This week on Weekly Album Check-In, Cole Jackson delves into three standout releases:

🎧 Benny The Butcher – ExcelsiorBenny returns with a concise 7-track project, Excelsior, showcasing his lyrical prowess and reaffirming his place in the hip-hop landscape.

💘 Xavier Omär – HunnyMoon MountainXavier Omär offers a fresh R&B experience with HunnyMoon Mountain, blending soulful melodies with introspective lyrics.

🔫 Key Glock – GlockaveliKey Glock's Glockaveli delivers hard-hitting tracks that stay true to his Memphis roots while exploring new sonic territories.

Join Cole as he breaks down what works, what doesn't, and which tracks deserve a spot on your playlist.

Timestamps:

(1:15) Benny The Butcher – Excelsior

(9:21) Xavier Omär – HunnyMoon Mountain

(14:46) Key Glock – Glockaveli

(23:00) Songs of the Week

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Ep 103

On this week’s episode of The Stem Society:

🎧 Russ wants Spotify to remove public stream counts. Is he right about the damage it’s doing to artists and listeners?

🎤 Lil Yachty responds to Karrahbooo’s accusations of mistreatment and creative control. What’s really going on behind the scenes?

🔥 One year after Kendrick and Drake’s legendary clash—where do things stand now? Did it really shift the culture or was it all hype?

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro
(6:14) Russ Wants Spotify to Hide Streaming Numbers
(15:40) Lil Yachty Responds to Karrahbooo’s Claims
(22:36) Kendrick vs. Drake – One Year Later, Let's Let It Rest

Join Cole Jackson as we break down what these stories say about the state of music today—from ego and exposure to legacy and control.

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Ep 102

This week on The Stem Society, Cole Jackson dives into two stories: Ari Lennox parts ways with Dreamville and goes to Interscope, did she make the right move?  Will Interscope make her a pop start? Sparking debates about artist-label loyalty and industry support. Plus, Shannon Sharpe faces more accusations — Cole talk about new details and what’s known so far.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:13) - Ari Lennox’s Rant and Dreamville Exit Explained

(10:33) - Shannon Sharpe New Allegations 

🔥Watch Rank the Era: J Cole Here: https://youtu.be/AvMZkNfDet4?si=yyoNDXkxrVziz8-0

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Ep 101

In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down three major stories shaking the culture:

🎤 Kendrick Lamar and SZA launch the Grand National Tour with a bold format and massive setlist. Also, Dody6 reveals he’s homeless, even after collaborating with Kendrick Lamar on “Hey Now.” Why is he blaming Kendrick? 

📰 Shannon Sharpe faces a $50M lawsuit with serious allegations that could impact his career and media legacy. We dive into what’s being said, how Sharpe responded, and the reaction across the industry.

⏱️ Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(5:30) Quick Topics — Joe Budden & 50 Cent at the game, Kanye West’s new tweets

(11:08) Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Tour + Dody6 speaks on being broke

(19:23) Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Breakdown

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Ep 100

In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down Lil Wayne’s revealing Rolling Stone interview — from feeling snubbed by the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show, to forgetting about Jay-Z & Kanye's Watch the Throne, to opening up about Tha Carter VI.

Cole also dives into the viral Curtiss King x TDE Punch interview and the insight it gives into Kendrick Lamar’s calculated moves.

And if that’s not enough... Drake just escalated his lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance — and they’re threatening legal discovery.

📌 Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(4:01) – Curtiss King & Punch Interview Breakdown

(17:10) – Lil Wayne’s Rolling Stone Interview: Super Bowl, Jay-Z, Carter 6

(31:50) – Drake vs UMG Lawsuit Update & Joe Budden Podcast Mention

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Ep 99

Tay-K just got hit with 80 years — what does that say about his case, his legacy, and hip-hop's obsession with the outlaw narrative? Plus, the internet’s in flames over the White Rapper Mt. Rushmore... who really deserves a spot? And Drake teases new music live on Adin Ross — we break down what this rollout could mean.

⏱️ Timestamps(0:00) Intro

(6:42) Tay-K sentenced to 80 years

(11:46) Drake announces new album on Adin Ross stream

(25:36) White Rapper Mt. Rushmore debate

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Ep 98

On this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down three of the biggest hip-hop conversations of the week:

🔹 Kanye West faces potential legal action from Taylor Swift after posting wild, defamatory claims on social media. Is this just more Ye chaos — or something deeper?

🔹 Billboard dropped its list of the 25 Best Female Rappers of All Time — and the internet had thoughts. Who got left off? Who ranked too high? Cole gives his take.

🔹 The Mixtape Mount Rushmore debate took over Twitter this week. Who are the four undeniable kings of the mixtape era? Wayne? 50? Gucci? We’re naming names.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:41) - Billboard’s Top 25 Female Rappers Ranked

(8:26) - Kanye West vs Taylor Swift: Legal Fallout

(15:25) - The Mixtape Mount Rushmore Twitter Debate

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Ep 97

In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down the rumors and reports surrounding No Jumper's financial struggles. From losing key talent to declining viewership, is Adam22's once-dominant podcast empire falling apart?

We explore how No Jumper's rise shaped hip-hop media, what may have led to its decline, and what this means for the future of independent hip-hop platforms.

🎙 Hosted by Cole Jackson
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Ep 96

In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole breaks down Kanye West’s wild interview with DJ Akademiks—from the Klan outfit to conspiracy rants—and also tap in on Drake’s surprise drop of the “Nokia” music video.

It’s chaos on one end and calculated art on the other.

👑 Kanye Topics:

The swastika chain, Jay-Z tweet & cancel culture

His wild claims about Puff, Kendrick, and Drake

📱 Drake “Nokia” Discussion:

Breaking down the video’s visuals and direction

What the nostalgic aesthetic says about Drake’s current mindset

Is Drake pivoting creatively or trolling again?

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(2:14) Drake's Nokia Discussion

(12:29) Kanye's Interview

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Ep 95

In this episode of The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down the strategic tension between LeBron and Stephen A. Smith, how Pat McAfee plays a role, and why this entire moment mirrors the energy of Kendrick vs Drake.

We’re not just talking basketball. We’re talking about legacy, narrative control, and who really speaks for the culture.

🎤 Is Stephen A the Drake of sports media?
🏀 Is LeBron stepping into a new role as the voice of the game?
🔥 And why does this all feel like a rap beef playing out on ESPN?

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro/New Content

(4:40) Young Scooter

(6:14) Lebron vs Stephen A

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