The Tempo Tribe continues their discussion from Episode 8 on Mental Health in Hip-Hop, with more of a focus on lyrics that specifically discuss dealings and situations with mental health. The Tribe also discusses mental health around a couple of Olympic stars, Texas mask mandates (or lack thereof), and a Rolling Loud experience shared by one of us!

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We have gotta give the ladies of R&B their flowers! They've been putting the genre on their back in the past few years, releasing hit after hit after marvelous hit. Ranging from traditional to alternative R&B (including trap soul), there's just so many female R&B artists that can satisfy whatever vibe you're feeling. The Tempo Tribe discusses which artists are keeping the R&B genre on top, and why they are so versatile compared to their male counterparts. 

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Is this the best Tyler project to date? Tune in as the Tempo Tribe discusses and breaks down Tyler's 6th studio album, Call Me When You Get Lost!

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Although artists are seen as being immortal figures in the public eye, they experience their own struggles behind the scenes. Many artists have channeled this energy into creating music that illustrates their ordeals with mental health. Tune in as the Tempo Tribe discusses how mental health has been shared by artists and received by fans and fellow artists alike.

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It was a Cole World Premier this month as J. Cole, North Carolina's finest, dropped his 6th studio album The Off-Season. As huge fans of the Rwandan Patriots Basketball Club, the Tempo Tribe had to check out their newest recruit's latest effort. Lyrical breakdowns and adulation abound!

Timestamps 00:11 - Intro 01:05 - Impressions 05:53 - 95 South 08:36 - Amari 09:56 - Applying Pressure 12:40 - Punchin the Clock 17:18 - My Life 12:09 - 100 Mill 22:28 - Pride is the Devil 25:07 - Let Go My Hand 30:13 - Interlude &  The Climb Back 30:25 - Close 32:15 - Hunger on Hillside 36:28 - Ranking/Ratings 

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Do you miss the old Drake? Does listening to new Drake have you feeling bold? From "So Far Gone" to "Scary Hours 2," the Tempo Tribe discusses Drake's progression into the artist he is today. The Tribe will be comparing lyricism, production, mentality, and relationships between old and new Drake. Who was better? Who hurt Drake that bad? What is Drake-Ism? Tune in to the episode to find out!

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Tune in as the Tempo Tribe discusses and breaks down the experimental sound that is Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine by Brockhampton, with a less than savory review from a certain member of the Tribe.

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After a swift confrontation of Dylan's sus take on the lyricism of Kanye West, the Tribe delve into their views on the heavy topic of police violence and the recent Chauvin verdict a year after the death of George Floyd. Personal growth and enlightened views also come up as the fellas discuss whom in rap have reached that illuminated state of mind and who has grown the most.

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In this episode, the Tempo Tribe discusses anime and how this Japanese form of art has influenced Western culture, including references in hip-hop lyrics, music videos, TV shows, and movies. The Tribe also explore the idea of "friendship dates" and attempt to answer a couple of pressing questions: Are Hollywood filmmakers lazy? Are they thieves for creating shows and movies based on anime? Press play and learn more about the phenomenon that is anime!

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