4batz is one of the most talked about artists of 2024, but what does that really mean (1:43)? The Omah Lay situation (21:03). Can an album be a 10/10 with no skips (28:14)? Club Chay Chay goes diamond, as Chance leads the way on revisiting Drake's 2011 album 'Take Care'(36:49). Industry Shit forces the trio to pick a side: Beyoncé or songwriters (53:34).

This week's music in order played is Erika de Casier "Believe It," Qendresa "2 Much," Omah Lay "Damn," and Isaiah Falls "Florida Baby" and Tskinz "Selling Dreams"

Vance kicks off the return pod by disavowing the industry in favor of his ears while critiquing the latest from Yeat, '2093' (2:00). The trio comes to a consensus on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' (14:25). Wait, what's going on with the YSL case (26:13)? The episode wraps with the introduction of a new segment Club Chay Chay, as Chance leads the way on navigating the first Spotify Classics list (40:29).

Music in order played is Lancey Foux "No Intro," Fredo Bang "Not My Ho/Keep It PimpN," Hook "How I Felt," and Loe Shimmy "Murda Dance."

Episode 144 | "Yeat, Ye & YSL"

Great music talk — just listen. Or don't. (please do).

Vance starts this week's episode with a question most people have probably never considered: Is globalization in music a good thing(4:04)? Inspired by a viral tweet, the trio lists classics that aren't universally regarded as classics but should be(13:33). What should fans look forward to ahead of Teezo Touchdown's debut album and Lancey Foux's first project post "MMM HMM" (22:19)? Plus much much more.

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Deuceworld "visions²," Teezo Touchdown "You Thought," and Flee "SHUT UP."

With the year 2/3 completed, who are some of the frontrunners for Rap MVP, R&B MVP, Rap Rookie of the Year, and R&B Rookie of the Year (0:50)? The trio reviews the latest new music from Brent Faiyaz & Coco Jones (19:25), Hardrock (26:43), and Fridayy (30:41). Taj attempts to debunk Spotify's Monthly Listener stat (40:04). And in true UNHEARD fashion, a topic that got swept under — YouTube teaming up with UMG to launch a Music AI incubator — gets dissected (45:38). Plus much more scattered throughout!

This week's music in order played is Veeze "How Tf I'm Rookie," Vayda "Asap," Olivia Dean "Dive," and YTB FATT "Get Back."

Travis Scott 'UTOPIA' review (1:20) and what is his place in Hip-Hop if he's not "the rage guy?" From Chance's label to Vance's label, the return of J Hus with 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard' stirs up classic talk (21:08). Taj explains why he thinks the touring dominance of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake may spell doom for middle-class artists (31:22). One year of Ice Spice and the story of how Drake revived Lil Yachty's career through the power of friendship close out the episode(49:47).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is J Hus "Nice Body," LEE. "Kontrol" and Tommy Richman "30 Til Midnight."

Chance has spoken — the 2023 rap drought has ended. He and Vance rave over the latest from Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez before disagreeing on Uzi's 'Pink Tape' (0:57). Taj points out the current impact of the 2016 XXL class and asks if they somehow surpassed the viral hype (24:54). Vance and Taj relish over Lucki leaving the underground nest. Did Eem Triplin beat the flow allegations? (44:00). Plus predictions for Travis Scott's 'Utopia' and much more.

This week's music in order played is Veeze "Robert de Niro," Rylo Rodriguez "Unfuckwittable," KP Sywalka "INNA MIX," and Eem Triplin "WASTED TIMES."

The back-to-back releases of Gunna's 'a Gift & a Curse' and Young Thug's 'BUSINESS IS BUSINESS' leaves the trio split (0:20). The state of Rap in 2023 takes over the rest of the pod, with topics like XXL's 2023 Freshman class (25:40), viral tweets about Sexyy Redd, Biggie and Ye (30:05), and Coi Leray's sample-filled new album, 'Coi'(38:52).

This week's music in order played is Oodaredevil "Kimjun," Jenn Carter "Fetty," and Navy Blue "22!"

Vance capes for Drake (0:57). Reviews on the new Rob49(5:50), Janelle Monáe (16:50), Maeta & more (17:56). Some questions that the trio answer: Who are the JR Smith's of rap? Will human DJ's make a come back against playlists? Why are women rappers dominating the summer over men? Plus much more.

This week's music in order played is J Hus "Who Told You", Karrahboo "Money Counter," Doe Boy "Kardashians" and BLK ODYSSY "PINK MARMALADE."

Is mainstream Gunna done (0:45)? Vance and Taj speculate on a Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem collab project and whether or not their latest track adds to the years-long Drake beef (10:18). Vance thinks Latto has found her lane with "Put It On Da Floor Again" (17:25), and Chance fears Da Baby nostalgia (22:36). Which version of Summer Walker is the best version of Summer Walker: Neo Soul Summer, R&B Superstar or both (33:01)? Plus much more.

This week's music in order played is Gunna "Bread & Butter," K4ci "Hennessy," 4kmicheal "Miss The Rain," and DEUCEWORLD "2:22"