Two Stubborn Nigerians

Outro Song: Westside Gunn - KITCHEN LIGHTS (Ft. Stove God Cooks)

Rahim's Recommendation: Peezy - GHETTO

Paul's Recommendation: Jon Batiste - World Music Radio

Rahim's Recommendation: Stormzy - The Weekend (Ft. RAYE)

Paul's Recommendation: King Kay - Last Days of Summer (EP)

Outro Song: J Hus - Common Sense

Rahim's Recommendation: Kiana Lede - Grudges (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Raheem DeVaughn - The Summer of Love (Album)

This week, we have a conversation with Friend of the Podcast Cam Thomas, he sits down with us to discuss the 10-year anniversaries of "Yeezus" by Kanye West & Born Sinner by J. Cole.

Stay tuned for a deeper conversation with Cam Thomas, ahead of his upcoming debut album "Redshirt"

On this week's episode we provide our initial reaction's to "I Thought It'd be Different" the new album from Rory. As well as listing our favourite Pharrell song.

Outro Song: Rory - I WANT YOU, BUT YOU'LL NEVER KNOW (Ft. DRAM & Alex Isley)

Rahim's Recommendation: Ireland Boss - V6 (Ft. Malie Donn) (Single)

Paul's Recommendation: Loose Ends - So Where Are You (Album)

THis week, we give our first reaction to KAYTRAMINÉ the new collaboration album from KAYTRANADA & Amine. We also discuss our favourite COLORS Performances and share so really BIG news for the podcast.

Outro Song: JAY-Z - Imaginary Players

Rahim's Recommendation: Rory - My Phone Can Die (Ft. Ari Lennox & James Fauntleroy)

Paul's Recommendation: Adi Oasis - Lotus Glow

This week we'll be reviewing "Crop Circle 2" by Nines. And ranking our favourite albums of 2013 and reviewing 5 Only Entertainment's "The Real is Back Show".

Outro Song: Cam Thomas - Heisman

Rahim's Recommendation: Q - Soul,PRESENT (Album)

Paul's Recommendations:

KayFaraway

ySo?

ROCXNOIR

King Kay

Cam Thomas

For this week's album review we check out "No Idols" by Domo Genesis & The Alchemist, which has just made it's way to streaming platforms. Alongside that, we discuss some of the best one hit wonders and diamond singles.

Outro Song: Joey Bada$$ - Third Eye Sh*t

Rahim's Recommendation: Lola Brooke - Just Relax (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Madison Calley - Ethereal (EP)

For this week's album review, we check out "Timeless" the new album by Davido. As well as, assessing Billboards top 50 rappers all-time list.

Outro Song: John Legend - Heaven

Rahim's Recommendation: Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Luh Tyler - My Vision: Reloaded (Album)

Catch our First Reaction to the new collaboration album by Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim: Notorious Dump Legends Vol.2

Catch our First Reaction Review of Masego by Masego

No Album of the Week. Instead we argue over who has the best 2000s trilogy, Alicia Keys, Beyonce or Usher and we play a round of this or that.

On this week's episode we're reviewing the new album from Paramore "This is Why". We also play a game of 21 questions and discuss Drake's "early retirement".

Outro Song: Babyface Ray - Ron Artest (Ft. 42 Dugg)

Rahim's Recommendation: MoStack - The Weekend (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Babyface Ray (Artist)

Dual Recommendation: Bairi - 2 Hold U Over (EP)

This week we review the latest album from Skyzoo "The Mind of a Saint". We also review the winners from the 2023 Grammy Awards & share some recommendations for your Valentine's Day Playlist.

Outro Song: Jeezy - MJ Jeezy

Rahim's Recommendation: ScHoolboy Q - Oxymoron (album)

Paul's Recommendation: Skyzoo - All the Brilliant Things (album)

This week we celebrate 20 Years of 50 Cent's Debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" by bringing it to the Two Stubborn Nigerians Scale. While also assessing the worst songs by our favourite artist & Discussing the upcoming RENAISSANCE Tour.

Outro Song: 50 Cent - Heat

Rahim's Recommendation: JANE HANDCOCK - World of Women (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Nia Chennai - Since We Ain't Together (EP)

Welcome into a special Bonus edition where we provide our initial first reactions to the new album by Lil Yatchy "Let's Start Here".

