This podcast brings to light some very serious, funny, and understanding topics. “.. join the brothers (Marquis Wideman, SheRon Knight, Rashawn McClam, Eric Ruppert, and Jawaun McClam) as we dive into current events, music, sports, and black politics.” (Description by Weight Of The 8)
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Jackman by Jack Harlow Weight of the 8 releases their second Broken Records of the new season of the podcast with their musical analysis of Jack Harlow's, Jackman. Join Eric and Shawn as they discuss the overall narrative of the project as well as discussing their favorite moments of the production. Our goal with Broken Records is to put our neighborhood onto music we enjoy as we focus on the artistry and reception of the artist, we enjoy the most. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weight-of-the-8/support
Love Sick by Don Toliver Weight of the 8 releases their first Broken Record of the new season of the podcast with their musical analysis of Don Toliver's fourth project. Join Eric and Shawn as they discuss the overall narrative of the project as well as discussing their favorite moments of the production. Our goal with Broken Records is to put our neighborhood onto music we enjoy as we focus on the artistry and reception of the artist we enjoy the most. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weight-of-the-8/support
Looks like Christmas came a little early. One of our unreleased episodes just leaked! So since we're in the szn of giving we decided to let the neighborhood enjoy this gem! Also, if you haven't donated to the Toy Drive yet you still have time ! Last day to donate is Wednesday, December 21 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
In depth look and breakdown of Drake's and 21 Savage's Her Loss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
From walking the streets of DC to topping the charts of the US R&B/Hip Hop Billboard, Brent Faiyaz has shown the world one of the most impressive progressions of an independent artist. In this second studio album, Wasteland, Brent welcomes us into his own dystopia. We see him embrace his lifestyle, come to cross roads, and speak with raw emotion that shines a lot more light into what we assume is a day in the life of the R&B rockstar. E calls it a masterpiece. It's hard to argue that with the accolades and global feedback its received. Join the Guys with special guest, Morgan, as we breakdown this work of art. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
Q & E sit down to talk about 21 Savage's claim that he would beat anybody in his freshman class in a Verzuz. Is it fact or cap? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
Broken Records: "It's Only Me" With the drop of a highly anticipated album, it only made sense to return with it. It's been 2 years since Baby's globally acclaimed album ‘My Turn' released right before the pandemic. Since then, he has been touring the world, had a historic feature run, grew his own label ‘4PF' and dropped a documentary while still maintaining his position as one of the hottest artist in the game. Not too bad for someone that started rapping in 2017 ✍
Broken Records: “DONDA” An in depth breakdown and analysis of Ye 2021 project named after the artists' late mother. In August 2021, Ye released the highly anticipated project compiled of this generations biggest stars, such as Lil Baby, Don Toliver , Fivio Foreign, Travis Scott, Baby Keem and more, under the umbrella of production provided by Ye. With Grammy nominations around the corner, the guys go through their archives to provide the neighborhood with their initial reaction to DONDA. Tap into the conversation and initial reactions of the guys on your favorite listening platform. Want more DONDA and more content brought to you by us? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
An in depth look and breakdown of Still Over It. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
First and foremost, we want to send our deepest condolences to the friends and families that lost loved ones at the tragic incident that occurred this past weekend at Astroworld Festival. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the ones that are still being affected and we are hoping for a speedy recovery for all those still being treated for their injuries and trauma. Our co-host, Marquis “Q”, attended the event and we are thankful for him and his friends safe return back home. Join him as he discusses his experience at the event and what he took away from the weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
An in depth look and breakdown of Certified Lover Boy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
An in depth look and breakdown of Anniversary --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
An in depth breakdown of Thank You For Believing. Join the Guys as we review Toosii's latest mixtape and give our feedback on this ascending talent from Raleigh, North Carolina. Stream THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING by TOOSII --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weight-of-the-8/support
An in depth breakdown of THE WAY by HIGHWAY. Join the Guys as we review one of the hottest artist on the rise to mainstream success as we discuss their sleeper project of the year. Songs featured: ANOTHER PLANE, CASH SHIT, CHOOSE, FIGHT THEM DRUGS, CHEESECAKE, HAVING MY WAY, PINT PT. 2, ISSUES, LAST MAN STANDING Stream THE WAY by HIGHWAY.
