Wow, what a year January has been, As we move into February, we're gonna try and be hopefull and list our some things that we feel will be better in 2021. Also, new music from Channel Tres and Arlo Parks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First off, apologies for the audio issues after the 20-minute mark! Yo.....2021 is already messed up, so we're going to take it back to a more idyllic time....2020! Jokes aside, this past week was messed up, but we did want to hopefully provide y'all with some distractions as we run down some of the best and worst things about last year. Plus, we reminisce on the rap God MF DOOM. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 has been a time but in creating a list of the best and worst musical moments of the year, we’ve noticed something...the good finally outweighs the bad! Join us in this supersized episode as we break down the moments that gave us hope and the ones that we need to improve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season's Greetings! We're about to close out 2020 and (pray hard for 2021) with a grab bag of new tracks and music news. First up, did WEEZY make Cash Money great again by selling up for $100 million? Did Drake and Nicki get sold in the process? Also, we review the newest Kid Cudi project, and YouTube "metal" star Poppy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sorry for the time lapse y'all, but we're still in a pandemic! This week, we discuss a grab bag of music news and new tracks. First up, Young Thug vs Andre 3000 and the (non) beef thereafter. Also, we review the Tekashi 69 documentary on Hulu, and speak on a variety of new music from Rina Sawayama, Tkay Maidza, Tiana Major9, and Kassa Overall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we basically live-podcast the 2020 Grammy Nominations. We also realize that these awards are not "for us," but y'all enjoy the entertainment factor anyway. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Y'all, we're back. It's been a crazy two weeks hasn't it? We needed to take some time to breathe...and I hope you did too. This week, we speak on The Weeknd playing the Super Bowl, MORE musical payola, and new COVID restrictions for live music. Plus new music from Busta Rhymes and Common. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sorry y'all we have to get political. This week, we talk about your boy Kanye's campaign and 50 Cent's endorsement/non-endorsement of T**mp. Also, we marvel at Travis Scott's cashing in skills and beg McDonald's to sponsor us. Plus, we check out the latest form Purple Tape Pedigree (shout to GENG) and revisit the epicness of Watch The Throne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week. While everyone is lauding the UK's Arts Council COVID recovery funding, we are also giving a side eye to the fact that the private-equity-backed Boiler Room got almost $1 million dollars in funding. Did this come at the expense of BIPOC artists and creatives that need it the most? Also, new music by Benny the Butcher, Black Thought, Dinner Party, and Roy Ayers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss the latest Pitchfork article discussing the pitfalls of being Black in the "indie" music industry. The article was an interesting, well written piece on the struggles in the industry, however, we ask....what is Conde Nast-owned Pitchfork doing to assist Black artists and correct it's years long marginalization of these artists? Also, your boy Logic calls out Def Jam for non-payment of artists. This is a long string of Industry Rule ### type of complaints, however it is spurring discussion around unionization of recording artists and their support staff. We discuss. Plus new music from Amani & King, and a revisit of SBTRKT's 2011 self-titled album. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.