Podcast by Music Support Group
Edited replay of live AMP radio show with upcoming artist, Southside Vizzy — we discuss his new single, previous projects, navigating his budding rap career, and music that's inspired him throughout his life.
This episode is a recording of our new live show hosted on AMP radio. You can download the app or listen to it on your computer - we go live every Sunday and during the middle of the week; Usually Wednesdays or Thursdays. So be sure to follow our Instagram (@rapnerds_msg) and Twitter (@rapnerdsmsg) pages, and follow us on AMP radio (@rapnerds) to keep up with our scheduled shows. During this episode, Curtis brought on his wife and let her curate the playlist for the Mother's Day Special Show. Check out Amber's set and listen to the discussion on why she chose these songs her for Women Empowerment playlist. Link to playlist — https://linktr.ee/rapnerds SoundCloud Edits: Doo Wop - Lauryn Hill (Josh Bracy edit) - https://on.soundcloud.com/LaZDJuRRA5yJauyp8 Energy (Remix) by Myc 88 - https://on.soundcloud.com/4AzjPWb9ru93hSzC9 Who's That Girl - Eve (DJ - Little Edit) - https://on.soundcloud.com/ykA1BQQBskoua54RA Cardi B / J Cole Mashup - DJ Leroy G - https://on.soundcloud.com/B2hggWRBWSNeRBiX8 Cardi B / J Cole Mashup by DJ Leroy G- https://on.soundcloud.com/AZhAFLRHhCs5n75g8
Curt and Darren are back with their monthly episode - Darren admits he has covid-brain; Curt talks about trying to discover newer "popular" music and how Chris Stapleton had him feeling patriotic during the Super Bowl; We discuss Odd Future's impact on the culture and how talented the entire group was; Conclusion - what music we've been listening to lately.
In this episode, we give Future HNDRXX his flowers (once again) and ask some important questions - Is Gunna allowed to go to the Grammys? We close out the episode with some nominations for our 3rd Annual Music Support Group Awards. Apple Music Playlist Available: linktr.ee/rapnerds
Curt and Darren are back with a new episode to end 2022. The Rap Nerds talk about their favorite albums to come out this year and rank their top 5 albums of the year. We also talk about our favorite songs to come out in 2022 - Apple Music playlist below. We close the episode by discussing artists we discovered or were introduced to this year. https://linktr.ee/rapnerds Intro song: I Wish I Was a Chair - Phony Ppl
Zahmir (@ZahmirMusic) returns to the show to discuss his new EP, “Effortless” and other current music.
The Rap Nerds bring Dante Miles from MLBbro.com to talk about baseball ahead of the MLB All-Star game. He tells us which players we should look out for in the second half of the season, why more black kids should be playing baseball and why H.E.R. is one the top five female artists in the world.
Curt and Darren chop it up about Curt's love for Bad Bunny's new album, Kendrick Lamar's newest album, and the drama Young Thug and Gunna have found themselves in. Also, don't go to Phoenix during the summer. Like. Share. Comment. Subscribe. IG/Tik Tok: @rapnerds_msg Twitter: @rapnerdsmsg
Curt and Darren discuss Pusha T, Future and Vince Staples' new albums and join in on the Greatest Rapper Alive debate.
Resident Music Critic JMike joins the pod and discusses DaBaby keeping that thang on him, his favorite music projects from the year, his favorite tv shows, and his beef with "Atlanta"
Curt and Darren link up to discuss catching Fat Joe and Remy Ma host "The Wendy Show." The conversation highlights how rappers have begun to move into the mainstream and capitalize on their stardom through commercials with top brands and tv placements. During the last segment of the podcast, we discuss HBO Max's, "Music Box: Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss" - be sure to check out the film and join in on the discussion. Be sure to follow us on Social Media and join in our convos. Instagram: rapnerds_msg Twitter: rapnerdsmsg Tik Tok: rapnerds_msg
Darren and Curt talk about some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime performances in recent history. They also chop it up about some of their favorite music that's dropped so far in 2022. Twitter: @rapnerdsmsg IG: @rapnerds_msg
Curt (@leroygreenthethird) and Darren (@gloskywalker) recap the music that dropped in 2021 and announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Music Support Group Awards. IG: @rapnerds_msg Twitter: @rapnerdsmsg Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends. Intro Song: Dem Guys - The Crew
The Rap Nerds (@rapnerds_msg -IG; @rapnerdsmsg -Twitter) sit down with Jasper, the creator of “Cydonia” (@cydonianz), a luxury brand for everyday people and discuss his creative process behind his brand and ultimate goals for his clothing line. They also discuss Virgil Abloh's life and influence on the current culture. They close the episode discussing categories for the 2nd Annual Music Support Group Awards (https://forms.gle/NKR3YPnorFvvmfFq6 - place your nominations here).
Curt and Darren chat with Marcus Harden, the Senior Director of Academics and Development for Overtime Elite (OTE), and discuss the new professional high school league. They close their discussion with the albums they're thankful for.
Curt and Darren catch up after a few months off to discuss Young Thug's newest album, “Punk” and the influence Thug has on rap music today. The two also talk about how Thugger and other artists continue to innovate and push the boundaries of rap. Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @rapnerds_msg Twitter: @rapnerdsmsg YouTube: The Rap Nerds
Curt and Darren chop it up about life, Ye being Ye, and Leon Bridges finally moving into 2021. Instagram: @rapnerds_msg
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The Rap Nerds continue their New Artists Profile with special guest Zahmir (Instagram - @zahmirmusic). During this episode, Curt and Darren chop it up with Zahmir about J. Cole's latest album, "The Off-Season" and why this album is different from his others. We also discuss Zahmir's journey and progression as an artist and talk about his newest album, "Lucid." Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@rapnerds_msg). Also be sure to subscribe, like and follow our Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher pages which can be found on our LinkTree page - (https://linktr.ee/music.support.group). Also, follow our LinkTree page to find where you can stream the album "Lucid," as well as "Forest Fire," which was played during the podcast.
Dream Chasin' - New Artist Profile: Arshon by The Rap Nerds
Curt and Darren chop it up about the blog era of music that dominated our lives in high school and college. They also discuss how their generation is the last of a dying breed of music listeners that still are influenced by word of mouth music suggestions. Darren also reveals why he was suprised Nipsey Hussle got a Grammy nomination. Join in on the discussion in the comments and on our Instagram page - @rapnerds_msg IG: @leroygreenthethird; @40ozguru
On the first episode of 2021, the Rap Nerds were joined by Martavius, who recently dropped his debut EP, Concretebloom. During the first half of the episode, the trio discusses the pros and cons of the current streaming era and debate if access to more music encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and listen to something they wouldn't normally check out. During the second half of the episode, we talk to Martavius about the inspiration behind Concretebloom and what we should expect next from the new artists. Be sure to like, subscribe and share to your friends. Follow us on IG: @RapNerds_MSG; @leroygreenthethrid; @40ozguru @MartaviusJ_ Concretebloom Apple - https://music.apple.com/us/album/concretebloom-ep/1532929423
In the final episode of the year for The Rap Nerds, Curt and Darren just chop it up about what took place during this wild year. Listeners submitted comments and The Rap Nerds took time giving their thoughts on what their listeners had to say. Curt and Darren close out the episode discussing The Music Support Group Awards categories and nominees (listeners can vote here - https://forms.gle/Qtsmc6r32C76C2SAA until Dec. 27th). Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share with your friends. Thanks for checking us out. Instagram: rapnerds_msg Also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher: The Rap Nerds
Curt and Darren chat with YouTube Influencer Paige Mariah about rap's influence on the growth of Youtube. We take it back to Soulja Boy's Crank Dat and see what hidden dance videos are out there in the internet. The Rap Nerds then discuss the business of YouTube with Paige and talk about her platform and her personal story. We close out the pod with our favorite topic of what music we've been listening to lately.
Curt and Darren sit down with Kevin Golden, one of the members of the Music Support Group and an entertainment lawyer by trade. Kevin shares his knowledge of the music business and speaks on the new trend of independent artists. We also discuss Geoffrey Golden's newest gospel album "See Revival," which Kevin helped executive produced and the creation of their newest label, Golden Brothers Music Group. Instagram: @RapNerds_MSG @40ozguru @leroygreenthethird @KGthelawyer YouTube: The Rap Nerds
In our final episode of the Summer Film Series, Curt and Darren review Spike Lee's 80's classic "Do the Right Thing." The duo discusses the film's relationship with hip hop and the path it paved for up and coming Black filmmakers. The Rap Nerds also talk about the social impact of the film and its ability to speak to the current times.
Curt and Darren are back with another episode from their "Summer Series." During this episode, the duo goes over the Friday trilogy (Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next). They discuss the background behind the film and go over the things that make the film so relatable and a hilarious staple in the Black film world.
