(Feat. X)

WE ARE BACK! 

Following Season 2, Josh & DeeJay took a brief hiatus to pursue a few other interests, but now they are back & ready to dive right back in to creating conversations around collaborations in the music industry by discussing the hip hop/country hybrid "A Hard Working Man" by Avila Brothers featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg.

For this special episode, we are joined by Atlanta-based superstar rapper Damez! He stopped by to discuss his work as an independent artist, his thoughts on A Hard Working Man, and how it feels to be a rapper and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

For this week's special episode of Feat. X, we are joined by horror movie podcasters Aaron Mansfield and Derek Smith of the Watch If You Dare podcast. Together the four of us discuss some of our all time favorite soundtracks and songs from films throughout the years. 

We discuss films like Shang-Chi: & The Legend of the Ten Rings, Ghostbusters, The Great Gatsby and Batman Forever. 

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Josh: @joshchale

DeeJay: @tiffanyminxx

Watch If You Dare: @WatchIfYouDare  

Songs heard in this episode:

"Lazy Susan" by Rich Brian, 21 Savage, Warren Hue & Masiwei

"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. 

"Young & Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey

"Kiss From a Rose" by Seal

For this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay are joined by hip-hop correspondent Gerard for an in depth conversation around one of the most puzzling and buzz-worthy collaborations of all time: "Accidental Racist" by country crooner Brad Paisley and hip hop heavyweight LL Cool J. 

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On this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay jump headfirst into a conversation about one of the biggest artists of the century: Pharrell Williams. As one of the ultimate collaborators, Pharrell has worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Usher, Beyonce, & Snoop Dogg. 

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For this week's episode, Josh and DeeJay are joined by boyband superfan Courtney Williams to discuss the worldwide domination of BTS and their variety of collaborations from artists like Coldplay, Megan Thee Stallion & Juice WRLD. 

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Courtney: @court_williams3

Songs featured in this episode:

"A Brand New Day" BTS & Zara Larsson

"All Night" BTS & Juice WRLD

"Boy With Luv" BTS & Halsey

"Butter (Remix)" BTS & Megan Thee Stallion

"Dream Glow" BTS & Charli XCX

"My Universe" Coldplay & BTS

This week we take a step back from our regular format and take a chance to do some coverage on recent events in popular music. 

We discuss the triumphant end to Britney Spears's conservatorship, new music from Adele, Silk Sonic & Taylor Swift, and the tragedy that happened at Astroworld in November. 

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For this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay take a look at the international collaboration "Barefoot In the Park" by the UK's alt-electronic mastermind James Blake and Spain's pop rock princess Rosalía. They also dive into multi-lingual hits from over the years and discuss what makes a good one and what makes a bad one. 

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Songs featured in this episode:

"Barefoot in the Park" by James Blake & Rosalía

"A Palé" by Rosalía

"Air & Lack Thereof" by James Blake

"CMYK" by James Blake

"Con Altura" by Rosalía & J Balvin

"Di Mi Nombre" by Rosalía

"ELEMENT." by Kendrick Lamar

"Forward" Beyonce & James Blake

"Girlfriend - Mandarin Version" by Avril Lavigne

"Hello Kitty" by Avril Lavigne

"Last Night Was Eternal" by Rosalía

"Limit to Your Love" by James Blake

"Malamente" by Rosalía

"No One" by Alicia Keys

"Scheiße" by Lady Gaga 

"Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto

"Take a Fall For Me" by James Blake 

"The Kettle" by Colosseum

"TKN" by Rosalía & Travis Scott

"Volare" by Domenico Modugno

"0 to 100 / The Catch Up" by Drake 

For this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay are taking a look at the #1 collaboration "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye and Kimbra following its 10-year anniversary. They also dive into the topic of one-hit wonders and DeeJay tests Josh's chart knowledge. 

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Josh: @joshchale

DeeJay: @deejayrolison

Songs featured in this episode:

"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye & Kimbra

"A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

"Cameo Lover" by Kimbra

"Coming Back" by Gotye

"Did I Ever Stand a Chance" by The Basics

"Don't Worry, We'll Be Watching" by Gotye

"Eyes Wide Open" by Gotye

"Gone" by Son Lux & Kimbra

"Harlem Shake" by Baauer

"Hearts a Mess" by Gotye

"Hey Mickey" by Toni Basil

"I Feel You" by Depeche Mode

"I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden

"Learnalilgivinanlovin" by Gotye

"Look What You Made Me Down" by Taylor Swift

"Settle Down" by Kimbra

"Seville" by Luiz Bonfa

"State of the Art" by Gotye

"Top of the World" by Kimbra & Snoop Dogg

"Trust Me Baby" by Empress Of

"Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles

"Way 2 Sexy" by Drake, Future & Young Thug

"90s Music" by Kimbra

For this week's episode of (Feat. X), we take a look at the icy sweet collaboration between BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez: "Ice Cream." The 2020 track saw these global superstars working together for the first time, but will it be their last? Sit back, relax & press play to find out. 

