S1E12 – Hood Politics by Kendrick Lamar

Our season-long analysis of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with Part 2 of “Mother I Sober” — the album’s emotional and spiritual climax. In this sweeping 48-bar final verse, Kendrick releases decades of generational trauma and invites listeners to witness a ritual of for ... Show More

Our season long examination of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with “Mother I Sober.” This emotionally devastating ballad marks the narrative and spiritual climax of Kendrick Lamar’s album. Stripped bare and seated at the piano, Kendrick confronts generational trauma, inh ... Show More

Our season-long breakdown of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with a line-by-line analysis of its title track. We unpack the 'Mr. Morale' moniker, Eckhart Tolle's influence on Kendrick's current spiritual transformation, and how so much of the song is preparation for the al ... Show More

TOPICS: 00:45 Kendrick’s song HUMBLE. and the outrage it caused 16:10 Pass the Mic segment 24:45 Other celebrities’ stances on no make-up -------------------------------- MAKE SURE YOU SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW AT isthemicstillon@gmail.com! "Is the Mic Still On” is by D ... Show More

When Kylie Jenner lands on the cover of Forbes magazine, it sparks a debate over the definition of self-made. And when Kylie Cosmetics gets acquired, it seems like reality TV’s first family may have not been upfront. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple ... Show More

Will Gill of the Hip Hop Reveiw Podcast returns to the show! In this episode we discuss something I brought up in a recent episode when debating where Kendrick Lamar ranks amongst the GOATS. In that discussion I started to think about if Kendrick Lamar could ever become the all t ... Show More

Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to Pitchfork Associate Editor Cat Zhang about the singer’s new album, a pop odyssey of the highest order. Read our review here.Share your thoughts on Pitchfork's The Pitchfork Review podcast. As a token of our appreciation, you will be eligible t ... Show More

This week, Dope KNife chops it up with leftist activist and battle rapper extrordinaire Soul Khan and discusses the roots and ethics of battle rap culture with cohost Linqua Franqa, reflecting on famous rap battles of history-- Kool Moe Dee vs. Busy Bee, Boogie Down Productions v ... Show More

Welcome back to another powerful episode of Strangest Fruit! 🎙️ In this episode, host Didontae Farmer sits down with Compton's own 2SWIFT and HONCHO. These talented rappers open up about their journeys, the struggles they've faced, and the inspiration behind their music. From th ... Show More

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Tune in to this week’s episode of The Jason Lee Podcast as we delve into some of the most talked-about news in the entertainment world. From Megan Fox’s response to a controversial comparison and Courtney Love's outspoken opinions on pop icons, to the passing of O.J. Simpson and ... Show More