Shordie Shordie Episode

While being inundated with dealing with the hottest tour right now, It's a Blur tour w/ Drake and 21 Savage - We got 21 savage manager, Meezy, here to talk the state of the industry. We talk why shows aren't selling as most expected them to and whats the post PPP / pand*mic effect on hip hop.

20 Juli 20231h 32min

We're trying something new boys. While not a official episode of our podcast, random hot takes from Akademiks about the culture will be uploaded here from time to time. Btw, yes we will still have traditonal episodes but these serve to hold the audience over until a new episode arrives.

20 Juli 202350min

Gillie and Wallo is our guest today. We begin by talking about how they both started the podcast 'Million dollars worth of game'. We then talk about some of their iconic interviews. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (07:35) Gillie and Wallo share how they got their start in rap. (17:02) What do Gillie and Wallo argue about? (18:50) Wallo shares free game about how to monetize a fanbase correctly. (25:40) Wallo explains how people needlessly ruin business opportunities. (32:19) Gillie speaks on his past comments on Wiz Khalifa. (38:00) Gillie and Wallo explain the impact that they have on the culture. (42:55) How MDWOG broke the podcasting mold by not focusing on current events. (47:04) Akademiks confront Gillie and Wallo about their infamous interview with J. Prince. (52:09) Akademiks shares his respect for how MDWOG was able to captivate a younger audience. (01:00:50) Gillie and Wallo reflect on their Young Thug interview and how prophetic it was. (01:08:25) Wallo shares a brief statement about Gunna and speaks about his activism with helping Pooh Shiesty. (01:21:20) Gillie speaks about the difficulties in getting artists to perform for Gilliefest, a festival he is throwing.  (01:23:54) Gillie and Wallo speak on the crime rate in Philadelphia. (01:28:28) Wallo explains his success and how his story was so important to his career. (01:34:43) Akademiks shares his opinion on the podcast industry. (01:38:40) Akademiks tries to mediate Joe Budden’s and Gillie and Wallo’s relationship. (01:43:00) Gillie and Wallo speak on the phone with Joe Budden. 01:52:48) Gillie fest is July 29, with appearances from Sexy Redd, G Herbo, Babyface Ray, Asap Rocky, Allen Iverson and much more.

11 Juli 20231h 54min

NLE Choppa is back. He's been on a run recently since our last interview with several viral and high charting songs. He's here still promoting his last project but in a better space mentally and with his career. We talk about all things NLE.

9 Juni 20231h 59min

DJ Akademiks is back to talk current events with Lil Boom. He talks about his recent live show and also talks about other hip hop topics like Gunna coming back, Lil Durk dropping, beef with Ralo and boosie and eventually the Travis Rudolph situation.

5 Juni 20231h 33min

Our guests today are the infamous Celina Powell and Leslie.

31 Maj 20231h 54min

Boston Richey is our guest today and he's here to finally clear the air about everything surrounding him. A few months ago, an interrogation footage was leaked that showed a very young Boston Richey being questioned by the police. After that leaked, there were allegations that he cooperated with the police in their investigation of his cousins murder, an allegation to which he's vehemently denied. Yet, nonetheless we've seen people be split in their opinion on if he stood solid or not. He's here to give the story from the horses mouth and double down on saying he always remained solid. Time Stamps: Timestamps (01:30) How has life been for Boston Richey since his last interview with Akademiks? (04:32) Why does Boston Richey think people are fans of him? (07:03) What does Richey do to improve his rapping skills?  (15:23) Boston Richey recaps where the snitching allegations came from.  (28:47) Boston Richey explains what occurred in the situations that made 1090 Jake call Richey a snitch. (36:47) Akademiks shares his thoughts on the interrogation footage.  (45:55) Boston Richey shares if anyone went to jail for what he told the cops.  (53:47) Akademiks recaps the timeline of Richey’s situation. (57:39) Boston Richey speaks on his issues with 1090 Jake. (01:18:20) Did Future kick Boston Richey off of his tour? (01:26:11) How have the allegations affected Boston Richey’s mental health? (01:30:08) Richey and Ak speak on fake relationships in the music industry. (01:45:58) How does Boston Richey create his music? (01:48:57) Rickey feels that he is back to square one in his career. (01:58:21) Boston Richey has a new tape coming out next month called “Welcome to Bubble Land”. (01:59:50) Boston Richey speaks on how fans relate to his music.  (02:07:14) Richey will be going on tour around late July.

29 Maj 20232h 15min

This is part 2 of Lil Durk stopping by on Off The Record w/ DJ Akademiks. He talks Therapy, his album, some features and continues to address all that is asked of him by Akademiks. In this exclusive interview that has been promised and hyped for over a year, Lil Durk completely reveals all, holding nothing back and addressing anything was asked of him. He speaks on his first introduction into the industry, coming in from Chicago, people left behind and people lost. He even addresses his current issues thats been floating on social media with other rappers and addresses the theme behind the album, 'Almost Healed'. You wont find another interview with Lil Durk so raw and uncut where he gives a authentic look from his perspective on all issues from the streets to the industry to his future ambitions. Enjoy... There is a part 1 to this as well.

23 Maj 20231h 16min