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Josh: @joshchale

DeeJay: @deejayrolison

Songs featured in this episode:

"Ice Cream" by BLACKPINK & Selena Gomez

"As If It's Your Last" by BLACKPINK

"Bad Liar" by Selena Gomez

"Bicycle" by CHUNGHA

"Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" by Selena

"Come & Get It" by Selena Gomez

"DDU DU DDU DU" by BLACKPINK

"Everything Is Not What It Seems" by Selena Gomez

"Good For You" by Selena Gomez & A$AP Rocky

"It Ain't Me" by Kygo & Selena Gomez

"Kiss & Make Up" by Dua Lipa & BLACKPINK

"Lose You to Love Me" by Selena Gomez

"Love You Like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez & The Scene

"Mango Love" by Shawn Wasabi & Satica

"Melted" by AKMU

"Monopoly" by Ariana Grande & Victoria Monet

"Naturally" by Selena Gomez & The Scene

"Selfish Love" by Selena Gomez & DJ Snake

"Stay" by BLACKPINK

"The Heart Wants What It Wants" by Selena Gomez

"Whistle" by BLACKPINK

"9UCCI BANK" by BeWhy & Dok2 

For this week's episode of (Feat. X) Josh and DeeJay are delving into and dissecting the El-P remix of Lorde's 2017 album track "Supercut" featuring hip hop duo Run The Jewels. How did New Zealand's biggest pop star get remixed by industrial hip hop mavericks El-P & Killer Mike? Sit back, relax & listen to find out!

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Tracks used in this episode:

"Supercut" by Lorde

"Supercut - (El-P Remix)" by Lorde feat. Run The Jewels

"Team" by Lorde

"Royals" by Lorde

"Green Light" by Lorde

"Solar Power" by Lorde

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Lorde

"Yellow Flicker Beat" by Lorde

"walking in the snow" by Run The Jewels

"Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)" by Run The Jewels feat. Zack De La Rocha

"Close Your Eyes and Meow to Fluff" by Run The Jewels

"Tougher Colder Killer" by Run The Jewels feat. Despot

"Chase Me" Danger Mouse feat. Run The Jewels

"thank u next" by Ariana Grande

"thank u next" by Adam Neely

"Cheesy Rat Blues" by LL Cool J

"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon

"I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For Fears

"Giant Steps" by John Coltrane

"Milkshake" by Goodnight Nurse

For this week's episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay are exploring the eclectic collaboration that is "Princess of China" by Coldplay and Rihanna. How did one of the millennium's biggest bands and pop icons join forces for this ethereal, alt-inspired track? Sit back, kick your feet up and press play to find out!

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Tracks used in this episode:

"Princess of China" by Coldplay & Rihanna

"Bigger Stronger" by Coldplay

"Shiver" by Coldplay

"Yellow" by Coldplay

"Clocks" by Coldplay

"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

"Pon de Replay" by Rihanna

"SOS" by Rihanna

"Umbrella" by Rihanna

"Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna

"Russian Roulette" by Rihanna

"We Found Love" by Rihanna

"Impossible" by Shontelle

"For The Love of You" by Whitney Houston

For this week's episode, we are joined by blogger and music superfan Hailey Brown as we discuss two of Tennessee's premiere female artists: Dolly Parton and Kesha. We look into the cover of Dolly's 1980 solo track "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" from Kesha's Rainbow album and find out how the two came together for such a collaboration.

Check out this episode & more from (Feat. X) with new episodes every other Sunday!

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Songs featured in this episode:

"Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" by Dolly Parton feat. Kesha

"Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)" by Dolly Parton

"Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You) - Deconstructed Mix" by Kesha

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton

"Puppy Love" by Dolly Parton

"Better Get to Livin'" by Dolly Parton

"Here You Come Again" by Dolly Parton

"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton

"Jolene" by Dolly Parton

"Put It Off Until Tomorrow" by Dolly Parton

"Tik Tok" by Kesha

"Praying" by Kesha

"Stephen" by Kesha

"My First Kiss" by 3OH!3 feat. Kesha

"Right Round" by Flo Rida feat. Kesha

"Till The World Ends" by Britney Spears feat. Kesha & Nicki Minaj

"Timber" by Pitbull feat. Kesha

"The Last Thing On My Mind" by Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner

"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

"The Downfall of Us All" by A Day to Remember

Have you heard about the #FreeBritney movement, but can't make heads or tails of what's going on? 

