The word of this episode is "unethical," and what better subject to kick things off than a review of Ian's debut project "Valedictorian" (2:12)? Ethics come into question again when Vance breaks down how Spotify is skipping out on paying artists over $150 million in royalties (28:26). While reviewing Rapsody's "Please Don't Cry", Taj poses the question: if a classic album drops and the masses never hear it is it really a classic (46:48)? This week's Club Chay Chay pays tribute to a project that sparked Chance's love for R&B, 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke' (1:04:57).

Young Thug's RICO case is the longest trial in Georgia state history — this week's episode starts by breaking down the past two years of the case and its impact (1:23). From Young Thug to one of his former proteges, the podcast pivots to Gunna's latest project 'One of Wun' (15:41). After years of delays, Chief's Keefs 'Almighty So 2' is finally here and sparks talks on the most underrated discographies in music (37:40).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Kilo "Maybe We Could" and Bashfortheworld "Cookout."

Retired Aubrey angel, Chance relives the rough past week from the perspective of an OVO fan (0:38). Vance gears the conversation toward the future, posing the question of whether Drake should pull a Michael Jordan and hang it up for a year or two (23:48). New music reviews on Tommy Richman's breakthrough single "Million Dollar Baby," (37:20) 4batz's 'u made me a st4r' (41:05) and Charlotte Day Wilson's 'Cyan Blue' (53:00).

This week's UNHEARD artists played in order is MIKE "On God," Charlotte Day Wilson "Money," and Kacy Hill "Here I Am"

Come for the beef (0:00), stay for the PARTYNEXTDOOR catalog deep dive (17:55), JT cheat code explanation (47:31), and theory on how paid promo is leading to the colonization of Hip Hop (1:10:49).

This week's music in order played is Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby," PARTYNEXTDOOR "Bad Intentions," Normani "1:59," and Hardrock "Clear The Store."

[AI Generated Episode Description] On the latest explosive UNHEARD episode, the cohosts are fiercely divided over Drake's latest gambit: employing AI in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and the rap world. Is it cutting-edge or just cringeworthy (0:37)? Up next, they dive deep into Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You'—what's the verdict (24:20)? The action takes a deep look into the music industry when Vance leads the way in defining line between superfandom and standom , following the release of an AI-generated Playboi Carti album and UMG's bold new strategy reveal (39:23).

This week's music in order played is Paco Panama's "Rap Shit Easy," Nascent & Orion Sun's "Big Brown Eyes" & CLIP's "Lowkey."

We're sorry. Sorry for pushing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' review to so late in the episode (1:02:34). Sorry for not thinking too highly of the latest from Bryson Tiller (50:50) and Concrete Boys (56:05). Sorry for using the term "Q1" when looking back on the first three months of music in 2024 (27:53). And most importantly, we want to apologize for starting Episode 150 off by talking about a beef that one side doesn't want to be in (2:41).

UNHEARD songs in order played this episode is Real Slummy "Minding My Business", serpentwithfeet "Safe Word," and Remi Wolf "Cinderella."

The trio wastes no time discussing the Future + Metro Boomin + Kendrick Lamar + Drake-sized elephant in the room (0:50). From beef to reviews, the latest from Future & Metro Boomin (17:42), Tyla (21:21), and SiR (42:32) share the spotlight throughout the episode. Did Karrahboo fumble her momentum (27:31)? The episode is wrapped up with a trip to Club Chay Chay where Drake and Future's 2015 project 'What A Time To Be Alive' is the topic of discussion (32:30).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Leon Thomas "Treasure In The Hills," Ojerime "2 Much Pride" & TraviS & Elzzz "Blockbuster."

Episode 148 starts with rave reviews on the latest from Sexyy Red, Tierra Whack, Lazer Dim 700 and PartyNextDoor (2:56). Those rave reviews beget the question: is there reason to be suspicious towards all of the much good music being released at a time when so many music industry professionals are being laid off (14:38)? This week's Club Chay Chay sets the table for Future & Metro Boomin's upcoming double album by revisiting Future's first installation of his classic back-to-back album run in 2017 (37:07).

A State of Rap Address kicks off this week's episode, with the trio highlighting three subsets they see propping up the genre: Sexy Drill, Odecore, Independent lyricists (1:11). Reviews on the latest from Faye Webster (27:28), Ariana Grande (37:03), Schoolboy Q (48:23), and BashfortheWorld (52:25). Was 4batz signing to OVO a good move (1:00:12)? Plus much more!

This week's music in order played was Cash Cobain's "Fisherr," MIKE's "On Good," BashfortheWorld's "Face Card," and Faye Webster's "Wanna Quit All the Time."

The third annual label draft is here, filled with trades, reaches, steals, and predictions of which artists will make 2024.

Music in order played is Draft Day "ON THE RISE," skaiwater "run," Headie One "Socials," YTB Fatt "Secrets."