In the oversaturated world of podcasts, Radio Broadcast dropout Xpress aka DJXP, tries to find his footing in the sea of information via long form content, often bringing his creative friends and family along the way for the lighthearted, heavy and sometimes informative ...You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.
In Episode 86, the conversation starts off light before Trivelle opens up about his longing for the comfort, routine, and security that come with love and fatherhood. XP then brings up an artist seemingly living that life in A$AP Rocky, prompting a dive into his discography, recent output, and how he's been balancing music with parenting alongside Rihanna. From there, the conversation moves to Rihanna's own musical activity, or lack of it, and a breakdown of her strongest writing collaborators, including PartyNextDoor. In the aftermath of the great Hip Hop beef of 2024, XP questions whether Rihanna could lose Party as a writing partner because of her close relationship with A$AP. While the group unpacks that idea, they also touch on the success of Drake's collaborative album with PND, which has already moved over a million units. This leads to a broader conversation about Drake's need for a proper in-depth interview, with his last one being Rap Radar in 2018. The crew throws out names of potential platforms and interviewers, both realistic and far-fetched, including Drink Champs, Akademiks, and others. After exploring their interview wish list and debating the chances of it actually happening, the focus shifts to major headlines from the past eight days. The Diddy trial, DDG and Halle Bailey, and new developments in Tory Lanez's case all come up. XP introduces the segment with care, acknowledging how many women are feeling targeted right now. The group then digs into the complexities and individual realities of each case. Other stories in hip hop include Joey Bada$$ and his 20 v 1 battle taking on the West Coast (TDE, affiliates, and more). There's also a quick recap of the NBA playoffs and a reaction to the Leafs' disappointing Game 7 loss, as well as the general frustration of any Game 7 that turns into a blowout. Things wrap up with a short take on Ye, as Trivelle explains why he once compared Ye's controversies to those of Michael Jackson.
Episode 85 kicks off with the crew discussing Denzel Washington's new starring role in a Spike Lee joint titled Highest 2 Lowest, alongside A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice. This leads to a conversation about Denzel's greatness and legacy in acting. Resident thespian EverythingOShauN takes a deep dive into why Denzel considers himself a theatre actor first, before a Hollywood one. Next, the group unpacks Ryan Coogler's magnum opus film Sinners (spoilers ahead), and a heated debate quickly sparks between Trivelle and OShauN over Michael B. Jordan's performance playing twins “Smoke & Stack.” This disagreement opens up a broader critique of Jordan's entire filmography. As that conversation gains traction, XP jumps in to challenge the double standard in how Black actors are held to higher standards of excellence compared to their Caucasian peers, while dropping a controversial name to attempt to illustrate the point. After some well-deserved praise for Sinners, the crew breaks down Delroy Lindo's iconic performance, the film's hidden messages and spiritual layers, its commentary on the music industry, and Coogler's creative decisions around format and how they contributed to the film's success. During recording, NBA playoff games are unfolding live, interrupting the flow and shifting the conversation to real-time reactions. The Knicks edge out a win to go up 2–0, and Trivelle walks back his previous predictions about the Houston Rockets, offering new takes on their next steps. The focus then shifts to LeBron James, as Trivelle reveals a listener asked for him to be pressed about the viral LeBron clips from OShauN. A heated debate follows comparing peak LeBron vs. peak Jordan, with the cast reliving the highs and lows of LeBron's dominance in the league. They also touch on Jokic's continued excellence and Luka Doncic's need for growth. From there, the episode transitions to music headlines. The crew discusses Bobby Shmurda's alleged struggles with ticket sales, Busta Rhymes receiving his first Diamond plaque, and the major Afrobeats artists set to hit Scotiabank Arena in Toronto — Rema, Wizkid, and Davido. That is, until XP finds out in real time that Wizkid's show has been canceled, sparking a conversation about the significance of selling out arenas in markets like Toronto compared to London or New York. As the one-year anniversary of the biggest rap conflict of all time approaches, the gang reacts to the debate between DJ Hed (for Kendrick) and Mal (for Drake) on the Rory & Mal podcast. They dissect the arguments and the direction the battle took. Finally, after Rockstar Games once again delayed the generational release of GTA 6, they surprised fans with a brand-new trailer. XP breaks it down and reflects on the cultural impact a game of that scale holds. Trivelle closes out the episode with updates on football (including the Champions League Final), boxing, and more.
Episode 84 of You Might Wanna Sit Down for This kicks off with some classic group banter, as Trivelle states that DJXP is “enamoured by women.” That lighthearted moment leads to a deeper conversation about the type of men who claim not to like women, yet still rely on them for what they provide...while asking the question "Did those women really go to space?" The discussion then segues into Tracee Ellis Ross's viral comments on Michelle Obama and her brother's podcast, where she opens up about preferring to date younger men over older ones. The group explores the potential double standard when those preferences are flipped, along with other dating quirks and oddities—like Martha Stewart's takes on romance, Damon Wayans allegedly dating his nephew's girlfriend, and more stories that dive into the dynamics of dating, marriage, and power distribution in relationships. Coachella gets some love next, with highlights from Missy Elliott and T-Pain. The crew reflects on the longevity of their careers, which have spanned decades since they first dropped music in the '90s and 2000s. That leads to a fun segment on Mandela Effects in music—think lyrics you thought you knew from tracks like “All I Do Is Win,” Lloyd's “I Want You,” and Usher's “Nice and Slow.” Next up: the government-mandated Drake segment. The team reacts to Nokia jumping to #2 on the Billboard charts and the reported legal threat from UMG, possibly tied to the recent diss track drama. They touch on the rumored $250 million settlement and break down what Drake would realistically see from that number based on his contributions to the biggest label and market share holder in the industry. With the NBA playoffs officially underway, the crew reacts to Paul Pierce's spicy comments about what it would mean if Steph Curry wins another ring during “The LeBron Era.” They dive into first-round matchups and what to expect from the postseason—with some bold predictions from Trivelle on who might shake things up. To wrap things up, they debate the viral “Mount Rushmore” artist lists floating around—covering categories like New York Hip-Hop, ATL Hip-Hop, and their own takes on what those lists might look like for Afrobeats and Dancehall. Things heat up quickly as Vybz Kartel and Sean Paul's legacies come into focus in the battle for dancehall supremacy.
