Tune in every Wednesday as Ralph Jey & Roscoe Inglish talk about music and the industry mix with a little comedy from a fan's perspective. From breaking down the real meaning of your favorite old songs, reviewing newly released singles and the rollouts surrounding them, and how they feel about the artist of today and the past.
Lots of music was played on this episode! The guys start by congratulating Jay-Z and LL Cool J on their induction into the Rock & Roll hall of fame and Jay-Z's shoutout to Dame Dash in his induction speech. A lot of new music was released, Mario & Chris Brown, Reason, Big Sean to name of few. Summer Walker's track list was released and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The guys are back in the lounge and they start off by discussing Meek Mill's contract issues as he makes claims of not being paid from his music. They then speak on a number of artist doing extra things to promote music besides actually focusing on the music. Roscoe & Ralph give their thoughts on Wale's Folarin 2 album and more!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The fellas start off by recaping (sorta) the Tyson Fury & Deontay Wilder fight. They then dive into the anticipated new music that's on the way. Summer Walker's still over it is being rolled out and they guys talk about the direction of the songstress' second album and preview her new single with JT Ex for a reason. The guys discuss Silk Sonic's album set to release on the November 15th. The pressure behind dropping an album people have been waiting all year for. Wale's Folarin 2 and what to expect plus more!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The guys start off by asking if there is an artist dead or alive that you are willing to wait 3.5 hours for to perform based of the recent events involving the Fuggee's. Ashanti now has ownership of her masters and is re-recording her debut album and they fellas discuss what that might sound like. R.Kelly being found guilty on all charges in new york case and some of the entertainers that seemed to come to his defense. Wale having to pay J.Cole back for something that happened in 2009 and more!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
After brief break the fellas in the lounge are back! The fellas start off by discussing the new music that dropped ( Sevyn Streeter, Khelani, Lucky Daye) J. Cole drops a freestyle over Drake's Pipe Down. Tory Lanez wipes out IG and the guys speculate why. Dru Hill is looking for verzuz smoke, JD is looking Diddy plus more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The fellas start the show off with nothing else but the release of Kanye's anticipated album Donda. Did the album live up to the roll out hype? The guys discuss. Drake set a release date for CLB and he's beginning his roll out. The fellas talk about how they feel about billboards so far. Kendrick made his return and made a bold claim. Can Chrisette Michele be un-canceled? Remember to like, rate, share, and download where ever you find your podcast!!!
The guys started off with questioning if BET's new sitcom Mrs. Pat Show can survive in this PC climate. Lizzo and social media taking criticism beyond the music. The fellas then comment on the Essence remix, the new Wale single, and new albums from Benny The Butcher and Boldy James & The Alchemist. Ari Lennox being in the studio with legendary producers and writers and what that means for her next album. Tours being affected by the delta variant and more!!!
The fellas start off by paying their respects to the legendary producer Chucky Thompson who recently passed away. Nas released King Disease 2, but as expected Kanye West didn't release Donda. The guys talk about Tyler The Creator's Hot 97 interview, the 20th birthday of Usher's 8701 and more!!!
The guys start the episode off by speaking on the new music that was released ( Isiah Rashad, Dave East, Tink). New music coming this Friday with releases from Nas, Drake (maybe), & Kanye West (possibly). Aaliyah's uncle has signed a new artist and relaunching Blackground Records and with that he says Aaliyah's music will be on DSP's. Diddy launching a new label strictly for R&B, the epic Verzuz battle and more!
Sorry for the hiatus but Lyric Lounge is back! Roscoe held it down while Ralph Jey is out of town. Scoe briefly speaks on new music from Bj The Chicago Kid, Kevin Ross, Dave East, and Ransom. He gives his thoughts on Kanye West and the album that had people waiting until the wee hours of Friday morning. The Royce Da 59 and Lupe Fiasco battle, Coi Leray's performance at rolling loud and more!!!
The fellas start off by recapping the Verzuz between Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown, who they felt won and their issue with the battle. They then speak in depth on the album sales of the HER album and why they feel they fell short for what the label wanted. That lead to a discussion of Tyler The Creator debuting at number 1 and peoples love or hate for lyrical rappers. They then speak on the I, Sniper documentary and what they took away from the doc that they might have forgot living the tragedy in real time. Remember to subscribe to the Lyric Lounge Podcast on all streaming platforms to stay locked with us every time we drop!
