The Urban Product

The Urban Product

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The Urban Product episodes

  • Episode 111 | "Give Thanks, Not Covid"
    Happy Thanksgiving! PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!! OMG YOU PRIVILEGED PEOPLE ARE SO ANNOYING!!! On this episode, the crew shares their plans for the holiday and another possible shutdown approaching. Playboi Carti announced that he finally turned in his album and leaked a sample that sounded terrible (14:45). Last week, Rich claimed that women have no game when it comes to picking up men. Imani comes back to continue the conversation (23:40). Quando Rondo released a diss track after King Von’s murder (38:45). They discuss the Gucci Mane & Jeezy Verzuz (51:10). We get new music from Megan Thee Stallion, SAINt JHN, Meek Mill, and DaBaby (01:19:40). They share their weekly reality checks (01:34:15) and much more.
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:37:20):
    Tyler Loyal - Mind My Business
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:40:23):
    Wake - The Bloom
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:44:30):
    Jaayfendi feat. Shy Gawdly - Told On Me
    1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 110 | "Freestyle"
    On this episode, the crew is back in the studio and they decided to freestyle the entire episode. They discuss the end of the fall semester (0:35), Joe Biden’s attempt to cancel student debt (07:40), the release of the new PlayStation and Xbox (21:50), playing video games around your significant other (31:30), and reality checks (01:03:50). Rich asks if monogamy goes against human nature (41:25). They give a review on Tyler Loyal’s new album (16:45) and the new Future and Lil Uzi Vert album (55:00).
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:06:30):
    Future & Lil Uzi Vert - Drankin N Smokin
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:10:35):
    Tyler Loyal - Motions & Oceans
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:14:40):
    Mozzy feat. YFN Lucci - Get Even
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 109 | "The Trumpito Pack"
    On this episode, the crew react to the results of the 2020 United States presidential election (01:40), the passing of Alex Trebek (19:00), and the murder of King Von (20:00). After paying their respects, they move on to discuss Rich & DME’s car trouble (30:00), living in your 20’s (41:30), asking questions you already know the answers to (52:25), new music (01:08:05), reality checks (01:28:00), and so much more!
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:30:55):
    Jackboy feat. Kodak Black - Like a Million
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:34:08):
    Jodeci - Forever My Lady
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:39:30):
    Omarion - Involved
    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 108 | "Forever About Money" (feat. BloccK)
    On this episode, the crew is joined by BloccK. They caught up with each other and reacted to the shenanigans that went down before the election. BloccK is a relatively new hip hop artist from Brockton, MA. He started making music a little over a year ago and since then, he has been working on crafting his sound and building a collection of music. He is part of the FAM World collective with Spade as his manager and Jayytoine as his main producer. BloccK tells us how he began making music and his goals. They discuss new music (53:20) and share their reality checks (01:13:20).
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:17:00):
    King Von feat. Polo G - The Code
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:20:28):
    WizKid feat. Burna Boy - Ginger
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:23:48):
    Che Ecru - 1,000,000
    BloccK’s Vibe of the Week (01:26:45):
    Yxng K.A feat. J.I the Prince of NY & Lil Tjay - It Is What It Is
    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 107 | "New Human" (feat. Mike Soares)
    In this episode, the crew is joined by local fitness trainer, Mike Soares. Mike shares his journey from graduating with an Exercise Science major to becoming a fitness trainer to creating his own fitness company. “New Human” is a fitness app specializing in making people become the best version of themselves while donating a percentage of their funds to children health foundations and social causes. The app currently has over 400 clients, expanding Mike’s goal to making everyone feel like a new human. Mike also works on a mental health podcast called “Open Up”. Listen to Mike’s story and learn some tips to better your health. They discuss new music (56:10), being able to afford a Hermès Birkin bag (37:00), reality checks (01:17:45), and much more!
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:21:35):
    Lil Durk - Watch Yo Homie
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:24:18):
    Giveon - Still Your Best
    Mike’s Vibe of the Week (01:27:22):
    Ozuna feat. Doja Cat & Sia - Del Mar
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:31:15):
    Shy Gawdly - Dangerous
    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 106 | "GoodEvil" (feat. Luke Bar$)
    In this episode, the crew is joined by Luke Bar$. Luke is a hip hop artist from Brockton who is part of the Van Buren collective. He has been making music for seven years after a writing punishment from his mother. He dropped his second project, “GoodEvil,” earlier this year. Luke shares his process of creating the project along with his creative process in general. The project tackles self reflection, mental health, insecurities, family, and emotions while remaining transparent with the audience. After discussing inspirations and future plans, the crew recaps new music that dropped this week.
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:31:00):
    Benny the Butcher feat. Dom Kennedy - Over The Limit
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:34:33):
    YG feat. Chris Brown & Tyga - Rodeo
    Luke Bar$’ Vibe of the Week (01:37:45):
    Outkast - She Lives In My Lap
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:42:50):
    Che Ecru - I’m Fine
    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 105 | "Send Me The Stimulus" (feat. DJ Niic & Syd)
    In this episode, DME & Rich are joined by DJ Niic (@yonotniic) and his manager, Syd (@mr.sendmethebudget). Niic and Syd have been longtime listeners of the show so it felt right to let them step into our world. They both share how they started working together and the challenges they overcame. They give us insight on the DJ scene and how networking granted them many opportunities.
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (57:56):
    Key Glock - Once Upon a Time
    Syd’s Vibe of the Week (01:01:25):
    Shy Gawdly - Suburbs
    DJ Niic’s Vibe of the Week:
    Don Dzy - Cyberchase
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:05:45):
    21 Savage & Metro Boomin - Brand New Draco
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 104 | "Cancel Culture"