Episode 83 kicks off with some light banter before diving into the recent buzz around Chris Brown — starting with his feature on Leon Thomas' “Mutt” remix, which helped the song shoot up the charts. They discuss the success of Chris Brown's upcoming stadium tour alongside Bryson Tiller and Summer Walker, and get into the online debate comparing Chris Brown's controversies to R. Kelly's — is it really a 1:1 comparison, or are there important differences and nuances? After that heated back-and-forth, the conversation shifts to Stephen A. Smith's recent criticism of LeBron James — what some are calling a full-blown “hate tour” as Stephen A. makes his rounds across various media outlets. The crew breaks down LeBron's response and tries to unpack when and why the tension between LeBron and Stephen A. really started. Sticking with basketball, Trivelle brings a player comparison debate to the table, challenging the group to decide who was better at their peak between two NBA stars. After an unexpected commercial break, Trivelle gets surprised with a gift — new merch from EverythingOShauN's latest clothing line (now available). From there, the crew checks out Miley Cyrus' new musical direction and upcoming album, leading to a conversation about artistry and what ingredients feel like they're missing in today's music-making process. They also touch on online chatter from fans feeling bad for PARTYNEXTDOOR — suggesting he was used to help usher in Drake's new era, especially after being left out of the “Nokia” song and video. The episode wraps with a discussion on Marvin Sapp's “closed door policy” when it comes to collecting offerings in church — and a debate over whether Waka Flocka was right when he said he would save his wife over his child.
Episode 82 starts with Trivelle mentioning that the Gelo hype train might be slowing down after the release of his second single, which came and went without much attention. This leads to a deeper conversation about modern fans' obsession with commercial success and the business side of the music industry, along with some theories on why this has become such a focus. From there, the discussion shifts to the types of songs that manage to stand the test of time versus those that fade away with the trends of their era. Artists like Lloyd Banks, Naughty By Nature, Young Buck, Eric B. & Rakim, Rich Boy, and others come up in the conversation. DJXP brings up a statement from legendary producer Timbaland, who claimed that there's no such thing as a "TikTok song." This sparks a debate about whether "that sound" truly exists. The conversation then moves to GloRilla's recent win at the iHeartMusic Awards and Mariah Carey being honoured with the Icon Award, which included performances of some of her biggest hits. XP also notices Anderson .Paak by her side, which leads to speculation about a possible romance—though he seems to be the only one on that ledge. As relationship and marriage topics come up, Trivelle shares his thoughts on Tory Lanez's latest jail-recorded track and Playboi Carti's long-awaited album. XP then sparks a debate by asking the group to choose between Prime 50 Cent and Prime DMX before they wrap up the episode by discussing whether there is a true Hip-Hop equivalent to Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Episode 81 kicks off with a mini LeBron James celebration and appreciation—before the Stephen A./Bronny fiasco and his slight injury derailment. The crew discusses the revitalization of LeBron's 20-year career and debates the unrealistic comparisons across eras, particularly with other greats like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The conversation then shifts to NBA postseason scenarios, analyzing potential conference and Finals matchups based on current projections—such as Lakers vs. Celtics, Lakers vs. Cleveland, and other strong contenders from the West. Possible roadblocks include Canadian-born point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) leading the Thunder, Steph Curry and the Warriors, and the Serbian nightmare, Nikola Jokić, and the Nuggets. From sports, they dive into movies and music, recapping some of the biggest moments from this year's Oscars—including films that cleaned up, Zoe Saldaña's first win, and this year's host, Conan O'Brien, who took a jab at the NFL halftime show featuring two rap titans. One of XP's tweets about the “fictional” secret music industry meeting between UMG's Lucian Grainge, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar made its way into the internet's back channels via Reddit, sparking wild speculation about Hip-Hop's so-called 2024 resurrection after a few years on the decline. This leads the trio to reflect on their own viral moment, as their Drake vs. Kendrick videos circulated across all major social media platforms. The discussion expands into artist reinvention, using Beyoncé as a case study, and how different artists handle fame and success based on their early career and trajectory vs. peaking/burning out early—XP brings up Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii as examples. The episode wraps with an in-depth conversation on whether the average music consumer actually cares about record labels and industry politics, or if it's just a myth reserved for insiders—and much more.
