In this episode, Joe and Toby are joined by special guest Brandon Terry to explore the lasting legacy of LL Cool J, discussing his recent album drop and his impact on hip hop. They dive into the evolution of LL's music, his role in coining the term "GOAT," and the cultural significance of his classic albums. The conversation also covers the importance of sho ... Show More
Jul 2
Olivia Rodrigo "Drop Dead"
Joe and Toby dive into Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead,” unpacking the emotional precision, lyrical sharpness, and intimate vocal delivery that make her music feel like an inner monologue. The conversation explores how Rodrigo’s songwriting connects across generations, pulling younge ... Show More
52m 39s
Jun 15
Drake - "Janice STFU"
This week on Riffs on Riffs, we tackle one of the most polarizing artists of the modern era: Drake, his track “Janice STFU,” and the massive cultural machine surrounding the release of Iceman. Alonog the way, Toby and Joe discuss celebrity, marketing, authenticity, attention span ... Show More
1h 11m
May 14
Chris Brown "Fallin"
This week on Riffs on Riffs, we dive into “Fallin” by Chris Brown featuring Leon Thomas, and what starts as a conversation about one song quickly turns into a full-blown exploration of modern R&B, blues revivalism, AI music culture, performance authenticity, and why pain sometime ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2020
LL Cool J speaks on Napster, digital streaming, and the future of music
<p>This episode is a special interview that I did with rap legend, LL Cool J. We talk deeply about his history in the music industry, as well as his current projects and future aspirations. He discusses his early perspectives on the internet and how he reacted to early music shar ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
Episode 690 | "Brain Candy" (feat. Elliott Wilson & Benny the Butcher)
<p dir="ltr">In the latest episode, the JBP is joined by Elliott Wilson as they begin with a discussion on Hip-Hop journalism (12:25) before Melyssa proposes a topic for the room (19:41). In new music, 21 Savage drops his new project 'american dream' (26:40), Joe asks Elliott his ... Show More
3h 54m
Apr 2021
Episode 430 | "The Hand Ambassador"
<p>On this episode: Joe and the guys remember DMX and his legacy (11:15). They dive into new music (34:20), Hailey Bieber receiving backlash for being rude at a restaurant (55:40), and Joe being the ultimate wingman (1:08:30). Clubhouse takes a dip (1:22:00), Joe gives an update ... Show More
3h 42m
Jul 2022
Episode 550 | "Everybody Has a Job"
<p>Gatekeepers in Hip Hop have always existed, and Conway the Machine accuses Funkmaster Flex of being one of them. First, the crew discusses the beef between the emcee and legendary DJ (14:35) and Cardi B's latest beef with The Shade Room (36:45). Next, Mario received backlash f ... Show More
3h 20m
Dec 2017
Episode 139 | "I'm Your O.G."
The "hard-nosed vet" Joe Budden kicks off this episode by letting Rory know who his O.G. is. Then Joe, Rory, and Mal give their thoughts on Eminem's track list (3:24). Friend of the show, Charlamagne tha God, joins over the phone to address his comments regarding Bad Boys top 5 r ... Show More
2h 47m