It's Thanksgiving time people, so we discuss the musical milestones we are thankful for in 2018. (Big thanks to Drake for increasing our numbers!. Also, new music from Swizz Beats, Metro Boomin, Freddie Gibbs + Alchemist, and Petite Noir.

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This week, we mourn the death of jazz legend Roy Hargrove and speak about the resurgence of the genre. Plus new music from Pink Siifu, Jon Baptiste, and Vince Staples.

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So Soundcloud's new artist platform seems sneaky. Deep within the Terms of Service lies restrictive terms, ambiguous payment dates and payout percentages. We discuss why artists continue to get such a short shaft from digital payment providers, and what can be done. Plus, new music by Yves Tumor, Joey Purp, Cloud Nothings, and Deerhunter.

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This week....seems Spotify is the wild wild west of uploads once you get a creator’s account. You can make a look alike artist page, you can upload any music you want (their or yours), and El-P speaks out. Also, the evolution of Frat Rap in the 'woke music' era, and new music from Amerie, Juice Wrld, and Charlotte Adigery.

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This week, we ask the question.......how did Drake turn his deadbeat dad drama and beef into a teaching moment? Why are we now rallying around Drizzy AGAIN? A quick recap of his appearance on LeBron's show. Plus, new music by Usher and our favorite trap producer Zaytoven, and a spectacular album by Blood Orange.

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This week, while Kanye and your boy Trump were shucking and jiving for the cameras, Congress actually did something good for once and passed the Music Modernization Act. The bill, which is supposed to be the first step in substantially overhauling how royalties are distributed among creatives....but is it too little, too late? Also, new music from Sheck Wes and Armand Hammer.

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This week, we brush over Kanye's self-destructive weekend, while praying for him to get help. Then, in happier news, we review Wayne's anticipated comeback album, Tha Carter V and were left impressed. Plus, new music from Reason, Jungle, and Danny Swain.

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Ticketmaster is trying to fill up the bag, but they forgot to secure the bag. This week we discuss the ticket giant's alleged collusion with scalpers and debate the future of live music. With arena tickets approaching $200 for nosebleeds we ask.....is going to a concert now just the domain of the 1%? Plus, new music by Young Thug, Lupe Fiasco, Father, and Prophet.

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This week we break down the life and career of the don Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (aka Lil Wayne), hot off the heels of his Billboard cover story. It's been almost 7 years since we've heard a full Weezy project and we ask the question......is this the comeback that we have been waiting for? Plus, new music from Noname, Sahbabii, Spoek Mathambo and Kintaro.

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We pay our respects to Mac Miller, another rapper lost to the depths of addition. Also, we debate on whether Tinashe's rumored appearance on Dancing With The Stars is the right move. Plus, new music from Masego and ADULT.

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