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Throwing off your streaming suggestions since 2018. Check www.backtrackpodcast.com/playlists for all the songs we talk about each episode!

M & J


    • Jan 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Healthy Burger by Cashmere Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 66:27


    Crystal Gem Garnet is featured on the KAYTRANADA album, Bouba Savage is not a f***in baby, Madeon releases an album of Madeon type beats, Chuck Sutton floats around in a chromatic kaleidoscope snowglobe, J is waiting on Charli’s invitation to Smash, and M’s car bluetooth is deceptive.(Playlist linked here)Fantano's Good News track reviewCharli XCX is best friends with ToadRexx Life Raj's interview on Sway's UniverseRobert Glasper is gonna finish his beef patty and go home @ 27:06Cool Guy Barack Obama's end of year playlist100 gecs - hand crushed by a mallet (onlytom remix)100 gecs - gecgecgec (Alice Gas flip)laura les - dumb pics LINEUP (in order of appearance):Mac MillerRoddy Rich (...and Justin Bieber I guess)Charli XCX & GalantisBrockhamptonCaroline Polacheckbbno$, Y2K, Yung GravyAlizzz, Princesa AlbaAustin LebronBad Gyal (or is it Zorra???)Bouba SavageKenny Beats, 03 GreedoDylan BradyPrittyWale, Rapsody, IDK, Earthgang, DaBabyRexx Life RajLittle BrotherRobert GlasperKAYTRANADASteven Universe cast, Chance The Rapper, GallantCashmere CatTennysonMadeonCharli XCX (again lol)NamasendaHannah DiamondFolieNina Las Vegas, Swick, MC Bin LadenGalen TiptonChuck SuttonLouis The Child, Naomi Wild, Couros100 gecs, blackwinterwells, onlytom, BKBeats, + moreAlice GasFree NationalsKehlani, Keyshia ColeAma LouMaude LatourRedboneLaura Les

    *Cricket Sounds*

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 64:05


    Like we said at the end of the episode, we're gonna be going on a lil break after this :( but hang out with us on Twitter in the mean time and we'll see y'all in a bit!! (Playlist linked here) Normani - Motivation music video Bananas and avocados for the millionth time Aaliyah - Miss You Tribute :( PRETTYMUCH: "Our word play goes over people's heads" Episode 13: Wait! We Was Just Hangin' - featuring Towkio's Heaven Only Knows :') J's backtrack is somewhere inside here LINEUP (in order of appearance): Cashmere Cat Madonna, Swae Lee, MNEK easyFun, Danny L Harle Jorja Smith, Burna Boy Sabina Ddumba, Kojo Funds Normani Arlissa Snoh Aalegra Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign SAINt JHN, Meek Mill Blueface P-Lo, Kehlani Bas NIKI, 88rising BAYNK, Louis La Roche Whethan, The Knocks, Crystal Fighters Cousin Stizz SAKIMA R.LUM.R lonelyspeck Maude Latour Red Hearse Hope Tala half alive Claud Rosalía, Ozuna Baby Wally Jermaine Dupri (i'm an idiot and i said Jeremih by accident but in my heart i knew it was JD ok), Snoop Dogg, Ozuna, Slim Jxmmi - also everyone should listen to Snoop's monster album bc it is fun and we love Snoop Dogg Odunsi The Engine Towkio LANY, Ferdinand Weber Jessie J, easyFun

    Two Words That Mean One Thing Is A Synonym

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 36:56


    (continued from Ep. 49) - Ne-Yo teaches us about closed timelike curves, M tries to solfege and second guesses herself even though it’s the easiest melody of all time, J talks about about a lot of gay shit, and we love Burna Boy and we hate corporations #yawadeyo. Full lineup in the shownotes, and make sure to check out www.backtrackpodcast.com/playlists (or the shownotes) for the companion playlist! (Playlist linked here) Closed Timelike Curves in case you're curious Sherman's Showcase Solfege yup it is just the sound of music video, which is basically like Rick Rolling for music theory people sorry Burna Boy - Yawa Dey (in case u didn't get the hashtag in the description) LINEUP (in order of appearance): Luh Kel Ne-Yo, Sherman's Showcase Raphael Saadiq BJ The Chicago Kid, Rick Ross, Anderson .Paak, Afrojack Clean Bandit Big Freedia, jstlbby, Born Dirty Charli XCX, Pabllo Vittar, MC Bin Laden COBRAH Caroline Polachek, Danny L Harle, A. G. Cook Overstreet, half alive, RAC Ra Ra Riot Clairo Miquela Lauv, Anne-Marie Mabel Burna Boy Riyu Kosaka and other DDR peeps like Captain Jack Aminé, Rickey Thompson

