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Behind The Muse

Behind The Muse

By Behind The Muse

Behind The Muse takes an insider's look in the the hottest topics of today's time as it concerns hip hop and rnb and the world around us and layers it in with social commentary leading to equally fun and thought provoking discussions.
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REVIEW: Lil Nas X ft Jack Harlow "Industry Baby"

Behind The MuseAug 04, 2021

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Is Lil Durk Goin Soft?

Is Lil Durk Goin Soft?

This episode focuses on the latest tweets reviving the beef between Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy, as well as what we might be able to expect from Lil Durk's latest album "Almost Healed" set to hit the airways May 26th.

May 16, 202321:23
S4E2: Hip Hop Turns 50 (Pt. 1): The Birth of Hip-Hop

S4E2: Hip Hop Turns 50 (Pt. 1): The Birth of Hip-Hop

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of one (if not the) most popular genre in the world, Hip Hop, the crew takes a look into what brought us here. This episode, a part of a three part series, takes you on a in depth tour of the players, the events, and the landscape of the Birth of Hip Hop. TRUST ME, Hip Hop heads and inspiring hip hop heads alike, have to listen to this episode, and lock into this series!
Feb 15, 202340:13
S4E1: The Lying, The Stallion & The Dwarf

S4E1: The Lying, The Stallion & The Dwarf

In this episode we review the history of the case between Tory Lanez and Megan The Stallion concerning the shooting in 2020 up til the decision that shocked the world. Join us as we discuss the biggest case in entertainment since the OJ trial! 

Jan 05, 202344:60
S3E13: SOS Review - The Return of SZA

S3E13: SOS Review - The Return of SZA

After sitting with the album for 2 weeks we were ready to give the album a deep dive !
Dec 23, 202248:20
S3E12: AMAs 2022 - "You Cant Even Get In!"

S3E12: AMAs 2022 - "You Cant Even Get In!"

In this episode we discuss the cancelled Chris Brown performance/Thrill tribute at the AMAs and the history of Chris Brown's antics. Should he be forgiven? Was AMAs in the wrong? Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z. 

Nov 30, 202240:09
S3E9: Not Another Kanye Episode

S3E9: Not Another Kanye Episode

In this episode we discuss the impact and backlash of Kanye's comments. 

Nov 30, 202255:42
S3E11: His Loss - Is Drake a Misogynist ?

S3E11: His Loss - Is Drake a Misogynist ?

In this episode we tackle all of the controversy and context around the "Her Loss" album released by Drake and 21 Savage including the Megan Thee Stallion issue, Serena Williams, Ice Spice, DRAM and others. We also take a deeper look at Drake's history as the "nice guy" throughout his career. We close by reviewing the album itself. Great episode ! 

Nov 21, 202253:14
S3E10: The Most Dangerous Job In America Pt II

S3E10: The Most Dangerous Job In America Pt II

Takeoff's and PNB's recent and untimely death once again sparked the question: Is Hip Hop The Deadliest Job In America. Join the BTM team as we go over details of the recent shooting, public reaction and most importantly answer the crucial question: Where do we go from here!
Nov 14, 202237:19
S3E8: Stan Culture - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

S3E8: Stan Culture - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Join BTM as we explore "Stan" culture as it is and as it was. From the Barbs to the O.G Stans, we're going to go through the good, the bad, and the UGGGGGLY with how people stan today!

Sep 07, 202241:44
S3E7: Act 1 RENAISSANCE by Beyonce w/ guest Jas Jetoi

S3E7: Act 1 RENAISSANCE by Beyonce w/ guest Jas Jetoi

In this episode we are joined by esteemed special guest Jas Jetoi to review and discuss all of the news surrounding the album as well as where it ranks amongst her discography and the year's releases so far.
Aug 04, 202259:36
S3E6: 2022's "Mid" Mid-Year Review

S3E6: 2022's "Mid" Mid-Year Review

BTM return to discuss the year in music so far including their favorites, their least favorites and the best albums of the year so far in rap and rnb. 

Jul 29, 202240:27
S3E5: 3 Headed Goat: Ranking Kendrick, Drake & J. Cole in 2022

S3E5: 3 Headed Goat: Ranking Kendrick, Drake & J. Cole in 2022

In this episode we analyze and discuss the most recent Kendrick Lamar album as well as the revisit Cole and Drake's most recent albums to rank their most recent projects as well as discuss where they stand amongst each other.
Jun 14, 202201:00:19
S3E4: The Hip Hop Police: Young Thug's RICO Case

S3E4: The Hip Hop Police: Young Thug's RICO Case

In this episode we breakdown the most recent RICO case that Young Thug, Gunna & YSL was recently indicted on. We also analyze recent hip hop run ins with the law and the big picture of hip hop's relationship with the police. 

