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

5

44 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.

No Bars Off episodes:

June 06, 2024No 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:
Was it a moral judgment call?
Does his apology affect Cole's place in the game.
Finding perspective
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/mIMOT1YUZ-8?si=URTTNJaus4tPunq9
http://hashtaglegdaty.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
31min
April 16, 2024No 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:
Hearing the hesitancy in Cole's approach
The feel of the overall project, "Might Delete Later"
The context of the warning shots fired by both
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/Wvft5BwYc8E?si=wNWsbAZHAsLWiOLR
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
34min
April 16, 2024No 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:
Is it time to pick a side?
is Kendrick keeping the "sport" of rap and it's competitive nature alive?
Kung-Fu Kenny is very different from Kendrick Lamar
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/xWotDJtTxMs?si=HQQe2ikxbRL0F1oU
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
27min
April 16, 2024No 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:
Going back in to the lab after Snowfall's final season
The depths of darkness Skyzoo had to go to in order to become Franklin Saint
The difference between nice and elite emcee skills
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/xj7xVf-cs8w?si=IjTsulDxpj1OOG7X
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
1h 16min
April 16, 2024No 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:
The new project and breakdown of the dope concept track "Connections"
How he ended up with the opening verse on the classic "The Symphony".
The work to remain relevant from the Slaughtahouse days to now.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/mJ2-QtUm7Jk?si=tSV42WxHLkxy6Bpt
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
1h
April 16, 2024No 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:
Was Cam's verse underrated?
His career evolution from rapper to superstar podcast host.
The makings of the move to Rocafella
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/lKTZ7hyxdyk?si=onMBMVRvME1R712k
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
27min
January 31, 2024No 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:
Is Coast Contra actually underrated?
The top-tier wordplay and entendres they bring
Are they hip-hop's saviors?
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
...more
34min
January 31, 2024No 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:
Is this the greatest diss song ever made?
It's impact and how it shaped Nas' career
Could anyone besides Jay-Z have survived this shot?
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
...more
57min
January 31, 2024No 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:
TakeOff and his otherworldly flow on this record
Being the most talented, yet most overlooked, member of the Migos.
A life ended too soon
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
...more
27min
January 31, 2024No 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:
Are these shots directed at Joe Budden?
Our love for Angry Aubrey
Living in the era of dropping music when the mood strikes.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35QIkBvSrwY
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
29min

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.