    One Word That Means Two Things Is A Double Entendre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 42:31


    We remembered to say our own intro this time! Featuring albums from up and comers YBN Cordae and Rich “bonappeTIT” Brian, meandering friendly robot Cuco, beloved Backtrack regular Tobi Lou, our lord and savior E-40, and Chance The Happy Family Man. Stay tuned for part 2 where we will cover stuff that isn’t albums, but also there are still more albums #albumgeddon2k19!! Full lineup in the shownotes, and make sure to check out www.backtrackpodcast.com/playlists (or the shownotes) for the companion playlist! (Playlist linked here) intro "song" ooo i love my wife igh Pretzels is the same Spongebob w Penny LINEUP (in order of appearance): Chance The Rapper Kota The Friend, Troop Brand Big Sean YG, Tyga, Blueface IDK Channel Tres, JPEGMAFIA BROCKHAMPTON Chance The Rapper (for real this time) YBN Cordae Tobi Lou Tisakorean E-40 Pritty Peach Tree Rascals Hermitude, Buddy, BJ The Chicago Kid daydream Masi Cuco Rich Brian

    But Ipsa Frooby Noop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 67:59


    Welcome to Backtrack! One of us is M, the other is J, it’s not that important apparently. What IS important is that we have a great intro song this week, so prepare yourself. Also, Freddie Gibbs is like caviar, M wants a Hercules companion album of gospel and soul artists, Dorian Electra is giving us Gregorian chant realness, and J only listens to 4 artists (can you guess what they are based on the last few episodes??). Full lineup in the shownotes, and make sure to check out www.backtrackpodcast.com/playlists (or just the link in the shownotes) for the companion playlist! Links: COMPANION PLAYLIST! Intro song (Peppa Pig x SOPHIE ~mashup~) in case you want some easy listening "THE Reddit video" hahahhahh Katy Perry - Last Friday Night in Simlish Backtrack Episode 31: In which we talk about gqom Hayley Kiyoko, Sweater Beats & co - Glory Days music video J's Backtrack - Fresh by Nice Feelings Full lineup (in order of appearance): Peppa Pig SOPHIE, BC Kingdom, The Sims? Katy Perry Beyonce, Mr Eazi, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tekno, DJ Lag, Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly, Yemi Alade, Kendrick Lamar, Salatiel, SAINt JHN, Shatta Wale Mr Eazi, Juls Hayley Kiyoko Charli XCX, Christine & The Queens, A.G. Cook, Lotus IV Big K.R.I.T. Open Mike Eagle, Ceschi, Ed Balloon, They Hate Changes JADEN Freddie Gibbs Wale, Jeremih Rich Brian rjmrLA, Young Thug Kevin Bedford, Dylan Brady lil aaron, umru, laura les Dorian Electra David Guetta, Martin Solveig Rudimental, Preditah Boombox Cartel, Dillon Francis, Desiigner Wave Racer, Kwame Cassette Tapes YUNA IDER Cosmo's Midnight MAX, Felly Bomby Becky G, Myke Towers Anuel AA, Karol G, J Balvin, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Shaggy MAXO 2Baba

