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Armon, Will Foster, and Miss2Bees are back after some time apart. Miss2Bees debuts her new segment What's Buzzing on These Streets, calling out Tory Lanez's own appeal filings as an effective admission in the Megan Thee Stallion case and unpacking how legal journalism and misinformation are failing the culture (3:40), before the team revisits Omarion vs. Mario, live vocals, and early-2000s R&B egos (9:40). They then dive into “Rory-Gate,” resurfaced tweets, Twitter Spaces damage control, and what the saga reveals about anti-Blackness and how Black women are routinely targeted (16:38). Next, a deep breakdown of the 2026 GRAMMY nominations across Hip-Hop, R&B, Album and Song of the Year, touching Bad Bunny's run, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Cardi B and Gunna snubs, Mariah the Scientist discourse, and how kids shape the charts (31:58). From there, the gang reviews new music—Cardi B, Latto & Jeezy's “Everytime” remix and whether it should've been on the original album (55:19), Meek Mill's Indie Pack Vol. 1 and his “Fourth of July” visual, hood PTSD, and AI chains (57:40), Summer Walker's Finally Over It trilogy finale and where it ranks next to Over It and Still Over It (1:06:45), plus Wale's everything is a lot., his immigrant-parent text thread, catalog, and longevity (1:13:28). In this week's Board Meeting, Armon opens up about being laid off in the VIBE/Rolling Stone merger and uses that to examine media consolidation, Black writers and label staff being cut, DEI rollbacks, lazy A&R, AI artists, the death of discovery, and what a return to Black-run boutique systems could look like (1:22:25). Will then introduces his new discovery segment, spotlighting rising Southern-rooted artist Gabriel Jacoby and why his warm, live-instrument, Sunday-clean-the-house soul feels like the kind of music listeners can really connect to right now (1:50:16). As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK, which going forward will only be available on Patreon - patreon.com/staybusypod Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultural critic Jason A. England joins Bomani Jones to discuss 1995, one of the most pivotal years in the evolution of hip-hop. They highlight how regions like New York, Houston, and California each developed distinct styles and sounds, and how regional diversity enabled rich cultural exchange, as fans eagerly explored the unique flavors of rap from different cities. They discuss how Mobb Deep and the Wu-Tang Clan were not only influential in New York but also shaped hip-hop's sound nationwide. They note that hip-hop was not just a musical genre but a cultural movement that influenced fashion, language, and lifestyle. They recount personal anecdotes of their experiences listening to music and attending shows, illustrating how the community around hip-hop was as important as the music itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're thinking about Marcyliena Morgan, a keeper extraordinaire, a linguistic anthropologist who founded and championed the Hip Hop Archive at Harvard. Marcyliena Hazel Morgan was born in Chicago, May 8, 1950 and passed away September 28, 2025. We were fortunate to interview her in 2018 as part of the opening story in our NPR series The Keepers, about activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Keepers of the culture and the cultures and collections they keep. Guardians of history large and small, protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Individuals who take it upon themselves to preserve some part of our cultural heritage. Marcyliena Morgan was all that and more. Our story delves into the the founding of the Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute at Harvard by Dr. Morgan and Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. to “facilitate and encourage the pursuit of knowledge, art, culture, scholarship and responsible leadership through Hiphop.”You'll hear from Professor Morgan, Professor Gates, Nas, Patrick Douthit aka 9th Wonder, an array of Harvard archivists and students studying at the archive as well as the records, music and voices being preserved there. We've also included more of our original interview with Dr. Morgan. The Kitchen Sisters Present is produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell. We're part of the Radiotopia Network from PRX. 

