108 episodes
No Bars Off Sherod Khaalis, Aki Davis
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No Bars Off is the home of innovative, insightful, and entertaining breakdowns of hip-hop verses from all eras, regions, and subcultures. Boardwalk Brown (Aki Davis) and Sha Stimuli (Sherod Khaalis) are word connoisseurs and lovers of the technical process of constructing rhymes. Some of your favorite verses are featured, picked apart, analyzed, and most importantly...celebrated. Join us as we salute legendary emcees and their poetic art.
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No Bars Off - Torae Talks New Music, Ghostwriting and Dealing With Loss
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown with long time friend and brother, Torae, and just chop it up. We dedicate this episode to Tor's recently transitioned spouse, Kimberly Durham-Carr.
Topics discussed:
Releasing new music, "The Bubble Chip", after a long hiatus
Penning hits for other artists and then interviewing them
Dealing with the tragic loss of his spouse
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/537gXZZTTUg?si=E_geKBmpja962p77
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm -
No Bars Off - The Episode for Hip-Hop Savants: Russ "Said It" Freestyle
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown highlight Russ and his craft from his "Said It" freestyle
Topics discussed:
Why is Russ so underappreciated in the game?
His impeccable wordplay and visuals
Why he is for divine ears only
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/WnBoEXKTM0c?si=pOzXyyFfB0GnfBK-
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm -
No Bars Off - Apology Or Not, The Verse Of The Year So Far?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss the otherworldly appearances by everyone involved on J. Cole's track "Pi" featuring Daylyt and Ab Soul
Topics discussed:
Apology be damned, NOBODY is rapping like THIS!
How good are Ab-Soul and Daylyt at the back and forth flow?
Is anybody with the PEN than J. Cole?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/z72OSpDCUP0?si=VdfIiQG9TY1QiS4Z
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm -
No Bars Off - Do You Care If Drake Set Kendrick Up With False Info?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown keep the party going as K-Dot keeps the beef going with his response, "Meet The Grahams".
Topics discussed:
Kendrick's dark, spooky sound and approach to the record
The timing of the song's release - mere minutes after Drake released "Family Matters"
Do we care if Drake had someone feed Kendrick false information?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/-na02R6GhEU?si=ilyHMFl7DnJFgAFg
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm -
No Bars Off - Will Family Matters Be Drake's Last Response?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's latest drop "Family Matters" - the beef continues.
Topics discussed:
Is Angry Aubrey what we have been waiting for?
The second verse - he left Earth!!
Is this his final shot to fire back?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/5-9IG8JBmBo?si=WdkS_BsJrihhRlS1
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm -
No Bars Off - Is Euphoria What We've Been Waiting For?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick's shot back with "Euphoria".
Topics discussed:
Is Euphoria what the people have been waiting for in a response?
Kendrick takes direct aim at Drake and holds nothing back
Is Drake's half white-ness a topic of contention?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/RCfFo1CpuiA?si=fEqoJ-2gcqQDEYhu
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm