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Is J. Cole really still part of hip-hop’s Big 3 — or has Future done enough to take his spot?On this episode of WeTM, JB, DeWayne and Chemdawg get into career peaks, artist evolution, influence, classic albums and what really separates a good career from a legendary one.We start with Rod Wave and whether being one-dimensional is actually a problem, then get into Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Quavo and Migos, why experimenting can backfire, and which era of Ye was the best.Then the debate gets serious:- Is J. Cole really Big 3?- Should Future replace Cole?- How many great albums does it take to become a legend?- Have Lil Baby, 21 Savage and Key Glock already reached their peaks?- One Has to Go: Gucci, T.I. or Jeezy- Can lyrical women rappers become true superstars?- Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj- Does supporting Tory Lanez mean choosing a side?- Is using AI as a ghostwriter any different from having a real writer?We also talk Meek Mill, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, NoCap, Rylo Rodriguez, Veeze, Lil Yachty, dream collab albums, Dej Loaf, Young M.A, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, GloRilla and more.Sleeper of the Week: OVRKAST⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTM00:00 Intro + Rod Wave & Artist Evolution05:30 Kanye, Quavo & the Migos Legacy07:45 Is J. Cole Really Big 3?14:20 Our Personal Big 321:15 What Makes a Rap Legend?24:45 Lil Baby & Career Peaks27:25 One Has to Go: Rap Edition33:03 Lil Baby, 21 Savage & Key Glock40:45 Music Habits + NoCap, Rylo & Veeze50:30 Women in Rap + Cardi vs. Nicki1:06:52 Tory Lanez & Choosing Sides1:13:38 AI, Ghostwriters & the Future of Music1:19:58 Sleeper of the Week: OVRKAST

Will hip-hop ever get another Big 3? Can Tyler, The Creator or Travis Scott fill the shoes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole—and is great music alone enough to become a superstar?JB, Charles, and J Shep get into the future of rap, the power of a loyal fanbase, and what separates a talented rapper from an artist who can build a lasting career.We discuss NBA YoungBoy’s following, review Drake’s FOMO stream, and show love to the Houston sound. Then we debate whether the constant flood of new releases is making music feel less special—and whether listeners need to spend more time discovering and sitting with the music.The conversation also turns to artists living enough life to have something to say, Brent Faiyaz’s musical growth, and whose career we would actually want. Would you take the spotlight that comes with being Kanye West, or the kind of career Larry June has built?Plus: Jay-Z versus Ye in concert, Tyler’s place in the next generation, and whether the music business gives new talent enough room to develop.IN THIS EPISODE:• NBA YoungBoy, Key Glock, and building a devoted fanbase• Drake’s FOMO stream, Don Toliver, and the Houston sound• Mixtape nostalgia and music oversaturation• TikTok discovery, DJs, and digging for new music• Why artists need to live life outside the studio• Brent Faiyaz, Lil Wayne, and substance in songwriting• Whose music career would we want?• Jay-Z vs. Kanye West: whose concert are you choosing?• Tyler, Travis Scott, and the next generation of superstars• Great music, good business, and the future of artist developmentWho do YOU think could lead hip-hop’s next generation? Name your next Big 3 in the comments—and tell us why.⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTMCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:46 Is Great Music Enough? NBA YoungBoy & Industry Business06:45 Who Picks the Next Superstar?13:08 Drake’s FOMO Stream Review24:53 Too Much Music? Quality vs. Quantity35:35 Do Artists Need to Live More Life?43:26 Whose Artist Career Would You Want?51:30 Jay-Z vs. Kanye: Whose Concert Are You Choosing?01:01:20 Will We Ever Get Another Big 3?01:03:37 Talent, Passion & What Makes a Lasting Superstar01:14:20 The Music vs. the Music Business01:25:30 The Future of Artist Development01:29:30 Sleepers#WeTalkMusic #HipHopPodcast #FutureOfRap

