Aux Cord

"I know it's strange But my brain's gone really insane And I'm off the chain Sipping on a fifth of the Golden Grain I feel like slappin' a nigga today (slap, slap) Slappin' a nigga today I feel like slappin' a nigga today (slap, slap) Slappin' a nigga today Slappin' a nigga today" - Ludacris-- Do we really need to explain what this episode is about? Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, Chris Rock, the slap, the Oscars...etc etc etc #PLUGIN Send us an email to be a part of the show! auxcordcast@gmail.com We're now on TikTok! - @Theauxcordcast Follow us on our social media! Twitter: @auxcordcast @jazzy_miotti @aogotthesauce3 @ANTMAN2K Instagram: @auxcordcast @aogotthesauce3 @jazzy_miotti @antman2k Theme song by @AoGotTheSauce3

"Y'all better not come to my studio with that fake shit Y'all better not come to my funeral with that fake shit Y'all better off realizing there's nothin' that y'all could do wit' me All I ever asked is keep it 8 more than 92 with me, 100, yeah, 100 All I ever asked is 100, yeah, 100 All I ever asked is 100" - Drake-- Welcome back to the Aux Cord! Today marks our 3 year anniversary and our 100th episode! It means a lot to any and everybody who decided to join us on the podcast journey. In this episode we discuss The Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse, Benny the Butcher's new project and who is the best rapper in Griselda, the latest with Kanye West, LL Cool J's "Unhinged Chaotic Behavior", Nicki Minaj's current output of music, and much more! We had a lot of fun on this one and we hope you do too. #PLUGIN Send us an email to be a part of the show! auxcordcast@gmail.com We're now on TikTok! - @Theauxcordcast Follow us on our social media! Twitter: @auxcordcast @jazzy_miotti @aogotthesauce3 @ANTMAN2K Instagram: @auxcordcast @aogotthesauce3 @jazzy_miotti @antman2k Theme song by @AoGotTheSauce3

"Stretchin' the truth, no, I never stress in the booth They feel the pressure, me? I feel like I just left the masseuse Effortless, how I'm skatin' on these records was proof I put your favorite rapper neck in a noose, never lettin' them loose Cole World, the heat'll blast through your speaker He the last of Mohicans, no weaklings last in my sneakers Nigga want me on a song, he gon' see the wrath of the reaper I'm prolly gon' go to Hell if Jesus ask for a feature" - J. Cole-- After a way longer than expected "Winter Break" that started 6 months ago...We're back! Join us as we catch up with each other and what's going on in the current landscape of Hip-Hop. We go over Pusha T's new music, Benny The Butcher & J. Cole, the comedic Verzuz between Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild, everything that is Kanye West, the drama with Slaughterhouse, and more! Feels good to be back and we hope it feels even better to listen! #PlugIn Send us an email to be a part of the show! auxcordcast@gmail.com Follow us on our social media! Twitter: @auxcordcast @jazzy_miotti @aogotthesauce3 @ANTMAN2K Instagram: @auxcordcast @aogotthesauce3 @jazzy_miotti @antman2k Theme song by @AoGotTheSauce3

"And the crazy part about it, there wasn't shit in the yard Shit, I been winnin' a long time, I know they sick of me, y'all Got me switchin' up my flow again, switchin' up my hoe again E'rrybody been changin', got me switchin' up my bro again My dawg did his bid, he came back home and switched his pole again And I ain't even wanna tell him to slide, he tryna go again Once he got active, I said, “Go again,” yeah King in my trenches, I'm not active, all I know is when Tote the blower, this like oh to ten, yeah" - Meek Mill--| Back at you with Track 98 of the Aux Cord! Today we discuss and break down Meek's new album Expensive Pain. How we feel about it overall and how it compares to his other projects. We, then, find ourselves discussing albums packed with features and what that means in regards to streams, image, and success. Furthermore, we, discuss what we feel about Wale's song with J. Cole, Drake blowing up other artists, the next Verzuz match, and more! Lots of real talk on this one! #PlugIn

"It's beauty in the struggle, ugliness in the success Hear my words or listen to my signal of distress I grew up in the city and know sometimes we had less Compared to some of my niggas down the block, man, we were blessed And life can't be no fairytale, no once upon a time But I be goddamned if a nigga don't be tryin'" - J. Cole--| Welcome back to the Aux Cord podcast! We on track 97 and have much to discuss! We start by covering Fat Joe Verzuz Ja Rule. As expected, Ja Rule took home the win and both of them out on a great show. We, also, take the time to give J. Cole his flowers after we cover his latest freestyle. Diddy and Jermaine Dupri also spark up more anticipation over their possible Verzuz match. We take the time to break down exactly how that would go plus throw in the possibility of Dr. Dre. There's a lot to cover and much more where that came from! #PlugIn

"He say he like that Laffy Taffy He so goofy, call me daddy He go stupid, he go daffy Introduce me to his papi He can never live without me I'm so real, I'm never cappin' If he got it like that, like that I can take it, take it there 'Cause my Booty so big (Work), Lord, have mercy" - Chlöe-- Welcome to the Aux Cord! In today's episode we discuss Chloe Bailey's newest single and go over the backlash and support of her "Image". We, go on to unanimously agree on who we think will win between Fat Joe and Ja Rule in the upcoming verzuz. Additionally, we 50's latest antics, future verzuz possibilities, Drake's best intros and more! Also, the show couldn't end without us talking about Kendrick's bizarre "Top of The Morning" verse lol. #PLUGIN