Just 20 episodes away from the illustrious 100, XP, Trivelle, and EO reunite for Episode 80 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, titled Perfect Storm. The episode kicks off with a hilarious breakdown of Trivelle's wardrobe habits—specifically, a style choice he's been rocking in 90% of his outfits. From there, the trio dives into the Kendrick whirlwind surrounding the Grammys and the NFL Halftime Show, analyzing how the new Grammy voting body may have shifted the trajectory of award trends, ultimately extending the Not Like Us momentum into Super Bowl weekend. They also explore the scenarios in which the song could have swept its nominated categories and dissect the key decisions behind Kendrick's Super Bowl 59 performance. As they assess how he fared, the conversation expands to song selection, the cultural impact of performing on that stage, and the hypocrisies in how art is interpreted. Next, they break down $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, the highly anticipated collaboration album between PartyNextDoor and Drake, which sees the Mississauga singer-songwriter land his first Billboard No. 1 as a lead artist. With 250K first-week sales—achieved without the backing of UMG or a major label—the question arises: was there an attempt to sabotage the release and discovery of the project? The discussion then shifts to plagiarism allegations from an artist from PND's hometown before tackling A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict, which keeps him out of jail. Finally, the episode wraps up with quick takes on 50 Cent, Ye, and a surprisingly wholesome wrestling tangent.
On the 79th episode of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, the gang dives into the new Universal Music and Spotify partnership, breaking down what it means for the music industry. They also discuss The Weeknd's induction into the Billions Club—an elite group of artists with over 25 songs surpassing one billion streams—listing his record-breaking tracks and analyzing his business savvy in navigating the industry. The conversation then shifts to the fallout between Drake and The Weeknd, tracing it back to Abel's decision not to sign with OVO. This sparks a deeper discussion on investing in music careers, the expectations of ROI for investors backing artists, and key examples like Rap-A-Lot Records, Lil Wayne, and Drake. They also speculate on what residual earnings might look like for major artists once their contracts expire, using Kendrick Lamar's transition from TDE to PG Lang as a case study. From there, they touch on Bruno Mars' new collaboration with Sexyy Red and Coldplay's five-night concert run at the soon-to-be-completed Rogers Stadium in Toronto, featuring opening acts Ayra Starr and Elyanna. As they discuss the monumental impact of Coldplay's music, they reflect on the songs that defined an era and left a lasting influence on the industry. Things get cinematic as they break down trailers for Sinners, the upcoming Michael B. Jordan film directed by Ryan Coogler, as well as Magazine Dreams, starring Jonathan Majors and its symbolic connection to his career. They also discuss Sterling K. Brown's critically acclaimed series Paradise and the latest updates on A$AP Rocky's trial. Tune in for another packed episode full of insight, debate, and laughs!
In the first episode of 2025, the trio dives into an action-packed discussion. Trivelle and EverythingOShauN give DJXP a detailed synopsis of Billy Bob Thornton's Land Man, sharing their thoughts on the show and its highlights. The conversation then shifts to wild simping stories the group has witnessed, Donald Trump's shocking plans for his second term, and Beyoncé's delayed 2025 announcement amid rumors of a potential rock album. This sparks a heartfelt tribute to iconic rock music moments and the genre's rich musicality from the '90s. DJXP shares insights from CNN's Luther Vandross documentary, which leads to the trio diving into Luther's background vocal work and his dedication to perfection. This sparks a debate on how music creation and curation have shifted away from being artist-driven to becoming more consumer-driven. The group then hilariously breaks down the third Ball brother's Billboard smash hit, “I Might Swerve Bend That Corner Woah.” They speculate on Justin Bieber's potential return to music, analyzing his recent social media moves, while giving legendary producer Darkchild his flowers. A brief but fiery discussion follows on white artists who have managed to “win both sides” of cultural acceptance. The trio also explores Vybz Kartel's creative process for recording his massive hit “Fever,” as revealed in his recent interviews with Billboard and other outlets. The cast then tries (and struggles) to explain Robbie Williams—of Better Man fame—to DJXP, leading to a passionate discussion about the evolution of singers' subject matter over time. Rounding out the episode, the trio delves into the rumored secret beef between T-Pain and DJ Khaled (via Future), posing the ultimate question: Who would win in a Verzuz battle—T-Pain or Future? The show wraps up with a spicy take on the Joy Taylor spectacle currently rocking the sports world.
In the last episode of 2024, the trio known as EverythingOShauN, DJXP, and Trivelle Simpson present their own unique take on the year's most notable moments. Topics include Katt Williams' chaos that started it all on Shannon Sharpe's podcast, the undoing of Diddy, and the financiers who pull the strings behind the scenes. They delve into the rap beef that dominated 2024—Drake vs. Kendrick—sparked by "Like That," and play the "what if" game, speculating how including Kendrick on "First Person Shooter" might have changed the narrative. The episode also explores the annual phenomenon of ‘Detty December' in Nigeria and highlights the impact of artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, and Tyla on African music in 2024. Notable rap albums of the year are discussed, with DJXP prompting the team to choose their personal favorites. Glorilla's inspiring comeback story for 2024 takes center stage, along with a conversation about how women rappers who collaborate with male counterparts seem to fare better than those going it alone. Other standout moments include Usher's impressive 2024 comeback, Beyoncé's game-changing NFL halftime performance, and Elon Musk's narrative control via X, which has created divisions among his supporters. The trio also covers Trump's presidential win, Drake and Adin Ross's massive giveaway, and looks ahead to 2025—from the Grammys and upcoming movies to LeBron James' continued NBA career or potential retirement. Packed with humor, insight, and heated debates, this year-end episode is a fitting close to an unforgettable 2024.
On the episode before Christmas, the unruly collective gather together to briefly talk about the Jay Z Allegations the only true way a music podcast can, they touch on Andrew Schultz comments made about Kendrick which leads to a conversation about what can and cant be said, and those who defend the rights to say it. It then takes the convo to trying to see if what artists say in their music matches up with what they say when the mic is pointed at them outside of the songs, and the combination and cross section of art vs actuality (like Kendrick music vs how he feels irl). Trivelle makes a parallel to films as Denzel Washington has some of those qualities and the differences between music and film get discussed. Films and TV series gets talked about as EverythingOShauN -an actor and Trivelle a director debate the more memorable mediums today. As the Drake case moves forward in front of a judge soon, DJXP adds some additional insight in response to questions posed by Trivelle about what Drake stands to get out of the litigation. More praise for Denzel and other actors getting their shine like Zoe Saldana and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked with anecdotes and the litany of new productions airing or coming soon takes lead in the conversation before Trivelle closes with the moment he realized one of his co hosts was a"star".
For the 75th Podcast Episode of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 this, DJXP Kicks things off by reading the YouTube comments stemming from the poignant Reactions and conversations from the Drake vs Kendrick segment from Episode 73 That had the music community shooting at their takes and perceiving the conversation As delusional and one sided. The comments are put on screen and the hosts chime in (And address personal ones to a specific member. The conversation gets into Drake/UMG filings (two at the time Of broadcast, Kendricks New Album GNX, The Billboard top 25 Pop Artists of the 21st Century list and DJXP Calls for respect on Nigerian and Igbo names.
Episode 74 is the gang's official in depth reaction to Donald Trump's second return to office after the elections this week. They give their takes and how Kamala has fared and all the opinions that 3 non americans can give on an election result that impacts the world just as much as it does within the 50 continental states. Trivelle fled his barber and tells the rest of the cast why, while they go on other tangents of various happenings such as the Raptors Vince Carter Jersey retirement presentation and other events in media of the last cycle before finishing off helping a man in his marriage proposal quest (and question)
In Episode 73, Trivelle opens up about some personal observations his mom made regarding his emotional positions and the group chime in on their own experiences. Standom and fandom That has taken over in 2024 gets discussed leading into some additional commentary about The Drake Kendrick battle through the lens of “what do you consider a loss”, things get heated on that front before heading into the conversation of what is considered “good music” or “better music” and its relation to chart success. The reality of successful music vs manufactured hit records and the appearance of appealing to the masses takes the convo even deeper as well as the need for fans to be closer than ever to the process. A bit of J Cole analysis on his latest record explaining himself before talking a little about basketball heading into the season, Some additional comments on the Diddy situation, some conspiracies and a preview / promise to talk about the elections on the next episode.
In Episode 72, things kick off with a huge spoiler from Apple TV's Presumed Innocent where DJXP tries to explain why he thought a character may have been guilty. Then he takes OShauN and Trivelle down at rabbit hole of questions that were going viral on x/twitter about who a man should visit in the hospital: His pregnant wife/girl or his close friend who is going to die with a bunch of parameters set in the hypothetical “choose one” scenario. Things stay relationship wise where the concept of women priority in a man's life (mom vs wife/gf) and things continue down this path as personal anecdotes emerge in regards to dating, parental relationship patterns passed down and much more. Partner support of endeavour get touched on before EverythingOShauN talks about his latest album “ENERGY IS EVERYTHING” (streaming everywhere) and how he felt about the project and getting recognition with a Billboard placement downtown Toronto from Spotify & more.
As time breezes through the summer, the boys reconnect for Episode 71. Topics start from the Olympics that just finished And some of the controversy that started (ceremony and more), A brief recap of some Canadian bright spots, Jamaican dark spots an and man like Noah Lyles and the unstoppable Mens Basketball Team. Drake surprise drops 100 GB of data onto the net for everyone to dissect and the guys do just that before talking about the miraculous recording techniques Tory Lanez has discovered while being locked up. King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel is freed as verdict is overturned while Ye Drops a new album with TY$ with less fanfare than usual, while T discusses his discovery in the Taylor Swift, Scooter BraunSaga. Then OShauN, the resident musician/actor gets a question about appearing in movies/shows in the year of our lord Of 2024 and more.
It's a race to episode 100, as the gang return back to the familiar trio set up and start by “shouting out” a rapid fire of recent events that have happened since the last time they sat down including a breakdown of how the last episode 69 went with perfume in the room, the American political landscape with all the changes in candidates, a Nigerian-American taking over A southern American music genre and a bunch of sports, music and entertainment updates.
For a special Episode 69 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, the guys sit down with not 1 but 2 “Perfumes” to take up the room in the new space for an extended conversations. 2 x Canadian DMC Champion/Recording Engineer DJ T-JR (Stylized DEEJAY T-JR) and Singer/Songwriter and CEO of Bellussi Beauty Aria Milano join DJXP, EverythingOShauN and Trivelle SImpson to talk about topics ranging from music, following passions, success and freedom, the struggles of creatives, and topics best reserved for womens input. Here is Episode 69: Perfume In The Room.
Before the freaky episode, the pod guys finally sit down 4 this and recap one of the most engaging Hip Hop battles in modern history. Going through the songs released(to date and in order), and doing their best to explain their thoughts on the impact and quality of the records before going into varying opinions on the strongest songs, where it went wrong and where it went right and more. Hurry up and watch it to get caught up before someone picks up where the other left off.