Is Playboi Carti overrated—or are some listeners missing the appeal? And can a Drake feature still change an artist’s career?JB sits down with Chemdawg and Charles for another episode of WeTM — WeTalkMusic, debating who deserves the hype, who deserves more respect, and what artists need to turn a big opportunity into a lasting career.We revisit the $500K-or-dinner-with-Jay-Z question, break down Loe Shimmy’s music and momentum, and discuss underrated artists like Kodak Black, Meek Mill, CyHi, Deante’ Hitchcock, Smino, and Wale. We also get into J. Cole, how rap beef affects our listening habits, and whether being a fan makes it harder to criticize the music.Then we build our dream concert lineups, debate Her Loss versus Watch the Throne, pitch collaborations we want to hear, and ask: would you rather be rich and hated or respected and well-off?Plus, THANK YOU for helping us reach 1,000 subscribers! We appreciate everyone watching, commenting, sharing, and building this community with us.IN THIS EPISODE:• $500K or dinner with Jay-Z—and what would you do with the connection?• Playboi Carti, rage music, and the power of aura• Loe Shimmy and turning a Drake feature into momentum• Underrated artists, Meek Mill, and Wale’s place in hip-hop• J. Cole and the impact of the Drake–Kendrick Lamar beef• Our dream concert lineups and collaboration albums• The Drake stimulus: opportunity versus staying power• Success, money, and respect in musicCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:40 $500K or Dinner With Jay-Z?08:43 Who’s Overrated? 19:34 Who’s Underrated?23:25 Does Rap Beef Change Who You Listen To?25:55 Why Isn’t Wale Bigger? J. Cole?37:00 Dream Concert Lineups53:14 Who Built the Best Concert?55:00 Best Collab Albums & Dream Pairings59:00 Is the Drake Stimulus Still Alive?01:06:58 Rich & Hated or Respected & Well-Off?Who’s ONE artist you think is overrated and ONE who deserves more respect? Drop your picks below—and tell us who built the best concert lineup: JB, Charles, or Chemdawg.Subscribe, like the video, and share it with a friend who loves debating music.Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wetalkinmusic2/WeTM — WeTalkMusicFrom One Music Lover to Another.#WeTalkMusic #HipHopPodcast #MusicDiscussion

Is Drake doing too much with FOMO, or are we about to witness another legendary run? The WeTM crew debates Drake’s next era, whether Atlanta still runs rap, Pooh Shiesty’s new album, the future of street rap and much more.We also break down what makes listeners care about a new artist, why aura and visuals matter, the oversaturation of music, The Game’s latest album, the best album trilogies, Houston’s sound and the search for the official song of the summer.What do you want from Drake on FOMO: tough-guy Drake or fun, melodic, player Drake? Let us know in the comments.00:00 Intro02:50 Production vs. Lyrics vs. Vocal Performance08:20 Does Atlanta Still Run Rap?11:22 What Makes People Listen to a New Artist?16:20 The Game’s New Album and Kendrick Lamar22:06 Who Has the Best Album Trilogy?23:23 Is Drake Doing Too Much With FOMO?31:06 Has Anyone Had a Run Like Drake Since MJ?36:15 Baby Keem and Houston’s Biggest Stars39:15 Pooh Shiesty and the Memphis Rap Scene46:43 How Long Will Street Rap Last?53:37 Song of the Summer57:45 Sleepers of the Week⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTM

Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West go first overall — but who actually drafted the BEST rap team?On this episode of JB & Friends, we put together our ultimate rapper rosters, draft producers to coach each team, and debate which lineup is walking away with the win.The draft gets interesting fast: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Kanye West, J. Cole, Jay-Z, Baby Keem, Future, Larry June, Key Glock, Lil Wayne, Gunna, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, Rylo Rodriguez and Curren$y all come off the board — while Tyler, The Creator somehow goes undrafted.Then we build our Hook Mount Rushmore and debate Ty Dolla $ign, Drake, Future, Don Toliver, Brent Faiyaz, T-Pain, Akon, Nate Dogg, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.We also get into:• YG vs. The Game VERZUZ — who had the better songs and performance?• Whether Drake needs to be an activist to be relatable• Whether Jay-Z could actually be gearing up for another album• The artists we somehow left out of our rap draft• Why T-Pain may be the GOAT hook maker• Whether hooks matter as much in today's music• Why music doesn't seem to stick like it used to• The last truly no-skip albums we've heard• Why today's DJs keep playing the same records• Songs that need to be officially retired from the club• Which city has the worst DJsWho won the rap draft? Drop the winning team in the comments.Subscribe to We Talk Music for more music debates, album reviews, rankings and conversations made for music lovers.⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTMFrom One Music Lover To Another.#HipHop #Rap #WeTalkMusic00:00 Intro2:20 YG vs. The Game VERZUZ10:38 Drake, Kendrick & the Big 3 Debate15:35 The Ultimate Rapper Draft21:45 Is Jay-Z still active?27:09 Future, Lil Wayne & the Rest of the Draft39:40 Draft Snubs + Producer Picks47:36 Hook Mount Rushmore54:48 T-Pain, Akon & the Greatest Hook Makers57:27 Why Music Doesn't Stick Like It Used To1:07:46 No-Skip Albums, Hits & Today's Music Industry1:18:30 Club DJs, Overplayed Songs & the Worst DJ Cities

