Album Mode

Démar and Adriel discuss why Démar is scared about The Weeknd potentially changing his stage name and Doja Cat’s twitter tirade about her artistry. Timbaland is also making AI songs with a dead artist… LIKE WE PREDICICTED. Time Codes: 0:00 - intro 3:00 - Dealing with Doja 13:45 - Ed vs Marvin Gaye 20:54 - The Weeknd 22:15 - Démar is nervous 23:10 - The fan artists complain about 26:45 - Démar is a...

This week Démar and Adriel discuss supergroup Boygenius latest album ‘The Record’ and whether they’re a sum lesser than their parts and if their “background music” style of production works. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Satanist, $20, Emily I’m Sorry Follow us on YouTube / Twitter / Instagram / TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyDotCom @DemarjGrant

This week Démar and Adriel discuss rapper Jack Harlow’s third studio album ‘Jackman.’ Harlow’s improved lyricism and whether he can step outside rapper-Drake’s shadow. 4:00 - raps like Drake 7:30 - this shit is good, respectfully 13:15 - when I think of Kentucky 16:00 - a pop rapper 18:00 - Drake of Jay-z beats 25:55 - is Jack top 50? Lol 27:00 - it can’t be (being a white rapper) 31:00 - black wo...

Démar and Adriel discuss how Post Malone went from potential one-hit wonder to 8 diamond singles. Also, Pras is involved in international espionage… What? 8:00 - We thought White Iverson was a gimmick 12:30 - Hip-hip is the space (primordial ooze) 13:45 - Rap Rock 18:30 - Pras 19:00 - founded wolf of Wall Street 21:45 - why is the Chinese government contacting the 3rd member of the Fugees 23:30 -...

Démar and Adriel discuss the audacity of Mac Demarco to drop a 199 song album and discuss Jim Jones' comments on Pusha T not being a top 50 rapper of all time. P.S. Juice Wrld is Top 50 - D =================================== Time Codes: 0:00 - intro 1:30 - song plays - Adriel a fan of more music 2:45 - song 20190724 - fun to make 5:45 - is it possible to drop too music (NBA Youngboy) 9:00 - Jim J...

To celebrate hip hop's 50th year anniversary Demar and Adriel are going back into the annals of hip hop history and breaking down an album from each decade. The evolution of hip hop has happened at a lightning pace and by looking at an album from each decade we’ll get a chance to examine its growth throughout the half century. This week Démar and Adriel discuss NWA’s debut album ‘Straight Outta Co...

Démar and Adriel discuss whether Frank Ocean is even worth his celebrity anymore and what the latest advances in AI means for music. That Drake and The Weeknd ‘track’ by Ghostwriter, “Heart on My Sleeve” is brazy. Follow us: YouTube / Twitter / Instagram / TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyDotCom @DemarjGrant Time Codes: 0:50 What does AI mean for the music industry? 5:00 - splits ? 10:00 - label...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Daniel Caesar's third studio 'NEVER ENOUGH', whether Caesar is still cancelled, how being called ugly affects his music and his odd production style. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 P.S. Don't hate us cause we're beautiful. Maybe if you got rid of that old yee - yee ass haircut... The Love List: Valentina, Disillusioned, Pain Is Inevitable, Homiesexual Fol...

Demar and Adrel rundown Complex's Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking, going over the top 25 and what sticks out. Who should be higher? Who should be lower? Is Adam 22 even relevant anymore? Why is Nardwuar ranked so low? Also some first time input from our producer, Chris AKA Patient Zero.

Demar and Adriel chop it up about the Drake fan album, 2043: OVO ODYSSEY, Drake's latest shows and music echo chambers on the internet. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Tyler the Creator’s deluxe album ’Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’, whether the initial leaks were on purpose and how much Tyler’s lyrics have evolved. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. Toes are still out in Mykonos, eating grapes btw The Love List: WHAT A DAY, SORRY NOT SORRY, DOGTOOTH, WHARF TALK Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumMo...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss 100 gecs’ second studio album ’10,000 gecs’, their sound balancing on a knifes edge of brilliance and trash and whether their music is something you have ‘get’ to appreciate. Demar’s rating: 8 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 P.S. gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec gec The Love List: Dumbest Girl Alive, The Most Wanted Person In The U...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Miley Cyrus’ eight album ‘Endless Summer Vacation, her sound bordering on generic and whether she’s the most successful Disney artist. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 P.S. I guess Rock Miley isn’t coming back… The Love List: Jaded, Rose Coloured Lenses, Handstand, Violet Chemistry Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial...

Adriel pops off about how T-Pain is criminally underrated in the music industry despite being a pioneer in many forms. Démar explains that although not at the forefront T-Pain is still revered. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kali Uchis’ latest album ‘Red Moon in Venus’, it's 'ice cream melting' effect and how Kali Uchis' maintains a seductive sound despite her braggadocious lyrics. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 9 P.S. This is our early Album of the Year candidate The Love List: I Wish you Roses, All Mine, Moral Conscience, Moonlight, Deserve Me Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ Ti...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Don Toliver’s latest album ‘Love Sice’, whether he’s an R&B or hip-hop artist and home genres. Demar’s rating: 3 Adriel’s rating: 8 P.S. What was the last album cover that used neon The Love List: Do It Right, Bus Stop, 4 Me Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Yeat’s latest album ‘Aftërlyfe’, his refined artistry and endless versatility. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. lalalalala banga! The Love List: No morë talk, Bad bënd / DëMON, Now, Nun id change Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

Demar and Adriel chop it up about the latest music news this week: Drake and Yachty link up for an interview, Hailey Bieber beefs with Selena Gomez and Tyler Creator leaks start circulating on TikTok. Also, Brent Faiyaz has another song trending on TikTok.

Demar and Adriel chop it up about the latest music news this week: PinkPantheress and Ice Spice link up for 'Boy's a liar Pt.2' and go viral while Rihanna's superbowl performance underwhelms. Plus the dup talk about how the Superbowl can improve going forward and make predictions on how the Superbowl will include more millenial artists.

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Paramore’s latest ‘This is Why’, Paramore’s influence and the melding on Hayley’s solo writing and pop punk-era Paramore. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 P.S. Paramore is back! The Love List: This Is Why, Crave, The News, Figure 8, Thick Skull Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @d...

Adriel and Demar lay out their gripes with the 2023 Grammys and Demar lays out his 3 ways to fix the voting. The duo also talk about an article in Variety where voters anonymously explain their rationale behind their vote.

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Raye's debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’, her transitions between vastly different sounds and when lyrics and production are misaligned. . Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Oscar Winning Tears, Escapism, Worth It, Black Mascara Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @dema...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Lil Yachty's latest psychedelic rock album 'Let's Start Here’,Yachty's newest sound, how past criticisms have shaped his music and whether this sonic shift is permanent. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: the BLACK semiole, the ride-, IVE OFFICIALLY LOST ViSiON!!!!, WE SAW THE SUN! Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSm...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ice Spice’s debut EP ‘Like..?’, her celebrity versus her artistry and whether they think she’s going to make it past her TikTok smash single ‘Munch’. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Munch, Gangsta Boo, Actin A Smoochie Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adri...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss what they deem to be the best albums of 2022, why an album can come out of nowhere are climb the list and what repeat listens can do for an album. Honorable mentions (00:02:18) Top 5’s (00:38:40) Demar's 10: Dawn FM - The Weeknd WASTELAND - Brent Faiyaz Duality - Luna Li The Inspection - Cochise Ramona Park Broke My Heart - Vince Staples Renaissance - Beyoncé CRA...