    The Taste You Can See

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 63:34


    Links: COMPANION PLAYLIST!! An astrology primer in case u didn't know what M was talking about. Also, DJ Mustard is a Gemini.......... Jada Pinkett Smith is the coolest mom ever?? J. Cole - Middle Child music video Cinnamon Toast Crunch actually has a sorta buck wild wikipedia page Sim Fane - lil uzi vert bootleg, ruby, sapphire, garnet K BoW Remixez 3 Pack Yuna - Pink Youth music video Here's the entire DDR Max 2 opening and game play, because why not Billboard's Le Chau compilation Teen Vogue's Michael Brun article :) Imogen Heap's gloves! also the SNL skit featuring Imogen Heap and not Jason Derulo Mez's uncle is unfortunately not the only case of police brutality against people on the autism spectrum: here, here, here and here Full lineup (in order of appearance): Dominic Fike Brockhampton Jason Derulo, Farruko David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Afro Bros Mustard, Nipsey Hussle, Migos, Quavo, Ella Mai, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch Jaden (Smith) Dreamville (incl. J. Cole, J.I.D., Bas, EARTHGANG, Young Nudy, Smino, Saba, Buddy, Ari Lennox, & more) Tony Velour, Dylan Brady RIZ LA VIE Devin The Dude Mez Lou Phelps Way Ched Ta-ku, matt mcwaters Rak-Su Mahalia, Burna Boy Sim Fane, Lil Uzi Vert K Bow Yuna, Little Simz Billboard Wave Racer Donatachi Moksi, Ookay Bonobo Kate Nash Michael Brun Thom Yorke Jacob Collier, Jojo Lontalius Foley Leikeli47 Imogen Heap, Jason Derulo

    Right Round Type Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 63:17


    Links: COMPANION PLAYLIST laura les - how to dress as human Caroline Polachek opens doors Joy Oladokun - Sunday (grab some tissues bc it's beautiful) Austin Lebrón - La La La (ATC Bootleg) Full lineup (in order of appearance): Goldlink Wizkid Pusha T Burna Boy Michael Brun, Guiltybeatz, Mr Eazi, Dj Bullet, J Perry, Dro Reminisce, Niniola Maleek Berry The Knocks, Kah Lo Rudimental, Martinez Brothers, Faith Mussa Dreamville, JID, Bas, J. Cole, EARTHGANG, Young Nudy Blueface Kamaiyah, Quavo, Tyga E-40, Roddy Rich, A$AP Ferg, Schoolboy Q Lilbootycall Lil Nas X Mac Miller, 88 Keys, Sia The Free Nationals, Kali Uchis Jean Deaux Tobi Lou Francis & The Lights Gallant Michael Kiwanuka, Tom Misch Octavian, Theophilus London Satica EVA VanJess, MNEK half alive Lawrence The Regrettes Two Door Cinema Club Claud Joy Oladokun Shura Caroline Polachek Holow, Akacia More Giraffes, Sweaterbeats Hayden James, Elderbrook Charli XCX, Dylan Brady onlytom Byrell The Great, Icon Jack Mizrahi Alec Benjamin BTS, Juice WRLD, Zara Larsson Monsta X, French Montana Mariah Anitta, Major Lazer Sebastian Yatra, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Jonas Brothers Austin Lebrón Diana Ross Laura Les, 100 gecs

    Two - In The Limousine Yeah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 47:17


    Featuring Tegan & Sara, Robokid, Todrick Hall, Tyler The Creator again, Mariode, 100 gecs, MUNA, Steve Lacy. (Playlist linked here) Also whoopsies 50 Souls and a Discobowl (the boy pablo song we covered) is NOT A NEW SONG, it's a "Norwegian indie classic," according to someone on the internet #research and the original sounds pretty much the exact same as the boy pablo version so... yeah. Spotify Sessions still not for new music y'all. Anywho, this is a dope song from 2007! Dorian Electra - Daddy Like video, the inspiration behind our dual episode titles so give that a stream This is a gays only event! - it's a thing LINEUP (In order of appearance): Joey Labeija 100 gecs Mariode Amber Mark Solomon The O'My's Kindness Shay Lia Jean Deaux Cuco Still Woozy Jay Wile YG Tyler, The Creator Denzel Curry IDK Salaam Remi Kierra Luv Flying Lotus Goldlink boy pablo MUNA Steve Lacy Sufjan Stevens Robokid Tegan & Sara Todrick Hall

    One - A Ring A Ding Ding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 41:41


    (Playlist linked here) Rosalía - Aute Culture This article from 2017 about Jai Paul LINEUP (In order of appearance): Fetty Wap Charli XCX BTS NCT Dream Rosalía Maluma Reykon Greeicy J Balvin Kevin Roldan Florentino MC Bin Laden MC Buzzz (with 3 z's!) Alizzz (also 3 z's, fun fact) Dominic Fike Babyjake Rocío Merca Bae Dorian Electra Eloq GRRL Skrillex Kelsey Lu Avicii Imagine Dragons Jai Paul Channel Tres Robyn Silk City Picard Brothers Jax Jones Jess Glynn Full Crate Yung Bae S-Type Joey Labeija Instupendo

    Make More Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 56:22


    AAPI Backtracks: Shawn Wasabi + literally everyone on Soundcloud, DEAN, Anderson .Paak, Mr. Carmack, ESTA. Note - Put My Hands On You is also co-co-produced by ESTA which M forgot to mention, another Filipino producer! #representation. Also it came out in 2015, not 2013 #misrepresentation. (Playlist linked here) Itsy Bitsy Spider (R&B Remix) ... with an actually insane video Hahaha, I do that vine How To Make a Tyler The Creator Song Madeon - Pop Culture Shawn Wasabi - Marble Soda

    Like A Dragon Real High (haHAhAAHaHHA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 56:28


    Backtracks (AAPI Month): Mitski, Blue Scholars. Featuring Still Woozy, Elujay, Omar Apollo, Col3trane, Izzy Bizu, Renni Rucci, PNAU, Mark Redito, Sabina Ddumba, Tank & The Bangas, Rico Nasty, and Haiti Babii. (Playlist linked here) That wild ass freestyle + applicable reaction GIF More fun stuff related to Blue Scholars here and here PSA the Ari Lennox album is out now! Dorian Electra - Flamboyant music video I'm serious about this Pistols Drake leak If anyone was wondering why M said "Most of you probably won't understand [6/8 time]" during J's backtrack

    Argonaut & Wasp: An MCU Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 57:56


    Featuring Totem, No Rome, Argonaut & Wasp, Loyle Carner, Sech, Avicii & Aloe Blacc, Cassette Tapes, Lil Dicky, Cupcakke. (Playlist linked here) Old Town Hoe (Cupcakke Remix) Worried Jay-Z gif More info on 03 Greedo No Rome - flowers on my neck / breaking (J's Backtrack) ALSO WOW I DON'T KNOW HOW I DIDN'T TALK ABOUT THIS BUT THIS IS SO IMPORTANT AND JOHN WALT (SUBJECT OF SABA'S CARE FOR ME ALBUM) WAS ALSO IN PIVOT GANG AND THEY BACK AND ITS BEAUTIFUL

    Can We TTake It From The TTop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 44:25


    Featuring Jack Ü, Grynpyret, Ariana Grande, Khalid, Silversphere, Fresh Hex, Jerry Folk, swimcoach & AOBeats, Amber Mark, Kevin Abstract. (Playlist linked here) Kevin Abstract's new stuff Everyone literally losing their s*** over Where Are Ü Now Justin Bieber's dance breakdown from HARD Summer 2015 (which M literally went to Day 1 and not Day 2 and then he surprise performed at Day 2 and guess what she's still bitter about it, which we know because some people still have to hear about it to this day) Very good remix of Taylor Swift's 22 by Shawn Wasabi Grynpyret - Boba Beach

    The Song Is Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 39:03


    Featuring Mal Blum, Nipsey Hussle, Swim Good Now, Palmistry, Tank & The Bangas, Destiny Rogers, Rayana Jay. (Playlist linked here) R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle (1985-2019) Ormoni - Katori Walker (cw: kinda bloody) Zelda harp sound effect at 3:16, it's real ok Nipsey Hussle updates (they now have a suspect in custody, not gang-related) Another take on Nipsey Hussle's untimely passing Other stuff Nipsey Hussle did

    Rayl Eyes, Rayalize, Rayl Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 47:46


    Featuring Miss Honey Dijon, NERVO, Ray J (hence the title), Spencer Sutherland, Flume, Carnage, Shura, Obongjayar, Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Real eyes realize real lies Tricia Miranda Dessert video Up and coming Vallejo rapper killed by police E-40's documented love of lumpia Lavender video response Flume's dog's instagram David Guetta playing pretend w/ his CDJs

