Cole and Femi discuss their first impressions of Kendrick Lamar's GNX. After sharing their first listen experience, they dissect the album's themes, concept, and provide extensive analysis on two key tracks: 'wacced out murals' and 'reincarnated.'
*Recorded 11/25/24. "Squabbled Up" video released during recording so it was not discussed.
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Sep 9
good kid, m.A.A.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING [E7]
The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two historic albums by the same artist against each other: Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.a.a.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nomina ... Show More
2h 10m
Sep 4
JID, Chance, Earl, Joey, and Hip Hop's Thriving Middle Class
Dissect's Cole Cuchna talks to Jeremy Hecht (The Bigger Picture) and King Green (Rap Latte) about a wild slate of August albums releases: God Does Like Ugly - JID Star Line - Chance The Rapper Live Love Laugh - Earl Sweatshirt Lonely At The Top - Joey Bada$$ The trio give their i ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2024
Episode 477: Diddy, Alchemist, J. Cole, & More (Preview)
Armond & Doc are finally back to catch up on new features from J. Cole, check back in on Kendrick, talk about new projects from Alchemist & Future, and more. To hear the full conversation, including their take on what the hell is going on with Diddy, head to Patreon.com/crspodcas ... Show More
31m 57s
May 2024
Drake versus Kendrick, Met Gala & Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism with Sarayu Blue
Ira and Louis discuss Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism, the Met Gala, The Idea of You, and Zadie Smith’s New Yorker essay. Ira explains the Kendrick and Drake rap beef. Sarayu Blue joins to discuss her new series Expats and acting opposite actors like Nicole Kidman, Julia Lo ... Show More
1h 28m
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.He gives us a sneak preview ... Show More
1h 17m