Who is the King of R&B—Usher, Chris Brown or somebody else? On this episode of WeTM: JB & Friends, JB, Charles and B Deaux build their R&B royal family and debate the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of R&B.The conversation starts with the best albums of 2026 so far, including projects from Tierra Whack, Baby Keem, J. Cole and Drake. The crew also debates whether Wale could beat J. Cole in a 10-song Verzuz and whether listeners still take enough time to revisit albums.Then the R&B debates begin:• Usher vs. Chris Brown for King of R&B• Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey for Queen• SZA, Coco Jones, Summer Walker, Ari Lennox and Tems for Princess• Brent Faiyaz, Giveon and Leon Thomas for Prince• Don Toliver vs. Travis Scott• Which current artists could eventually become all-time greats• The artists we wish could return and release more musicWatch through the end for our Sleepers of the Week.Who belongs in your R&B royal family? Comment your King, Queen, Prince and Princess below.Subscribe to WeTalkMusic for music debates, album reviews, artist conversations and recommendations from one music lover to another.⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTM00:00 Intro 05:01 J. Cole, Wale and New Music09:22 Building the R&B Royal Family13:38 Usher vs. Chris Brown17:47 The Queen and Princess of R&B27:57 The Prince of R&B Debate33:43 Frank Ocean, Don Toliver and Travis Scott40:35 Future GOATs and All-Time Discographies49:10 Music Legends and Artists We Miss1:03:03 Sleepers of the Week

Drake’s discography always starts a debate, so JB and Charles sat down to rank their favorite Drake albums and talk through where projects like Take Care, Views, Nothing Was the Same, Certified Lover Boy, So Far Gone, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Scorpion, Thank Me Later, and more belong in the conversation.Before the ranking, we opened with a music “This or That” segment featuring matchups like Jhené Aiko vs Ciara, PND vs The Weeknd, Frank Ocean vs Daniel Caesar, H.E.R. vs SZA, Chris Brown vs Usher, and more.We also revisited the last episode’s Drake debate, Charles walked back some of the Drake hate, and we discussed LeBron’s role in the Drake/Kendrick moment, Drake’s legacy, whether records are meant to be broken, Drake’s best duo partner, Rick Ross, discography wars, Kanye vs Drake in a Verzuz-style matchup, recency bias, legacy bias, and why nothing feels sacred in music conversations anymore.Drop your top 5 Drake albums in the comments.Subscribe to WeTalkMusic / WeTM for music conversations, album reviews, reactions, hip-hop culture topics, and artist interviews ⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTM00:00 Intro01:48 This or That: R&B Matchups11:27 Walking Back Drake Hate12:54 Drake, LeBron, Kendrick & Taking Sides16:15 Ranking Drake’s Albums (10 - 6)26:50 Best Drake Albums (5 - 1)36:58 Best Drake Intros 45:12 Drake Albums That Missed Top 1050:59 Drake’s Best Duo Partners1:00:01 Discography Wars1:17:51 Sleepers of the Week

Drake dropped three albums at midnight — ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — and the you know we had to talk about it.Season 2 starts with JBTheTruth, Charles, and J Shep breaking down Drake’s ICEMAN, whether he was right to address the Kendrick Lamar beef, if the album had too much diss energy, and whether this is one of Drake’s strongest lyrical projects in years.We also get into Drake’s relationship with LeBron, the Future reunion, whether Drake and Kendrick needed each other creatively, why so many people seem to want Drake to lose, and where his discography ranks against artists like Kendrick, Kanye, and Michael Jackson.Later in the episode, we talk about Giveon dropping the same day as Drake, whether there is too much music today, why artist development feels dead, and why modern artists have to become their own labels.From album debates to hip-hop culture, this is the official start of WeTalkMusic Season 2.⬇️For more content from WeTM ⬇️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkmusic2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalkmusic2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WeTM