"You over there in denial, we not neck and neck It's been a lot of years since we seen you comin' correct Man, fuck a "Respectfully," I just want my respect They tried to label me mean, I say what I mean People that could've stayed on the team They played in-between Clouds is hanging over you now, 'cause I'm reigning supreme Some of these niggas say what they mean, it ain't what it seems Had to pull my niggas out the mud like I'm trainin' Marines You niggas hot to them little kids, you ain't famous to me Told you I'm aimin' straight for the head, not aiming to please I could give a fuck about who designing your sneakers and tees Have somebody put you on a Gildan, you play with my seed Trust me, there's some shit you really gotta come see to believe That's why your people not believers, they all leavin' ya That's why you buyin' into the hype that the press feedin' ya You know the fourth level of jealousy is called media Isn't that an ironic revelation? Give that address to your driver, make it your destination 'Stead of just a post out of desperation This me reachin' the deepest state of my meditation While you over there tryna impress the nation Mind's runnin' wild with the speculation Why the fuck we peacemakin', doin' the explanations If we just gon' be right back in that bitch without hesitation? But let me digress on behalf of the association I'll play it cool with you, then mark a nigga like Copenhagen See, they gettin' loose with the line like open cages In the La Ferrari, my emotions racin', dancin' out a condo, ocean bathin' Niggas textin' "Bro," but we are not of no close relation I was down to give these niggas credit, but hold the payment Somehow I'm the greatest in the game, to my own amazement The greatest in the world, there's no debatin' You boys 'bout to wheel me to defeat like we rollerbladin' Far as the Drake era, man, we in the golden ages Look at the total wages And look at the heroes fallin' from grace in their older ages If we talkin' top three, then you been slidin' to third like stolen bases Toss around Rollies with frozen faces They used to tell me back in the day, "Boy, you're going places" Never understood where I could really take it" - Drake-- Yall know what this episode is about...no need for formalities. #PLUGIN

"Paper plane, Laker game, Novocaine (Novocaine) Head shot, Drizzy, man, you know the aim (Grrrt) Niggas prayin' that I spare 'em like a bowling lane (Woo, woo) Yeah, like Mike (Like Mike) Corleone (Corleone), sporty flow (Sporty flow) I done done it all, it's like I'm Shawty Lo (Shawty) All these fools I'm beefin' that I barely know Forty-five, forty-four (Burned out), let it go 'Ye ain't changin' shit for me, it's set in stone" - Drake-- Welcome back! We have reached track 94 of the Aux Cord! In today's episode we start by discussing the shortening of song length. If songs seem like they were longer in the past...it's because they were. We get into what shorter songs means for the music industry and why artists and labels are leaning in the direction. Following that, we get into the latest in Drake vs Kanye, Kendrick's final album on TDE, Lil Mo appreciation and much more! We end the episode by randomly discussing our favorite Disney/Pixar movies and singing songs from them. I Promise it happened organically lol. #PlugIn

"What they talkin 'bout? Me Who they talkin' 'bout? Me All they talkin' bout is... (Me) Uh What they talkin 'bout? Me Who they talkin' 'bout? Me All they talk about is... (Me)" - Jadakiss-- It's been a while but we're back with another Interlude episode. After an intro involving another Walmart VS Target convo, we get the real discussion started. We begin with a conversation regarding the new Lizzo and Cardi B track. That propels us into a string of reflective convos about ourselves, our worth, our strengths, our weaknesses, and all around characteristics. Jasmine explores her lack of patience, AO explores the dynamics of his past relationships, and Ant explores his stubbornness. We break ourselves down to build ourselves up in, what may be, the most introspective episode we've ever recorded. Nothing like healthy conversation! #PlugIn

"It's the J-A-D-A I got beef with the feds and the D-A I got footage in the game press replay I got bitches in the club all over me ma take it e-asy" - Jadakiss-- Welcome back to another episode of the Aux Cord! We at track 93! In today's episode we have the honor of discussing the Lox VS Dipset Verzuz. We give our takes while also celebrating Jadakiss' MC master class that was his performance. Next, we cover Nas' King Disease 2 album which didn't disappoint in the slightest! We're still trying to figure out what in the world Kaye and Drake are doing with these album releases. More so Kanye than Drake. Come get your daily dose of hip hop! #PlugIn

"I am just an icon living I am just an icon living, living I-I-Icon living (Woo) I am just an icon living, living I am just an i-i-icon (Woo)" - Jayden Smith-- We're back with track 92! In today's episode we discuss what makes an Icon. What makes an icon, who is an icon, and has the criteria for one changed in the last couple of decades. This convo was inspired by Da Baby's recent drama. His comments on the stage of Rolling Loud has caused an uproar in the industry and he seems to be losing supporters and opportunities by the day. We also discuss representation VS over saturation in regards to the sexualization of gay culture in media. Lastly, rumor has it Drake may be dropping the same day as Kanye. That prompts a discussion on the difference between the two, sales, and who Kanye is as it pertains to his status as a hip hop icon. This is a convo we're proud of and we hope you are too. Feel free to send us any feedback on how you may feel about what you heard. #PlugIn

“Damn Yeezy and Hov, Where the hell ya been? Niggas talkin real reckless: stuntmen I adopted these niggas, Phillip Drummond 'em Now I'm bout to make them tuck they whole summer in“ - Kanye West— Track 91 is live! We start this one talking about Rolling Loud and our personal experiences with festivals. Next, we tackle Kanye and his missing album. Shouldn't we all be used to this from him by now? Who actually thought it would release on time? Is the Throne making a comeback? I guess we'll see… Additionally, we cover Our excitement over Dipset Verzuz The Lox, Lil Nas X, Lupe VS Royce, Pop Smoke, and more! It's a quick one but a substantial one! Plug in!

