The BINACT Podcast

CHITCHAT WEEK!

Summary:

In this episode, hosts Candice, AD, and OG engage in a lively discussion about music, playlists, and the creative process behind curating them. They explore the significance of playlists in their lives, how they create them for themselves and others, and the emotional connections tied to music. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding motivation in work and the joy of sharing music with friends. The hosts delve into the intricacies of creating playlists, the personal touch involved in music recommendations, and the excitement of discovering new artists. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the joy of music and the community it fosters, leaving listeners with a sense of connection and anticipation for future discussions.

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Chapters:

00:00: Welcome to The BINACT Podcast

06:44: The Art of Playlist Creation

20:12: Personal Playlists vs. Curated Playlists

28:25: Navigating Social Media Fatigue

34:47: Curating Playlists for Different Moods

41:53: Creating Playlists for Others

50:01: The Challenge of Introducing New Music

01:00:23: Navigating Personal Tastes in Music

01:03:14: The Art of Playlist Creation

01:05:11: Exploring Sleep Token's Unique Sound

01:20:36: New Noise: Little Dragon's Latest Project

ALBUM REVIEW WEEK!!!

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Chapters:

00:00: Introduction and New Beginnings

13:22: Album Review: THEY. - Love.Jones

27:09: Personal Reflections and Insights on the Album

32:26: Modern R&B: A Nod to the Past

34:42: Exploring the Vibe of New Music

36:09: The Signature Sound of R&B Albums

39:55: Comparing Artists: They vs. Division

41:04: The Length and Quality of Modern Albums

43:01: The Sweet Spot of 90s Music

46:03: The Role of Gatekeeping in Music

49:01: The Impact of Social Media on Music Discovery

51:27: The Need for Curated Music Experiences

56:39: Yearning for a Connection to Music

01:01:00: The Balance of Artist Privacy and Public Knowledge

01:06:35: Summer Walker's Musical Journey

01:08:00: Comparing Summer Walker to Mary J. Blige

01:10:00: The Playlist Debate: Crafting the Perfect Mix

01:11:55: Nostalgia in Music: The 90s Influence

01:15:00: New Noise: Exploring Emerging Artists

01:21:03: Housekeeping and Future Plans

CHITCHAT WEEK!!! (Episode planned for 3/18, go easy on meeee)

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In this episode of The BINACT Podcast, hosts Candice and OG discuss the evolution of album rollouts, the impact of social media on music discovery, and the nostalgia for music community engagement. They explore the challenges of modern music promotion and consumerism, while also sharing new music recommendations. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between traditional and modern methods of music promotion, emphasizing the importance of community and engagement in the music industry.

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Chapters:

03:04 Exploring Album Rollouts

05:51 Childish Gambino's Impact on Music Discovery

09:11 The Shift in Album Rollout Strategies1

1:59 The Role of Social Media in Music Discovery

14:59 Alternative Methods for Discovering New Music

18:02 Nostalgia for Traditional Music Discovery

21:14 The Fragmentation of Music Culture

23:53 Consumerism and Its Impact on Music

27:30 The Evolution of Music Consumption

30:03 The Future of Music and Community Engagement

38:42 Democratization of Art and Music

41:48 Nostalgia for Music Discovery

44:00 The Impact of Social Media on Artists

50:32 The Need for Intentional Music Engagement

54:45 The Role of Physical Media in Music Consumption

*If you listen until the end, there's a surprise :)

This week, we're just chatting and catching up on some happenings. 0:00: Candice chat - The Weeknd album title, Childish Gambino tour postponed, deaths 19:55: OG announcement - Authentic Cadence 33:42: AD chat - Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl, hijinks Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact Consider supporting the podcast on Ko-Fi! - http://ko-fi.com/binact

Mercury hated on us (mostly Candice) for the first 15 minutes of this episode. Laugh with us, not at us.

This week we catch up on our homework from previous episodes. Join us as we get familiar with new artists!

Intro: 0:00

Candice Homework: 18:35

VOLUME JUMPSCARE (Retrograde still kicking our ass): 24:23 - 24:45

AD Homework: 34:00

OG Homework: 41:00

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We have a new opener. Candice will get it right soon.

This week we go in-depth on a hot-button topic: Can you separate the art from the artist?

