97 Demo Podcast

In this episode of the 97 Demo Podcast, we review some of the biggest album releases in March. Including music from Rosalía, Denzel Curry, Charli XCX, and the Nigo. Headlines on Tap: - The Weeknd replaces Kanye at Coachella (0:0:00) - Intro (0:7:15) - Headlines (0:12:23) - New Releases (0:22:20) - Review Round-Up (1:20:52) - Billboard Highlights (1:31:20) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and react to the 2022 Grammys (0:0:00) - Intro (0:1:12) - Grammys Reaction (0:42:25) - New Releases (0:46:40) - Billboard Highlights (0:49:51) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss some of the best music movies since the start of the pandemic. Documentaries, musicals, movies where music is a story device, we talk about them all. Headlines on Tap: - Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50 (0:0:00) - Intro (0:5:25) - Headlines (0:8:47) - New Releases (0:21:50) - Demo Discussion (1:17:27) - Billboard Highlights (1:27:17) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and review Lil Durk's "7220" and Benny the Butcher's "Tana Talk 4." Headlines on Tap: - Benny the Butcher Shouts Out Lil Durk After Rappers Release Album on Same Day: ‘I Respect the Grind' - Conway the Machine Says He Didn't Read Contract When Signing With Griselda (0:0:00) - Intro (0:6:10) - Headlines (0:11:44) - New Releases (0:18:26) - "Tana Talk 4" Review (0:44:38) - "7220" Review (1:11:37) - Billboard Highlights (1:16:29) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and discuss our favorite rap albums by women. There are so many options to choose from, which ones will we pick? Headlines on Tap: - Travis Scott announces $5M plan for 'actionable change' after deadly Astroworld concert (0:0:00) - Intro (0:3:43) - Headlines (0:8:51) - New Releases (0:15:19) - Demo Discussion (0:58:52) - Billboard Highlights/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and react to the last two parts of the 'jeen-yuhs' documentary, DONDA 2, the "Eazy" music video and Ye's other social media shenanigans. Headlines on Tap: - Billboard Women in Music (0:0:00) - Intro (0:6:40) - Headlines (0:9:49) - New Releases (0:15:39) - Demo Discussion (0:59:53) - Billboard Highlights (1:09:04) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the 97 Demo Podcast, we review some of the biggest album releases in February. Including music from Hippo Campus, Curren$y & The Alchemist, Saba, and the Mistki. Headlines on Tap: - The Weeknd Announces New Immersive TV Special (0:0:00) - Intro (0:4:42) - Headlines (0:8:05) - New Releases (0:11:40) - Review Round-Up (0:48:13) - Billboard Highlights (0:52:40) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts, react to the first part of the newest Kanye West documentary and discuss his latest social media behavior. Headlines on Tap: - Kanye West earns $2.2M in sales since post shunning streaming giants (0:0:00) - Intro (0:6:05) - Headlines (0:10:30) - New Releases (0:15:00) - Demo Discussion (0:57:00) - Billboard Highlights (1:01:50) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts, react to the Super Bowl halftime show & revisit Dr. Dre's second studio album, 2001, and how it changed the landscape of hip hop and music. Headlines on Tap: - Beyoncé and Billie Eilish Nominated for Best Original Song at 2022 Oscars - Questlove Nominated for Best Original Documentary at 2022 Oscars (0:0:00) - Intro (0:4:35) - Headlines (0:7:14) - New Releases (0:13:38) - Demo Discussion (1:12:00) - Billboard Highlights (1:14:16) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter & IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the BLACK history of the Super Bowl halftime show and why Black artists have had a significant voice during this performance over the years Headlines on Tap: - Saba Is Relishing The Few Good Things - MTV (0:0:10) - Intro (0:6:30) - Grant Sharples Interview (0:18:15) - New Releases (0:23:55) - Demo Discussion (0:54:50) - Billboard Highlights (0:57:42) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter and IG! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we interview up-and-coming New York rapper/singer/artist Quinton Brock and discuss his journey in the music industry and new music he's working on Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on IG & Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we review some of the biggest album releases in January. Including music from The Weeknd, FKA Twigs, Earl Sweatshirt and Gunna. Headlines on Tap: - Joni Mitchell says she will follow Neil Young by removing her music from Spotify due to vaccine misinformation (0:02:20) - Intro/Headlines (0:6:20) - New Releases (0:11:00) - Review Round-Up (1:04:30) - Billboard Highlights (1:10:35) - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

