Your hosts this episode: OptimalAudio embraced Today, OptimalAudio is joined by returning fellow guest embraced to discuss, once again, the state of the Soundcloud and the artists found in it's Rap scene. With the continued rise and variations of Jerk, Lowend, and various Plugg subgenres by said artists, your hosts battle against the narrative of Rap, and Soundcloud Rap specifically, becoming stale and highlight some of their favorite (and least favorite) artists dominating their attention, and who they could see blowing up in the future. Artists discussed include Yeat, OsamaSon, Lazer Dim 700, Glokk40spaz, Ian, Xaviersobased, Nettspend, Shed Theory, Corey Lingo, and many others. Along the way the podcast also comments on the growing variations and evolution found in the Soundcloud Rap scene and how it compares to the initial older artists and scenes that broke the platform into the mainstream initially. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / Soundcloud Rap in 2024 9:08 - Yeat 19:34 - Ian 29:19 - Shed Theory in 2024 44:25 - Nettspend 52:18 - Xaviersobased 59:47 - Phreshboyswag 1:14:23 - OsamaSon 1:28:48 - Glokk40spaz 1:40:40 - Lazer Dim 700 1:57:44 - Who is Gonna Blow Up Next? 2:09:35 - Yeat (Part 2) 2:15:19 - Corey Lingo 2:17:05 - Final Thoughts on Current State of Soundcloud Rap 2:20:34 - Thanks / Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio destroyxme embraced Once again, the podcast is back and joined by and to continue their spotlight discography deep dive on the output of everyone's favorite Swedish rap collective, Drain Gang. Picking back up from where they left off last time, your hosts discuss Drain Gang's output from Ecco2k's "PXE" EP, and collaboration with Bladee in "Crest", up to Bladee's most recent, and epic, release in "Cold Visions". Along the way they also discuss Bladee and frequent collaborator Yung Lean's Post-Punk side project "Psykos", Thaiboy Digital's three year follow up in "Back 2 Life", and the evolution of each DG member's musical output. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / Feelings on Drain Gang Recently 15:15 - "PXE" EP by Ecco2k 30:54 - "Crest" by Bladee & Ecco2k 1:01:09 - "Spiderr" by Bladee 1:18:33 - "Back 2 Life" by Thaiboy Digital 1:32:09 - "Psykos" by Bladee & Yung Lean 1:47:23 - "Cold Visions" by Bladee 3:02:53 - Thanks & Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique Thoughtful And special guest: Curly Castro That's right. It's quite possibly the biggest episode the podcast has had yet. In a special overview of the man's own catalogue the podcast is joined by CURLY CASTRO HIMSELF. We cannot thank him enough here at the podcast for allowing your hosts Patrique, and returning guest Thoughtful, to probe his mind about his varied catalogue and his evolution as an artist. Going in detail from his early group beginnings, to his stylistic evolutions from his early career to his late career, when he first met and collaborated with Billy Woods, and the dealings being involved with various groups later in his career with Wrecking Crew, ShrapKnel, and Grift Company. It's good times and vibes all around and we hope you too enjoy this personal deep dive as much as our hosts did. PLEASE SUPPORT CURLY CASTRO AND ALL BACKWOODZ STUDIOZ EFFORTS THROUGH THESE LINKS AND ALL STREAMING MUSIC PLATFORMS: Curly Castro's Bandcamp - https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com ShrapKnel Bandcamp - https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com Wrecking Crew Bandcamp - https://wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com Backwoodz Studioz Bandcamp - https://backwoodzstudioz.bandcamp.com

