Beyond Beats and Culture

Chase and Tevin

"Beyond Beats and Culture" is a podcast that takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of hip-hop, exploring its profound impact on black culture & beyond. Delve into the untold stories, hidden histories, & artistic evolution of this influential genre, as we uncover its roots, celebrate its legends, & showcase the rising stars pushing boundaries in the industry. From thought-provoking questions to in-depth discussions about the cultural, social, & political implications of hip-hop, this podcast invites you to go beyond the surface and gain a deeper understanding of hip-hop.

  1. Elephant In The Room | everything is a lot., FInally Over It, BigXThaPlug Wants To Branch Out?, etc.

    11/19/2025

    Elephant In The Room | everything is a lot., FInally Over It, BigXThaPlug Wants To Branch Out?, etc.

    Welcome to another episode of the Beyond Beats and Culture podcast! In today's episode we discuss (chapters): 0:00 - Intro 08:27 - Hip-Hop News, Current Events and New Releases 40:24 - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING 43:27 - Wale - everything is a lot Album Review 53:13 - Summer Walker - Finally Over It Album Review 1:09:53 - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING Part 2 1:12:07 - Denzel Curry's Opinion on the state of Hip-Hop 1:25:19 - BigXThaPlug Says He Wants to Be An Artist, Not Just Hip-Hop 1:33:06 - The Akademiks and Rory Beef Is LAME! 1:40:44 - Outro Show Notes - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING: - Navy Blue - The Sword & The Soaring - Boldy James & Nicholas Craven - Criminally Attached - Che Noir & 7xvethegenius - Desired Crowns - Oh No - Nodega - Wale - everything is a lot. - Summer Walker - Finally Over It - Elmiene - Heat The Streets Some Mo' - Lil Baby - Otha Boy - Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July News/Current Event Topics: - WSG Cuts of WWE - B.o.B has a weird case - Biggie's Estate sues publicist - Tyler postpones camp flog gnaw - Eminem partners with Detroit Lions - Twitter kicking Rory back in - RocNation has launched its own distribution platform New Music Announced/Released: - Questlove is working on a posthumous D’Angelo album - Key Glock - The 16th Letter - Ben Reilly - SAVE! - Ransom & Conductor Williams - The Uncomfortable Truth EP - De La Soul - Cabin in the Sky - Tommy Richman - Worlds Apart - SoFaygo - Mania - Erick Sermon - Dynamic Duos Check us out on our other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/beyondbeatsandculture

    1h 43m
  2. No Pen, No Pad | Danny Brown's Stardust, 2026 Rap/R&B Nominations, J. Cole vs Cam'Ron, etc.

    11/10/2025

    No Pen, No Pad | Danny Brown's Stardust, 2026 Rap/R&B Nominations, J. Cole vs Cam'Ron, etc.

    Welcome to another episode of the Beyond Beats and Culture podcast! In today's episode we discuss (chapters): 0:00 - Intro 13:48 - Hip-Hop News, Current Events and New Releases 42:44 - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING 1:00:08 - Danny Brown - Stardust Album Review 1:10:32 - Last 25 Hip-Hop Albums That Won Best Rap Album at the Grammys 1:14:48 - Reacting to the 2026 Grammy Rap/R&B Nominations 1:36:06 - Who's a better Rapper: J. Cole vs Cam'Ron? 1:46:54 - Is 2012 A Slept On Year For Hip-Hop? 1:51:49 - Outro Show Notes - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING: - G Herbo - Lil Herb - MexikoDro - Still Goin the Ep - REASON - Everything In My Soul_BLUE - Bun B & Cory Mo - WAY MO TRILL - Ne-Yo - In My Own Words - Will Cherry - Somewhere in Ohio… (Bonus Tracks) - Stevie Wonder - Talking Book - Danny Brown - Stardust - BLK ODYSSY - MOOD CONTROL - Kassa Overall - CREAM - Armand Hammer & Alchemist - MERCY - Group Home - Livin' Proof - Eugene McDaniels - Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse News/Current Event Topics: - Max B is Free After 10+ years - Xania Monet is the first AI artist to chart on Billboard - Lil Uzi Vert and RocNation Have Been Hit With A Lawsuit - Drake & UMG Hit With A Lawsuit - Joyner Lucas and DJ VLAD are in a legal battle - Royce Da 5'9 faces Medical Issues that keep him from creating music - OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa are Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Westside Gunn kicked out of a WWE event and was sent a Cease and Desist for his "Heels Have Eyes" covers New Music Announced/Released: - Summer Walker - Finally Over It - Navy Blue - The Sword & The Soaring - Wale - everything is a lot - Boldy James & Nichola Kraven - Criminally Attached - RZA - Juice Crew All Stars - Lola Brooke - iight bet! - Tee Grizzley - Street Psalms - Oh No - Nodega - Che Noir & 7xvethe Genius - Desired Crowns Check us out on our other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/beyondbeatsandculture

    1h 56m
  3. Celebrity Worship | AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY!, RIP D'Angelo, Tyler The Creator & His Past, etc.

