Gus & Tony experience some music that's new to them (SZA, M.O.P., Busta Rhymes, Uncle Waffles, K.O), explore BREAK MY SOUL by Beyoncé, talk through one of Plato's dialogues (Euthyphro), and continue to explore preference, economics & creativity, and the Implied For Me.

Playlist for this episode.

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Interesting shit to check out:

The Hollywood Reporter article by Evan Nicole Brown, with quotes from South African rapper K.O

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/2023-bet-awards-behind-the-scenes-1235524251/#!

Interview with Busta Rhymes from 2020 by Cheo Hodari Coker from GQ

https://www.gq.com/story/busta-rhymes-ele-2-interview

The Complete History of Hip Hop from Prep Scholar

https://blog.prepscholar.com/hip-hop-history-timeline

Stereogum 'Break My Soul' analysis by Vivek Maddala

https://www.stereogum.com/2197029/beyonce-break-my-soul-music-theory/columns/in-theory/

Interview with Vivek Maddala

https://theroarbots.com/the-inherent-political-power-of-music-a-conversation-with-vivek-maddala-asian-americans-composer/

In the Studio with Vivek Maddala

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zveAHs69YA

Interview with Big Freedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQh4oq6YGyY