DLow Speaks

Lately, music has been boring. Seems like people are realizing that they weren’t really fans of these artist. But when are the listeners going to take accountability?? Are they going to admit that they pushed Megan and Cardi just to have a new face in female rap? Can we admit that music is going downhill in a way?? Let me know what you think! Thank you for tuning in!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Nicki has been in this legal battle for a while. Another win for hip hop, and she still doesn’t get appreciated enough. Tracy Chapman didn’t want to clear the sample, she lost. Now she’s pushing for a jury to count it as copyright infringement still. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Cardi and Megan has a rumored collab, but who do you think will benefit from it?? R&B is in a state of rebranding, but will we ever find some balance? Meek Mill is adamant about snitches, but he’s a snitch himself. Thank you for listening to another episode of DLow Speaks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

HAPPY JUNETEENTH. LETS LEARN ABOUT WHAT THIS HOLIDAY IS!!! And while we’re at it, JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR. LETS MAKE A CHANGE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

The past couple of days have been rough within the black community. We’ve always been a target, but social media has brought attention to soooooo much unjust situations. Enough is enough!! Black Lives Matter and should be respected BEFORE trying to undermine the movement with “All Lives Matter”. Thank you for listening

Usher has spiked up fans with the comment that Nicki Minaj is the product of Lil Kim. Many disagree and many feel that she is. Kim paved the way, but Nicki being the product of Kim is not a fact. Pay attention to who Nicki listed as influencers. Then pay attention to the actions/movements within hip hop that Nicki took. Would you say J.Cole is the product of Nas? Would you say Kendrick is the product of Pac? Snoop? Dre? Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

New Music Friday and the media world is in a frenzy. From Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce, to Doja Cat & Nicki Minaj, to Drake dropping a mixtape, everybody is having many mixed emotions. But are y’all feeling it?? Let me know on my twitter page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Being quarantined during this pandemic is causing a lot of people to be unreasonable about their POV when it comes to music. Even though we had an agree to disagree moment within the R&B topic, hip hop is where it was unreasonable. Just because you hate an artist doesn’t mean you have to lie on their position/contribution/impact on the culture. Thank you for listening

Nicki Minaj Petty has been bad mouth by fans, because of her choice of marrying who she loves: Kenneth “Zoo” Petty. Fans feel as though Nicki should take accountability for marrying someone with a past, who is deemed to bring bad press. However, I disagree. People need to learn how to stay in their place. DaBaby slapped a fan who was later identified as a woman. He sincerely apologized but express the effects to any cause in his position. Young Ma sparked R&B topic controversy with a fact, which caused a great debate in R&B world. Thank you for listening

An interview Rapsody did surfaced the internet where fans are speculating whether or not she has an issue with Nicki Minaj. As for me, I don’t think the interview was about Nicki Minaj nor directed to her. As a whole, the topics was on females who rap and Rapsody balancing out being a rapper. Whether she felt pressured to have a certain image etc... Meanwhile, Lil Kim had an issue with a check not being cleared. The check was cleared, but Foxy Brown name was removed from the flyer that Lil Kim posted. Why was her name removed when it’s still on the other Lovers and Friends flyers? Thank you for listening

So it’s evident that Meek Mill never got over Nicki Minaj. Their relationship began to get rocky, which made them part ways. No one knows what all took place, but we do know that when she mentioned him being an alleged abuser, he brings up her brother’s rape case. Something that had nothing to do with her... Wouldn’t he be at fault for the crime as well for supposedly “knowing” what took place? Or was that a made up statement to excuse his alleged “abuse” claims. Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Everyone is familiar with Eminem dropping a surprised album. My reviews....

Lizzo being used as a meme for the US vs Iran situation was a bit much, considering it made it to the news. The news didn’t have to show that on tv but what’s done is done. So the real question is, does Lizzo have true support concerning music, or is it masked away because her size is more praised? Why does her size come up more than her music? And as for female emcees, who plans to step up and be the next big thing?? Thank you for listening

I want y’all to understand that I have NO ISSUE with Lizzo. I have an issue of this generation trying to be gatekeepers for the WRONG reasons!!! Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You album is NOT R&B Soul, but her label has it being placed in many categories. Can we respect the others who work hard in their genres? Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Nicki Minaj struck a nerve for a lot of black people a couple of weeks ago. She spoke the truth and they didn’t want to accept it. Nicki specifically said the “whites” report about her in a better light than the “blacks.” This is true! Look at theshaderoom. Look at how BET reacted when Cardi won that Grammy. A big mess! And billboard have lost their mind. Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

It’s been a year since the unexpected and uncalled for beef between Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma. Why is it that Remy is still holding on to the beef? Why does she feel that Shether will make her career take off? And Jason Lee was egging her on to speak shady against Nicki. My question is, “Was it worth it dummy?” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

It’s crazy that the outside world is full of speculations on a woman’s love! Her childhood friend/lover is the one that she married, but y’all are speculating that she BOUGHT HER OWN RING!? STOP! And to the Barbz, take what I’m saying as a form of rebranding. We are targeted and the ones who hate knows what to do to get us riled up. I’m not attacking the fan base, because I’m a part of it, BUT accountability has to be taken --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

I don’t hate Cardi and since her debut, I wanted to see her flourish. I have a big problem with how she didn’t respect hip hop, yet she never got addressed by ppl of Hip Hop. She’s never held accountable for anything, and here we go again, she’s tweeting her thoughts. YES, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but when will y’all realize that Cardi’s tweets were misleading. Listen to hear my feedback on it. Thank you

