The Stem Society

Ep 9

This week Cole gets the show going with new releases from the weekend, Meek Mill/Heathenism, Cardi B/Like What Freestyle, Schoolboy Q/Blue Lips (3:21)

Next in the news, Summer Walkers manager ask for people to give the artist space to be who they want to be but Cole feel like its a two way street (22:59), next, Cole gives a breakdown of how industry professionals find new artist (35:58), finally, Meek Mill goes crash out crazy on Twitter/X about Ak, but did he have to? Cole tells you why this looks crazy (45:11)

Artist to Watch: IAMGAWD - an MC out of Chicago that Cole finds on Bandcamp Friday that you should support.

His IG: https://www.instagram.com/gawdemcee/

Sounds of the Show

Kota the Friend - The Cold

Baby Keem - Stats

Dame Dolla - That's the Way It Goes

El Camino - 80 Bills

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Ep. 8

Cole begins the show talking about songs to listen to this week, SiR ft Isaiah Rashad/Karma, Ambre/Lost Without You, Smino/Mister Misfit but Ain't Missed a Fit In Months (4:46)

In the news, Cole digs into the lawsuit against Kanye West from the Donna Summers estate about the sampling of I Feel Love in the Good (Don't Die) song on Vultures (11:35), then a breakdown on the $400 million payout to songwriters for royalties and publishing (25:10), and finally, Schoolboy Q drop the track list for Blue Lips but Cole wants to know if this album can save TDE from being irrelevant (31:51)

Sounds of the Show

Cyanca - My Bad

A-Reese - Death

Tales Of The Town - PARTY WITH THE GANG

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Ep 7

This week Cole starts off with new release from the weekend: Yeat/2093, French Montana/Mac and Cheese 5, Earthgang/Robophobia, Ray Vaughn ft Pusha T/Problems(single) (5:22)

In the news Cole gets into what was wrong with the Jeezy Tiny Desk then gets into the rollout of J Cole and talks about how this might be the classic album people have been waiting on and finally, Live Nation had its biggest year ever...so why was artist cancelling shows in 2023? (16:01)

This weeks artist to watch is Cyanca a North Carolina singer who is outside the box and great concepts when making music.

Sounds of the Show

Starlito & Don Tripp - Just Want It All

Kooley High - Rollin In the Hay

Action Bronson - Zambezi

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Ep. 6

This week Cole starts off with Music to Listen to with Yeat/2093, Gunna/Bittersweet(Single), Dusty Locane/Beat Out of the Cage(Single) (5:13)

In the news, Cole jumps into All-Star weekend, the conflict with Chris Brown x NBA x Ruffles, the rants people went on about Sexxy Redd performing at the Roots Picnic and Vultures is # 1 (He told you so) (12:57)

Finally, Cole ask listeners to join him in making an album of the year list, send your favorite album so far to his X acct @colejackson12 and he will talk about it on the next Wednesday episode.

The Sounds of the Show

Denzel Curry - Sked

Gucci Mane + BG - Cold

Dave & Central Cee - UK Rap

Picture from Complex

Ep 5

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This week Cole dives into a few new singles: Conway the Machine + Joey Bada$$/Vertino, Schoolboy Q/Yeern 101, Bryson Tiller/Whatever She Wants(6:10)

In the news, Cole tries to understand why the Vultures album is so successful if the album is so bad (per different "music" based podcasts) and how can something that is not relatable to most outsells other albums by alot. Next, Cole gives his thoughts on the new Vince Staples show and finally, Cole digs into Spotify's 30 classic streaming era albums. (17:49)

Artist to Watch: Cole talks about the up and coming UK artist Clavish and why you should listen to his music now before it too late. (56:09)

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Ep. 4

This week Cole jumps into albums to listen to discussing the new single from GloRilla/Yeah Glo, Little Simz/Drop 7, Kota the Friend/Lyrics to Go Vol 5, and a quick description of Beyonce's new 2 pack Texas Hold'em and 16 Carriages(3:08)

The show shifts into Cole talking about Usher and the Super Bowl halftime performance; was it the best, where does it rank and what rap or rnb act performs next time(15:05). Finally, Cole gets into a deep discussion about his experience with the Kanye West Ty Dolla $ign album Vultures, what he liked, what he didn't like and did this make his album of the year list(27:53)

The Sounds of the Show

LNDN DRGS - Berius

Che Noir - Peaches & Herb

Jazz Cartier - SECURITY

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Cole gives his reactions to new releases he listened to, Usher/Coming Home, Stove God Cooks/Melo Chips and a Brick, Back Op/Kid Cudi & Denzel Curry, Central Cee/Entapreneur(4:41)

This week Cole talks about Latto's Sunday Service song not being a diss song, his experience with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign Vultures release and Meg Thee Stallions unique distro deal with Warner Music Group(15:31)

This weeks artist to watch Ferris Blusa(40:25)

Sounds in the Show:

Stove God Cooks - Lava Lamp

Curren$y x Trauma Tone - Coming Home

Ausuar - DONT DATE RAPPERS

LE$- Bape Watch

Ep. 2

Welcome back to The Stem Society.

Today Cole Jackson talks about music in his rotation and who you should listen to. Cole goes over Ferris Blusa/I Talked to Gawd About This , Hit Boy & Alchemist/Theodore & Andre, and Lyrical Lemonade/All Is Yellow.

It's Grammy talk next and he is going to talk about three big moments that happened at the awards show on Sunday. Firstly, who were some noteworthy winners. Secondly, Killer Mike made headlines after being arrested after he swept the hip hop category. Finally, Jay Z gave an unforgettable acceptance speech but the blogs will tell you he was taking shots.

Finally, Cole gets into the process of the best albums of 2024 list and he really struggles with if Benny's new album belongs or not.

Sounds in the show:

Nicolas Craven & Stove God Cooks - Opulence

Osbe Chill - Squabble In the Back

Quin NFN - Revenue

Paper Nolassnaym - Triple Double

Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode. Cole starts the episode talking about what The Stem Society is. (5:12)

Today, we dive into the newest releases. Music commentator Cole Jackson shares his new release reactions to the latest music from Icewear Vezzo, Hit Boy and Alchemist, Yaya Bey, Zacari and Don Toliver. (6:25)

Cole will also be discussing some of the latest music news making headlines, including the back and forth between UMG and TikTok(17:14), the ongoing feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion(33:19), and Cole’s picks for who he thinks will take home some of the top prizes at this year's Grammy Awards. (41:58)

Finally, Cole will talk about a independent music artists on the scene, Troy Massive, an independent artist he thinks you'll be hearing more about in the coming months.(56:59)

Sounds in the show:

Troy Massive – Nazaruff

Ferris Blusa – What A Day

LE$ - Rollin n Floatin

Jazz Cartier - +4416

Ep. 57 Sex Rule 1227: Post Flight

This week Whitney is flying solo and she starts the podcast talking about Magic City Classic weekend, then goes into the Joe Smith/Kisha Chavis situation, next Whitney talks about Diddy and Young Miami's commitment to each other, finally Whitney talks about what happened after she got back from her fly out from St Louis.

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Cole Jackson for BYNK Media LLC