This week we finally review "Rumours" the classic album by Fleetwood Mac and ranked as the 7th best all-time by our good friends over at Rolling Stone. On top of that we discuss Drake's B-Sides show in Toronto and more.

Outro Song: Michael Jackson - Blood on the Dance Floor

Rahim's Recommendation: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie - Me Vs. Myself (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Akeem Ali - Keemy Casanova: He's BAD (Song)

For this week's album review, we check out "This is What I Mean", the latest Album UK Grime and Music Legend Stormzy. Alongside this, we make some bold predictions in our yearly "Change the Forecast" segment, and Rahim plays a game of Start, Cut, Bench album edition.

Outro Song: T.I. - Memories Back Then (Ft. B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar & Kris Stephens)

Rahim's Recommendation: PARTYNEXTDOOR - Her Old Friends (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Doe Boy (Artist)

This week for Track 83, we take it back to 1976 and review the album "I Want You" by Marvin Gaye. Alongside that, we comment on the recent Rolling Stone top 200 Singers All-Time List.

Outro Song: Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

Rahim's Recommendation: Ab-Soul - HERBERT (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Sauce Walka - Sauce Ghetto Gospel 3 (Album)

Outro Song: Oxlade - KU LO SA (A COLORS SHOW)

Rahim's Recommendation(Feature Verse of the Year): JID - Bruddanem (Ft. Lil Durk)

Paul's Recommendation(Feature Verse of the Year): DJ Khaled - GOD DID (Ft. Rick Ross, Lil' Wayne, JAY-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)

Rahim's Recommendation: BROCKHAMPTON - The Family (album)

Paul's Recommendation: Stalley - Somebody Up There Loves Me (album) 

This week we review the album "Lies About the War" by Jacob Banks a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter. On top of that we predict the winners of the 2023 Grammy's following the recent unveiling of the nominees and we review and celebrate the winners of this years MOBO Awards.

Outro Song: Beyonce - Cuff It

Rahim's Recommendation: Glorilla - Anyways, Life's Great... (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Tony Shhnow - Reflexions (Album)

For this week's album review we check out "The Liz 2" the new album from Armani Caesar. Pay tribute to the Late Great Takeoff. Discuss which album most disappointed us this year & give our early thoughts on "Her Loss" by Drake & 21 Savage.

Outro Song: Migos - Commando

Rahim's Recommendation: Babyface - Girls Night Out (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Dami Oniru - Matter of Time (EP)

For this week's album review, we celebrate 25 of JAY-Z's sophomore album "In My Lifetime, Vol.1". We discuss what songs we think stand out and where it lands on the 2SN's scale.

Outro Song: JAY-Z - You Must Love Me

Rahim's Recommendation: MAK - Check (song)

Paul's Recommendation: Sonder - Too Late to Die Young (EP) 

Welcome to Track 77 - "It's Only Us". For this week's album review we check out the new album release by Lil Baby "It's Only Me". On top of that we celebrate 10 years of Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m.A.A.d city" and Discuss Destiny's Child's best song.

Outro Song: Eric Benet - Georgy Porgy (Ft. Faith Evans)

Rahim's Recommendation: Ab-Soul - Do Better (Single)

Paul's Recommendation: Baby Tate - Mani/Pedi (Album)

For this weeks album review we head back to 2005 and review the debut album from Kano "Home Sweet Home" & assess how the rapper has evolved into the modern day legend he is today. Alongside this we predict our Spotify Wrapped and discuss which albums changed us.

Outro Song: Nelly Furtado - Say It Right

Rahim's Recommendation: YG - I Dance (Ft. Duki & Cuco) (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Lil Yatchy - Poland (Song)

Welcome to Track 75 - "Age/Sex/Location". This week's album review is the new release by Ari Lennox. In addition we look at our musical highlights of 2022 thus far. And share our thoughts on the changing dynamics of modern day R&B.

