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01:21:17

Episode 155 | "Ian Think Pieces"

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2024/05/22

The word of this episode is "unethical," and what better subject to kick things off than a review of Ian's debut project "Valedictorian" (2:12)? Ethics come into question again when Vance breaks down how Spotify is skipping out on paying artists over $150 million in royalties (28:26). While reviewing Rapsody's "Please Don't Cry", Taj poses the question: if a classic album drops and the masses never hear it is it really a classic (46:48)? This week's Club Chay Chay pays tribute to a project that

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01:09:19

Episode 154 | "Gunna Type Beats"

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2024/05/15

Young Thug's RICO case is the longest trial in Georgia state history — this week's episode starts by breaking down the past two years of the case and its impact (1:23). From Young Thug to one of his former proteges, the podcast pivots to Gunna's latest project 'One of Wun' (15:41). After years of delays, Chief's Keefs 'Almighty So 2' is finally here and sparks talks on the most underrated discographies in music (37:40).This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Kilo "Maybe We Could" and

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01:12:43

Episode 153 | "Sincerely, Aubrey"

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2024/05/08

Retired Aubrey angel, Chance relives the rough past week from the perspective of an OVO fan (0:38). Vance gears the conversation toward the future, posing the question of whether Drake should pull a Michael Jordan and hang it up for a year or two (23:48). New music reviews on Tommy Richman's breakthrough single "Million Dollar Baby," (37:20) 4batz's 'u made me a st4r' (41:05) and Charlotte Day Wilson's 'Cyan Blue' (53:00). This week's UNHEARD artists played in order is MIKE "On God," Charlotte Day

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01:35:29

Episode 152 | "Real Hate"

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2024/05/01

Come for the beef (0:00), stay for the PARTYNEXTDOOR catalog deep dive (17:55), JT cheat code explanation (47:31), and theory on how paid promo is leading to the colonization of Hip Hop (1:10:49).This week's music in order played is Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby," PARTYNEXTDOOR "Bad Intentions," Normani "1:59," and Hardrock "Clear The Store."

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00:55:56

Episode 151 | "Where's Kendrick"

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2024/04/24

[AI Generated Episode Description] On the latest explosive UNHEARD episode, the cohosts are fiercely divided over Drake's latest gambit: employing AI in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and the rap world. Is it cutting-edge or just cringeworthy (0:37)? Up next, they dive deep into Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You'—what's the verdict (24:20)? The action takes a deep look into the music industry when Vance leads the way in defining line between superfandom and standom , following

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01:08:54

Episode 150 | "Chin Out"

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2024/04/10

We're sorry. Sorry for pushing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' review to so late in the episode (1:02:34). Sorry for not thinking too highly of the latest from Bryson Tiller (50:50) and Concrete Boys (56:05). Sorry for using the term "Q1" when looking back on the first three months of music in 2024 (27:53). And most importantly, we want to apologize for starting Episode 150 off by talking about a beef that one side doesn't want to be in (2:41).UNHEARD songs in order played this episode is Real Slummy

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00:50:44

Episode 149 | "Like He Pac"

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2024/03/27

The trio wastes no time discussing the Future + Metro Boomin + Kendrick Lamar + Drake-sized elephant in the room (0:50). From beef to reviews, the latest from Future & Metro Boomin (17:42), Tyla (21:21), and SiR (42:32) share the spotlight throughout the episode. Did Karrahboo fumble her momentum (27:31)? The episode is wrapped up with a trip to Club Chay Chay where Drake and Future's 2015 project 'What A Time To Be Alive' is the topic of discussion (32:30).This week's UNHEARDs in order played is

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00:56:42

Episode 148 | "Savannah James Cosign"

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2024/03/20

Episode 148 starts with rave reviews on the latest from Sexyy Red, Tierra Whack, Lazer Dim 700 and PartyNextDoor (2:56). Those rave reviews beget the question: is there reason to be suspicious towards all of the much good music being released at a time when so many music industry professionals are being laid off (14:38)? This week's Club Chay Chay sets the table for Future & Metro Boomin's upcoming double album by revisiting Future's first installation of his classic back-to-back album run in 2017

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01:14:04

Rap's Lifelines, Faye Webster, Ariana Grande,...

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2024/03/13

A State of Rap Address kicks off this week's episode, with the trio highlighting three subsets they see propping up the genre: Sexy Drill, Odecore, Independent lyricists (1:11). Reviews on the latest from Faye Webster (27:28), Ariana Grande (37:03), Schoolboy Q (48:23), and BashfortheWorld (52:25). Was 4batz signing to OVO a good move (1:00:12)? Plus much more!This week's music in order played was Cash Cobain's "Fisherr," MIKE's "On Good," BashfortheWorld's "Face Card," and Faye Webster's "Wanna

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00:54:24

The 2024 UNHEARD Label Draft

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2024/03/07

The third annual label draft is here, filled with trades, reaches, steals, and predictions of which artists will make 2024.Music in order played is Draft Day "ON THE RISE," skaiwater "run," Headie One "Socials," YTB Fatt "Secrets."

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01:20:25

A 4batz Case Study, 10/10 Classic Albums, Beyoncé vs....

