Episode 405 | "Who's In the Audience?"
The first full week of the new year and Joe gives his take on it. He also asks the guys what the first week has taught them (6:27). In addition, everyone reacts to the U.S. Capitol building being breached by Trump supporters and share's their theories on how something like this could happen (26:09). While revisiting a previous conversation, Joe and Rory still believe that Ashanti is avoiding her Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole (1:05:06). Also, the guys highlight Jazmine Sullivan's new EP "Heaux Tales" (1:20:20), an update on Nicki Minaj vs Tracy Chapman sample dispute (2:15:38) and a discussion on the Black Eyed Peas not being considered a black rap group (2:36:40) and more! Sleeper Picks Joe | Jazmine Sullivan - “Girl Like Me” (Ft H.E.R.) Rory | Mac Ayres - “Where U Goin’ Tonight” Mal | Uncle Murda - “Russian Roulette” Parks | J Dilla & MF Doom - “Sniper Elite”
9 Tammi 20213h 6min
Episode 404 | "Think What You Want"
Joe ensures the energy for the New Year is at its peak with a reminder that he's not concerned with how people feel in 2021. Shortly after, the guys begin with comparing the annual year-end wrap ups from Uncle Murda and Mad Skillz (17:05) and Joe asks the crew what their expectations are from music in the new is (26:40). They also revisit the tension between Eminem and Snoop Dogg after Eminem responded to Snoop's statements (47:05), the world renowned Dr. Anthony Fauci calls in to discuss Covid-19 (1:25:40), the crew pays respects to MF Doom and his legacy (1:55:50) while also hearing from Julius Randle (2:36:55) and Damian Lillard on this loaded podcast episode! All this and more on the first show in the new year! Sleeper Picks Joe | DJ Tunez - “PAMI” (Ft. Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) Rory | Tailz - “OMW” Mal | Azealia Banks - “6 Flags” (Ft. Slim Dollars) Parks | MF Doom - "Figaro"
6 Tammi 20213h 16min
Episode 403 | "Present In the Moment"
Joe, Mal, and Parks hold it down while Rorys is out and end the year off with showing gratitude while reflecting on the unpredictable year 2020 has been (8:00). Meek Mill had an exchange with a fan on CH (33:10) and Joe share's his thoughts on people confronting him on the app as well. Also, Young Thug had interesting things to say about Jay-Z and Lil Wayne (1:02:00), a debate on if Drake's career is over (1:18:00) and much more on the final episode of 2020! Your Honor (1:39:00) *Potential Spoiler Alert* Sleeper Picks Joe | Vory - “This Side” (Ft. Landstrip Chip) Mal | 38 Spesh - “Under The Table” Parks | 38 Spesh - “Route 38”
30 Joulu 20202h 12min
Episode 402 | "Clout Running In Place"
Sleeper Picks On this episode: CashApp proves why it's one of the most forward-thinking companies with its latest deal with Tidal (26:24). Lil Wayne sells 1/3 of Drake and Nicki Minaj's catalogue (57:44), the guys discuss the most sampled songs in Hip Hop (1:17:15) and Joe begs people to stop giving clout chasers attention and more (1:18:55) Joe | O.C. - “Time’s Up” Rory | Nate Dogg - “I Need A Light” (Ft. Warren G) Mal | Whodini - “I’m a Ho” Parks | Kool G Rap - “Fast Life” (Ft. Nas)
26 Joulu 20202h 2min
Episode 401 | "Boom Bap"
The Verzuz-cast is back! Joe and the guys begin by recapping the celebration between a pair of legends (E-40 and Too $hort) and their favorite moments of the Verzuz (25:45). Joe then accuses Mal and Parks of having biased music takes and only supporting a certain style of hip hop, which leads to a heated debate (55:40) and Rory still doesn't believe DaBaby is a Pop Star during a conversation about revisiting bad takes from 2020 (1:08:49). The crew also shares their expectations for "Coming to America 2" (2:03:47), the return of the NBA (2:36:44) and MORE! Sleeper Picks Joe | Joe Budden - “I Wanna Know” (Ft. Stacy Barthe) Rory | Lo Boii - “Maybe” Mal | Kevin Gates - “Weeks” Parks | Flee Lord - “Wu-Lords” (Ft. Raekwon)
23 Joulu 20203h 6min
Episode 400 | "Man On the Moan"
Joe wants to establish that the podcast is NOT an album review podcast (13:20), although the guys do react to Eminem's response to Snoop Dogg on his latest album (16:50). B. Dot's list shook up the internet which leads the guys to give their opinion and a preview to the JBP "year end wrap up" (29:30), the transition of moving on your own from your parents house (55:25), Joe reflects on recording 400 episodes (1:20:30), LaKeith Stanfield moaning for a chance to win $300 (1:35:45) and MORE! Sleeper Picks Joe | Keyshia Cole - “I Remember” Rory | Drake - “Video Girl” Mal | Mase - “Niggaz Wanna Act” (Ft. Busta Rhymes) Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Dumb It Down”
19 Joulu 20202h 43min
Episode 399 | "Niché"
Covid strikes again and affects the schedule of the Verzuz battle that was set to take place this past weekend (December 12) between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole and Joe gives his theory on why it didn't happen (24:04). Joe also opens the conversation to acknowledge the 10 year anniversary of Diddy's album "Last Train to Paris" (35:18) and the guys congratulate Rowdy Rebel getting released from prison (46:38). Parks has something to celebrate as well with the release of his new album (1:12:17), a discussion on the Kith and Dipset collaboration which lead to a conversation about Kith over-saturating themselves with brand partnerships (1:37:36) and Akademiks gets confronted by Meek Mill and others upon joining the chatty house app (2:21:09) and much more! *Potential Spoiler alert* "Your Honor TV series" - (2:06:46) Sleeper Picks Joe | Blxst - “Got It All” (Ft. Dom Kennedy) Rory | Unusual Demont - “Amber” Mal | Digga D - “Daily Duppy” Parks | Parks & Passport Gift - “Home For Christmas” (Ft. Stove God Cooks)
16 Joulu 20202h 47min
Episode 398 | "Clout is Not Currency"
On this episode: A bunch of new music was released but Joe and the guys begin with a review of Kid Cudi's latest project, "Man of the Moon III" (9:49). Also, the guys share their theories on people going to the moon (1:33:13), Lil Wayne facing major charges again (1:40:00), and Bill Simmons trying to start a union within his podcast network (2:18:15)and more! Sleeper Picks Joe | Keyshia Cole - “Trust” (Ft. Monica) Keyshia Cole - “Oh-Oh, Yeah Yeah” (Ft. Nas) Rory | Styles P - “Favorite Drug” (Ft. Rashad) Mal | Beanie Sigel - “I Can’t Go On This Way” (Ft. Freeway & Young Chris) Parks | 2pac - “Got My Mind Made Up” (Ft. Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt, Method Man & Redman)
12 Joulu 20202h 47min
