2Tones
By 2Tones
2TonesMay 27, 2021
What Does The King Do Next?
The Tony's discuss their favorite Kendrick Lamar songs, where Mr. Morale ranks in his discography, when they expect a new album from him, and 5 features they would like to see on it. They also discuss Hip Hop DX's Top 100 Diss Records list and share their 5 favorites and list some R&B Beef reocrds! Join in on the lunchbreak fun with the fellas!
Not Like Us: The Kendrick/Drake Breakdown
The Tonys are here to breakdown thier thoughts on the Kendrick/Drake exchange! Who won? Who rapped better? Who is lying? Are either telling the truth? We discuss all that and more!
Drop & Give Who 50?
The Tony's react to a week full of shots in the Hip Hop Royal Rumble. How do they view Drake's "Pushups" record? Ross responds within hours on "Champagne Memories"? What do they expect from Kendrick Lamar's answer. All that plus a review of Christon Gray's "School Of Roses: Reloaded" How does it compare to the original!
Who's Like That at The Showdown
The Tony's are back to discuss the a myriad of topics including Justin Timberlake's latest album "Everything Is What I Thought I It Was" and the brewing rap civil war ignited by Kendrick Lamar's guest Verse dissing Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That". Tony Lee reviews Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" and the fellas react to the fallout from the federal raid on Puff Daddy's multiple properties and much more!
Church Is Wack? Get A Big Blueberry Lemonade!
The Tones discuss the changing narrative of greatness in sports, Steve Stoute's 'Club Shay Shay' interview, Tye Tribbett's viral comments about the institution of church being wack, Candace Owens' response to Peter Rosenberg reaction to her sit-down with Joe Budden and the dangers of labeling levels of blackness and much nore in this episode!
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“Your Mount Rushmore’s Mount Rushmore”
The Tony's discuss Joe Rogan's return to YouTube with Katt Williams as his interviewee, and delve into the content of their conversation before reviewing a new EP from Meek Mill "Heathenism", a new album from SchoolBoy Q "Blue Lips" and a new song from Cardi B "Like What Freestyle" and discussing the projects that made them each fall in love with music. Then they share their Solo and Group Mt. Rushmore's of R&B Artists. Share Your Opinion with us @2tonespodcast on Instagram!
We Smell Trash and Feel Fire
The fellas are back and discussing the Super Bowl and Usher's Halftime performance, Where does it rank amongst the best Super Bowl perfomances? Then they review into Usher's latest effort, "Coming Home". Did it live up to their expectations? Should a legacy act be expected to deliver a classic album? Usher stated there was no one to face him in a Verzuz, is he correct? The fellas discuss Kanye's latest project, a collab with Ty Dolla Sign "Vultures 1" and NBA All Star Weekend.
Argue Your Case
The Tony’s are back with another episode full of takes on the Rap Beef, Grammy Awards, The Super Bowl, and Mo’Nique’s interview on Club Shay Shay!
Love Story: Usher Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OFm0Q131JpAo5yT6HU8VN?si=35b4c32c48e14a1b
ICYMI: The Xavier Omär Interview (2016)
Sorry we couldn't record a new episode, however enjoy this archived Interview from June 2016 with R&B crooner Xavier Omär as we delve into his career journey to that point.
Love Story: Xavier Omär Playlist
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6h70XVbaDR2lytnjS5QNfc?si=ae77ffbd3b6d4ca8
YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCsI-xrlNiNdJes1nxYLhUsr6n3dqQXEl&si=3UVUBf870PCZESof
Dietary Law, Spiritual Discipline, & Usher Bucks
The Tony’s discuss dietary law from the Bible and Church in the new world then pivot to sports news at (37:00) including Joel Embiid’s 70 Point Game, Karl Anthony Towns’ stat padding L and NFL Conference Championships then at 42:02 they discuss Usher’s upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance what SHOULDN’T he play, and give their top ten Usher Songs.
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Swag Surfin Gone Wrong: The American Dream
We had a few technical difficulties that will be resolved next episode!
Check It Out, Check It In, It Starts Within
The Tones are back have a discussion about Capitalism, Entrepreneurship, Confidence/Belief while reflecting on their upbringings, perspective on the state of the world and their stance as fathers. Of course they get into the music, courtesy of a conversation from "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussing Verzuz, we discuss R&B singer tiers.