"I gave these bitches they flowers, ayy Now they can suck one thousand eggs I sip too much Powerade Now I'm like, "Mo'fucker, bow to me" I'on give a fuck 'bout a fake fan Sayin' you mad, you proud of me While y'all asses up in arms Don't forget to go down on me Bitch have a seat in a Ottoman Y'all hoes mad you ain't got a man You missin' out on all the fun (yeah) Mo'fucker, you could die today" - Doja Cat-- Welcome to Track 90! In this episode we discuss Nicki's issue and/or non issue with other ladies in the industry. From Doja to Meg, Cardi, Kim, or Bia, it seems like the list goes on and on. Does Nicki need drama in order to draw attention to her music or is she truly the one being attacked? Additionally, we discuss what a Nicki Verzuz Kim battle would actually look like, who would win in an Aaliyah Verzuz Mya battle, 50 Cent being a potentially amazing executive producer, Coi Leray's XXL "Freestyle", T Pain's viral rant, and more! Also, we take a stab at how 50 Cent would sound over a drill beat and it's ridiculous lol. #PLUGIN

"Ye ain't riding (ye ain't riding) Ye ain't bumping like I'm bumping Ye ain't saying nuthin homie Ye ain't fresh azimiz Ye ain't got it (ye ain't got it) You don't keep it thugging like I keep it thugging Lil buddy you ain't fresh azimiz" - Bow Wow Welcome to track 89! We start this episode discussing our reactions to the Bow Wow vs Soulja Boy Verzuz. We, next, get into the latest music releases by Doja Cat, Her, and Tyler The Creator. Finally, we get into our usual round up of Verzuz and who we think could potentially be a good match up. This was a good one! #PlugIn

"Let's talk about who I am Blond bee, find me in the hood with my peoples Love y'all, hate the rest of y'all that I can see through Above that, I can't feel nothin' unless it's lethal Testin' your moves, never that, make no position fetal, uh" - Eve Aaaaaaaaand we're back with Track 88! We've been getting some cool things together behind the scenes for you guys that we can't wait to share. In this episode we cover Eve Verzuz Trina, the future Verzuz battle between Bow Wow and Soulja Boy(which will be hilarious), upcoming new music from Rick Ross, the greatest Tyrese meme ever, Usher having HD facetime in the You Don't Have To Call video for some reason, and much more! We also discuss Freeway's opening line to every song he's featured on and his sometimes, unorthodox rhyme scheme lol. Plug in!

“This shit too easy for me now Nigga, Cole been goin' plat' since back when CDs was around What you sold, I tripled that, I can't believe these fuckin' clowns Look how everybody clappin' when your thirty-song album do a measly hundred thou' If I'm bettin' on myself, then I'll completely double down If you hated on a nigga, please don't greet me with a pound I be stayin' out the way, but if the beef do come around Could put a M right on your head, you Luigi brother now” - J Cole Aaaaand we’re back with track 87! After a super brief intro we get right into it. Gotta start things off with our excitement about J Cole’s new project. We immediately follow that with our excitement over Nicki, Wayne and Drake’s new song. Felt refreshing to hear high level lyricism from some of the giants again. Later, we dig into more drama between crews. The supposed issues between Meek and Rick Ross and the highly publicized breakup of The Joe Budden podcast. We take our time to break it all down! One more thing...why in the world would Fat Joe call DJ Khaled the Quincy Jones of Hip-Hop? Gotta be drugs. Plug In!

"Sorry, that's another B Haters still ain't recover from the other B Mm, that's a double B Nah that's a triple B, can't forget 'bout the other Bey (Hey)" - Jay-Z Back again with Track 86! This episode begins with a look at the artists who have made way more than one "Debut" project. That, then, leads into our review on DJ Khaled's new album and how we feel about his projects overall. We cover Young Thug's run and influence, Lil Baby's evolution as an artist, some guilty pleasure rapper's we enjoy, and we try and figure out what happened to Rich Homie Quan....because we miss him lol. Oh yeah....yall like that new Jay-Z and Nas track? ...dont't lie. Plug In

