Whit and I review Nelly's sophomore album and discuss if it is as good as the first.

#52 Nelly's Nellyville

The wife and I discuss the blending of rap and R&B in the 2000s and do a countdown of our favorite tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uxvdc0zq6ofwnxf8G2Se3?si=03a165afa37e4494

#51 RR&B III: 00s (with Lil Gritz)

Darwan and Cousin Neri talked about their favorite tracks and albums from the amazing year in hip hop that was 1996.

#50 Platinum Era: 1996

Does the ATL one-album wonders really got more Bullets in the Chamber? We talk about what we think about this hidden underground gem. https://open.spotify.com/album/6EENjaqIbnd4R1C9phFMiU?si=-jig4yTORMGpIDVMtIxidQ

#49 Arrested Development - Bullets in the Chamber

Dar-1 and cousin Neri talk about memories and their favorite tracks from 1995. Platinum Era playlist is listed below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=c0762413004a4722

#48 - Platinum Era: 1995

Dar-1 and Cousin Neri chop it up to introduce the Platinum Era Series. We give some thoughts on why the era was special to us and the ways Hip Hop shifted out of the Golden Era. Closing Track: Dar-1 - Second Life Platinum Era Hip Hop Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hTildumhJWFLVWANUvuzO?si=12fae4a756d542c4

#47 Platinum Era - Introduction

Dar-1 roles solo to set up the Hustler Rap series. Key Tracks: Kool G Rap - Road to the Riches Hustler Rap Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb8cyzjYLXgBh2oGjbXJs?si=6aa580b501384ac5

#46 Hustler Rap I - Definition & History

Dar-1 and Whit speak on the second installment of the King's Disease series that has resurrected Nas' career. Key Track: Beef, Serious Interlude Best of Nas' King's Disease Series https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zg0HSeSeMjpec2uyqZw3m?si=14ecd99e7f7746d2

#45 Nas' King's Disease III

As a follow up to the RR&B 90s episode, Darwan and Whitney review the classic debut SupaDupaFLy from Missy Elliott.

#44 Missy's SupaDupaFly

Darwan links up with Whitney's stepdad Marcus to chat a little bit about UGK and share their favorite songs. Check out and follow the UGK playlist below to discover more tracks. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6htR0d5cVsuAbnmAVOP2EZ?si=33aba433c9254442

#43 UGK

Host Darwan chats about hip hop sub-genres, artists, albums, songs, and other related topics with a rotating lineup of guests. Some guests are big fans of the topic discussed while others are reacting to music they are unfamiliar with. The podcast explores the history of the topic being discussed, provides an in-depth conversation about how the host and guest feel about it, and often finishes with discussing favorite albums and songs from a particular artist or sub-genre. The goal is to challenge popular narratives, provide insight, and share hidden gems that a listener may want to add to their playlists.

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