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-out-culture/id1458686198 Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / Introducing: Curly Castro 8:18 - Patrique on Trial (Little Robert Hutton [Part 1]) 13:48 - Thanks to All Artists That Listen and Give Feedback 16:05 - Operating Independently (Wu-Tang Pulp by Wrecking Crew [Part 1]) 25:34 - Curly Castro's Early Days / Bohemian Fifth 28:23 - Winston's Appeal 40:47 - Wu-Tang Pulp by Wrecking Crew (Part 2) 48:04 - Fidel 54:42 - Brody EP 1:03:44 - Restroy & Debuild w/ Fakts One 1:14:10 - Tosh 1:23:01 - Grift Company w/ Zilla Rocca 1:27:09 - Cobalt EP by ShrapKnel 1:30:17 - Self-Titled by ShrapKnel 1:41:19 - Bluue Edwards & Backwoodz Operating During the COVID Pandemic 1:48:46 - Little Robert Hutton (Part 2) 1:59:09 - Metal Lung by ShrapKnel 2:07:56 - Thanks to Curly Castro & Project Link Plugs / Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio TooBrokeToCare The podcast is joined once again by TooBrokeToCare to celebrate the recent release of the sequel to one of the most seminal mixtapes ever made, by one of Chicago's most important Rap artist. "Almighty So 2" by Chief Keef. The gang keeps it quick and neat to gush as much as they can about not only this album, and what it shows in the musical growth when stacked in comparison to the original Almighty So mixtape, but also how it signifies the incredible and continuing journey of Chief Keef as a person and rap persona. Listen along as the the pod celebrates one of Drill's biggest forefathers and how he's honed his own production skills over the years to become a unique entity in the Drill all his own, and how this alum stacks up to other previous Chief Keef releases for those on the podcast. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / History with Chief Keef 21:33 - "Almighty So 2" by Chief Keef 57:03 - Thanks & Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio TooBrokeToCare The podcast is back! It was impossible to avoid, the gang, along with guest host TooBrokeToCare, returns to discuss all the drama, backstory, and tracks associated with the big Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef debacle. Beginning with Kendrick's guest feature pop-off on Future and Metro Boomin's album, and from there plowing through the many facets of this spiral into back and forth degeneracy and spilled tea. Including J Cole return shots, and subsequent take back-sies, Metro Boomin and Rick Ross's outside the ring interference, and how the whole thing has left the hosts feelings on all the artists involved afterwards. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / Welcome Back / Topic Overview 6:13 - "Like That" Diss Feature / Pre-Disses History of Kendrick and Drake 24:35 - "Might Delete Later" by J Cole 32:32 - "Push Ups" by Drake 37:29 - "Euphoria" by Kendrick Lamar 46:08 - "6:16 in LA" by Kendrick 50:27 - "Family Matters" by Drake 1:02:42 - "Meet the Grahams" by Kendrick 1:27:04 - "Not Like Us" by Kendrick 1:37:47 - "The Heart Part 6" by Drake 1:39:37 - "BBL Drizzy" by Metro Boomin / The Aftermath of This Beef and Going Forward 1:50:18 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio Traviud It's that time of the (new) year again, the annual year end episode where the podcast is joined by returning guest Traviud to once more discuss they're top 10 favorite releases of the past year of 2023. This episode is packed to the brim, as each host goes over their own unique inclusions from Danny Brown, Earl Sweatshirt, Home is Where, Carly Rae Jepsen, Parannoul, Jeff Rosenstock, MIKE, Kelela, and many more. As well the guys discuss the dirt worst releases this year dishonorably going to Macklemore's attempts at self reflection, Fall Out Boy's AI excursions, and the recent slew of Bro, Trap Alt-Right leaning-Country tunes. We hope you enjoy this diverse and intricate episode and await future content in this new year of 2024! Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Fall Out Boy in 2023 12:28 - "One Thing At a Time" by Morgan Wallen 16:18 - "How Do You Sleep at Night?" by Teezo Touchdown 18:43 - "The Age of Pleasure" by Janelle Monáe 22:53 - "Ben" by Macklemore 26:59 - "Rush!" by Maneskin 33:43 - "Praise a Lord Who Chews..." by Yves Tumor 34:24 - "That! Feels Good!" by Jessie Ware 35:47 - "Paranoïa, Angels, True Love" by Christine and the Queens 38:06 - "Fountain Baby" by Amaarae 39:09 - Getting Into Our Top 10 40:57 - "Heaven Knows" by PinkPantheress (Traviud's #10 & OptimalAudio's #9) 48:39 - "Paper Cut From the Obit" by Celestaphone (Patrique's #10) 59:20 - "Victory Music" by RealYungPhil (Optimal's #10) 1:04:28 - "Me chama de gato que eu sou sua" by Ana Frango Elétrico (Trav's #9) 1:09:45 - "This Stupid World" by Yo La Tango (Pat's #9) 1:21:29 - "Voir Dire" by Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist (Optimal's #8 & Pat's 8) 1:36:58 - "The Whaler" by Home Is Where (Trav's #8) 1:46:53 - "The Loveliest Time" by Carly Rae Jespsen (Optimal's #7) 1:47:23 - "He Left Nothing for the Swim Back" by SKETCH185 7 Jeff Markey (Pat's #7) 1:52:32 - "Madres" by Sofia Kourtesis (Trav's #7) 2:01:01 - "Burning Desire" by MIKE (Optimal's #6) 2:20:19 - "53 Dove Instrumentals From 2023" by Steel Tip Dove (Pat's #6) 2:24:35 - Patrique's Beat Tape Recommendations of the Year 2:32:21 - "After the Magic" & "After the Night" by Parannoul (Trav's #6) 2:45:33 - "Maps" by Billy Woods & Kenny Segal (Optimal's #5) 2:46:23 - "DJ E" by Chuquimamani-Condori Honorable Mention 2:54:03 - "Quaranta" by Danny Brown (Pat's #5) 3:22:45 - "Perfect Picture" by Hannah Diamond (Trav's #5) 3:34:28 - "The Aux" by Blockhead (Pat's #4) 3:42:01 - "Alexandria" by Izaya Tiji (Optimal's #4) 3:54:32 - "All This Will End" by Indigo De Souza (Trav's #4) 3:59:01 - "Faith is a Rock" by MIKE, Wiki & The Alchemist (Pat's #3) 4:04:59 - "Sisterhood" by Lostrushi (Optimal's #3) 4:14:12 - "HELLMODE" by Jeff Rosenstock (Trav's #3) 4:22:32 - "The Loveliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen (Pat's #2 & Trav's #2) 4:36:19 - "Raven" by Kelela (Optimal's #2) 4:42:45 - "My Back Was a Bridge For You to Cross" by ANOHNI and the Johnsons (Trav's #1) 4:53:16 - "Ganger" by Veeze (Optimal's #1) 4:57:28 - "We Buy Diabetic Test Strips" by Armand Hammer & "Maps" by Billy Woods & Kenny Segal (Pat's #1s) 5:05:44 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio The podcast is back to give their annual year end kudos (and dismissals)! This episode they cover their honorable mentions from the past year before they get to their big 10, as well as discussing the 2023's disappointments, surprises, and down right awful. Your hosts cover it all from Hip Hop, R&B, and Jazz (thank you Andre3000), as well as going off the beaten path for a bit to discuss some of their favorite movies and books they consumed this past year as well. They also discuss what a great year 2023 was for Rap despite what the popular critical narrative spouted by some notable figures and journalists in the industry would tell you and analyze why such is even being posited in the first place. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro 10:40 - The Narrative on Rap "Dying" / "Let's Start Here" by Lil Yachty 25:20 - "Snot or Not" by Homixide Gang 26:03 - "King of the Graveyard" by Sematary 26:27 - "10,000 Gecs" by 100 Gecs 28:56 - Jack Harlow: Movie Star 32:53 - "For All the Dogs: Scary Hours Edition" by Drake 43:09 - "Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering " by Open Mike Eagle 45:41 - "Almighty So 2" Not Coming Out 46:12 - Playboi Carti Rollout Singles 56:02 - "AR EP" by Addison Rae 56:59 - "Quest for Fire" by Skrillex 57:58 - "New Blue Sun" by Andre 3000 1:08:44 - Lil B 2023 Releases 1:11:12 - The Bear (TV Show) 1:23:25 - The Curse (TV Show) 1:15:03 - Reservation Dogs (TV Show) 1:16:15 - Barbie & Oppenheimer (Movies) 1:22:04 - "The Undertow" by Jeff Sharlet (Book) 1:25:27 - "Raw Dog" by Jamie Loftus (Book) 1:27:17 - Killers of the Flower Moon (Movie) 1:46:59 - "Life After Neph" by RXK Nephew & Harry Fraud 1:58:41 - "Ways of Knowing" by Navy Blue 2:01:02 - "Choppers & Bricks" by Gucci Mane & B.G. 2:03:22 - "The Great Escape" by Larry June & The Alchemist 2:06:57 - "Gospel Overture" by Dazegxd & Mon 2:10:08 - "Quazel" by Zelooperz & Quadie Diesel 2:14:56 - "Glorious Game" by Black Thought & El Michels Affair 2:16:19 - "Black Ops ZRV1" by Moh Baretta 2:19:36 - "Sex Money Drugs" by Lucki 2:20:52 - "This is Why" by Paramore 2:22:25 - "A Great Chaos" by Ken Carson 2:28:42 - Ayoolii & the Milwaukee Rap / Bounce Scene 2:32:35 - "Utopia" by Travis Scott 2:33:20 - "Duwap So Based" by Duwap Kaine 2:34:34 - "Utopia" Part 2 2:37:16 - "What We Didn't Have" by Summrs 2:38:40 - "Took the Biggest Risk" by Glokk40spaz 2:39:46 - "Isn't It Now?" by Animal Collective 2:41:44 - "Fast 5" by 454 & Surf Gang 2:42:14 - "Summer's Mine" by Baby Face Ray 2:42:47 - Kynlary and Jovan 2023 Releases 2:44:04 - Osquinn 2023 Releases 2:45:26 - "Watch the Head" by Milieu 2:46:47 - "Gag Order" by Kesha 2:47:34 - "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" by Lana Del Rey 2:48:24 - "BB/ANG3L" by Tinashe 2:53:11 - "I Thought I Lost You" by Mars Kumari 2:59:57 - Thanks & Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio The podcast is back after a small break, and in turn it's time for another recap episode with the guys going over all the notable releases while they were away in the music world! This includes recaps going over the rise of trash Right-wing Country bros, the middling feelings they've had towards Travis Scott's comeback record "Utopia", and recent records they've fallen hard for such as Carly Rae Jepsen's recent sequel album, Veeze's breakout Detroit Rap project, Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's long awaited collaboration album, and their semi-conflicted love for Noname's new album. They also discuss some live shows they've caught in recent months time, and the online discussions going on about the state of Rap music in its 50th anniversary as a genre and in the year 2023. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / While We Were Away 8:29 - "Try that in a Small Town" by Jason Aldean 13:32 - "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony 22:09 - "Utopia" by Travis Scott / Is Rap in a lull? / Hip Hop Doomer-ism 48:23 - "Sundial" by Noname 1:07:54 - "The Loveliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen 1:19:00 - "Sisterhood" by Lostrushi 1:22:20 - "Stacking Chips" by Zilla Rocca & Jason Griff 1:24:34 - "Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering" by Open Mike Eagle 1:27:53 - Live Shows Discussion 1:31:36 - "Ganger" by Veeze 1:49:34 - "Voir Dire" by Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist 2:14:27 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio Kittenpuke The podcast continues their retrospective series on the one and only Playboi Carti by once again being joined by their producer, Kittenpuke, and coming with a standalone highlight episode for what is arguably Carti's most recognized project, Die Lit. The podcast discusses their fondness for the release coming back to it after what has been almost years for some of the pod, as well as how much it has stuck with them in that time. As well, how this project can be framed in retrospective in its experimentation, how it has aged and influences the landscape of rap, and how both Carti and Pierre have progressed from this single release and its explosive success following its release. Along the way they discuss the aged-like-milk takes on "mumble rap", and conspiracy theories on conceptual intent. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Getting Into Carti 6:48 - Die Lit 1:45:18 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio createdbyrejection (In Abundance Portion) 1Chops (S/T Portion) It's the beginning of a big multi-part saga for the podcast! Covering the prolific career and discography of on the of the podcast's favorite Rap artists across the board, Playboi Carti! To do so the next couple episodes will cover each of Carti respective eras and releases (legit and leak-wise) with a rotating cats of guest hosts to go over each respective chunk. Which brings us to this first part, covering Carti's early beginnings on Soundcloud with the mega bootleg compilation "In Abundance" (with guest createdbyrejection) and his first initial breakthrough release with his self-titled mixtape (guested by 1Chops). Discussing his experimentation already seeping in for the establishing Plugg genre at the time, his partnership with Pierre Bourne for his mixtape, and how Carti starkly evolves into his own between these two projects. