808s and Bars
By Porter and Jayson
808s and Bars Dec 11, 2018
Kanye West "Jesus is King" Full Review and Discussion
Our friend JJ Demon joined us to discuss the new Kanye West album, scripture, ponzi scheme or whatever you want to call it Jesus is King. We talked about Kanye's troubling statements from the past two years and his not so new found faith. Also at one point Jayson ranks the Toy Story movies? It was fun and weird. Enjoy!
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Kanye West "Jesus is King" First Reaction (EMERGENCY POD!)
The title of the episode explains it all. A more in depth review of Kanye West's latest album Jesus is King is coming later this week. We hope this holds you over until then. BYE!
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Danny Brown's "UKnowWhatImSaying" Review & Pitchfork's 200 best albums of the 2010's
Hey Folks! On this episode we discussed Danny Brown's fifth studio album UKnowWhatImSaying. We also talked about Danny's place in the rap game, how he has changed over the years and why he hasn't blown up past his cult following. At the end of the podcast we discussed the hip hop albums that were included on Pitchfork's top 200 albums of the decade and gave our take on which hip hop albums should have been included. Check out the full list here: https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-200-best-albums-of-the-2010s/
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DaBaby's "Kirk" Review and Discussion
On this episode we gave our thoughts on DaBaby's new album "Kirk" and his fast rising come up over the past year. We also addressed his critics who say that all of his music sounds the same. Enjoy!
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Post Malone's "Hollywood's Bleeding" & Earthgang's "Mirrorland" Album Reviews
Our good friend @JJDemonic returns for the first time in a while! We discussed new albums from hip hop superstar Post Malone and Dreamville's Earthgang. And as always, there were a ton of tangents about random shit. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/808sandbars
Young Thug So Much Fun review and discussion
Rick Ross Port of Miami 2 & Jay-Z NFL “partnership”
Chance The Rapper’s The Big Day review and discussion
Tyler The Creator & YG Album Reviews
We finally spoke at length about the new Tyler The Creator album IGOR. We also discussed YG's new album 4REAL 4REAL with our friend Rob aka @RichHomieFlom. We hope you enjoy. Paul Revere is a snitch!
Schoolboy Q & Rico Nasty Reviews. Tyler The Creator reaction.
Finally, we are back on our bullshit. We reviewed newish albums from Schoolboy Q and Rico Nasty/Kenny Beats. We also discussed our first impressions of the new Tyler The Creator’ album. Next week we will give our full review of that album. Enjoy!
RIP Nipsey Hussle
LA hip-hop legend Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed yesterday. We talked about his life and career. Rest In Peace.
Juice WRLD Death Race For Love album review
JJ DEMON BACK! The first ten minutes or so of the episode we discussed JJ's recent legal troubles and his time dealing with our inhumane criminal justice system. After that we reviewed the new Juice WRLD album Death Race For Love, which is currently the number one selling hip-hop album of 2019. Did we like it? Is it even really hip-hop/rap? Tune in to find out our thoughts. Enjoy!
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2 Chainz Rap or Go to the League album review
Hey folks! This episode is Jayson and Porter discussing 2 Chainz new album Rap or Go to the League which was A&R'd by Lebron James. We also recommended some new albums from English MC Little Simz and Charlotte rapper Da Baby. Enjoy!
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Lil Pump, Offset (of Migos) and Gunna album reviews
Hey folks! Our Twitter friend and self proclaimed Migos stan Erik aka @Milksteakk joined us to discuss new albums from Lil Pump, Offset and Gunna. We invited on Erik to provide a different perspective since we both find Migos' solo albums to be predictable and Gunna to be boring in general. There are plenty of sidebars including one where Jayson states his disdain for his mortal enemy Travis Scott. Enjoy!
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Who is the worst (successful) rapper of all time?
Hey folks! We are back on our bullshit. This episode is explains itself. We asked you who is the worst rapper of all time that still had a successful career? Some answers were good and some answers made us very mad. And we gave our answers as well! They might surprise you. We wrapped up the episode by discussing the crazy news from the last few weeks in hip-hop. Enjoy!
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Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next album review and discussion
We are switching things up! Jayson and returning guest Meredith (@MereWilsh) discussed pop-star/R&B singer Ariana Grande and her new album Thank U, Next. Enjoy!
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Free 21 & Abolish Ice + Sada Baby, Boogie & YNW Melly albums
Hey folks, we didn’t want to have to get political again but unfortunately this is the world we live in. In case you live under a rock, Rappers 21 Savage and Young Nudy were arrested by ICE agents in Atlant on Super Bowl Sunday. We discussed the latest updates on their arrests, our reactions to the news and why ICE is an immoral organization that should not exist. The second half of the episode we discussed some under the radar music from January including albums by Sada Baby, Boogie and YNW Melly.
