For literally an entire month, Ciz and Tai have been screaming that these epic Verzuz battles need to happen on something other than Instagram Live. Ciz has been imploring Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and whoever else is behind the scenes on these things to set some king of technical requirements and guidelines. Did anyone listen? No! And now just look at Teddy Riley's legacy, lol!

We weren't going to start the conversation there, but the announcement of a pending battle of iconic mixtape-era freestyles between legends DJ Doo Woop and Tony Touch and whispers of a Dr. Dre vs Diddy battle got us excited. We're also talking about Spotify's groundbreaking move to help artists crowdsource funds and the indelible way in which TikTok has changed music creation and promotion forever.

Plus, we take a look back at last week's new releases by The-Dream, DVSN, Fiona Apple, Westside Gunn and Da Baby. Plus our thoughts on this week's new tracks by Kelly Rowland, Buju Banton, Stalley, Hopsin, and... Desiigner??? Yup.

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After a good conversation about the week's current events and the epic Verzuz battle between DJ Premier and RZA in part 1 of this week's episode, Tai and Ciz turn their attention to new releases. We're chopping up Tory Lanez' The New Toronto 3, and talking about the new projects by The Strokes and N.O.R.E that somehow flew under the radar.

We're also breezing through some of this week's new singles, including new music by DVSN, Snoop Dogg, IDK, Bryson Tiller, The Jacka and more.

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Well guys, we don't want to keep beating a dead horse or telling you the same things everyone else is telling you. You already know the vibes.

Organizers are still slowly making the decision as to whether or not they can move forward with their planned 2020 events and the good folks behind the Lovers & Friends Festival are still keeping hope alive. Meanwhile, you parents are driving streaming numbers up in your efforts to distract your babies.

Of course you know we can't talk about this week's events without discussing the epic Verzuz battle between DJ Premier and RZA. And Ciz and Tai being 80s Babies and advocates for music creators, that conversation was bound to be a long one.

Make sure you check out part 2 of today's episode for our reviews of last week's new albums, this week's new singles and a look forward at this week's releases.

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Ladies and Gents, IG Live is still king of Corona Szn. And this week, T-Pain and Lil Jon won Instagram. Yet the fun vibe and good humored-nature of their online battle isn't spreading to everyone, and Rodney Jerkins is big mad.

Also winning IG is Tory Lanez, who outside of one awkward "hits" battle with French Montana, has been giving his fans everything but music. Including *ss and t*tt*es. Which means Instagram is now watching his page super heavy.

We've got new music to discuss by everyone from Thundercat to Drake, Toni Braxton to BOSCO. Plus, we're discussing this week's upcoming releases... this may be a good time to catch up on IG Live.

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Alright folks: looks like we're stuck in the house for a couple more weeks. And we're happy to be doing our part. And even happier that we have a bunch of options that help us continue to bring the podcast to you every week. If you have some feedback or some ideas for us, please let us know!

In the meantime, DJs Live All The Time has now become Producer/Songwriter Battles. And we love to see it. Here are our thoughts on the ones we've seen so far - Dream, Sean Garrett, Hit-Boy Boi1Da, Ne-Yo, Johnta Austin, Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh. And we've heard what battles are coming next, but we still have a few we'd like to see.

Plus, we're talking new releases by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jessie Reyez, Dua Lipa and Jeezy. And upcoming release by Thundercat and more.

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This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

Well, folks: we were already limiting our outings to things that are absolutely necessary, and for our lives that means recording this podcast. But, our fine ass mayor, Keisha (yes, really. If you didn't know), said the city of Atlanta has to stay at home. So Cizz and Tai are bringing you today's episode from their respective homes.

Plenty to talk about, from IG Live overload to last week's releases - including dope new music by J. Balvin, The Weeknd and TokiMonsta - to the mystery of the album formerly known as Donald Glover Presents... and Akon's under the radar 2019 releases. Plus we've got new music to talk about from Fred The Godson, Termanology, Slim Thug and Young Chris. Yes, it is 2020.

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This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

Before we can even get into this conversation, Ciz and Tai had to jump right into an analysis of rap's resident old man, Joe Budden, and the reason he's mad at... pretty much everything. Of course, this week that includes Jay Electronica's long-awaited debut album A Written Testimony. And if you've heard the album, it should come as no surprise that Joey's not the only one whose feathers were ruffled by this Jay-Z-assisted drop.

Oh, by the way: we heard the Donald Glover Presents... album. And loved it. And wanna tell you all about it.

Plus: Lil Uzi Vert gave you two different albums with the same name, and y'all loved all 40+ tracks. And if you would have told us Jhene Aiko would be the first female R&B artist to reach a Beyonce/Lemonade milestone, we would have called you a liar. But here we are.

Also, new music by Guapdad 4000, Teyana Taylor, Kash Doll, and, though we're not sure why, Dave East, Ace Hood and Troy Ave too. And lastly: the latest episode of the Khelani/YG soap opera is out and it's called "Toxic." We can't make this up.

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This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any more ridiculous, the second week of March happened. Of course, like every outlet in the world right now, we're talking about COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and the many ways it's fucking with the festival world's money. 

Also, we salute Roc Nation which, just two weeks after turning music-biz-expert Twitter upside down, not only managed to give us Meg Thee Stallion's latest EP, Suga; but also seems to be making good on the promise of a Jay Electronica project, which we now know is called A Written Testimony. It's really happening, y'all. Like next week!

Plus, we're talking new albums by Lil Uzi Vert, Jhene Aiko, Jadakiss and upcoming releases by everybody and they damn papi on this coming Friday The 13th.

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This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

Welp: apparently, we've been sitting on Twitter all this time, not realizing that our entire timeline is comprised of entertainment attorneys and contract lawyers. It's not of course, but this week Ciz (@Cizzurp215) and Tai (@SaintBoogie) examine the most absurd thing that happened in a week full of absurdities: the breakdown of Megan Thee Stallion's contract with 1501 Certified Entertainment, even though none of us have seen the contract yet.

Also trying to make sense of the whole RMR "Rascal" blip that had us all talking at the top of the week; Bad Bunny's amazing new record breaking album, new Princess Nokia, G Herbo and Lil Baby and new singles by J Balvin, Davido and more. We're also looking forward to this week's new releases by Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Hot Girl Meg, of course, and Lil Uzi Vert, whenever he finally decides to bless us.

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This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

We cannot stop saying great things about The Allegory, the new album produced entirely by Royce Da 5'9" for Royce Da 5'9". Tai got a chance to talk to Royce about the project and his new journey as a producer, which we're sharing with y'all in this episode. We're also talking new releases by Kodi Shane, Kamiyah and of course, BTS - since Cizz uses fatherhood to hide the fact that he's highkey #BTSArmy.

Plus: news on new music by Phony Ppl, how we're gonna lose SZA to the Country Club, D. Wade's submission for new rap artist of the year and a look at this week's upcoming releases.

P.S. - New Jay Elec in 20 days. Allegedly. We hope.

Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS.

This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard