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We're back and discussing all of the recent tirades, outbursts, and backtracking that's been going on in hip-hop. From Nicki Minaj's post-launch assault on Travis Scott and everyone associated with him, to Eminem's vicious rebuttal to any and all of his critics, to Kanye West's recent apology to his fans and Drake. Then we close things out by talking about the latest projects from Ariana Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:02:56 - Has Nicki Minaj ruined her own hype for her album?

00:19:46 - Eminem goes 'Kamikaze' on the rap world...is Slim Shady back?

00:44:41 - Should we (as consumers) and Drake accept Kanye West's recent apology parade?

00:59:14 - Ariane Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan

00:02:56 - New and upcoming music releases

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We're back and discussing all of the recent tirades, outbursts, and backtracking that's been going on in hip-hop. From Nicki Minaj's post-launch assault on Travis Scott and everyone associated with him, to Eminem's vicious rebuttal to any and all of his critics, to Kanye West's recent apology to his fans and Drake. Then we close things out by talking about the latest projects from Ariana Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:02:56 - Has Nicki Minaj ruined her own hype for her album?

00:19:46 - Eminem goes 'Kamikaze' on the rap world...is Slim Shady back?

00:44:41 - Should we (as consumers) and Drake accept Kanye West's recent apology parade?

00:59:14 - Ariane Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan

00:02:56 - New and upcoming music releases

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We're back and we're discussing recent music news like the Madden Colin Kaepernick controversy, the whole 6ix9ine situation and his subsequent rebrand, Demi Lovato's relapse, and Warped Tour coming to an official end. Also we give our impressions about recent releases from The Internet, Mac Miller, YG, Travis Scott, and more; and specifically discuss if Astroworld is Album of the Year worthy. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:58 - Demi Lovato's relapse

00:05:44 - Should we feel bad for 6ix9ine?

00:12:25 - Are we reaching music festival saturation? (Warped Tour comes to an end)

00:15:53 - Record breaking Prince vinyl sale

00:18:42 - Beyonce's slave owner descendants

00:20:06 - Madden's Colin Kaepernick soundtrack controversy

00:26:40 - The Internet's 'Hive Mind'

00:34:04 - Is Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' album of the year material?

00:44:28- Mac Miller, YG, Denzel Curry, and Dave East

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We're back and we're discussing recent music news like the Madden Colin Kaepernick controversy, the whole 6ix9ine situation and his subsequent rebrand, Demi Lovato's relapse, and Warped Tour coming to an official end. Also we give our impressions about recent releases from The Internet, Mac Miller, YG, Travis Scott, and more; and specifically discuss if Astroworld is Album of the Year worthy. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:58 - Demi Lovato's relapse

00:05:44 - Should we feel bad for 6ix9ine?

00:12:25 - Are we reaching music festival saturation? (Warped Tour comes to an end)

00:15:53 - Record breaking Prince vinyl sale

00:18:42 - Beyonce's slave owner descendants

00:20:06 - Madden's Colin Kaepernick soundtrack controversy

00:26:40 - The Internet's 'Hive Mind'

00:34:04 - Is Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' album of the year material?

00:44:28- Mac Miller, YG, Denzel Curry, and Dave East

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We're back and we're finally doing it! We're finally getting around to listing our top 20 albums of the year...so far. First we list our individual lists then try to come to a consensus top 20; it's a great mix of big name, established acts and a whole lot of left field wild cards, so check it out and let us know what would've made your list. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:02:00 - Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Future, Freddie Gibbs, and Gorillaz

00:21:36 - Dareece's Top 20 List

00:52:43 - Dario's Top 20 List

01:03:23 - Our consensus top 20 albums of the year...so far

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We're back and we're finally doing it! We're finally getting around to listing our top 20 albums of the year...so far. First we list our individual lists then try to come to a consensus top 20; it's a great mix of big name, established acts and a whole lot of left field wild cards, so check it out and let us know what would've made your list. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:02:00 - Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Future, Freddie Gibbs, and Gorillaz

