In one of the more creative pieces of the Because The Internet world, Donald Glover created a secret track that fans had to assemble by connecting various pieces of the world together, including passwords, computer coding, acapella tracks, and more. We unpack this process and examine the song itself. This episode is part of our larger dissection of “3005” th ... Show More
Feb 2021
S7E10 - Zealots of Stockholm by Childish Gambino
We continue our season-long examination of Because The Internet with “Zealots of Stockholm.” After waking up from a drug overdose, Gambino is told that his father died. Lost and alone, he travels to Stockholm, Sweden to collect his remains, and attempts to connect with one of his ... Show More
55m 5s
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