No Bars Off

No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki DavisMusicMusic Commentary
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No Bars Off episodes

  • No Bars Off - Lady London Is A Barbarian

    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Lady London and her #LemonPepperWet freestyle from her latest project.

    Topics discussed:

    1. Lady London and her current place in the game
    2. Her ability to write with intention
    3. What's next?

      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

      • http://nobarsoff.com
      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcSrJ02NITU&t=3s

        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        25 min
      • No Bars Off - Rappers: Can You Pass The Mickey Factz Bar Exam?

        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Mickey Factz and talk everything from the origin of his name to Pendulum Ink.

        Topics discussed:

        1. Where the name Mickey Factz came from
        2. Pendulum Ink and Pendulum Ink University
        3. His song "Long Live", which is the final exam for his students.

          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

          • http://nobarsoff.com
          • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf4YGSkdZE8&t=8s

            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

            1 hr 9 min
          • No Bars Off - The Best Rapper In The World....38 Spesh?

            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 38 Spesh and is he the best rapper in the game right now

            Topics discussed:

            1. Spesh and his unique sound
            2. The movement him and his crew have created
            3. How personal stance on certain lyrical content influences how we hear music

              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

              • http://nobarsoff.com
              • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwuFTlZjAwM&t=1535s

                • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                30 min
              • No Bars Off - Kxng Crooked and Joell Ortiz Vibrate Higher

                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the elevated thoughts on Vibrate Higher from Kxng Crooked and Joell Ortiz

                Topics discussed:

                1.The visual painted by Joell's verse

                1. Growth and gratitude as a person
                2. Rap for adults

                  3. Links mentioned in this episode:

                  • http://nobarsoff.com
                  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEON6cKhxZ0&t=37s

                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                    40 min
                  • No Bars Off - Willie The Kid pulls up to share his wizardry

                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Willie The Kid in our "Open Bar" segment. Live from the establishment owned by our brother Skyzoo. Please visit Burger Bistro ATL, you will love everything on the menu, trust us! As always, like, comment, subscribe, and thank you!

                    Topics discussed:

                    1. Willie's upbringing and early musical influences
                    2. His new project, Deutsche Marks 3
                    3. We break down the album's final cut, The Drop, and it's cinematic theme.

                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                      • http://nobarsoff.com
                      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xERHRV1H5AU&t=366s

                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                        48 min
                      • No Bars Off - Is 2 Chainz the best rapper in the South?

                        This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 2 Chainz and his casual, yet captivating flow.

                        Topics discussed:

                        1. Is 2 Chainz underrated?
                        2. His feature appearance on No Man Falls from The Game's recent Drillmatic project
                        3. His effortless flows and entendres

                          4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                          • http://nobarsoff.com
                          • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8xDFcCngs

                            • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                            25 min
                          • No Bars Off - Cyhi The Prynce did it AGAIN!

                            This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cyhi The Prynce as he bodies another radio station freestyle appearance.

                            Topics discussed:

                            1. Is Cyhi underrated?
                            2. The imagery of his wordplay
                            3. His place in rap's upper echelon

                              4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                              http://nobarsoff.com
                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb4Sezb5ihY

                              This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                              34 min
                            4. No Bars Off - Drake talks down to us all

                              This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Drake's pen game and his opulent, non-regular lifestyle.

                              Topics discussed:

                              1. Drake's undeniable way with words
                              2. How regular our lives really are
                              3. What NOT to get your lady for her birthday!

                                4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                http://nobarsoff.com
                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYjiJ7krp0

                                This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                33 min
                              4. No Bars Off - Hate Us Now! The best verses on Nas' KD III

                                This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Nas' latest project, KD III, and his status as rap legend

                                Topics discussed:

                                1. Beef and First Time
                                2. Nas' growth as an artist
                                3. Is KD III better than KD II?

                                  4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                  • http://nobarsoff.com
                                  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuMREjMzAU&t=135s

                                    • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                    43 min
                                  • No Bars Off - Is Tobe Nwigwe rap's next superstar?

                                    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Tobe Nwigwe and the topics addressed in his song "Destruction"

                                    Topics discussed:

                                    1. Married life vs. single life
                                    2. Seeing the difference between younger and older versions of yourself
                                    3. Sexuality and hyper-masculinity

                                      4. Links mentioned in this episode:

                                      • http://nobarsoff.com
                                      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwAKPxa8tWg

                                        • This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

                                        27 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)…