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro Explanation / Getting Into Carti / Carti's Early History 25:36 - In Abundance 1:29:45 - 2nd Intro / History with Self-Titled Mixtape 1:52:21 - Self-Titled Mixtape 2:36:08 - Self Plugs, Thanks & Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio Nodima In this special part 1 episode the podcast is joined by fellow user, and media writer, Nodima to discuss a rapper near and dear to certain podcast member's hearts: The Hot-Spitta himself, Curren$y. From his early days of No Limit and Cash Money associations, his later mainstream magnum opuses in "Pilot Talk 1 & 2", and to his first hit collaborations with The Alchemist and Harry Fraud, the trio discuss the first early half of Curren$y's career. Plowing through a weed smoke haze of Wiz features, early 2010s mixtape covers and genre defining weed carrier features. Join along for the ride and enjoy the flight! Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / The early days of Curren$y 6:52 - Sports Center 11:10 - Welcome Back, Curren$y 16:40 - Christmas in October 21:59 - G Series Volume 1 31:41 - Life at 30,000 Feet 39:35 - Independence Day 54:35 - Higher Than 30,000 Feet 57:17 - Welcome to the Winner's Circle 58:33 - Fear and Loathing in New Orleans 1:04:26 - Super Tecmo Bowl 1:08:07 - Fast Times at Ridgemont Fly 1:11:01 - Fin... 1:13:25 - This is a Mixtape 1:13:57 - Kicks, Video Games, Movies, and Chicks 1:14:22 - How Fly: The Mixtape /w Wiz Khalifa 1:22:53 - Jets Fool 1:22:59 - Smokee Robinson 1:28:47 - Community Service 3 1:29:42 - This Ain't No Mixtape 1:40:27 - Jet Files 1:41:08 - Pilot Talk 1:55:25 - Pilot Talk 2 2:03:51 - Air Tight 2:05:40 - Covert Coup EP w/ The Alchemist 2:13:24 - Weekend at Burnie's 2:18:17 - Verde Terrace 2:21:52 - Return to the Winner's Circle 2:27:31 - Muscle Car Chronicles 2:32:40 - The 1st 28 EP w/ Styles P 2:33:48 - Here... EP 2:36:05 - Cigarette Boats w/ Harry Fraud 2:42:46 - The Stoned Immaculate 2:50:23 - Best Curren$y (of This Batch) 2:52:35 - Thanks & Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio marsbars In this special episode the podcast is joined by fellow guest marsbars to discuss the discography of one of the most prominent, prolific, and spanning groups in all of Hip Hop: The Wu-Tang Clan. From their epic debut with 36 Chambers, their break into the mainstream with Wu-Tang Forever, and beyond into the more contentious later albums of their group output. The podcast covers it all and discusses where and why the group's possible decline in quality came from, where it becomes truly noticeable in the group and individually how each member stacks up on said projects. It's a tricky topic with many sides and a lot of debate this episode, so don't miss out! Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Getting into Wu 13:04 - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 50:36 - Wu-Tang Forever 1:14:!5 - The W 1:23:31 - Iron Flag 1:34:20 - Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture 1:37:52 - 8 Diagrams 1:53:42 - Chamber Music / Legendary Weapons 2:02:01 - A Better Tomorrow 2:07:07 - Wu-Block by Wu-Block 2:11:32 - A Better Tomorrow (Part 2) 2:13:39 - Once Upon a Time in Shaolin 2:19:35 - The Saga Continues 2:24:05 - Of Mics and Men EP 2:26:28 - Wu-Tang Clan Wrap Up 2:28:24 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique Kittenpuke Patrique and Kittenpuke return for a second go as they discuss one of the most unique and varied bands in existence, Gorillaz! They go through the virtual band's entire discography from the group's self-titled debut to the recently released Crack Island. Along the way they debate each others viewpoints of what marks the band's high points, the many troubled productions that the band, mainly Jamie, was plagued with, and whether people have become fickle over what they want out of the band in recent years since their comeback. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Early Conception of Gorillaz 12:40 - Gorillaz (Self-Titled) 31:26 - Laika Come Home (w/ Spacemonkeyz) 36:47 - G-Sides 46:52 - Demon Days 1:03:54 - D-Sides 1:15:38 - Plastic Beach 1:29:01 - The Fall 1:38:13 - Various Singles (911, Gorillaz on My Mind, DoYaThing) 1:59:24 - Humanz 2:09:06 - The Now Now 2:17:06 - Song Machine Vol. 1 2:29:34 - Meanwhile EP 2:34:02 - Cracker Island 2:48:27 - Favorite Gorillaz Project & Song 2:51:37 - Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique Kittenpuke The clowns are back in town! That's right! You thought it was over but by the personal decree of podcast host Patrique, the pod's editor Kittenpuke is brought back out of the clown closest to discuss more of the Insane Clown Posse. This time going over the two member's solo material, as well as the newer mainline ICP releases that have come out since the podcast's initial deep dive into their discography. Along the way, the Patrique and Kittenpuke discuss their continued push that Violent J is a better rapper than Eminem, the (slow) improvement of Shaggy's rap abilities, and how ICP as a whole has been misrepresented and digged at by musical media outlets for their abilities when they really didn't deserve it. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Why Are We Doing This? 8:26 - Fuck Off EP by Shaggy 2 Dope 16:06 - Wizard of the Hood EP by Violent J 25:26 - F.T.F.O. by Shaggy 2 Dope 35:10 - The Shining by Violent J 47:54 - F.T.F.O.M.F. by Shaggy 2 Dope 59:50 - Brother! EP by Violent J 1:07:25 - Gloomy Sunday by Shaggy 2 Dope 1:12:10 - Yum Yum's Lure by Insane Clown Posse 1:15:54 - Yum Yum's Bedlam by Insane Clown Posse 1:32:38 - Wicked Vic EP by Insane Clown Posse 1:37:49 - Pug Ugly EP by Insane Clown Posse 1:47:45 - Bloody Sunday by Violent J 2:02:30 - Recommendations / Outro

