Lyrics & Lattes Podcast

Hey folks, Trevor DeSaussure here again with Lyrics and Lattes to bring you another Hot 16. Today we're going to the late great philosopher, DMX. Ya'll been eating long enough now. Stop being greedy. Let's keep it real partna. Give to the needy. Ribs is touching. So don't make me wait. F**k around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate. This s**t ain't about you bro. The world is so much bigger than you. Legacies aren't built from material things. They're built from people. How do you want to be remembered when your time is up? Be kind to one another. Reach out. Give a helping hand. Because you never know when someone's/ Slipping, I'm falling, I can't get up. Rest in peace DMX.  

Podcast Summary

Lyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday.

Episode Summary

In today’s episode we go straight to the fans and hear what lyric inspires you. Tune in and hear breakdowns from listeners.

Key Points:

Derick Bowers - Jay-z Adnis

Tiphany Strawther - Andra Day Rise Up

Julian Gunder - E40 I stand on that

Danielle Scott- Kanye West Violent Crimes

Ashley - Nas Album Done

Stay Connected

Is there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  

IG: @LyricsAndLattes

Hosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss 

Hey – its Jason Wallace with the lyrics and lattes podcast where we use hip-hop lyrics to inspire you.  Today’s hot 16 mini-episode is called Raise the Bar by Black Thought.

I turned scars to a sense of regard for myself Based on where I set the bar, I made it hard for myselfI lent the hand before my brothers called for my help

Let’s be real, some of y’all are winning because you haven’t set the bar high enough. You keep picking stuff you already know how to do...

Dream bigger - don’t allow the fear of failing stop you from growth. ADD: "Failure is not an option!"...NO failure is inevitable. Its progress. Failure is NOT the opposite of success...it’s on the road to it.

 If you’ve never taken an L, your dreams aren’t big enough. Raise the bar til it’s uncomfortable and let that growth make you stronger.

Podcast Summary

Lyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday. 

Episode Summary

Today’s episode is all about Community Advocacy and how you can start supporting causes that are important to you. We are joined by Tony Lewis Jr who is  an Activist,  Re-Entry Expert, and Author of the book Slugg: A Boy's Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration.  Mr. Lewis has fought relentlessly over the past 21 years to uplift and empower men, women, and children impacted by mass incarceration.

Key Points: 

Step 1: Have a Strong Relationship to the Issue(s) (DC or Nothing by Wale)
 
Step 2: Know your facts  (F- You by Styles P from The Lox) 
 
Step 3: Know Your Opposition (Drug Dealer Anonymous by Pusha T)
 
Step 4: Take Action (Can I Live by Jay-z)

Sign the Petition and get details on the Free Tony Lewis Rally on April 10th HERE. Stand with Tony Lewis Jr to free his father Tony Lewis Sr who has been incarcerated for over 30 years for a non-violent drug offense.


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Is there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  

IG: @LyricsAndLattes

Hosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss 

Hey, what up folks? It's Trevor DeSaussure here again to bring you, your Hot 16. This week we're going to local DC artist Tr3demark. The beat's so sick, throw you into convulsion. And please don't trip over whatever's broken. Cuz we so lit. Degrees on the steeze so brisk. Used to let them take the wheel breath stinks to let him take the wheel and now I'm riding in Jesus whiiiiiiiip. Please don't trip over whatever's broken. This week we're going to be talking about forgiveness. Not just forgiving others, but forgiving yourself. Look what happened in the past happened in the past. There's nothing you can do about it. It's already done. You're only human and a good 70% of life is us just messing up. The Bible says he without sin cast the first stone. In the Quran it states let them pardon and overlook. In Hinduism, not only do you need to forgive but you need to seek forgiveness. We figure this out across the world. Live, let, and learn. And become a better version of yourself today than what you were yesterday. And the only way you can do that is by making a couple of mistakes. Hey guys, don't forget to tune in for a full episode every Monday and a mini episode every Thursday. You can find our content all on LyricsandLattes.com and you can reach out to us at [email protected]

Podcast Summary

Lyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday. 

