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Mr Drew and Miss Lou
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Mr Drew and Miss Lou present your regular dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world. 

  1. Episode 56: Christmas special - Nicki Minaj's political gaffe, Russell and Kimora still going at it, and Ebro Darden's bruised ego

    1D AGO

    Episode 56: Christmas special - Nicki Minaj's political gaffe, Russell and Kimora still going at it, and Ebro Darden's bruised ego

    Happy festive season to all our listeners and viewers! In this episode, Miss Lou and Mr Drew talk about the dangers of office Christmas parties before discussing Russell Simmon's lastest social media beef with his ex- wife. They also take a look at Nicki Minaj's car-crash interview with Charlie Kirk's widow and discuss where it went wrong for Ebro Darden.

    38 min
  2. Episode 55: Counting down Billboard's top 10 hottest R&B artists of 2025, plus what's 'the next act' for Simon Cowell?

    6D AGO

    Episode 55: Counting down Billboard's top 10 hottest R&B artists of 2025, plus what's 'the next act' for Simon Cowell?

    Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into Billboard's list of the top 10 hottest R&B acts of 2025 - plus they take a look at the return of Simon Cowell to our TV screens with his latest show on Netflix.

    43 min
  3. Episode 54: Reviewing the new Diddy documentary, a Wicked weekend and Spotify Wrapped ages revealed

    DEC 9

    Episode 54: Reviewing the new Diddy documentary, a Wicked weekend and Spotify Wrapped ages revealed

    Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss their music listening ages and a Wicked weekend away, before getting stuck into the damning 50 Cent produced documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

    47 min

  4. NOV 28

    Episode 53: Winter is coming but Summer (Walker) has arrived; Mario upsets Jacquees and Omarion; don't sleep on Burna Boy; Pras gets ready to do time

    Drew and Lou dive into the latest developments in Summer Walker's world; with a huge buzz around her new album and major social media beef, could she be the music industry's most high profile side chick?  There's also news of Pras going to jail, Mario upsetting his fellow R&B singers and Burna Boy turning on his sleepy fans.

    49 min
  5. Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

    NOV 19

    Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

    This week, Miss Lou and Mr Drew delve into the heated controversy surrounding Buju Banton's relief efforts in Jamaica before unpicking the unprecedented absence of rap in the Billboard Top 40, and asking what this means for the genre's future. Finally, we shine a spotlight on some of history's greatest Grammy snubs - the names will leave you shocked! Gear up for your latest dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world... YouTube | Insta: @musicto_ourears 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:53 Hurricane Relief Efforts in Jamaica 08:47 Buju Banton's vs Jamaican government minister 14:31 NEWCHAPTER 14:36 Drake's Limited Edition Hoodie and Criticism 21:04 The Decline of Hip Hop in Billboard Charts 26:56 Pop Culture Quiz: Music Icons and Their Impact 30:02 The Grammy Awards: A Controversial Institution 31:22 Artists Who Deserved Grammys: Bob Marley and Diana Ross 34:10 The Legacy of Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg 46:37 Nicki Minaj and Jodeci: Surprising Grammy Oversights

    57 min
  6. Episode 51: Ghetts faces charges, MJ the Musical review, and our top misheard lyrics

    OCT 28

    Episode 51: Ghetts faces charges, MJ the Musical review, and our top misheard lyrics

    Following the terrible hit and run incident that led to the needless death of 20-year-old Nepali student Yubin Tamang, the guys ask why certain voices in the media have been so quiet regarding Ghetts’ charges of death by dangerous driving.  There’s also a review of the best and worst of MJ the Musical, plus time to recount terribly misheard song lyrics. 00:00 Introduction 05:45 Tragic student death: Ghetts charged 17:45 Theater Experience: MJ the Musical 30:41 Misheard song lyrics 33:36 Michael Jackson's Iconic Lyrics 39:11 Gwen Stefani's 'Hollaback Girl' Explained 42:35 Adina Howard's: T-Shirt and what Miss Lou?? 46:02 Beanie Man's Lyrics: A Cultural Inquiry

    50 min
  7. Episode 50: Remembering D'Angelo

    OCT 19

    Episode 50: Remembering D'Angelo

    Looking back and paying tribute to the music, career and legacy of a modern day soul music great. Michael Archer AKA D'Angelo passed away on October 14th, 2025. 00:00 Remembering D'Angelo: A Tribute to a Legend 02:38 D'Angelo's Impact on Soul Music 04:46 The Evolution of D'Angelo's Music and Image 07:19 Celebrating D'Angelo's Albums: Brown Sugar and Voodoo 10:07 Iconic Songs and Music Videos 12:51 D'Angelo's Personal Struggles and Legacy 15:40 Reflections on D'Angelo's Influence and Tributes YouTube | Insta | Twitter: @musicto_ourears

    34 min
  8. Episode 49: MTV is dead? Annoying R&B voices, Timbaland's AI takeover, Westwood charged and Saweetie's "client"

    OCT 13

    Episode 49: MTV is dead? Annoying R&B voices, Timbaland's AI takeover, Westwood charged and Saweetie's "client"

    Who has the most annoying voice in R&B? Drew and Lou share their picks and get into a heated debate. They also discuss Timbaland's plans for an AI takeover, the end of MTV, Tim Westwood facing a raft of charges and Saweetie turning Jadon Sancho into a "client". Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald YouTube | Insta | Twitter: @musicto_ourears 00:00 Introduction to Episode 49 02:34 The Decline of MTV and Its Impact 11:09 Controversy Surrounding Tim Westwood 19:05 The Rise of AI in Music 25:17 Jason "the client" Sancho" 27:05 The Influence of Celebrity Names 28:31 Vocal Imperfections in Music 30:15 Debating Annoying Voices in R&B 38:08 Controversial Opinions on Iconic Artists 40:58 Final Thoughts on Vocal Preferences

    47 min
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About

Mr Drew and Miss Lou present your regular dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world. 

Information

  • Creator
    Mr Drew and Miss Lou
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mr Drew and Miss Lou
  • Show Website
    Music To Our Ears