The Urban Product

The Urban Product

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The Urban Product episodes

  • Episode 158 | "Feed The Family" (feat. BoriRock, Shaykh Hanif, Dun Dealy, & TOP HOOTER)
    On this episode, the crew is joined by Feed The Family. Feed The Family is a rap group from Dorchester in Boston, Massachusetts consisting of BoriRock, Shaykh Hanif, Dun Dealy, and TOP HOOTER. They pulled up to the studio to talk about their debut self titled project produced entirely by Tremendiss. Their sound is raw, gutter, and original. They spend the majority of the project reflecting on humble beginnings and turning their negative outcomes into positive opportunities. They spend the other part having a verbal jousting match with each other. Each member of the group bring their own unique qualities to the table and it makes for a concise and highly impressive project. Songs like “Separation”, “Duck Duck Goose”, and “Feed The Family” showcase the group’s lyrical ability and their undeniable chemistry. Tap in to learn about the creation of the project and where each member stands in their creative path.
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    Music from this episode:
    Feed the Family - Conversations with the Plug (0:00)
    Feed the Family - Feed the Family Intro (08:00)
    Feed the Family - Duck Duck Goose (13:20)
    Feed the Family - As You Should (19:40)
    BoriRock feat. Reem Skully - Trust in Me (26:50)
    Shaykh Hanif - One More Run (32:50)
    Dun Dealy - Prince the God (36:20)
    Top Hooter - Finesse Lord (39:10)
    Feed the Family - Relief (43:10)
    Feed the Family - Separation (48:10)
    Feed the Family - Upside Down World (01:07:25)
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 157 | "Deep Dive"

    The episode begins with a mother threatening to bring a gun to her child’s school in response to a mask mandate (02:00). They go on to react to Boston’s vaccine mandate and the protests against it. Rich points out the beef brewing online between Lil Durk vs. NBA YoungBoy (07:40). Spoiler alert: the crew recaps Power Book II: Ghost (12:00). Rich asks DME and Imani what would they want to rich and famous for (23:30). This conversation leads to the crew discussing their biggest fears (28:20), the afterlife (38:20), and their purpose (44:45). They conclude the episode with their reality checks (54:05).

    Music from this episode:

    RMR feat. Lil Baby & Future - Dealer (Remix) (57:45)

    VanJess feat. Lucky Daye - Slow Down (01:01:10)

    Fave - Baby Riddim (01:05:05)

    GNipsey - My Mind (01:10:50)