Episode Summary

Today we have a special guest, we are joined by the rap icon, Ja Rule. Join us as we explore his music and uncover gems on how we can build perseverance.

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Key Points: 

Step 1:  The rain leads to growth  – change your perspective about tough times – Rainy Dayz

Step 2: Life isn’t a scrimmage – play to win – Count on Your Ni**a

Step 3:  Focus and be explosive, especially when you have nothing – Holla Holla

Step 4:  What people say about you – can’t define or defeat you – I’m Real

Step 5:  Stop Being Timid – Love me Hate me

Step 6:  Not being Envious and being happy when those around you achieve success. Edub and Ja

Step 7:  Move forward… even if alone. – Real Life fantasy

Step 8:  Its Daily Grind – Never Again

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Stay Connected

Is there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  

IG: @LyricsAndLattes

Hosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss 

Hey – its Jason Wallace with the lyrics and lattes podcast where we use hip-hop lyrics to inspire you. You know, one of our guest was nominated for a grammy…. Royce da 5’9..this one is for you. 

I wrote my way out (I wrote my way out)
Out of the poor house, accomplished my goals somehow
I never sold out, I'm a product of Motown
And now I'm in the public eye
So if you ever see me solve a problem before
Just know before I solved a problem that the problem got wrote down

Bars.. you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals simply by writing them down. 

So whatever it is you want to do in life… The biggest first steps you can take RIGHT now is to put it on paper. That’s it. The worst place for an idea to live… is in your head. Be intentional about where you are going… because nobody ever went up went up a hill by accident. So go get you a notebook or Hustle Journal and start writing your dreams and be that much closer to success.

Podcast Summary

Lyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday. 

Episode Summary

Today’s episode is titled, The Self Love Manual. Trevor and Jason are joined by Tera Chantelle, Self Love Coach, Author of the book The Self Love Manual, and the host of Take the Lead podcast. This week Tera walks us through some practical steps and guidance on how to love ourselves.

Key Points: 

Step 1: You vs You - There is no competition (Aha Gazelle)

Step 2: Stop playing it safe - Theres no easy path to you (The Internet)

Step 3: Keep the momentum - trust the process (Wande)

Step 4: Health is Wealth (Aha Gazelle)

Step 5: Have a purpose (Lecrae)

Stay Connected

Is there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  

IG: @LyricsAndLattes

Hosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss 

Hey what up folks? Trevor DeSaussure here from Lyrics and Lattes here to bring you another Hot 16. Today we're going to my hometown in Rockledge to visit Florida rapper, NiceyMostLikely. We're going to listen to his single "14 Promises to Summer" off of his new LP "The Sickness: Symptoms of Pain." I put producers together, merch artists and all. Quaker Oats style with it, I'm a one man label. See I'm only here to help those that's grateful. Look folks, even for our mini episodes is going to be a very short and sweet episode. Sometimes you need to put on many hats. Ain't no, "could have, should have, would have, (made up word). Get it get it done. You don't know how to do something ask somebody. The Law of Conservation of Energy states that "the total energy of an isolated system remains constant." THAT MEANS IF YOU DON'T GET TO MOVING YOU GON' STAY STILL! Get up, get going, and get to getting. Ain't no excuses bro. And with that we're out.

Podcast Summary

Lyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday. 

Episode Summary

Today’s episode is about letting the past go. Whether it's pain from a bad relationship, a bad decision, or even a missed opportunity - stop dwelling on the past and expecting it to not have an effect on your future. Doubts about the decisions of yesterday can make you question your judgment on the decisions of tomorrow… learn from the past, grow, and MOVE ON. Your past does not define you. How you take hold of today DOES.

Step 1:  Grieve for a period but understand when its time to move on (Big Krit)

Step 2: Heal before you  hurt those around you (Russ)

Step 3:  Fan Pick: Stop making excuses (City High) brought to you by @freddiewalkerjr

Step 4. Fan Pick:  Don’t harbor bitterness (Z-Ro) by Darrell Wallace

Stay Connected

Is there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  

IG: @LyricsAndLattes

Hosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss