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In this episode we breakdown the whole first season of Lovecraft Country.  Enjoy the shenanigans! 


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We're back with a new podcast breaking down everything from "What is black enough?" to "What the F in Weezy F Baby would mean if Wayne was with Miss Badu?" 


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(0:00) We jump right in discussing ghostwriting and the best ghostwriters in hip hops

12:08 We discuss the place of throwing subs in rap songs and the perfect balance between subs and direct confrontation.

15:20 We give 50 Cent his flowers for his mixtape and G-Unit run

27:10 How much of a catalog does an artist have to write for legacy not to take a hit?

32:41 How much do you have to put in to earn the right for someone else to write your raps?

38:00 The dark side of the music industry

41:00 We breakdown Mystikal and his music

48:16 Do rappers and former rappers hear cadences and artist pockets differently than regular listeners?

53:04 We discuss the release of Jay Electronica's Act II: Patents of Nobility

106:10 We show some love to Common, Yasin Bey, Oddisee, and Sean Price

114:19 We go down memory lane about our old rap crew

119:00 The importance of being staying true to yourself and not getting complacent








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4:26 Presidential Debate conversation

23:49 The average age of congress and why its the American publics fault

28:31 Lack of representation in politics and the world at large

37:59 We discuss the effects of creative exhaustion as an artist and how it would've effect certain acts that passed away

48:05 Hip Hop finally having legacy acts

49:41 Pac as the ultimate Social Justice Warrior and the mystic of his figure

55:00 Did 50 Cent experience creative burnout? 

1:06:58 Jay Z late-career rap resurgence and Oceans from the Magna Carter

1:13:53 Our take on the Lebron Vs Jordan debate

1:35:06 Wrap Up and music shoutouts...The argument








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Peace family welcome back to this week's episode of No Smoke the Podcast! Bobby has some shit to say about the Conway The Machine album (6:07), we discuss people attempting to all lives matter statements made specifically for black women (15:26), racism vs prejudice and if black people can be racist to white people (24:47), the cost of real revolution (28:53), the potential cost of fame and how it hinders black celebrities (30:08), the worth in going back to Africa as Black Americans (33:16), the benefits or negatives of Affirmative Action (49:44), HBCUs vs PWIs (65:07),

Outro song is “Menace” by the indie artist Lew Sid. You can download it at this link https://lewsid.bandcamp.com/track/menace. Make sure yo follow him on all social media platforms @LewSidRaps. His music is also on all streaming platforms. Go support!

Shoutout to special guest @meanwhilewesson


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On todays episode (1:30) Will airs some grievances and we discuss the importance or unimportance of communicating with your thumbs, (14:14) we have an unexpected guest stop by the Podcast, JG the Artist joins us on the podcast! (17:17) We go in on Crown for never releasing music and how he compares to Jay Electronica. (20:06) We talk anticipation for Kendrick and Cole albums, (20:33) Eminem and his GOAT status, (30:14) Dave East, the Lox, the appeal of being a regional artist, and DMX potential project, (32:41) JG discusses Swizz Beatz, his production evolution, and make bold statements about Griselda, (36:55) We discuss our favorite discographies currently, (51:40) We say our farewells to Crown and JG, (54:29) We discuss Bobbys social media detox and new morning routine with The Autobiography of Malcolm X, (62:58) We talk about the importance of going back to things (music/books) with new understanding and perspectives, (65:21) We touch on the perceived battle between MLK and Malcolm X before wrapping up thing with a discussion on social media and its affect on mental health!

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