The Father Hoods crew is back with a FRESH DROP! The episode kicks off with Manny's unforgettable “six-seven” teacher story from the Halloween parade and dives into the K-Pop Demon Hunters craze, from kids fully decked out in costumes to the merch and hype surrounding it. The Dads break down the cultural phenomenon, sharing laughs and insights on how fandoms like this sparked kids' creativity and excitement. But it's not all fun and games. The conversation turns to the role of Ai in parenting, with the Dads discussing the new app “Joy,” imagining hilarious variations like an abuela (grandma) edition, and discussing how tech is creeping into everyday life. They also unpack “snowplow parenting,” emphasizing the value of letting kids figure things out before stepping in, and share practical tips for navigating the challenges and surprises of raising the next generation. Energetic, funny, and insightful, this episode proves parenting doesn't have to be boring. It can be a wild ride full of lessons, laughs, and heart to hearts. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:15] The KPop Demon Hunters Takeover [00:09:50] Dad Confessions: Jamming to Demon Hunters  [00:11:10] AI as a Parenting Sidekick [00:19:25] Snowplow Parenting Why Hit Play: DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB break down parenting like it's a classic Hip Hop verse, timeless, real, and unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De La Soul came by the Cruz Show to talk about their new album Cabin in the Sky. They talked about how emotional it was to do an album without Dave + The great features including; Killer Mike, Q-Tip, Slick Rick, Black Thought, Common & more. The guys also talked about being called OG, Pedro Pascal liking their music. They also talked about Kendrick Lamar, new Hip Hop & more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xzibit & The Yotes came through to talk about their special event coming up to celebrate the Restless Album 25th anniversary. They also talked about AI artists, working with Dr Dre & so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's guest has rewired modern hip-hop. His fingerprints live all over the last decade but the real story behind that success is far more human, painful, and transformative than the headlines ever show. In this conversation, he opens up about the highs and lows of being a producer in hip-hop: the pressure, the politics, the contracts, the moments that nearly broke him, and the breakthroughs that almost didn't happen. He also shares the lessons shaped by fatherhood, betrayal, and real perseverance — all while creating some of the most important and culture-defining music of our time. And The Writer Is... Hitboy! A special thank you to our sponsors... Our lead sponsor, NMPA aka the National Music Publisher's Association. Your support means the world to us!And @splice -- the best sample library on the market, period. Chapter list 0:00 TEASER 1:20 Ross' Intro2:02 Fatherhood and Being a Full-Time Dad 5:12 Parenting, Hoops, and What His Son Really Loves 6:29 The Humbling Reality Check: Kids Don't Care About Your Hits 7:29 Growing Up Between Pasadena & San Bernardino 8:34 Seeing His Uncle's Success & Wanting to Be on TV 9:35 Falling in Love With Beat Programming 10:12 Learning to Write & Rap at 13 11:23 Selling His First Beat for $20 at 16 12:24 MySpace Era: The Birth of “Hit-Boy” 13:09 First Major Betrayal: Partner Gets Signed Behind His Back 15:01 Advice to His Younger Self: Patience & Self-Belief 15:23 Building Early Industry Relationships Through MySpace 16:13 First Time Inside a Real Studio (The Underdogs) 17:39 The Underworld of LA Sessions & A Young Hit-Boy Watching Greats 18:44 First Major Placement: Jennifer Lopez 19:06 Providing for His Mom With His First Checks 19:27 Growing Up Without a Present Father 20:22 His Dad's Return & Going on a Run Together 22:04 How Fatherhood Changed His Time, Focus & Creativity 23:27 Recording Nas: The Hidden Role People Don't See 24:57 Getting His First Publishing Deal (And the 18-Year Lock-In) 28:02 Staying Current: “I Update My Software Every Day” 28:21 First Big Hit: Drop The World Lil Wayne & Eminem 29:47 Why He Used to Clash With Kanye 32:00 The ‘N*****s in Paris' Moment (Language Question + Setup) 33:35 First Song With Kanye: The Christmas Track 34:12 Making Music With Kanye, Jay-Z & the Good Music Family 35:40 Hearing 'Paris' for the First Time in the Planetarium 36:32 Realizing the Song Was Going to Be a Cultural Earthquake 38:23 Big Sean, Executive Production & Sharpening His Ear 39:09 How Drake Found the ‘Trophies' Beat 39:52 Stripping Beats Down to Let Artists Shine 40:33 When to Stop Producing: The Minimalism Lesson 41:38 Depression, Contracts & Losing the Relationship With Drake 42:57 The Pain of ‘Trophies' Not Making Drake's Album 43:13 What His Publishing Deal Held Him Back From 44:22 Working From a Place of Fear vs. Freedom 45:01 Working With Beyoncé (Excellence at Every Level) 46:22 The Story of ‘THIQUE': An 8-Year-Old Beat Comes Back to Life 46:39 Why Old Beats Deserve Second Lives 47:57 The Making of Sicko Mode & Travis Scott's Explosion 48:20 The Greatest Timing Ever: Streaming, Social Media, Travis 49:00 The Long Journey of Sicko Mode (2016 → 2018) 50:13 Are Producers Songwriters? The Eternal Debate 51:30 Nipsey Hussle: Early Sessions & Mutual Respect 53:53 Nipsey Claims the Song: “I Need This for My Project” Hosted by Ross Golan Produced by Joe London and Jad Saad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys kick things off debating vices, gambling discipline, and deleting FanDuel while joking about being "high off life," then highlight Eddin's unique position across NYC's podcast scene and how "relationship equity" lets him move in every significant room (7:44), before unpacking the latest with Rory - the Spaces fiasco, resurfaced tweets, race in Hip-Hop media, and what accountability should look like in a Black cultural space (9:30). From there, they dive deeper into Twitter/X pile-ons, apology etiquette, mental health, and how far "reprimanding" versus outright harassment can go online (14:15). The crew salutes Art of Dialogue's interviews with 90s Black TV stars and uses them to frame the old "sell your soul in Hollywood" conversation and what those "tests" look like today (50:53), then flip it into a wild bit on what number it would take to "sell your soul," Benny Medina/Will Smith lore, and brand deals with AI platforms like ChatGPT (55:15). In the relationship and Red Pill segment, they react to Akaash Singh's wife's podcast clips, green vs. experienced partners, and whether there should be rules when your partner starts a pod that can affect your brand and sanity (59:58). They close by celebrating Wale's 'everything is a lot.' and its pain-soaked relatability (1:16:05), breaking down Summer Walker's 'Finally Over It' and her elite R&B songwriting (1:26:13), reviewing the remainder of Billboard's 21st-century songwriter list (1:28:25), and teasing Patreon convos on Matt Barnes, AI "women," billionaire drama, and Jack Dorsey bringing back Vine (1:30:50). Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall

In this episode, Galit sits down with creator and educator Jason Pickett for a real conversation about the shifts happening in today's dance world. Jason shares his path from Utah's freestyle community to building a career outside the traditional LA route, and the mindset behind choosing what actually feels right. They dig into the responsibilities of teachers and influencers online, the short-sightedness that's causing dance studios and conventions business, and a shift in what dancers want to do professionally. Jason and Galit also explore whether competitions are watering down dance, how COVID changed the mentality of young dancers, and why the best teachers don't rely on the “combo.” This episode pulls back the curtain on connecting the generations, talent development, and what it really means to create good dancers - not just good perfectionists. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ On-Demand Fitness Courses - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/collections Follow Jason Pickett: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ Jason's Website - https://nsadance.com/

We're back! Today we are talking Grammy Noms, Music Videos, the Steam Machine and so much more! Come join the conversation!

On this episode we talk about our thoughts on Outkast and Salt N Pepa entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We also discuss the 2026 Grammy nominations and predict who might take some awards. Hip-Hop facts include facts about Mary J. Blige, Mark Wahlberg, and many more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Austin […] The post Will The Grammy’s Get It Right Next Year? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss Hip-Hop not making the Top 40 for the 1st time in 30+ years. Which is more relevant Hip-Hop or The Billboard itself. Our duo covers many topics within the topic from lack of substance to corporate involvement diluting the source materials. Does this make hip-hop artist hungry again? Will it spark a new hip-hop renaissance? Does the community even need a corporation telling them whats hot? Who really drives the culture? We got question, questions. Last Things : Marshawn Kneeland (Dallas Cowboys Defensive end) recently took his own life. The Michael Jackson movie trailer dropped and we have thoughts. #MichaelJackson #MarshawnKneeland #DallasCowboys #BillboardTop100

Slick x The Cypher 8th Nov(Hip Hop/Boom Pap) by Capital FM

Conscious Hip Hop from Kenya and around the world mixed by Slick every Saturday from 5 - 7pm on Capital FM.

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Sintonía: "Ole Miss Blues" - Louis Armstrong 1.- "Struttin´ with Some Barbecue" - Louis Armstrong & Hot Five (1927) 2.- "Squeeze Me" (vocals: Earl Hines & Louis Armstrong & Mancy Cara) - Louis Armstrong & Hot Five (1928) 3.- "Don´t Jive Me" (Armstrong) - Louis Armstrong & Hot Five (1928) 4.- "Potato Head Blues" (Armstrong) - Louis Armstrong & Hot Seven (1927) 5.- "Basin Street Blues" - Louis Armstrong & Ballroom Five (1928) 6.- "That´s When I´ll Come Back To You" (vocals: Lilian Armstrong & Louis Armstrong) - Louis Armstrong & Hot Seven (1927) 7.- "Tight Like This" - Louis Armstrong & Ballroom Five (1928)Todas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (1xLP/1xCD) "Jazzin´ With Armstrong" (Columbia Records, 1953) 8.- "Loveless Love" (vocals: Velma Middleton & Louis Armstrong) 9.- "Long Gone (from "Bowling Green")" (vocals: Velma Middleton & Louis Armstrong)10.- "The Memphis Blues"11.- "Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet On Your Floor)"12.- "Hesitating Blues" (vocals: Velma Middleton & Louis Armstrong)Todas las músicas extraídas del álbum "Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy" (Columbia Records, 1954) de Louis Armstrong & His All Stars 13.- (Bonus track) "Melancholy Blues" - Louis Armstrong & Hot Seven (1927)Escuchar audio

