Episodes

  • Andrew Schulz jumps into Kendrick Beef; 50 Best (and worst) albums of 2024; Roundtable Ep.37
    Dec 13 2024

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    • Andrew Schulz responds to Kendrick Lamar's shot on his new song Wacced out mural, When sending a shot at someone can you then dictate how they should respond ?
    Andrew then reveals Kendrick fans have threatened to kill his family online... Thoughts?

    • Sza drops a new deluxe album while dropping an interesting clip.. Thoughts?

    • One of the women that has been identified in Diddys lawsuit is Anna Kane Thoughts?

    • Promotion: Malik’s 50 Album List
    https://hiphophighsociety.com/2024/12...

    • Does Hip-Hop have an Ozempic problem?

    • Segment: Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Do you believe that a rapper should be considered a trash lyricist if you don't have a quotable bar? Thoughts?

    • Cardi B accused by former producer SwiftOnDemand for not paying for work. Is Cardi B officially fallen off? Or money grab?

    • Discussion: Do you think it would be difficult to gatekeep hip hop? Is it even possible? Thoughts?

    • Discussion: Coming off the Jay-Z lawsuit (without diving in the accusations just the reactions), does success automatically breed contempt in Hip-Hop?

    • “What are you listening to?”

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Roundtable Ep.36: Kendrick Lamar's Tour Reveal & Forbes' Top Rappers - Who Made the List?
    Dec 6 2024

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    • Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce national tour. Tour includes Toronto date, diabolical move?

    • Charlemagne gives Donkey of the Day to Drake for Lawsuit. Deserving? Is there any fanbase more cultish?

    • Ak says Drakes's reputation will take a hit due to a lawsuit. Thoughts.
    https://x.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1863013088301125798

    • Forbes releases 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time list. Thoughts? Clickbait?

    • Bossman DLow explains short length of songs. Truth? Are attention spans shorter or are these artists less talented?

    • Dame Dash mediation with family video. Explains failings as a record executive.

    • Segment: Crash Dummy of the Week

    • AK states Uzi dropped a subpar album to get out of deal and has some actual heat coming. Cap?

    • J.Cole recalls Jay-Z telling Drake to give him a hit record. Thoughts?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Producers whose beats have stood the test of time vs those whose production aged horribly.

    • “What are you listening to?”

    • Wrap Up (Plug Projects)

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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Roundtable Ep. 34: Cordae Claps Back at Sales Rhetoric & Young Thug vs. Gunna Beef Explored
    Nov 15 2024

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    • Cordae ahead of his album dropping goes on rant about 1st week sales, references Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar only doing 5K. Truth or clever marketing?

    • In a tweet and delete Young Thug states he’s not friends with Gunna after requesting he be allowed to work with the artist during his probation hearing. Thoughts?

    • Young Thug’s father states T.I. and other Atlanta artists using his release for clout. Thoughts?

    • Review Revisited: Ab Soul – Soul Burger
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1856017706363040207

    • Despite a huge rollout Megan the Stallion receives 0 Grammy nominations. Snub or the hype outweighing the music?

    • Doechii nominated for Grammy on the heels of a great year. Changing of the guard? Deserved or due to social media hype?

    • Is R&B essentially DOA?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Ice Cube set to release new album, after earlier success this year of LL Cool J, how successful do anticipate this album will be? Is age-ism in Hip-Hop a thing of the past?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Skepta goes on Ebro’s platform and states Kendrick and Drake beef closed doors for artists. Out of touch with the history of rap? Or has cancel culture changed the nature of hip-hop beef?

    • “What are you listening to?”

    • Wrap Up

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Roundtable Ep. 33: Young Thug released from prison, Buckshot attacked, Hot Boys Reunion and more
    Nov 8 2024

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    • Young Thug home. The rapper takes a plea and is freed on probation. Thoughts? Asks the court to allow him to work with Gunna, does this dispel beef/snitch rumors?

    • Legendary rapper Buckshot viciously attacked in NYC. Releases statement on the situation. Thoughts?

    • Coi Leray claims she is now an independent artist. Thoughts? Is the term “independent” losing its meaning? Does signing to a label jeopardize creativity?

    • Hot Boys Reunion at Weezyana Fest. Any possible repercussions? Tour or a new album? Has the window passed for anyone to care? Wayne doubles down on Superbowl selection disappointment.

    • Review Revisited: Album Review for You Only Die 1nce - Freddie Gibbs
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1852393...
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1853144...

    • Clowning: Thoughts about skit making fun of first-week sales

    • Kodak Black’s recent appearance on Kai Cenat’s stream raises eyebrows and leads people to speculate he may be back on drugs. Thoughts?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Ab-Soul set to drop Nov.8th. Predictions on album quality and sales? What is the feature we are looking forward to the most?

    • Gucci Mane’s former artist and GF Mac Bre-Z claims domestic violence and that she’s owed royalties. Thoughts? Cash grab?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: TBD

    • “What are you listening to?”

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    2 hrs and 33 mins
  • Roundtable Ep. 32: Tyler's 2024 Breakthrough & Lil Durk's Arrest Shock - What's Next?
    Nov 1 2024

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    • Tyler the Creator has the biggest debut of 2024 and the 16th greatest of all time. Thoughts? Proof that creativity trumps bloated marketing? Or was this machine-assisted?

    • Lil Durk was arrested for murder for hire after recently receiving keys to the city of Broadview and Bellwood (Chicago Suburbs). Thoughts?

    • Earl the Sweatshirt unveils new style, people stay influenced by DMV. Is this a rebrand?

