Recorded on a very somber day in Hip-Hop, we take a moment to honor Pop Smoke and what his passing means to the music community, his fans... and how social media might be making us a little bit trash, as humans. Collectively.

Then on to the music: from the "Life Is Good" remix to YG and Khelani's tragic opera to Royce Da 5'9's evolution into the world of production and all of the new music coming this week that's got us excited.

P.S. - Jay Electronica drops in 26 and a wake 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

Why is Brooklyn Drill? Can we give all the songs to one artist and just let that person flourish? (This applies to all to all genres) Will Nicky Minaj either rap for real or retire for real? Your favorite young O.G.s, Ciz and Boogie, are in FULL "get off my lawn" mode on episode six. The game deserves it.

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

This week's chat about new releases by Lil Wayne, Kesha, Yo Gotti and Russ, leads Ciz and Tai to some of the internet drama that has kept the creator community and the fans talking this week - from publishing rights to Billie Eilish. Plus, all the music we're looking forward to in February 2020, including new joints from some of our favorite 90s alternative bands.

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

This week, we're talking public grief, legacy and, natch, The Grammys. From this year's winners to some of the most memorable and baffling moments of years past, Ciz and Tai feel like it's time to re-imagine what The Grammy categories look and whose music fits where.

And of course, we gotta talk about the albums we're most (and least) looking forward to this week.

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

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatomē for @istandard

Three times in a row!! This week in raps, Eminem surprised us with a project and the interwebs are not mad. Also, #LatePassBoogie discovered "Revenge of the Dreamers III" thanks to the Director's Cut, which allows us to have a live conversation about how masterfully this project was put together.

Also on this episode: deciphering our feelings on Roddy Ricch; Bad Boys For Life; and The Grammy's Are Coming, so the industry is quiet.

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

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatome for @istandard

Please excuse our tardiness, as the technology gods insisted on holding episode 2 hostage for a couple days. Since our attempt to recap 2019 on episode 1 took so long, we're using this episode to catch up on the releases of January 2020.

New eclectic, yet cohesive Salaam Remi; deciphering our feelings about Moneybagg Yo; new joints by Stormzy, Mick Jenkins, and oh look, OG Maco is here. Plus: Tai doesn't understand "Life Is Good," and when trying to force an audience to rock with you goes wrong.

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This episode was recorded on the go, using Izotope Spire Studio

Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie

Produced by Anatome for @istandard

For our very first episode of the year, we thought we could run through some of our favorite albums of the year. Here's the problem though: we LITERALLY forgot some of our favorite music moments of the year even happened.

So here are our thoughts on CrasH Talk, Port of Miami 2, Rap Or Go To The League, and all the other 2019 albums you forgot you loved.

Make sure you check out The Chopping Block - our track-by-track album reviews - and Credit Check - the most comprehensive breakdown of album credits online - only at istandardproducers.com.

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