Pass The Bar

Fans of Pass The Bar, you were probably expecting a new episode right about now. Well the good news is, it's not dropping today. How is that good news you ask? Welllllllll, it's coming in a few days because we decided to team up with our friends from The 4th Wall podcast to give you a crossover episode on music and film! Please, no need to thank us. Just tune in after about 3 sleeps.

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We believe in the mastery of one’s craft and putting in those 10,000 hours and beyond. What an artist does after that point determines their legacy. With that said, we start off by acknowledging the greatness of the Wu-Tang Clan as we were reminded by Showtime’s Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men‎ docuseries.

Keeping up with the episode’s theme the guys comment on DJ Khaled’s album formula and how it has overstayed it’s welcome.

Then Norman, Evan, and Jeff get into the art of sampling by analyzing a handful of songs, just before they close the episode on the proliferation of rachetry.

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*AIRHORN* *AIRHORN* *AIRHORN* GIVING YOU WHAT YOU ASKED FOR WITH AN ALL R&B EPISODE!!! YOU GET A SLOW JAM! YOU GET BABY MAKING MUSIC! YOU GET ALL THE JHENÉ AIKO CLONES! ANNNNNDDD LASTLY, YOU GET NEW JACK SWING, EVEN IF YOU CAN’T MILLY ROCK TO IT. SO DIM THE LIGHTS AND PUT ON YOUR SILKY PJS.

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Here at Pass The Bar we pride ourselves on having a thorough knowledge of music. From speaking on various genres to dissecting music as it relates to film and television, we have you covered. This time around we get a little technical when highlighting Coachella, digital vs. physical, regular vs. deluxe albums, and visual projects such as Clapping for the Wrong Reasons, Dirty Computer, Guava Island, and Lemonade.

While we might geek out, no pocket protectors here.

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With heavy hearts we open the episode paying respects to the late great Nipsey Hussle. He was a pillar of the community who was spreading knowledge, giving back, and had many goals aimed towards building the community up and advancing his people. In honor of him we celebrated life by coming together, doing what we love. For many reasons this episode meant so much more than usual. Every day is a blessing so if you open your eyes, enjoy the sunrise.

No snarky description this time around.

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So you wanna be startin’ something, but in your pursuit of being bad you discovered everything ain’t black or white. We tried to tell you to ease on down the road while you were in Hollywood tonight, but you were bound to repeat your history...Guess that’s just human nature.

You see, we remember the time when everybody didn’t think they were a smooth criminal, and instead looked for a brand new day to change their destiny. But you and I know that life can be a thriller, and if you make the wrong move you could be gone to soon.

So when those times are upon us, just remember one thing...You are not alone.  

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As the great American proverb goes, “Ain’t no such things as halfway crooks.” That is most definitely this episode’s theme, as the Pass The Bar crew recap the Grammys, propose Nicki and Cardi B’s next move, make sense of Jussie Smollett’s antics, and have a serious conversation about the boxes black entertainers are “supposed” to stay in.

There’s more in there, but y’all only care about the most spiciest hot takes. So keep a glass of water handy because we’re coming in hot.

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On this week's episode of Pass The Bar, hosts Norman, Evan, and Jeff start off by running through a list of songs that "put on for their city." That leads into a discussion on the hunger for artistic greatness and authenticity in music. And if opinions are like @%&h*!3$, you might get a kick out of what these guys think about your favorite band's cover songs.

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It's a Fyre sale and everything must go! This ep begins with a skewering of Fyre Festival’s Head Fraudster In Charge, Billy McFarland. The festival flop did however inspire Norman to conceive and propose the Kardashian/Jenner clan’s next move. From there the Pass The Bar crew pivots into six degrees of Soulja Boy swagger jacking, with Ariana Grande as the centerpiece, and they consign Young Drako as the godfather of this current rap sh^t. To conclude the session, the hosts discuss the greatness of J. Cole. So please, don’t let Nas down, listen to the show.

Starting the year off right, your favorite music aficionados recorded an episode for the books! You won’t believe how they connect Meek Mill with the Battle of Gettysburg, or compare viewing leaked provocative celebrity photos to listening to posthumous albums that were crafted half-assedly. Folks, that’s just the tip of the iceberg and other slightly hyperbolic idioms that could be used to describe this session. Enjoy!

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