A present for the BlkPrint faithful: our return to ThrowBLKs with the greatest Future mixtape ever, Monster! 🎁

Picking up where we left off with our deep dive into his sophomore album, Honest, we follow the Freebandz leader at a pivotal crossroads in his journey. Could his pop-driven success have led to overexposure? Was it time to strip everything back and reconnect with the raw, unfiltered sound that first made him a star? With Monster, Future not only answered these questions but also delivered one of the most influential mixtapes of the 2010s. In this ThrowBLKs special, we’re diving track by track into the timeless verses that shaped the project, unpacking the stories and emotions behind each record, and exploring how this mixtape set the stage for Future’s domination of hip-hop’s landscape.

Join us as we celebrate Monster’s legacy—from the haunting vulnerability of our favorite records to the gritty anthems and hilarious ad-libs and that still resonate today.

Damn, maybe 'Die Hard' really is a Christmas movie!

J5 and MC are back from the holiday break with a jam-packed 'Overly Conversating' bonus! This week, the duo unravels the bizarre case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer and dives into the internet's love-hate relationship with this year's Spotify Wrapped. Plus, they dissect Drake's controversial legal move against UMG and what it says about the music industry, reflect on the highs and lessons of MC's first year in Los Angeles, and settle the age-old debate: is 'Killa Season' a Christmas movie?

Tune in next week for our return to ThrowBLKs, as we honor the ten-year anniversary of Future's greatest mixtape, 'Monster'. Details for our early Patreon release will be out soon for all subscribers of our Patreon newsletter -- join for free!

What makes the world go 'round better than sports violence?

This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and MC navigate the wide range of opinions following last week's Fight Night on Netflix -- why don't we add even more shenanigans? Tune in for plenty on Mike Tyson and the self-proclaimed face of boxing Jake Paul, the 20th anniversary of 'Malice In The Palace', infiltrating The Wall at Intuit Dome and the future of sports streaming wars. Also tap in for our follow up on Bluesky's surging numbers, our official 'GTA VI' Christmas wish lists and more.

We know what the title says -- just walk with us here!

In this week’s episode, J5 and MC switch gears from the high-energy buzz of the World Series to a more introspective vibe following Election Day. We dive into J5’s decision to step back from social media after Trump’s election, reflecting on how today’s climate is reshaping relationships with family, friends and even our favorite actresses -- ahem! We also discuss Young Thug’s newfound freedom and what it could mean for the hip-hop landscape, plus our early takes on the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation as we navigate the shifting tides of our culture and country.

Huge thanks to all of our listeners across platforms as we get even closer to the finalization of BlkPrint Studios! Expect us back to our normal cadence with weekly episodes, monthly specials and more very soon.

Even on the week of Halloween, nothing is scarier than next week's possibilities!

On the latest BND Bonus drop, J5 and MC share their very first views of BlkPrint Studios with a huge thanks for all the patrons who helped make this possible across Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Tune in to hear their recovery process after a wild night at Wale's 'Every Blue Moon' Tour, the concerning posts (or bots!) found in LA's Threads community, all of the jokes on Dwyane Wade's statue and a very purposeful conversation for the country leading up to Tuesday's impactful Election Day. 

How many hip-hop GOATs really had to see their teachers after class?

This week's BND Bonus is a very notable one for the show, as J5 and MC chop it up for their very first episode in the BlkPrint Studios! Tune in to hear the updates on their labor of love, including details on the upcoming debut for all listeners and MUCH more across the community. Expect to hear plenty Hurricane Milton fallout through J5's fear of misinformation, MC's newfound interest in baseball following the Dodgers' huge win, a review of GloRilla's latest album 'GLORIOUS' and the mixtape report cards for 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne and more after this week's hip-hop debates.

Blessings to all the sports fans -- this month may be scary for multiple reasons!

On this week's BND Bonus, MC and A Plus share their excitement for October's huge month in television, ranging from WWE's huge upcoming event to the multiple highlights across all of sports. Tune in to hear some of their spooky wrestling moments as kids, along with a celebration for the 25th anniversary of A Plus' live look at one of the greatest People's Elbows ever! Also tap in to hear how they plan to jump into this year's Halloween festivities, a salute to the Washington Commanders (not Generals!), the NBA's Pre-Season kickoff in Abu Dhabi and the chilling, cursed moments that Heat/Celtics fans will never forget.

Those strobe lights look a liiiiittle bit different this time around.

Fresh from this weekend's 'Central Flea' festivities, J5 and MC are joined by our Recut Gems co-host and BlkPrint brethren, A Plus! Hear about some of the goodies we came up on (or wish we came up on) from the event, along with a very special live shoutout from Josh Peas to all our listeners. Also tune in to hear our first opinions on Future's 'MIXTAPE PLUTO', the true mixtape moments we wish we received on the album, another unfortunate round of hip-hop cuts in Atlantic Records' latest layoffs and the music industry's reaction to Diddy's sex trafficking arrest in New York City.

Our latest BND Bonus is available now for all listeners!

This week, J5 and MC are joined by their Ramen Talk brethren and co-host of The A Show's 'The War Report', Cyrus! Catch up with the long list of games they're completing in their backlog, ranging from Lies of P to Final Fantasy XIV, Astro Bot, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and more. We also learn of the division within the 2K community following NBA 2K25's new RNG feature, our favorite Grand Theft Auto story modes as we wait for GTA VI and all the chatter surrounding the debut of the very powerful PS5 Pro.

Rest In Peace to Rich Homie Quan, a New Atlanta pillar that will live forever.

Our special guest Kameron Hay joins J5 and MC this week to pay their respects to Rich Homie with the memorable records and moments that helped shape one of the many generations celebrated in Atlanta hip-hop. As many artists show their own love, we learn a very necessary lesson through Quavo's post -- hear our thoughts on the importance of speaking up, our plans on the upcoming "Tha Tour" ThrowBLKs and much more. We also chat about Kam's new wheels, Lil Yachty's Concrete stresses, the very first BlkPrint Baddies segment and hip-hop's secondary presence in the current pop/country landscape.