Chance gives his spiritual critique of the media's coverage of Lil Nas X's "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)"(1:05). Taj calls 24kGoldn the modern-day Soulja Boy and links him with Will Smith and Lil Yachty before the three co-hosts review 'El Dorado'(10:43). Vance leads the way on reviewing Rod Wave's 'SoulFly'(20:49), then the review cycle ends with 4kmicheal's 'Fire Under the Bridge' EP(26:18). Industry Shit with Vance returns to discuss the music industry making more in 2020 than 2019(36:55). 'DS2' or 'HNDRXX'(45:00)? This week's music played in order is Lil Was X "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)", She Gualla "Irregular", Denzel Curry x Kenny Beats "Track07", and JID x Conway the Machine "Ballads".

As promised, Episode 57 of UNHEARD starts with a Cacti review and live taste testing from Chance(1:53). The trio then switches gears from drink reviews to album reviews, breaking down the latest releases from Justin Bieber(5:03)and Benny the Butcher(13:40). Taj questions the popularity of Lil Durk's "Hellcats & Trackhawks"(21:07) and Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver License"(38:40). Chance starts a #FreeYoungboy campaign(25:19), and Vance defends The Migos, following Saweetie and Quavo's public breakup(30:33). Plus much more! This week's music played in order is Lucki "Peach Dreams", AMBRE "Fraud", Guapdad 4000 "Big Shot" and Joyce Wrice "That's On You".

This week's episode starts with a viral tweet: Rap music is a psychic attack on the Black community(0:58). Vance breaks down why he hated Lil Baby's Grammy performance (10:05), and Chance leads the way on the rest of the Grammy headlines like low viewership(16:55), why Nas's win felt wrong(17:45) and Megan Thee Stallion's three wins(18:28). Chance then gets heated when Vance compares Tyler the Creator to Stevie Wonder(25:51). Vance hops from one debate to the next, as he disagrees with Taj on the Givēon's latest moves(37:42). Plus much more! This week's songs in order played is GlockBoyz TeeJaee & OnFully "Wack Jumper", Porches "Mood", EST Gee "Get Money" and 4kMicheal "BOA".

With GRAMMY week underway, episode 55 of UNHEARD features special guest Jennifer Vélez, editor at Grammy.com. Vélez breaks down her hectic schedule ahead of Sunday's award show(1:55), explains why Rap is the new Pop(4:50) and shares how she resists the urge to fan out over certain artists(13:06). Chance leads mixed reviews on Drake's Scary Hours 2(23:53) and the new single from Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars(40:33). Taj asks Vélez what it takes to make it as a music journalist(47:34), then he gets into an interesting debate with Vance over whether or not artists should dive into NFTs or stick with the traditional contract structure(55:44). Plus much more! This week's music played in order is NxWorries "What More Can I Say", Lido Pimienta "Nada", Arlo Parks "Green Eyes" and BLACKSTARKIDS "Acting Normal".

UNHEARD returns with updates on Facebook's new app Bars and tries to figure out where the beats will come from and what that means for producers(0:28). Bryson Tiller's deluxe(11:33)and Drakeo the Ruler's new project get reviewed(17:55). Taj asks if Lil Baby is getting Da Baby treatment(14:08). Chance asks if Bobby Shmurda is being exploited(27:06), and Vance explains what NFT means for the music industry(39:44). Plus much more! This week's music played in order is Teezo Touchdown "Technically", Ken Car$on "Yale", Amber Mark "Heart-Shaped Box", and Shordie Shordie & Murda Beatz "DOCTORS".

Episode 53 of UNHEARD starts with Vance championing Rick Ross' NPR Tiny Desk Concert(1:10). Then Chance praises Judas and the Black Messiah and its soundtrack(3:21). The Lucky Daye EP(8:24), Lucki & Lil Yachty single(22:10), Babyface Rae project(26:06) and Syd single(31:36) all get reviewed. Detroit vs. Los Angles rap(27:13). Plus much more! This week's music in order played is Lil Yachty "Run Down", Nardo Wick "I Declare War", MICHELLE "FYO" and Black Noi$e "Mo(u)rning".

Reviews and rankings galore for UNHEARD's one-year anniversary. The Weeknd's Super Bowl LV performance(0:44), Pooh Shiesty's debut mixtape(6:42), Brent Faiyaz's dropbox pack(11:20) and Cardi B's single "Up"(15:40) all get reviewed. Vance shares a traumatic Chance aux story(18:25) before leading his weekly industry news segment on the Soundcloud, UMG-TikTok and Audiomack-Billboard deals(28:46). And in honor of the special day, UNHEARD finally follows through on the R&B tiers ranks(40:18). This week's music played in order is Lucky Daye "On Read", Raveen "Tweety", 9lokknine "Memory Lane", and Eli Sostre "Something Like You".

A lot of interesting Lil Durk questions early in Episode 51. Did Lil Durk go for 12-for-12 on The Voice Deluxe(0:30)? Is The Voice Durk's My Turn(4:10)? Durk x Pooh Shiesty or Lil Baby x 42 Dugg(5:12)? Chance(Brent Faiyaz) and Taj(Tyler the Creator) are disappointed by two of their favorite artists pairing up(11:39). Industry Shit with Vance is back as Vance breaks down the Sony-AWAL deal(28:10), and with the return of EA's NCAA Football, UNHEARD starts the campaign for a new Rap video game(35:55). Plus much more! This week's music played in order is Lil Durk "Finesse Out The Gang Way", A.CHAL "Round Whippin'", Stone Cold Jzzle "Show Me" and Gucci Mane "Who Is Him".

The 50th episode of UNHEARD starts with a trip down memory lane, as each co-host describes their favorite moment of the podcast so far(0:45). The feel-good vibes fade away once DaniLeigh's colorist anthem comes into the discussion(2:40), and Chance hypothesizes how the song came to be(13:05). Is Cancel Culture canceled and did it do more harm than good(14:15)? A new segment to UNHEARD leads Taj to ask if Hip Hop needs a deep cleanse(25:55). Vance predicts a classic from a 2020 breakout(40:53). And much much more! This week's music played in order is Joey Bada$$ "Let It Breathe", Uknown T "Deh Deh", Benny Sings "Realize" and Syd "Bad Dreams/No Looking Back".

Recorded on Mac Miller's birthday, it's only right that this week's episode starts with a discussion on favorite Mac Miller projects(0:30). From there, the conversation turns into a Certified Lover Boy countdown filled with release date predictions and questions if Drake has to prove anything(4:20). This week's viral tweet compares Chris Brown to Ben Simmons(14:55). Vance tearfully breaks down the rumor that Griselda is breaking up(20:35). And much more! This week's music played in order is Mac Miller "Bill", Fousheé "Deep End", Q "Garage Rooftop", and Shay Lia "Blue".