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 156 | “Nothing Stops The Bag”
    On this episode, the crew returns to have some fun with the world’s foolishness. After recapping their weekends, DME shares details about the Testing Lab, a bi-weekly event meant to showcase local artists (05:25). They start off by reacting to the new single by The Game and Kanye West (08:00). Rumors are circulating that a woman stole a used condom from Drake that contained hot sauce in it (19:55). The crew has a much needed conversation about The Weeknd (27:45). They discuss possible reasons for why Drake and The Weeknd never worked together again after 2011 (32:25). Later, they discuss sugar daddies/mamas and if age is really just a number (40:00). Instagram is dry snitching on the homies making it hard to meet new people (47:45). They conclude the episode with their reality checks (56:00).
    Music from this episode:
    Rick Ross feat. Wale & Drake - Diced Pineapples (01:00:25)
    Brent Faiyaz - No One Knows (01:05:10)
    Gunna - so far ahead > empire (01:09:10)
    Meech BOLD - Venice (01:16:20)
    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 155 | "got COVID?"
    On this episode, the crew reunites after weeks of battling COVID. They went over a few highlights from 2021, including their favorite episodes (03:26), the underdog of the year (07:45) and who to look forward to in the new year (16:30). They share updates with their two year journey dealing with COVID (22:15). DME shares his opinion of a podcast going viral for mishandling Asian Doll (33:05). The crew reviews Gunna’s latest album, “DS4EVER” (42:55). They later review The Weeknd’s latest album, “Dawn FM” (52:10). They end the episode with their reality checks (01:05:05).
    Music from this episode:
    Gunna feat. G Herbo - idk that bitch (01:09:35)
    Gunna feat. 21 Savage - thought I was playing (01:13:40)
    Feed the Family - SEPARATION (01:16:30)
    Ablizzy - Walk Ups (01:23:40)
    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 154 | "Speed" (feat. Meech BOLD)
    Happy Holidays! On this episode, DME and Rich are joined by Brockton’s own Meech BOLD. Meech is part of Van Buren Records, which in his words is labeled as an independent record label. The group released two projects earlier this year: “Bad For Press” and “Black Wall Street”. Meech decided to end the year with a solo project, “Speed”. We learn about his humble beginnings (05:00), his introduction to the other members of Van Buren Records (14:05), his creative process (15:20), his reaction to the new attention (40:10), and his goals for the new year (49:45). DME, Rich, and Meech react to Roddy Rich’s new album, “Live Life Fast” (53:50). They conclude the episode with their reality checks (01:09:45).
    Music from this episode:
    Van Buren Records - Medic (0:00)
    Meech BOLD - Lion’s Den Freestyle (24:20)
    Meech BOLD feat. FELIX! & SAINT LYOR - Sprained Wrist (37:20)
    Meech BOLD feat. Jiles - Trust? (01:13:45)
    Mach-Hommy - Self Luh (01:17:25)
    SAINt JHN - The Best Part of Life (01:21:20)
    Meech BOLD - Hold Your Applause (01:26:40)
    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 153 | "Nova" (feat. Tyler Loyal)
    On this episode, Tyler Loyal returns to the show to catch up with DME & Rich. They discuss his most recent project, “Nova”. Tyler is a confident, but humble musician coming out of Malden, Massachusetts. He released his first single in 2017. After many singles and two projects, Tyler has reached the point where he believes he is one of the most underrated artists coming out of the state. He has created a formula for his sound that he believes works. Even though he already knows what his fans expect from him, he pushes the envelope to remain original. The fellas discuss how exposure affects an artist’s career and what Tyler must do to reach the next level. He’s planning on using his formula to drop nothing but hits in 2022. After the interview, DME & Rich discuss the latest details from the Tory Lanez trial (58:45). DME rants about entitled people looking to become guests on the show (01:04:30). Kanye West and Drake threw a benefit concert to free Larry Hoover (01:09:10). Rich and DME talk about new music from Rick Ross (01:15:25) and Juice WRLD (01:16:40). They conclude the episode with their weekly reality checks (01:19:35).
    Music from this episode:
    Tyler Loyal - If I Fall (0:00)
    Tyler Loyal - Enemy (05:20)
    Tyler Loyal - After The Club (17:50)
    Rick Ross feat. Benny the Butcher - Rapper Estates (01:22:35)
    KAYTRANADA feat. H.E.R. - Intimidated (01:26:00)
    Tyler Loyal - Sacrifice (01:30:50)
    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 152 | "Trouble in Calabasas"
    On this episode, the crew starts off by discussing some messy rumors involving Tristan Thompson and Drake (12:10). Imani reports details from the Ethan Crumbley case (31:35). She also brings awareness to Chrystul Kizer, who is on trial for killing her abuser in 2018 (37:50). DME, Imani, and Rich revisit Adele’s “30” after Rich discovered Adele for the first time (44:10). They go on to discuss the latest new music from Khalid (48:45), Brent Faiyaz (54:45), SZA (57:35), EST Gee (01:00:30), Cozz (01:03:45), Juice WRLD (01:04:45), and more. Roddy Ricch announces his next album dropping on 12/17/21 (01:07:40). They conclude the episode with their weekly reality checks (01:10:25).
    Music from this episode:
    Berner feat. Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Mozzy, and Styles P - Pound For Pound (01:13:40)
    Lucky Daye - Candy Drip (01:19:00)
    Summer Walker feat. SZA - No Love (01:23:35)
    Van Buren Records feat. Lonny X - Looking for Trouble (01:29:00)
    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 151 | "Necessary Closure"

    On this episode, the crew reunites after their Thanksgiving break. After catching up with each other, they pay their respects and send their condolences to the fashion visionary, Virgil Abloh (14:50). They reflect on Virgil's impact in the industry and his influence on the uprising of streetwear fashion. DME asks Imani and Rich which matters more to them: loyalty or respect (20:05). They dissect the meaning of the two words and discuss how it applies to them. That generated a conversation about dealing with the hand you are dealt and not having the necessary tools for success. Paths may be different, but Rich believes you have to respect how others "get it out the mud". Howard University students comes to an agreement with officials after a month of protesting poor housing conditions (31:00). DME pleads to the public to stop talking about Jada Pinkett and Will Smith (39:40). Rich believes that Jada is attempting to keep herself relevant while Will is promoting his book. Trey Songz catches a sexual assault allegation in Las Vegas (47:25). Ari Lennox is arrested in an Amsterdam airport after being racially profiled (53:35). Imani asks if closure is necessary and if it only applies to romantic relationships (55:55). Rich discovers Adele's music (01:05:20). The crew conclude the episode with their weekly reality checks (01:14:40).


    Music from this episode:

    Young Dolph - Large Amounts (01:18:00)

    Adele - Oh My God (01:21:45)

    Tone Stith feat. Chris Brown - Do I Ever (01:25:55)

    Blizzy feat. GNipsey - Pop Out (01:32:30)

    1 hr 34 min

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