Your hosts this episode: Patrique Thoughtfoul Patrique is back with fellow previous podcast guest Thoughtfoul with a long promised episode since the last time the two came together for their discussion on Mr. eXquire, to discuss the underground Rap label Backwoodz Studioz. Since that review much has come out from the grim-y, lyrical label and in this episode the pod hosts look back at the last subsequent year of the label's releases and subsequent label members up to the present day. Beginning with rerelease of Premrock's "Load Bearing Crow's Feet" and ending with the recent release of Elucid's old group Cult Favorite's "Sway, Masses". Along the way they discuss the label's packed with talent roster such as Curly Castro, Billy Woods, Elucid, Akai Solo, Shrapknel, and more. As well as discussing the emotional impact and layers to the writing of many of Backwoodz's artists and how interconnected it all comes together as a cohesive label. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Introductions to Backwoodz Artists 8:57 - "Load Bearing Crow's Feet" by Premrock 14:05 - "So Climb A Tree" by Hajino and Duncecap 22:07 - "WHT LBL" by Armand Hammer 35:05 - "Aethiopes" by Billy Woods 1:03:57 - "I Told Bessie" by Elucid 1:20:48 - "Metal Lung" by ShrapKnel 1:37:35 - "1974" by DJ Preservation 1:39:36 - "Church" by Billy Woods and Messiah Musik 1:57:29 "Spirit Roaming" by Akai Solo 2:02:49 - "Sports & Leisure" by Jeff Markey 2:05:30 - "BRB Gotta Go Charge My Toothbrush" by Elucid 2:06:47 - "He Left Nothing for the Swim Back" by SKECH185 & Jeff Markey 2:24:03 - Thoughtfoul's Live Armand Hammer Adventure 2:29:32 - "Sway, Masses" by Cult Favorite 2:35:20 - Favorite Track From Backwoodz Studioz This Last Year 2:36:31 - Outro

