Word on the Beats

Word on the Beats is now on TikTok! Go follow https://www.tiktok.com/@wordonthebeats/  for some behind the scenes content! This week’s album by Kendrick Lamar features an in-depth and poetic look at his life growing up in Compton in the 80’s and the effects on his generation that was born into the crack epidemic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_epidemic_in_the_United_States). Kendrick utilises a wide range of instrumental influences and poetic devices to tell his story. Listen to Section.80 - Kendrick Lamar on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1bkN9nIkkCnXeG4yitVS1J?si=WAimI_9VRIOAh5ku2nPcsQ  And of course, J5A and K DOC come through with some fresh bars for the people! Bonus Links:

Gospel - Dr Dre feat. Eminem - new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ulYXl8kDywda5dOOFkZpX?si=70CrhXq-RwKY19imN5sBbw 

Johnny P’s Caddy - Benny the Butcher feat. J. Cole - new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/1YKdJEzlhd5rsq03k7eWmM?si=P1e65OuzTQqS8dBrYFYwYA 

John Woo Flick - Conway the Machine feat. Benny the Butcher & Westside Gunn - new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/51rkfslHbM2exyR4strATb?si=kwQi9t9pSyiYbSzkejrlhw

Diet Coke - Pusha T (prod. Kanye West & 88-keys) - new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/6AmzYhYXSHDndclYdVsKeF?si=l3u13daHRBeezqGIU6WwLA 

Walkin - Denzel Curry - new single: https://open.spotify.com/track/646sbFnyVg1trhqqxqFUJg?si=0b779aa8f8b74393 

Song interpolated by both Kanye and Kendrick - Down for my N’s - C-Murder feat. Snoop Dogg & Magic - https://open.spotify.com/track/6SSJcmQgBEvHqqCivyVfqG?si=4b0bf1323c844201 

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Voting: https://vote.rockhall.com/en/ 

Listen to the Bars on SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sonic-universe/ever-falling-down-feat-j5a?si=767130af65b34650b593144aa2a54d3d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing 

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Episode Produced and edited by K DOC & J5A.

Word on the Beats Season 2 show theme produced by K DOC.

Word on the Beats is now on TikTok! Go follow https://www.tiktok.com/@wordonthebeats/  for some behind the scenes content!

This week’s album by Che Noir features a masterfully executed concept album revolving around the metaphor of ‘food for thought’. The features and production don’t disappoint either.

Listen to Food for Thought - Che Noir on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/70U3LjiW7v6pAVyPAY3GP3?si=f24UpL3ORsGQYrO9d8QYOA 

And of course, J5A and K DOC come through with some fresh bars for the people!

Listen to the Bars on SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sonic-universe/word-on-the-beats-s2-episode-3-bars?si=05b725a31ca0464aa1093436330d6355&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Episode Produced and edited by K DOC & J5A.

Word on the Beats Season 2 show theme produced by K DOC.

Word on the Beats is now on TikTok! Go follow https://www.tiktok.com/@wordonthebeats/  for some behind the scenes content! This week’s album by Earl Sweatshirt features deeply complex lyrical reflections on the pandemic and how it’s affected its creator. All set over some warm late night lo-fi production from the likes of The Alchemist and Black Noi$e.

Listen to SICK! - Earl Sweatshirt on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/51heTwkSfb4Z5dRIgwU2bd?si=SWkIMYuWQISpygAmgYTKqg 

And of course, J5A and K DOC come through with some fresh bars for the people!

Bonus Links:

K DOC’s gym pump up song - DIET_ - Denzel Curry x Kenny Beats: https://open.spotify.com/track/1AzqpMy3yLYNITSOUrnL8i?si=5a56d48006bc420d 

J5A’s gym pump up song - a m a r i - J. Cole: https://open.spotify.com/track/2cnKST6T9qUo2i907lm8zX?si=09761fb41b5d479a 

Listen to the Bars on SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-season-2-episode-2-bars 

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Word on the Beats Season 2 show theme produced by K DOC.