The fellas start off by recapping the BET awards performances and tributes. They then talk about Tyler The Creators new album and why he seems to get overlooked in mainstream hip hop. Brent Faiyaz and Drake dropped a new single. The guys then speak about the verzuz between soulja boy and bow wow and the hypothetical battles between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim and Nore vs Beanie Sigel, plus more!!!
The fellas kick off the episode by recapping the debut album from H.E.R. They then speak on Tyler The Creator's new music and potential direction of his new album. Wale and Chris Brown drop a new song called Angles and the guys debate if it will be song of the summer. T-Pain told a story about usher saying he messed up music, 808's and messaging in music and more!!!!
The fellas start off by airing out grievances with apple promoting black music month and companies profiting off of Juneteenth. Then they get into new music from the Migos, Skyzoo, Tone Stith, Otis Kane and more. They discuss artist making the same songs and the reasons why plus more!!
The fellas start off by talking about the new Lloyd Banks album ( The speaking about a hypothetical outkast and lil baby collaboration. It's been a while since a lyric breakdown was done and the fellas bring it back to breakdown Boys ll Men Doin Just Fine and more!!!
The fellas kick off the show by recapping the rematch on Verzuz between Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. They then give their feelings on Exodus, the new album by the late great DMX and speak on the backlash Swizz Beatz received for production. New music by Fire in Little Africa, Lil Baby & Lil Durk, and Devin Morrison. Coi Leray's performance and lack of reaction from the crowed plus more!!!
The fellas kick off the show by recapping the billboard music awards. They highlight Drake's artist of the decade award and briefly speak on the conversation about Lil Baby taking his spot as the "Top Dog" in the genre. New music was released and the guys preview and give the their thoughts ( Sinead Harnett- Ready is always too late, Birdman Lil Wayne feat Roddy Rich - Stunnaman, A1- Pride, Tone Stith- Like the first time) The verzuz rematch between Swizz Beatz and Timbaland is happening this sunday. The self announced battle between Soulja Boy and Bow Wow plus more!!!
The Fellas are back after a week off and they get right to J.Cole's latest release The Off-Season and give their thoughts. They also speak on Nicki Minaj releasing her classic mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty, Migos' newest single Straightin, and T Pain remaking Buy You a Drink. Fat Joe saying Dj Khaled is this generations Quincy Jones and more!
The fellas start off by recapping and giving their thoughts on the new DJ Khaled album (Khaled Khaled). J. Cole announced his new album The Off-Season is dropping on 5/14 and the guys talk about their anticipation for the album, and gives some clarity to the TDE album dropping on 5/7. An article went viral from Jay-Z speaking on regrets of things he said on Big Pimpin' which lead into an impromptu debate about Supa Ugly. A hypothetical Jodeci vs Dru Hill verzuz and more!!!!
The fellas start by recapping the Memorial and Funeral Services of DMX. New music from H.E.R. feat Chris Brown & Cordae. The track list for Dj Khaled's upcoming was released and the guys speak on what the can expect from it. The last snowfall recap of the season plus more!!!
The fellas start off by paying respects to Black Rob. They then discuss how long somebody should without having their publishing. New music from Conway, Slim Thug, and Charm La'Donna. Snowfall recap and predictions plus more!!
The fellas start off the only way possible and that's by giving tribute to the legend DMX. That lead to a discussion about posthumous albums with the talks of a DMX album being done before his passing and the future release of a new prince album. The review new music from Majid Jordan, Miguel, Sonder and Elhae. Usher created his own currency for strippers, kid cudi pays homage to Kurt Cobain, snowfall recap and more!!!
The fellas start off recapping the Verzuz from Easter Sunday between Earth, Wind, and Fire & The Isley Brothers. New music from Freddie Gibbs, Belly, and Justin Beiber. Our weekly snowfall recap and predictions. We send our prayers and light to our legend DMX and more!!
The fellas breakdown the newly announced Verzuz battle SWV vs Xscape. They breakdown the lyrics to Just in case by Jahiem. New Music Gallant (Neptune) Elhae feat Masego ( My City). Weekly recap and predictions for Snowfall and more!
The fellas start off by recapping the Verzuz featuring Raekwon and Ghostface. They then give their thoughts on the upcoming Easter day verzuz between Earth, Wind, & Fire and The Isley Brothers. New music dropped this week (The Plugs I Met 2 by Benny The Butcher, Overgrown by Joyce Wrice, and Justice by Justin Bieber) The weekly Snowfall recap plus more!!
The fellas start off discussing the back and forth between Kirk Franklin and his son this past week. They then transition into recapping the Grammy winners and who might have been snubbed. The performance of the night by Silk Sonic. Not a lot of music was released but Scoe's Alex Isley dropped her remix to Good and Plenty featuring Lucky Daye, and they end off with their weekly snowfall recap.
the fellas start off by discussing Drake's 3 piece (scary hours 2). Lil Baby getting the best of him on wants and needs, and Drake rapping considerably longer than Rick Ross on lemon pepper freestyle. Silk Sonic released their single Leave The Door Open which was followed by twitter tift between the newly formed band which involved the Grammy's. Jay Z sold his stake to twitter owner Jack Dorsey and the guys give their thoughts on the deal. Verzuz was acquired by Triller and all the participants became stakeholders. Snowfall episode 3 recap plus more!!!
The fellas start off by talking about the new music that dropped over the weekend( Bryson Tiller deluxe, Joyce Wrice feat Freddie Gibbs, Pop Smoke single,). Anderson.Paak and Bruno Mars announced that they will be collaborating on a new album ( An Evening With Silk Sonic) with a single releasing this Friday, the guys speak on their anticipation. They recapped the Verzuz feat D'Angelo and "friends" and the potential next Verzuz that will feature Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Snowfall recap for episode 1 & 2 plus more!!!!
The Fellas start off by welcoming Bobby Shmurda home after he was released from prison. Quavo wanted to pick bobby up and the guys thought that was a little off. They discuss new music by Jim Jones, Kelly Rowland, Tory Lanez & Chris Brown and Miguel. Has the lead singer in a successful group ever flopped? Rick Ross performed on Tiny Desk but he wasn't the star plus more!
The Fellas kick off the episode discussing the amazing film Judas and The Black Messiah and The Soundtrack. They then discuss new music released by Eric Bellinger and Hitmaka which lead to a brief discussion about original songs and covers that are better. D'Angelo announced that he will participate in the next Verzuz but doesn't have an opponent so the guys give him an opponent and previews how the "battle" might go. Meek Mill and SixNine got into altercation over the weekend plus more!!!
On this episode Ralph Jey & Roscoe Inglish talk about the super Bowl and all the performances ( Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R. & The Weeknd). Did The Weeknd's halftime show live up to the 7 million dollar budget? Music was released this Friday and the guys review and play those singles, including Up by Cardi B, Gang Signs by Freddie Gibbs feat Schoolboy Q, Ballads by JID & Conway The Machine, FWM by Tone Stith and more! Turn this one up and enjoy the vibes.
The fellas are back in the lounge after a week off and they started out talking about artist avoiding the top tier artist release dates. The weeknd is performing at the super bowl and his budget for the performance was posted so the guys discuss the pressure that comes with that. Do artist still care about creating classics songs and albums? and much more!!! Remember to follow us on IG @lyricloungepodcast and like rate subscribe and share on apple podcast anchor podcast and spotify.
Ralph Jey & Scoe discuss Ariana Grande's new remix with Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion and why remixes have fell off from what they use to be. A small Kendrick Lamar appreciation segment. Bow Wow has a new album coming, so the fellas discuss the concept and why bow wow is doing what he's doing. Travis Scott and Future verzuz might be in the works and more!!
The fellas discuss the Verzuz hiccups of late and them going back to their original setup. They also discuss new music from Jazzmine Sullivan and Mac Ayres, which lead to a discussion about The EP vs The Album. Funkmaster Flex still being upset with Drake and more!!!
