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Ep. 58 Lupe and Cudi Resolve Differences, Preston Sees Reason Live, and Podcast Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 61:20


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

Music Budds Radio Vol. 3 Feat. Desmond Powell from Hip 2 Da Games

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 154:54


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

Ep. 57 Jayling - Anecdote EP Review

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 64:42


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

Ep. 56 - New Drake, Westside Gunn, Lil Wayne, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 67:39


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!

Music Budds Radio Vol. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 82:49


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.

Ep. 55 Magic 3, Reason, No Name, and, more!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 58:18


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.

Ep. 54 Bright Individual & Owl Nimbus - Nostalgic Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 129:55


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

Ep. 53 Dnash The Rapper - It Was Proven

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 112:30


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

Ep. 52 Catching Up and Music News!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 114:29


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.

Ep. 51 Hex.exe - Time Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 120:47


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

Ep. 50 ThankYouQhata

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 101:17


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

Ep. 49 Dirty Dell - Disruptive Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 71:57


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

Ep. 48 PorterHouss - 6 Ways To Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 86:17


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

Ep. 47 Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers Disc 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 133:55


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.

Ep. 46 Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers Disc 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 115:49


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.

Ep. 45 - The Heart Part 5, YSL Rico Charges, and Meg Not Actually Shot?

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 107:19


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!

Ep. 44 Philmore Greene - The Survivor Scroll

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 97:40


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

Ep. 43 - Ramona Park Broke My Heart, B.I.B.L.E., and Broken Hearts Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 118:01


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!

Ep. 42 Hood Ghandi - 6 Twenty Four

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 99:11


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.

Ep. 41 Will Smith Hancocked Chris Rock

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 76:56


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

Ep. 40 Vega 7 The Ronin - The Lead Lined Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 110:48


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.

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Ep. 39 Fresh Linen - A Breath of Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 164:30


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.

Music Budds Radio Vol. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 80:56


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!

Ep. 38 Skvwalker - Broke Music in Surround Sound

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 138:05


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)

Ep. 37 Slimmy Tha Hippy - 4 Da Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 80:40


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

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Ep. 36 Shorts, Oaklan Winthrop - Billboards or Barbershops 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 126:30


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

Ep. 35 Cam Caliber - Out of Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 104:48


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.

Ep. 34 Nana - Save Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 155:51


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.

Ep. 33 Bandz LOE - Loser

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 129:58


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!

Ep. 32 Nief SZN - Sad Boy SZN

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 121:04


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!

Ep. 31 The Music Budds Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 115:40


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.

Ep. 30 Smoovebeendidit - Smoove Sailing II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 146:46


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!

Ep. 29 Owl Nimbus Presents: Akira Kohi - Bebop FM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 96:46


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. 

Ep. 28 Behind The Budds Feat. Shaw Calhoune

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 86:02


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.

Ep. 27 Shaw Calhoune - Mariana

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 107:40


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.

Ep. 26 Em-Cee - Honey Coated Hip Hop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 156:28


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).

Ep. 25 - Random Verzuz, New Music from Big Sean, Dre, Reason, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 55:12


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!

Ep. 24 Behind The Budds featuring Brandon Leake

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 129:46


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!

Ep. 23 Level - Brandon Leake and Black Chakra

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 180:14


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

Ep. 22 Blk Odyssy - Blk Vintage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 129:50


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.

Ep. 21 Unregistered User - Caged City

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 135:44


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.

Ep. 20 KLVSS - Yessir

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 119:09


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!

Ep. 19 - Fat Joe x Ja Rule Verzuz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 72:20


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

Ep. 18 Drake - Certified Lover Boy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 56:01


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

Ep. 17 Kanye West - Donda

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 56:19


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

Ep. 16 Joey Ayinde & Conz - Planes II

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 93:55


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

Ep. 15 Festive - Done Waiting (Deluxe)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 70:08


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

Ep. 14 Behind the Budds featuring Dskillz Harris from DBL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 82:36


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.

Ep.13 - The Lox vs Dipset Verzuz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 78:47


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.

Ep.12 - Shaw Calhoune The Rudy Tape

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 74:46


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

Ep.11 - XXL Freshman Cypher

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 64:39


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

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