    In Which M Becomes A Hamilton Stan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 48:10


    Featuring et aliae, “the Schuyler sisters from the actual Revolutionary War Era ok” (-a Hamilton stan), Wyclef Jean, Riley, Samantha Uzbay, JAG, Gesafellstein, Greeicy, Fuego. (Playlist linked here) Crown - Tomorrow x Together music video Inside Out Abstract Thought scene lol

    We're Both Young & Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 54:43


    Featuring Maribelle, Penthouse Penthouse, Jojo, Tennyson, benny blanco, 2 Chainz, JULiA LEWiS, Young & Sick, Paul Mond, BETWEEN FRIENDS, Aaron May. (Playlist linked here) 2 Chainz article, most expensivest series, and Pink Trap House Lebron James vine (best vine of all time) Solange's insane album credits and Pitchfork Review Baby It's You - Jojo aka the greatest song ever J's mysterious Reese's Puffs reference in the intro (wait till you have headphones in)

    The Dark Magic of Shazam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 48:40


    Featuring Chloe x Halle, Hikeii, SOL Development, Manila Killa, omniboi (again lol). (Playlist linked here) SOL Development Interview Fuse ODG's school for orphans and then if u a fuse odg stan u can watch this 24 Hours (eqal, K BoW & WesFlex Remix) - SARA-J Raingurl (R3LL Remix) - Yaeji TTM Ft. Wiz Khalifa & NGHTMRE (Leemz & Bosstone Bootleg) - PnB Rock This Is America (omniboi Rmx) but now its on Soundcloud in full Missy Elliott history READ THIS ITS COOL OK Chloe x Halle on The Breakfast Club seen (hikeii flip) - rytmeklubben

    Would Billboard Lie To You Comma Girl?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 44:05


    Featuring Ehiorobo, omniboi, Bomby and Donkirap for BHM, Adé, Betty Who, Years & Years, Ninajirachi. (Playlist linked here) That Meghan Trainor press release Incense - Adé and Mac Miller OOOO SOMEBODY LOVES YOU :') FFYL (Tarro Remix) - Quinn XCII Cuando Tu Quieras - bk beats edit Arme's Javascript remix This Is America (omniboi remix) Estamos Melos video, also this

    2 Sad 2 Trans, The Sequel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 55:35


    Featuring Stromae, Le1f, SOPHIE, James Gardin, Emma Wahlin, Caravan Palace, Beck, Robyn, Lonely Island. (Playlist linked here) Le1f - Boom (also the scene its referencing) Stromae's Tous Les Mêmes TOKiMONSTA's whole situation

    SALLAD (Sad Ballad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 57:39


    Featuring TLC & Kevin Abstract for Black History Month, Big Wild, Young & Sick, Luis Fonsi, Sebastian Yatra, Dylan Brady, Siroj, Kstylis (intro). (Playlist linked here) 2 Chainz Expensify video I'm actually dying bc Ariana's tattoo is still fucked up though SPF420 (Precursor to Fire Festival and Marshmello Fortnite thing) Silversphere Prod. Dylan Brady Ratatat - Fluke Nukes All Around The World (Siroj Edit)

    It Was His Tag Mr. Krabs, He Was Number 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 67:13


    Featuring Halpe, Cashmere Cat, Mac Dre, Idris Elba again, Sarz, DJ Lag, Coco & Breezy, DZZ, Krysh, Kirk Franklin, Tory Y Moi, YNW Melly, Vampire Weekend, Rostam, Correll B (intro). (Playlist linked here) Edit 02/13/2019: YNW Melly arrested on double murder supported by forensic evidence... damn. Correll B is amazing It was his hat Mr. Krabs Some background on Gqom Jersey Club background in Episode 12 I'm tired of talking about 7 Rings but here you go (plus Pink Trap House) Hyphy background in Episode 17