Outro Song: Ari Lennox - BMO

Rahim's Recommendation: Coast Contra - Never Freestyle (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Rihanna (Artist)

Welcome to Track 74 - "Just Friends". For this weeks album review we kick it back to 2000 and check out the studio debut by Musiq Soulchild "Aijuswanaseing". On top of that we do a 2000's hit verzuz and disuss what makes a "smash hit" in 2022.

Outro Song: Jill Scott - Golden

Rahim's Recommendation: Symba - Results Take Time (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Aretha Franklin - Let Me in Your Life (Album)

Welcome to Track 73, "The Forever Story". This week's album is the recent release by J.I.D "The Forever Story". On top of that we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth and discuss how Big Sean is Hip-Hop's Taylor Swift.

Outro Song: Outkast - Rosa Parks

Rahim's Recommendation: Eva Lazarus - Brandy Kisses (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Jacob Banks - Lies About the War (Album)

Welcome to Track 72 - Southernplaylistic. This week we kick it back to 1994 and review Outkast's debut album "Southernplaylisticcadillacmuzik" and see where it ranks on the 2SN scale. On top of that Paul shouts out the legendary career of The Alchemist and Rahim asks what songs make the "way too early" all-decade list. GOD DID.

Outro Song: Outkast - Player's Ball

Rahim's Recommendation: SOLOHUNNA - No Access

Paul's Recommendation: Hip-Hop Evolution, Season 3, Episode 4: "The Dirty South" (TV Series)

P.S. We experienced some technical difficulties so apologies for any audio issues.

Welcome to Track 71 - 2000. This week we're analysing "2000" the most recent release by Joey Bada$$. Discuss the recent breakup of The Breakfast Club & exploring what songs would make our ideal wedding playlists.

Outro Song: JAY-Z - Izzo(H.O.V.A.)

Rahim's Recommendation: Roddy Rich - The Big 3 (Ep)

Paul's Recommendation: Larry June - Orange Print (Album)

Welcome to Track 70 - "SOUR". This week we review Beyonce's "RENASSIANCE", decide on the Mount Rushmore Afrobeats Songs, discuss what Hip-hop tracks we wanna hear in the club. And we FINALLY review Olivia Rodrigo's Album "SOUR".

Outro Song: Bryson Tiller - Don't

Rahim's Recommendation: Oxlade - KU LO SA - A Colors Show (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Lloyd Banks - The Course of the Inevitable 2 (Album)

Welcome to Track 69 - The American Dream. This week we analyse two of the best cheating songs, discuss how the kids these days don't know about The-Dream, and reminisce on the music of their Uni years.

Outro Track: 23 Unofficial - Ain't Bothered

Rahim's Recommendation: Erykah Badu - Window Seat (song)

Paul's Recommendation: The-Dream - Love/Hate (album)

Outro Song: The Weeknd - Out of Time

Rahim's Recommendation: Vory - Lost Souls (album)

Paul's Recommendation: PJ Morton - Watch The Sun (album)

Outro Song: Meek Mill - R.I.C.O. (Ft. Drake)

Rahim's Recommendation: Lloyd Banks - The Course of the Inevitable (Album)

Paul's Recommendation: Big K.R.I.T. - Digital Roses Don't Die (Album)

Welcome to Track 64 of the Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast "The Big Steppers". This week we, of course, review the new album from Kendrick Lamar "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers". We also discuss some of the drama happening around Young Thug and YSL, and preview the upcoming Joey Bada$$ project.

Outro Song: Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5

Rahim's Recommendation: Knucks - Alpha Place

Paul's Recommendation: Syd - Broken Hearts Club

Time Stamps:

• YSL Drama – (06:20 – 10:38)
• What have we been listening to?: (11:08 – 24:38)
• Joey Badass “2000” on the way: (24:38 – 34:50)
• Kendrick Lamar “Mr. Morale & The Big Stepper” review:  (41:59 -01:20:40)

Welcome to Track 63 of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast "It's Almost Dry". This week we dive into the new release by Pusha T and discuss our thoughts on this long-anticipated project. We also preview Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" as well as discuss what other recent releases we've been rocking with.

Outro Song: A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way

Rahim's Recommendation: Will Jordan - Just to be Safe (Song)

Paul's Recommendation: Alex Isely & Jack Dine - Marigold (Album)