"Now you can tell from my everday fits, I ain't rich So cease and desist with them tricks (tricks) I'm just another black man caught up in the mix (mix) Trying to make a dollar out of fifteen cents (A dime and a nickel) Just cause I'm a freak don't mean that we could hit the sheets Baby I can see, that you don't recognize me I'm Shock G, the one who put the satin on your panties" - RIP SHOCK G! Welcome to Track 85! After a brief debate on if waffles, pancakes, or french toast is the better breakfast food; we jump right in! In today's episode we discuss what the definition of soul music really is and how it relates to all genres and artists. Is it strictly the lyrics? Is it how it sounds sonically? Is it both? Can soul music only be for black artists or can it be a part of multiple backgrounds and sounds? We, also break down what makes a hip-hop artist "Lyrical" and what makes that different from being "Technical". Tune in and let us learn you something right quick! #PlugIn

"You know when I was close to the ledge I'd probably be in the wedge With this bare Spanish mami playin' 'tween my legs Then I'm off to get choke and smoke one a them dreads And get that bitch from '89 that gave us up to the feds" - Black Rob(RIP) We back live with Track 84! First and foremost RIP to Black Rob. Prayers go out his his loved ones. It's beena rough 2 weeks for hip hop...smh. After giving our condolences we move on with the show. Discussions include, Safari being annoying, Papoose freestyling about literally anything, who we'd like to have an interview with, what a discussion with Rick Ross would entail, who should go track for track with LL Cool J in a Verzuz match, and much more! Quick question....Classic fires, curly fries, waffle fries, or crinkle cut fries? ONE GOTTA GO! #PlugIn

"Now if I take what he gave me and I, use it right (uh-huh) In other words if I listen and, use the light (uh-huh) Then what I say will remain here, after I'm gone Still here, on the strength of a song, I live on (hmm) No second-guessin' on what I stood for, I was good for Stoppin niggas from killin' each other in the hood war (uh) Comin through showin' love, throwin' up (uh) Them cats not throwin' love, you know whassup (what?) Dark man baby, that's my name And I gots to be the realest nigga (uh) up in this game 'Cause ain't no shame, they don't make 'em like, this no more Real to the core, big heart but built for war I stand for what I believe in Even if what I believe in stops me from breathin' Relatives grievin', but I ain't went nowhere Listen to the song (c'mon) I'm right there" - DMX - FAME Rest in Peace to the LEGEND DMX #Plug In

"See I'm gonna give it to you straight, so you don't ask anymore You don't really want what you asking me for It's a war (ugh), when it's on it's on, when I'm long (what) Till I'm gone and I ain't got long But while I'm here, (ugh) y'all niggas gonna burn Peep how I finished money (what) and y'all niggas gonna learn All this fucking week you've been talking about that driveby And ain't did nothing but drive by Listen shorty I'm telling you this for your own good (uhh) everybody is the man in they own hood, for real" - DMX After a short Spring Break we are BACK with Track 82! We'd like to start this episode off by sending prayers to DMX. X suffered a drug overdose and has been hospitalized. Latest reports say he's in grave conditions and we are all hoping for a healthy recovery. Following that somber start, we get into the latest and possibly the most legendary Verzuz battle. Earth Wind and Fire go hit for hit with The Isley Brothers and we celebrate the timeless music that has been the soundtrack to every cookout, weekend house cleaning, cooking music, and block party for as long as we can remember. To top it all off, it was hosted by Steve Harvey....y'all already know how much we love Steve Harvey on this show. This episode is a roller coaster. Prayers up for DMX. Plug in!

“But everyday, hey, wasn't lemonade I was afraid, once a nigga graduate Would I be okay? So I prayed and I prayed It's Rihanna, nigga My constellation in space Warp speed, Doctor Spock couldn't chase“ - Rihanna— Welcome back and prepare for track 81! Today we’re keee to discuss the latest on Kirk Franklin, the amazing deal Timbaland and Swizz made with Verzuz, the “Dark Energy” that is Trey Songz, why Pharrell seems to have a “demanding old man” style of performing now a days, and much more. We have a lot of fun on this one. Plug in!

"Lemme get a lemon pepper order, please You gotta have the link before you order these Dockin' jet skis in the Florida Keys We all grateful for Weezy, but no one more than me You just found a bottle with the messages These days, fame is disconnected from excellence Half the time, I gotta ask niggas what they profession is Ushered a generation in, these are where my confessions live" - Drake-- Track 80 is here and we have much to discuss! We review Drake's "Spooky Hours 2" project and why he's easily one of the most quotable rappers of all time. We give praise to Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak's new single for bringing back the soul sound that seemed to be long gone from the music industry. Additionally , we discuss Pusha T's rumored upcoming new album, Pharrell and Kanye West's contributions to artist's music(whether they like it or not), how we'd react to Swizz Beatz being our pilot on a plane, and a scenario in which Ocho Cinco is giving Drake and Rick Ross clearance to make an album together. We finalize the episode by giving Jay-Z his accolades fo his newest business deals and being an overall positive figure for the culture outside of just hip hop. It's an important convo to have. Plug In!

“Hip-Hop better wake up, the bed to make ups Some of y'all be faker than a drag on make up Got issues to take up, before we break up Like Elektra let go Miss Anita Baker I love Jacob but jewelry won't fix my place up Gotta stay up, studio nights to cake up Now check my flavor, rich folks is now my neighbors I got cable, now check out how I made my paper Hip-Hop don't stop, be my Lifesaver Like Kobe and Shaq if they left Lakers I'm like an elevator DJ on the crossfader Black people wake up and see your ass later” - Missy Elliott— Welcome to track 79! In today’s episode we discuss Missy Elliott’s influence on the current women of hip hop. Do you think she’s the blueprint for simple lyricism with amazing visuals? We also discuss relevancy and what that means in terms or artist of the current day and yesteryear. Further topics include lyricism vs penetrating lyrics, our current listening habits, and moments we remember in our musical history. Plug in!