    10/19/2025

    Celebrity Worship | AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY!, RIP D'Angelo, Tyler The Creator & His Past, etc.

    Welcome to another episode of the Beyond Beats and Culture podcast! In today's episode we discuss (chapters): 0:00 - Intro 9:53 - Hip-Hop News, Current Events and New Releases 1:00:23 - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING 1:07:42 - PARTYOF2 - AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY! Album Review 1:24:30 - Tyler the Creator Needs To Be Held Accountable 1:41:41 - Outro Show Notes - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING: - Gucci Mane - Episodes - Chance the Rapper - STAR LINE - Ty Dolla $ign - TYCOON - Bryson Tiller - Solace & The Vices - PARTYOF2 - AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY@ - Kelly Moonstone - New Moon - Errol Holden & Roc Marciano - Roc Marciano Presents: MULBERRY SILK ROAD News/Current Event Topics: • RIP D’Angelo • Can The BBC Pod Come To Netflix One Day? • Jay Z is really HOV by stopping Nicki Minaj from Releasing an Album • Drake ghost writing alleged again New Music Announced/Released: • Wale - Everything Is A Lot (November 14th) • Nas and Premier collab album (December 2025) • De La Soul - Cabin In The Sky (November 2025) • Jordan Ward - Backward (Album) (January 30th, 2026) • Summer walker - finally over it (Album) Nov-14th • Stove god cooks- Goat Stamp 11/28 Album or single? • NBA YB dropping two projects next month, one solo and a collab with Boosie • Bruiser Wolf & Harry Fraud - MADE BY DOPE • Miguel - CAOS • The Alchemist & Hit-Boy - GOLDFISH • Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder - Welcome Home • Slim Thug & Lil' Keke - Double Cup, Pt. 2 • Mike Shabb- public enemy number 1 • YUNGMORPHEUS & Dirty Art Club - A Spyglass to One’s Face • Daniel Caesar - Son of Spergy Check us out on our other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/beyondbeatsandculture

    1h 43m
  4. Taj Mahal | Mobb Deep's Infinite, PLUTO WORLD, Is Kendrick Lamar Hip-Hop's North Star?, etc.

    10/13/2025

    Taj Mahal | Mobb Deep's Infinite, PLUTO WORLD, Is Kendrick Lamar Hip-Hop's North Star?, etc.

    Welcome to another episode of the Beyond Beats and Culture podcast! In today's episode we discuss (chapters): 0:00 - Intro 16:46 - Hip-Hop News, Current Events and New Releases 49:01 - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING 1:18:50 - Mobb Deep - Infinite Album Review 1:41:45 - Is Kendrick Lamar the North Star of Hip-Hop? 2:01:51 - Outro Show Notes - WHAT WE BEEN JAMMING: - Spiffy - Goat Talk - Sadboyshaq - follow my plans - Dolo Tonight - DVD Rental Store - La Reezy - LAREEZYANA SHAKEDOWN - Reggie - Headstone - Saba & NO ID - From The Collection of… - Anderson Paak - Malibu - Tory Lanez & DJ Drama - The New Toronto - Dark Lo - American Made - Rochelle Jordan - Through The Wall - BabyChiefDoIt - Fried Chicken - Chance The Rapper - Ride Remix - BIA - BIANCA News/Current Event Topics: • Versus is back! • Drake defamation UMG lawsuit Dismissed! • Do we talk about Tim Westwood? New Music Announced/Released: • Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes 2 • Hit Boy and Alchemist - Goldfish (October 24th) • Big L - Harlem’s Finest (October 31) • Ransom & DJ Premier Collab Album (October 31) • Quavo and Pharrell collab album??? • AZ dropping Doe or Die III this year for the 30th anniversary • Dave East - Karma 4⁠ • Bruiser Wolf & Harry Fraud - MADE BY DOPE • Ty Dolla $ign - TYCOON • Gucci Mane - Episodes • Monaleo - Who Did The Body • PARTYOF2 - AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY! • WHATMORE - WHATMORE Check us out on our other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/beyondbeatsandculture

    2h 4m

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"Beyond Beats and Culture" is a podcast that takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of hip-hop, exploring its profound impact on black culture & beyond. Delve into the untold stories, hidden histories, & artistic evolution of this influential genre, as we uncover its roots, celebrate its legends, & showcase the rising stars pushing boundaries in the industry. From thought-provoking questions to in-depth discussions about the cultural, social, & political implications of hip-hop, this podcast invites you to go beyond the surface and gain a deeper understanding of hip-hop.