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During the first recording of the New Year, Iimani and Justin discuss if they have been Reckless or Cultured so far in 2021 (1:26) before talking about how they spent NYE (6:48). Unwarranted Facetime calls to start the New Year for Justin sparked the “Don’t FT me to find out who I’m with” convo (10:45). Iimani says don’t get out of pocket with Facetiming in 2021, stay in your lane (14:30). Speaking of staying in your lane... Donnie has been banned from every lane, except Onlyfans (15:23). Iimani and Justin speak on the 2021 U.S. Capitol riots (16:16), and staying out of white people’s business (19:21). Who else feels like we are still in 2020 at this point (19:55)? A HUGE shout-out to ATL (22:33), and in the words of Iimani “I hope they send that 2k stimmy!” (24:07). Iimani talks about looking forward to 2021 despite it all (26:19), and her desires to dive into black ideology; learning the history of people who influence black literature, black music, how we think, and keeping the dollar in our community (27:50). Sacrifices need to be made. We only need to do business with people who truly believe we are valuable (34:09), and stop funding our oppression. Will 2021 be Reckless, or Cultured? Justin and Iimani talk plans for first in-person recording to wrap the first show of the New Year (45:40).
Iimani and Justin wrap up 2020. Are you setting resolutions for 2021? What’s the vibe? Is it the end of the world as we know it?
Justin asks Iimani if she has gotten any offers to go half on an Onlyfans (4:20), before the duo talk Q4 reflections; closing out projects, managing burnout, and mercury retrograde. Will they be reckless or cultured to close “the strangest year ever” (6:06)? Drake stan, Iimani, shares thoughts on Benny the Butcher, and where he stands among NY rappers (13:28). The discussion comes up on how do you maintain authenticity in creativity (17:25), and integrity within the creative industry (20:02). Creativity is dead; we are in the age of curation (23:03). Moving onto partnerships in the workspace, Iimani shares the most important aspect of partnering with someone is understanding who you are working with, and not just what they are capable of(27:39), while Justin talks about the adjustment of working best solo, and not being comfortable asking for help (29:31). Hoodie season is on the rise (44:22), winter is coming, and 2020 prepared us for this (46:04).
Justin brings up a text message screenshots Iimani posted on IG which turns into a discussion on what is the wildest text you have received this week (4:44) and top-emojis in your phone/what do they mean (8:35)? Iimani has decided she is not buying anyone any gifts for the holidays, so Justin shares his Buy Black Gift Guide (16:43) Then Iimani apparently changes her mind, and adds to the list (19:19), while talking about buying from brands that align with what you believe in, buying more intentionally, and pushing the culture forward (22:23). Justin asks Iimani to define what is explicitly black (26:16), and if she believes that talent is nature or nurture? Can talent run in genetics (34:22)? The age gap on social media between Millennials and Gen Z comes to light heavily during the next announced Verzuz battle between Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole (44:18). December 4, HOV appreciation (56:38)
Iimani and Justin open with Thanksgiving recaps, and skipping large family gatherings during the 2020 holidays. Group chats are meant to be muted (4:55). Iimani asks Justin if he got any “are you in town” holiday texts (5:57), and asks what is the proper text message etiquette? Do you respond quickly, or leave people on read? Iimani asks Justin if he feels like he is walking in his purpose. The two discuss that not getting it exactly right does not mean you are not supposed to be in the room and overcoming imposter syndrome (11:51). Iimani (15:22) and Justin (20:40) both share their non-traditional paths to their current work and passions. Setting boundaries within vital relationships comes up (23:09), and learning your self worth within your relationships. Lockdown part two (28:19); Iimani r eturns to lockdown in the tristate area. In cultured news: Tyson vs. Jones and Paul vs. Robinson (38:21), and True’s Kitchen vs. Twerkers(51:20).