Reg And Stone Talk Music!

This week....we discuss Pitchfork's retroactive reviews. Liz Phair goes from a ZERO to a 6. Big Boi goes down from a 9.2 to a 7.7. We get it, attitudes change. But were there processes in place to get it right the first time? Plus, the new Super Bowl lineup includes.....Kendrick and Dr. Dre? Is this the change we wanted? And of course, new music from Soccer 96 and Jean Dawson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come with us, as we take a deep dive into the mind of this generations Barnum and Bailey, who managed to back up all the hype. Also, in a time of literal plagues, of course the Fugees would re-unite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wow...two major label releases in two weeks? What is this.....2019? Well, here we are, reviewing the highly anticipated album by our boy Drake. And.....it's a mid-level disappointment. Is this Drake's first "L" of his career? Probably not numbers wise, but content wise....maybe? Also, we gush over the new ABBA live show, and review new music from Turnstile, Meet Me @ the Altar, and Little Simz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We thought it wouldn't happen, but it's finally here. DONDA, your boy Kanye's latest epic masterpiece finally dropped last week. And we debate....is it good? Most likely not. However, it's not without it's merits. Plus, new music by Boldy James and Tonya Morgan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we talk about two artists FINALLY coming to streaming services. Aaliyah makes her debut on Spotify this week, but her estate was not involved, and all proceeds may go to her Uncle. Does that still mean we can listen without remorse? In happier news, De La Soul finally has the rights to their masters, and is expected to release music to streaming services soon. Thank GOD! Also, more COVID news, and maybe a glimmer of hope for live music? Also, we review Nas' latest, Kings Disease II. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we review the NYC-era hip-hop prize fight of Jay-Z vs the LOX. Plus, Rihanna is a Billionaire.....but why are we mad? We weren't this mad at Jay-Z or Dr Dre? Hmm..... Also, we have to talk about Da Baby even though we don't want to. Plus new music by  Pink Siifu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss Kanye's latest masterpiece, DONDA. Yep, we got the bootleg from Obama. But seriously, as we await another album delay, we wonder....is Kanye officially done? Plus, RIP Biz Markie, Mos Def's Thelonious trouble, and new music from James Blake and EST Gee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here we go again. After a glorious Madison Square Garden debut, the Foo Fighters has to cancel a show because of a positive COVID test. Is this the beginning of the end of live music? Plus the UK’s possible 50/50 royalty split with artists…is it too good to be true? Plus new music from Yves Tumor, Pink Siifu, Vince Staples, and Snoh Aalegra. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, more NFT shadiness, this time with A Tribe Called Quest. Plus, Halsey working with Nine Inch Nails (?) and Kool And The Gang tries to make us love each other again. Also, new music from Doja Cat, L’Rain, and Skyzoo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week....we gush over Tyler's newest album, Call Me If You Get Lost, like we're teenage boys who just spent their allowance at the Golf Wang store. Anyway, the album is great, and Tyler is a genius. Plus, we speak about Dame Dash being future-forward shady (with NFTs!) and more new music from SAULT and Hiatus Kaiyote. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with a musical grab bag of assorted reviews. Who will be crowned the Song of the Summer? Meghan Thee Stallion and Lorde are contenders. Also, as the floodgates are opening up for new music. We review tracks from Yves Tumor, Tyler The Creator, and Vince Staples. Plus, we suffer through the Migos album for your entertainment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we talk about the solidarity of 600+ musicians boycotting Israel, and how it harkens back to a different era for music. Plus, we discuss AI-created rappers Travis Bott and FN Meka. This is the future of music y'all, but are we ready for the repercussions? Plus, new music from Mach Hommy and DMX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Honestly, truly, who exactly is a J Cole fan? The dude is worth $100 Million, has billions of streams, but we are scratching our heads looking for someone who stans for the dude. Even with that, we can't knock his hustle, but we do knock his latest project, The Off Season. Plus, new music by Sons of Kemet and IAMDOECHII. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame winners, what it means for the culture and how often they get it right (Spoiler Alert: rarely). We also review Rochelle Jordan's new record and Stone take's a trip down memory lane to 2014 Forest Hills Drive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus is cancelled. Actually not at all, but with things opening up, primarily concerts, it does feel that way. This week we review the latest Gov Ball lineup, and discuss our most anticipated big name albums for 2021. Plus new music from Flying Lotus, Coco O., and Pink Siifu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week,we look back at the double-header of deaths in the Rap community over the past few weeks. Black Rob and Shock G. Also, Black men, we gotta look out for our health. Also, a lifeline for SXSW, and new music from Bruiser Wolf, The Armed, and La Roux. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we mourn the passing of DMX, and lift up his tremendous impact to the hip-hop.....scratch that....musical community. Plus, the III Point music festival in Miami has announced their line up. Are you ready to go to concerts like it's 2019? Plus, new music from DJ Muggs, Flee Lord, Rome Streetz and BROCKHAMPTON. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we speak about songwriters not getting their fair share of publishing money....come on artists, share the bag! Also, after of years of telling artists to "own your masters," some big name artists are cashing out. Is the paradigm changing? Plus, YG's song controversy around perceived anti-Asian lyrics. And as always, music reviews from Floating Points with Pharaoh Sanders and London Orchestra, Jazz Is Dead, and Mdou Moctar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lil Nas X (our future President) up and did something no one thought was possible....unite Hotep hip-hop hold heads and conservative country Christians......in pearl clutching! We break down the reaction to Lil Nas' video for Montero, devil shoes and all. Plus, we have new music from Benny the Butcher and Armand Hammer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nope, they're still canceled. But at least we can possibly say that they're getting.....better? A Black-owned production company handled this year's ceremony and the difference is startling. More hip-hop, less "Grammy moments." Even with this, the ceremony is still rife with supremacy. Case in point, Nas winning his first Grammy after 25 years, and Beyonce winning multiple awards but no Album of the Year nod. We see you. So the Grammy's are at least more tolerable this time around, but they still have a ways to go. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.