Reviews of the latest from Ari Lennox(1:15), Nav(6:04), Yeat(15:11), Jenevieve, and others(19:39) serve as the calm before the storm. Then Vance reads a controversial article on white mediocrity in hip hop and Mac Miller(21:42).

This week's music in order played is Lil Rae "Bloody Summer," RealestK "Toxic," and JayDaYoungan "Wake Up."

Chance and Taj share their first-hand experience of The Weeknd's Los Angeles show cancellation(1:40). Following the mixed reviews of Lil Baby's "Detox," Vance revisits the "Lil Baby is top-3" argument from Episode 111. Reviews of the latest from Real Boston Richey(19:20), Yeat(31:50), Pi'erre Bourne(37:19), Kenny Beats(40:42), and Ari Lennox(42:06). A Central Cee(26:57) case study + much more.

This week's music in order played is Kenny Beats "Family Tree," Real Boston Richey "I Want You," Pi'erre Bourne "Ex Factor," and K-Trap "Warm."

Vance poses the question of the week: "How would y'all feel if you got called a munch?" The trio review DJ Khaled's 'God Did' and JID's 'The Forever Story.'(2:04)Are Bad Bunny and The Weeknd the biggest artists in the world(19:17)? The co-hosts then share the albums that captured each year in college(26:57). Plus much more!

This week's music in order played is Ice Spice "Munch (Feelin' U), LOONY "raw," Eli Sostre "Runnin," and Aitch "Louis Vuitton."

Taj waves the white flag on Rod Wave (1:04), then asks an open-ended question: "Lucki or Young Nudy(8:07)?" Vance stamps Destroy Lonely's 'NO STYLIST' as an underground classic(21:20). The trio disagrees on if FN Meka is an evolution of hot artists of the past(23:35). Chance defends R&B from Diddy(38:18). Plus much, much more.

This week's music in order played is Big Mali "Outro," Desto ft. Lil Uzi Vert "Lunchroom," 10kDunkin & Atl Smook "Shoot Yo Mans," and FRVRFRIDAY "FLYLIKEDIS."

A deep dive into the world of women rap leads the trio to answer key questions that budding artists face, like major playlists vs. personal playlists and four-track EPs vs. 10-track mixtapes(1:03). Taj argues that "cheat code" samples have made rap hits too lazy — Vance disagrees (25:10). And how are the drafted labels from episode 95 doing(39:26)?

This week's music in order played is Hardrock "Don't GAF," Izaya Tiji "Deeply," KALI "Addicted," and LaRussell "Baggage Claim."

A review of NBA Youngboy's 'The Last Slimeto'(1:54) takes a turn, resulting in a half-hour debate over rap's current big-3(17:34).

This week's music in order played is TaliHendrix's "Stevie Wonder" and Doechii's "Swamp Bitches."

Chance calls Lil Wayne Kobe Bryant. Vance and Taj compare Steve Lacy's 'Gemini Rights' to Tyler, the Creator's 'IGOR'(9:54). Is the world ignoring the greatest/worst rollout of all time(23:52)? How high should expectations be for Joey Bada$$ upcoming album(36:31)? Plus much more!

This week's music in order played is 4kmicheal "STUNNAMAN," Conor Albert & ELSAS "Stuck In The Middle," Highway "Money Talk 2," and Avenoir "Eve."

Following the release of 'Wasteland', Taj calls Brent Faiyaz Ben Simmons, sparking a passionate Brent talk(0:40). Vance blushes over GloRilla's recent signing to Yo Gotti's CMG(31:13). How much do allegations factor into your listening(37:02)? A quarterly Doja Cat cancellation update(41:41) + much more!

This week's music in order played is TheRealKilamm "How Brent Faiyaz Sings," August 08 ft. Joji "What We Used To Be," kankan "don't @ me," and Z Money ft. Valee' "Risk."

After nearly three weeks of sitting with the album, Chance feels safe enough to share his honest Drake thoughts(0:55) and question if Honestly, Nevermind made Beyoncé's " BREAK MY SOUL" sound safe(11:04). Taj compares Brent Faiyaz's "PRICE OF FAME" to Batman and makes a bet with Chance on Brent vs. Steve Lacy(15:04). GIVEON 'Give Or Take' review(20:42). And after a passionate back and forth, the trio finally agrees on Yeat(31:05) + more.

This week's music in order played is SoFaygo "Got Damn!," Steve Lacy "Bad Habit," Yellow Days "Slow Dance & Romance," and Shy Glizzy & EST Gee "Borderline."

A sullen, friendless Taj plays 10 tracks.