The Stem Society

The Stem Society

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  • If First You Don't Succeed

    Ep 19

    Cole starts the episode with the most obvious new release J Cole releases his surprise project Might Delete Later. Cole digs into the songs the good and the bad, then he talks about the Kendrick diss and what might happens when We Still Don't Trust You comes out. (5:55)

    In news, artist are upset that YouTube and other companies plans to use AI to replace artist. Cole talks about the petition being sign to fight this (30:21)

    Artist to Watch:

    Bandcamp Friday Find - G-Holy out of Los Angeles, Ca his project Big Holy (40:24)

    Follow him on IG:

    https://www.instagram.com/gholy.god/


    Sounds of the Show

    Northside Weezy - TNO

    Jae Skeese & Superior - Cantonese Characters

    G Holy - Stagnation 2

    mynameisntjmack -aangrylilaccidents

    Produced by

    Cole Jackson


    46 min
  • Mr. Me Too

    Ep 18

    This week Cole has one new single in his rotation, IDK & Joey Bada$$/Denim and he also wants to know how he and the society can be more interactive with each other (3:18)

    In the news, Cole dives into the beef happening between Chad Hugo and Pharrell aka The Neptunes and why the might not work out for the better (8:50)

    Finally, Cole lets you know his 5 favorite albums of the first quarter of the year. (20:27)

    If you have your favorite five albums of the past 3 months let him know in the comments and Cole will read them on the next mid week episode.

    The Sounds of the Show

    Wiz, Krit, Smoke Dza, Girl Talk - No Singles

    THE H NOT THE L - ROSES AT DEFEAT

    Lloyd Banks - Power Steering

    The Game - Gold Daytonas


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC

    34 min
  • Texas Groove

    Ep 17

    This week Cole starts the episode with new releases starting with Roc Marciano/Marciology, Doechii ft JT/Alter Ego, Beyoncé/Cowboy Carter (6:07)

    Next Cole tries to figure out what the new deal between Universal Music Group and Spotify means and how it will change Spotify. Lizzo post on IG she wants to quit music, Cole details why that's not possible. (24:42)

    Finally, Cole's artist to watch is a UK artist named Sainte who gives you the feel of Larry June from Leicester. Cole talks briefly about his new album Still Local (43:35)

    Follow Sainte on IG:

    https://www.instagram.com/ys.sainte/?hl=en


    Sounds of the Show

    Bknott - Need It

    NoWorries - Daydreaming

    Jay Worthy - Off the Shits

    Flatbush Zombies - Vacation


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC


    49 min
  • Is This the End?

    Ep 16

    This week Cole talks about Joyner Lucas/Not Noe I'm Busy album and then addresses his Kendrick Lamar take from last episode (6:28)

    In the news Cole digs into what has been said about the Diddy house raids and what it the real reason for everything being so intense, then Cole lighten up the mood with a story about Drippin Honey the teacher/rapper (19:08)

    Finally, Cole talks about albums he has in his rotation this week (41:05)

    Sounds of the Show

    Trippie Redd - Dark Knight Dummo

    Method Man - Set In Stone

    Mike Dimes - Off The Porch

    Rowdy Rebel - We On It


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC


    47 min
  • Let's Get It Bro!

    Ep 15

    This week in new releases Cole talks about Big Sean/Precision, SiR/Heavy and Metro Boomin & Future/We Don't Trust You (4:57)

    Cole dives into shift that is happening from the Kendrick Lamar verse on Like That, how this affects Drake, how this crushed Big Sean return and why the response from J Cole is way more important thank anything else. (17:29)

    Artist to Watch - UK artist Skrapz and his new project Reflections (34:50)

    Follow on IG:

    https://www.instagram.com/csbskrapz/?hl=en

    Sound of the Show

    6am – Le$

    Dot da genius – Talk About Me

    Cardo x Larry June x Payroll Giovanni – Stacks on Deck

    LNDN DRGS - Times Flies

    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC


    39 min
  • Who Told Meek to Pod?

