New Old Heads Podcast

The New Old Heads episode 439 had discussions on small market Hip Hop scenes and how it's similar to small market NBA teams, Clipse returning but also being dropped for having a Kendrick verse, Madlib and Egon's legal disputes, Eminem winning Hip Hop artist of the year over Kendrick Lamar at the AMAs, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 438 had discussions on GTA 6's upcoming release and how much of a cultural impact it will have in both pop culture and Hip Hop, Jermaine Dupri's legacy, how everyone wants to be a podcaster or rapper now, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 437 had discussions on Common's BE album turning 20 with 11 new songs, Joey Bada$$ and the idea of a TDE East - and if it's needed, David Banner going off about Hip Hop giving away the game by accepting streaming, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 436 had discussions on the first day of the Sean Combs trial, Russ discussing Spotify and changing public viewable numbers, Project Pat becoming a Christian rapper and saving people, and Westside Gunn and Doechii and if there's something special there. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 435 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and discussed Outkast and their influence on the south, 9th Wonder and his approach to working with legendary 90's Hip Hop acts, the "streets" of Hip Hop and how it's changed, "Conscious" Hip Hop and its origins, why we should stop classifying everything as Hip Hop, and more. Support the show

Episode 434 of the New Old Heads featured discussions on Lil Wayne saying "they stole the feeling" and him not wanting to perform at the Super Bowl anymore, Too Short explaining why he didn't hang around Tupac, Mannie Fresh on wanting originality in music, and more. A lot more discussion exists exclusively on our Patreon, which you can become a member for as little as $5/mo. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 433 discussed Kendrick and SZA's "luther" video, Will Smith's GOAT argument, the potential for seven new mass appeal-fueled Hip Hop legend projects, and more. Get additional segments and reacts from our uncut episode, available exclusively on our Patreon. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 432 had discussions on Ice Cube bringing back Friday with a discussion on why we don't see soundtracks anymore, Adam 22 and No Jumper going broke, Hollywood actors being into Hip Hop, 90's Hip Hop elitists, Joe Budden saying there's code-switching going on with the Bruno Mars and Sexyy Redd collab, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 431 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on Uncle Luke's comments about pioneering Southern Hip Hop, and if the album/ album review has reached its end. We also discussed Kanye West and his Akademiks "interview", but that lives exclusively on our uncut episode available only our Patreon. Support the show

Episode 430 of the New Old Heads featured guest Justin Hunte (aka The Company Man) and had discussions on the upcoming Erykah Badu and The Alchemist project - and what an Alchemist and Future project could entail, if it's important for Hip Hop media to cover artists such as Kanye West if they are enacting in repeated reprehensible behavior, and also Timbaland's comments about AI having more soul than any other major music out. We also had a long conversation on the symbiotic relationship between artist and media that lives exclusively on our uncut episode 430 available via our Patreon. Support the show

Episode 429 of the New Old Heads discussed Kendrick and Playboi Carti's collaboration and criticism from Anthony Fantano, UMG responding with a motion for Drake's lawsuit, Will Smith's upcoming album, and more.Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 428 had discussions on Conan O'Brian's joke about Kendrick and Drake at the Oscars - and Elliot Wilson taking issue with it, Curtiss King and Professor Skye's discussion about white creators in Hip Hop media and white people's role, and Suno AI's owner saying "it's not enjoyable to make music now". Support the show

Episode 427 of the New Old Heads had discussions on Freddie Gibbs and J. Cole's projects and who has the better catalog, why we put artists up against each other in Hip Hop, LA Reid saying there's not "button" in music, 2 Chainz talking about how different music production allows for different approaches, and if music impact is more important than the music itself. Support the show

Episode 426 of the New Old Heads featured discussions about GNX and its features being the worst part of the project - but also a discussion about if there should be an order to things in regards to putting artists on. There were also discussions on J. Cole's new "cLOUDs" song and where he aligns, Wu-Tang's final tour announcement with Run The Jewels, RZA discussing how Wu-Tang went for the white fans first after Wu-Tang Forever, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 425 had discussions on Kid Rock comparing himself to Kendrick Lamar and his inconsistent comments about DEI and the Super Bowl Halftime, Drake outselling Kendrick and being exactly what Kendrick described him as, Gelo and the issue with nepotism in music, and ASAP Rocky being found not guilty. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 424 had guest Brotha2daknight and broke down Kendrick's Super Bowl performance, talked Irv Gotti and his passing, and discussed how Kanye is washed and why we often can't separate the art from the artist. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 423 was a full recap and discussion on the many facets of the 2025 Grammys.Support the show

Episode 422 of the New Old Heads had discussions on DJ Akademiks being a groomer, Kanye's best eras, Debbie Deb not getting any publishing for her voice on Kendrick's Squabble Up, and the importance and lack of OGs in Hip Hop and music. Support the show

Episode 421 of the New Old Heads features discussions on Snoop, Nelly and other Hip Hop artists performing at Trump inauguration events, the TikTok ban and unban and what social media looks like for the Rap Music Industry vs. Hip Hop culture, Mac Miller's Balloonerism, and more. Support the show

