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 140 episodes available.

No Bars Off episodes:

August 04, 2025No Bars Off - Tracey Lee Pulls Up To Deep Dive Into His Latest Joint, The Pivot
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Tracey Lee sits with NBO to unpack his record “The Pivot”: concept, bars, and the life shifts that inspired it. We talk craft, longevity, and growth.
Topics discussed:
Concept & songwriting choices
Bar work and quotables
Career evolution & next moves
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/g7U59Hhqdnk?si=HbARBUGeED1B87r2
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 5min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - Is this Biggie verse "Still Ill"?
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown bring the next installment of our "Still Ill" segment and revisit The Notorious B.I.G.'s otherwordly cameo on Tracey Lee's "Keep Ya Hands High".
Topics discussed:
The sparring session that produced one of the greatest back and forth rap records to date
Were BIG's verses overhyped?
The dichotomy between the Brooklyn flower and the Philly spitter
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/NlfOUB-ax5o?si=sot2zsBVcIKb2DHG
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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21min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - Is "Hovi Baby" Still Ill?: New segment revisiting classics
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown introduce a new segment to the No Bars Off show - "Still Ill". We revisti classics of yesteryear to see if they still hold up
Topics discussed:
The insane production and sample origination by Just Blaze
The flow and mastery of Jay's skill set
After all this time, is it still ill?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/qK8DLBbYMQg?si=MtRTooqyxmwHHApb
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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22min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - The Crazy Kanye Verse You Missed!
This episode, we revisit Kanye West and his staccato-filled flow on "Pt. 2".
Topics discussed:
Was this verse as dope as we initially thought it was?
How much he revealed of himself in this short 12-bar barrage
Being in the news for everything other than his music, as of late
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/QJ9NcAOl1Ck?si=s_0dnVXBsAv5ME7I
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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30min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - Was Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C" Really That Special?
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Jay Electronica's highly anticipated classic debut, "Exhibit C".
Topics discussed:
How Jay Electronica shook up the hip-hop world back in 2009 with his unorthodox, conversational flow
The infinite amount of cosigns that preceded his arrival
Was the hype worth it? Was "Exhibit C" that great of a song?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/DyG2CIPEkMM?si=sukTugKX4MqFR44V
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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38min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - Snoop Dogg’s "Missionary" Breakdown: Rap Icon Returns
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the return of rap icon Snoop Dogg and his latest song "Missionary".
Topics discussed:
How Snoop flexes his pen game and delivers some of his best bars in years
His iconic status and his ability to still dominate the mic
Giving Snoop his flowers
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/ddwfebq3Jho?si=nZWJqzYH-BmjFcCj
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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25min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - J.I.D & Ab-Soul’s "Crazier" Breakdown: Best Collab of 2024?
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dissect and breakdown J.I.D. and Ab-Soul's recent collaboration on the track "Crazier".
Topics discussed:
The dark, eerie and moving beat production
The next-level flows and hard-hitting rhymes that make this song a standout
How J.I.D. and Ab-Soul continue to push the boundaries of the genre.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/Pd10zg_fOUY?si=xejwRnN6cyxTp1r5
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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35min
May 15, 2025No Bars Off - "TV Off" Analysis – The Best Track on GNX?
This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dive deep into Kendrick Lamar's anthemic "TV Off" track from his latest release "GNX".
Topics discussed:
Why "TV Off" deserves more attention
What makes it a hidden gem on the album
We analyze the production, lyrics and overall vibe of the track
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/lQZw3mnQkz4?si=i5JGOHrLHJH5z3jR
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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17min
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

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.