You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This

In Episode 72, things kick off with a huge spoiler from Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent where DJXP tries to explain why he thought a character may have been guilty. Then he takes OShauN and Trivelle down at rabbit hole of questions that were going viral on x/twitter about who a man should visit in the hospital: His pregnant wife/girl or his close friend who is going to die with a bunch of parameters set in the hypothetical “choose one” scenario. Things stay relationship wise where the concept of women priority in a man’s life (mom vs wife/gf) and things continue down this path as personal anecdotes emerge in regards to dating, parental relationship patterns passed down and much more. Partner support of endeavour get touched on before EverythingOShauN talks about his latest album “ENERGY IS EVERYTHING” (streaming everywhere) and how he felt about the project and getting recognition with a Billboard placement downtown Toronto from Spotify & more. 

As time breezes through the summer, the boys reconnect for Episode 71. Topics start from the Olympics that just finished And some of the controversy that started (ceremony and more), A brief recap of some Canadian bright spots, Jamaican dark spots an and man like Noah Lyles and the unstoppable Mens Basketball Team. Drake surprise drops 100 GB of data onto the net for everyone to dissect and the guys do just that before talking about the miraculous recording techniques Tory Lanez has discovered while being locked up. King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel is freed as verdict is overturned while Ye Drops a new album with TY$ with less fanfare than usual, while T discusses his discovery in the Taylor Swift, Scooter BraunSaga. Then OShauN, the resident musician/actor gets a question about appearing in movies/shows in the year of our lord Of 2024 and more.

It's a race to episode 100, as the gang return back to the familiar trio set up and start by “shouting out” a rapid fire of recent events that have happened since the last time they sat down including a breakdown of how the last episode 69 went with perfume in the room, the American political landscape with all the changes in candidates, a Nigerian-American taking over A southern American music genre and a bunch of sports, music and entertainment updates.

For a special Episode 69 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, the guys sit down with not 1 but 2 “Perfumes” to take up the room in the new space for an extended conversations. 2 x Canadian DMC Champion/Recording Engineer DJ T-JR (Stylized DEEJAY T-JR) and Singer/Songwriter and CEO of Bellussi Beauty Aria Milano join DJXP, EverythingOShauN and Trivelle SImpson to talk about topics ranging from music, following passions, success and freedom, the struggles of creatives, and topics best reserved for womens input. Here is Episode 69: Perfume In The Room.

Before the freaky episode, the pod guys finally sit down 4 this and recap one of the most engaging Hip Hop battles in modern history. Going through the songs released(to date and in order), and doing their best to explain their thoughts on the impact and quality of the records before going into varying opinions on the strongest songs, where it went wrong and where it went right and more. Hurry up and watch it to get caught up before someone picks up where the other left off.

Another episode recorded during the Hip-Hop Civil between Drake v the Industry (this episode was recorded early last week before the Drake ai Pac/Snoop diss that just dropped). The group talk about the impact of the "Push Up" diss track (before it got released to streaming of course) and how It fairs in the scorekeeping of Drake vs Kendrick. On this episode 67, they also talk about where it leaves J Cole’s legacy after bowing out of the battle before things started taking a turn. After that lengthy discussion, they turn to praise the WNBA’s new drafts and the tide that might change for the league as new invigorated interest has been injected with the likes Of: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and many more and they discuss when the NBA officially became profitable in comparison. Then XP leads the last portion with a question for everyone to weigh in on. 

Episode 66 starts with a large conversation about the Drake/Kendrick/Future/Cole/Metro back and forth in detail (this was recorded before J Cole’s response on 7 Minute Drill) About what has to happen for Hip Hop and each persons career and the overall impact on the market today. Then talks migrated to the recent raids on Diddy and the implications if indicted and legacy impact. The podcast heat turns up after disagreements on beliefs from Trivelle & EverythingOShauN against XP when debates head to religious undertones and who various texts are written for and for what time period. Beyoncé’s new album with much credits from The Dream brings up Michael Jackson/Quincy Jones comparisons that get discussed, then more arguments ensue as the 2 v 1 Against DJXP continues as differences of opinions continue on this extended episode.

Episode 65 of YMWSD4T starts with some quick discourse about the Meek/Usher “situation” at the hands of the Bad Boy head honcho, music conversations get underway when discussing the peak of Hip-Hop, which leads into talks about consistency and where the decline potentially occurred with a Gunna / Roddy Ricch comparison at the beginning of the 2020’s. The iconic podcast episode of Ciara’s Husband and stepfather to Future’s child Russell Wilson get everyones opinion especially with the quote of him believing upon first meeting Ciara that “God” told him to raise her child. The monster Oscar win of Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” gets some runtime and is filled with praise and also some background info on how it came to Barbenheimer how its win was received by conservative/right wing zealots. After some colourful banter they end things off with the looming Tik Tok ban by the US senate if the app is not sold to an American institution and more.

In Episode 64, to close out February and jumpstart March, the guys start With their own recap of the Superbowl Halftime show (in comparison to past shows/line-ups etc), which leads into a Chris Brown tangent and his ability/likelihood to carry the ceremony on his own one day. His top songs against “The Confessions” crooner gets a speed round comparison (Versuz style). Keeping it CB, his invitation to the NBA All Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game (and subsequent uninvitation) gets discussed and leads to a head to head with OShauN and Trivelle with their varying takes on the matter (including social media oversharing).The lacklustre showing of the declining NBA All Star Weekend gets discussed along with where they went wrong and what can be done to improve it and save the brand. Ye & TY$’s “Vultures” gets talked about and XP makes a case as to why it’s one of the most important releases from a strictly business/ownership standpoint and how it disrupts the industry. Things end off with some X/Twitter fodder to debate upon.

Episode 63 sees the gang recap their thoughts on Taylor Swift Mania in America along with the 66th Grammys Awards and particularly around AOTY and Hip Hop/Rap Categories past and present. The conversation goes from the need for validation from certain establishments outside the culture which Trivelle introduces a book he was reading and as it pertains to North American culture the idea of color and race on many levels within various groups. A hot take from T that he leaves on the table is the disdain he has for “Black History Month” (Happy Black History Month Btw lol) and gives his reasonings. They also touch on Shannon Sharpe’s next important interview with Actress & Comedienne Superstar Mo'Nique. In the conversation things are said about what Kevin Hart & Tyler Perry did and everyone gives their take and interpretations of it. Love and Marriage makes its way into the convo which makes way for Gayle King not being able to look at her man again after he asked to borrow $4000 for child support and give it back to her in a couple of days.