Another episode recorded during the Hip-Hop Civil between Drake v the Industry (this episode was recorded early last week before the Drake ai Pac/Snoop diss that just dropped). The group talk about the impact of the "Push Up" diss track (before it got released to streaming of course) and how It fairs in the scorekeeping of Drake vs Kendrick. On this episode 67, they also talk about where it leaves J Cole's legacy after bowing out of the battle before things started taking a turn. After that lengthy discussion, they turn to praise the WNBA's new drafts and the tide that might change for the league as new invigorated interest has been injected with the likes Of: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and many more and they discuss when the NBA officially became profitable in comparison. Then XP leads the last portion with a question for everyone to weigh in on.
Episode 66 starts with a large conversation about the Drake/Kendrick/Future/Cole/Metro back and forth in detail (this was recorded before J Cole's response on 7 Minute Drill) About what has to happen for Hip Hop and each persons career and the overall impact on the market today. Then talks migrated to the recent raids on Diddy and the implications if indicted and legacy impact. The podcast heat turns up after disagreements on beliefs from Trivelle & EverythingOShauN against XP when debates head to religious undertones and who various texts are written for and for what time period. Beyoncé's new album with much credits from The Dream brings up Michael Jackson/Quincy Jones comparisons that get discussed, then more arguments ensue as the 2 v 1 Against DJXP continues as differences of opinions continue on this extended episode.
Episode 65 of YMWSD4T starts with some quick discourse about the Meek/Usher “situation” at the hands of the Bad Boy head honcho, music conversations get underway when discussing the peak of Hip-Hop, which leads into talks about consistency and where the decline potentially occurred with a Gunna / Roddy Ricch comparison at the beginning of the 2020's. The iconic podcast episode of Ciara's Husband and stepfather to Future's child Russell Wilson get everyones opinion especially with the quote of him believing upon first meeting Ciara that “God” told him to raise her child. The monster Oscar win of Nolan's “Oppenheimer” gets some runtime and is filled with praise and also some background info on how it came to Barbenheimer how its win was received by conservative/right wing zealots. After some colourful banter they end things off with the looming Tik Tok ban by the US senate if the app is not sold to an American institution and more.
In Episode 64, to close out February and jumpstart March, the guys start With their own recap of the Superbowl Halftime show (in comparison to past shows/line-ups etc), which leads into a Chris Brown tangent and his ability/likelihood to carry the ceremony on his own one day. His top songs against “The Confessions” crooner gets a speed round comparison (Versuz style). Keeping it CB, his invitation to the NBA All Star Weekend's Celebrity Game (and subsequent uninvitation) gets discussed and leads to a head to head with OShauN and Trivelle with their varying takes on the matter (including social media oversharing).The lacklustre showing of the declining NBA All Star Weekend gets discussed along with where they went wrong and what can be done to improve it and save the brand. Ye & TY$'s “Vultures” gets talked about and XP makes a case as to why it's one of the most important releases from a strictly business/ownership standpoint and how it disrupts the industry. Things end off with some X/Twitter fodder to debate upon.
Episode 63 sees the gang recap their thoughts on Taylor Swift Mania in America along with the 66th Grammys Awards and particularly around AOTY and Hip Hop/Rap Categories past and present. The conversation goes from the need for validation from certain establishments outside the culture which Trivelle introduces a book he was reading and as it pertains to North American culture the idea of color and race on many levels within various groups. A hot take from T that he leaves on the table is the disdain he has for “Black History Month” (Happy Black History Month Btw lol) and gives his reasonings. They also touch on Shannon Sharpe's next important interview with Actress & Comedienne Superstar Mo'Nique. In the conversation things are said about what Kevin Hart & Tyler Perry did and everyone gives their take and interpretations of it. Love and Marriage makes its way into the convo which makes way for Gayle King not being able to look at her man again after he asked to borrow $4000 for child support and give it back to her in a couple of days.
After a rollercoaster of an Episode in 61, the guys keep things pushing with 62. Starting off with a conversation off air that had Trivelle dropping gems about how he has got to where he is, different tactics and methodologies come up that he employs in his daily and business life and perspectives on money and what it's truly good for. Music conversations start with those who come out of the creative path (because of its difficulty) for other financial pursuits and those who keep at it despite the inherent difficulty. The conversation of “working musician” and doing it for the art takes centre stage before spilling into the Mos Def/Drake conversation (recorded before Mos Def's apology). The debate had the crew speaking about the inconsistencies of the “Drake is not Hip Hop narrative” before making a case of his position amongst the greats. Conversations about Kendrick's Lamar's music being likened to “fine dinning” or one of the greatest movies of all time “The Godfather” leads to a whole other conversation about Art vs commerce and consumerism. Dave Chapelle's pushback on Katt Williams viral video gets discussed as well as the Netflix acquisition of WWE Raw for 5$ Billion (the first permanent live television show on Netflix), and why despite what you think about his content, why Tyler Perry is amongst the greats.