Final episode '97 Demo Podcast in 2021! We end our Year-End series and discuss the best albums of the year! A lot of variety! Check it out! See you in 2022! Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we continue our Year-End series and discuss the headlines of the year. We discuss some of the biggest stories this year and how they affected the music industry. 0:02:30 - Main Discussion 1:06:40 - New Releases 1:13:43 - Billboard Highlights 1:16:00 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and begin our Year-End Series. To kick this off, we discuss the artists of the year in 2021 that made huge impacts in and outside of music. 0:07:33 - Main Discussion 1:15:30 - New Releases 1:18:57 - Billboard Highlights 1:21:25 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we interview up-and-coming Atlanta rapper/singer/artist Wiley From Atlanta and discuss his new project "Kingfisher," what went into creating this project, his inspiration and other things! Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Adele's latest studio album "30" and give our thoughts on the album w/ Grant Sharples! Headlines on Tap: - At Last Minute, Ye, Taylor Swift Added as Top Grammy Nominees - Rolling Loud California Announces New Admission Rule Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy - Adele's request leads to Spotify changing ‘shuffle' feature - Grant takes a deep dive into Adele's discography 0:04:15 - Intro/Headlines 0:29:10 - Demo Review 1:07:42 - Grammy Predictions 1:16:40 - Billboard Highlights 1:19:10 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Bruno Mars & Anderson .paak's latest studio album "An Evening With Silk Sonic" and give our thoughts on the album. Headlines on Tap: - Young Dolph Shot Dead at 36 - $750 million lawsuit filed against Travis Scott, Drake on behalf of Astroworld victims - Lawyers: A 'stretch' to hang Astroworld liability on Travis Scott as $3B in lawsuits pile in Public Enemy's Chuck D on Travis Scott - Lil Uzi Vert During Day N Vegas Performance: ‘I Don't Take No Breaks. If It's Getting Bad, Leave' 0:02:30 - Headlines 0:14:30 - Demo Review 0:57:03 - New Releases 1:08:00 - Billboard Highlights 1:12:40 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter!

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the tragedy at the Astroworld festival a week ago and what lead to those events. We also speak with two people who were there and listen to their experiences. Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we interview up-and-coming Philadelphia rapper, NxG and discuss his new album "Outta Here Soon" and what went into creating this project. Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and look back at the 97 Demo Reviews we've done and "rescore" albums based on how we feel about them now. Headlines on Tap: - Vinyl Is Selling So Well That It's Getting Hard to Sell Vinyl - J Balvin apologizes for music video featuring Black women on leashes - AMA nominations are out! 0:05:41 - Intro/Headlines 0:16:27 - Demo Discussion 0:48:57 - New Releases 0:55:00 - Billboard Highlights 1:01:10 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review James Blake's latest studio album "Friends That Break Your Heart" and give our thoughts on the album w/ Grant Sharples! Headlines on Tap: - Only one person has heard Adele's album in full - Recording Academy bars Kacey Musgraves ‘star-crossed' from country album category - James Blake Wants You To Feel Something 0:04:30 - Intro/Headlines 0:19:50 - Demo Review 0:56:16 - New Releases 1:08:23 - Billboard Highlights 1:18:00 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and discuss why do people care so much about album reviews? Headlines on Tap: - How Taylor Swift and her master recordings play into the Virginia race for governor - Something in the Water won't return to Virginia Beach in 2022; creator Pharrell Williams says city is run by ‘toxic energy' 0:09:23 - Headlines 0:20:55 - Demo Discussion 1:09:40 - New Releases 1:21:03 - Billboard Highlights 1:25.55:05 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and discuss the verdicts of R. Kelly's racketeering trial and Britney Spears conservatorship trial. Headlines on Tap: - Adele's Return Possibly Teased with “30” Billboards - Artists Are Selling 'Signed' Digital Album Downloads -- What Does That Even Mean? - Emily Ratajkowski Reportedly Accuses Robin Thicke of Fondling Her During “Blurred Lines” Shoot 0:06:54 - Headlines 0:18:26 - Demo Discussion 1:00:28 - New Releases 1:08:23 - Billboard Highlights 1:12:05 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and discuss the music that has been released the last month. What we were listening to, our favorite albums, songs, and many more. Headlines on Tap: - IDK now owns IDK trademark - Eminem launching “Mom's Spaghetti” restaurant - Fugees Announce Reunion Tour 0:09:00 - Headlines 0:16:48 - New Releases 0:28:20 - Demo Discussion 0:56:10 - Billboard Highlights 0:59:29 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and have another interview in our "97 Demo Profiles" by interviewing up and coming rapper NxG and discussing new music he has coming out and what it's like being a new artist in the industry. Headlines on Tap: - Nicki Minaj's week in review - Drake, Meek Mill, Quavo urge Biden admin to paron non-violent cannabis offenders - Breihan write-up: Baby Keem's big push was anything but organic. Was he ready for it? 0:11:27 - Headlines 0:28:38 - New Releases 0:34:55 - NxG Interview 1:10:19 - Billboard Highlights 1:15:20 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Kanye West's latest studio album "Certified Lover Boy" and give our thoughts on the album and its rollout. Headlines on Tap: - Britney Spears's Father Files to End Her Conservatorship - Kendrick Lamar Appears to Register a Handful of New Songs with ASCAP - Lorde Dropped A Surprise Mini-Album Of 'Solar Power' Tracks In The Māori Language 0:04:51 - Intro/Headlines 0:13:14 - New Releases 0:22:51 - CLB Review 1:18:17 - Billboard Highlights 1:21:39 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Kanye West's latest studio album "Donda" and give our thoughts on the album and its rollout. Headlines on Tap: - DaBaby Meets With Nine HIV-Awareness Organizations - The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Performance Gets Showtime Documentary - VMA's are coming up. Let's vote 0:06:48 - Headlines 0:19:25 - New Releases 0:23:51 - Donda Review 1:18:24 - Billboard Highlights 1:20:22 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Lorde's latest studio album "Solar Power" and give our thoughts on the album featuring guest host Grant Sharples. Headlines on Tap: - Olivia Rodrigo gives Paramore credit - Kanye selling device to customize Donda songs - Nirvana baby suing 0:3:11 - Headlines 0:23:28 - New Releases 0:31:54 - Demo Review 1:06:36 - Billboard Highlights 1:11:15 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Grant) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Grant: @grantsharpies