In this special episode of (Feat. X), DeeJay takes us through all the dirty details of one of the most prolific celebrity cases of the century and what it means for the Princess of Pop, while Josh takes the role of composer and sound engineer to a whole new level, to create a unique storytelling experience. 

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Tracks used in this episode:

"Toxic" by Britney Spears

"Gimme More" by Britney Spears

"Piece of Me" by Britney Spears

"Womanizer" by Britney Spears

"Circus" by Britney Spears 

"3" by Britney Spears

"I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears

"Work Bitch" by Britney Spears

"Slumber Party" by Britney Spears feat. Tinashe

"Bad" by Michael Jackson

"Memories" by Barbra Streisand

For the second episode of this season, Josh and DeeJay are discussing two of music's most badass women: Elle King and Miranda Lambert.

They talk about King's famous dad, Lambert's infamous reality tv stint and how the two of them ended up working together. 

Check out this episode & more from (Feat. X)! New episodes every other Sunday!

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Tracks used in this episode:

"Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" by Elle King & Miranda Lambert

"Ex's & Oh's" by Elle King

"Good to Be a Man" by Elle King

"Kerosene" by Miranda Lambert

"Gunpowder and Lead" by Miranda Lambert

"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert

"Over You" by Miranda Lambert

"Vice" by Miranda Lambert

"Bluebird" by Miranda Lambert

"Somethin' Bad" by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood

"Fooled Around and Fell In Love" by Miranda Lambert feat. Elle King, Caylee Hammack, Tenille Townes, Ashley McBryde & Maren Morris

"The Upside" by Lindsey Stirling feat. Elle King

"Hell on Heels" by Pistol Annies 

"Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys

"Dry The River" by Shaker Hymns

"Hey Brother" by Avicii

"Little Talks" by Of Monsters And Men

For the season 2 premiere of (Feat.X), Josh and DeeJay are back to discuss the cultural R&B phenomenon that is the Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak collaborative brainchild: Silk Sonic.

The duo released their debut single under the name of Silk Sonic earlier this year, but have yet to release anything else, and that has fans wondering: what's next?

Listen along as Josh and DeeJay dissect and discuss all things Silk Sonic on this week's episode of (Feat.X)!

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Tracks used in this episode:

"Leave The Door Open" by Silk Sonic

"Bubblin'" by Anderson .Paak

"Come Down" by Anderson .Paak

"Might Be" by Anderson .Paak

"Seven Nation Army" by Anderson .Paak

"Lockdown" by Anderson .Paak

"Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

"Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars

"That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars

"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

"Animals" by Dr. Dre feat. Anderson .Paak

"Blank Face" by ScHoolboy Q feat. Anderson .Paak

"Nothin' On You" by B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars

"Nightwalker" by Breezy Lovejoy feat. DFD

"Oh My!" by Haley Reinhart feat. B.o.B 

"All I Ask" by Adele

"Yoü and I" by Lady Gaga

In the final episode of season 1 of (Feat. X) Josh and DeeJay journey through the new and unique world of Lil Nas X and how he managed to pluck a '90s country superstar known as Billy Ray Cyrus out of Tennessee. The two remix and created one of the biggest songs of all time, so it only seems fitting to bring the first season of (Feat. X) to a close. 

Stay tuned for information on season 2!

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For part two of the 3-part season finale, Josh and DeeJay examine the captivating collaboration that brought the queen of modern country and one of ATL's finest rappers together. 

The NFL-anthem "The Champion" surprised everyone with its early 2018 release and now it's time for a deep dive into the history of one of the most unique collaborations of the past 10 years. 

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In part one of the 3-part season finale, Josh and DeeJay delve into the dynamic country/hip hop collaboration "Over and Over" by Nelly and Tim McGraw. (Feat. X) is ending their premiere season with a look into hip hop and country music's biggest collaborations of the 21st century. 

Find out why Josh and DeeJay claim Nelly and Tim are two of the early-2000s horniest artists (hint: "Hot In Herre" by Nelly and "Breathe" by Faith Hill).

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For this week's special episode, Josh and DeeJay discuss pop music's greatest hitmaker and the ULTIMATE collaborator: Max Martin. 

From his early days fronting a metal band, to crafting iconic tracks for the likes of Britney Spears, Usher and Taylor Swift, Max Martin has been at the forefront of popular music in the 21st century and shows no signs of slowing down. 

So sit back, relax and enjoy a laid-back and entertaining journey through the professional world of Max Martin.

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For this weeks episode, Josh and DeeJay found themselves discussing two musical icons: Paul McCartney and Kanye West. Find out how Sir Paul found himself in the studio with Kanye and ended up creating three songs that stand out in both artists' catalog. 

