This week on The Stem Society, Cole Jackson reacts to the XXL 2025 Freshman Class—and calls it one of the worst in years. From clear wins like Ray Vaughn and Samara Cyn to head-scratchers like Ian and Gelo, we break down what XXL got right, what they got dead wrong, and the names that should’ve been included—like Nemzzz and Wynne.

Then, we slide into a review of With All Due Respect, the debut R&B album from East London’s own Kwn. She’s self-produced, selling songs to fans, and moving with purpose. Is it the R&B tape of the summer? Let’s talk about it.

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Timestamps:

(0:35) XXL Freshman Class Reaction

(1:36) What They Got Right

(6:09) The Bad Picks

(8:50) Who Should Be on the Cover

(13:41) Interlude

(14:13) Kwn Review