Welcome to Season 8 of Coffee & Beats! ☕🎶 We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into Yasiin Bey’s The Ecstatic—an album that continues to stand tall as a hip-hop classic.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - Yasiin Bey's Discography Overview

(4:38) - The Ecstatic Review

(9:50) - Outro

Welcome back to the cafe! In this episode, I’m diving into my personal Top 25 Albums of 2024 – the ones that shaped my year, kept my playlists on repeat, and made a lasting impression. From hidden gems to chart-toppers, I’m ranking the best of the best. Did your favorite album make the list? Let me know in the comments! 👇

🎶 New Music Alert! 🎶

In this episode, we dive into the soulful vibes of Thee Sacred Souls and Thee Marloes as we review their latest albums. From smooth harmonies to timeless grooves, these two bands are bringing a fresh yet nostalgic sound to the world of soul music. I’ll break down the standout tracks, talk about how these albums measure up to their past work, and let you know if they’re worth adding to your playlist. So grab your cup, sit back, and let’s vibe!

Songs vs. Albums. Is it better to enjoy a single track or immerse yourself in an entire album? I’ll break down the pros and cons of both. Whether you're a playlist person or love full album experiences, this episode will give you a fresh take on how we listen to music. Tune in and let me know—are you team song or team album?

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(0:30) - Songs vs Singles Poll Results

(2:33) - Earl Sweatshirt Team Albums

(3:57) - Pinkpantheress Team Songs

(4:39) - The Downside of Singles

(5:54) - Singles effect on Albums

(7:05) - The Benefits of Listening to Albums

(7:35) - The Benefits of Listening to only Singles

(9:44)- Albums and Singles in Conclusion

(11:12) - Outro

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Hey everyone! I know its been a while but I'm back on Spotify after a long hiatus with another episode of Coffee & Beats! I'm starting off light with a audio review of the new Clairo Album. Hope you enjoy! Look forward to dropping more episodes on Spotify! Check out my new Patreon as well! The link to my Patreon is below!

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Welcome back to the cafe! In today’s episode, I will be playing catch up with some albums I missed since being away. One most notably Ariana Grande’s new release! Also, I have a coffee roast recommendation. So sit back, enjoy and stay musically grounded for life!

Welcome to the café! Let's sit down and have a discussion about Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance over cup of coffee, tea or the drink of your choice!

Welcome back to the Café! Have a seat and let's talk about this classic over a nice warm brew!! Groove Theory's debut album is special and must be talked about!! Hope you enjoy and stay musically grounded for life!

Welcome back to the café! I am your musical barista Rod the Magnificent. Come in, grab you a cup and let's talk about this interview involving Yasiin Bey's thoughts on Drake and whether his music is hip hop or not! What are your thoughts on Yasiin Bey's assessment of Drake? Mention your thoughts below in the comment section! Stay Musically grounded for life?