Music: Album reviews for Trust Fund Babies, Punk, The Life of DON and Expensive Pain

And Then Some: Dave Chapelle's Netflix special controversy and what it says about "free speech", stan culture and cultural critics.

Music: Two album drops that we focus on are NBA Youngboy-Sincerely Kentrell and Baby Keep-The Melodic Blue. Mainstream and Hip Hop have been the our focal points since starting this podcast. We decided to start going outside of our usual material and add in the world of R&B/Soul, Neo, Alternaitve and the underground music realm to diversify our topics and connect more with out audience.

And Then Some: The trail of R Kelly has come to an end and we have an interesting discussion that leads into a deeper dive of opinions between us.

Our hearts and prayers go out to our home state of Louisiana, to all areas affected from the devastation and damage of Hurricane Ida.

A very enlightening and informative conversation with a very special, Nick Jones, of the Sold Not Told Podcast from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Sold Not Told Podcast is a Business Breakdown Podcast that focuses on all things Business, Entertainment and Self Education. We dive into this episode getting to know Nick and his startup process which led him to the beginning of his podcast journey and business venture. He gives us informative insight on the aspects of Black businesses both good & bad, his business goals/visions, the need for higher education and its influence passing it on down to the next generation with the advancement of technology and the shift to independent businesses. Tons of gems and advice given throughout this episode for anyone pursing anything that involves investing in yourself and creating a vision. Follow The Sold Not Told Podcast on all social media platforms and tune in to episodes available on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Youtube, etc. Podcast, Masterclass, Playlist ALL Free. Applicable Knowledge Free. Hustle Sold Separately.

We kick it on this episode with New Orleans own up and rising rap star OG Muchee. We dive into the grind and mindset of what it's like and what it takes as an underground artist on the rise to success. Muchee is no stranger to music. He takes us on journey to the beginning of his music journey and how he's stays dedicated and faithful to the process which led him to working with big names such as New Orleans rap legend and Underground Hip Hop King, Curren$y. Along with up and rising talent in the city he's worked with as well, we discuss how the the New Orleans rap scene is growing and progressing. Throughout the episode you'll hear knowlelege, pride, and even pain of the journey Muchee has taken to stay afloat as a rap artist. But through it all he's not gonna stop.

We chop it up with Marcus T. Washington

Owner of Baldwin County Hoopers Professional Basketball Team and President of My Community Mentors, Inc. 501 (c)(3) Youth Program,

Co-Host of 100% Real Cigar Talk,

Owner of Brand & MARCeting company,

President in Training of Lillian Recreation Center,

Certified Math Teacher,

Certified Masters of Life Skills Coach,

NAACP member and Youth Program Director,

Born in the Netherlands from 2 loving parents Booker T & Patricia Washington. The youngest of 5 children.

Traveled around the world growing up and graduated from Foley HS with an advanced diploma. A 3 sports athlete while juggling several organizations.

Earned a scholarship to Nicholls State University having an exceptional career for 4 years. All conference awards MVPs, records, etc.

While at Nicholls joined the ICE COLD brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Graduated with bachelors in Business Management and Administration. President of Student Athletes Advisory Committee. And many more organizations.

After graduation began coaching at Thibodaux HS and working at Nicholls State University in the office of Admissions as the Coordinator of Minority Recruiting until he graduated with his Masters in Sports Management & Leadership from Concordia University Chicago.

He began a teaching career in 2016 which has led him to receiving a Teacher certificate in Mathematics.

Teaching at

Ellender Memorial HS

9th-12th grade teacher

Football | Basketball | Track | Powerlfiting | Gentleman’s & Ladies Club | Chess Club

Evergreen Junior HS

7th - 8th grade teacher

Football | Basketball | Track | Gentleman’s & Ladies Club | Chess Club

Grand Caillou Middle

5th - 8th grade athletic director & teacher

Football | Basketball | Track | Gentleman’s & Ladies Club | Chess Club

Elberta HS

9th-12th grade teacher

Basketball | Track

We guide our way through the episode with Music And Then Some touching on topics pertaining to positive and negative influences of our youth through music, false perception of looking up to celebrity figures as role models, the truth about vulnerability as men, how to stay level headed as a black man in this society, and advice for athletes in high school and college.

Special Guest episode with the one and only Kenny to discuss Music and Then Some. We discuss our favorite albums of 2021 so far, our Mount Rushmore of modern Hip Hop, who's next up in line to take over the throne of rap, new up and coming rappers to watch out for. We transition to talk and reminisce about our college days and dive into a thoughtful discussion about ways the education system can prepare high school students for college. From our own experiences we express our tough times we experienced while in college and offer advice. Peer pressure happens in many ways more than one while in college, we take a step back to share our experiences and how to maneuver through those loop holes. Stay tuned til the end to hear a very inspiring story.

Special Guest episode with Shea'La Schenall kicking it with us to discuss Music and Then Some. We touch on H.E.R. second studio album Back of My Mind, our favorite artists of all time and who we're currently listening to. Then we dive into a in depth discussion about the unrealistic expectations of relationships with this generation of men, furthering education in our society, and touch on some sports news and updates.

Topics and Vibes

Music: We touch on Coi Leray's crowd reaction on Twitter. Reviewing and rating 4 albums from The Migos, Polo G, Larry June, and the joint album from Lil Baby and Lil Durk.

And Then Some: Our sports conversation covers the Lakers getting knocked out of the first round of the playoffs and the legacy of Chris Paul and his fight to win the chip with the Phoenix Suns. Is it Hoy Boy Summer now that outside is back open?

Topics and Vibes

Music: We touch on the Off-Season by J Cole diving into his placement amongst the greats and the impact of his career, The long awaited Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape by Nicki Minaj, Young Money, Drake's Artist of the Decade accomplishment, Who's next up to take over??

And Then some: Our Message of the Day has been geared towards education this entire month. We talk on the struggles with trying to find your way through life and not living up to a false expectation. Follow your own path and create your lane, educate yourself with full focus on your passion. Whether that's with school or not. Education is a never-ending process of intellectual growth.