Episode 45 of Mirror Music considers Tupac's "My Block" and Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "My Block" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-snIyULfKc "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soa3gO7tL-c Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop

Episode 44 of Mirror Music considers "Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs N Harmony and "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel. We discuss death and life and memory and celebrations and funerals and carpe diem poetry. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FeD16vu_qQ "Tha Crossroads" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMYAEHE2GrM&ab_channel=BoneThugsMusic Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #outkast @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 43 of Mirror Music considers "Sugaree" by The Grateful Dead (technically Jerry Garcia) and "Hey Ya" by OutKast. We discuss the shaking of things, jam bands, and where these groups fit in the canon of American music. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Hey Ya" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw "Sugaree" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zj5GShx6IE Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #outkast @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 42 of Mirror Music considers "I Get Around" by Tupac and "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. We discuss charisma, sex appeal, and how simple stupid always works. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "I Get Around" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJAnQTwmJs "Start Me Up" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8LwE Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #blackstar @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 41 of Mirror Music considers "Get By" by Talib Kweli and "Imagine" by John Lennon. We discuss lyricism, worldwide problems, and joyful songs. Also get into some Beatles history! Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Get By" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVtpXvzzXiA "Imagine" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcPsB6PwaiE Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #blackstar @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 40 of Mirror Music considers "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" by Snoop and "One Angry Dwarf & 200 Solemn Faces" by Ben Folds Five. We discuss varieties of sh*t talking, George Clinton and P-Funk, and some more of our personal history together. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "One Angry Dwarf" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frVoGJhoehk "What's My Name" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2soGJXQAQec Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #snoopdogg @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 39 of Mirror Music considers "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and "ATLiens" by OutKast. We discuss the impact of the Confederate battle flag, how different songs are perceived in different communities, and give Big Boi some more flowers. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Sweet Home Alabama" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-35W_FWCT9Q "ATLiens" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktc9hsSfUck Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #bigboi @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 38 of Mirror Music considers "Basket Case" by Green Day and "Mind Playin Tricks on Me" by the Geto Boys. We discuss the importance of mental health work, and how that manifests in different communities. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Basket Case" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY "Mind Playin Tricks on Me" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJtHdkyo0hc Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #kdot @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 37 of Mirror Music considers "Real" by Kendrick Lamar and "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell. We discuss the best lyricists of all time, and disappointment at subpar work. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Real" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWUtG6UQeGQ "Both Sides Now" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbn6a0AFfnM Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #kdot @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 36 of Mirror Music considers "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette and "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie. We discuss love and loss of love and fury and the ability to laugh at yourself. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "You Oughta Know" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyTyilmYY "Just a Friend" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aofoBrFNdg Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop @According2HipHop @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 35 of Mirror Music considers "I Still Haven't Found What' I'm Looking For" by U2 and "Love's Gonna Get'cha" by Boogie Down Productions (BDP, KRS-One). We discuss yearning, and what that looks like in different cultures and contexts. Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "I Still Haven't Found What' I'm Looking For" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE "Love's Gonna Get'cha" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NACMjwR5DE Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #bono  @According2HipHop   @CoopIsProblematic ​

Episode 34 of Mirror Music considers "Money" by Pink Floyd and "All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy and the Family (The Lox/Jadakiss, Lil Kim, and Biggie). We discuss representations of money across cultures and times, where these songs and these bands fit in the musical canon, high-level literary wordplay in hip-hop, weird time signatures, mental illness, and give particular props to Kim and Jadakiss and David Gilmour's guitar. Oh, and that saxophone solo! Links to the songs are below if you're not familiar with them, or just want to refresh your memory. "Money" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds "All About the Benjamins" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c58ppLPJcQ Full Playlist of All Episodes to Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrEUjmYeKk&list=PLutHbgOA6S3YxaCgwfGEkjxG8FSHchLDk To leave us a tip, click here: https://withkoji.com/@MirrorMusic We really appreciate you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mirrormusic Find Coop at According 2 Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/c/According2HipHop Find Andrew at Thomasson Morris Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9OsxTm7pAARJhHiu-E-3Q Note: This video represents the personal thoughts and opinions of its creators, and should not be construed as reflective of the thoughts/opinions of either of our employers. #hiphop #reaction #a2hh #according2hiphop #puffy #seancombs #rogerwaters

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Episode 32 of Mirror Music considers Jay-Z's "Imaginary Player" and the Counting Crows' "Mr. Jones."

Episode 31 of Mirror Music considers "Hey Young World" by Slick Rick and "Teach Your Children'" by CSNY. 

Episode 30 of Mirror Music considers "Ants Marching" by the Dave Matthews Band and "Grindin'" by Clipse. We also discuss the Virginia of it all, nursery rhymes, perspectives on work, and lyrical miracle lines.

Episode 29 of Mirror Music considers "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones, and "Ultra Black" by Nas. We also discuss the proper amounts of respect to give to iconic artists and whether Mick Jagger should apologize for the lyrics to "Brown Sugar."

Note: this episode has stronger language and discussion of themes you may not want to share with younger listeners. Discretion is advised.   Episode 28 of Mirror Music considers "One More Chance" (the remix) by The Notorious B.I.G., and "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin. We have discussion about sampling and influences and how we are all just a combination and amalgamation of our previous influences.

Episode 27 of Mirror Music considers "Goodbye Earl" by the (Dixie) Chicks, and "Murder Was the Case" by Snoop Dogg.

R.I.P. Glenn Frey & Tupac Shakur.   

Episode 26 of Mirror Music considers "California Love" by 2Pac and Dr. Dre, and "Hotel California" by The Eagles.