No Bars Off

No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki DavisMusicMusic Commentary
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No Bars Off episodes

  • No Bars Off - Drake Vs. Kendrick: We Go Line By Line To Decide Who Won!

    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown wrap-up the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, go line by line and score the dopest bars from each song.

    Topics discussed:

    1. We give points, ranging from 1-3, for each dope line by an artist
    2. Where there were dope lines that couldn't be scored
    3. Who was the winner?

      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

      • https://youtu.be/0GqGJZYRWDs?si=MqeSLqqKT9KtqwBI
      • http://hashtaglegday.com

        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        49 min
      • No Bars Off - Is This Andre 3000 Verse One Of His Best?

        This week, Sha Stimui and Boardwalk Brown dissect Andre 3000's otherworldly lyrical display on the classic "The Art of Storytellin', Pt. 4"

        Topics discussed:

        1. The poetic format and construction of 3 Stacks' story
        2. Being the antithesis of what is considered a "real one" in the Black community
        3. The top tier wordplay and entendres

          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

          • https://youtu.be/5QA9xcbMJFI?si=TgctvUFV0GnHCbv7
          • http://hashtaglegday.com

            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

            42 min
          • No Bars Off - Torae Talks New Music, Ghostwriting and Dealing With Loss

            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown with long time friend and brother, Torae, and just chop it up. We dedicate this episode to Tor's recently transitioned spouse, Kimberly Durham-Carr.

            Topics discussed:

            1. Releasing new music, "The Bubble Chip", after a long hiatus
            2. Penning hits for other artists and then interviewing them
            3. Dealing with the tragic loss of his spouse

              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

              • https://youtu.be/537gXZZTTUg?si=E_geKBmpja962p77
              • http://hashtaglegday.com

                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                1 hr 21 min
              • No Bars Off - The Episode for Hip-Hop Savants: Russ "Said It" Freestyle

                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown highlight Russ and his craft from his "Said It" freestyle

                Topics discussed:

                1. Why is Russ so underappreciated in the game?
                2. His impeccable wordplay and visuals
                3. Why he is for divine ears only

                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                  • https://youtu.be/WnBoEXKTM0c?si=pOzXyyFfB0GnfBK-
                  • http://hashtaglegday.com

                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                    36 min
                  • No Bars Off - Apology Or Not, The Verse Of The Year So Far?

                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss the otherworldly appearances by everyone involved on J. Cole's track "Pi" featuring Daylyt and Ab Soul

                    Topics discussed:

                    1. Apology be damned, NOBODY is rapping like THIS!
                    2. How good are Ab-Soul and Daylyt at the back and forth flow?
                    3. Is anybody with the PEN than J. Cole?

                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                      • https://youtu.be/z72OSpDCUP0?si=VdfIiQG9TY1QiS4Z
                      • http://hashtaglegday.com

                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                        38 min
                      • No Bars Off - Do You Care If Drake Set Kendrick Up With False Info?

                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown keep the party going as K-Dot keeps the beef going with his response, "Meet The Grahams".

                        Topics discussed:

                        1. Kendrick's dark, spooky sound and approach to the record
                        2. The timing of the song's release - mere minutes after Drake released "Family Matters"
                        3. Do we care if Drake had someone feed Kendrick false information?

                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                          • https://youtu.be/-na02R6GhEU?si=ilyHMFl7DnJFgAFg
                          • http://hashtaglegday.com

                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                            44 min
                          • No Bars Off - Will Family Matters Be Drake's Last Response?

                            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's latest drop "Family Matters" - the beef continues.

                            Topics discussed:

                            1. Is Angry Aubrey what we have been waiting for?
                            2. The second verse - he left Earth!!
                            3. Is this his final shot to fire back?

                              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                              • https://youtu.be/5-9IG8JBmBo?si=WdkS_BsJrihhRlS1
                              • http://hashtaglegday.com

                                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                35 min
                              • No Bars Off - Is Euphoria What We've Been Waiting For?

                                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick's shot back with "Euphoria".

                                Topics discussed:

                                1. Is Euphoria what the people have been waiting for in a response?
                                2. Kendrick takes direct aim at Drake and holds nothing back
                                3. Is Drake's half white-ness a topic of contention?

                                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                  • https://youtu.be/RCfFo1CpuiA?si=fEqoJ-2gcqQDEYhu
                                  • http://hashtaglegday.com

                                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                    55 min
                                  • No Bars Off - Did Drake Redeem Himself with The Taylor Made Freestyle

                                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss Drake's Taylor Made Freestyle, the latest entry in his battle with Kendrick Lamar.

                                    Topics discussed:

                                    1. The brilliance of the unexpected pep talk-like approach Drake took
                                    2. Was the AI use a good play or a reach?
                                    3. Is the Taylor Made Freestyle a better effort than Push Ups?

                                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                      • https://youtu.be/a-804M2-Gwc?si=0Jd-okO1DXs6UzSD
                                      • http://hashtaglegday.com

                                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                        34 min
                                      • No Bars Off - Did Drake and Ross Take Bars Off On These Diss Tracks?

                                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about the beef between Drake and Rozay.

                                        Topics discussed:

                                        1. The level of petty in each artist's song
                                        2. Being the "appetizer" beef compared to "main course" with Kendrick.
                                        3. Rappers taking the battle to IG

                                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                          • https://youtu.be/2Jjr8nu8Ack?si=_wMscaOi7rE8HH2M
                                          • http://hashtaglegday.com

                                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                            30 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)…