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February comes again and that means that so does the long awaited second part to Gucci Mane discography deep dive with the podcast. Joined once again by SophiaPhantom, the gang meticulously discusses every release Gucci has had. This time continuing on from the Post-Ferrari Boyz days with Waka of Gucci, through his prison period mixtapes, and ending into his recent modern day run of albums following his release. Along the way they discuss a multitude of wacky mixtape covers, how Gucci deserves more respect in the industry, and the horrors that were V-Nasty rapping over anything.  

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:01 - BAYTL w/ V-Nasty 14:26 - Trap Back 22:46 - I'm Up 30:27 - Trap God 39:48 - Trap God 2 46:12 - Free Bricks 2 w/ Young Scooter 48:23 - East Atlanta Memphis w/ Young Dolph 51:37 - Trap Back 2 54:59 - Money, Pounds, Ammunition w/ Peewee Longway 58:12 - Trap House 3 1:05:18 - World War 3 Vol.1: Lean 1:13:10 -  World War 3 Vol.2: Molly 1:15:25 - World War 3 Vol.3: Gas 1:19:45 - Diary of a Trap God 1:22:14 - Trust God Fuck 12 1:23:10 - The State Vs. Radric Davis 2: The Caged Bird Sings 1:25:04 - Young Thugga Mane La Flare w/ Young Thug 1:25:59 - White Album: Why Hate Instead Take Everything 1:27:08 - Trap House 4 1:31:21 - Felix Brothers w/ Pewee Longway & Young Dolph 1:34:22 - Brick Factory Vol.1 1:34:47 - Purple Album: People Usually Ridicule the Powerful Lead By Example w/ Young Thug 1:35:57 - Green Album: Get Rich Everything Else is Nonsense 1:36:33 - I Am Trap 1:37:44 - The Oddfather 1:38:26 - Gucci Vs. Guwop 1:41:34 - Brick Factory Vol.2: Day Shift Night Shift 1:42:31 - The Return of Mr Perfect 1:43:42 - Trap God 3 1:45:42 - Big Gucci Sosa w/ Chief Keef 1:48:54 - East Atlanta Santa 1:52:48 - 1017 Mafia Incarcerated 1:53:31 - Brick Factory 3 1:55:18 - Views From Zone 6 EP 1:57:41 - Breakfast 2:00:30 - Lunch 2:01:50 - Dinner 2:02:50 - Dessert EP 2:03:32 - Trap House 5: The Last Chapter 2:05:20 - King Gucci 2:06:25 - Trapology 2:10:47 - East Atlanta Santa 2 2:15:11 - Momma's Basement w/ Zaytoven 2:16:00 - Everybody Looking 2:25:28 - GucTiggy EP w/ Zaytoven 2:25:49 - Woptober 2:27:31 - Free Bricks 2: Zone 6 Edition w/ Future 2:28:51 - 1017 Vs. The World w/ Lil Uzi Vert 2:30:47 - Return of East Atlanta Santa 2:35:52 - 3 For Free EP 2:36:46 - DropTopWop w/ Young Metro 2:41:02 - Mr. Davis 2:44:56 - El Gato: The Human Glacier 2:45:59 - Evil Genius 2:48:52 - Delusions of Granduer 2:50:34 - Woptober 2 2:52:36 - East Atlanta Santa 3 2:54:41 - Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer 2:58:03 - Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Gang Volume 1 2:59:03 - Ice Daddy 3:02:30 - So Icy Boyz 3:04:41 - So Icy Christmas (Long Live Dolph Discussion) 3:05:39 - Letter to Takeoff Discussion 3:09:04 - Best Albums / Songs 3:12:13 - Outro