    Minecraft VIPs Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 56:00


    Featuring Hellogoodbye, Anamanaguchi, Lindsay Lowend, Kenny Man & Sebastian Yatra, Lizzo, Rudimental, 21 Savage, Abhi the Nomad, NewAgeMuzik, SOAK, Dorian Electra, Ravenna Golden, umru, Idris Elba. (Playlist linked here) You're Insecure, yes it’s from May but it resurfaced over break and is amazing Spotify's Viva Latino Takeover video A VERY GOOD Craig David bootleg with A Little Bit Of Love piano riff The Weeknd's lyrics are not good for women Noname, Smino, and Saba performing Ace Refresher on "Bananas and Avocados" There's actually not one but TWO documentaries about the Fyre Festival But this is the Minecraft one

    Episode 29: Tell Your Friend Veronica It's the Season 1 Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 58:27


    Featuring Hayley Kiyoko, SZA, onlytom, Earl Sweatshirt, adam&steve, Cautious Clay, lil aaron. (Playlist linked here) *albums this week are all pretty heavy - The 1975 covers addiction, Earl Sweatshirt deep dive invites our friends Debpression and Hankxiety into the conversation from 26:30 to 32:19, and Meek Mill unfortunately touches on rape culture & queerphobia :( Come Clean (onlytom bootleg) - Hilary Duff Line by line breakdown of Jay-Z's What's Free verse Informative background on Derrick Rose Elijah Daniel (of adam&steve)'s queer Trump erotica Absurdism vs nihilism, just saying

    Episode 28: Despacito As Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 66:03


    Featuring Black Thought, Meek Mill, Cashmere Cat, John Mayer, Alessia Cara, JID, Winnetka Bowling League & RAC, Big K.R.I.T, KEY, Maite Hontelé, umru. Also note - don't be overwhelmed by the playlist!! M just added all the albums even if they were in the oven ok everyone calm down (Playlist linked here) Fun remix of The 1975's Girls (The Knocks Remix)

    Episode 27: When I'm In The Dark, Can't See

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 62:05


    Featuring VanJess, Left At London, Mariah Carey, Tyler The Creator, Leikeli47, Girlpool, Fresh Hex, LIZ. (Playlist linked here) Jenna Rose (My Jeans) and Jenna Rose (Fancy) Pitchfork roasts The Chainsmokers Mark Johns - Go (prod. Dylan Brady) Background on Squanto Look how well Jamestown did without help from Indigenous peoples #savages How to make a Frank Ocean song How to make an alt-J song

    Episode 26: Rebranding As A Podcast About Only Old SoundCloud Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 59:58


    Featuring Tunji Ige, Radiohead, King Princess, Saba, Mr Eazi, Shagabond, Aya Nakamura, Lucky Daye, Hayden James, Samuraii & Loote, Maisie Peters. (Playlist linked here) J's addendum: "I swear the Think loop is fULLYYYY in that Mr Eazi song it's the 'yeah!' part and it happens at 9 seconds in straight up and a bunch of times after that!!!" (ooooookkkkkkk -M) Calvin Harris' name is Adam Oochie Wala - King Princess' Pussy Is God sample Bad Bunny's nail game on point Vanilla Ice (a.k.a. person who is not Riff Raff) appearing to actually believe Ice Ice Baby is different than Under Pressure

    Episode 25: The Chill-Hype Dichotomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 71:18


    Featuring Madeon & Mark Foster, MIA & Robokid & Alt-OK, GAWVI, KWAYE, NAO (hitting that all-caps game harder than ever), Smino, Onlytom, Louis The Child, Joji, Promnite. See the show notes or go to www.backtrackpodcast.com/playlists for the companion playlists! (Playlist linked here) M's addendum: "Don't know how I got through a discussion of Madeon without talking about Technicolor (since it literally had morse code at the end of it #deepconcepts) or his like signature fun epic sound blasts but I added it to the playlist because that song is legit iconique. Anyways you may now continue on with your day" Normani and Khalid performing Love Lies for #thegays Turn Off The Lights (Onlytom Remix) - Kim Petras What Have You Done music video - KWAYE XXXO (Alt-OK x Robokid Remix) - MIA Kap Slap mashup example 1 & example 2 vs. DJ Earworm's style Madeon's Pop Culture mashup Madeon's Annie Mac Minimix which is literally so good

    Episode 24: Nuts Like Some Cashews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 74:08