May 12, 202232:50
S3E3: The Mt Rushmore of 2010s Rap: The Return of Kendrick & Nicki !

S3E3: The Mt Rushmore of 2010s Rap: The Return of Kendrick & Nicki !

In this episode we discuss the return of King Kendrick and Nicki Minaj who not only made our Mt Rushmore list in a previous episode but also officially won Spotify's nomination for "Mt Rushmore of 2010s Hip-Hop". We also discuss Nicki's recent singles and whether or not we think these two artists will top Drake and Cole's most recent albums. 

May 03, 202230:18
S3E2: Maybe Da Baby IS Da Problem...

S3E2: Maybe Da Baby IS Da Problem...

Da Baby has been the topic of conversation lately with controversy after controversy. In this episode we talk through every major Da Baby incident since 2018 to now and ponder whether or not Da Baby might actually be da problem.

Apr 26, 202240:21
S3E1: Are Comedians Taking It Too Far? Or Are We Just Sensitive?

S3E1: Are Comedians Taking It Too Far? Or Are We Just Sensitive?

BTM IS BACK! In this episode we talk through the Will Smith Oscar's incident and backlash and the T.I. incident and discuss the similarities and overall issues that these two incidents reveal about them and our society as a whole. 

Apr 14, 202239:11
S2E6: Top Hip Hop Album of 2021

S2E6: Top Hip Hop Album of 2021

BTM had the honor and privilege to collaborate with two stellar podcast in this episode. Joined by Culture Caviar and GoatTalk Podcast, we took a look back into 2021 to figure out the best albums of the year. Ranked 1 through 10 and you wont believe how it all played out! Tap in

Jan 09, 202201:38:29
S2E5: Kanye Vs Big Sean & Everybody

S2E5: Kanye Vs Big Sean & Everybody

Join us as we discuss the Big Sean and Kanye West Drink Champs interviews and who said what.
Jan 01, 202224:40
S2E4: Is J. COLE 3rd Place ?!

S2E4: Is J. COLE 3rd Place ?!

In this episode we discuss the new Wale and J. Cole collab as well as a brief look at their collaborations and relationship as a whole which leads us into our main discussion! Following the recent discussion that came up following the release of "Heaven's EP by J. Cole" we had to ask: is J. Cole actually 3rd place ? 

Oct 05, 202145:05
S2E3: Drake v Kanye: A History Ahead of 2021’s Most Anticipated Albums

S2E3: Drake v Kanye: A History Ahead of 2021’s Most Anticipated Albums

In this episode we take you back through the history of Kanye and Drake's friendship and beefs. We also breakdown the biggest moments as well as whether or not we think Drake actually slept with Kim Kardashian. We also touch on expectations for Certified Lover Boy and Donda - two of the most anticipated album releases of the year. 

Aug 29, 202148:52
REVIEW: King's Disease II by Nas

REVIEW: King's Disease II by Nas

Nas returns for a sequel to his 2020 album that does not disappoint. Check in for a very layered review of what is one of the best rap albums so far this year.
Aug 18, 202113:31
REVIEW: Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler The Creator

REVIEW: Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler The Creator

A review of one of the most promising albums of 2021 so far. 

Aug 18, 202116:21
REVIEW: The House Is Burning by Isaiah Rashad

REVIEW: The House Is Burning by Isaiah Rashad

A review of one of the best albums to drop in 2021 so far.
Aug 17, 202111:52
REVIEW: Lollapalooza 2021 - You Went To A Festival in a PANORAMIC?!

REVIEW: Lollapalooza 2021 - You Went To A Festival in a PANORAMIC?!

Yo in this episode Teezy gives a full fledged review on his experience at Lollapalooza in the summer of 2021 as well as what it was like going to a festival in a pandemic. Buckle up as we discuss it all !
Aug 06, 202118:00
REVIEW: Lil Nas X ft Jack Harlow "Industry Baby"

REVIEW: Lil Nas X ft Jack Harlow "Industry Baby"

Join BTM once again as we take an in depth look into the world that is Lil Nas X and his wildly popular video "Industry Baby"! Tap in
Aug 04, 202109:48
S2E2: Da Baby - Cancelled For Anti Gay Remarks ?

S2E2: Da Baby - Cancelled For Anti Gay Remarks ?