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and discuss the battle for mental health w/ musician, journalist and mental health survivor Enrique Olmos. He discusses his mental health journey and how other artists struggle with theirs. Headlines on Tap: - Anderson Paak's new tattoo - Kanye v Drake Part 2? - Kendrick Lamar's next album last with TDE 0:8:35 - Demo Discussion w/ Enrique Olmos 0:50:24 - Headlines 1:08:57 - New Releases 1:18:30 - Billboard Highlights 1:21:44 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and kickoff our new series "Journey of New Artist" by interviewing up and coming Singer/Songwriter Gaby Paul and discussing new music she has coming out and what it's like being a new artist in the industry. Headlines on Tap: - Britney Spears' Father Jamie Spears Agrees to Step Down From Conservatorship - Lil Nas X Just Topped DaBaby As Spotify's Most Streamed Male Rapper - Demand for YEEZY Surges 347% Following Kanye's Delay of 'DONDA' 0:4:48 - Gaby Paul Interview 0:41:36 - Headlines 0:48:45 - New Releases 0:58:52 - Billboard Highlights 1:06:56 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Chanel) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Isaiah Rashad's latest studio album "The House Is Burning" and give our thoughts on the album featuring guest hosts, Chanel and Alex Headlines on Tap: - Anthony Fantano gives THIB a 5, Isaiah Rashad responds - Donda still hasn't dropped - Aaliyah's music returns to streaming 0:3:02 - Demo Review 0:58:18 - Headlines 1:18:23 - New Releases 1:22:38 - Billboard Highlights 1:26:05 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Chanel) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Chanel: @nellienelle5

