Rhyme or Reason: Boston Music Podcast

"IT'S BETTER THAN ME FEELING DOWN BAD!" In this episode we listen to A FAMILY AFFAIR  from Clark D and Guyclaude of Family Famous Records, a record label from Boston, MA. Nate and Tomo are joined by guest hosts Ray and Mac to discuss one of the most anticipated albums of the year!

• We're Baaaaack... again. (0:00)
• What have we been listening to? (6:46)
• A FAMILY AFFAIR (17:56)
• Final Scores (112:57) 

In this episode we listen to 1000 Year Grief from Kleo, a rapper and performing artist from Roxbury. Other topics discussed include: Ungrateful Youth, Adulthood vs. Adolescence, and Our Plans Moving Forward. 

• We're Baaaaack (0:00)
• What We've Been Up To (12:39)
• Are The Youth Ungrateful? (31:28)
• Adulthood vs. Adolescence (36:43)
• Plans Moving Forward (52:09)
• 1000 Year Grief (54:41)
  • EP Analysis (64:28)
• Final Scores (76:31)

In this episode we listen to High End Theory from Ricky Felix, a local producer and one of the all-star members of Brockton's Van Buren collective. Other topics discussed include: Brandi Chanel Presents: The Morning Show and Seefour's newest album Recovery Island:

• The Morning Show event discussion (6:19)
• Recovery Island discussion (11:42)
• Seefour - Overload (14:30)
• Ricky Felix - High End Theory (16:35)
• Final Scores (75:28)

In this episode Nate Nics is joined by Malikai Unique and Alejandra of Obvious Nonsense Entertainment. Together they listen to the album Afro Moses from Kofi Lost, a Boston rapper, poet, and producer. Other topics discussed include: What is Obvious Nonsense?, Billie Eilish's thoughts on posturing, and Red Shaydez Mystery Event. Time stamps: 

• Obvious Nonsense Entertainment Joins Us! (1:12)
• Red Shaydez Mystery Event (5:01)
• DJ Shellz Music Video (6:25)
• Billie Eilish Comments (9:00)
• Spotify BHM Playlists (23:51)
• RIP J Scott (35:50)
• Who is Kofi Lost? (37:29)
• Skip Marley - Slow Dow w/ H.E.R. (39:08)
• Bali Baby - Professor Finessor and Elastic (42:48)
• Taking Back Sunday - My Blue Heaven (46:15)
• Kofi Lost - Afro Moses (51:31)
• Final Scores (92:55)

In this episode we listen to a roundup of recent tracks from local artists such as Treva Holmes, Amber Ais, and KO6AIN. Other topics discussed include: The Grammys, Red Shaydez' mystery event, and a story about AJ finding a wallet. Time stamps: 

• Grammys: 4:32
• AJ Wallet Story: 15:31
• Happy Birthday, Shay!: 25:10
• Red Shaydez Event: 26:18
• Ameer Van - Glock 19: 28:56
• Trevor Jackson - Apocalypse: 31:54
• Max Morgan - Grenwich Grinch: 42:10
• Young Rob - Take It Or Leave It: 46:57 AND Back To Reality: 55:19
• OSKAR O. - Portrait: 62:13
• Treva Holmes - In Love With Bad Bitches: 68:39
• KO6AIN - Tele Vision: 75:27
• Amber Ais - Shy: 79:11
• Favorite and Least Favorite Tracks: 86:51

In this episode we listen to the album GoodEvil from Luke Bar$, a Brockton-based artist and standout member of the Van Buren Records label/collective. Other topics discussed include: What exactly does "Onx" mean, Croissants, and Is evil good? Time stamps:

• 9th Wonder - Caine Asia and TOMO Freestyle(2:04)
• Luke Bar$ - GoodEvil (5:38)
• What does "Onx" mean? (17:19)
• Robber (Track 1) Analysis/"Is evil good?" (20:06)
• Grew Up (Track 7) Analysis (72:05)
• God (Final Track) Analysis (86:34)
• Scores (88:39)

In this episode Nate and Tomo listen to Catharsis from Clark D, a rapper/producer/engineer from Hyde Park and co-founder of Family Famous Records. At the end of the episode we give a sneak peek at some upcoming songs that Tomo is featured on. Other topics discussed include: Is Soulja Boy better than Eminem? and What exactly does Catharsis mean? Time Stamps: 

• NA$TY - Brazy 551 (4:09), DoaJai Arile - Light So Litty (8:22), Clark D - Catharsis (10:07), Scores (60:53), Bonus Tracks (69:00)

In this episode we listen to KOLDKNIGHTSKOLDKUPS from Steeezoo, a local artist and prominent member of the KHEMICALKUPALLSTARS collective. Other topics discussed include: flaking, work vs. passion, and Terminator/Terminator 2. Time stamps:

• Flaking? (0:39)
• Seefour - Rich Forever (7:06)
• Kofi Lost - Composed (9:51)
• TOMO - Google Chrome (16:36)
• Steeezoo - KOLDKNIGHTSKOLDKUPS (24:14)
• Terminator/T2 (114:19)