Episode 61 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This and the first one of 2024 sees EverythingOShauN & Xpress aka DJXP get a bit personal with Trivelle a la (Katt Williams) before the conversation edges toward The Johnathan Majors interview on ABC after his guilty verdict. The Conspiracy of the Netflix / Obama Produced film “Leave The World Behind” gets discussed along with the disinform that is being peddled by certain companies with much to gain by leading the masses. They kids singing Sexxy Red at a birthday party gets talked about along with who is allowed to criticize the “degeneration” of society as well as how young is too young for creating “opp” music with the rise of child drill rapper Lil RT and more. A light hearted positive story about Manifestation by DJXP of lyrics by the legendary Ice Cube and “Today was a Good Day” took a left turn where the topics switched to Rod Wave/Tracy Chapman/Nicki Minaj/Prince/Sinead O' Connor and sampling which leads to a heated debate on the rules set by those who have come before and all the implications it has in the business. After things calm down, the conversation ends with Katt Williams legendary Interview with Shannon Sharpe.
After a holiday hiatus of sorts and reaching an iconic 60 episodes of “You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This” in the can, DJXP gets the ball rolling with the recap of EverythingOShauN's sold out headline show at the Drake Underground earlier in December. Snoop Dogg's royalty cheque for reaching 1 billion streams gets discussed with the shocking dollar value, XP then keeps things light with one of the funniest discourses online about a man who never gave up on DM'ing his future wife which gets into some dating revelations from Trivelle as he asks questions around the room. XP brings up a discourse he was having with a woman online about when questionable pictures / videos of your s/o should be removed (or if they should) after a break up. The patterns of how women are better cheaters than men comes up with proof from and explanation from a trusted source. SZA's new project/ deluxe/extended/ (we don't know) gets discussed and the trends Drake's FATD could have introduced, Meg's indie deal comes up, White Soul music and all 3 look forward to 2024 as the last episode of the year.
Starting off an extended edition of YMWSD4T Episode 59 and cutting into a conversation that started off air, Trivelle, OShauN and DJXP talk about the potential of Trivelle being apart of the "EverythingOShauN business". With topics ranging from everyone's perspective on why it took so long for it to come up in conversation and some of the context and reasoning of there never being a right time to engage in dialogue because there is always another step, another level to reach and other things going on. After that portion reaches a resolution for 2024, conversations continues about personal anecdotes about various topics regarding relationships, money, disputes and more. To keep things on music, DJXP brings up a story about 3 x Grammy award winner Seal and how his career was created from a directors decision to include his song on a project. In celebration of Drake's Scary Hours 6 track addition, the group decides which 6 songs they would cut to make way for the new 6 records. Taylor Swift and the entertainment mogul who's to thank/blame for the “Taylor's Version” gets discussed and his brief history, they then discuss a short list of artists DJXP offers up that were able to beat the “Sophomore Curse” of releasing a second album that was not a step down in their discography, and Diddy Did Do Some things.
After an October hiatus, the trio known as DJXP, T and OShauN get back to business discussing the hard hitting topics the world needs more opinions on, such as Drake's latest album and why he is potentially the best artist ever. The conversation gets into his contemporaries Like Kanye and his predecessors like Jay Z on if their catalogues have what they have coined as a 3 “on the bounce” or 4 “on the bounce” which is a collection of concurrent albums that hit either culturally, commercially or musically - in a row. They also begin to examine other artists that have that on the bounce in their works. Conversations about Drake's creativity get brought up in the mix and the unrealistic expectations that are put on any direction he takes musically that gets highlighted by the resident artist EverythingOShauN. Another hot topic that arose in their absence was the Jada/Will Smith book tour. Trivelle gives his strong opinions while OShauN provides pushback in defence of Will and XP suggests this is a by-product of idolizing celebrity relationships and more. XP then steers into a poll he put up on various social media Pages “Is Silence a form of Closure” in friendships/relationships which leads to an impassioned response from your favourite ceo. Things close off with the debate of the Women's list of first date no no's lol. Enjoy the return episode!
Episode 57 sees the gang talk about things like last weeks fodder that Brittany Renner's body count was at 25 (which was a mistake it was actually 35 - XP got it wrong) and if men are actively seeking out that information our of women in 2023. The twitter phenomenon of “Guy Math, Girl Math” that went viral gets talked about, then Trivelle goes into a monologue about the difficulty of being a man in pursuit of their career while seeing everyone else give up, as well as the voyerism that those not in his position employ when it comes to his acheivements and wanting his life. After those talks of self reflection things go to music about Doja Cat's Scarlet's sales, and the need for industry change on looking at first week pure physical sales when they aren't an indication of success in todays market. Conversations continue to Eminem and the recent comments that upcoming wordsmith Symba had to say about feeling that he is superior to Slim Shady. Talks about EM's run then becomes a topic of discussion. In light of the NFL's announcement that Usher will be performing Superbowl 2024, DJXP brings up the naysayers talking about Usher's under qualification for such a big stage. They also talk a bit about Byron Messia's comment that he has the biggest dancehall record since 2005 in 'Talibans' and a little bit of afrobeats rise/ dancehall inability to blow at the same rate and the reasons for it.
On Episode 56 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, After the guys get settled in and take care of housekeeping, DJXP kicks things off by playing a response from Steve Harvey defending his wife against cheating allegations that ended episode 55, and Trivelle gives his honest take. Then DJXP plays another clip from a viral marriage video that he got in hot water from on twitter for supporting and the guys give their two cents. As the marriage talks continue DJXP throws a wrench in the conversation by bringing up a question on the type of friends men are Comfortable with their girl having. As the conversation trucks along, OShauN and T give a hilarious skit replicating a situation O found himself in when a girl told him about her “Encounter”. Trivelle gets re-asked a question he posted on Instagram which leads to a conversation about tricking and what it entails in 2023. Doja Cat's accession atop the Billboard charts gets discussed as well as some other music and pop culture/sports topics.