    Ep 14

    This week Cole give us some new music to listen to Rapsody/Stand Tall and Don Toliver/Deep in the Water & Bandit. Then Cole gives his take on J. Cole’s new mini doc and why he still thinks J Cole will have album of the year (5:27)

    In the news, Meek Mill says he wants to podcast and Cole gives several reasons why that is a bad idea (15:00) and Spotify’s new report says that they paid $9 billion to artist in 2023 Cole dives into how much went to independent artist (25:43)

    Finally, Cole tells you what he currently has in rotation and asked the audience for ideas on the final segment of Wednesday’s show (35:28)

    Sounds of the Show

    Central Cee – Bunda

    Joey Fatts – Stand the Rain

    Boldy James – Speed Demon Freestyle

    BigXthaPlug - Primetime


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC

    44 min
  • Stop Believing the Bold Black Text!

    Ep 13

    Cole starts off with reactions to new releases from Cardi B/Enough (Miami), Kenny Mason/9, Gunna/Prada Dem (5:51)

    Next Cole dives into the Tik Tok ban and what it could mean for artist if the US has it's way (22:05) and then Cole looks at the Kanye, YesJulz and Milo situation and why this moves Kanye 5 steps back. (33:28)

    Artist to Watch: Osbe Chill

    A rapper from Compton who as a raw rap style with substance. (48:36)

    Follow Osbe Chill on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osbechill_/?hl=en

    Sounds of the Show:

    Osbe Chill - Smiles and Downs

    Curren$y - All Work

    Internet Money - Thrusting

    Denzel Curry - Sirens


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC


    53 min
  • Why Don't You Like Yeezy.com?

    Ep. 12

    **THERE WILL NOT BE VIDEO FOR THIS EPISODE***

    This week Cole talks about the different music he currently has in rotation right now: UK artist Clavish/Uh Uh, Elcamino/No Fighting and Rexx Life Raj/Couple Months in LA (5:38)

    News (13:30

    Cole talks about the backlash coming from Kanye's decision to sell the next two volumes of Vultures via yeezy.com, why it's important to retrain yourself when it comes to music and why owning music should be the new wave.

    Music to Look For (33:41)

    Cole give you a rundown of what's going to drop on new music Friday.


    Sounds of the Show

    Roc Marci and Alchemist - Zig Zag Zig

    Nafe Smallz - Nostalgic

    Jazz Cartier - FUNCTION

    E-40 - GPS


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson


    39 min
  • Don't You Know You Got To Pay For Your Music?

    Ep 11

    This week Cole starts the show off with new releases, Ransom & Harry Fraud/Lavish Misery, Kenny Mason/2 Pack(Jumpin In & Us), 4batz ft Drake/act ii:date @ 8 remix and Cole digs into 4batz getting a EP deal with OVO.

    News

    James Blake made some tweets about streaming and paying royalties to artist fairly (19:34), Nelly says his era was the hardest era to compete in Cole talks about why its different now when you release music (29:45) and finally a new bill aims to raise streaming royalties for artist.

    Artist to Watch (41:62)

    mynameisntjmack - an artist out of Virginia with chill vibes and introspective raps. He released a new song newhihat go follow his IG:

    https://www.instagram.com/mynameisntjmack/


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    The Sounds of the Show

    Che Noir - Therapy Session

    thelonious - Yuck Freestyle

    Killa Kyleon - Risk and Reward

    Paris, Texas - girls like drugs



    Produced by

    Cole Jackson

    46 min
  • What is Hip Hops Generational Curse?

    Ep 10

    This week Cole starts the show with some music to listen to 4batz/act iii: on god?, Stove God Cooks/Carbone, The Mexican OT/Texas Technician (5:56)

    In the news, TI talked compares new hip hop artist to today NBA and some people feel like he wasn't being fain in his comparison Cole talks about why hip hop continue to have a generation problem (15:42), then independent artists are losing their videos and music because of Tik Tok/UMG war, Cole talks about what needs to be addressed. (24:43)

    Finally, Cole gets into music he has in rotation, a UK artist IAMDDB, Ray Vaughn and Ferris Blusa (33:44)


    Sounds of the Show

    Coast Contra - Contradictions

    Richard Daniel - Lemon Tree

    Ferris Blusa - In the Flesh

    88drgz - Hot Grits


    Produced by

    Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC

    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.