"Scorpion bricks, way before Aubrey’s double disc .40 on my lap, clap, sound like 40 did the mix Filtered bass, sift coke like the Michelin star chef Chef kiss to my wrist, I go dummy with my left IRS on my dick tryna audit all my checks, it’s too late You know they hate when you become more than they expect You let them crackers storm your Capitol, put they feet up on your desk And yet you talkin’ tough to me, I lost all my little respect" - Jay Z-- Welcome to track 78 of the Aux Cord! This episode begins with a discussion about what should be taught in public schools and what shouldn’t. We come to the conclusion that we’ve never needed a protractor in our lives. Later we discuss why we feel Disney could do a Verzuz with their movie music, why Phil Collins is a goat, the latest Meek Mill drama, Meg Thee Stallions latest Bazaar magazine shoot, why we miss good movie soundtracks, and much more! If there’s something you want us to address in the future hit us up at auxcordcast@gmail.com! Plug in!

"Look what you made me do, look what I made for you Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you When you first come in the game, they try to play you Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you From Marcy to Madison Square To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yeah)" - Jay Z-- Welcome to track 77! Today we delve into the controversy over Cardi B's new single "Up". We, also, discuss classic albums in other genres other than hip hop, Drake's Certified Lover Boy album possibilities, legends attending Verzuz matches, how we feel about Meg The Stallion's new video, and much more! Additionally, we delve back into what we think life at Jay-Z and Beyonce's house is like....seems pretty obvious to us lol. Plug in!

"'Memba them good ol' block parties and cookouts, everybody on the block party and cookout Nobody get shot during the cookout Maybe a fight niggas box during the cookout Niggas laugh, shout, during the cookout Damn! How you get knocked out during the cookout?" - Juelz Santana-- We back with track 76! In today’s episode we discuss the long delayed Ashanti VS Keyshia Cole battle. We, then discuss our opinion on the rumored Verzuz battles that may or may not be in the works. Later, we discuss whether there’s room for certain white or pop acts in the culture of verzuz. Additional topics include the latest on Meg and Tory, the recent drama surrounding Danileigh and DaBaby, and more! Plug in!

"Nah, but 40 told me to do me And don't listen to anybody that knew me 'Cause to have known me would mean that there's a new me And if you think I changed in the slightest, could've fooled me Boy, and to my city I'm the 2-3 Drug dealers live vicariously through me I quit school and it's not because I'm lazy I'm just not the social type and campus life is crazy Understand, I could get money with my eyes closed Lost some of my hottest verses down in Cabo So if you find a Blackberry with the side scroll Sell that mothafucker to any rapper that I know" - Drake-- Track 75 is live! In this episode we give Sean Paul his props and give our reasons as to why he deserves a Verzuz match. Following that, Jazzy Miotti explains why she's a perfect choice to play Mary J Blige in her upcoming biopic. Additionally, we discuss Funkmaster Flex's recent comments on Drake and Jay-Z, and what Jay-Z's twitter password probably is. This episode also begins with us trying to figure out why Macy Gray plays the same kind of roll in any movie she's casted in. Plug In!

"I used to give a, fuck, now I could give a fuck less What do I think of success? It sucks, too much press I'm stressed Too much cess, depressed, too upset It's just too much mess, I guess I must just blew up quick (yes) Grew up quick (no) was raised right Whatever you say is wrong, whatever I say is right" - Eminem-- Happy New Year and welcome back to the Aux Cord! We’re so eager to start the convo that we completely skip the intro on this one. We discuss new albums, our favorites from 2020, the ongoing cancel culture conversation, artists overlooked for their creativity, and much more! The episode rounds off with our thoughts on the terrorist(and that IS what they are) attack on the capitol building, and a healthy convo about resolutions and overall fulfillment. It’s a good one! Plug in!

"From the beginning to the end Losers lose, winners win This is real, we ain't got to pretend The cold world that we in is full of pressure and pain Enough of me, nigga, now listen to Game" - 50 Cent-- We got a topic filled discussion for you on Track 73! At the very top of the episode we gotta shout out @jordanflahertymusic for always sending music to our email and keeping us up to date on his projects. We jump into this episode discussing the E-40 and Too $hort verzuz battle. Following that, we take the time to debunk the Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton battle that was going around the social media outlets. That didn't stop us from debating who would win in that battle though. Additionally, we go over rapper's "motivational posts", Eminem's new album and how is music is received in the current climate of hip-hop, 50 Cent VS The Game Verzuz playlists, Rowdy Rebel's release from prison, the NY drill sound, and more! We also randomly figure out what a KC vs AZ battle would be like lol. Plug in!

"It's the key to life. Money, power, and respect. Whatchu' need in life. Money, power, and respect. When you eatin' right. Money, power, and respect. Help you sleep at night. You'll see the light. It's the key to life." - Lil Kim-- Waisting no time getting into it on track 72! We begin with the upcoming Verzuz battle between Ashanti and Keisha Cole. We follow up with how we feel about some rumored upcoming battles and who we think we come out on top. Additionally, we discuss Teyana Taylor's retirement, apple music's 2020 replay, and much more! Plug In!