00:21:36 - Dareece's Top 20 List

00:52:43 - Dario's Top 20 List

01:03:23 - Our consensus top 20 albums of the year...so far

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It's finally here! Drake's long awaited double-disc LP, Scorpion, is here and we give our track-by-track impressions and debate whether it lived up to the hype or not. But before that we talk a little music news with a bunch of lawsuits involving Coachella, Ed Sheeran, and Azealia Banks, and we discuss the recent passings of Joe Jackson and young up and coming Toronto rapper, Smoke Dawg. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:41 - Ed Sheeran sued again for over $100 million

00:04:38 - Coachella being sued over their sneaky radius clause

00:07:41 - Azealia Banks crowdfunding to sue Russell Crowe

00:12:04 - Joe Jackson passes away at 89

00:14:10 - Up and coming OVO associated rapper, Smoke Dawg, gunned down at age 21

00:19:57 - Track-by-track impressions of Drake's 'Scorpion' - did it live up to the hype?

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It's finally here! Drake's long awaited double-disc LP, Scorpion, is here and we give our track-by-track impressions and debate whether it lived up to the hype or not. But before that we talk a little music news with a bunch of lawsuits involving Coachella, Ed Sheeran, and Azealia Banks, and we discuss the recent passings of Joe Jackson and young up and coming Toronto rapper, Smoke Dawg. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:41 - Ed Sheeran sued again for over $100 million

00:04:38 - Coachella being sued over their sneaky radius clause

00:07:41 - Azealia Banks crowdfunding to sue Russell Crowe

00:12:04 - Joe Jackson passes away at 89

00:14:10 - Up and coming OVO associated rapper, Smoke Dawg, gunned down at age 21

00:19:57 - Track-by-track impressions of Drake's 'Scorpion' - did it live up to the hype?

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We're back and with special guest and artist/photographer/videographer Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari). We discuss the difficulties of being a photographer in NYC, her first live public performance, which showed the very private act of covering and putting on her hijab, and recent art shows around the city. We continue with art news such as more interactive art exhibits popping up across the country, scents and smells being incorporated into exhibits and museums as it's own art form and to enhance or change the way we perceive art, and the world's first cryptocurrency art auction taking place. Then we close things out talking about Seasons 2 of Westworld and Luke Cage, and the underappreciated Queen of the South. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:00:28 - Introduction to Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari)

00:05:30 - Her intimate live public performance of 'covering' (putting on her hijab) and recent art shows around NYC

00:30:52 - Another interactive art exhibit has opened in San Francisco, this time all-inflatables

00:32:17 - Are scents and smells the next big addition to art exhibits and museums?

00:36:24 - The world's first cryptocurrency art auction is taking place

00:41:21 - Black Panther is making it into the Smithsonian

00:50:00 - The 'Too Many Cooks' creator and Adult Swim are back with another one

00:51:50 - Pornhub, leaders in accessibility

00:53:49 - Westworld, Luke Cage, and Queen of the South

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We're back and with special guest and artist/photographer/videographer Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari). We discuss the difficulties of being a photographer in NYC, her first live public performance, which showed the very private act of covering and putting on her hijab, and recent art shows around the city. We continue with art news such as more interactive art exhibits popping up across the country, scents and smells being incorporated into exhibits and museums as it's own art form and to enhance or change the way we perceive art, and the world's first cryptocurrency art auction taking place. Then we close things out talking about Seasons 2 of Westworld and Luke Cage, and the underappreciated Queen of the South. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:00:28 - Introduction to Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari)

00:05:30 - Her intimate live public performance of 'covering' (putting on her hijab) and recent art shows around NYC

00:30:52 - Another interactive art exhibit has opened in San Francisco, this time all-inflatables

00:32:17 - Are scents and smells the next big addition to art exhibits and museums?

00:36:24 - The world's first cryptocurrency art auction is taking place

00:41:21 - Black Panther is making it into the Smithsonian

00:50:00 - The 'Too Many Cooks' creator and Adult Swim are back with another one

00:51:50 - Pornhub, leaders in accessibility

00:53:49 - Westworld, Luke Cage, and Queen of the South

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Intro Song:

Ryan Little - Two Step