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It's that time of the year again, Grammys time, and we're back discussing some of the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominees, as well as giving our annual predictions for the winners from some of the major categories. But before that we go over some of the biggest news in music like Kendrick Lamar's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana's sentencing, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:25 - Music News: Kendrick's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana sentencing, Chuck D and the hip-hop museum, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more

00:25:35 - Who were the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominations?

00:33:10 - Our predictions for the winners from some of the major categories

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It's that time of the year again, Grammys time, and we're back discussing some of the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominees, as well as giving our annual predictions for the winners from some of the major categories. But before that we go over some of the biggest news in music like Kendrick Lamar's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana's sentencing, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:25 - Music News: Kendrick's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana sentencing, Chuck D and the hip-hop museum, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more

00:25:35 - Who were the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominations?

00:33:10 - Our predictions for the winners from some of the major categories

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We're back and discussing a lot of news happening in and around music like Kanye postponing Yandhi once again, Missy Elliott preparing her return to music, little known band, Threatin, pulling one the greatest dupes in rock history, and more. Then we discuss if we feel some type of way about Ariana Grande's now #1 hit, "thank u, next", Stan Lee's impact on hip-hop, and 15 years of The Black Album and it possibly being Jay-Z's best/impactful album out of his whole discography. We close things out by breaking down recent album releases and the new music we can expect over the next couple of weeks. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:00 - Music News: Jimmy Henchmen sentenced to life, Spotify stock dropping, Kanye postponing 'Yandhi' again, hip-hop changing the soundtrack game, and Missy Elliott making her return

00:18:45 - Are the optics weird for Ariana Grande's now #1 hit "thank u, next"?

00:28:15 - Sony officially acquires EMI, did Threatin pull the greatest rock prank ever?, and Stan Lee and Marvel's understated impact on hip-hop

00:45:18 - The 15th year anniversary of Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' - was it actually his most impactful album?

00:59:07 - Album Breakdowns: Takeoff, Swizz Beatz, Vince Staples, Lil Peep, Trippie Redd, Metro Boomin, and more

01:35:51- New and upcoming music releases

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We're back and discussing a lot of news happening in and around music like Kanye postponing Yandhi once again, Missy Elliott preparing her return to music, little known band, Threatin, pulling one the greatest dupes in rock history, and more. Then we discuss if we feel some type of way about Ariana Grande's now #1 hit, "thank u, next", Stan Lee's impact on hip-hop, and 15 years of The Black Album and it possibly being Jay-Z's best/impactful album out of his whole discography. We close things out by breaking down recent album releases and the new music we can expect over the next couple of weeks. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:00 - Music News: Jimmy Henchmen sentenced to life, Spotify stock dropping, Kanye postponing 'Yandhi' again, hip-hop changing the soundtrack game, and Missy Elliott making her return

00:18:45 - Are the optics weird for Ariana Grande's now #1 hit "thank u, next"?

00:28:15 - Sony officially acquires EMI, did Threatin pull the greatest rock prank ever?, and Stan Lee and Marvel's understated impact on hip-hop

00:45:18 - The 15th year anniversary of Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' - was it actually his most impactful album?

00:59:07 - Album Breakdowns: Takeoff, Swizz Beatz, Vince Staples, Lil Peep, Trippie Redd, Metro Boomin, and more

01:35:51- New and upcoming music releases

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We're back and we're joined by special guest Jaron Lamar Davis, who joins us to talk about the major changes headed to both Spotify and YouTube and the positive and negative effects they'll have on musicians, particularly independent ones. Then he talks about the response and what he's learned from the release of his debut album earlier in the year, the pros and cons of music schools, and what he's cooking up for his next effort. Lastly we talk about signs of depression and cries for help in hip-hop music and whether the onus is on fans to speak up and/or reach out when they hear it over and over again. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

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00:01:51 - Spotify cutting out the middle man - are they the new label?

00:20:50 - Are the EU's new copyright rules going to cause more harm than good, particularly when it comes to YouTube and music?

00:36:37 - Jaron speaks about the pros and cons of music schools, the response to his debut album, and what he's cooking up for the next one

00:59:52 - Is the onus on fans to reach out to artists they hear struggling with depression and life in their music?