"Dawg, it can't be G.O.O.D. music the Grammy Family A little bit a stuntin', flickin', dawg, it ain't deep I'm only tryin' to spend what they claim you can't keep Before you die so I make sure I stay on the Chi side Like Lake Shore Drive, The Grammy Family" - Kanye West-- Back with track 71! We start off with a random convo about Ice Cube and the fact that Nickelodeon's All That used to have legit gangster rappers performing for kids. We then, move on to the release of Lil Wayne's No Ceilings 3 and discuss whether people are checking for Wayne the way they used to. Additionally, we go over Young Thug's Andre 3000 comments, Tyson VS Roy Jones, and an extensive breakdown of the latest Grammy controversy. Not a long episode, but a substantial one. Plug in!

"I'm the realest nigga in here you already know Got trapper of the year four times in a row (what they give you?) A lifetime supply of baking soda clientele A Rolly Watch, two pots and three scales Can get bout 50 and a Hummer The birds fly down south to Georgia for the summer Money, hoes, cars, clothes Coke prices up and down like six-fours Just 'cause I'm fly like a helicopter The fed rallies on my tail call 'em bird watchers Minus the bullshit life's great Just got a camera in the peach in my license plate" - Jeezy-- Welcome to Track 70! After a nice palette cleanser that was last week's Interlude, we jump right back into hip hop. We start off with Jeezy VS Gucci, which was clearly the most tension filled Verzuz battle yet. We, then , move on to Meek, Meg, and Jeezy's newest album releases and give our review on what we heard. Following, we discuss artists at the beginning of their career verses how they are currently, inspirational hip hop groups and much more! Also...if you had to choose between Anthony Hamilton and Charlie Wilson...who's house would you eat thanksgiving dinner at? We break it down so you don't have to! Plug In!

"Whether it's legal or illegal Whether you valet or a boss, we born equal You know the root of all evil They say it's money, but money help people" - 2 Chainz-- It's been a while since we hit yall with an Interlude so we felt we'd do just that! Actually...this was a normal episode that somehow became an interlude and we just kept talking. We cover Ant's status as Playstation 5 royalty, AO new title as City Boy, Jasmine growing up covered in vaseline, women performing armed robberies on their significant others for their hoodies, Plies' stand out lyrics and MUCH more randomness. Also...would yall agree that there's an old people accent that kicks in as you age? Listen to us break it down. Plug in!

"Damn, this shit could go on a tape Bitches lovin' my drive, I never give it a break Give these niggas the look, the verse, and even the hook That's why every song sound like Drake featurin' Drake" - Drake-- Welcome to Track 68! We start this episode discussing Beyonce's Ivy Park clothing line and the selling power of high profile celebrities. Following that, we discuss the untimely passing of King Von and the affect the street rap lifestyle has on the youth. We, then, using Nicki Minaj as a springboard, discuss seasoned artists' abilities to stay relevant and their practices used to do so. Theres a constant battle for attention between all media and typically an artist needs to be of a certain caliber or find that perfect mixture between talent and timing. If Hov released Reasonable Doubt in 2020 instead of 1996, we believe it wouldn't be held in the same high regard. We elaborate more on that during the episode. Congrats to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on the presidential election, and RIP to King Von. Plug in!

"And no I ain't get shot up a whole bunch of times Or make up shit in a whole bunch of lines And I ain't animated, like say a, Busta Rhymes But the real shit you get when you bust down my lines Add that to the fact I went plat' a bunch of times Times that by my influence On pop culture I'm supposed to be number one on everybody's list We'll see what happens when I no longer exist Fuck this" - Jay Z-- Welcome to track 67! In today's episode we start off with how we spent Halloween. We follow with our thoughts on Busta's new album, artists with amazing mixtapes and/or singles but average or under appreciated albums, the latest on Tory and Meg and how we're tired of talking about them, the hip hop lines we find ourselves reciting to ourselves often, the fact that Jay Z is probably the most quotable rapper of all time, and much more! Ant also fills us in on the launch of his new gaming podcast Save Before Quitting @saveb4quitting ! Make sure to follow and support. Plug In!

"Sick of gettin' in fights with niggas less educated Sick of gettin' advice from niggas who never made it (Ooh) Sick of bein' polite to people with lesser patience Oftentimes, I wonder where I would be if I never made it The hatin' always comes from niggas That wish they had all your blessings or the clout (True) And bad vibes forever, but I'm destined on this route (Yeah) I'm startin' to understand that shit that X was talkin' ‘bout (Word)" - Joyncer Lucas-- Welcome to Track 66! Right out the gate we stumble into a random convo about Jhene Aiko was probably like in high school for some reason. Following that, we discuss Saweetie's recent comments about her stance on relationships in relation to a Birkin Bag, we review Ty Dolla Sign and Joyner Lucas' recent projects, discuss Drake's promotion of his upcoming project, T.I Verzuz Jeezy, and much more! Plug In!

