Off the Record with DJ Akademiks

For this episode, Akademiks had to bring two of his friends on this episode to discuss Meek Mill's 'Expensive Pain' album. Continuing with the issues with Meek and AK, Akademiks didn't listen to Meek's album but he had two people who did. AJ, one of Meek Mill's most loyal supporters confronts Akademiks about Meek Mill's new album and also his status in the game. We're also joined by Claudia, who also have enjoyed the club environment in Atlanta and can provide some insight on how current music and also artists have effected the game and where Meek Mill fits in it. Claudia also gives us the finesse how women in the strip club pretend to fake drink with their customers.

21 Savage rolled into New York this weekend and hit up Akademiks, and a last minute request from Ak had him pop into the podcast before his set at Governors Ball. As usual, he was brutally honest about everything. He was accompanied by his manager and Clubhouse superstar Meezy. 21 Savage started out describing the differences between people  who 10 years ago prioritized mixtape sites to get access music over legitimate ways. Akademiks was shocked to hear that his favorite Drake might not be seen by some in Atlanta as the biggest rapper in the game because of perspective. We then talk about the first time 21 Savage ever heard a full Drake album and also speak on Verzuz from a perspective of Atlanta vs Everybody. 21 Savage states that there are more Atlanta rappers in the top 30 right now than any other region or city. Meezy and 21 Savage tries to stage a intervention and squash the issues between Meek Mill and Akademiks even resulting in 21 Savage attempting to call Meek Mill on the podcast. This brings up another interesting situation in music about picking sides. NBA Youngboy is used as a example of why he didn't get the full support of the industry when his album dropped. 21 Savage and Meezy both admit that at times even in music, you can't play the middle and after a situation has gone too far you have to pick a side. He even says he wouldn't want to be on Donda after knowing Drake would put him on Certified Lover Boy. Finally Meezy and 21 Savage give their side of the story to the 6ix9ine situation where they were in the same club and 6ix9ine brought it up on our very first podcast with Wack 100. 

On Today's episode, Akademiks reveals he's one step closer to taking the vaccine. He recaps his weekend and talks about starting a family and his thoughts on kids. He then recaps the NBA Youngboy album, where YB is at in his career and talks about promo strategy differences between Lil Nas X and Youngboy. He also asks the question if Rappers promoting NFTs is a way to scam their fans. Then we have Cordae's manager 'Ace' join him on set where they discuss The top 3 of the last 10 years and a potential top 3 of the next 10 years. Conversation then gets into whether or not Kendrick Lamar is 'battle tested' and if J Cole needs more of a ego to be considered the best. Cordae is also discussed in the conversation and Akademiks draws a comparison to Chance the Rapper. 

On today's episode, Akademiks is joined by some friends, Annoying TV, Silky Durag and others. First, Akademiks recaps the episode with Rich The Kid which he walked off during questioning. The crew then gets into heated discussion while about testing your homie's significant other loyalty and going through her phone. Also, giving your significant other a hall pass with your favorite musician. We talk About Onlyfans, Wack 100 vs Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Conversation then goes into Lil Baby being finessed for $400K by his jeweler. Silky tries to then call out Akademiks for being late to the Pop Smoke bandwagon and also analyze Lil Tecca's career. Annoying TV gets confronted on giving harsh opinions on YBN Nahmir's latest music and the issues between them thereafter. Finally, the crew attempts to explain why NBA Youngboy has the entire generation of the youth in the palm of his hands. We also explains where Meek Mill fits in the current wave of newer street rappers of the likes of NBA Youngboy, Lil Durk, Lil Baby.

Rich the Kid, though while being born in New York, found his entry into the music industry after linking with Atlanta's own 'Migos' and Quality Conrol Music. He eventually branched off and started his own label 'Rich Forever Records' where he signed artists like Famous Dex and Jay Critch. He also dropped hit songs like 'New Freezer', 'Plug Walk' that helped exponentially catapult his own solo career as a artist. He joins Off the Record with DJ Akademiks today to talk about his come up, his label and new music on the way. He explains getting his music to Kendrick Lamar, his new collab album with Lil Wayne and his relationship with NBA Youngboy. He gives a update on Famous Dex as well and things get a a lil tense once questions are asked about many of the numerous rumors that have floated around about him over the years.

On our launch episode of 'Off the Record', we kick things off by discussing a wide variety of topics including, Kanye 'Donda' vs Drake 'Certified Lover Boy'. Kanye legacy vs Drake Legacy. We try to figure out the riddle of who is trying to kill Jay Z and who he was talking about on 'Love All'. Also, we mention the Karen Civil saga and allegations. Also, we touch on the case of Gabby Petito and speculate what might have happened to her and also what her boyfriend did in the immediate aftermath of her disappearance.

Tune in for an exclusive, audio-only interview with Shotti. Previously 6ix9ine's right-hand man, he speaks for the first time since 2018 to share his side of the story.

Our guest today is one of the biggest and most polarizing artists in the world, Tekashi 6ix9ine. His chart topping music shook the industry to its core, but a few years ago things took a turn. In 2018 he pleaded guilty to firearms and racketeering charges and agreed to cooperate with the government. After being released, Tekashi’s involvement in hip hop has been a point of discussion, and many question where his voice should be tolerated.

My new show, Off The Record with DJ Akademiks, is coming exclusively to Spotify starting on September 20th. Follow and stay tuned for more roundtable discussions and interviews with music’s hottest artists and personalities.