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We Don't Know These N****s!
The Tones discuss Katt Williams’ nuclear interview with Shannon Sharpe, the implications and some responses from some members of the hit list. Then they pivot into conversation about Dave Chappelle’s newest stand-up special “The Dreamer” live from Washington DC, and how Tony T was too broke to go, Kirk Franklin’s interview on Club Shay Shay. Then the guys discuss the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct attributed to Sean Combs, known as Puff Daddy/Diddy/Love, T.D. Jakes and the black billionaire the internet believes to be Tyler Perry, and if any of these men are/or will be cancelled, Dee-1 vs Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Jim Jones and Joe Budden. Is calling attention to negativity clout chasing? Finally they wrap up the show with music they loved from 2023 that you should hear!
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Commas and Gospel
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Vibes, Lists & Memory Lane
The Tones discuss NFL Divisional Round Match-ups, Super Bowl Predictions and the plight of the Black Coach in Pro Sports , Billboard Magazine's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time List (who has been disrespected and who has been overrated) and share thier top 10 CHH rappers in the midst of a hypothetical top 50 CHH Rappers conversation, and breifly overview Eshon Burgundy's "Lost Sheep" and share what thier personal vibe has been lately! Tap in and share your thoughts!
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It's The Encore Ya'll, You Should Welcome Us Back
The Bro's are back, we had a lengthy hiatus, but we caught up with some of the music and happenings in our absence. We talk Nas's four album run with HitBoy and review Kings Disease III, then the talk about another Sequel in a mixtape/album series, Lecrae's Church Clothes 4, How does it stack up in the series and they review Drake and 21 Savage's "Her Loss", then they highlight other projects and singles they've been living with. Then delve into the Kanye/Kyrie/Racial section of the podcast: What is Ye doing? (We don't know 🤷🏽♂️), was Kyrie unfairly treated? Listen in and hear our thoughts on the matter!
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The Summer Vibe Is...
The Tones are back to discuss the Music baby! Join us with conversations around Tye Tribbett’s newest album “All Things New”, Xavier Omär’s b l u r r EP, Christon Gray’s “Jacob” mixtape, Chris Brown’s “Breezy” Album and Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Are artists obligated to make “Conscious” records? Do you want “mainstream” artists to do so? WHO do the Tony’s think have the biggest run among the female singers? Tap in and share your thoughts with us on Twitter @tonytimberlake3 and @tonylee_!
Xavier Omär "b l u r r EP" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/b-l-u-r-r-ep/1631966496
Xavier Omär Love Story Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/love-story-vol-2-xavier-om%C3%A4r/pl.u-11zBMyoS83gmG2
Christon Gray "Jacob" Mixtape - https://soundcloud.com/jacobmixtape/sets/jacob/s-irBq4ZZEXyn
Christon Gray Love Story Playlist -https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/love-story-christon-gray/pl.u-38oWd5esPA451d
Tye Tribbett "All Things New" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-things-new/1623474365
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Quick Clip: "Cop, Stream and Skip"
Which album would you Cop, Stream and Skip of three Choices? Listen to us choose between Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid Mad City", "To Pimp A Butterfly" and "Damn."
Quick Clip: Cut & Rank: West Coast Classics
The Boys have a quick convo about some West Coast Classics! Do You agree with either of us? Is Your List different? Share with us @2TwoTones on Twitter or in the Comment Section!
The Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Review Show
The Tony's are back to discuss their most anticipated album, Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers". They discuss "The Heart Part 5", the symbolism of the album cover and delve into the themes discussed within the album, from family traumas, releasing yourself from the expectations of others, societies comfortability with toxic relationships and more. Tap in, subscribe to the show and share with a friend!
Spring Training
The 2Tones boys are back with their takes on the NBA Regular season and Playoffs, then jump into music talk including new singles from Aha Gazzelle (starting at 24:45), "Neck and Wrist" by Pusha T, Jay-Z and Pharell (26:00), then discuss new projects from Dreamville (33:34), Fivio Foreign (38:07), Syd (41:23) and Alex Isley & Jack Dine (42:45).