“I'm from where the beef is inevitable, summertime's unforgettable Boosters in abundance, buy a half-price sweater new Your world was everything, so everything you said you'd do You did it, couldn't talk about it if you ain't live it I'm from where niggas pull your card, and argue all day about Who's the best MC's, Biggie, Jay-Z, or Nas?” - Jay-Z— Aaaaaaand we’re back with track 65! We take it pretty easy at the start of this episode. We discuss Top 5 favorite artists, the update on Meg and Tory, and T.I and Benny The Butcher’s new albums. The main event kicks in when we begin discussing what we think some of your favorite artists smell like in real life.....I promise it’s more entertaining than it sounds lol. Plug in!

"Ask around Atlanta, Savage known to let it bang-bang (bang) Gang-gang, get a nigga stabbed in the chain gang Lieutenant like I'm Dan Wayne, bring the major pain-pain Candle-light, falsified, fish fried, gang gang All I know is A-B-C-D-E-F-G shit When I'm with the chopper, watch a nigga get seasick Throwin' up the pyramid, like I'm from Egypt The hunnid round see-through, y'all so see-through" - 21 Savage-- Back to your regularly scheduled program with Track 64! For starters we review 21 Savage and Bryson Tiller’s latest projects. More specifically, we discuss the fact that Morgan Freeman narrated 21’s project and how his narration would work in real life. We follow with updates on the Tory/Meg saga. Tory seems to be out here as if it’s business as usual, which raises the question; is he innocent or just that full of himself? Additionally, we discuss Drake & Sza, and we answer an email from @audioburns regarding the affect social media has on hip hop and it’s younger artists and listeners. It’s a packed one. Plug in!

“Everything is changin' Friends turn to strangers, friends turn to dangers Friends ain't your friends if they givin' ultimatums Flippin' all the pages, dip off in the Range, oh I done been through all these stages” - Tory Lanez— After another action-packed, food related story of survival and perseverance from Jazzy Miotti, we get Track 63 rollin! Spoiler alert....this whole damn episode is spent covering Tory Lanez’ latest album “Daystar” and how we really feel about his approach to “breaking his silence”. Forreal....whole ass episode. We keep the convo constructive and we hope you find it intriguing. If you’d like to comment on any of our opinions feel free to hit us up. We really want some feedback on this one. We’ll address any and everything in next week’s pod. Plug in!

"Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts French vanilla, butter pecan, chocolate deluxe Even caramel sundaes is getting touched And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up" - Method Man-- After an in depth, Chic-Fil-A related intro we get right into track 62! We take a deep dive on AO’s love for the music of Brent Faiyaz and his comparisons to Bryson Tiller. That leads us into a discussion on the relationship between Neo Soul and traditional R&B. We outline the traditional Neo Soul artist uniform (cap, tan jacket, fitted jeans, scarf, and flat Aldo-esq sneakers). Wrapping up the show we get into “Faming barrel in an alley” rap. You already know the kind of rap we talking about lol. Plug in!

"The IRS want they fifty plus our tithe Man, that's over half of the pie I felt dry, that's on God That's why I charge the prices that I charge I can't be out here dancin' with the stars" - Kanye West— Track 61 kicks in with no delay!....or proper intro for that matter. We immediately get into a celebrity breakup convo sparked by the recent split of Cardi B and Offset. That leads us into a discussion about a list circulating twitter that consists of the 100 greatest active rappers. Spoiler alert.. we disagree completely. We also discuss Patti Labelle Verzuz Gladys Knight, rappers going on dancing with the stars, the best rappers turned actors, and much more! Plug in!

"Me, I can't break a commitment (no) I done seen people fuck up the whole team 'cause they couldn't play they position Talking about they didn't mean it, bitch You know the road to hell was paved with good intentions" - Big Sean-- We keeping things rolling with Track 60! We start by reviewing Big Sean’s Detroit 2 album and discuss whether it lived up to everything we thought it would be. That lead us to wondering if another TWENTY88 album would be able to live up to the first. Later, we go back to talking about 90s sitcoms like we always seem to do. After singing amazing renditions of our favorite theme songs, we deep dive on how the music industry may change or enhance the kind of person you are(for better or worse). Lastly, if you could meet anyone in the industry, who would it be and why? We give our answers on the pod. Plug in!

"I just cry for no reason, I just pray for no reason I just thank for the life, for the day, for the hours and another life breathin' I did it all 'cause it feel good You could live it all if you feel bad Better live your life We are running out of time" - SZA-- We’re back with track 58! In this episode there’s a lot to cover. We start with paying our respects to Chadwick Boseman and identifying the impact he’s had on the culture, his loved ones and the film industry. We continue on by discussing our reactions to the Brandy Vs Monica battle, Big Sean’s upcoming album, Nas’ King’s Disease album, ASAP Ferg, the disrespecrful overlooking of Lil Mo's career, and much more! One more thing...let people like what they like and dislike what they dislike. It’s important. Plug in!

“Sometimes I'm over-black, even my clothes are black Cash Money with the white tee and the soldier rag We goin' ultra black, unapologetically black The opposite of Doja Cat, Michael Blackson black We goin' ultra black, I gotta toast to that We don't fold or crack (Nas, Nas) Occasion, we rose to that, fuck goin' postal We goin' ultra black” - Nas Another week, another episode! Welcome to Track 58. Lots to discuss this week! We start with the random meet up of Steve Harvey and Kanye West at a Chic-Fil-A. After picking on Steve for a while we get into Taye Diggs and his recent and “strange” antics in social media, The Fresh Prince reboot, Nas VS Doja Cat, Cyhi ghost writing for Travis Scott, and much more! We also discuss which cultural dances are retired and go down in the hall of fame. Plug in!