I had to !!!
Da Baby is out here fumbling the bag I see ‼️ Join BTM as we brief his comments, give you a timeline of events that’s happened since, and (of course) my thoughts !!
Aug 04, 202111:55
S2E1: Reparations, Fatherhood, & Lyricism: Interview w/ QG The BlacKnight

S2E1: Reparations, Fatherhood, & Lyricism: Interview w/ QG The BlacKnight

THE FIRST EPISODE OF SZN TWO !!! Join us in another riveting episode where we catch up with Arkansas's Very Own QG The BlacKnight as he discuss his album "The Blackprint". The talented artists gives us insight into his music as well as his thoughts on the 2020 Pandemic, race riots, fatherhood, and more. CANT MISS THIS ! Plug in
Jun 19, 202148:28
NMP #8: THE OFFSEASON by J.Cole - REACTIONS & First Impressions REVIEW

NMP #8: THE OFFSEASON by J.Cole - REACTIONS & First Impressions REVIEW

Here we discuss our first hand reactions to the much anticipated drop of the year, "The Off Season" by J Cole. Join your soon to be favorite Hip Hop and R&B analysts for the "awes', the "oohs" and the "OH S#$%" moments that we had on this journey!  IG: @behinddamuse Twitter: @behinddamuse

May 16, 202155:43
NMP #7: Album Reviews - KHALED by DJ Khaled & Street Sermons by Morray

NMP #7: Album Reviews - KHALED by DJ Khaled & Street Sermons by Morray

Had a minute to sit with Morray's new Street Sermons album and give it a solid thorough review. I also give a first impressions review of DJ Khaled as well as some of the most notable moments of the album. 

May 01, 202117:10
New Music Phridays #6: Just Until by Cordae, A Gangsta's Pain by Moneybagg Yo & Michigan Boat Boy by Lil Yachty

New Music Phridays #6: Just Until by Cordae, A Gangsta's Pain by Moneybagg Yo & Michigan Boat Boy by Lil Yachty

First impressions reviews of Just Until EP by Cordae, A Gangsta's Pain by Moneybagg Yo and Michigan Boat Boy by Lil Yachty. As well as quick review of the best singles to drop today and spoke briefly on the Young Stoner Life compilation album Slime Language 2.
Apr 24, 202115:24
Episode 10: Interview w/ Wayviee

Episode 10: Interview w/ Wayviee

In this episode we have the very first R&B and woman on our episode with the amazing and beautiful Wayviee. We touch on her career, her origins, the industry in general and a variety of topics relevant to today's music!

Apr 16, 202149:47
New Music Phridays #5: SoulFly by Rod Wave

New Music Phridays #5: SoulFly by Rod Wave

First impressions review of Soul Fly and an overview of all the latest albums and singles that dropped today !

Mar 27, 202108:21
Episode 9: 2021 GRAMMYS

Episode 9: 2021 GRAMMYS

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the 2021 Grammy's, some history on the Grammy's overall including major snubs as well as a quick overview of the Grammy's voting process. We also discuss whether the Grammys are even relevant to the culture anymore!

Mar 21, 202136:23
Whiskey Wednesday #1: Too High To Riot

Whiskey Wednesday #1: Too High To Riot

Teezy's version of Tequila Tuesday with his own hilarious flavor on a somewhat tragic story in his life. Grab a chair, a strong drink, and join Teezy on this fantastic voyage down memory lane!!
Mar 11, 202113:38
New Music Phridays #4: Scary Hours 2

New Music Phridays #4: Scary Hours 2

Quick review and opinion on the new Drake drop, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson.Paak) & a slew of other drops ! Check it out ! 

Playlist located here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1M2eV3wgpexxniQAAb1FLU?si=vF2BzZleQxSiNpJJsL0Qvw

Mar 06, 202109:00
Episode 8: The State of Women in Hip Hop

Episode 8: The State of Women in Hip Hop

This episode speaks on the impact of women in Hip Hop over the years. From the 80's to 2021, we take a look at the history of women in Hip Hop, the barriers they have faced as well as still do face,  and the diversity in the landscape of the multitude of artists out. It's time to give "Femcees" their flowers, here at BTM, we do just that! Tune in!!