Watch all of our Hamamoto videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPT_cCpNMvT60BzykDhdZyU2AmVg7rLy6 Hamamoto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professorhamamoto Prof. Darrell Hamamoto, who is an American writer, academic, and specialist in U.S. media and ethnic studies. Professors Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/share/hZajgCgTANc3kWbd/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow Lauren The Insider online:

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New mini episode! We take a week off from the roundtable to bring you an interview with the 14 year old Racine, WI rapper, Ryme E. Don't let his age fool you, he's been putting in work at his craft & has respect for the MC's who came before him. The son of legendary Racine MC, Ryme C, he's taking the baton from his dad for the new generation of MC's & fans. Make sure to check out his song "14" at the end of the episode. As always the audio version is on all major podcast platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www. riplak .comFollow Ryme E on Instagram: @therealrymeeFollow Ryme E on Tik Tok:@ryme_e_622

On this episode, DSP discusses his lionesses of hip-hop. He discusses his discovery & appreciation for the music of Connie Diiamond, Che Noir & Rapsody. The visual episode will release on DSP's YouTube channel tomorrow. Link to the channel below! Thanks in advance! YouTube Channel Link: https://youtube.com/@dspthegr8?si=4289nmOsi7VEfpVR

Hip Hop artist King Crooked had once asked on an episode of Crook's Corner, "Is Hip Hop in a state of emergency?" A few weeks ago, no Hip Hop Song had charted in the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40 for the first time in 35 years. Multiple theories and opinions are emphasized of why this milestone had occurred.

Pantha Politix Podcast is real, uncut entertainment, current event, and life lesson talk from three men reared by Hip-Hop culture. Entertaining, engaging, and honest. Hosted by P7, Monster Elicit, and Seven Da Pantha.In episode 200, the team started off showing love to Assata Shakur (July 17, 1947-September 25, 2025), took a look back at the history of the pod, discussed the complexities of Hip-Hop production with Dat Dude Binz (https://www.instagram.com/datdudebinz/) and Mojo Barnes (https://www.instagram.com/mojobarnes/) , got a surprise visit from Tiffany and Willie of Melanin Mysteries (https://www.instagram.com/melaninmysteriespodcast/), and got into some deep Hip-Hop culture talk with ethemadassassin (https://www.instagram.com/ethemadassassin/) and Soul the Interrogator (https://www.instagram.com/soul_the_interrogator/).Follow the squad on IG, Facebook, or TikTok, stream us wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on Rumble and YouTube! https://linktree.com/PanthaPolitixPod Gravitas OUT NOWhttps://sevendapantha.bandcamp.com/album/gravitas-da-album-2 Book Of The Monster Vol. 1 OUT NOW: https://monsterelicit.bandcamp.com/album/book-of-the-monster-volume-one Son Of The Morning OUT NOWhttps://mojobarnes.bandcamp.com/album/son-of-the-morning-2 Justice For Kadejah Brown!!https://tr.ee/QbrdcbbmmQ

00:00:00 - Start00:01:04 - Ja Morant vs Memphis00:21:40 - NFL Tade Deadline00:32:12 - Marshawn Kneeland Passing00:35:40 - Jay-Z in a Verses00:39:48 - State of Hip HopIn today's episode, we dive into a wide range of conversations shaping sports, music, and culture right now. We break down the latest updates on Ja Morant, the NBA landscape, and what his situation means for the Memphis Grizzlies moving forward.We also get into the NFL trade deadline, looking at the biggest moves, surprise decisions, and how certain teams positioned themselves for the rest of the season.We take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Marshawn Kneeland, reflecting on his impact and the reactions across the football world.Then we shift into music, discussing whether Hip Hop is really dying, why people are saying it, and what the genre needs to bounce back. And of course, we had to debate the big question: who can actually beat Jay-Z in a Verzuz?It's a full conversation with takes, debates, and perspectives from every angle — tapping into the culture from top to bottom.We discuss all of this and more—so remember, if you didn't hear it from the horse's mouth, stop listening to the ass who told you.SONG IF THE EPISODE- Ice Cube- WickedBryce Olden: https://www.instagram.com/brycedavidoldenBryce Davis: https://www.instagram.com/bruc3l3royBryce Olden: https://www.facebook.com/bryce.oldenBryce Olden: https://x.com/BryceSFHMShow

