Through The Crate

ITS HERE! Our 2018 recap! In this episode we discuss the major themes of 2018 from criminal justice reform to hip hop changing popular culture. We also discuss our top 5 albums of the year as well as the best producers, most disappointing artists, honorable mentions and more! Listen and let us know what you think!

In this episode, we clear up whats happened with our live podcast being postponed. We also dive into the numerous events that have happened in the culture, from Ebro vs Kodak Black to Michael Cohen getting sentenced to 3 years in prison. We also review Meek Mill's new album, Championships.

It's been a while since we had an episode with just Cedric and Tressie! So we decided to take it back to the basics in this episode. From Big Krit's Thrice X to Anderson .Paak's Oxnard, we give you our take on the albums we may have missed throughout the month, as well as Tory Lanez vs. Joyner Lucas sportsman like beef.

In this episode, we reconnect with JamesTylers and talk about what's changed since he was last on the podcast. We talked about the break up of Your Frends and what he learned from that situation. We also talk about the new music he's been working on, special features on the new project he's dropping and what it means to be a producer rapper.

In this episode, we interview our good friend Loud Che and discuss his debut album, Shonen. We talk about his influences, love for anime, film, and hip hop culture. And in pure Che fashion, we dive into a few of his philosophies and lessons he's learned from growing up in Chicago.

In this episode, we sit down with the talented singer, Manesseh! We discuss his latest single, Just (prod. by Bedows) and Who Will Stand Up For Me by L.A. Vangogh featuring himself and Bella Bahhs. We also talk about his creative process, life challenges and how he overcame them, as well as an exclusive listen to his newest single, Inches. Listen, like, follow, subscribe!

In this episode, we interview L.A. VanGogh! We talk about his new song, Who Will Stand Up For Me featuring Manesseh and Bella Bahhs. We get more information about the second part of his debut album Everything Is Subjective: Episode 2, as well as some exclusive release dates for more new music. We also discuss the importance of voting and provide some great resources to help you fill out your ballot. Listen, like, follow, subscribe!

In this episode we provide our take on the resurfacing of the Pusha T vs Drake beef, Vic Mensa's BET Cypher and being called out, as well as the excess of progressive candidates for mayor of Chicago. We also discuss Noname's Room 25 and T.I.'s Dime Trap.

In this episode, we discuss 2 weeks worth of news! Everything from the Kavanaugh hearing and confirmation and Kanye West visiting the white house, to Fabolous getting arrested for domestic violence. We also dive into long awaited albums from Lupe Fiasco and Lil Wayne.

In this episode, Tressie called in reinforcements and invited her good friends Imani and Kesha to the podcast while the boys were on vacation this week. We discussed a myriad of topics, from our frustrations with Remy Ma on the new show State of the Culture, to Jaquees remixing Ella Mai's song, Trip. Listen, Like, Follow, subscribe!!