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2024/02/28

4batz is one of the most talked about artists of 2024, but what does that really mean (1:43)? The Omah Lay situation (21:03). Can an album be a 10/10 with no skips (28:14)? Club Chay Chay goes diamond, as Chance leads the way on revisiting Drake's 2011 album 'Take Care'(36:49). Industry Shit forces the trio to pick a side: Beyoncé or songwriters (53:34).This week's music in order played is Erika de Casier "Believe It," Qendresa "2 Much," Omah Lay "Damn," and Isaiah Falls "Florida Baby" and Tskinz

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01:03:33

Yeat ‘2093’ Growing Pains, Kanye West Fatigue, Ghetto...

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2024/02/22

Vance kicks off the return pod by disavowing the industry in favor of his ears while critiquing the latest from Yeat, '2093' (2:00). The trio comes to a consensus on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' (14:25). Wait, what's going on with the YSL case (26:13)? The episode wraps with the introduction of a new segment Club Chay Chay, as Chance leads the way on navigating the first Spotify Classics list (40:29). Music in order played is Lancey Foux "No Intro," Fredo Bang "Not My Ho/Keep It

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01:08:03

Episode 143 | "Recovering Doja Cat Fan"

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2023/09/28

Great music talk — just listen. Or don't. (please do).

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00:47:39

Episode 142 | "Is Globalization Good?"

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2023/09/06

Vance starts this week's episode with a question most people have probably never considered: Is globalization in music a good thing(4:04)? Inspired by a viral tweet, the trio lists classics that aren't universally regarded as classics but should be(13:33). What should fans look forward to ahead of Teezo Touchdown's debut album and Lancey Foux's first project post "MMM HMM" (22:19)? Plus much much more. This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Deuceworld "visions²," Teezo Touchdown "You Thought," and

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00:49:00

Episode 141 | "The Face of R&B"

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2023/08/30

With the year 2/3 completed, who are some of the frontrunners for Rap MVP, R&B MVP, Rap Rookie of the Year, and R&B Rookie of the Year (0:50)? The trio reviews the latest new music from Brent Faiyaz & Coco Jones (19:25), Hardrock (26:43), and Fridayy (30:41). Taj attempts to debunk Spotify's Monthly Listener stat (40:04). And in true UNHEARD fashion, a topic that got swept under — YouTube teaming up with UMG to launch a Music AI incubator — gets dissected (45:38). Plus much more scattered

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01:03:15

Episode 140 | "Brand Safe Kanye"

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2023/08/09

Travis Scott 'UTOPIA' review (1:20) and what is his place in Hip-Hop if he's not "the rage guy?" From Chance's label to Vance's label, the return of J Hus with 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard' stirs up classic talk (21:08). Taj explains why he thinks the touring dominance of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake may spell doom for middle-class artists (31:22). One year of Ice Spice and the story of how Drake revived Lil Yachty's career through the power of friendship close out the episode(49:47). This week's

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00:59:21

Episode 139 | "2016 Merchant"

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2023/07/13

Chance has spoken — the 2023 rap drought has ended. He and Vance rave over the latest from Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez before disagreeing on Uzi's 'Pink Tape' (0:57). Taj points out the current impact of the 2016 XXL class and asks if they somehow surpassed the viral hype (24:54). Vance and Taj relish over Lucki leaving the underground nest. Did Eem Triplin beat the flow allegations? (44:00). Plus predictions for Travis Scott's 'Utopia' and much more. This week's music in order played is Veeze "Robert

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00:46:18

Episode 138 | "Not Business"

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2023/06/28

The back-to-back releases of Gunna's 'a Gift & a Curse' and Young Thug's 'BUSINESS IS BUSINESS' leaves the trio split (0:20). The state of Rap in 2023 takes over the rest of the pod, with topics like XXL's 2023 Freshman class (25:40), viral tweets about Sexyy Redd, Biggie and Ye (30:05), and Coi Leray's sample-filled new album, 'Coi'(38:52). This week's music in order played is Oodaredevil "Kimjun," Jenn Carter "Fetty," and Navy Blue "22!"

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00:52:21

Episode 137 | "Everyday People"

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2023/06/15

Vance capes for Drake (0:57). Reviews on the new Rob49(5:50), Janelle Monáe (16:50), Maeta & more (17:56). Some questions that the trio answer: Who are the JR Smith's of rap? Will human DJ's make a come back against playlists? Why are women rappers dominating the summer over men? Plus much more. This week's music in order played is J Hus "Who Told You", Karrahboo "Money Counter," Doe Boy "Kardashians" and BLK ODYSSY "PINK MARMALADE."

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00:49:24

Episode 136 | "Tricked Me"

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2023/06/08

Is mainstream Gunna done (0:45)? Vance and Taj speculate on a Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem collab project and whether or not their latest track adds to the years-long Drake beef (10:18). Vance thinks Latto has found her lane with "Put It On Da Floor Again" (17:25), and Chance fears Da Baby nostalgia (22:36). Which version of Summer Walker is the best version of Summer Walker: Neo Soul Summer, R&B Superstar or both (33:01)? Plus much more. This week's music in order played is Gunna "Bread & Butter,"

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