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and discuss DaBaby's homophobic comments that were made during his Rolling Loud Miami set and the bigger issue of Homophobia in rap. Atlanta area DJ babysp1der joins us to give us more insight on this topic. 0:03:35 - Main Discussion/Headlines 1:02:40 - New Releases 1:10:14 - Billboard Highlights 1:14:09 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and discuss Kanye West's listening party for his new album "Donda" and the most popular music in the United States for the first half of 2021. Headlines on Tap: Kanye did it….Again - Hosts listening party in Atlanta - Teases collabs with Jay Z, Pusha T - No album - Kanye West living in Mercedes Benz Stadium 0:04:50 - Headlines/Kanye West Listening Party w/ Asher McGee 0:26:58 - New Releases 0:32:25 - Demo Discussion 1:04:29 - Chart Rundown 1:07:44 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and discuss the morality of posthumous albums. Headlines on Tap: - The National Museum of African American History And Culture Announces The ‘Smithsonian Anthology Of Hip-Hop and Rap - Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 - Shots fired during home invasion at rapper Lil Durk's Atlanta home - Biz Markie dead at 57 0:05:03 - Headlines 0:15:18 - New Releases 0:22:51 - Demo Discussion 0:53:55 - Chart Rundown 0:58:52 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and discuss the gloablization of music in the United States and how the growing popularity of BTS has contribued to it. Headlines on Tap: - Lil Baby arrested in Paris - Britney Spears conservatorship stuff - Brittany Byrd: What happened to protect Black women? 0:05:05 - Headlines 0:16:17 - New Releases 0:28:28 - Demo Discussion 0:57:41 - Chart Rundown 1:00:43 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Tyler, the Creator's seventh studio album "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" and give our thoughts on the album featuring guest host, Chanel Smith. Headlines on Tap: - Drake Wants to Turn His Life Carbon Neutral With Eco-Finance Startup Aspiration - The Weeknd to Star in, Co-Write Cult Series in the Works at HBO With ‘Euphoria' Creator - Young Thug to Make His Acting Debut in Musical Drama 'Throw It Back' - Feds indict rapper Pooh Shiesty, use Instagram pics of cash, car as evidence in robbery case 0:05:15 - Headlines 0:15:01 - New Releases 0:21:06 - Album Review 1:23:38 - Billboard Highlights 1:27:35 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Chanel) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Chanel: @nellienelle5

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review H.E.R.'s debut album "Back of My Mind" and give our thoughts on the album featuring guest host, Lauren Harris. Headlines on Tap: - T-Pain Says Usher's Biting Comment About Auto-Tune 'Started a Four-Year Depression' - Scooter Braun Speaks - Norwegian Firm Creating Doomsday Vault For Music Recordings 0:09:12 - Headlines 0:19:58 - New Releases 0:30:12 - Album Review 1:07:57 - Billboard Highlights 1:12:02 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Lauren) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Lauren: @laurennicolehar

In this episode of the 97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss the pressure placed on a new artist to break into music with up and coming manager Laura Veras. Headlines on Tap: - Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine to launch what could be ‘the coolest high school in America' - Spotify launches Clubhouse competitor - XXL Freshman List announced 0:03:34 - Headlines 0:14:52 - New Releases 0:31:02 - Demo Interview 1:04:15 - Billboard highlights 1:11:25 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the 97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss the top projects of 2021 so far. Headlines on Tap: - June is Black Music Month - Morgan Wallen's radio ban was silently lifted - Lots of album announcements this week 0:05:10 - Headlines 0:10:47 - New Releases 0:24:00 - Demo Discussion 45:55 - Billboard highlights 51:50 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss who we think will be on the Mt. Rushmore of Rap and Pop in the 2020s. Headlines on Tap: - Atlanta-based Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame will celebrate Black artists, culture - Demi Lovato accidentally promotes diet culture after blasting frozen yogurt shop - The Best Albums of 2021 So Far (Complex) 0:04:43 - Headlines 0:20:20 - New Releases 0:28:05 - Demo Discussion 1:06:32 - Billboard highlights 1:08:39 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review Olivia Rodrigo's debut album "SOUR" and give our thoughts on the album featuring Pop music enthusiast Hope. Headlines on Tap: - J. Cole finishes Africa League stint - Rina Sawayama tapped to star in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4' - Rolling Loud Festival announced for December 2021 0:08:16 - Headlines 0:16:40 - New Releases 0:22:40 - Album Review 1:14:17 - Billboard Highliights 1:17:23 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (and Hope '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Hope: @hopium__