Intro: 0:00

Main Topic (Candice): 4:30

Good Place Spoiler: 8:50

Main Topic (OG): 21:45

Main Topic (AD): 32:58

Main Topic (Group): 43:20

New Noise: 1:16:00

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The trio is back! This week AD opens with some PIPING HOT tea and then we inducted OG into the JMSN fan club

Intro: 0:00

Cardi B Tea: 5:55

JMSN Fan Club: 1:04:30

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Welcome to season 2! AD, Candice, and editor/guest/not guest OG wrap up Drake vs, Kendrick (up to the 40:00 mark) and get into our main topic, deep cuts. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683

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AD, Candice, and editor/guest/not guest OG dive head first into chaos aka where we've been for the past 6 months, Hip-Hop "beefs", wrestling, etc. Videos referenced in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/c2y-RepcQ98?si=20NJDqxGBCLKm1Qb Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

AD and Candice tackle the discourse around Drake's new album "For All The Dogs" and Joe Budden's industry-shaking critique. This leads to a broader discussion about declining Hip-Hop sales and the mainstream music industry. Videos referenced in the podcast: Joe Budden Critiques "For All The Dogs" and Drake Is Furious https://youtu.be/6BMYIthj01Y?si=QEVLfZNleWRXr8Jj Wallo267’s Letter to The Rap Game, Juicy J Says Hip Hop Sales Are Down 40% https://youtu.be/LB1EL0KvvzY?si=xtxudfE3Tawk9zHB Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

Candice and AD are joined by our editor, OG for our annual R&B-centric episode.

Candice's R&B playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7J4CNHCjrUMjuy00fcZPav?si=98be81cc687a4982 Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

Candice and AD discuss Hip Hop 50 and Ebro's now infamous tweet claiming that Hip Hop is being overtaken by Afro-Beats and Latin music. cosmic collective - xtended release: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pBwVoSqbvGLDPEbGfUFsZ?si=ToyNkPFATeu60PZ4Xb-FGg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5pBwVoSqbvGLDPEbGfUFsZ Ta-Ku - Songs To Come Home To: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3RyNOK2vXaGdkRWoh8QmjN?si=qfqWKuDaR2C0Q25S2tpL1Q Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/298880016 Coast Contra - Apt. 505 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/2f9OKBlHW6ZcJ11cutOCGf?si=IeAkaDDmQj6VdeB0LrjUTw Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/221311507 Konshens - Slaps and Chokes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/0hVnB3DBciSqNNCRi3UgFA?si=25eff34460ac434b Tidal - https://tidal.com/browse/album/289328731

In this episode of the BINACT Podcast, Candice and AD get back into the swing of things after a self-imposed summer break.

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In this episode of the BINACT Podcast, we explore the blog era of music. From the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, music blogs played a crucial role in shaping the industry and revolutionizing how we discover and consume music. Join us as we delve into our favorite blog-era artists, memories and discuss the lasting legacy of this era. We also get into a debate about movie-going experiences as well. Link to podcast "The Blog Era": Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blog-era/id1676314916 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y1Wtb5TrB1t0b51370beL?si=c7258e3275c045c8

Welcome to The BINACT Podcast!

This week we discuss the intriguing topic of AI in the music industry, exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way music is created and consumed. Then we review the latest album from the Gorillaz, "Cracker Island". With their unique blend of genres and innovative production techniques, the Gorillaz have been at the forefront of musical experimentation for over two decades. We'll take a deep dive into the album, discussing its themes, standout tracks, and overall sound.

New Noise: Tiakola - Melo

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3YjNC4de1PEvhuyZjMyxJU?si=DBFAnC5NR7KvLm4hCh7DsA Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/230156277

Update coming!

Sorry we're tardy to the party. AD did his 2nd minisode talking Drake, Westside Boogie, Logic, AND Kevin Gates. Hip-Hop heads, this is another one for you!

Candice and AD pushed through and recorded this episode after recovering from COVID. Be gentle with us, we're all over the place LOL.

The Kendrick Lamar album review episode

It's AD's first minisode!!

He covers:

• Pusha T's It's Almost Dry (Review)
• Blxst's Before You Go (Review)
• Jack Harlow's Come Home the Kids Miss You (Half Review/Half Discussion)

Issa laid back episode.

0:00 - 13:59: Intro

14:00 - 21:06: Charli XCX - Crash review + discography discussion

21:07 - 35:05: Dua Lipa's copyright lawsuit

35:06 - 45:59: Nicki Minaj and the pew pew debacle

46:00 - 50:35: Access journalism discussion

50:36 - 58:31: Artists that you are still impacted by

58:32 -1:00:50: Lucky Daye review

1:00:51 - end: Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse review

Issa Team Collab! As Candice's late birthday gift, she's opting out of timestamps. This episode is about current vs. older mainstream music quality. Discussions happen. The end.

Issa minisode, you don't need timestamps LOL.

In this episode, we talk about the Ari Lennox podcast fiasco and give props to Tetsuo & Youth on its 7th anniversary.

Timestamps:

0:00 - 2:39: Intro

2:40 - 24:59: Ari Lennox

25:00 - 47:24: Sexualization of Women in Hip-Hop & R&B

47:25 - 55:34: Tetsuo & Youth

55:35 - end: New Noise (Candice - Big K.R.I.T, AD OPN follow-up)

We're talking Abel!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00 - 7:22: Intro

7:23 - 52:34: The Weeknd - Dawn FM review

52:35 - 1:07:29: Jay - Z Verzuz convo

1:07:30 - 1:10:25: New Noise (Candice - Iyla, gesaffelstein AD - OPN)

1:10:26 - end: Announcements, plugs, wrap-up