No Bars Off

No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki DavisMusicMusic Commentary
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No Bars Off episodes

  • No Bars Off - J.I.D. Is a Time Traveler!

    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J.I.D. and his new project, The Forever Story. We focus on the maturation he talks about on the song "Money".

    Topics discussed:

    1. J.I.D. and his new album
    2. The change of the lens money is viewed through as you grow
    3. His old soul feel

      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

      • http://nobarsoff.com
      • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos

        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        36 min
      • No Bars Off - This Eminem verse is UNDENIABLE!!

        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Eminem and his cemented status as of one of hip-hop's greats!

        Topics discussed:

        1. Addressing the obvious race issue with Eminem and his skills
        2. Poking holes in the usual "he doesn't say anything" theory
        3. His otherworldly apprearance on "Medicine Man" from Dr. Dre's Compton project

          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

          • http://nobarsoff.com
          • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos

            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

            30 min
          • No Bars Off - Taste Test Edition 1

            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a behind the scenes look at what a planning session looks like when considering verses for the show.

            Topics discussed:

            1. The Most Beautifullest Thing in this World - Keith Murray
            2. In A Minute - Lil Baby

              3. Links mentioned in this episode:

              • http://nobarsoff.com
              • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos

                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                22 min
              • No Bars Off - Did Joyner Lucas crack the Top 10 Funk Flex freestyles?

                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Joyner Lucas' recent appearance on Funk Flex Freestyles!

                Topics discussed:

                1. Is this a Top Ten Funk Flex freestyle appearance?
                2. Did he do it better the first time?

                  3. Links mentioned in this episode:

                  • http://nobarsoff.com
                  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos

                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                    31 min
                  • No Bars Off - Is this Jay-Z's best verse ever??

                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Jay-Z and his 80 bar cloth talk on DJ Khaled's "God Did"

                    Topics discussed:

                    1. Is this Jay's best verse ever?
                    2. The layered metaphors and entendres littered throughout the verse
                    3. Has he won long enough to see himself become a villain?

                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                      • http://nobarsoff.com
                      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgHL5XfdzWw

                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                        1 hr 10 min
                      • No Bars Off - Black Thought! That's it!

                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the legendary Black Thought and when we knew he was going to be a problem.

                        Topics discussed:

                        1. Black Thought and the legendary Roots Crew
                        2. Our introduction to him and when we became fans
                        3. His cemented legacy in the game

                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                          • http://nobarsoff.com
                          • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aos0fbET_cg&t=346s

                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                            24 min
                          • No Bars Off Episode - Is The Game better than Eminem?

                            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss The Game and his shots fired at Eminem on his parody-titled track "The Black Slim Shady"

                            Topics discussed:

                            1. Is Game a clout chaser?
                            2. The flows and content of the record
                            3. What his real intentions were

                              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                              • http://nobarsoff.com
                              • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7Up3CZWnQ&t=318s

                                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                26 min
                              • No Bars Off - Is Outkast the Greatest Rap Duo Ever?

                                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Outkast's place in hip-hop history and the underappreciated greatness of Andre 3000

                                Topics discussed:

                                1. Aquemini and it's impact on the landscape of hip-hop
                                2. Andre 3000 addressing his haters
                                3. Is Outkast one of the greatest rap duos ever?

                                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                  • http://nobarsoff.com
                                  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCCPMnP_1c&t=211s

                                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                    33 min
                                  • No Bars Off - Can Lil Wayne Body A Preemo Beat?

                                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown take a light dive into Lil Wayne's verse on "The Root Of All" from Preemo's new collaborative EP "Hip-Hop: Vol. 1. The No Bars Off crew introduces the new #TasteTest segment, where we sample songs and their worthiness of a full episode

                                    Topics discussed:

                                    1. Lil Wayne and Preemo
                                    2. His lyrical ability
                                    3. Preemo's cemented status in the culture

                                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                      • http://nobarsoff.com
                                      • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

                                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                        19 min

                                      About No Bars Off

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                                      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)…