    Featuring Swindail, Naji, Sachi, Cherokee & Gibbz, Open Mike Eagle, Empress Of, MØ, BKBeats, Novo Amor, Khalid. (Playlist linked here) Aidan Prince dancing to Jet Blue Jet Shiloh Jonze being terrible Instead of reading about Shiloh and Mike Eagle's dumb twitter beef that Mike Eagle won, read more about his new project Reggie Watts Virgo to the Nth degree we love you Robby Is this, uh, music? by the Zendaya Is Meechee guy

    Episode 23: We Actually End In A Reasonable Amount Of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 39:55


    Featuring Wave Racer, DZZ, Harrison, Ella Mai, Bad Bunny & Drake, Lando Chill, Hi Tom. (Playlist linked here) Spongebob Sicko Mode Spotify's Afro Hub Lay It Down (DZZ Remix) - Lloyd

    Episode 22: This One's Gonna Be A Genuine Thrillah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 75:46


    CARE WARNING (during Lil Wayne): guns, self harm, depression. Starts at 49:20, ends at 54:14. Featuring QUITAPENAS, Guy Akimoto, Griffin McElroy, Kelela, Ghostface Killah, Jack & Jack, Kim Petras, Tofubeats, Kero Kero Bonito, boy pablo. (Playlist linked here) Logic - All I Do Griffin McElroy's Wu Tang vine Guy Akimoto - Heart On Top Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes track that has since disappeared from Spotify but is "thick like snot"

    Episode 21: We're So 3000 And Late

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 66:44


    Featuring Ryan Playground, Nezi Momodu, RALPH, Riton & Kah-Lo, Mark Redito, Common as Stonekeeper. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 20: This Is The Drivel You Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 52:20


    Featuring Starrah, Charli XCX, Japanese Wallpaper, Nao, Gabriel Gundacker (the genius behind Zendaya as Meechee). (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 19: Albumgeddon III: Stay With Me San Francisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 76:49


    Featuring Mac Miller, Jess Glynn & Le Youth, jstlbby, Grandmaster Flash, SOPHIE, Love Sadkid, Kiddo & Decco, Tkay Maidza, Masego, Uniiqu3 & TT The Artist, Wale & J Cole, XYLØ, Major Lazer, Noname, 6lack, Innanet James, David Guetta/Jack Black, Ieuan. (Playlist linked here) Rest In Peace Mac Miller, 1992-2018. We miss you.

    Episode 18: Your Kacheek Is Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 44:56


    Featuring No Rome, John Splithoff, Troye Sivan, Eminem, Jerry Folk and Elsie Fisher (kind of). (Playlist linked here) PLUS THIS BUCKWILD THREAD LOL

    Episode 17: Eat More Tomatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 82:52


    Featuring Ozuna, Bacilos, Brasstracks, Bas, R3hab, Blood Orange, Life Of Dillon, UNIIQU3, and E-40. Yes, all of those artists released albums or EPs. Yes, we attempt to discuss all of them. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 16: Slime All Your Friends Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 71:18


    Featuring Porter Robinson, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Aminé, Young Thug, Sarah Reeves, Mitski. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 15: Lamb Talk Lamborghini

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 67:42


    Featuring 3 Monkeyzz, Lontalius, R.LUM.R, Quavo, Ash, Tobi Lou. (Playlist linked here) Links: Bad and Boujee but it's just woo (except oops its offset not quavo*) Finally an answer to what "bananas and avocados" means Eminem BET Awards Freestyle Cypher 2017 Let's go to the beach each StarRo - House Party Tennyson - TOMATOLAND 2016 Kanye West - Bound 2 (The Rooftop Boys Remix) Robotaki - Raton Laveur 3 Monkeyzz - Keep My Light Original "I'll Keep My Light in My Window" by Caston & Majors The Get Down Cover of I'll Keep My Light in My Window (video) *everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days

    Episode 14: That Other DJ He A Bozo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 68:14


    Featuring Chace, Yellowclaw, Cazzette, The High, A-Trak, A-Trak's Brother In Chromeo, Mac Miller, No Rome, Mura Masa, Silk City. (Playlist linked here) Links: -We Bare Bears T-Pain promo -Gallant on We Bare Bears -Patchrik -CLLLAPS -A-Trak 1997 DMC World Champion Set

