ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Define “impact” and talk about the different ways an artist can create “impact” for their release (shock, agitation, secrecy, innovation).

 ● Discuss whether Lil Nas X-Montero and Moor Mother-Black Encyclopedia of The Air deliver on the impact they made for their audiences.

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about three releases: Lady Blackbird-Black Acid Soul, Kacey Musgraves-Star-Crossed, and Yebba-Dawn in terms of executing an important album with a great voice.

● Discuss how other elements (writing, instrumentation, song/album themes) get conducted around a show stopping voice. What do these albums do well or miss?

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Discuss the reception and reaction around major releases this year including Donda and Certified Lover Boy. Beyond whether the albums have been up to par, fan reaction to these releases seems utterly broken. What do you people actually want?

● Talk about the specifics of Little Simz-Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Certified Lover Boy. What are the strengths and opportunities for each album?

A free flowing conversation about Young Dolph, capitalism, the justice system, as well as Griselda in present and future.

ATTENDEES

Defcee, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about what makes one emcee one producer albums special. Ceenick and We Dressed The City In Our Names are good examples, we’ll talk to Defcee about those.

● Analyze Horned Monk by August Fanon and Iceberg Theory as well as Bo Jackson by Alchemist and Boldy James.

ATTENDEES

Pecue, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk to Pecue about his approach to the cover art he’s done this year for Brainorchestra, Wrecking Crew, Midaz The Beast, and more. ● Discuss our favorite album covers of 2021 and what makes them work so well

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about the MC archetype of “The Ringmaster” an MC type that never fully embraces the lyrical supremacy mission but organizes albums to a legendary entertainment level. Who are other examples?

● Study the three formative Master P albums: The Ghetto’s Tryin’ To Kill Me!, Ice Cream Man, and Ghetto D. Analyze the formation of the Ringmaster skills.

● Talk about the influence P’s run had on hip hop.

Lord Juco is relentless. Always releasing projects: eps, singles, albums but this new one is a real culmination. From the production to the verses and guest verses Raised Right is a momentous step forward for the Toronto MC. Dan-O got to talk to his favorite Canadian MC about Guy Ritchie!

ATTENDEES

Tokyo Cigar, Big Flowers, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Discuss Ka’s new album: A Martyr’s Reward in terms of strengths and growth. Also, in terms of where it sits in the story of 2021 music.

● Talk about Ka’s place in the history of this music and how this album shifts that.

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Discuss Hit Boy x Nas newest release King’s Disease 2 and how it fits next to the original.