Ricky gives Eric an example of a sample, using one of the most iconic beats in music history—the Amen Break. They unpack how this drum loop became a cornerstone of hip-hop, and explore how Black artists used sampling as a tool for creativity, reinterpretation and expression to push music forward.

Amen, Brother by The Winstons

Songs that sample Amen, Brother

On Repeat: 

Eric — Leaves by Parcels

Ricky — Sunburn by Tucker Wetmore & Love's a Gun by Daniel Seavey

Ricky takes you through this week's new music drop for June 19, 2026. Clap if you don't care.

Bops:

Resurrection (Album) by Chloe and Timbaland  

Let Me Go by Baby Rose 

Southern Nights by Kashus Culpepper 

On Your Mind by FKA Twigs featuring Lil Yachty 

hey there [I have a compulsive complex] by Q

Eric lives in Texas and doesn’t know who Selena is **gasps in Spanish**. Clap if you don’t care.

On Repeat:

Eric – I Knew It, I Knew You by Taylor Swift

Ricky – Mexico Honey by Kacey Musgraves

Ricky introduces a "New Music Friday" series, highlighting new music released June 12. Clap if you don't care.

Bops: 

Dirty Blonde (Album) by Bebe Rexha 

No Doubt (I'm in Love) by Erick the Architect 

GIRLS (feat. Kehlani) Remix by The Kid LAROI

Stages (Album) by Midland 

Need Another Spin:

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love (Album) by Olivia Rodrigo

Every World Cup gets a song. Ricky explains to Eric the unique history of these soccer anthems—from global hits to questionable choices. And most importantly: is Shakira the queen of FIFA? Clap if you don't care.

On Repeat:

- Jon Bellion | Live Concert

Notable World Cup Music (mostly mentioned in this episode):

1998

• The Cup of Life (France '98) by Ricky Martin and Pablo Flores

2006

• Hips Don't Lie by Shakira and Wyclef Jean

2010

• Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira and Freshlyground
• Wavin' Flag by K'NAAN
• Oh Africa by Akon

2014

• We Are One (Ole Ola) by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte
• La La La (Brazil 2014) by Shakira and Carlinhos Brown

2018

• Live It Up by Nicky Jam, Will Smith and Era Istrefi
• Living Football (Official FIFA Theme) by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe
• Colors by Jason Derulo

2022

• Dreamers by Jung Kook and BTS
• Tukoh Taka by Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares

2026

• Lighter by Jelly Roll and Carín León
• Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy
• Goals by LISA, Anitta and Rema
• Game Time by Future and Tyla
  

Ricky explains to Eric how a country smaller than Texas quietly took over pop music. Clap if you don't care.

On Repeat:

Eric — Homewrecker by Sombr

Ricky — hate that I made you love me by Ariana Grande & Think As You Drunk by Riley Green

Blue Dot Fever: Why pop stars are scaling back or canceling their tours altogether. Ricky explains to Eric why artists may need to right-size their shows for today’s demand. Clap if you don't care.

On Repeat:

Eric — Shakari by Ludwig Göransson from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Ricky — 사랑해 Saranghae (I Love You) by Trisha Paytas & The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range 

Lizzo calls out her record label over her album's marketing —but is the label the problem, or the algorithm? In their debut episode, Ricky and Eric try to figure out are artists making music for now, or for the algorithm? Clap if you don't care.