"Nowadays, it looks like talk is all these niggas 'bout Seems like the smallest pockets always have the biggest mouth And being broke is a joke, I know I shouldn't laugh That's why I come for everything they said I couldn't have Before I go, only thing I want to mention is... Money ain't the root of all evil now, attention is" - Fabolous-- We’re back after a short 2 week break to discuss the growing list of events and topics. We have yet another discussion about internet outrage in relation to Meg and Cardi’s WAP video. We, also discuss Rick Ross & 2 Chainz’ Verzuz battle, Moesha, Beyonce, J Cole, and much more! We missed you guys and hope the feeling is mutual! Plug in!

"I feel like there's still niggas that owe me checks I feel like there's still bitches that owe me sex I feel like this but niggas don't know the stress I lost the only girl in the world that know me best I got the money and the fame and that don't mean shit I got the Jesus on a chain, man that don't mean shit 'Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace I need just at least one of Russell's nieces on..." - Kanye West-- Mad stuff to get to on Track 56! We briefly discuss Pop Smoke’a deluxe album, and the whole Meg & Tory Situation. We then get into Kanye’s ridiculous and concerning rally comments. That leads us into a y’all about legacy and what you’ll be remembered for once it’s all said and done. The meat of the show is dedicated to our predictions on the DMX and Snoop versuz battle. The battle that seems like it’s only a thing because of their dog personas. It’s a packed one but an important one. Plug in!

"I want a real love, dark skinned and Aunt Viv love That Jada and that Will love That leave a toothbrush at your crib love And you ain't gotta wonder whether that's your kid love Nigga I don't want no bitch from reality shows Out of touch with reality hoes Out in Hollywood bringin' back 5 or 6 hoes Fuck em' then we kick em' to the door Nigga you know how it go" - J Cole-- Let’s get it out of our system right now so we don’t have to say it again....ENTANGLEMENT. Now that that’s out of the way, we can welcome you to Track 55! We, obviously, have to start this episode off with Will and Jada. How could we not? We also cover the arrest of the suspects connected to Pop Smoke’s murder, and the ongoing battle that is Pusha vs Drake. Additionally, we cover “Woke” culture on social media and everyone’s apparent need to stand in their problematic soapbox. Also, shout out to @jsansimusic and @jordanflahertymusic for their emails. Check them out. Plug in!

"It's Pop Smoke, niggas know me Keep two fours like I'm Kobe Is you ridin' or you hidin'? If you slidin', then you owe me (Owe me) Run up, catch cold feet Niggas act tough then call police I don't make friends, yeah, I make bands Want some Ray-Bans 'cause I'm a OG" - Pop Smoke-- We have a lot to cover on track 54! We hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. With that, and the whirlwind of different things happening in the industry we decided to give y’all a week off while we so can catch up on it all. For starters we had to make sure to give Pop Smoke props for his new album and executive production of 50 Cent. We, also couldn’t skip over the Fab vs Jadakiss Verzuz battle. Why Kiss do him like that? There’s also NO way we couldn’t cover the madness that is Jada Pinkett and August Alsina. There’s a lot to cover and we appreciate everyone who listens! Plug in!

"I'm on some "Fuck a retweet, " most people is sheep You got all the answers but how you gon' reach? If I could make one more suggestion respectfully I would say it's more effective to treat people like children Understandin' the time and love and patience that's needed to grow This change is inevitable but ain't none of us seen this before Therefore we just gotta learn everything as we go" - J Cole— Track 53 is live! First off, can we cancel “Cancel Culture”? Y’all are the worst. We begin with the J Cole vs Noname controversy. Spoiler Alert: we don’t side with the majority. We also discuss the abundance of music released, Swizz Beats calling Drake out, songs we like but can’t remember, Yolanda Adams having a crush on Busta Rhymes, New York slang, and much more! Also, AO still wants to battle Swizz Beatz. Plug in!

"Reportin' live from the other side (yeah) Same corner where my brothers died (yeah) Livin' life, we ain't got a care Told my mama I ain't dyin' here (no) .40 on me, I ain't buyin' beer (no) Ain't have a will, now I'm flyin' Lear Bunch of felons on the jet with me Make a movie like it's Con Air Started off in the basement Now it's rooftops and LeBron there Still fightin' open cases Out on bail, nigga, but it's my year" - Meek Mill-- As we try our best to return to a state of “Normalcy”, we’re back with track 52! We felt like we had to let our last episode breathe for another week, given the state of the world right now. If you haven’t listened yet please stop this episode and go do so. This week, however, we take time to address Nicki’s latest activity, B Simone’s recent statements or lack there of, Pop Smoke’s upcoming project and much more! We also take the time to congratulate Jazzy Miotti on her recent engagement! For anyone who’s listened u to this point, you should already know her roller coaster of a story lol. ..Oh and we also discuss the disrespect in addressing someone in the Comic Sans font. Plug in!