Episode 420 of the New Old Heads is our first episode of 2025. We had discussions on Madlib's house and record collective being lost to the LA fires, Beanie Sigel and him using AI to recraft his old voice, LiAngello Ball getting a deal with Def Jam, and Irv Da Phenom's thoughts on Hip Hop content, creators, and culture vultures in 2025. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 419 had discussions on De La Soul not supporting a book about them from an author Marcus J. Moore, Dave Blunts performing on a couch, Adam22 calling Kendrick fans the same as Trump culters, Nicki Minaj's old tweets referencing Drake, Manny Fresh and roles in recording sessions, and more. Support the show

Episode 418 of the New Old Heads features guest Brotha2daknight. Discussions: Updates to the Jay-Z allegations, Fat Joe says artists aren't loyal, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Missionary project reactions, Doechi and how she approaches music, when music became more about numbers than greatness, and more. Legally VegasLegally Vegas! Our podcast where Bighorn Law attorneys dig into all things legal and...Listen on: Spotify On The TrackUnique stories about the best producers in hip-hop.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The New Old Heads episode 417 had discussions on Kanye West not paying producers for Vultures 1 & 2, Jay-Z and the SA allegations against him, J. Cole saying he felt pressure from Kendrick's GKMC, Andrew Shulz and his clout chasing of Kendrick Lamar, the On The Radar interview with young white producer saying Soul Music is overrated, and more. Support the show

We shot a surprise episode over Thanksgiving break with Justin Hunte, also known as the Company Man, and we talked about Kendrick, Drake, LL Cool J, Little Brother and much more. Support the show

Episode 415 of the New Old Heads had multiple discussions on Kendrick Lamar's new GNX album, including Lil Wayne's comments, if the West Coast is surpassing Atlanta, what this album means, and Drake's petition for a lawsuit for defamation. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 414 had discussions on Andre 3000 getting nominated for an "album of the year" nod by the Grammys for his "New Blue Sun" album, said album not counting towards his required number of releases for his label, Ebro saying Hip Hop itself is to blame for the quality going down, and a really poor list of 13 reasons why Lil Wayne "revolutionized" Hip Hop. And more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 413 had discussions on Ari Lennox wanting off of Dreamville, Logic saying his "super Hip Hop" doesn't pay the bills, Erick Sermon saying moment music won't help you pay bills in 20 years, Waka Flocka's event getting cancelled because of his Trump support, and if the rap fan that wants to like Hip Hop should be ostracized for supporting a candidate such as Trump. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 412 talked Quincy Jones' legacy, the Hot Boyz reunion, Jermaine Dupri arguing for street promotion over internet promotion, Joe Budden and Steve Stoute discussing the level of seriousness creatives need to have, Lord Jamar's misogynistic comments towards Cardi B after rally speech and using Hip Hop as propaganda, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 411 had discussions on DJ Clark Kent passing away at 58, how the Kendrick vs. Drake beef created Hip Hop unity on the West Coast, Eminem responds to Kid Rock after Kamala rally, Lil Durk's arrested, why Tyler, The Creator isn't considered part of the "Big 3", and more. We have an hour and a half live reaction and real-time review of Tyler, The Creator's "CHROMAKOPIA" that is available exclusively on our Patreon. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 410 was jam-packed with discussions on ATCQ being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dr. Dre saying albums should have ONE producer, 50 Cent's Las Vegas residency is happening, Tyler, The Creator abandoning Friday release days with CHROMAKOPIA, Method Man thinks remixing STEALS intellectual property, Club Shay Shay wins BET's best Hip Hop platform, how Lupe Fiasco navigated Drill music's rise in Chicago as an educator, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 409 had discussions on J. Cole's "Port Antonio" track addressing the big three battle and Joe Budden calling him out for one of the lines, Brownsville rapper KA passing away, TI retiring from performing, Akademiks banned from Twitch, Hip Hop marketing approaches of doing interviews versus letting the media talk and guess, 9th Wonder and Swank discussing today's era versus the 90s, if there's a such thing as taking someone's spot, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 408 had discussions on Pete Rock not being interested in reuniting with CL Smooth, Dame Dash saying him coming up with "Pause" may have saved him from Diddy, Pharrell says he sounds like Mickey Mouse on "Beautiful" song with Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco's TextFX AI engine improve the efficiency of how writer's write, DJ SNS admitting to leaking Nas' Illmatic Album & "Hip Hop Hooray", Joe Budden says Everyday Struggle was one of the best Hip Hop shows ever, Peter Rosenberg calls Vlad a Culture Vulture in response to Akademiks and Vlad pow-wow, our top 10 Hip Hop albums from the East Coast draft, and more .Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 407. Discussions on Doja Cat talking injustices at the Global Citizens Festival, Flying Lotus and Thundercat having different "Ones", Diddy facing 120 new accusers, Dr. Umar defending Beyonce over CMA snub, Dikembe Mutombo being referenced in Hip Hop, Young Thug's judge rant, Tommy Richman saying music is dying, Andre 3000 saying he's not meant to be a rapper, our top 10 best Hip Hop storytellers, and more. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 406 discussed the continuous Sean Combs saga, Macklemore being dropped for a festival for saying "F*** America" after performing his "Hinds Hall" song, Doechii and her trajectory, and a Southern Hip Hop album draft. Support the show