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Patrique 

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Once again the Living Off Borrowed Time Podcast begins their end of year recap with their honorable mentions for 2022. Discussing their biggest let downs, surprises, and projects that just missed the big top 10 spots of their year end lists. Going over releases by Billy Woods, Freddie Gibbs, Charli XCX, Joey Bada$$, Young Nudy, Griselda, and more. Along the way they also highlight the Duwap Kaine having the best album cover of the year, how the best Griselda projects aren't coming from Griselda, the complete mishandling of SoFaygo, and the shocking twist of Patrique actually liking a Taylor Swift project.  

Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" 

Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace"  

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Sorry for the Delay / Disappointments & Surprises 9:22 - "2000" by Joey Bada$$ 13:27 - "Her Loss" by Drake & 21 Savage 17:28 - "Who Cares?" by Rex Orange County 17:52 - "From A Birds Eye View" by Cordae 18:08 - "Tana Talk 4" by Benny the Butcher 18:56 - "Gucci Ghost" by Mikey Diamonds & Big Ghost Ltd. 20:33 - "Tana Talk 4" Discussion Part 2 22:09 - "God Don't Make Mistakes" by Conway the Machine 24:00 - "Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind" by The Game 25:19 - "God Did" by DJ Khaled 26:27 - We're not Talking About HIM 27:59 - "Pink Heartz" by SoFaygo 29:25 - "Vices" by Weiland 31:35 - "Entergalactic" by Kid Cudi 33:59 - "Crash" by Charli XCX 35:46 - "Afrikantis" by Lil B 38:05 - "Crash" discussion Part 2 39:46 - "The Loneliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen 45:27 - "Midnights" by Taylor Swift 53:06 - "Sedale Threat" by Wrecking Crew 55:53 - "Asphalt Meadows" - by Death cab for Cutie 59:22 - "The Forever Story" by J.I.D. 1:06:30 - "No thank You" by Little Simz 1:10:44 - Main Honorable Mentions 1:13:20 - "10" by Westside Gunn 1:19:03 - "Conductor We Have a Problem" by Conductor Williams / Griselda Getting Out Griselda'ed 1:25:52 - "10" Discussion Part 2 1:29:08 - "Duck CZN: Tiger Style" by Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim 1:37:58 - "Cheat Codes" by Billy Woods & Danger Mouse 1:44:27 - "Continuance" by Curren$y & The Alchemist 1:46:20 - "The Elephant Man's Bones" by Roc Marciano & The Alchemist 1:50:21 - "Fair Exchange No Robbery" by Boldy James & Nicholas Craven 1:57:01 - Final Honorable Mention Shoutouts 1:58:30 - "City of Crows" by Black Kray (aka Sickboyrari) 1:59:03 - "All Due Respect" by Count Bass D 2:00:03 - "1974" by Preservation 2:02:14 - "EA Monster" by Young Nudy 2:04:22 - "3800 Degrees" by NBA youngboy 2:08:47 - "Family Guy" by Duwap Kaine 2:11:06 - "1st Round Pick" by Tisakorean

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Patrique 

G.O.Z.  

