The Music Budds

In this episode (no review) we catch up on some topics around music and the culture.

We got a loaded episode for y'all today! During our Music Budds Radio Show we invited Founder and Host of the Hip 2 Da Games Podcast Desmond Powell. (04:27) The Diddy Quick Settlement Controversy (23:30) Song Review for "Call It Out" by Negis IRap (31:41) Song Review for "E.M.D." by Sway Jack (37:28) Are We On Another Verge of a Golden Age of Hip Hop? (49:13) Song Review for "No Hook Pt.2" by Davinky1of1 (57:27) Talking about the 6 additional songs from Drake's Scary Hours Edition from "For All the Dogs." (01:10:01) Song Review for "Like Yourself" by Mandella Eskia and Brent Butler (01:14:49) We Debate About the Andre 3000 Album with no rapping (01:39:47) Song Review for "Mic Check" by Shottie & Tev95 (01:46:22) Song Review for "Heaven & Hell" by Flu (01:57:06) Song Review for "Bragga" by Tre Eiht feat. Mandella Eskia (02:01:36) We Discuss Some of the 2024 Grammy Nominations

In this episode, Preston and Jerrell review Jayling's EP Anecdote, and go over some news such as the DJ Envy situation.

This episode, Preston and Jerrell discuss all the albums that dropped this past week, Drake's response over his album reviews, Jay-Z not giving any money to family, and more!

We're Back with Music Budds Radio Vol. 2! Preston, Chris, and Jerrell Go through the Playlist (Now available on Spotify and Apple Music) of some submitted tracks to play on the show.

Welcome back! In this episode Preston and Jerrell hold down the fort with a long-awaited new episode. We talk about what we've been listening to, where do we want the podcast to go, Why Reason is not respected on TDE and more.

In this episode we review Bright Individual and Owl Nimbus project Nostalgic Beginnings and discuss the elephant in the media that is Kanye West.

In this episode Preston, Fatima, and Jerrell review Dnash The Rapper's album It Was Proven and go into some news.

In this episode, Preston, Fatima, and Jerrell check-in to see how they are doing alongside thoughts shared on the recent music news that has been going on.

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell review Hex. exe's album Time Travel

On our 50th episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell welcome artist ThankYouQhata to the show.

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell review Dirty Dell's Album Disruptive Behavior.

In this episode Preston, Fatima, Chris, and Jerrell review the PorterHouss' EP 6 Ways To Sunday.

In this episode Preston, Fatima, and Jerrell, wrap up reviewing Kendrick Lamar's latest project by reviewing the second disc of Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers.

In this episode Preston. Jerrell, Chris, and Fatima give an in-depth review on Disc 1 of Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated album Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers.

In this Episode we talk about Kendrick Lamar's The Heart Part 5 release and how it stacks up against the others (Next week we will review is album), YSL Rico charges, Reports showing Meg the Stallion was not actually shot? What a new Def Jam Fight for NY 2 game would look like today and more!

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary and review Philmore Greene's 2020 album release The Survivor Scroll. We also discuss all the album releases from last week and some crazy news in the culture

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima talk about the recent albums from Vince Staples, Syd, and Fivio that recently released. We also discuss Kendrick Lamar's album announcement, A$AP Rocky's trouble with the law, and more!

In this episode we review Hood Ghandi's EP 6 Twenty-Four. We also talk about the Grammy wins, Tory Lanez news, and Classic Albums.

In this episode we talk about the historic Oscar incident of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

In this episode the Music Budds review Vega 7 Ronin's debut project The Lead Lined Wall. We also talk about the Arby McDonalds beef, Bow Wow talking down on Jermaine Dupree and his own catalog. We also talk about the Meg/Tory incident and if she will ever comeback from it.

In this episode the whole Music Budds squad breakdown the spoken word project A Breath of Fresh Air by artist Fresh Linen. We also discuss some music projects that recently released and talk to Chris about his experience seeing Tyler the Creator in concert.

In our special episode we present you with Music Budds Radio! Where we play a curated playlist of singles with yall! We also discuss the recent news of slaughterhouse, rolling loud lineup and more!

In this episode The Music Budds review Skvwalker's Broke Music in Surround Sound. We also discuss Kanye's Documentary, our favorite music documentaries and movies. linktree.com/musicbudds Faceless Song Review (12:18) Wanna B Song Review (17:43) Call You Later Song Review (24:40) Grow Some Song Review (32:30) Love Me or Not Song Review (39:24) Glory Song Review (47:43) Oz Song Review (54:37) Countin on Me Song Review (61:29) Time Again Song Review (69:10) More Waiting Song Review (73:53) Realeyez Song Review (80:02 Glass Song Review (86:19) Explosion Kid Song Review (92:15)

In episode 36 we reviewed Slimmy Tha Hippy (a.k.a. ionrapnomore) recent album, 4 Da Fame. We also discuss the Super Bowl Half-time Show, and the trouble in finding new music. For more content visit linktree.com/musicbudds Track 1 08:13 Track 2 15:34 Track 3 20:42 Track 4 24:08 Track 5 30:09 Track 6 35:15 Track 7 39:29

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell review the second installment of Billboards or Barbershops 2 by Shorts and Oaklan Winthrop.

