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We've come out of hiding for a brand new /Understated episode. Last week, there was an article released stating that Old music is killing new music in terms of streaming. That's unexpected and we need to address this.Also, there's some new controversy surrounding a deleted letter penned by musician, Neil Young, to Spotify asking to be removed from the platform if they keep the Joe Rogan...

In this week's episode, we review (Starts at 1:08) Confessions of a Dangerous Mind which is Logic's (the rapper) fifth studio album and discuss the reason why he receives so much apparent "hate" or is often dismissed in the mainstream narrative. (Starts at 14:44)Next, we get into the financial battle occuring between the app Tik Tok vs the Music Labels. Why cover why they are butting heads and...

In this segment, we discuss Lil Nas X’s big single ‘Old Town Road’ which was recently removed off of the Country Music Billboard until Billy Ray Cyrus (the Achy Breaky Heart Crooner) hopped on the remix. Odd combo right? In a typical fashion, we un-package the controversy surrounding this subject and we also talk about the possibility of Lil Nas X being an industry plant, will he possibly...

First and foremost, we want to share our respect to Nipsey Hussle. RIP young soldier. In this segment, we begin to explore the similar histories of the Rock & Roll genre as well as the Hip Hop genre. Here we are going to analyze the trajectory of these two types of music, how history tends to repeat itself, and forewarning that the younger of the two should pay attention to what happened to...

In this week's episode, we discuss 2 Chainz's new album, Rap or Go To The League. You're probably thinking who listens to 2 Chainz. Stop It. The man has a very consistent fanbase and has been quite successful both in and out of the rap game for the last few years. In that regard, he deserves to have his album judged fairly. Should it be contender for Album of The Year (AOTY) in the future?Next,...

In this episode, we talk about the recent news regarding rapper, 21 Savage, being detained by ICE officials on February 3, 2019. To find the details about this situation and our take on what's going on stay tuned.We also discuss the recent controversy regarding the Gucci sweaters released last week and their resemblance to racially insensitive blackface caricatures. We talk about how this issue...

In this segment, we discuss the controversy surrounding Travis Scott performing during the Super Bowl. As we all know, the NFL has been steeped in criticism in response to its treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who chose to kneel during the national anthem in protests of police brutality of unarmed citizens in the United States. As a result, there are many opinions on whether or not...

Let's recap what you've may have missed out on lately. First, we discuss Chris Brown recently being cleared of rape allegations and the conspiracy theory mindset around them, as he just signed a deal to own his masters. You may have also heard about the rumored parting of ways between popular R&B singer Tinashe and her record label RCA. Tinashe's place in the R&B game has not been...

In this week's episode, we discuss the supposed "split" of Rae Sremmurd (Swae Lee & Slim Jxmmi). In the early weeks of January 2019, Slim Jxmmi released a series of tweets indicating that the hip hop duo of Rae Sremmurd was essentially over. As this is hot topic news, we have to discuss this issue further, the concept of the viral virus, and some overall advice to Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee....

Welcome Back, here is all of episode 21. In this episode we discuss some of our top predictions on who will have a big 2019. The first artist discussed is Big Sean. We also discuss the potential Childish Gambino/Chance the Rapper collaboration project that might drop this year. Rumors of this project have been circulating for years so hopefully it releases in the near future. It also looks like...