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J. Cole, Stan Culture, The State of Hip-Hop Journalism & #MWE
Hey folks! We were lucky enough to have one of our favorite hip-hop writers Gary Suarez aka @noyokono. We discussed J. Cole's new single Middle Child, "Stan Culture" online and the erosion of music journalism in the age of click-bait.
Gary talked a little bit about his annual Music Writer Exercise, which we invite you all to try. All you have to do is listen to one album that you have never heard before every day in February, then you write one tweet about the album. Make sure to include the hashtag #MWE.
At the end of the episode we played a quick "pick em" rapper game based on a few of Jayson's Twitter recent polls.
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All Future Everything
Our twitter friend Christian aka @SquidDad joined us to discuss all things Future Hendrix. Hear Jayson and Christian discuss Future’s best projects, their Mount Rushmore of Future songs and finally everyone reviews his new album The Wizrd. Future Forever. Enjoy!
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"Surviving R. Kelly" Discussion
Writer, stand up comic and podcaster Jourdain Searles (@Jourdayen) joined us to talk about the new 6 part documentary Surviving R. Kelly. We discussed a wide variety of topics including the instant reaction to the series, how men can make the entertainment industry safer for women and Jourdain explained why she thinks that all men in the music industry should watch this documentary.
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Best & Worst hip hop of 2018 with listeners poll responses
21 Savage and Earl Sweatshirt album reviews
Our friend Nigel aka @YungSnoozeBttn joined us to discuss the new 21 Savage album I Am > I was and the new Earl Sweatshirt album Some Rap Songs. We also discussed the controversy around the Anti-Semitic 21 Savage lyrics that were posted on Instagram by LeBron James. We hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for our best of the year episode coming soon.
Meek Mill’s Championships Review and Discussion
Anderson . Paak’s Oxnard review + Is Daytona a classic?
We hope you enjoy!
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Metro Boomin and Action Bronson album reviews
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Vince Staples FM & Freddie Gibbs/Currensy/Alchemist Fetti
Time Stamps:
Vince staples album review: 0:00
Greatest hip-hop producers of all time discussion 41: 17
Freddie Gibbs, Currensy and The Alchemist Review: 48:21
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Future & Juice WRLD album review + Fuck Post Malone & Kanye
Quavo Huncho by Quavo Review and Discussion
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MUDBOY by Sheck Wes & Drip Harder by Lil Baby/Gunna review
YSIV by Logic Review and Discussion
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Tha Carter V by Lil Wayne Review and Discussion
Lupe Fiasco’s DROGAS WAVE Review and Discussion
BROCKHAMPTON’s iridescence review and discussion
Noname & 6Lack Album Reviews featuring @MereWilsh
Kamikaze by Eminem Review & Discussion featuruing @JJDemonic
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R.I.P. Mac Miller
It still doesn't feel real. Rest in Peace Mac Miller.
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Slime Language by Young Thug & YSL review and discussion
Thank you to to our Twitter friends @MylesAheadd and @JJDemonic for joining us to talk about Slime Language and Young Thug on this episode.
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Queen by Nicki Minaj Review & Discussion w/ @HelioTropix
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Mac Miller and YG album reviews featuring @YungSnoozeBttn
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ASTROWORLD by Travis Scott review/discussion w/ @Ryne_Jones
IT'S LIT! WE TALK ABOUT TRAVIS SCOTT AND HIS NEW ALBUM ASTROWORLD WITH OUR FRIEND @RYNE_JONES.
TRILL'S VOCALS CUTS OFF A FEW TIMES BECAUSE OF THE INTERNET CONNECTION ... SORRY! HOPE YOU ENJOY!
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Kendrick Lamar Album Ranking
BEASTMODE2 by Future review/discussion featuring @JJDemonic
Outro song: Get Juiced by OJ Simpson
Drake's Scorpion album review/discussion feat. @JJDemonic
We are also very excited to have our first guest on the show, JJ Demon! JJ is most well known as a rapper but he is also a hard leftist, hip-hop head and most importantly, a Drake apologist. Below we have provided links to JJ's social media accounts and links to his music on streaming services, including his latest album Spirit Cooking. We highly recommend it!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5JXpsbcm9qJRML8Ypxi8yE?si=lCQ8ClZdRHacwiYwV1FOng
Tidal: tidal.com/browse/artist/3874072
Apple Music: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jj-demon/352534149
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/jj-demon
Twitter: twitter.com/JJDemonic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jj.demon/
Beyonce/Jay Z album review/discussion & Fav Collab Albums
The second half we discuss our Mount Rushmore of hip-hop collaboration albums and talk about a few that were tweeted at us leading up to this episode. We hope you enjoy.
Nas' Nasir & Jay Rock's Redemption album review & discussion
The rest of the episode we discuss Nas' and Jay Rock's new albums.
Times:
Nas album review starts at 2:18
Jay Rock album review starts at 52:12
We hope you enjoy.
Kids See Ghosts by Kanye West & Kid Cudi Review & Discussion
Ye by Kanye West Track by Track Review and Discussion
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