    Episode 13: Wait! We Was Just Hangin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 73:57


    Featuring Towkio, Lido, Saira Kariya, DJ Khaled, Mac Miller, Airynore. (Playlist linked here) Songs not on Spotify: -Intro -Enchanted - J. Cole -Heart & Soul -Lil Yachty Teen Titans -Catchin' Villains -Catchin' Villains (Hikeii Remix) -Heaven Only Knows - Towkio

    Episode 12: Go Best Friend! Go Best Friend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 76:44


    Featuring Masego, Mars Today, Wave Racer, Zedd, Diplo AKA Random White Dude Be Everywhere, DJ Telly Tellz, UNIIQU3, DRAM, and Lyn Collins. (Playlist linked here) Other songs mentioned not on Spotify: Intro - Seven Days - Kotton The Cutie Mountains (Hikeii Remix) - Said The Sky Example Now I'm Mad meme Fuck It Up - DJ Telly Tellz Wut example song - Seen (R3LL Remix) I Just Wanna - Kotton The Cutie I Just wanna example - Girlfriend (R3LL Remix) Example with Think loop - Best Friend (Young Luxenberg Remix) Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) - Foster The People

    Episode 11: Benny Blanco Fancast, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 50:47


    Featuring Rudimental, Pyramid, edIT, Jaden Smith, Taylor Bennett, Benny Blanco, Dirty Projectors, Vory, Baauer. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 10: It (was) my BRRRRRRRRRRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 87:10


    Featuring Paulina Rubio, Hi Tom, WDSTK, Lontalius, Drake and Channing Tatum (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 9: Jack My Swag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 72:38


    Featuring The Carters, Cosmo’s Midnight, No Rome, Oh Wonder, Sophia Grace, and for the last time for at least one week, Kanye West. See the episode page for songs that we talked about that aren’t on Spotify! (Playlist linked here) Songs mentioned that aren't on Spotify: Need / Want - Ana-tole x Jonah Christian Ain't Coming Back- No Rome You - zI존 Tomatoland - Tennyson Best Friends (Young Luxenberg Club Edit) - Sophia Grace Best Friends (Y2K Remix)- Sophia Grace My Jeans- Jenna Rose

    Episode 8: Albumgeddon, For All The Nas and SOPHIE Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 75:34


    Featuring Ariana Grande, Whethan, Oh Wonder, Chromeo, The-Dream, Nas, Kanye, SOPHIE, Breakbot. (Playlist linked here) *Nas, talented and smart rapper, violent and abusive partner, generally absent father, low-key anti-vaxxer. When Ur Faves R Trash.

    Episode 7: Sending Good Memes Yeah You Really Come Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 65:51


    Featuring Kids See Ghosts, Lily Allen, Parks Burton, Pusher, Hi Tom, Luv Ocean, Inodi. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 6: None of Us Would Be Here Without Sprite Tropic Berry & McDonalds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 55:46


    Featuring Ieuan, Yellowclaw, Major Lazer, Syre, Kendra Dias, Noah Yoo (Testudo, CAFUNÉ). (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 5: El Episodio de Reggaetón

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 48:12


    Featuring EASYFUN, Iiris, Riton, Kah-Lo, Passion Pit, Hannah Diamond, a variety of reggaeton artists. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 4: Bella Thurrrrrne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 49:22


    Featuring KYLE, Disclosure, Brenmar, Clean Bandit, Jack Ü, Noah Slee. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 3: Sometimes I Just Wanna Talk About "Girls" by Rita Ora

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 66:39


    Featuring Alex Metric, Bad Sounds, Rita Ora, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, Made In Heights, Sean Paul. (Playlist linked here)

    Episode 2: "It sounds like an Epic Quentin Tarantino Halloween Western Rave"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 40:23


    Also featuring Janelle Monáe’s gratuitous use of halftime breakdowns, Post Malone’s cartoonish smile, Janet Jackson, bo en, Pnau, X Ambassadors & The Knocks. (Playlist linked here)

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