No Bars Off

No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki DavisMusicMusic Commentary
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No Bars Off episodes

  • No 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:

    1. We talk Russ and his new project, "Chomp 2.5" and break down the song "Perfectionist"
    2. Has he earned his way into the "'top tier" conversation?
    3. The transparency in his music

      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

      • http://nobarsoff.com
      • https://youtu.be/L8w_VQgYgFc

        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        37 min
      • No 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:

        1. J. Cole and his ability to stay in his lane on features
        2. Durk and his growth
        3. Cole being somewhere between hitting his prime and retirement.

          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

          • http://nobarsoff.com
          • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlag64v6XCE&t=112s

            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

            34 min
          • No 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:

            1. Symba and his message to Ja Morant
            2. Ja Morant, his inner circle and the history of allegations
            3. Is the music he constantly references part of the problem?

              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

              • http://nobarsoff.com
              • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJTn361R4KY&t=1048s

                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                48 min
              • No 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:

                1. Jack Harlow and his new project "Jackman": Is it a classic?
                2. His growth and transparency
                3. Tackling the stereotypes and assumptions that come with being a white rapper

                  4. 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

                    31 min
                  • No 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:

                    1. The evolution of Method Man's career and his pen
                    2. His recent run of bar heavy features
                    3. Staying relevant in a "young man's" game

                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                      • http://nobarsoff.com
                      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8f2yeqsQk&t=88s

                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                        18 min
                      • No 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:

                        1. Lloyd Banks' career and his signature sound
                        2. Does his style need to evolve?
                        3. Song highlights / lowlights

                          4. 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

                            23 min
                          • No 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:

                            1. Investments & assets rap and how much we love it
                            2. The intertwining of the Paris stories in each of their verses
                            3. Is any duo better with the bars?

                              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                              • http://nobarsoff.com
                              • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTVVbxmPuHA&t=328s

                                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                36 min
                              • No 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:

                                1. The difference between writing raps for battles vs songs for an album
                                2. Cortez' response to finding out his son raps
                                3. We breakdown the bars and the storyline for the song "Karma" off his new project.

                                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                  • http://nobarsoff.com
                                  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8BhsFuruY&t=388s

                                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                    1 hr 10 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)…