The official podcast of YFC. We are here to expand our musical palettes, explore the sonic history, and embark on a journey for the perfect album. Join us as we step outside our comfort zones and do deep dives into musics influences on art, life, and culture
The William Shakespeare of Queensbridge, Illmatic proves that hip-hop, as an art form, should be respected, honored, and admired for it's ability to uplift spirits, detail experiences, and vividly profile our humanity. Straight out the fucking dungeons of rap, this is hip-hop excellence from a once-in-a-century MC, Mr. Nasir Jones.
Taking a softer, more acoustic angle on the Seattle-based Grunge movement of the early 90s, this Alice in Chains records unravels the layers of depression, angst, and melancholy with unhinged honesty.
Eerie, nocturnal, and covered in colossal drum and bass rhythms, Beth brings an angelic presence to an otherwise dark underworld on this 1994 trip hop album.
The chaotic composer showcases his orchestration skills with flair, humor, and sensibility.
Vulnerable, moody, groovy and melodic, John Mayer gives a beautiful mix of blues and soul on his third album.
Passionate and elegant, Natalia emerges from the Latin Pop scene with hints of old Mexican folk aesthetics and a sensitive approach to intimate pop songs
The leader of the Beehive delivers a bucket of gold on this vulnerable and passionate exploration of how to embrace adversity with style and grace.
Vulnerable, lovable and witty, Amy showcases how the depths of her talents helped her navigate the tragedy of her demons on this 2006 R&B classic.
It's near impossible to deny Marvin's acrobatic and powerful vocal deliveries on this breakup album.
Even at their most disconnected ever, the magic of The Beatles still bubbles to the surface on this 30 track, 90 minute, rock album.
Confident, glamorous, and all parts entertaining, Prince's 1984 classic fuses rock, funk, and disco to create a nine track album that includes classics like When Doves Cry, Computer Blue, and Purple Rain.
All Parts Magnum, All Parts Opus, Stevie Wonder approaches orchestration, poetry, and vocal acrobatics on "Songs in the Key of Life" in a truly divine way.
The beginning of Stevie Wonder's classic period showcases the creative genius that would set the stage for one of the great runs in musical history by one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Breaking down barriers and existing at the edge of duality, Iron Maiden's heavy metal machine pummels through 40 minutes of high octane, fury inducing, 1980s rock music.
The Irish Band takes listeners on a journey of exploring expectations versus reality on their most successful album to date, bringing scenic landscapes and spiritual lyrics to the forefront of an album that brings you face to face with the American adventure.
Freddie Mercury shows off his theatrical vocals behind song writing that compliments the bands direction of making some of the most catchy and stadium-ready rock music of the 80s.
After a 14 year hiatus, D'Angelo brings an experimental beauty to Black Messiah that is as haunted as it is resilient.
What happens when groove, mood, and falsetto's decide to join forces? Maxwell takes us on a sensual neo-soul journey to explore the question more so than determine the answer.
Jamila Woods packs a dense poetic punch with groovy and soulful instrumentation on this 2019 album, taking the listener through a black history class that is as self-aware as it is community-inspired.
Van Morrison explodes through the 4th wall with a possessed, psychedelic, free-wheelin', vocal performance backed by nostalgic and cohesive instrumentation. Take this one to Vermont and watch the birds talk to the raindrops.
Peppy, cheery, and harmonically proficient, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle provide the traditional folks listeners a polite, patient, and crisp acoustic renditions of folk tunes.
Clunky and surrealist poetry spills out of Bob Dylan on his 1965 folk-rock album
Earthy, folky and reflective, Wood and Bone play an ever-changing mix of harmony-driven folk, soul and blues.
Empathetic, nostalgic, and charming, Sway layers lo-fi hip hop beats with a variety of vocal deliveries to brings you to the apex of introspection while reminding you that he's right there with you.
Eclectic, adventurous, and drizzled with Prince influences, Andre 3000 took us on a trip down to the Love Below.
Dark, sweaty and bursting with energy, The RHCP and Rick Rubin deliver a funk rock classic on the 1991 release
Algo guides us through the polarizing, pivotal, luxurious, & illustrious album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye West.
Sweet, peppy, and cheerful, the showman Jon Hendricks keeps the jam going on this short but sweet record.
Charming, compatible, and confident, “Ella and Louis” explores the sounds of vocal jazz as only these two musical soulmates could.
A mature Billie Halliday explores a snowy, wintery landscape on Lady in Satin.
Bunny Wailer gives us a spiritual crash course in Roots Reggae on “Blackheart Man”
Ep. 2 - Catch a Fire by Bob Marley and the Wailers
We explore the reggae album by the Congos