The Rap Nerds kicked off the Summer Film Series with the movie, "Baby Boy" directed by John Singleton. Curt and Darren were joined by Music Support Group member, Kendra (IG @kenken_laflare). In this episode, we reviewed "Baby Boy" and broke down some of our favorite scenes from the movie. Of course, we let the jokes fly all episode. How much did Jody get paid to fix bikes? Did Yvette have car insurance? All these questions are answered in this episode. Be sure to also check us out on Youtube and Instagram (music.support.group) Songs: The Type - Curren$y Just a Baby Boy - Snoop Dogg & Tyrese Baby Mama - Three Six Mafia
Curt and Darren return with another episode of Rap Nerds. In this episode, they're joined by Music Support Group member, Kirsten. They start off the podcast by discussing how crazy the last month has been, from white people semi-discovering racism and everything Black people have been dealing with. We also look at the response certain rappers have been giving during this new Black Revolution. We also touch on the J. Cole/Noname incident and close by letting you know why you should listen to Black Women always.
DJ Mix - CurtDawg - IG @music.support.group. Be sure to check out the Rap Nerds Podcast
Curt and Darren check in with each other to start off the podcast and then get into Kanye West's newest interview in GQ, him becoming a billionaire, and his comments on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy." The two then talk about the Instagram Live battles held between different producers and artists and debate whether they are worth the watch. Curt and Darren hop into the "Last Dance" and "The Jordan Rules" and give their opinions and thoughts on the documentary and book. The two close out the episode with their "Mood Music" segment and new music they've been listening to. Instagram @Music.Support.Group Also, be sure to check out the Quarantine Mix on The Rap Nerds SoundCloud page.
Curt and Darren take the time to discuss the current global pandemic. The discussion then turns to new music and albums the two have been listening too since the last episode. In their second segment, Curt and Darren give out album suggestions listeners can check out during the stay-at-home order. They close out the episode with their “Mood Music” segment, where they discuss their current moods and the music that they’ve been listening to, to reflect that current mood. IG: @Music.Support.Group @LeroyGreenTheThird @GloskySkywalker
Curt and Darren meet up in L.A. to record this episode of Rap Nerds. In this episode, they discuss Megan Thee Stallion's contract dispute with her label. Also, they discuss Young M.A.'s claim that r&b isn't the same, which allowed the two to transition into their "Mood Music" segment. Curt and Darren close the podcast discussing the music they've been listening to.
Curt and Darren are joined by one of their Music Support Group Members, Arshon, in this episode. In the first segment they discuss Kobe Bryant’s life and legacy. In the second part of the podcast Curt and Darren talk to Arshon about his rap group The Crew.
In this episode Curt and Darren are joined by Music Support Group member, Martavius, and they discuss some of the highlights of Drake’s 2-hour interview with Rap Radar. The group also discusses Kanye West’s newest venture into gospel music and whether his newest albums “Jesus is King” and “Jesus is Born” are worth the hype and if they should fall into the gospel category. Curt and Darren use them first few minutes of the podcast for comment reactions to the last podcast.
Intro (1:00) Curt and Darren reconnect and catchup on after a long hiatus. (5:03) We discuss who stood out and who let us down in the past decade. (24:20) Shout out our favorite songs and albums from various genres in the past year. (32:15) Curt and Darren give their respective top albums of the decade. (38:30) We wrap up our last episode of the year by discussing what we’ve been listening to lately, and what we’re looking forward to in the next year. Also, Curt shares a big announcement.
Curt & Darren try to explore the world of "gangster rap." What is it? Is there a new form of "gangster rap" and the "beauty" of gangster rap.
Curt and Darren center the rap discussion around historic events in this episode. How did the rap community respond to Hurricane Katrina? We talk about some of the charitable work, as well as the responses and songs that were put out in support of the people who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Curt and Darren discuss how Allen Iverson brought rap culture to the NBA and the finish off with their favorite Allen Iverson rap references, which leads into an anti-Post Malone rant.
Rap Nerds Premiere. In the first episode of Rap Nerds Presented by the Music Support Group Curt and Darren talk about Barack Obama's connection to hip hop and try to find out if he's the main reason for rap's ascent to becoming the top music genre.