The top 50 list are beginning to make an appearance again. When will these people go into depth and really take these list seriously? When will they respect the artistry of all artist and stop the comparison? Listen to my views on both list that surfaced on today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Forbes did an estimate of artist net worth and of course two ppl felt offended about their placement. Then we had Bobby Lytes calling Khia out and people got offended by her clap back; even though they were here for her clap back and fat joe believes Latino may identify as African American/Black more than black people. What a week!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

The double standard is clear as day. When will y’all realize that Nicki Minaj isn’t the only artist who decided to “retire”!? Why is it for her, it’s “why are you reporting this”, but when Jeezy, Jay, 50, etc... retire, y’all report it. DOUBLE STANDARD ‼️‼️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Nicki Minaj is in fact a legend for Hip Hop. We’ve seen Nicki since her come up days, present the best unmatched grind from an artist. She prophesied her career, and now it’s become a tough pill to swallow. Artist are still human and they still need time to themselves. We have to respect that. But let’s give her the flowers she deserves!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Remy Ma spoke her mind on the new rappers, “They’re trash.” “They feel as though the veterans in hip hop aren’t allowed to make music anymore.” I definitely have to agree with her, because these artist have gotten disrespectful at times to the older artist. Cardi B made comments “supposedly” to Travis Scott’s fans, BUT a parody rap surfaced of these young kids dissing her. She makes the comment “these lil white boys need to stfu, and drink their milk.” Now I’ll speculate it was toward those kids and not Travis fans. What y’all think!? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Understand that nobody is perfect. One thing about men and women, we’re not the same, but sometimes we think the same. When it comes to relationships, we normally have a motive. As for me, I always question, why do you have to lust after committing to your girlfriend/boyfriend?? Stop with the poor excuses. Give me your feedback on this matter @DLowSpeaks on Twitter. Thank you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Nicki made the comment that nobody is seeing her in rap, male or female, dead or alive... confidence right!? She’s suppose to be confident, and Shawnna took offense. Why be offended for someone else’s confidence? And Cardi believes people are obsessed with her when addressing past events her and Offset did through their actions. Stay tuned, because the culture needs some excitement! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Nicki express how she felt with Joe Budden lying on her name. Blogs, media outlets and other artist/entertainers of the industry has dragged Nicki’s brand through the mud. Nicki is tired of it all and she’s now speaking up! Can y’all take the heat? Know your place --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Everybody has a top 50 but it’s all about who enters that Top 50. The Top 50 list has sparked the internet. And now they have an R&B list surfacing. When will the respect for these artist began? And why y’all always have an issue with Nicki Minaj and the new girls? Tune in to listen!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

We’ve been questioning for a while will music revert back to its natural origin or creativity or will it continue to change to satisfy the generations to come. Same question applies to R&B... Chance The Rapper also blessed us with an album called The Big Day and the replay value is amazing! Check out this episode and give your feedback on Twitter @DLowSpeaks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Human trafficking seem to have been surfacing a lot lately. The world is getting darker and so much is happening. You have to stay safe and of course Trump isn’t helping the situation. He’s focused on himself and not the people of this country. Cardi B has become a political target, which will be further discussed on the podcast Vocal Agenda --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Who do you list as the gatekeepers of Hip Hop? Do you think we have any gatekeepers at the rate of the climate??? Sway seems to be the only one sticking to the code, but will we get more like him? Will any artist become a gatekeeper? What’s your views on this and be sure to give feedback on my podcast Twitter page @DLowSpeaks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Even though the BET Awards isn’t how it use to be, there were highlights of the night to speak on. We often question music and it’s entirety, but when will we get into depth? Let’s keep the focus on why music isn’t what it use to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

ASCAP is wrongfully awarding Cardi for the 1st female to be award as Songwriter of the year, Lil Nas dropped an EP that was questionable, Trina and Nicki both dropped music (album and a single), and Drake and Dreamville dropped new music. Hip Hop may be heading in the right direction soon, but for now, we’re still in need of help from the gatekeepers. Will we ever get that? Express how y’all feel on my Twitter @DLowSpeaks or @AskMeSucka --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

From Dj Khaled catching tantrums, to T-Pain speaking on popularity of artist and when will the culture wake up, to Cardi B stooping to the level of fan bases, to Albert Wilson needing justice for being wrongfully accused of rape, when will ppl of this nation WAKE UP

Music as a whole has been going through a a spell of artist just putting out anything to make a “hit”. The general public are comparing entertainers to artist who are passionate about music, and at some point, the true artist needs to be respected. They need to be respected by the GP as well as other artist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Many people won’t accept the fact that Nicki Minaj has contribute a lot to the culture. For both male and female rappers. She came through knocking doors down for women to be taken seriously again as rappers. She also fought for streaming rights so that it’ll help all rappers with the opportunity of being heard worldwide. That’s major for artist, but again, people don’t think that’s worthy enough because Nicki Minaj were the one who fought and won. Thank you for listening to my podcast ‼️

Loving Hip Hop as much as I do, you will understand that I’m speaking mainly out of “concern” and not ill intent to degrade an artist. I think y’all will understand what I’m saying. If not, ask and let’s converse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Hip Hop is one of the most enjoyable genres alongside R&B. The OGs of Hip Hop understand and respect the art. Yes time has change, but that doesn’t mean that you change the respect of the art. Keep the art alive, be playful here and there, but still respect the true definition of Hip Hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

Basically explaining what Normani being a solo artist is looking like. Currently, she’s a new solo artist that many aren’t fond of or don’t know. It’s nothing wrong with her fans hyping her, but give her a chance to be hyped by others. Don’t force a “hype” on her when she still has a lot to prove. When you do things like that, it causes people’s expectations to be high, and when it’s not met, they dispose of an artist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorian-stancil/support

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