Welcome back to the Word on the Beats OG’s and new listeners as K DOC and J5A kick off season 2 with a great episode featuring lots of rap discussion, Grammys chat, speculation for what might come out, some dope bars, and of course a deep dive into Magic by Nas produced by Hit Boy.

2022 Grammy Nominations: https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list

The 27 club: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/ 

DJ Premier - So Wassup Episode 14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKurcbGtKNc
Listen to the Bars on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-s2-episode1-bars?si=90ec8d27e71a40fdaf75ca1c3d4a0e5e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Word on the Beats Season 2 show theme produced by K DOC.

This week J5A and K DOC wrap things up for the year and reminisce about all of the awesome stuff that’s happened this year. Thank you all so much for your support and we hope you’ve all enjoyed Season 1 of Word on the Beats. We’ll be back in January 2022 to keep chatting all things hip hop - take care and stay dangerous out there!

Listen to The Official K DOC & J5A 2021 RAP UP Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/661e6Sa87IYoBN25R9ROOS?si=ec5b1c91768f496c 

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This week’s episode covers 2020’s biggest release from none other than Detroit legendary rapper, Eminem. Big album, big episode so sink your teeth in and get chewing!

Send us your thoughts on J5A’s rap ‘Diamond Rhymes’ for a chance to be mentioned in next week's episode!

https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/diamond-rhymes-j5a?si=811bf080be4f4be781bd247f717910cf 

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Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3MKvhQoFSrR2PrxXXBHe9B?si=B-jaweXpSiSAdtbl8z9BNw 

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This week’s episode covers the new project from Brooklyn rapper Joell Ortiz, who some hip-hop heads may know as a member of rap supergroup Slaughterhouse. The guys also drop hot bars and get on their bullshit a fair amount as well!

Who had the better bars this week - J5A or K DOC? Send us your thoughts for a chance to be mentioned in next week's episode!

https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-episode-20-bars 

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Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3L7Tgd8nQ9WQS2uoGlNpvq?si=adYg960-RwqqdZBNWfCpYg 

Slaughterhouse - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rVbcJv0JRfhWLA3mgM73r?si=tcVX_x9FSeCGX4veFE-1Aw 

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This week, K DOC has picked a slightly older record from the deadly duo from New York - Benny the Butcher and 38 Spesh. 

Who had the better bars this week - J5A or K DOC? Send us your thoughts for a chance to be mentioned in next week's episode!

https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-episode-19-bars?si=5f7f5b8a3dcb43d19b466591bc8c6196

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Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5RvhL6DMQKD2ikhVpepry8?si=KdiR1AR0RSK0qu0jKIqXSg 

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This week, J5A has chosen a ripper of a project from battle-rapper turned lethal lyricist - RJ Payne.

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https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-episode-18-bars?si=79cc2bd6632d49ffa6a472902b3794b8

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Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ikEViZoO9SFkFF4xWnql5?si=xvixkZUYRxqqlhvFDVn05g 

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This week’s episode features a concise yet impactful and overall banger of an album from 2018 by Pusha T - Daytona.

Who had the better bars this week - J5A or K DOC? Send us your thoughts for a chance to be mentioned in next week's episode!

https://soundcloud.com/kdoc-sounds/word-on-the-beats-episode-17-bars?si=eba63e52abd34813a57b8792918f4e46 

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Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/07bIdDDe3I3hhWpxU6tuBp?si=it_01d3US2-DSWjxMCyZPw 

Other links:

K DOC’s beat goes to space: https://drchrispy.com/i-took-your-songs-to-space/

Songs for Space playlist: https://soundcloud.com/drchrispy/sets/songs-for-space

Daytona album cover art story: https://www.xxlmag.com/pusha-t-daytona-album-cover-art-whitney-houston-bathroom-photo/ 

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Episode Produced and edited by K DOC & J5A.

Word on the Beats show theme produced by K DOC.