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news and review J. Cole's latest album "The Off-Seaon" and give our thoughts on the album. Headlines on Tap: - MusiCares Auctions Rare Amy Winehouse Photo as Charitable NFT controversy - How Much Do Rappers Charge For Features? Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, More - J. Cole Signs Deal With Basketball Africa League's Rwanda's Patriots 0:06:43 - Headlines 0:15:47 - New Releases 0:28:30 - Album Review 1:21:27 - Chart Rundown 1:25:01 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss the power of the lead single. Furthermore, we discuss some of the best and worst lead singles that artists (and their labels) have chosen to introduce fans to their new album. Headlines on Tap: - The Weeknd Doubles Down on Grammy Boycott - Mac Miller's Family Shares Statement Condemning Unauthorized Book Set for Release - Isaiah Rashad on How Addiction and Going Broke Led Him to Move Back Into His Mom's Tennessee Home and Go to Rehab! 0:04:28 - Headlines 0:15:57 - New Releases 0:34:12 - Demo Discussion 1:18:19 - Billboard highlights 1:24:57 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and discuss some of the best music movies of all time. It includes, movies about music, musicals, and movies that are music adjacent. Headlines on Tap: - Grammys Drop Anonymous Nominating Committees After Backlash - Five Charged in Shooting of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker - THE WAIT IS OVAH!!! 0:05:57 - Headlines 0:16:08 - New Releases 0:26:08 - Demo Discussion 1:13:15 - Billboard highlights 1:19:48 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and talk to music reporter Grant Sharples and his interview with Mick Jagger. We also discuss some of the best albums to release during the pandemic Headlines on Tap: - He will rest in peace': Nas, Eve, Swizz Beatz, more honor DMX at emotional memorial service - Demi Lovato blasted a beloved LA fro-yo shop. Big mistake - Eminem Reveals Details of First NFT Event, 'Shady Con' 0:04:54 - Headlines 0:16:17 - New Releases 0:24:49 - Demo Discussion feat. Grant Sharples 1:10:59 - Chart Rundown 1:19:35 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! (Including Grant!) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Grant: @grantsharpies

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and review BROCKHAMPTON's latest album "ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE" and give our thoughts on the album. Headlines on Tap: - Morgan Wallen “working on himself” following racial slur controversy - Spotify unveils new hardware called “Car Thing” - Apple Music Reveals How Much It Pays When You Stream a Song 0:04:00 - Headlines 0:17:36 - New Releases 0:28:32 - Album Review 1:16:49 - Chart Rundown 1:21:43 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and interview Jonathan Mann who creates and song a day and is an expert on NFTs and we discuss what NFTs are, how you use the, and why they have become popular in 2021. Headlines on Tap: - Kanye West Documentary 21 Years in the Making Sells to Netflix for $30M - Can anything stop tech companies from working with will.i.am? - Top Songwriters Call Out Execs & Artists: Open Letter 0:04:08 - Headlines 0:17:38 - New Releases 0:26:40 - Demo Interview w/ Jonathan Mann 1:06:30 - Chart Rundown 1:12:39 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! (and Jonathan Mann!) '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Jonathan: @songadaymann

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and moves in music & charts and revisit The Weeknd's 2020 album, "After Hours," and the success and controversy that came from this album. Headlines on Tap: - Nike's court order takes down Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes' - Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract Reveals Group Will Release Final Two Albums This Year - Drake Demands Ralo Release In Letter To President Biden 0:03:35 - Headlines 0:13:37 - New Releases 0:19:22 - Demo Deep dive 0:59:48 - Chart Rundown 1:05:00 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo! Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest news and review Justin Bieber's latest album "Justice" and give our thoughts on the album. Headlines on Tap: - Freddie Gibbs to Star in New Movie “Down With the King” - Janet Jackson, Nas and LaBelle Songs Archived in Library of Congress - The Weeknd Has New Music Coming Soon — But It'll Be Released As An NFT 0:04:31 - Headlines 0:12:00 - New Releases 0:17:35 - Album Review 1:11:02 - Chart Rundown 1:13:10 - Project of the Week/Outro Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal

In this episode of the '97 Demo Podcast, we discuss the latest music news, releases and during this special episode during Women's History Month we brought on three special guests: Alexis Ditaway, Lena Howard and Jasmyn (Baby Spider) to discuss women in music. Current Events on Tap: - Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Set Records as Women Sweep Grammys - Cardi B defends Grammy's performance - Tory Lanez denied right to speak publicly on Megan Thee Stallion case - Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares Partner To Give Away $1M 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:40 - Headlines 0:31:00 - Demo Discussion 1:44:31 - Project of the Week Be sure to catch all of the latest episodes of the '97 Demo. Follow us on Twitter! Including our guests! '97 Demo: @the97demo Nnamdi: @NnamEgwuon Noah: @noahamcgee_ Avery: @AveryDalal Jasmyn (Baby Spider): @babysp1der Lena: @leanxbean Alexis: @TheLexGabrielle