Through The Crate

We're still black, y'all! And we're black y'all! Still blackety black black black y'all!

SPOILER: If you haven't seen Black Panther yet, do not listen to this episode. However if you have, enjoy! We dive into the layers of this amazing movie, from the underlying metaphors and themes, to the score (Shout out to Ludwig!) We also review Cozz's debut album, Effected, 2 Chains' The Play Don't Care Who Makes It and give our thoughts on Drake's new video for God's Plan. Listen, like, follow subscribe!

I'm black y'all! And I'm black y'all! And I'm blackety black and I'm black y'all! lol

In this episode we talk about all the things black twitter is raving about, from Quincy Jones' interview with Vulture.com to the Black Panther Soundtrack and movement. We also discuss some of the albums we're most anticipating this year, from BlackStar to ASAP Rocky. Come take a deep dive into the blackest episode we've ever recorded. Listen, like, follow, subscribe!

In this episode, we dive in to the new Migos Album, Culture II. We also discuss Drake's so called 2 track EP and a ton of news ranging from Jemele Hill going to ESPN's Undefeated to the untimely passing of Chicago's own, Fredo Santana. Listen, like, follow and subscribe!

We got a slow start this year, but not to worry! We're back in action! In this installment of Delayed but not Forgotten, we discuss a myriad of topics from the end of 2017 to the start of the new year. From Bow Wow still taking L's to Kendrick Lamar and TDE producing the Black Panther soundtrack. Listen, like, follow, subscribe!

In this episode, we review the best of hiphop in 2017. We recorded this episode live at VSOP studios and encouraged the audience to engage in the dialogue with us. We dive into the top themes, emcees, and albums of 2017, as well as what we expect for hip hop in 2018. Listen, like, follow, and subscribe!

This episode was recorded at VSOP Studios while we were all pretty inebriated, so you should have an awesome time listening to this one. The main topic we dive into are hip hop's best third albums, ranging from Outkast's Aquemini to Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly. However, the discussion takes on some really great tangents throughout that you don't want to miss! Listen, like, follow, subscribe!

In this episode we interview Chicago's own, Ra Cesar. We talk about his influences, what he hopes to accomplish with his music and his latest project, Piotrowski Park. Listen, like, subscribe and enjoy!

Sorry for the wait! We were getting over our turkey coma! Also, this is the longest episode we've done to date, but its one of the best! In this lengthy episode we're joined by Johnny Garcia of SBX Music Group. We recorded this about 2 weeks ago at VSOP Studios in Chicago. We talk about a bunch of stuff, from Tyrese crying on the internet to more sexual harassment allegations coming to light, to Kanye West's Yeezy Sound. And lastly we dig into the amazing Big KRIT album, 4eva is a Might Long Time.

In this episode we marvel over NERD's new single, Lemon and the amazing dancer that's in the video. We also dive into how everyone from Post Malone, Migos, to Chris Brown are expected to "game the system" when it comes to sales now. Lastly, we explore how The Saga Continues with Wu-Tang.

In this episode, we cover the normal bull with the whats happened in the culture, from Harvey Weinstein to Bow Wow catching multiple L's. We also have a heated discussion about Eminem's freestyle in the BET cypher. Lastly, we review the latest project from Gucci, Mr. Davis. (Recorded at VSOP Studios, Chicago)