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Scam Likely
Tony T and Tony Lee are back, just like Mase, took five years off we came back to fly leers off. Just Kidding, but we do discuss the recent diss track aimed at Love aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy aka Diddy aka Sean Combs and discuss the surrounding climate of recurring allegations of predatory business raised by former Bad Boy artists. Then they discuss the recent dissension between Rap Group Slaughterhouse (Royce Da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked) which leads to a discussion around skepticism of presented information and spawns into a discussion about leaders using their authority to allow abuses and the origins of ideologies. Its a ride that you know the boys are down to explore.
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Know Your Worth
The Tony's return to talk about a few BIG projects, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak also known as Silk Sonic's album "An Evening With Silk Sonic" (5:35), the collab album from Armond Wakeup & Taelor Gray "Black Jordans and White Socks 2" (14:11), and Summer Walker's sophomore album "Still Over It" (30:16) and the 2021 Soul Train Awards. Gears shift and the guys have a conversation about the biopic "King Richard" starring Will Smith(38:28), and social media opinions and faux outrage about the films protagonist.
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Certified School of Donda
Tony Lee and Tony T are back with a fresh episode and are right on time to discuss recent projects from crooner Christon Gray, who released his fifth album, "School of Roses II, and two of the biggest artists in hip-hop and pop culture today Drake (Certified Lover Boy) and Kanye West (Donda). Lock in and listen as they share their review of three projects along with thier predictions about the upcoming Verzuz between New York hip hop legends Fat Joe and Ja Rule.
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Cougar Eyes
The fellas are back again, Tony T deals with the Sixers unceremonious exit from the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks and they look ahead and discuss what the NBA Finals may look like. Then they discuss new projects from Maverick City Music and Grammy winner H.E.R., the Federalization of "Juneteenth" and share their thoughts/reflections on Father's Day.
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The Thin Line Between Brotherhood & Business
The Tony's are back! This episode they discuss the new single from Space Jam, "We Win" featuring Lil baby and Kirk Franklin (?!?!) produced by Just Blaze (!!!), new projects by Aha Gazelle (Pardon Me) and J.Cole (The Off-Season). The guys also discuss the start of the NBA playoffs, and give their predictions (Guess who Tony T. has matching up in the Finals?) . Finally they discuss the balance of business and brotherhood/friendship. Which aspect takes precedence? Which do you value more? Why? All that and more on this months episode!
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The Aura of Freedom
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Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/old-tone-new-tone/pl.u-38oW7aeFPA451d
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A Day Late, A Dollar Short and...We Left The Door Open
The Guys are back! This episode they discuss new music from Drake and Silk Sonic, debate a B-Sides Verzuz between Drake and Jay Z, they recap their expectations of D’Angelo’s Verzuz, then dive into the Netflix Documentary “Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, and Amazon Prime Exclusive “Coming 2 America”. Tap In!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZO49Ln03VeyTC3JetyWdz?si=5OxiYvQhSZ6nPavjp3coRA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/old-tone-new-tone/pl.u-38oW7aeFPA451d
Is Anything Better Than “My Life”?
2Tones is back to catch up on things from January 2021, and start by paying respect to recently transitioned legends, Hank Aaron, Larry King, and Cicely Tyson and remember the Legacy of Kobe Bryant. Then the discuss the craziness of the stock market, the upcoming Super Bowl and a little NBA talk before they discuss the recent albums “Heaux Tales” by Jazmine Sullivan and “Don’t Shoot The Messenger” by Eshon Burgundy. Then they also discuss the best R&B albums since Mary J. Blige’s “My Life”. Is any album since it’s release better? Finally, the guys discuss two “Verzuz” matchups that YOU can choose for them to do!
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Check out the “Old Tones, New Tones Playlist”
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZO49Ln03VeyTC3JetyWdz?si=5OxiYvQhSZ6nPavjp3coRA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/old-tone-new-tone/pl.u-38oW7aeFPA451d
New Year, New Us!
The Tony's recap all that was 2020, from the impact of the pandemic, to the Versus moments of the year, and tell you about their favorite shows of 2020, give their top 10 songs and albums of the peculiar year 2020. and share what they look forward to from 2021 musically.
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2tones-best-of-2020/pl.u-d2b0mx0sM75EWD
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2obQqRf431P2G8oCiFeVFs?si=diw_RBsyTpybUmPrnb_Jng
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