In this special episode Patrique returns and is joined by the great G.O.Z to discuss the recent collab project between Black Thought and Danger Mouse, "Cheat Codes". They go over the paths that both Black Thought and Danger Mouse have had leading into this project career-wise, how it influenced the sounds and directions of this album, and how it stands up to the recent string of Conscious Rap albums coming out these past years. Similarly, the duo also go over said recent string of albums (Kendrick and Black Star), tearing down a recent Pitchfork article that looked to discredit these releases, and the nature of such albums.Along the way they also discuss all the recent Kanye drama and how people handle controversial rap artists or artists making controversial statements in both media and their music.  

Pitchfork article: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-confessions-of-a-conscious-rap-fan/ 

Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" 

Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace"  

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 6:16 - Preamble / Cappadonna Talk 15:06 - Cheat Codes Lead Up 15:54 - Cheat Codes by Black Thought and Danger Mouse 46:06 - Mr Morale and the Bigsteppers Talk  52:12 - No Fear of Time Talk 1:02:00 - Pitchfork Article on Conscious Rap's "Decline" 1:08:20 - Cheat Codes (Part 2) 1:22:20 - Pitchfork Article (Part 2) 1:43:10 - Kanye West Talk / Artist's Being Problematic 1:54:01 - Cheat Codes (Part 3) 1:56:33 - No Fear of Time Talk (Part 2) 2:01:47 - Cheat Codes (Part 4) 2:11:37 - Thanks & Outro

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createdbyrejection  

To make up for a recent spell of radio silence Caleb is joined this episode by returning guest createdbyrejection to discuss some of the recently big releases to come out of the underground Hip-Hop world. Including newer releases by Yeat, Bladee, Lucki, DestroyLonely, as well as the more recent developments in the Plugg scene such as the rise of Dark Plugg through the Taliban group and artists such as SmokingSkul, and Ambient Plugg innovators Shed Theory. As well, the duo discusses what it really means to be "underground" these days in the music world and whether the artists discussed have shed such delineations.  

Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" 

Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace"  

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / Catching Up 7:25 - Lyfe by Yeat 21:25 - Spiderr by Bladee 32:26 - Flawless Like Me by Lucki 43:30 - No Stylist by Destroy Lonely 50:09 - What is Underground and Are These Artists Still That? 1:02:02 - Glokk40spaz 1:07:26 - Dark Plugg / Smokingskul 1:33:38 - Ambient Plugg / Shed Theory 1:19:10 - Reflections, Future Episodes & Thanks 1:22:55 - Outro

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santurce  

In this podcast episode Caleb is joined by special guest Santurce to go over the blooming scene / subgenre of Regalia; the offspring of the Drill and Plugg circles converging with orchestral strings and Kingdom Heart / Final Fantasy samples. The duo cover a litany of artists this episode from the initial forerunners such as Royal Ansem to other prominent artists such as Northxan, Ame, and other more mainstream acts that have slowly been dipping their toes into the sound recently such as Yung Kayo and Lil Uzi Vert. Along the way the podcast ponders the sudden boom of Trap and Soundcloud subgenres and scenes since 2020 and whether Regalia in-debts itself more to the origins of Drill, Plugg or a convergence of them all at once.  

Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" 

Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace"  

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro / What is Regalia? 17:18 - Jace / iayze! 19:42 - Where's Regalia Going? 25:46 - Jace / iayze! (part 2) 28:22 - Devstacks 34:43 - Slump6s 37:27 - BenjiCold 38:27 - Recent Subgenre Names 40:46 - Yeat 41:38 - Northxan 48:02 - The Sudden Blow Up in 2019 - 2020 51:39 - Ame 1:04:56 - Reset 1:07:48 - Luhyosh 1:12:54 - Regalia's Variety and Uniqueness 1:28:35 - D1xoo 1:29:38 - Shaio 1:30:37 - Dani Kiyoko 1:32:56 - Onlybino 1:35:13 - Regalia Possibly Getting Bigger / It's Influences 1:46:12 - Thanks & Outro