In this episode the Music Budds review Cam Caliber's debut album Out of Frame. They also discuss Funk Flex, TI, and Ebro's Top 50 Rapper Lists, and also discuss an interesting article describing how the discovery of new music is shrinking.

In this episode the whole squad (Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima) review artist Nana's album Save Yourself. We also talk about some new music releases we have been listening to.

In this episode Preston, Jerrell, and Fatima review Bandz LOE's Album Loser. We also discuss Kool Moe Dee's Report Card List, Reason saying that Fabolous is a better MC than Andre 3000, and more!

To start off season 2 of the Music Budds, we review Nief SZN's debut EP instrumental album Sad Boy SZN. We also catchup talking about the potential Jay-Z verzuz, Nas's Magic album, and more!

Welcome to the Music Budds Awards! This episode we present our favorite categories such as Best Rap Project, Best RnB Project, Best Feature, Best Bar, Best Album Cover, and More! Tune in while Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatimah mention their favorite music they reviewed this year.

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima review artist Smoovebeendidit's latest album Smoove Sailing II. We also talk about the Bone Thugs N Harmony V Three6Mafia Verzuz, Drake withdrawing from the 2022 Grammys, and more!

In this episode Chris, Jerrell, and Preston review producer Owl Nimbus's concept instrumental album Akira Kohi - Bebop FM. We also discuss predictions on the Three6Mafia Bone Thugs and Harmony Verzuz (recorded before event), NBA YoungBoy throwing in the towel on the music business, and rappers getting into the NFT business. 

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell speak with artist Shaw Calhoune who worked on The Rudy Tape and his most recent EP Mariana. We picked his brain by asking his influences, favorite albums and thoughts on the recent Grammy Nominations.

In this episode, Preston, Chris, and Jerrell review Shaw Calhoune's latest EP Mariana, Discuss the 2nd part of the Kanye West Drink Champs interview, The unfortunate murder of Young Dolph, Talk about the Silk Sonic Album, and What we've been listening to.

In this episode, Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima review Em-Cee's Honey Coated Hip-Hop, and discuss the latest news. Em-Cee Album Review (3:26) Missy Elliot receiving the walk of fame Hollywood star and if that award is still relevant today (1:36:29), Travis Scott Astroworld tragedy (1:46:30), Kanye West Drink Champs PT1 Episode (2:03:48), What Music We are listening to (2:25:14).

This episode Preston and Jerrell cover music news this week from the Random Call of Duty Sponsored Verzuz, New music from Dre yet to be released through Grand Theft Auto Games, Big Sean and Hit Boy's EP, and more!

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima speak with professional and award winning poet Brandon Leake. He talks about the concept of the latest poetry album Level he worked on with Black Chakra (11:50) battle rappers that inspired him (26:42), his experience with America's Got Talent for the first time (29:23), His favorite rappers (1:04:54), and naming those with 3 great albums in a row (1:13:05) and more!

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and special guest Fatima review the masterful spoken word poetry project Level by Brandon Leake and Black Chakra.

In this episode we review Blk Vintage in depth, discuss R. Kelly possibly exposing other people in the industry, and discuss the BET Awards 2021.

In this episode we review Unregistered User's Album Caged City. We also discuss the R. Kelly verdict, MoneyBagg Yo getting 28 acres of land, NBA Young Boy having huge success yet blacklisted from YouTube and potential Verzuz with Jermaine Dupree and Puff Daddy.

In this episode, Preston, Chris, and Jerrell  Review KLVSS latest album titled Yessir, Talk about the Drake vs Michael Jackson debate, Karen Civil drama, Tory Lanez clearing his social media, Fugees reunion, and more!

In this episode we discuss who won the Fat Joe x Ja Rule Verzuz, and some new music that has released.

In this episode we review Drake's anticipated Certified Lover Boy and how it compares to Donda amidst the Kanye Beef.

We review Kanye West's long-anticipated album Donda.

Review for Planes II and some talk about Donda Stem Player, Kanye releasing Drakes address, Kendrick Lamar and more!

Album review for San Diego Rapper/Singer Festive. Also some conversations about Cassidy responding AGAIN to Tory Lanez and some discussions about Drake.

Our first featured guest. We chop it up about Dipset/Lox, Legends of Hip Hop, Royce v Lupe and Cassidy v Tory Lanez. Listen as Preston gets progressively drunk.

We recap on The Lox vs Dipset Verzuz battle and all the drama around it. Also discuss Da Baby being cancelled, Isaiah Rashad's latest album, and Nas' King Disease 2 rumored to release Friday.

Review for some cool guy rap. Lox v Dipset talk and more!

Teaser of next project we are reviewing. Some conversation about the XXL Freshman Cypher, Royce Da 5'9, Vic Mensa and more.