No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki Davis

No Bars Off is the home of innovative, insightful, and entertaining breakdowns of hip-hop verses from all eras, regions, and subcultures. Boardwalk Brown (Aki Davis) and Sha Stimuli (Sherod Khaalis) a... more

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How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.

No Bars Off episodes:

November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Kendrick Lamar Directly Addresses Issues on "Wacced Out Murals"
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown get into Kendrick Lamar's surprise project, "GNX" and the topics he addressed on "Wacced Out Murals".
Topics discussed:
GNX and the West Coast victory lap feel of the album
Drake, Snoop and others addressed in "Wacced Out Murals"
Is Kendrick staking claim to the top spot in the game?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/0KkV8crg8RY?si=vYnDHD99w-U4LTDC
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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31min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Grammy Winner Focus...Stops By To Talk Aftermath, His New Group, and Dealing With Loss
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Grammy-award winning producer Focus. Sha and Focus go back over a decade and have collaborated on multiple projects. Focus gets deep and reveals a lot of the pain that went into the featured verse. "N.C" is a soul-stirring song where Focus speaks to the instrumentation as if it's a therapist. Tap in.
Topics discussed:
Focus talks how the song and project came to be.
The pain that went into the verse on the featured song "N.C."
Using music and tattoos as therapy
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/WYnC-qPbh8A?si=RhphNdJJo87-2jBf
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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50min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Why Do We Sleep on Big Sean?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Big Sean - his place in the game and his recent project, Better Me Than You.
Topics discussed:
The single "Precision" from his new project.
Is Big Sean slept on?
His flows, bars and presence
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtagelegday.com
https://youtu.be/QnXwcDTM2ig?si=NJn6KcioPO0Sbf1p
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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31min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Finally! Our Take On J.Cole's Port Antonio
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk finally address J. Cole's position and reasoning on "Port Antonio"
Topics discussed:
J. Cole addressing why he chose to step away from the simmering beef - was it smart in hindsight?
Was there a better way to bow out of the battle?
Apology and exit notwithstanding, is Cole still top tier?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/CNsQyK3Mjgw?si=CNQm2r_RwUVZsG5D
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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45min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Did Eminem Go Too Far on "Road Rage?"
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask the question: Is Eminem fat shaming or sharing concern on his song "Road Rage".
Topics discussed:
Is Slim Shady toeing the line of "cancel culture" with his new song, "Road Rage"?
Eminem takes a shot at Lizzo
Does, or should, this spark a larger conversation about weight concerns?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/f5UFwCFqnNU?si=BZ5MxK86cw4njMqW
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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34min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - Should Killer Mike Be 14 On The ATL Best Rapper List?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Killer Mike and his Grammy-award winning project, "Michael". We get into the record, "Shed Tears"
Topics discussed:
Is Killer Mike ranked too low (#14) on the Atlanta best rapper list?
The emotion and transparency of the soulful "Shed Tears"
Killer Mike and his perseverance to sweeping the Grammys in his 40s.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/SkLoqpgo468?si=-97kylmBxn5YyL-7
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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24min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - The Genius Song That Was Purely Thoughts - Jay-Z feat. Memphis Bleek
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Jay-Z's classic "Coming of Age II (Da Sequel)" featuring Memphis Bleek. A cinematic follow-up to their first collab, "Coming of Age", this song was a story told completely by thoughts. Let's dive in!
Topics discussed:
This classic was an interaction told completely by thoughts - mind blowing
The evolution of the relationship from the original "Coming of Age"
Is this peak Jay-Z?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/IoCipodseac?si=Js-vpONhDLzZpHNs
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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35min
November 27, 2024No Bars Off - LL Cool J, 40 Years and Still Rhyming Like A GOAT
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss LL Cool J and his new single "Passion" from his newly released project, The Force
Topics discussed:
How is LL still this good after 40 years in the game?
Is he overlooked in the GOAT conversation?
Breakdown some of the bars from his record "Passion"
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/gbHAy3R3F-8?si=yGyhEn0xYDFJ0goN
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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35min
August 24, 2024No Bars Off - XXL 2024 Freshman Freestyle Reaction
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap in and give 2024 XXL Freshman class a listen
Topics discussed:
1.What is the next generation bringing to the game?
XXL Freshman freestyles
Is there a star among the group?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/mnhV7hv8RLc?si=QHjKyi-VYYsN4mAD
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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46min
August 24, 2024No Bars Off - Eminem Is Back As Slim Shady, Can JID Keep Up?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the wizardry and wordplay of J.I.D. and Eminem on "Fuel" from his new project "The Death Of Slim Shady"
Topics discussed:
Was J.I.D. able to hold his own rhyming with Em?
Eminem's wordplay is undeniably top tier.
How Em is always willing to give young talent a shot.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/rnGo6uxa3k4?si=WqcBkD2C_J-8M-np
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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42min

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