8 minutes and 46 seconds. The amount of time Officer Derek Chauvin's knee was pressed into George Floyd's neck. We encourage our listeners to use this time of silence to remember the Black lives lost to police brutality, reflect on the Black lives affected every day by systemic injustice and discrimination, and how we can individually and collectively fill t ... Show More
Jun 2020
S6E7 - Love Drought by Beyoncé
We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its seventh chapter “Reformation,” which features the song “Love Drought.” Beyoncé extends an olive branch to her husband, expresses the potential of the love they share, and entertains the idea of reconcilia ... Show More
40m 6s
Jun 2020
S6E8 - Sandcastles by Beyoncé
We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its eighth chapter “Forgiveness,” which features the song “Sandcastles.” Beyoncé finally opens herself up completely, requires her husband to do the same, and forgives. As a result, Beyoncé breaks the curse o ... Show More
33m 51s
Jun 2020
S6E9 - Forward by Beyoncé
We continue our serialized analysis of Beyoncé’s Lemonade by dissecting its ninth chapter “Resurrection,” which features the song “Forward.” Having restored her relationship, Beyoncé turns her attention to social action and communal healing, beginning with a moving portrait of th ... Show More
38m 48s
Aug 2022
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album
Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and ... Show More
51m 27s
May 2022
Episode 537 | "Take That to The Lemon Tree"
<p>Joe kicks this episode off, discussing the most introspective rappers of all time (22:00). The crew also discusses Gunna being denied bail (37:00), albums of the year (1:16:00), billionaire conspiracies (1:34:50), and Juneteenth (1:42:45). Lastly, the guys cover Katt Williams' ... Show More
3h 11m
Jan 2022
Episode 500 | "Who's Protecting Black Women?"
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">On this episode, the guys discuss the Weeknd's new album (21:20) and dissect his lyrics. Ice also mentions Mary J. Blige's comments on dating a broke guy (46:40), Gunna's new album (1:02:30), Jason Derulo's latest scuffle (1:14:35), Joe addre ... Show More
2h 52m
Feb 2022
Episode 513 | "Moment of Clarity"
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A ton to cover on this week's pod, Joe recaps Kanye's latest listening party (12:35). Next, the crew gives updates on the Tory Lanez and DJ Akademiks (26:10), Joe addresses Slaughterhouse's breakup (54:30), Summer Walker (1:20:00), Meek Mill' ... Show More
2h 4m
Apr 2017
Episode 108 | "DAMN, Are We Selling Out?"
As you can probably see, we've finally named the podcast, but don't worry we still will be delivering you a free weekly podcast! On today's episode we discuss the podcast selling out, Kendrick Lamar's album and where he stands in hip hop, the Cleveland shooter, 13 Reasons Why, Me ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2022
Episode 528 | "Together We Bargain"
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kendrick Lamar announces a new album, which Joe and the guys react to (21:00). The crew also discuss Pusha T's upcoming album (35:10)<strong>,</strong> a Coachella recap (57:35), and the current state of Hip Hop (1:22:25 ). Lastly, the guys c ... Show More
2h 43m