OFFICIAL PODCAST OF 108 CREATIVE CONTENT
SEASON 2, EPISODE 6 (FEET AWAY FROM EACH OTHER ) The 108 RADIO Gang was able to kick it one last time before the global Coronavirus pandemic has finally set in for good. In this episode, the boys dissect the latest music (Wayne, Alchemist X Boldy James, Royce Da 5'9, Bad Bunny, Tame Impala, the Biebs, Kenny Beats X Denzel Curry & more), how we curate our own music libraries, Kendrick Lamar's legacy among the all time GOATs, the unfortunate death of Pop Smoke and the golden question: who will drop the next classic album? Tracks We're Bumping: David: Denzel Curry X Kenny Beats "Incredible", Jeff: Ransom "Pulp Fiction", Marqel: Lil Uzi Vert "Prices" and Tommy: CD Rose "Roulette"
108 RADIO Season 2, Episode 5 “Ok, Boomer” To kick off 2020, the 108 gang is back! On the first episode of the year, the fellas discuss and dissect: Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing, the Mac Miller/Eminem/070 Shake and other new albums, Royce Da 5’9’s production wizardry, the GRAMMYs, the shitty Boston Calling lineup and how artists decide which festivals to perform at, our most anticipated albums of 2020, why happy music is usually shitty music but sad music knocks and much more! Tracks We’re Bumping: David: Eminem feat. Royce Da 5’9 and White Gold - “You Gon’ Learn” Marqel: dvsn - “A Muse” Jeff: Tame Impala - “Lost in Yesterday” Tommy: Kendrick Lamar - “FEEL.”
*TURN OF THE DECADE* The 108 Radio gang is back for our final pod of the decade! In this episode, the fellas discuss which artists (and their albums) impacted us most these past ten years (including Ye, Kendrick, Pusha, Royce, Travis, The Weeknd etc.), the Drake Rap Radar interview and his decade at the top, rappers like 2Chainz/Gucci Mane/Joe Budden masterfully rebranding later in their careers, the untimely deaths of Mac Miller/Nipsey Hussle/Juice WRLD and other artists, our top 3 albums (each) of 2019 and much more. *Songs of the Decade*: Jeff: PRhyme feat. Ab-Soul and Mac Miller - “Dat Sound Good” (2014), Tommy: Kendrick Lamar feat. James Fauntleroy and Ron Isley - “How Much a Dollar Cost” (2015), David: Kanye West feat. Pusha T - “Runaway” (2010), and Marqel: Pusha T feat. Kendrick Lamar - “Nosetalgia” (2013)
*Happy Thanksgiving* The 108 boys are back for a new episode to take you into Thanksgiving week! On the pod, Jeff breaks down the SAINt JHN, Danny Brown and Freddie Gibbs concerts (and Marqel explains why he unfortunately fell short of witnessing the greatness of SAINt JHN), the fellas discuss what makes a dope hip hop performance, whether or not artists with social anxiety have an obligation to be in the limelight and perform, Tory Lanez' Chixtape 5 review, Gang Starr album review and Guru's legacy being carried on by his son, Drake getting booed off stage at Camp Flog Gnaw and much more. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! What We're Bumping: Tommy -- "Luv Ya Gyal//Love Sounds" by Tory Lanez ft. The Dream, David -- "Wild Bitches" by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Marqel -- "Spend It" by Kyle Dion, Jeff -- "TANK" Action Bronson ft. Big Body Bes
“A Little Conflict Never Hurt Anybody” The 108 crew is back at it for Season 2, Episode 2! On the pod, the fellas discuss and reflect on the latest and greatest albums, the seemingly overnight ascension of SAINt JHN, T-Pain having to cancel his concert due to low ticket sales, Good Kid MAAD City’s seventh anniversary and how we currently feel about the evolution of Kanye West over the past several years. Friend of the show, Todd Collier even came and kicked it with us. Shout out to TC. What We’re Bumping: Jeff: Joell Ortiz, “Grammy” Marqel: Winning - The Kid Laroi Tommy: Disclosure - Mariah The Scientist David: Cult4Ever Todd: Chance the Rapper feat. Gucci Mane, “Big Fish”
In the first episode of season 2, the 108 boys are back after a brief, seven month hiatus with a whole lot to discuss. To kick things off, the fellas introduce Tommy Whyte -- a local producer who hosted the crew in his garage studio to talk all things hip hop in 2019. Some things we had fun discussing (in chronological order) include: * Top picks for 2019, a nice blend of gritty hip hop, golden era hip hop, new age material and R&B: Freddie Gibbs and Madlib - Bandana, Your Old Droog - It Wasn't Even Close/Transportation, Benny the Butcher - The Plugs I Met, Marlon Craft - Funhouse Mirror and more * YBN Cordae's The Lost Boy, rise to stardom and promising future in the rap game * Jeff predicts that Kendrick Lamar will drop a surprise fall album and the crew weigh in on surprise albums as a rollout strategy * Do young kids think Drake's Care Package was new music? * The crew debates Top 50 lists and where certain artists stand (Kanye, Drake, Common, Pusha T and more) * Rick Ross' legacy and place in rap history * Dreamville's ROTD III album rollout strategy and recording process * Our 2019 pet peeves regarding music * Local Massachusetts artists, why we need to support them and some of our favorites including Millyz, Cousin Stizz, Statik Selektah, Joyner Lucas, Token and more * Final thoughts * Tracks we're bumping right now: * Jeff: Marlon Craft - "Speakin (Intro)", Murs ft. 9th Wonder and Reuben Vincent - "High Noon" * Marqel: Billie Eilish - "Hostage" * Tommy: Cousin Stizz - "Beamin'" * David: YBN Cordae - " Have Mercy"
108 RADIO EPISODE 7 (2019 BRINGS THE DEBATES) by 108
ASTROWORLD TOUR / VERSE OF THE YEAR/ BIG L
THE 108 BOYS ARE BACK TALKING ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THE MUSIC CULTURE FROM THE PAST MONTH
NEW AGE RAPPERS NEED THE ANTICS TO STAY RELEVANT
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