An in depth look and breakdown of The Life Of Pi'erre 4
The Guys are back in the neighborhood, as they discuss several topics that range from Juneteenth, Pooh Shiesty, Father's Day and much more. In addition , tune into this episode for a very important announcement.
An in depth look and breakdown of Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon.
An in depth look and breakdown of The Off-Season
The Guys are back in the neighborhood and invited some of their neighbors over to catch up. Join the Guys, the Dominate the Decade crew, Matthew Anderson, Adarius Simpkins & Josh German along with Rells Revenges founder, Ty Walker as we address aliens, our bucket lists and what you’d be willing to do for your significant others. This episode is sponsored by and recorded at Beyond Vapes.
An in depth look and breakdown of No Love Lost
The guys gather together for an all too familiar conversation that focuses on the plight of black men in America. Tap into our conversation as we touch on the legacy of DMX, the new wave of currency in Ushbucks, the emancipation of Paul Pierce and much more.
An in depth look and breakdown of That's What They All Say.
The Guys finally get together with a long overdue guest from the neighborhood with Penny Hardaway a.k.a. Joshua Wiley. This week, we converse about NBA and an eventful All-Star Weekend, Bobby Shmurda coming home, our theories on the long overdue Certified Lover Boy, a recap of an eventful February and much more.
An in depth look and breakdown of 4 Your Eyez Only
An in depth look and breakdown of 2014 Forest Hills Drive
An in depth look and breakdown of Cole World: The Sideline Story
An in depth look and breakdown of Friday Night Lights
The Guys take on the first episode of 2021 by diving into the ambitious each one of them shares going into the new year as we all hope for a better start. Along the way, we dive into the perspectives of men dealing with fame and the abstracts attached to it.
Being home for the holidays hits a little different this time around than ever before. Along with enjoying company with our loved ones both near and far, let’s take the time to appreciate how far we’ve come in the midst of everything we’ve endured this year. Continue to think, pray, and be there for the less fortunate. It’s an early Christmas miracle that all 5 of The Guys were able to come together to deliver an episode right before the holidays. Listen now to “Home For The Holidays” as The Guys reminisce on holiday traditions/experiences and the need to understand the real reason for the season. Continue to share out and donate to the Toy Drive
Happy Holidays from The Guys to the whole neighborhood. Make sure y’all stay safe and enjoy family & friends more than ever this season. This week we are serving out another episode welcoming Jawaun back into the mix where we dive into a wide range of topics that’ll feed ya mind while you feed ya stomachs today. Listen. Share. Enjoy.
An in depth look and breakdown of Ugh, Those Feels Again.
The Guys welcome their first guest to the podcast this season, Darian O’Neil. Local South Carolina film director, garnet and black writer, and UofSC student joined in this weeks conversation. He shares his personal journey, past and upcoming work, and invaluable wisdom along with the regularly dropped wisdom from the Guys.
An in depth look and breakdown of To Pimp A Butterfly
An in depth look and breakdown of good kid, m.A.A.d city
The Guys are back again to get down to the intentions of why people do what they do. Execution aside: where’s ya heart at?
An in depth look and breakdown of If You're Reading This It's Too Late.
The Guys have returned from a longer hiatus to deliver season 2 of the podcast. Listen as the Guys catch back up on recent events in the world, celebrity drama, the state of the nation, and thought provoking concepts.
The Guys get together for the last go around and rendition for this season as they catch up on the recent events and reflect on the success of the podcast.
Jack of all trades, the next one up, SC’s very own, call him what you want but you can’t call him untalented. This week the Guys had an opportunity to chop it up with local beat maker, DJ, and Producer, DJ Dejay as he gives us an exclusive breakdown of his music, his upbringing, and what to expect from this young prodigy in the near future.
The Guys finally get around to answering the questions the people wanted them to answer in this weeks Q&A episode.
An in depth look and breakdown of Fuck The World
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