Mar 01, 202141:19
Tequila Tuesday #5: She's Mine Pt 2

Tequila Tuesday #5: She's Mine Pt 2

The sequel to "She's Mine Pt. 1", this episode goes deeper into the events that lead up to the birth of Rasheem's beautiful daughter, Sophia Love Lee! Join in as he discuss, without holding back, the hoops that needed to be jumped through for this little miracle to make her debut !
Feb 24, 202117:27
Tequila Tuesday #4: She's Mine Pt 1

Tequila Tuesday #4: She's Mine Pt 1

This is the extremely hilarious true story of how I met my beautiful wife, and mother of my child, Vanessa ! She's Mine Part 1 marks the beginning of the beautiful journey me and my wife embarked on back in 2016, that leads to the birth of our daughter in 2021! Grab a drink and join in for what I describe as God's giggle!
Feb 17, 202116:05
New Music Phridays #3: Judas and the Black Messiah Soundtrack

New Music Phridays #3: Judas and the Black Messiah Soundtrack

This episode I give a quick review over the new star studded Judas & The Black Messiah soundtrack as well some of the key tracks that dropped today. A lot of stand out tracks this week ! 
Feb 13, 202106:17
Episode 7: Interview with K.Ray

Episode 7: Interview with K.Ray

This episode is an interview BTM conducted with the insanely talented artist by the name of K. Ray. A promising artist out of Little Rock, AR, he gave us insight on his music as well as a few HOT BUTTON topics that has been swarming around as of late. From the T.I Scandal, to being black in America, and even monogamy in 2021, Join us as we take a closer look behind the art, the scenes and behind the music.
Feb 07, 202150:58
New Music Phridays #2: Homegrown by VanJess

New Music Phridays #2: Homegrown by VanJess

Second episode of New Music Phridays featuring a quick review of the Album of the Episode: Homegrown by Vanjess as well as a highlight of the biggest drops today as well as some insight into some of the artists and tracks.

Feb 06, 202107:30
Tequila Tuesday #3: O Lets Do It

Tequila Tuesday #3: O Lets Do It

Find out how music can change the course of what is seemingly a harmless good time. Join Rasheem once again on another trip down memory lane going back all the way to 2009!
Feb 03, 202114:26
Episode 6: Interview with KC Wimbley

Episode 6: Interview with KC Wimbley

This episode features our very first interview with a very promising and talented artist out of the midwest by the name of KC Wimbley. In this episode we discuss some really interesting topics.

Jan 22, 202146:16
Tequila Tuesday #2: FutureSexLoveSounds

Tequila Tuesday #2: FutureSexLoveSounds

Find out where Rasheem’s trouble with women all started in this new episode of Tequila Tuesdays and how this song is “behind the muse” !
Jan 20, 202114:15
New Music Phridays #1: Anywhere But Here by Nyck Caution

New Music Phridays #1: Anywhere But Here by Nyck Caution

Very PHIRST edition of the New Music Phridays bonus episode where each week we will summarizing and reviewing some of the most notable drops of the day. Each episode will feature a segment called "Album of The Episode" which will be me highlighting a project and me sharing a couple of thoughts on it.  Be sure to follow the accompanying playlist by searching for BehindTheMuse New Music Phridays. 

Jan 16, 202108:57
Tequila Tuesday #1: YOTS

Tequila Tuesday #1: YOTS

Rasheem starts off the weekly Tequila Tuesday episodes with a bang. Check it out ! 

Jan 13, 202114:04
Episode 5: The Musies Part 2 (R&B)

Episode 5: The Musies Part 2 (R&B)

Part 2 of the Musies, our annual list in which we give our cosigns out to the most deserving music! In this episode, we discuss our TOP 10 R&B ALBUMS of 2020. We also discuss 2020 in general. 
Dec 31, 202046:19
Episode 4: The Musies Part 1 (Hip-Hop)

Episode 4: The Musies Part 1 (Hip-Hop)

Part 1 of the Musies, our annual list in which we give our cosigns out to the most deserving music! In this episode, we discuss our TOP 10 RAP/HIP-HOP ALBUMS of 2020. We also announce the winners of our Christmas giveaway!
Dec 25, 202043:36
Episode 3: Cancel or Nah?

Episode 3: Cancel or Nah?

In this episode of #BehindTheMuse we talk about all of the biggest "cancels" of the year from cancel culture - Doja Cat, Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, J. Cole and Kanye West - as well as whether some of the biggest names in music history - R.Kelly & Michael Jackson - are cancelled or not. We also press each other on some of these opinions as we challenge ourselves on our favorites and their accusations. Who's cancelled to you?!

Dec 04, 202040:00
Episode 2: Deadliest Job in America

Episode 2: Deadliest Job in America

Here we delve into why rapping is so dangerous looking at all of the recent untimely deaths of King Von, MO3, Pop Smoke, Huey, Nipsey Hussle and XXXTentacionXXX. All who died recently to murder. We also break down the attempted murders of Boosie & Benny the Butcher and the rappers like Mac Miller and JuiceWRLD that we lost to drug abuse. Last we give our thoughts on the Gucci vs Jeezy #VERZUZ and how this all ties into rapping being the Deadliest Entertainment Job in America. 
Nov 22, 202035:14