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Songs used in this episode:

In this week's jam-packed episode, we had so much material, it had to be split into two separate episodes!

Episode 9 of (Feat. X) finds Josh and DeeJay exploring the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon that is Psy and how he partnered up with hip hop legend and kitchen connoisseur Snoop Dogg for one of the most unique and absurd collaborations of the last 10 years. They are joined by audio engineer Gerard Kinnel who brings an extensive knowledge of both classic and modern hip hop to breakdown this fascinating track.

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Songs used in this episode:

"Ate That" - Damez (2020)

"Gangnam Style" - Psy (2012)

"Champion" - Psy (2014)

"Axel F" - Crazy Frog (2005)

"I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" - Leon Haywood (1974)

"Nuthin' But a G Thing" - Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg (1992)

"Deep Cover" - Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg (1992)

"Murder Was the Case" - Snoop Dogg (1994)

"Hangover" - Psy feat. Snoop Dogg (2014)

In this week's jam-packed episode, we had so much material, it had to be split into two separate episodes!

Episode 8 of (Feat. X) finds Josh and DeeJay exploring the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon that is Psy and how he partnered up with hip hop legend and kitchen connoisseur Snoop Dogg for one of the most unique and absurd collaborations of the last 10 years. They are joined by audio engineer Gerard Kinnel who brings an extensive knowledge of both classic and modern hip hop to breakdown this fascinating track.

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Podcast: @featxpodcast

Josh: @joshchale

DeeJay: @deejayrolison

Gerard: @followyourfresh

Songs used in this episode:

"Ate That" - Damez (2020)

"Gangnam Style" - Psy (2012)

"Champion" - Psy (2014)

"Axel F" - Crazy Frog (2005)

"I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" - Leon Haywood (1974)

"Nuthin' But a G Thing" - Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg (1992)

"Deep Cover" - Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg (1992)

"Murder Was the Case" - Snoop Dogg (1994)

"Hangover" - Psy feat. Snoop Dogg (2014)

This week we journey through the controversial-yet-iconic worlds of some of today's leading feminist musicians: Beyoncé Knowles and The Chicks (formerly of Dixie). 

We also welcome our first ever special guest: Dominick Fields! His creativity and Hive-level expertise on Queen Bey brings a fresh perspective and gives Josh and DeeJay more than enough to discuss. 

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Josh: @joshchale

DeeJay: @deejayrolison

Songs used in this episode: 

"Wide Open Spaces" - The Chicks (1998)

"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" - JAY-Z & Beyoncé (2003)

"Not Ready to Make Nice" - The Chicks (2006)

"Formation" - Beyoncé (2016)

"Daddy Lessons" - Beyoncé (2016)

"Daddy Lessons (Remix)" - Beyoncé & The Chicks (2016)

How much do you know about the history of pop music and one of the biggest video game franchises of all time? 

In a special bonus episode of (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay discuss how the Pokémon world has intersected with pop music over the last two decades. 

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This week on (Feat. X), Josh and DeeJay take a look at the artistic-turned-tumultuous working relationship of Solange Knowles and Devonté Hynes (a.k.a. Lightspeed Champion a.k.a. Blood Orange). In a (Feat. X) first, they take an entire album crafted and created by two artists, in this case Knowles and Hynes on 2012's PBR&B-filled TRUE. 

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Frank Ocean, an elusive chanteuse/nostalgia inducer, and John Mayer, a modern guitar legend/heartbreaker, have crossed paths multiple times throughout their respective careers and each one was captivating in its own right. 

Join Josh and DeeJay as they immerse themselves in the collaborative world of Frank and John and find out what potatoes, eye patches, Berklee and bleeping have to do with it. 

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How did the Queen of Rap end up on a track by the Pop/Punk Princess? 

How did Nicki Minaj create her alter egos? 

Did Avril Lavigne really disappear? 

Find out the answers to these questions and more on episode three of (Feat.X) with Josh and DeeJay. Feel free to grab a drink, sit back and relax as they uncover the truths behind this unlikely pairing.

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Have you ever wondered who artists like Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd are referring to in their music? What if it were each other? The second episode of (feat. X) finds Josh and DeeJay slowing down and uncovering the mystifying musical history of two of the biggest artists of the last ten years.

So relax, listen along and find out about Elizabeth Grant and Abel Tesfaye’s fascinating background, from “Prisoner” to “Lust for Life” and everything in between.

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What do Kanye West and Aaron Dessner have in common? 

The premiere episode of (Feat. X) features composer Josh Hale and writer DeeJay Rolison discussing a topic near and dear to both their hearts: music, both as an art and as an industry. They dive into the working relationship of Taylor Swift and Bon Iver, as well as how the two artists got to the point of collaborating. 

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This is (Feat.X).

- Josh & DeeJay

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