The Stem Society

The Stem Society

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The Stem Society episodes

  • Mad for What?

    Ep 47 - Mad for What?

    This week Cole talks about his move and what is going to happen next.
    Charlamagne and Elliott are going back and forth on social media and its very pathetic, Cole tries to figure out why they have beef (11:26)
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    26 min
  • Michael Jordan Syndrome

    Ep 46 - Michael Jordan Syndrome

    This week Cole jumps into 3 songs he's got in rotation currently starting with The ARTI$t song "Easy" (4:55), next Cole jumps back into his UK bag when he finds a song from Russ Millions called "SVR" (6:58), and finally he goes back in time to listen to Tyler, the Creator's song "Smuckers" (9:55)
    In the news, Cole talks about Lupe and his stressful week talking about his "love" for Kendrick Lamar and how the internet is throwing dirt on his name (14:37) and finally, Cole figures out that Big Sean has fake opps that leaked his album (25:02)
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    38 min
  • Unfinished Business

    Ep 45 - Unfinished Business

    This week Cole starts off with new music talking about JT's new album "City Cinderella" (3:38) then goes into the new album from Denzel Curry -"King of the Mischievous South Vol 2" (11:17) and finally, he talks about Childish Gambino's last album "Bando Stone and The New World" (17:35)
    In music news Cardi B decides to call out Joe Budden for hating on her career and other hip hop artist, Cole has the conversation about if hip hop media should always get call to the carpet when other media outlets don't get the same treatment. (26:10)

    Sounds of the Show

    Ransom - Human Nature

    Dom Kennedy - Platinum Chanel

    Mike Shabb + Boldy James - Doghouse

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    44 min
  • Controversial is Subjective

    Ep 44 - Controversial is Subjective

    This week Cole comes back to talk about the new album from Eminem - "The Death of Slim Shady" and tells you his main problem with the album (2:54), another TDE artist dropped an album, Zacari dropped "Bliss" and it's not well received from Cole (12:30).

    Billboard drops their top 100 hip hop album list and Cole digs through it to find out why is so messy and wrong (19:27).
    Thank you everyone who has been patience with me on my move.

    Sounds of the Show

    Linnil - 40 Yard Dash

    Jae Skeese - I'm Situated

    Philthy Rich - I'm Having

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    42 min
  • We Still Active!

    Ep 43 - We Still Active!

    This week Cole opens with new music, talking about 42 Dugg " 4eva Us Neva Them" (4:31) then jumps into the "Not Like Us" video drop from Kendrick Lamar and what it represents outside of the battle with Drake (9:41)
    In the news, Cole express his frustration with an artist from the 2024 XXL Freshman Class dodging the freestyle cypher and how it looks bad for the artist (16:06) and finally, Cole gives his opinion on Adam 22 doing an interview with the person who allegedly s*ot Pop Smoke (27:46)

    Sounds of the Show

    Airitout JuJu - Bad Wolf

    Spaceli - Green Range Rover

    Fat Bastard - Gone Off Da Brain

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    36 min
  • Cheap and Chintzy

    Ep 42 - Cheap and Chintzy

    This week Cole starts with some new music in his rotation, Eminem + Big Sean + Baby Tron new song " Toby" (6:58) and the new Childish Gambino song "Lithonia" and why we should show Gambino more love (13:54)
    In the news, Rick Ross gets into a scuffle in Canada and talks about why it's not a problem with Cole (18:25) and finally, Cole give his recap of the 2024 BET Awards and reaction to Usher's tribute (27:32).

    Songs of the Show

    Curren$y - Real Estate

    Trippie Redd - Dark Knight Dummo

    Fuego Base - The Warehouse

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    50 min
  • Here We Go...Again

    Ep 41 - Here We Go...Again

    Cole starts the episode talking about Bronny James getting drafted and why it's not that big of a deal. The conversation shifts into new releases this week as Cole talks about Meg thee Stallion's new album "Megan" (11:08), then he gets into Lucky Daye's new album "Algorithm" (20:15).

    In the news, Caffeine TV is gone and Cole tries to figure out why when they have a $300 million fund sitting in the bank with no platform (26:58) and finally, TuneCore has a tool where you can master your songs for $5 per song (35:40).

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    45 min
  • Freshmen Orientation

    Ep 40 - Freshman Orientation

    Cole starts this episode with music that's in his rotation this week, Denzel Curry x That Mexican OT - "Black Flag Freestyle", 6lack - "F**k the Rap Game" and Conway the Machine - "Calvin" (4:37).

    Next Cole reacts to the 2024 XXL Freshman Class, then tries to figure out if they got it right and answers some questions about the list (13:40).

    Cole gets into the Julio Foolio situation from this weekend and realize artists are moving wrong out here (28:32). Finally, Ice Cube says Friday 4 is happening but do we care? (36:30)

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    Sounds of the Show

    Maiya the Don - Telfy

    Dame Dolla - The Way It Is

    K Camp - Buss Down

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    44 min
  • One West

    Ep 39 - One West

    This week Cole jumps into new music talk, reacting to albums from Your Old Droog - "Movie" (2:28) and Kehlani - "Crash" (7:12). Next, Cole recaps Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out - Ken and Friends concert and talks about the look it gave independent artists, how important the show was for the LA hip hop scene, the importance of this moment for hip hop as a genre and why certain artist should have been there no matter what. (15:59) Finally, Cole talks about why the new Verzuz deal with X means nothing to most people and how they need to think about doing something different. (46:20)
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    56 min
  • What's the Reason?

    Ep. 38 - What's the Reason?

    The show starts with Cole talking some of his favorite songs from the past week, NxWorries - "KeepHer" (4:52), Don Toliver ft Future - "Purple Rain" (7:50), and Jason Martin ft Dj Quik + Jay Whorty + Larry June - "Gurbs & Youngs" (9:52)

    News

    Akademiks continues to try to prove Kendrick is faking his streams (12:58), Reason decided to leave TDE and Cole talks about what his next move should be (19:58), and finally, TikToc is acquiring music content and music companies and Cole gives his theory of what TikTok is trying to do to the music industry (28:32)

    Sounds of the Show

    Boldy James & Conductor Williams - "Terms and Conditions"

    E40 - "GPS"

    LE$ - "Sick"

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    40 min

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Cole Jackson is a music commentator who talks about hip-hop, the media covering it and the business behind it.