Jay Raised Us

Song: Go Crazy Remix (Jeezy Ft. Jay-Z)

Album: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

Synopsis:

Frankie and Mos are back at it after taking a brief winter break (just like back in high school days).  Today we recap our holiday break. We also address the big 🐘 in the room:  how and where did Mos spend his break? Did he get arrested? Did he jump off the deep end…?

Also discussed: The importance of "self care" and maintaining a positive circle and the value of protecting your energy… and more!

Episode 16

Song: Already Home (ft. Kid Cudi)

Album: Blueprint 3

Synopsis:

It is here. December 11, 2020.  A little bit more than 10 years after the first part of the trilogy, Kid Cudi has given us the finale.  Due to the fact that Frankie has been super busy with life this time, Mos was able to force him to do a Kid Cudi “Tribute Episode” and listen to Man on the Moon.  After one listen, Frankie realized: “Oh I get why you like this dude...he’s definitely saving lives”.   Kid Cudi’s music has literally stopped people from ending it all, and his fans rabidly defend him!

Today we are diving into all things Cudi, and discuss his cult like fan base will ride for him to tend, and Mos would tolerate zero Cudi hate, be it from a 25 year old who was in middle school when the MOTM made its debut, or the hip hop Walter Cronkite, Joe Budden.

Today we talking all about the impact of Mr. Rager!

(pretty clear who wrote today’s description!)

Today we talking all about the impact of Mr. Rager!

Song: Who Gon Stop Me

Album: Watch The Throne

Synopsis:

"Only thing that can stop me is me....."

What is the biggest deterrent to getting out our dreams, reaching our goals, or simply doing sh*t we say we want to do? Is it the man? Is it the system? Is it...ourselves???  Today Frankie and Mos dive deep into identifying if we are our own worst enemies.  Sometimes we can be our biggest haters.  Also discussed, are ways Frankie and Mos tune out the noise, and how they each evaluate if an idea is worth the grind.

Also discussed:

The importance of any form of daily meditation, The time Mos' dad dropped him off at an overnight, silent Buddhist New Years Retreat; How Frankie was never broke as a kid, because he sewed money on the tips of his cornrows.

Song: This Can't Be Life (ft. Scarface & Beanie Sigel)

Album:  Roc La Familia: The Dynasty

Synopsis:

We're nearing the end of year one of the COVID pandemic.  Life as we know it has changed, perhaps (but hopefully not) forever.  Today Frankie and Mos get into how the pandemic has affected them, and what they have observed during this crazy year.  In this episode we hear about how Frank thinks we all better get ready for the vaccine (and we better start copping Pfizer stock); and how Mos got dumped for being too scared to go hookah during flu season, dating apps during covid. And much more!

P.S.A

"Make sure you strap up and don't be out here raw dogging air ..."

Frankie G

Song: Seen It All (Jeezy Ft. Jay-Z)

Album: Seen It All: The Autobiography

Synopsis:  

It's here! The Royal Rumble of Trap Music! The Superbowl of the Bando, and so on.  Even though here at Jay Raised Us, we are jay fan fans, but make no mistake, Mos and Frankie love the trap.  As two bonafide southern rap aficionados we were both hyped for this Verzuz.  Even though we're both huge Jeezy fans, and both admit Jeezy makes you wanna get up and get it, Frankie and Mos have two very different opinions on who should be crowned king of the trap!

With all the killing going on with the rappers....

Song: Legacy

Episode: 4:44

Synopsis:

Legacy Legacy Legacy.  After successfully completing ten episodes, Frank and Mos take a step back to reflect on the conversation that brought them to this point.  Also in this episode, Frank talks about finally admitting that Jay-Z might not be as wack as he thought, and Hov just might be as dope as Mos has always said.   Hear what to expect for future episodes, from the jay raised us movement, and all the dope stuff coming to the merch store!

Song: Politics As Usual

Album: Reasonable Doubt

Synopsis:

According to almost everyone but 45, the votes are in!! Frank and Mos are back at it! This week they boys are discussing the 2020 US Presidential Election results, and why Mos still isn't convinced President Elect Joe Biden is not wit the sh*ts.  Also discussed: The culture of Black Excellence in the DMV; the power of children seeing our first black female vice president; and so much more!

Song: Black Republican (Nas Ft. Jay-Z)

Album: Hip Hop Is Dead

Synopsis: 

Who will Save the United States of America?? Hopefully by the end of the day, Americans will know who it's next savior will be.  In today's special election episode Frankie and Mos discuss some of the top election issues of today, and also discuss the reason the two party system sucks, why welfare isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be, and so much more...