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Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: AMiAM, Blueprint, Kno, conshus, NIKO IS, KValentine, Chris Rob, Jessica Care Moore, Nottz, Nightmares on Wax, Yarah Bravo, Brother Wallace, Analog Mutants, GENA, Sampa the Great, Mwanje, Omar, Charlene Hamilton, Kennebec, M Slago, MidaZ The Beast, DJ Spiderman, Kurious, K-Rec, Obongjayar, Paradox, Leo Low Pass, Illogic, T-REXZ, Alecia Seymour, MRKBH, Rico James, Yukimi, LS Camp, Sadat X, Andrea Gantt, Mr DJ, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

Instagram Youtube TiktokSpotifyBio Clinton Brand III, better known as CBIII, is a California-based rapper whose new single “I Won't Quit” delivers a motivational and relatable message for anyone facing hardship. Produced by Tunna Beats, the track carries a Blurry Face energy. It opens with a violin and the soft vocalizations of featured singer Alex Brinkley. When the beat drops, piano, bass, and drums blend with CBIII's reflections on overthinking, contemplating, and debating why he refuses to give up.Lines such as:Sad but I should be filled with joy.Played with my heart just like it was a toy.But the truth is I'm tired of venting.This constant feeling is relentless.Nobody wants to listen and everyone is a critic.Hate my life but I won't give up, I can't give in.illustrate the emotional tension of the song. “I Won't Quit” confronts the fear of failure—what if I'm not good enough—while contrasting it with the resilience expressed in the title.The song's final quatrain is especially powerful. Beginning with CBIII's signature wordplay, the message ultimately becomes one of determination and positive change:Phenomenal and astronomical anomaly, that's what I would like to be.I don't want to eat, I don't want to sleep.Tired of this life, the way that I've been living.It's time to make a change for the greater good.This battle with self-doubt and constant overthinking makes “I Won't Quit” deeply relatable. CBIII hopes listeners feel inspired to stay strong when they face similar struggles.The inspiration behind the song is intensely personal. After losing both parents at a young age, Brand was raised by his grandmother and later entered foster care. A recent visit, during which he saw his grandmother's memory fading, was painful for him because she had once been his greatest supporter. It left him feeling abandoned and in a dark place.“I wrote the song ‘I Won't Quit' because at that time I was suicidal. I didn't have anybody else to turn to because my grandma didn't really care anymore,” he shares.The vulnerability in the lyrics initially made him hesitant to release the track. “I actually sat on the song for about five months before even thinking about releasing it because it is so close to home that I wasn't sure if I would have the courage to share it.”Now that the song is out, that vulnerability has become its greatest strength. Many listeners can identify with the experience of missing family support, doubting themselves, and still knowing they must push forward.Beyond his personal drive to achieve greatness, Brand has another powerful motivation: his younger brother, who is also in foster care. Knowing his brother looks up to him, he wants to be an example that resilience matters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

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Join us for a special edition of FaceTime with The Baseline featuring best-selling author and cultural commentator Shea Serrano. Hosted by co-host Warren Shaw, this episode dives into Serrano's latest book, Expensive Basketball, a captivating exploration of basketball's unquantifiable magic beyond the box-score. Shea opens up about his journey — from middle-school science teacher to four-time New York Times bestseller author (including hits like Basketball (and Other Things). He shares how Expensive Basketball reframes iconic players, moments and games — from the final 196 seconds of Kobe Bryant's career to the fearless artistry of Tim Duncan and the motion poetry of Sue Bird — through the lens of emotion, memory and what a truly great hoop moment feels like.In this wide-ranging conversation, Serrano talks about writing with humor and heart, the evolving culture of basketball storytelling, and how Expensive Basketball pushes back against the era of numbers-only analysis in sports. Whether you're a die-hard NBA fan or simply love stories that make you feel the game, this episode is a must-listen.

STAYradio Episode #293 aired Friday November 14th, 2025. This episode features new music by Fraze, Fashen, Curbi, Prospa, Joel Corry, Beachcrimes, Felix Cartel, Surf Mesa, 5HOURS and many more!

The Bros are back with another HEAVY one! This week kicks off with prayers up for Jamaica as they deal with the damages from a hurricane. Terrance reflects on his first time out the country which was a trip to Jamaica and how much it meant to him. Terrell reflects on his weekend and how he learned the hard way that going to Costco is a DATE. From there, they start off with YOU vs. Terrell in a high-stakes Movie Trivia showdown where you gotta answer before he does