In a heated episode 55, the gang start with an off air question about hooking up with your boys ‘old work' and other stories closely related to men and women In relationships/situationships and more. Things get serious when Trivelle brings up not being able To look past inconsistencies at this stage in his life and things get somber before a detour to Ye and Bianca in Italy. Boosie's diss to his whole family gets talked about along with whats needed to create interest in music today (and prior) before getting to an interesting list of Top 90s streaming catalogues On Spotify where XP dishes the numbers and OShauN and T guess the artists. On the heels of Drake's new album, his impact in the game is discussed In relation to his contemporaries. Curry and Magic's careers get compared for “the best point guard of all time” as well as the the Skip Bayless split from Shannon Sharpe and did Majorie Harvey cheat on Steven Harvey.
On Episode 54, DJXP Apologizes for his manscape and blurry footage while EverythingOShauN poses a fan question to Trivelle while XP and OShauN recap opening up for Multi-platinum Billboard afrobeat giant REMA for his Toronto stop. Trivelle then catches up the boys on his latest investments and accomplishments. An interesting video on Marriage and Divorce emerges into the conversation by XP before they wrap up their 2 year conversation on Tory Lanez and his subsequent judicial verdict. On the heels of Drake's album and his inclusion twice on DJ Khaled forthcoming album, a conversation about Khaled's legacy starts a rabbit hole and rediscovery of his discography. DJXP gets to the bottom of the 3 entities responsible for the music piracy boom from the mid to late 2000's and more.
In Episode 53, DJXP sets the tone heavy with the concept of dealing with relationships (platonic and romantic) That have potentially run its course, the conversation delves into the realm with topics such as the soundtrack to sadness And emotions, not being in the present moment. Talks then migrate over to the recent separation of Trudeau and his wife and The shows that open a window into presidential (prime minister life). Kevin Spacey's acquittal gets tossed in the blender while conversations about race heated on the heels of the Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston debacle take centre stage with anecdotes to provide context. 50 Cent's monstrous 20 year anniversary tour gets discussed with his impact along with other musical news such as Travis Scott, Drake and much more before OShauN and Trivelle have a back and forth moment.
In Episode 52 the guys, open talks about Jonah Hill and his “boundaries” that are going viral, and similar situations such as the Keke Palmer/Usher debate and the things that happen at shows. Conversations evolve from there with personal anecdotes of club/booth/party etiquette and more. After brief points about players, the offseason shenanigans and potential changes to NBA rules, They delve into Spotify's current most popular artists as well as a countdown list of the most streamed songs of all time.
On Episode 51, (and back to a full episode) the boys bring along Trivelle's childhood friend Lorenzo to fill up a 4th seat as they get familiar with opening banter and make their way into “men and women” cantered topics before going through some updated information on Jonathan Majors, looking back at the Submarine incident and visiting outer space vs deep sea exploration. Topics move to cinema about the recent Emmy darling “The Bear” which leads into conversations about efficiencies in kitchens which leads into a deep dive into the parallels OShauN draws with team dynamics within his own career. Sense of urgency and reliance among other things get discussed in detail. The summer of blockbusters also makes its way into the conversation like Barbie and Oppenheimer hitting theatres later this month and much more get discussed.
In a shortened evergreen episode, (that's why its .5) Trivelle wanted to touch on the under the radar buyout of the PGA Tour by Saudi Arabia's mega investment firm PIF and all the controversy and drama surrounding how it affected players who initially took a stand against working for “foreign agents” for a bag etc. The topic goes into morality and how that shows up in different parts of society. Full regular episodes to resume shortly.
On the iconic milestone of 50 (cent) episodes achieved, Trivelle invites the highly opinionated “perfume in the room” that has been alluded all the way in the early tens of episodes ago by the name of Monique. The QUAD discus the recent hot topics such as Zion Williamson and the Onlyfans Oligarc “Moriah Mills” and branch off in similar topics about women in similar situations, the effect on society as a whole and the shift in dating and women's position in society and more - all with "perfume" present in the room. With the impending Tory Lanez final sentencing due any day now, they give one final hurrah with Monique chiming in on how she felt the whole situation was handled. Other topics like DC Young Fly's Wife's passing, standards of beauty and the rumour of "Milkshake Connoisseur" Kelis dating Bill Murray and a lot more get discussed. Enjoy our 50th go at “You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This”.
After the group recaps their past weekend full of DJ gigs and Spring Cleaning, deep conversations about getting rid of “boxes” both literal and figurative of things that no longer serve ensues, as well as making room for new things. Concepts like “emotional recycling” gets tossed in the mix, while dealing with people that wont let you go and limiting the access people have with you gets discussed as well. This leads to the serious/not to serious phenomena of being blocked and deleted on platforms, the guys trade stories of being on the receiving end of permanent blocks (or DJXP's partial blocks) then the conversation switches gears to other outrageous yet serious things like the romantic involvement co-parents may have after a child is born and the extend it can last for. The Ruby Rose story about her not being interested in men that are interested in her comes up, while they all share their takes on “double texting” and all that it entails. While more personal antidotes spill, Trivelle switches gears to basketball and talk about Lebron James and The Lakers elimination, his retirement claims, Ja Morant's gun toting and the landscape of the overall brand of Basketball over the past decade. Things end up with new revelations DJXP has about the greatness of J Cole's career on the heels of his features with Durk and Summer Walker. EverythingOShauN and DJXP end things off by breaking into song of the latest single by OShauN entitled “LEMON AND LIME” which is now streaming everywhere.