01:13:44 - Our suggested listens and upcoming music releases

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We're back and we're joined by special guest Jaron Lamar Davis, who joins us to talk about the major changes headed to both Spotify and YouTube and the positive and negative effects they'll have on musicians, particularly independent ones. Then he talks about the response and what he's learned from the release of his debut album earlier in the year, the pros and cons of music schools, and what he's cooking up for his next effort. Lastly we talk about signs of depression and cries for help in hip-hop music and whether the onus is on fans to speak up and/or reach out when they hear it over and over again. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

Follow Jaron Lamar Davis:

@drumshoops23

https://www.jaronlamardavis.com/

00:01:51 - Spotify cutting out the middle man - are they the new label?

00:20:50 - Are the EU's new copyright rules going to cause more harm than good, particularly when it comes to YouTube and music?

00:36:37 - Jaron speaks about the pros and cons of music schools, the response to his debut album, and what he's cooking up for the next one

00:59:52 - Is the onus on fans to reach out to artists they hear struggling with depression and life in their music?

01:13:44 - Our suggested listens and upcoming music releases

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We're finally back and we have some deep discussions regarding the 'Roseanne' situation and whether it was handled correctly, reactions to 'Venom' and other critically panned movies that we love, and whether or not diversity in film is in danger of becoming a gimmick - amongst other things. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:14 - Was the Roseanne situation handled correctly?

00:11:37 - Are we excited for Will Smith as the Genie from Aladdin?

00:16:16 - How High 2, Banksy, and Lady and the Tramp live-action

00:23:32 - Reactions to Venom and critically panned movies that we love

00:50:20 - Is diversity becoming a gimmick in film?

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We're finally back and we have some deep discussions regarding the 'Roseanne' situation and whether it was handled correctly, reactions to 'Venom' and other critically panned movies that we love, and whether or not diversity in film is in danger of becoming a gimmick - amongst other things. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:14 - Was the Roseanne situation handled correctly?

00:11:37 - Are we excited for Will Smith as the Genie from Aladdin?

00:16:16 - How High 2, Banksy, and Lady and the Tramp live-action

00:23:32 - Reactions to Venom and critically panned movies that we love

00:50:20 - Is diversity becoming a gimmick in film?

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We're finally back and discussing all the major happenings in music like Lil Wayne's long, long-awaited Carter V album, T.I.'s best album since Paper Trail, more unnecessary collabs from the likes of Lil Baby and Gunna, Vic Mensa killing his own career, and Kanye going off the rails (again). Oh and we also thow in some talk about the McGregor vs. Khabib sh*t show and go on a far too long aside about Dragon Ball Super (it happens more than we'd care to admit). Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:26 - Khabib vs. McGregor and our far too long Dragon Ball Super rant

00:17:10 - What year is this? (ICP and Fred Durst beefing again and new Dipset album on the way)

00:23:56 - Eminem's new battle rap movie, Vic Mensa's horrible PR moves, and Kanye back off the rails (yeah, we know)

00:47:52 - Lil Baby x Gunna, Mozzy, Sheck Wes, Kevin Gates, Lupe Fiasco, and more

01:10:30 - Logic, 6LACK, T.I., and Lil Wayne

01:50:44 - New and upcoming music releases

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We're finally back and discussing all the major happenings in music like Lil Wayne's long, long-awaited Carter V album, T.I.'s best album since Paper Trail, more unnecessary collabs from the likes of Lil Baby and Gunna, Vic Mensa killing his own career, and Kanye going off the rails (again). Oh and we also thow in some talk about the McGregor vs. Khabib sh*t show and go on a far too long aside about Dragon Ball Super (it happens more than we'd care to admit). Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:26 - Khabib vs. McGregor and our far too long Dragon Ball Super rant

00:17:10 - What year is this? (ICP and Fred Durst beefing again and new Dipset album on the way)

00:23:56 - Eminem's new battle rap movie, Vic Mensa's horrible PR moves, and Kanye back off the rails (yeah, we know)

00:47:52 - Lil Baby x Gunna, Mozzy, Sheck Wes, Kevin Gates, Lupe Fiasco, and more

01:10:30 - Logic, 6LACK, T.I., and Lil Wayne

01:50:44 - New and upcoming music releases

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