    In this bonus episode, the crew returns to react to Tory Lanez's new album, "Daystar," and to discuss recent updates on his situation with Megan Thee Stallion.


    Rich's Vibe of the Week:

    G Herbo - Ridin Wit It


    Imani's Vibe of the Week:

    Toosii feat. Summer Walker - Love Cycle


    DME's Vibe of the Week:

    Baby Keem - Hooligan

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 103 | "Free Game" (feat. Joey Free)
    In this episode, the crew is joined by local artist, Joey Free. Joey shares his come up throughout the last six years. Free gems were being handed out. They discuss how the pandemic has impacted the creative process along with day-to-day life. Joey was able to bounce back and is now looking to unleash what he's been working on during quarantine. He gives advice to any creative looking to benefit off their work, along with sharing practices he adapted to his own business. Contact Joey on Instagram (@joeyfreeiv) or visit his website (www.imaginaryvisioniv.com) if you are interested in a commissioned piece or if you just want to chat with a great guy. He is currently raising funds to acquire basic necessities  for an orphanage in Uganda. Tap in.
    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (52:10): 
    G Herbo - Ridin Wit It
    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (55:38): 
    SZA feat. Ty Dolla $ign - Hit Different
    Joey Free’s Vibe of the Week (59:10): 
    eLZhi - Master Class
    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:03:35): 
    Dee Gatti - Chances
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 102 | "Keep It A Buck"

    We are rolling in season five with the heat you requested. In this episode, the crew discusses post-nut clarity (05:50), not working because you are a job (16:10), Tory Lanez “breaking his silence” (27:18), dealing with the older generation (31:22), and breaking generational curses (45:00). They review new music from Big Sean (01:03:15), SZA (01:09:20), NBA YoungBoy (01:19:40), Conway the Machine (01:22:10), etc. Finally, everyone closes the show with their vibes and reality checks (01:24:30). 


    Rich’s Vibe of the Week (01:27:40):

    Conway the Machine feat. Method Man - Lemon


    Imani’s Vibe of the Week (01:31:10):

    SZA feat. Ty Dolla $ign - Hit Different


    DME’s Vibe of the Week (01:34:40):

    Blxst - Overrated

    1 hr 40 min

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The Urban Product is an east coast podcast that celebrates black culture and discusses hip-hop.