The guys start the podcast in traditional fashion reacting to the news that Tory Lanez will not get a new trial and that the Sentencing is due for June 13, the conversation turns musical as they debate who had a bigger career between his former mentor Sean Kingston and himself. Trivelle reflects on the heat he took last episode for his drake Honestly Nevermind being more impactful than Jay Z/ Linkin Park collision course. XP asks T about his trip to Miami for The 2023 Miami Grand Prix and brings up the concept of “social capital” and how that impacts his everyday life. The idea of taking time out for yourself amidst chasing and achieving your dreams gets interpreted by the three of them in their own way and why it works and doesn't work. Things make its way to relationships and the differences within the black community versus others and gets rounded out by a list circulating the web about things masculine men cannot do (courtesy of @Southside_Gunn). The episode closes out about a romantic pandemic documentary about dates, the writers strike and alternate explanations of snowfall.
In Episode 47, the gang get together and start things off with the fate of Hollywood's latest fall from grace in Jonathan Majors and all the nuance with being black dealing with other cultures. The conversation moves into two long lost lovebirds reconnecting in Nelly and Ashanti (and how fine she is). Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon's departure from their respective networks comes up as they get into more music related discussions in Frank Ocean's relevance after his Coachella “appearance”, Drake's position in the game in comparison to Hov (and their similarities), and the rise of the machine (Ai) and more.
In Episode 46, YMWSD4T gets “visual” in the first ever fully video recorded podcast. DJXP gets acclimated to the new space while they all get caught up with the changes and then get into some life recaps from Trivelle. The conversation carries into the type of women that would be needed to keep up with a dynamic lifestyle. They then shift to the April fuelled rumours of Champagne Papi's $250 000/hour studio rental, Twitter's new pay for “verification” or lose it coming into play this month, Trump indictment, Dave Portnoy and Barstool's criticism of College athlete Angel Reese and more.
Episode 45 kicks off with the dissection of the final 20 in the top 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists of all time list put out by Billboard and Vibe. Tensions flare as disagreements emerge on the placements of certain heavy hitter acts such as Ye (formerly Kanye West) & Nicki Minaj. DJXP charges Trivelle to form a remix of the list to make more sense of it while OShauN co signs most of his selections. The conversation switches to legendary status of titans like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé (being the last of elite performers). Rihanna's catalogue gets discussed as well as Cardi B ever releasing an album, Chris Brown rants + more.
The boys get back together while XP praises Trivelle's frequent transparency on the pod, they then give their thoughts on the verdict of fellow embattled Brampton crooner Tory Lanez while sentencing is due end of the month (Feb 28th). Along with EverythingOShauN, they then get into a basketball tingled-tangent ranging from Ben Simmons viability in the league, Van Vleet, Kyrie's drama and a lot more and then, speaking on the monumental scoring record Lebron James recently broke while drawing comparisons to the story arc that Michael Jordan left on the league.
On Episode 43, the gang continue conversations around the Tory vs Meg case (prior to Tory conviction), dealing with and experiencing DV firsthand, DJXP also presents Trivelle with a framed copy of one of his early rap projects “The Rise Of Music” and his possible imminent return to the mic and conversations lead to the best projects of Drake's career so far. The episode also travels to some personal stories from EverythingOShauN and Trivelle as well as talking about the signs and positions you play when potentially pursuing women and more.
In an Episode to close out 2022, the gang discuss a myriad of topics including what 2022 represented (for Trivelle and EverythingOShauN), the idea pf New Years Resolutions, removing yourself from relationships that no longer serve, people that compromise themselves for certain gains inside and outside relationships, how dating has changed with social media, sex and lot more.
Continuing the “fear” conversation from last episode, DJXP delves deeper into his personal fears as well as what no longer brings him fear, after some birthday banter, XP teases more personal drama that surrounded his own birthday celebration. The conversation continues with relationship drama, breaking down gospel legend Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It” which leads into the conversation of New vs Old Church and the difference of life being better “back then”, time and changing your relationship with “desire”, woke Ice Spice, Glorilla and a-lot more shenanigans.
On the 40th episode, Trivelle gets introspective about life & work and the pursuit etc as the conversations gears towards the celebration of another year round the sun and their feelings towards it, they then unpack the events that led to “Kyrie” Gate then get into the topic of “Fear” and how it guides society and all of their lives individually.
Continuing the conversation from last episode, they get into Ime Udoka and sexual advances in the workplace, debating the success of the Woman King, Top Gun's Resurgence, Shaq's comments on how to save the WNBA Trivelle's Movie Talk appearing on nationally syndicated CBC/CBC Gem and touch on free speech.
On a deep episode 38, the guys talk about the modern man and his invisibility in society, high value man vs high value women, the ability to live a “regular life”, Andrew Tate, Christiano Ronaldo, Bill Gates and the idea of pivoting from your dreams to the “next step” and more.
On episode 37 the boys continue the talk about the podcast business and business experiences gone awry, prenuptial agreements with the big dogs like Jeff Bezos etc. They also touch on Khaled's Album particularly the standout track “God Did” with Jay Z and give their commentary on the hilarious Versus battle With Omarion and Mario.