Nods and Bops
By Nods and Bops
Nods and Bops Jul 22, 2019
Insecure season 5 wrap up.
Me and Cas discuss insecure season 5!
Conversations with music exec Robert Thorn III
On this episode, Chino sat down with music executive Robert Thorn III to discuss being a runner, event coordinator, and a music executive. While discussing the current state of the music industry, Rob gave us an inside look at past trends, Soulja boy rising to stardom, and artist development. Share your thoughts with Chino via Instagram @parlay_chino
ATL Jazz Festival with Alex Lattimore, 4REAL 4REAL and 43VA HEARTLESS
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for LIVE and post-coverage of the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival featuring a special interview with musician Alex Lattimore! And afterwards, we jump into album talk on YG's 4REAL 4REAL and Moneybagg Yo's 43VA HEARTLESS.
Jam Session: Reviews on New Summer Albums + Singles
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie as they take you through the first wave of NEW summer tunes from Meg the Stallion's "Fever," to DJ Khaled's "Father of Asahd," to Ari Lennox's "Shea Butter Baby" and singles by Jhene Aiko and Stunna 4 Vegas.
John Singleton, Billboard Awards, "Crash Talk" and The Joe Budden Podcast
On this episode, Chino and CasMarie talk John Singleton's life and legacy, the 2019 Billboard Awards, SchoolBoy Q's album "Crash Talk" and our experience seeing The Joe Budden Podcast LIVE!
Share your thoughts with us via Instagram: @parlay_chino and @__casmarie.
Views on: "Free Spirit", "Guava Island" and the "Clout" music video
On this episode, Chino and CasMarie review Khalid's 2019 album "Free Spirit," Donald Glover's short film "Guava Island" and the highly anticipated CLOUT music video starring Offset and Cardi B.
Share your thoughts with us via Instagram: @parlay_chino and @__casmarie.
Netflix premieres Beychella via 'HOMECOMING' film
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie as they STAN over Beyoncé's newly released "Homecoming" film on Netflix. The two-hour special highlights the making of the blackity, black BLACK Beychella!
NnBs x Good Vibes Anonymous talk Nipsey Hussle
Nods -n- Bops teamed up with the Good Vibes Anonymous podcast for an unscripted talk about topics trending in music news. In this nine minute excerpt, the hosts speak on Nipsey Hussle's untimely death and lasting legacy. Tune into the rest of the podcast special at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kt9rl1e75G1LaMkCX2OTj?si=D2zaT19WRbCikAlEB1nrYw
Lil Nas X vs. Billboard, Dreamville Fest & HomeBody Remix
Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road" held its own on the Hot Country Songs chart, before being removed by Billboard for not being country enough. Tune in with Chino and CasMarie as they unravel how the removal led to a Hot 100 #1, a remix with Billy Ray Cyrus, a record deal with Columbia and a look at African Americans in country music history! And stay with us as we discuss the Dreamville Fest and give our musical takes on Lil Durk's HomeBody Remix featuring Teyana Taylor and Melii.
ATL Film Festival, US spoilers, Phases by Melli and RIP Nipsey Hussle
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie as they tackle the Atlanta Film Festival, Us movie spoilers, Melii's new album Phases and Nipsey Hussle's unexpected murder and legacy.
Jam Session: Reviews on NEW! Music + Visuals
We're 3 months into 2019 and the NEW MUSIC waves are coming (and fast). Tune in with Chino and CasMarie as they take you through the storytelling and composition behind recently released tunes + visuals by Offset (Father of 4), Gunna (Drip or Drown 2), 2Chainz (Rap or Go to the League), Kehlani (While We Wait), Cardi B. ft. Bruno Mars "Please Me," Young M.A. "Stubborn Ass," Summer Walker ft. Drake "Girls Need Love" and the TOP remixes to Blueface's 2018 song "Thotiana."
Share your own thoughts with us via Instagram at: Chino (@parlay_chino) and CasMarie (@__casmarie).
Record Servicer Dae on the Art of Breaking Records and Distributing Music
Last episode, Chino and CasMarie dove into the tricky business of music ownership from the master to the publishing of a song and who profits from the rights of each. This episode Atlanta-based, record servicer, Dae, joins the conversation to give raw insight on music distribution and programming the "streets" and its everyday listeners to LOVE a record! Tune in with us for details on record servicing, laughs and a whole bunch of BOSS LADY, in a male-dominated industry, VIBES!
2019 Oscars, Music Ownership and Reviews on “Thank U, Next” and “2009”
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for an episode re-capping the 2019 Oscars, along with a detailed conversation on the tricky business of music ownership. WTF is a masters and publishing? We got the answer! Fan STAN with us as we dive into Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and “2009” by Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y!
Music+Blackness at the Grammys, NEW album reviews and Taraji in "What Men Want"
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for an episode re-capping the 2019 Grammy Awards with commentary on the performances, winners, Blackness and the culture of hip-hop/rap. We also dive into Bad Bunny's "X 100pre," Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and thoughts on Taraji P. Henson's performance in "What Men Want."
Bye Super Bowl, Nicki Remixes, #Free21Savage, "US" and Liam PLEASE!
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for an episode re-capping Super Bowl 53 with commentary on Nicki Minaj's remixes, #Free21Savage VS ICE case, Peele's new movie "Us" and Liam Neeson's wackass apology to Black people.
SuperBowl 53 in ATL, Future vs J.Cole, Taraji P. Henson's shine and the rise of digital influencers
Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for an episode of explosive commentary on: the Super Bowl's musical line-ups + impact on 2019 host city Atlanta, Future's new album "The Wizrd," J. Cole's "responsive" flow on new singles, Taraji P. Henson on the big screen in "What Men Want" and digital influencers as celebrities via "The American Meme."