The guys in the lounge start off by sending prayers to Dr. Dre who was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm followed by condolences to the late great underground rap legend MF DOOM. They discuss the new beats commercial featuring Flo Milli and their issues with it. The guys also speak on the latest comments made by Will.I.Am about the black eyed peas not being considered a black group plus more!!!
The fellas were joined by Black Los on the last pod of the year. They discussed Young Thug saying Jay-Z doesn't have 30 songs that people can sing along to. Is the drake era over and does he have another gear. We give our top 5 rap and R&B albums and more!!
The fellas discuss the deluxe albums released by Eminem and Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne including Yung Money in his deal with universal. Memphis Bleek wants verzuz smoke with Juelz Santana or Lloyd Banks and much more!!!
The Fellas had a guest in the lounge, Kelly musically known as The Prdct for great conversation. They start off with the problem some people with lyricism of today which lead to the problem some people have with R&B of today compared to 90,s R&B. They get into the career and journey Kelly had while navigating the music industry. Lil Wayne selling his masters, virtual touring and more!!!!
The internet had a theory that J Cole might drop and the fellas discuss plus the other "major players" in music releasing music in the next coming months. Teyanna Taylor's retirement and how long it's going to last. Meek Mill bought some water and left a tip, plus more!!!!
The fellas start of by recapping some of the new music released over the weekend starting with Jim Jones' deluxe version of El Capo, Juicy J's The Hustle continues, and Lil Wayne's mixtape No Ceilings 3. The fight that happened over the weekend and the one fight that ended up stealing the show. Drake's new candle line, artist that may release music by the end of the year and more!!!
A recap of the monumental Verzuz between Jeezy and Gucci Mane. New music reviews on Jeezy ( The recession 2) Da Baby ( My Brother's Keeper) and Megan Thee Stallion (Good News). A discussion about Roc Nation and the job they do with their artist. Grammy nominations and snubs, Dave Chappelle and his fight with viacom and more!!!
The Fellas discuss the recent events involving rappers and gun violence. New music from 2 Chainz, Future and Uzi, and Masego. The projects on the way from Meg Thee Stallion and Wale. They also discuss the recent legal situation Lil Wayne has found himself plus more!!
The fellas start off by sending condolences and speaking on the unfortunate and untimely death of King Von. T.I.'s response to the situation happening in Atlanta. A breakdown of Wale's Lions, Bengals, and Bears. They preview the potential Verzuz between Outkast & A Tribe Called Quest and much more!!!
The fellas review albums from Ty Dolla $ (Featuring) They. (Amanda Tape) & Xavier Omar (If You Feel). They preview the Verzuz between TI and Young Jeezy. Why Eminem won't promote artist on his label and more!!!
The fellas discuss the new music that dropped on Friday ( PartyNextdoor, T.I. , Benny The Butcher, & Mario). They go over the track list for Ty Dolla $ upcoming album "Featuring". They go over the recent events involving Ice Cube, 50 Cent, and Diddy with the election plus more!!
Not alot of music dropped this week but the fellas did briefly review Trey Songz new album. Victoria Monet's Touch Me remix. Their disappointment with Miguel. They breakdown 3 songs that might belong in the dirty mack Hall of Fame plus more!!!
Lots of music this week. The fellas talk about Bryson Tiller's new release Anniversary, Play songs off of Westside Gunns's new album Who Made The Sunshine, the new single from Ella Mai Not Another Love Song, a brief sports break and much more!
The fellas discuss The hip hop award nominations and who they think will win. Music snippets from Fabolous feat Trey Songz and Benny The Butcher feat Lil Wayne. Tory Lanez breaks his silence with his Daystar release. Rick Ross using this time to promote his brands plus more!
The fellas discuss new music from Alicia Key, Brent Faiyaz, and Bryson Tiller. Quavo having issues with Akademiks. The hip hop community standing together against Vlad Tv and much more!
i know this a music podcast but the fellas recap game 7 of the western conference semi finals. review Conway's new album. Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight verzuz. Swizz Beatz saying Janet Jackson wants no parts of missy elliot. Lyric Breakdown of usher's new single bad habits and more!
The fellas breakdown Big Sean's album. Usher's new single and Vegas residency. Rainbow 96 flops. A lyric breakdown plus more!