No Bars Off

No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki DavisMusicMusic Commentary
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No Bars Off episodes

  • No Bars Off - J. Cole Apology Reaction episode: We Had To Do It

    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to the apology from J.Cole.

    Topics discussed:

    1. Was it a moral judgment call?
    2. Does his apology affect Cole's place in the game.
    3. Finding perspective

      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

      • https://youtu.be/mIMOT1YUZ-8?si=URTTNJaus4tPunq9
      • http://hashtaglegdaty.com

        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        31 min
      • No Bars Off - Before Thee Apology! We Might Delete This Later

        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J. Cole's response (pre-apology), "7 Minute Drill"

        Topics discussed:

        1. Hearing the hesitancy in Cole's approach
        2. The feel of the overall project, "Might Delete Later"
        3. The context of the warning shots fired by both

          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

          • https://youtu.be/Wvft5BwYc8E?si=wNWsbAZHAsLWiOLR
          • http://hashtaglegday.com

            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

            34 min
          • No Bars Off - Is Kendrick's Verse Really Like That?

            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick Lamar's lightning rod of an appearance on his collab with Future on "Like That"

            Topics discussed:

            1. Is it time to pick a side?
            2. is Kendrick keeping the "sport" of rap and it's competitive nature alive?
            3. Kung-Fu Kenny is very different from Kendrick Lamar

              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

              • https://youtu.be/xWotDJtTxMs?si=HQQe2ikxbRL0F1oU
              • http://hashtaglegday.com

                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                27 min
              • No Bars Off - Skyzoo Pulls Up To Talk Snowfall And The New Deluxe Album

                This week, Sha Stimuli sits down with Skyzoo to talk about the new deluxe version of his Franklin Saint-themed album, "The Mind Of A Saint".

                Topics discussed:

                1. Going back in to the lab after Snowfall's final season
                2. The depths of darkness Skyzoo had to go to in order to become Franklin Saint
                3. The difference between nice and elite emcee skills

                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                  • https://youtu.be/xj7xVf-cs8w?si=IjTsulDxpj1OOG7X
                  • http://hashtaglegday.com

                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                    1 hr 16 min
                  • No Bars Off - Masta Ace Pulls Up To Talk New Album, the classic The Symphony and How He Stays Relevant

                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk sit down and chop it up with the legendary Masta Ace to talk his current project, "Richmond Hill" and how he stays relevant.

                    Topics discussed:

                    1. The new project and breakdown of the dope concept track "Connections"
                    2. How he ended up with the opening verse on the classic "The Symphony".
                    3. The work to remain relevant from the Slaughtahouse days to now.

                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                      • https://youtu.be/mJ2-QtUm7Jk?si=tSV42WxHLkxy6Bpt
                      • http://hashtaglegday.com

                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                        1 hr
                      • No Bars Off - Did Cam'ron Body This Verse?

                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cam'ron's set off Rocafella appearance on the team inspired joint "The R.O.C."

                        Topics discussed:

                        1. Was Cam's verse underrated?
                        2. His career evolution from rapper to superstar podcast host.
                        3. The makings of the move to Rocafella

                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                          • https://youtu.be/lKTZ7hyxdyk?si=onMBMVRvME1R712k
                          • http://hashtaglegday.com

                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                            27 min
                          • No Bars Off - Did Coast Contra Take Any Bars Off?

                            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Coast Contra and their new single "Ayo"

                            Topics discussed:

                            1. Is Coast Contra actually underrated?
                            2. The top-tier wordplay and entendres they bring
                            3. Are they hip-hop's saviors?

                              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                              • http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
                              • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcMjKvhc2VE&t=27s

                                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                34 min
                              • No Bars Off - The Best Dis Song Ever Created! We Salute Nas' Ether w/ guest L.G.

                                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Nas' Ether and it's impact

                                Topics discussed:

                                1. Is this the greatest diss song ever made?
                                2. It's impact and how it shaped Nas' career
                                3. Could anyone besides Jay-Z have survived this shot?

                                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                  • http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
                                  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUFkLJIxSgE&t=361s

                                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                    57 min
                                  • No Bars Off - R.I.P. TakeOff Took No Bars Off

                                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss TakeOff and his crazy verse on "Having Our Way" feat. Drake

                                    Topics discussed:

                                    1. TakeOff and his otherworldly flow on this record
                                    2. Being the most talented, yet most overlooked, member of the Migos.
                                    3. A life ended too soon

                                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                      • http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
                                      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhgAgGZ8_lo

                                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                        27 min
                                      • No Bars Off - Did Drake Really Go In On Joe Budden?

                                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's "Red Button" from his Scary Hours version of his For All The Dogs release.

                                        Topics discussed:

                                        1. Are these shots directed at Joe Budden?
                                        2. Our love for Angry Aubrey
                                        3. Living in the era of dropping music when the mood strikes.

                                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                          • http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
                                          • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35QIkBvSrwY

                                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                            29 min

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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)…