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:

June 10, 2023No Bars Off - We Should Be Talkin' More About Russ - "Perfectionist" breakdown
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Russ, his amazing rhyme skills on his new "Chomp 2.5" EP and should he be celebrated more?
Topics discussed:
We talk Russ and his new project, "Chomp 2.5" and break down the song "Perfectionist"
Has he earned his way into the "'top tier" conversation?
The transparency in his music
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://youtu.be/L8w_VQgYgFc
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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37min
June 05, 2023No Bars Off - J. Cole Does It Again! - All My Life w/ Durk
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown J. Cole's recent appearance on Durk's "All My Life".
Topics discussed:
J. Cole and his ability to stay in his lane on features
Durk and his growth
Cole being somewhere between hitting his prime and retirement.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlag64v6XCE&t=112s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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34min
June 05, 2023No Bars Off - Symba Has A Message for Ja Morant?
This week, Sha Stimuli Boardwalk Brown discuss Symba and his message to Ja Morant. A discussion we have been waiting for.
Topics discussed:
Symba and his message to Ja Morant
Ja Morant, his inner circle and the history of allegations
Is the music he constantly references part of the problem?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJTn361R4KY&t=1048s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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48min
June 05, 2023No Bars Off - Jack Harlow Dropped a Classic Album?!?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Jack Harlow's new project, "Jackman" and his addressing of the obvious skin color stereotypes on the song "It Can't Be"
Topics discussed:
Jack Harlow and his new project "Jackman": Is it a classic?
His growth and transparency
Tackling the stereotypes and assumptions that come with being a white rapper
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVM_venNK1I&t=904s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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31min
June 05, 2023No Bars Off - Method Man! Still Got It on 101 Razors!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Method Man, his recent feature run and his fire appearance on 101 Razors.
Topics discussed:
The evolution of Method Man's career and his pen
His recent run of bar heavy features
Staying relevant in a "young man's" game
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8f2yeqsQk&t=88s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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18min
June 05, 2023No Bars Off - Lloyd Banks "Pieces of My Pain" First time reaction: Did We Laugh At His Pain?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to the title track from Lloyd Banks' recent album release "The Course of The Inevitable 3: Pieces of My Pain".
Topics discussed:
Lloyd Banks' career and his signature sound
Does his style need to evolve?
Song highlights / lowlights
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlH0m58F-xk&t=589s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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23min
May 06, 2023No Bars Off - Kxng Crooked & Joell Ortiz Bodied This - Blue Magic
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Joell & Crooked's amazing EP, "JFKLAX", and breakdown the dope in "Blue Magic".
Topics discussed:
Investments & assets rap and how much we love it
The intertwining of the Paris stories in each of their verses
Is any duo better with the bars?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTVVbxmPuHA&t=328s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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36min
May 06, 2023No Bars Off - First Time Reaction - Dame Dollaz - "Heaven or Hell Freestyle"
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to Dame Dollaz and his "Heaven or Hell" Freestyle
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LDtNRZZkf8&t=95s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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16min
May 06, 2023No Bars Off - Battle Rap Legend Cortez Taps In
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with battle rap legend Cortez and discuss his new project "Filthy Karma".
Topics discussed:
The difference between writing raps for battles vs songs for an album
Cortez' response to finding out his son raps
We breakdown the bars and the storyline for the song "Karma" off his new project.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8BhsFuruY&t=388s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 10min
May 06, 2023No Bars Off - Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Styles P - "The Game" Reaction Video
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give their first listen reaction to "The Game" featuring Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fat Joe and Styles P.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAaK7nKyEA&t=74s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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13min

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.