    • DaBaby turning over a new leaf?

    • Review Revisited: Che Noir – Take Care
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1851041...
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1851247...

    • Posthumous DMX album officially announced. Thoughts?

    • Foxy Brown is set to release the documentary " Biggest Bidding War in Rap History.” Are we checking for it? Will there be any actual revelations?

    • ASAP Rocky Explains how Frank Ocean finessed the industry. Diabolical genius? The reason why we will never get another release?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Karrahboo claims Yachty uses ghostwriters…cap? Says she doesn’t need writers and want to release entire first project without utilizing help.

    • Megan the Stallion is set to sell 8K in the first week with ACT: II. Failure for the machine or hating on a deluxe version of an already-released album?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Is the chase for clout and negativity killing hip-hop journalism? Are there any more trusted outlets (besides us)?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Amidst constant remakes and sampling of not even old hip-hop songs, are producers/artists getting lazy? Or paying homage?

    • “What are you listening to?” Segment

    • Wrap Up

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Breaking Down Glorilla's Debut & Tyler's New Drop and more: (Hip-Hop Roundtable Ep.31)
    Oct 25 2024

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    • Dre Dre and Snoop weigh in on the status of today’s hip-hop. Criticisms include lack of originality amongst artists and multiple producers on an album. Thoughts?

    • Glorilla Debut #5 on Billboard charts with Glorious album with much critical acclaim. Deserved? Album outpaces Megan who she was an act on recent tour. Should Meg feel embarrassed? Proof that good music outweighs the marketing machine?

    • Drake’s new feature for Modo Capone met with criticism. Thoughts? Is the Drake hit machine officially over?

    • The BET Hip-Hop Awards comes and goes with little fanfare. Time to stick a fork in it? What is the cause of the lack of enthusiasm?

    • Review Revisited: BigXThaPlug – Take Care
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1847066427292864892
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1847308152787681766

    • Plug Abby Jasmine Interview
    https://x.com/hop_high/status/1847291553909457225

    • Gucci Mane announces he is dropping all his artists except for Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano, unprofessional move? Actually, a win for those artists?

    • Joey Badass already proclaimed he is better than 2Pac, now states he’s on the level with Nas, Biggie, and 3-Stacks, is he tripping? Or is ego part of being an artist?

    • Tyler the Creator set to drop much anticipated album; will it live up to the hype? Draws comparisons to prime Kanye-fair comparison?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Debate/Hypothetical Bonus Question: Has social media made us become “bad” fans? Has social media propagated “stan” culture to the detriment of objective opinion?

    • “What are you listening to?” Segment

    • Wrap Up (Plug Projects)

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • DDG vs Joe Budden; Grammy discussion; Does Cardi needs PR stunt to move units? (The Roundtable Hip-Hop Discussion Ep.29)
    Oct 11 2024

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    • DDG vs Joe Budden

    • Jaguar Wright getting newfound attention since the Diddy arrest. Heated discussion with Star

    • Kendrick Lamar Criticized or Grammy submissions. Goes against “anti-industry” image or just more Drake meat-riding? Grammy talk in-general – Who should be nominated and who is wasting their time?

    • Review Revisited

    • Old video of Cardi B stating how divorcing Offset will be part of an album rollout, coincidence or PR stunt? Is Cardi B’s music enough to carry her to success without the shenanigans?

    • Tupac’s family allegedly hires PI to investigate link between murder of legendary rapper and Diddy. Is Diddy’s supervillain current status growing out of control?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Lupe Fiasco states he was given an ultimatum to sign 360-deal which eventually led to him being dropped by Lyor Cohen. Culture vulture activities?

    • Is Tommy Richman unfairly being labeled Hip-Hop?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Is there a formula for a hit song or is it simply organic? Can you accurately predict which song is going to be a hit with any kind of certainty?

    • “What are you listening to?” Segment

    • Wrap Up (Plug Projects)

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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • More Diddy accusers come forward; Is Future Top Ten?; Pras sues Lauryn Hill (The Roundtable Hip-Hop Discussion Ep.28)
    Oct 4 2024

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    • Diddy Saga Part Deux: More victims coming forward. Roosters coming home to roost or are ppl jumping on the bandwagon?

    • Rich Homie Quan cause of death officially confirmed as accidental overdose. Wake up call to the druggie culture?

    • Despite lackluster reviews, “Mixtape Pluto” debuts at #1 and marks his 11th #1 Album. Following a cosign from Wale, Is it justifiable at this point to put him in top 10 talks?

    • Review Revisited

    • Pras sues Lauryn Hill. Is getting hit my lightning more of a possibility than a Refugees Reunion at this point?

    • Jaylen Brown Says Ice Spice’s “Fart” is the worst song of all-time. Facts? Any competitors for the worst song spot?

    • Is “pretty girl music” an actual thing or ppl making excuses for mediocre music from the females of rap?

    • Segment: SS’s Crash Dummy of the Week

    • Pitchfork releases best albums of the 2020s so far. Any hits or misses?

    • Andre 3K compares his musical approach to Lil B’s. Has Lil B been unappreciated thus far in Hip-Hop or is 3-Stacks tripping?

    • Chrisean Rock fresh from jail states she wants to do gospel. Timbaland takes it as inspiration to due AI infused track. Timbaland trying to keep relevancy or plug software?

    • Debate/Hypothetical Question: Following up the tweet from LaRussell, is the bar for entry level in Hip-Hop culture in proverbial “hell?” If so, what can be done to change it?

    • “What are you listening to?” Segment

    • Wrap Up (Plug Projects)

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    2 hrs and 27 mins