The music industry isn’t just about the songs you hear—it’s shaped by powerful forces behind the scenes. This week we uncover the Big Three record labels and their massive influence over awards, catalogs, and artists. From Grammy dominance to acquisitions, we discuss how these powerhouses operate and question the limits of their control.

We also take on Ticketmaster’s hold on live events, exploring why its monopoly faces growing backlash and whether real change is on the horizon. Finally, we spotlight Frank Ocean’s game-changing move to reclaim his independence and the lessons it offers to today’s artists.

Tune in for an honest look at the business side of music and what it means for fans and creators alike.

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In this episode, we examine Billboard’s Top 100 Rap Albums of All Time, with the focus on the top 10. We discuss what makes these albums stand out and why they’ve earned their place in hip-hop history.

We explore iconic works like Nas’ “Illmatic” and Dr. Dre‘s “The Chronic”, considering their production, lyrics and cultural impact. We also debate the rankings, questioning which albums might be overrated or underappreciated. 

Whether you’re a longtime hip-hop fan or new to the genre, this episode offers insights into some of rap’s most influential albums. Join us in for the conversation.

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In this debut episode, we are kicking things off by sharing our musical origins - from the music that filled our childhood to the artist who’ve shaped our current music taste.

We’ll break down our views on what separates the music that's fire and the music that's not so good, as well as share a few of our guilty pleasures.

This episode sets the foundation for Vibesicology and gives you all a glimpse of what to expect in future conversations about the music industry.

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Welcome to our new series "Vibe Check." These will be short form episodes which we catch up on anything and everything relevant throughout the week.

This week's Vibe Check we discuss our experience at the Arin Ray concert for his "Hello Poison" tour. We also discuss PARTYNEXTDOOR's appearance at VSU's Homecoming Concert and well as our expectations for Lil Baby's new album "It's Only Me" coming out on Friday.

Here are our thoughts on Beyoncé's new album "Renaissance"

Here are our thoughts on Brent Faiyaz new album "Wasteland"

Here are our thoughts on Summer Walker's new album "Still Over It"

Here are our thoughts on Aaliyah's full catalog and legacy.

Here are our thoughts on Drake's new album "Certified Lover Boy"

Here are our thoughts on Bryson Tiller's new album "Anniversary", Giveon's new EP "When It's All Said And Done" and 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's new album "Savage Mode II"