranks in rap and is Wale underrated? Also, Mike Million returns to discuss his music, and Childish Gambino's video leads the guys to discuss interracial dating? And Spec Kay gives insight on his creative process and why he could never "sell out" and follow today's trends in music. Make sure to subscribe and/or comment on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube and now Google Play! Even if you think we're trash, we Need to Know. Dishonorable Mention: Tidal Streaming Service Spec Kay - "Yellow Brick Road" | https://soundcloud.com/spec-kay/yellow-road

On this episode, Savon and Alex are joined by Steph to sit down and discuss Kanye West. They look at aspects that most media fail to talk about regarding Kanye and decide that "cancelling Kanye" may be premature. Also, upcoming artist Blackway stops by to discuss his music, being a newly signed artist (Republic Records) and working with Gucci Mane and T.I. He also drops an unexpected freestyle(1:30:50)! Thank yall for tuning in and rocking with us! Make sure to subscribe, rate and comment! Dishonorable Mention: Bill "The Pill" Cosby Check out Blackways music on all streaming services: Blackway "Bottle Girl" (feat Tokoyo Jetz) | https://soundcloud.com/blackwaymusic/bottle-girl-ft-tokyo-jetz-prod

This week Savon and Alex are joined by upcoming business mogul Ramel "Young Mogul" Newerls and the lovely Steph Styuhls. They discussed Kanye's meltdown, and come up with unheard theories to why Kanye is acting out. Also is Drake a better rapper than Meek Mill (rapping ability)? And Ramel drops gems for upcoming entrepreneurs, teaches us how to make money, save money and the importance of financial literacy for millennials and easy ways to make money in real-estate. He's on his way to a million at 25 years old, so he's qualified for the conversation. Dishonorable Mention: Major News/Media Outlets (CNN, The Shaderoom, etc..) *Disclaimer* The audio was distorted this week, we'll have everything fixed episode 5! The content makes up for it though, enjoy!

The Ville is back and so are Savon and Alex to discuss what you Need to Know for the week. Profit stops by to chop it up about J.Cole's new album and if J.Cole is struggling with the same issues as Chris Brown's music? Also, G.O.O.D music looks to take over the summer as Kanye returns to Twitter fingers, the guys ask do we REALLY want to hear Kid Cudi? Net Neutrality is important and they give an update on it (pay attention, how long should it take to move on from an ex and MORE! Thank yall for tuning, subscribe, rate! Let us know what you think. Dishonorable Mention: Starbucks Corporation

This week Savon and Alex are joined by long-time friends Ms.TeeTalk and Omari (better known as "O")to discuss Drake being the biggest cock-blocker in music, Cardi B officially hotter than Nicki Minaj (Omari is a Nicki stan so it gets interesting)and Shad Moss being in his feelings on Instagram. Alex also ask "Is it okay to smash a friends sister?" Laughs, information and great vibes on this episode of the Need to Know podcast! Make sure you subscribe, comment, rate. Even if you think its trash we "Need to Know". Salute. Dishonourable Mention: Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Savon and Alex are joined by upcoming comedian Anthony Moore to discuss his promising career, the grind of being a comedian and working with Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle (34:27). They also talk about their expectations for Drake's album, Cardi B's first week numbers and which approach to music do you prefer, The Weeknd or Chris Brown? In addition, they list their top 3 rappers they NEVER want to hear again. Enjoy the first episode of many. What you Need to Know, when you Need to Know on the Need to Know Podcast.