The Thinking Out Loud Show

What connects The Odyssey, The Backrooms, and Obsession (2026)?

K.O - The Garden Out Now
https://linktr.ee/koladeokusanya_K.O

The Lost and the Damned

Book of secrets, as I feel so inclined
Remark me as a liar, margins in every line
Strike me off the record if I fail to speak my mind
"Signed a patron of the desert left with no mountains to climb"
Right, I chose to wander till the heat would take its toll
I chose to ponder why the sands had covered all the roads
I chose to be the lesser known, at first I thought it bold
Yet in the dark, warning souls, the desserts mighty cold, listen
But i see sparks, whetting stones, Cut me sharper
than the marriage of the blood to the bone
On the eve of the morn ‘fore I finally make it home
Will I make a move or a tone (atone),
will I make it alone x2
On the eve of the morn ‘fore I finally make it home
Will I make a move or a tone (atone)
Will I make it alone?

See, I peeked back in the dark room and flickered a match
Cause I peaked back in the dark room and flinched in the match
A pinch of salt turned into a dash
A dash assualt as I make my way back
Kiss the asphalt, tighten my strap
Breaching the nine levels virgil leading the path
Sailing passed (past) the inferno, dante handles the mast (mass)
Heard she was wily like the devil laying a trap
Patrolling the crossroads, laying a map (slaying a map)
Cause road running make you lay on your back
An outline on the tarmac, darker than black
Waiting with a contract "sky high till you nap?"
The fine line's plain (plane) tracks make you fly till you slack
Keep eyes wide, her shake is a sign of attack
She quivers cause arrows are better shot from the back


And I crash, near Lake Erie after the war
Liberties bell cracked on its final score
The envious torch bearer, her struggle for more
seven blessings he gifted I gave to a whore
But she was like a fantasy, vivid in dreams
Livid as I seem, I'd take love from every being
And being that I'm human,
I want everything x2
The lustful sins of man is the lord of the rings
Married in fire, to desire, and whatever it brings
Trapped in the wilderness, looking for eve
But with my ribs gone, man its harder to breathe
And they tell me live strong, bands is all that you need
Surrounded by green, just ignore the blood on the leaves
Making love outta greed, you cant afford to slow down
The Garden of Eden's filled with hoes planting seeds, whatever the season Nigga!

THE ICEMAN REVIEW

Filmed: May 18, 2026

K.O and Bayo explore the complexities of AI; Art IP and Artistic Integrity; this moment in history; K.O's new single "The Garden" from the album "The Lost and the Damned"; and the upcoming Drake album, ICEMAN.

Filmed: May 4, 2026

From the streets of New Jersey to the world stage, O Solo's journey is a testament to creativity, resilience, and divine purpose. 🌟 #BattleRap #HipHop #TheMostElectrified #yafathersuncle #NewJersey #jersey__________________Today we’re sitting with a true architect of battle rap. A pioneer from an era when you had to think faster than the beat and sharper than your opponent.O Solo (born as Omar Hurt) is an American battle rapper from Irvington, New Jersey (part of the greater Newark area) known in the battle scene for his lively performances and distinctive style. He’s earned strong respect in rap battles and underground hip hop communities for his animated delivery, sharp freestyle instincts, humor, and commanding stage presence. He built his reputation largely through battle platforms and online battle archives, where his performances accumulate wide viewership and enthusiastic fan discussion. On social media he is active, using platforms to share his work and connect with fans — and he’s also involved in community efforts like leading A SafeHouse For Kids Foundation. Support: https://themostelectrified.com/

Out now on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/thinkingoutloudshow 

Filmed on January 17, 2026

Filmed on April 25, 2024: 

4:10 - Cookin’ Soul Christmas album

5:30 - Chance the Rapper career updates

8:40 - Marriage in hip hop & music

12:35 - reaction to J. Cole deleting 7-Minute Drill (Kendrick diss) from Might Delete Later

16:03 - braggadocio in hip hop + lessons from J. Cole’s legendary feature run & Big 3 debate

