Bars, Rhymes & Life

This week Abhi concludes the 4 part Art of StoryTellin saga. Dre teaches Abhi about Edgar Allan Poe as well as calls himself out on a double standard behaviour from the past!

This week Abhi continues on his journey through Outkast and explains why this is actually part 3 of 4! Fast cash vs planning and longevity as well as understanding the terms "from this point on it only gets rougher" and "finna hit that lick".

This week Abhi continues on his journey with Outkast and their art of Storytellin ;) Dre really make Abhi think about what it would feel like if an apocalyptic event were to happen on out Mother Earth. While Big Boi teaches Abhi some NBA knowledge that he didn't even know, regarding handing in guns!

This week Abhi breaks down the Art of StoryTellin by Outkast. Listen to Abhi explain why his fear of A.I made him pick this track. Outkast also teaches Abhi what spoonerism means in the funniest way!

This week Abhi breaks down the smooth groove that is Bablo Boat by Royce da 5'9 ft J.Cole. Listen to Abhi explain about how increasing your hand grip strength can increase your life and how he would love to press the backspace button on some aspects of his life!

This week Abhi breaks down Unaccommodating by Em and Young M.A. Listen to Abhi explain why he rates Young M.A ability to keep to her own tempo with her flow, while Em educates Abhi a mass clown murderer!

This week Abhi breaks down Joe Pesci 38 by Benny the Butcher. Listen to Abhi find out about what a 9 pack and fish scale cocaine is, as well as why he thinks Benny has beaten the Oxford Dictionary.

This week Abhi breaks down Lion King on Ice by J.Cole. Cole helps Abhi explain why he believes he's living a more authentic life by not being on the "Gram". Abhi shares how this track is helping find a better him, while feeling a bit low.

This week Abhi breaks down in his belief a classic by Consequence ft Ye. Listen Abhi explain how Consequence is able to set incredible scenes with his wordplay and bounce between them in a way that is unique. Abhi again explains via the production why we all miss the old Kanye!

This week Abhi breaks down the gone but never forgotten XXXTENTACION and his track Riot. Abhi question if some of us acquire wealth to fill unsubstantiated gaps in our life and wonders why rioters don't solely focus on the individual or group that they are angry with.

Abhi breaks down Still Dreaming by Nas Ft Kanye West. Abhi speaks about how he hates that feeling when your worst dreams come true, he also wonders that for the majority of people is divorce a luxury and all the paradoxical issues that come with it.

This week Abhi breaks down the iconic Madvillan and their track ALL CAPS. Find out how the insane production from Madlib reminds Abhi of a classic series he used to watch and why Micheal Jackson has the best robot of all time.

This week Abhi breaks down the BARS of Erick the Architect. Listen and find out why you should be trying to tune into your spirit. Abhi also quetsions whether the K in ERICK is silent?

This Abhi breaks down another GOAT MF and a regular staple of Bars, Rhymes and Life MF DOOM, with the track Coco Mango. Abhi wonders if Robert Downey Jr knows that MF has sampled a film that his father made Putney Swope. He also reflects on how Lupe Fiasco has one of his lines embedded into his brain!

This week Abhi breaks down the unbelievably good OutKast ft Cee-Lo and their collaborative track, In Due Time. Abhi agrees with Dre as he questions why the good have to die young as well as finds a deep connection with believing in someone, something or anything!

This week Abhi breaks down a staple artist of Bars, Rhymes & Life. Benny the Butcher, Legend. Listen to Abhi explain why he feels both blessed and regret being drafted in the "7th round", also find out how Abhi knows £185 weighs 0.019 pounds.

Abhi is just way too tired, but does his best to give some insight to the GOAT that is LUPE on this tight yet completely incredible track. Lupe has sent Abhi into dreamworld screaming into space on this one!!!

The final instalment of the short narrative determined by the Bars, Rhymes and Life committee, (consisting of Abhi only!) starting with Brenda's got a Baby by Tupac to Kendrick Lamar's i. Abhi explains how Kendrick is able to explain a route out of depression in just 4 lines and how Kendrick is able to step into the light.

This week Abhi breaks down the extremely vulnerable track U by Kendrick Lemar.  From Brenda to Keisha, to Keisha’s sister, we reach Kendrick’s own family on this journey.  Abhi explains on why he thinks suicide is selfish 

We now move on from Brenda and Keisha, to Keisha' sister on the MASTERPIECE that is Sing About Me, by Kendrick Lemar. Listen to why Abhi isn't as afraid of death anymore and how Kendrick never needs to ask if he was worth it or if he put enough work in.

As an ode to Kendrick and Tupac and opposing the sad truth of Thug Life. Abhi breaks down new artist LilPoundd and his track Sum i like. Listen to Abhi explain how a random meet with a straight up G of an A+R lead to LilPoundd winning his first cypher. Abhi explains how the meaning of "eating it up with no napkin" went over an older womans head! Check out his single and video here: https://www.you...

Abhi breaks down the immensely dark track Keisha's Song by Kendrick Lamar. From 2pac to Kendrick, from Brenda to Keisha, listen to Abhi explain why he believes this a continuation of the narrative from Brenda's got a baby. Listen to how both Thug Life, 2pac and Kedrick himself has inspired Abhi to do something for someone else (Double Episode bonus release)

This week Abhi breaks down Tupac - Brendas got a baby . Find out how listening to 3 of the best podcasts ever in a row lead Abhi to picking this track. Learn from Abhi what “Thug Life” really means. The three podcasts Abhi used to start the year are: David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength Katt Williams Unleashed | CLUB SHAY SHAY Sean Strickland | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #476

This week Abhi breaks down the banger that is Hate it or Love it. Tune in to find out why this is Abhi's anthem for 2024. Listen to Abhi explain why 50 does not get enough credit for his evolution musically and why he deserves way more respect on that front too.

This week Abhi breaks down the amazing production by Apollo Brown and bars by both Skyzoo and Joell Ortiz. Abhi starts gearing himself up for the upcoming 2024 and explains the rule of 2 extra points in terms of good look by being in a coupe!