This week’s episode is a rich mix of hip-hop history, music commentary, and culture critiquewith some reality TV and internet drama sprinkled in for good measure.

The crew kicks things off with a producer deep dive, each picking their favorite R&B/hip-hop producers—from Timbaland to Metro Boomin—and breaking down their signature sounds and cultural influence. The big question: Who’s the 🐐 behind the boards?

Then it’s on to the R&B vocal debate: Are today’s stars really singing, or are we just vibing? The hosts draw the line between real vocalists and autotune aesthetics, while naming the artists who truly have the range.

Reality TV hits the bar scene with Love Island’s first Latino winners and a new trend of watch parties popping up at nightlife spots. Is it cute date night material or doing too much?

Theme song nostalgia brings the crew back to classics like Fresh Prince, Moesha, and Power, while they call out which modern shows still know how to set a sonic tone.

Drama alert: Nicki Minaj and SZA’s Twitter tension, sparked by a jab at TDE’s Punch, raises bigger questions about female unity in music—and Nicki’s biting bars once again take center stage.

On the rap side, the Skepta vs. Joyner Lucas beef heats up with lyrical shots across the pond. Is this friendly fire or a full-on battle of UK vs. US rap styles?

Then it’s time for a lingo check—which Gen Z slang are we loving or leaving, and what older terms still slap?

New music radar highlights fresh drops including:

• 🎤 Wale ft. Leon Thomas – “Feelings on Silence”

• 🔥 Monaleo – “We On Dat”

• 🎧 Rumored releases from Brent Faiyaz and Travis Scott x Bad Bunny

• 🎶 Indie gems from SoundCloud and TikTok

In the Tea App segment, the hosts explore a new anonymous, women-only dating background check app stirring debate over safety, consent, and legality.

To close, the team tackles gatekeeping in hip-hop media, questioning the rise of white male voices dominating commentary, and asking: Who gets to tell hip-hop’s story—and how do we reclaim the mic?