Ian & Jason review the third and newest LP from veteran MC R.A The Rugged, All My Heroes Are Dead. We go over what we liked, disliked, our favorite songs, and what our 1 to 10 rating was. Ian also presses Jason on his high and rigid standards as far as what he considers quality hip-hop...Enjoy!

(0:00) intro & preview (2:15) reactions to the Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' doc (6:36) we briefly discuss the merits of our winner for Best Album of the 2000s decade from the last show (11:50) we give our initial thoughts on the Salt N Pepa biopic trailer (14:06) we discuss the controversy over Netflix's #BlackAF, how much progress black cinema has made and still needs to make, & what exactly is "black excellence"? (44:02) BEATS MATTER!! We talk how much production in hip hop counts with revisiting artists and determining if an album can be called a classic, what good MCs have the worst beats, what average (or below average) MCs have had the best beats, & the reliability of MC/producer duos (1:05:29) Album Faceoff: Nas- Illmatic vs. Raekwon- Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, which album did we feel was better?! (1:17:13) Overrated/Underrated (1:23:15) we share what we've been bumpin' (1:34:40) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!!

(0:00) intro & preview (2:15) Covid19 update- how have we been coping? (8:22) we answer a question about snitching (10:13) Ian shares a true ER visit story (16:22) we discuss the announcement from Q-Tip that he has 3 albums of new music ready for release (23:35) Jerome shares how he recovered from the 'Rona (29:12) we share our thoughts on the online beat battle between RZA & DJ Premier (34:55) we dive inro the final rounds of our bracket for the Greatest Hip Hop Album of the 2000s- who will take the crown?! (123:35) we debate over the winner and how the bracket shook out (134:45) we share what we've been bumpin? (143:05) Jamil's final words (147:15) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!

(0:00) intro & preview (2:55) COVID19 lockdown updates: what we've been doing, what shows we've been watching, and what other conspiracy theories are we hearing out there? (18:15) RIP Bill Withers (18:50) Live Online DJ/Producer Battles- is this going to be permanent feature of hip-hop? Do we love 'em or hate 'em? What producers would we like to see spar with each other? (40:51) we dive into voting on our bracket for Greatest Hip-Hop Album of the 2000s!! Who will make it out of round one??! (130:25) preview of next show (131:30) we share what we've been bumpin' this week (140:07) Jamil's closing words (141:15) concluding instrumentals....Enjoy!

(0:00) intro & preview (1:45) we discuss how we've been doing during the COVID19 lockdown, and how we've been keeping ourselves occupied, along with a few R.I.P.s (23:30) Below average rapper, Russ, is back at it again, claiming he's going to be "bringing back soul samples" to hip-hop (29:15) DJ Jazzy Jeff has been hospitalized & how COVID19 will effect life from here on (32:15) Hip Hop Movies: we discuss the good, the bad, & the ugly of hip hop cinema!! (112:25) Album Faceoff: Redman- Muddy Waters vs ODB- Return To The 36 Chambers, which one was better? (120:15) we share what we've been bumpin' this week (127:30) we preview next week's topics (129:35) Jamil shares some closing words (134:06) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!

(0:00) intro & preview (1:28) Reggie talks art (3:55) how society is feeling the effects of that 'Rona (9:35) hotep conspiracy theories on the 'Rona (11:50) Ian loves the new RMR- Rascal video (14:10) we give an in depth review of Jay Electronica's long awaited debut album 'A Written Testimony', was it worth the wait? (47:20) Jamil asks if Erykah Badu ruined him & if we think we'll get more music from Jay Elec (53:40) we discuss which era of hip-hip and R&B was better- 1990-94, or 1997-2001? We break down the music, the artists, and the videos (115:45) Overrated/Underrated (126:45) we share what we've been bumpin' (136:48) the crew offers some suggestions on how to pass the time since the 'Rona will soon have everyone on lockdown in their homes (144:55) outro medley....Enjoy! 

(0:00) intro & preview (3:06) Waka Flocka's not so stunning admission (6:30) Megan Thee Stallion's label drama...why is it still sooo easy for artists to get taken advantage of?! (17:35) we discuss rappers we thought were going to be more successful than they were and what prevented them from capitalizing on their moment (43:11) The Roots Appreciation Discussion: what albums did we think were their best? their worst? and what songs from their catalogue do we personally like the most? (103:29) Album Faceoff: Pharoahe Monch - Internal Affairs vs. MF Doom- Operation Doomsday, which one was better? (111:28) Overrated/Underrated (123:45) what we've been bumpin' this week (133:00) is 'black horror' the hottest new sub-genre of film? (141:50) preview of our season finale (142:40) concluding instrumental...Enjoy!

(0:00) intro, preview & opening comments (4:50) New details have emerged about what to expect from Jay Electronica's upcoming album. How do we feel about it now? (11:36) Eminem admits that he is a guest in hip hop...so what was the beef with Lord Jamar about?! (32:48) we review Royce da 5'9's new album The Allegory (49:34) LYRICS MATTER!! We discuss how much lyricism factors into whether or not we'll be fans of certain artists, what kind of lyrics we gravitate to, what kind of lyrics we tune out from, and what makes a dope MC (107:23) what "non-lyrical" rappers are we fans of? (115:17) Overrated/Underrated (121:45) we share what we've been bumpin' this week (128:02) we preview some upcoming topics for the next show (132:07) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!

Ian & Jamil join up to discuss the legacy of the late, great J-Dilla! We discuss our first exposure to him, our favorite songs, favorite Dilla produced albums, under-appreciated Dilla joints, and more! TURN IT UP!

(0:00) intro, preview, & opening comments with special guest Jay Baxter (6:50) Jay Electronica announced his album is dropping in 40 days...what do we really expect from him at this point? (13:30) Mase calls out Puff for his exploitative business practices. Who's to blame when artists get "cheated" out of money? (26:13) Ghostface Killah's 'Supreme Clientele' just turned 20 years old! Where were we when we first heard it and initial reactions? (34:19) we briefly discuss the legacy of the "Old Kanye" and his impact on us as native Chicagoans (40:30) we list all the 'Honorable Mention'  Kanye songs that did not make the cut to be included in the bracket (43:50) we dive into voting for the best "Old Kanye" song! (133:02) we share what we've been bumpin' this week (144:41) Kanye West tribute medley...Enjoy!