The New Old Heads talked Diddy getting arrested, Pharrell saying he doesn't want to hear celebrities endorse candidates, and we did our 2010-2019 Hip Hop album draft. Side One/Side B with Dave and SteveA punk and a metalhead with ADHD ambush each other with their favorite albums, hilarityListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The New Old Heads episode 404 had discussions on the "outrage" around Lil Wayne not being chosen to perform the Halftime for the upcoming Super Bowl, Kid Cudi stealing Psalm One's intellectual property (and diss track), and more. We also did our 2000-2009 Hip Hop album draft. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 403 had discussions on "11 Musician Hard Truths" and the validity of the statements, 50 Cent saying he'll pay Yayo $5 Million if he stops going on DJ Vlad, and then conducted our first album draft by drafting 90's Hip Hop albums. Support the show

Episode 402 of the New Old Heads discussed CHREECE 2024, if small festivals are better than large ones, T-Pain saying he makes $50k an hour from streaming, and if music reviews are dead. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads podcast episode 401 had discussions on why many mainstream artists no longer make albums of substance, Rampage taking shots at Busta Rhymes and older rappers who "switch up" their styles, and the interesting support and lack of support that can comes from smaller market cities (as opposed to say Atlanta). Support the Show.

Episode 400 of the New Old Heads is a celebration, and discussions were had about Jay-Z filing a notice about claiming the masters for Reasonable Doubt ahead of Dame Dash auctioning off his share, reactions/thoughts on break dancing at the Olympics, if you could go to the listening party of any album ever made with the artist that made it what album would it be, and Post Malone saying he was hurt by being called a culture vulture and one-hit wonder. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 399 had discussions on Ice Spice selling only 28k her first week and if it's sign of her lack of fans or a sign of the times, LL talking about rappers who only talk about money and lack a variety of subject matter, and Lil Yachty getting flack for just now listening to Jay-Z's "The Black Album". Support the Show.

The New Old Head episode 398 had discussions on music production potentially lacking and if regionality has anything to do with it, LL Cool J answering if he's afraid he can hurt his legacy with new music, Rakim's new album, and much more. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 397 featured guest Brotha2DaKnight and talked when our favorite artists fall in and out of love and their music changes, how important split sheets and paperwork upfront is, how you can't be a "mysterious" musician in the current artist landscape, and about Kamala Harris most likely becoming the Democrat candidate. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads returned for episode 396 with conversations on if a new "Adult Contemporary" category can be utilized for "Grown Up" or "Mature" Hip Hop music, Eminem potentially being the most polarizing Hip Hop artist, Eminem still not giving us Hip Hop fans what we really want, LL Cool J's critical comments about Andre not putting out music (and his response), and more. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 395 discussed what sample snitching really is and what is good and not, Kendrick's "Pop Out" concert and the different takeaways from the response, and the problems with Empire collaborating with Bandcamp for smaller creatives. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 394 discussed KRS One saying that Hip Hop's early contributors definitely consisted of Latinos, Cardi B suggesting the new generation can't handle being draftees with the new 18-26 auto registration bill, and Jay-Z getting slack for performing at Tom Brady's HOF ordeal but not any Hip Hop 50 celebrations. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 393 discussed Buckshot saying that streaming is almost dead, Jay-Z donating $300 million for private schools, and if album sales matter anymore.Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 392 had discussions on if Eminem's "A shot at a feat" line in relation to Megan Thee Stallion is actually offensive, 9th Wonder's comments comparing Eminem and Caitlin Clark, Illa J's comments about J Dilla potentially taking up some of Kanye's space if he were alive, Method Man's comments about Summer Jam, and more. Indy CD & VinylRecord store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The BandHip hop media brand based in Indianapolis. Kolman DentalDentist based in Indianapolis. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

Episode 391 of the New Old Heads podcast talked about Charlamagne saying he blocks out peoples opinions and that you're not smart if you don't, T-Pain saying he's happy he didn't listen to Snoop and Scott Storch, and Lauryn Hill's Miseducation being ranked as the best album of all time by Apple Music. Support the Show.

Episode 390 of the New Old Heads talked the national "Cookie Plug" chain culturally appropriating Hip Hop and the backlash in the new Indianapolis location, Michael Eric Dyson defending Drake's Blackness, Sean Combs' video of him attacking Cassie, and more. Support the Show.

The New Old Heads episode 389 talked about Questlove's comments on the Kendrick and Drake rap beef and questionable comments about Tupac's diss track, if we as a society REALLY value the arts (and music), Spotify again taking money from artists, and Royce Da 5'9" and Guru talking about talented artists not wanting to put enough effort in marketing. Indy CD & VinylRecord store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The BandHip hop media brand based in Indianapolis. Kolman DentalDentist based in Indianapolis. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.