Intro - NIpsey Hussle Album Review: Marvin Gaye's "You're the Man" & Khalid's "Free Spirit" Kodak Black Prince Magic Johnson & the Lakers Beyonce & Adidas Songs: The Type x Curren$y Nipsey Hussle x Perfect Timing Lil Nas X ft. Billy Rae Cyrus x Old Town Road Me and Mrs. Jones x Billy Paul
Nipsey Hussle Jay-Z and the Blueprint Cardi B Joe and his dirty mackin Checc Me Out x Nipsey Hussle Open Letter x Jay-Z I Don't Stress x Nipsey Hussle Me and Mrs. Jones x Billie Paul
(1:00) Intro - Rico Nasty (10:00) - Ariane Grande/2 Chainz/LeBron (26:00) - Solange album, closing geeky remarks Songs: The Type x Curren$y Taxi x Alex Forte Statues x Phony Ppl
(:40) Intro. Super Bowl recap. 21 Savage’s Unfortunate situation and Chris Brown being a goofy again. (20:20) Super Bowl Halftime Performance and Atlanta artists that could’ve performed and gotten a great response. (31:00) Favorite album from 2003-2008. (50:00) Closing - Music we’ve been listening to over the last few weeks. Music Thug Motivation x Young Jeezy Skrt Skrt x 21 Savage Heaven Only Knows x Towkio ft. Chance the Rapper Burner on Me x 50 Cent
(:50) Intro. We discuss the “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary (8:20) Soulja Boy aka Big Drayco. (17:04) Future’s “The WIZRD” and his documentary. (24:50) New Music that’s recently dropped and music we’ve been checking out lately Songs: Thirtynine (iii adore you) x Phony Ppl Tainted x Slum Village ft. Dwele We Made It x Soulja Boy & Drake Perkys Calling x Future
Intro: (:50) Biggest Winners and Losers of 2018 (13:40) Thoughts on artists and people criticizing Travis Scott for performing at the Super Bowl(22:55) Top Albums of the Year, and albums people should check out from 2018 Songs: Suffix by Lil Wayne The Trip (Downtown) by Wale In My Lifetime by Alex Forte
(1:00) Intro - We start off discussing our love for hip-hop, which lead into us discussing Anderson .Paak’s new album, “Oxnard” (13:15) - We discuss J. Cole’s features this year. Also, we finish our discussion on Oxnard by giving our favorite track off the album. Darren gives his review of J.I.D’s DiCaprio 2. (22:15) - We discuss J.I.D’s demographic and rap’s demographic as a whole and the outreach hip-hop has now. (28:10) We discuss new music drops, including new tracks from Kirby, and a jazz album Curtis by Kamasi Washington titled “Heaven and Earth” Songs: No Secret x Deante Hitchcock Young Black Louisiana x Jawuan Tiptoe x Milo Try x Kirby
Intro: (:40) We discuss Metro’s album and 21 Savage’s growth. (6:20) We discuss our bad timing and our favorite drops over the last two weeks. (16:00) We discuss the “Black Music Challenge” and our favorite song remixes, while hopping into a tangent on Wayne’s crazy run again and how he “stole” people’s songs by remixing them. (38:40) What was the last good “mixtape” we’ve heard from a major artist? And what’s the difference between an album or a mixtape in 2018? Songs: I Do This x Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay Rock Don’t Come Outside x Metro Boomin ft. 21 Savage Cereal & Cartoons x Savvy Society
Intro: (2:00)We discuss Quavo's solo project and whether we really want solo projects from Offset and Takeoff? Also, who is the better rapper? (7:00) Cardi is still on top and still around doing big things. (14:00) More new music: Future/Juice WRLD - rappers lying about drug use; Lil Baby and Gunna and the best Future collab album. Daniel Caesar getting caught up in the strip club. (31:00) The music we’ve been checking out lately. Songs: Met Gala x Gucci Mane ft. Offset G-Shit x Webbie Cole Summer x J. Cole
Intro. (2:20) Young Thug Appreciation. We discuss Logic’s new album and why Darren doesn’t like Logic. (12:50) We discuss Lil Wayne's Carter V.(17:10) More new music discussions, including Noname’s new album, "Room 25." And Dolph’s "dedication" song to his mom. (24:10) Anderson .Paak Appreciation. (35:10) Who are the best storytellers in Music and Prince’s “new music.”(46:20)We discuss "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" and end on Quincy Jones Appreciation. Songs: nothinG special x Phony PPL Just Might Be x Young Thug Thinking Bout You x Lil Wayne Lost x Chance the Rapper ft. Noname Gypsy Best One x NxWorries The Trip (Downtown) x Wale
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