21:00 - comparisons to Jay-Z vs Nas beef

23:30 - J. Cole’s internal conflict after dissing Kendrick Lamar

25:31 - why Kendrick Lamar is a brilliant artist

27:50 - Kendrick’s strategy versus Drake & J. Cole explained

30:30 - analyzing Drake’s first two diss tracks against Kendrick Lamar: "Push Ups" + "Taylor Made Freestyle"

34:19 - Rick Ross' response, Metro Boomin’ memes, + Ye vs Drake continues

36:20 - analysis of Ye’s recent output post-Donda era: Vultures 1, Billboard #1 song Carnival, + Like That Remix

38:36 - Kanye West turns his back on Christianity in his art & music. Is Ye being a hypocrite, or his authentic self?

44:23- Chris Brown vs Quavo (The Migos)

47:32 - RIP Takeoff

49:52 - How the Great Beef Era will change Hip Hop &  music forever

50:45 - Travis Scott switched sides on Drake to support Future & Metro Boomin’

55:05 - Are Lil Baby & Lil Durk team Drake or team Kendrick?

57:11 - the squad reviews the new YZY Pods

58:21 - the artistry of fashion vs music? Which one is more subjective?

1:04:03 - would Michael Jackson's music still resonate in any era?

1:11:22 - Nav & Don Toliver’s progression as artists

1:13:12 - the state of female rap beef

1:14:20 - did Pusha T’s win versus Drake kick off the great beef era?

1:15:40 - how Kendrick Lamar will win his rap battle against Drake

1:16:41 - the entertainment industry is like high school

1:17:48 - reaction to Billie Eilish’s interview with Rolling Stone for her new album

1:19:03 - content moderation on public platforms

1:20:11 - part 2 begins: thinking out loud about the sins of the entertainment industry + exposing corrupt elites

1:23:37 - the illegal world of trafficking exposed

1:24:40 - stories about the abuse of minors in organized religions

1:37:34 - the dangerous mind of an abusive person in power

1:28:06 - Dan Schneider, Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Nickelodeon’s downfall, & the “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” doc.

1:32:42 - the strange dynamic between child actors, parents/guardians, & entertainment studios

1:35:58 - the abusive mindset of predators in our institutions

1:37:44 - what "The Boys" and Homelander can teach us about predators 1:41:16 - why it’s important to surround yourself with good people

1:42:26 - what The Sopranos teaches us about therapy for powerful people

1:47:45 - what the Bible teaches us about success, riches, & corruption  

1:51:23 - what’s really at stake in the Kendrick vs Drake battle

1:53:07 - what to expect on the creative pursuit towards greatness

1:53:30 - Diddy vs Mr. Rogers - how will your legacy be remembered?

1:56:10 - Jordan Peterson, the death of God & Jesus Christ, + why we should practice forgiveness in today’s culture

1:59:51 - short term memory in music fans: Gunna’s redemption & Young Thug’s trial

2:01:14 - J. Cole’s mistakes will eventually be forgiven

2:01:40 - how Drake’s reputation as “The Petty King” is harming him

2:03:42 - the differences between Kendrick Lamar and Drake

2:08:11 - does Drake jump on trends w/o properly crediting? + reference tracks with Lil Yachty & others

2:10:48 - is Drake bigger than hip hop? Does he really compare to MJ?

2:12:37 - how to bulletproof your music career

2:16:10 - Drake's miscalculations in his early diss tracks aimed at Kendrick

2:20:00 - what artists can learn from Andre 3000

2:20:59 - appreciating “Scaring the Hoes” album by Danny Brown & JPEGMAFIA

2:21:24 - Kendrick’s classics compared to Drake’s catalog

2:22:41 - good kid m.A.A.d. city compared to Illmatic's longevity

2:23:40 - how many classics does Drake & J.Cole have?

2:26:07 - why a timeless catalog will always outlast the heat of the moment

2:28:20 - Should Drake take a break?