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In an effort to push toward social change, we discuss: what it means to defund the police, intersectionality, the importance of voting in local elections, and mental health. 

Credits:

Defunding the Police: Robert B. Reich Baltimore Sun Article: Defunding the police means replacing social control with social investment." 

Topics on Intersectionality: Kimberlé Crenshaw 

Voting: Stacey Abrams NY Times Article "I Know Voting Feels Inadequate Right Now"  

Racial Gaslighting: Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah 

Capitalism/Patriarchy/Racism: Noname x Boots Riley Haymarket Books livestream

Cover photo: Ben Gray

Songs Featured:

Anderson. Paak - "Lockdown"

Buddy - "Black 2" 

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We interview award-winning journalist and video producer JC Whittington. She discusses how the news industry has adapted to the pandemic, and how she navigates a predominately white and male space as a black woman. She also speaks on her passion for dance, and gives her take on how dancers are tastemakers for music today. 

Songs Featured: 

Kiana Ledé - "Feel a Way."

Victoria Monét - "Ass Like That" 

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On this episode, we break down hot Twitter topics: Nayvadius being Nayvadius (7:13),  the potential Eminem Vs. DMX IG battle (9:21), and Karen Del Rey (12:30).  We then discuss how cover artwork can make or break an album (22:45), and reflect on the impact of The Notorious B.I.G (28:17). We drop our plugs for the IYKYK segment (35:00), and end with a Commencement Speech for the Graduating Class of 2020 (40:35). 

Songs Featured: 

Hasan Insane- " PND x Biggie C0me 4nd S33 M3 (HASAN INSANE REMIX)"

Notorious B.I.G- "Spit Your Game (feat. Twista, Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony, Swizz Beatz) 

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We start the episode by giving our hot takes on "Insecure" after the latest episode (2:04) , and summarizing "The Last Dance" after the final two episodes aired (7:15). We then get into the Ludacris vs. Nelly vs. Nelly's WiFi battle from the weekend (16:00) and try to figure out WTF there is to watch now that "The Last Dance" is over (23:20). We end the podcast with a new segment: "If You Know, You Know" where we drop plugs, nuggets, and life hacks (30:30). 

Songs Featured: 

Pandi- "Bank Account*+"

Zaira- "Jumo" (feat. Valee)

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Conspiracy: COVID-19 is just distracting us from the fact that Carol Baskin fed her husband to the tigers, OPEN YOUR THIRD-EYE 👁. 

On this episode, we give a  COVID update for Maryland (2:55), music consumption in the streaming age (6:25), and the build up to Future's new album (17:55). 

Songs Featured:

Leven Kali- "12345 (Get Real)" 

Masego- "Veg Out"

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We start the podcast talking about the latest episodes of Insecure (3:25), and The Last Dance (6:19). We touch on the world's reaction to Teriyaki 96's return. We then dive into Erykah Badu & Jill Scott's IG live battle and preview Nelly & Ludacris's upcoming battle. As we get into some of the new music reviews, Danny starts off by apologizing to Nav. We also discuss Kehlani and the new Chris Brown & Young Thug tape (23:25). We get into our most anticipated releases (36:55), and end with a story about how we got robbed after brunch (45:42). 

Songs Featured: 

Chris Brown & Young Thug - "She Bumped Her Head"

J.I. The Prince of N.Y.- "Used To"

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We interview singer-songwriter and producer Natalie. She discusses her recording process, how Houston and 90's pop culture influences her sound, and how she navigates the music industry as a woman. 

Songs featured:

Intro: Natalie - "Blue Jungle"

Natalie - "Star Falling," "The Hills," & "Amanda Bynes"

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We're 10 episodes in, thank you to all of our listeners!

We debate MJ's lack of social activism and how it affects his legacy (2:50). We touch on the season finale of "Dave" and Lil Dicky's social awareness of his white privilege (21:25). We breakdown Drake's project "Dark Lane Demo Tapes" and where it ranks in his discography. 

Songs featured:

austin marc - "Chi Flip"

Kota The Friend (feat. Joey Bada$$ & Bas) - "B.Q.E"

Drake - "Greece" 

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We interview composer, producer, writer and conductor Marcus Moody. Marcus speaks on the musical journey of his Hip Hop Orchestra known as The Shmoods,  his favorite performances, artists he would like to collaborate with, and the power of joy and focus. 

Songs featured: 

Shmoody - "Shminja" (unreleased)

Healy- "Unwind" 

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On this episode we flashback to last year's Broccoli City Festival and the power of edibles (2:33). We recap the latest episodes of Insecure (4:39) and The Last Dance (8:24). Danny tells his story of meeting Dennis Rodman (21:18). We also reminisce on a couple of college memories going back to Spring Break in Miami (28:21) and our Summer of Struggle (39:39). 

Songs featured:

MXXWLL- "Light Turn Green" 

Asher Roth- "Things Change"