Album Mode

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Digga D’s latest mixtape ‘Noughty By Nature’, the absence of sliding 808’s and the emergence of 50 Cent’s influence. Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: Why, Main Road, Stuck In the Mud, G Lock Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Vince Staples fifth studio album ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’, and whether he’d be more popular if he released his discography backwards. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: When Sparks Fly, Aye! (Free the Homies), Magic, Slide Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmi...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Dreamville’s latest mixtape ‘D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape’, J.Cole’s stature in hip hop and whether Bas and A$AP Ferg should join forces. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Stick, Lifestyle, Heaven’s EP, Starting 5 Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Nigo’s latest album ‘I Know Nigo’, Cozy Tapes 3 and whether Tyler, the Creator is the best rapper out. Then the duo talks about The Slap Heard Around The World, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars (47:56). Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Lost and Found Freestyle 2019, Come On, Let's Go, Hear Me Clearly, Remember P.S. We’re talking a...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Benny the Butcher’s latest project ‘Tana Talk 4’, who’s the best rapper in Griselda and The Alchemist's brilliant production. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Johnny P’s Caddy, Weekends In The Perry’s, Thowy’s Revenge, 10 More Commandments P.S. Yes, Stove God Cooks is a real rapper. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmile...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Rex Orange County’s latest album ‘WHO CARES?’, its orchestral production and flower boy 2 Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: OPEN A WINDOW, THE SHADE, IF YOU WANT IT, SHOOT ME DOWN P.S. If you weren’t at the Tyler concert, do you even exist? Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom...

This week Demar and Adriel talk about Luna Li’s debut album ‘Duality’, her pristine production and how established already is. Demar’s rating: 9.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Silver Into Rain, What You’re Thinking, Flower, Star Stuff P.S. R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G., it's the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @Demarj...

This week Demar and Adriel review Conway the Machine’s latest album ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’, its off-kilter production and the other side of gang life. Then the duo talk Euphoria, Dominic Fike’s appearance and their thoughts on the show overall. (54:25) Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Piano Love, Stressed, So Much More, Drumwork P.S. Fexi Forever Follow us: Twitter / Instag...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Yeat’s latest album ‘2 Alivë’, its genre, lack of hooks and Yeat’s delivery Demar’s rating: 6 Adriel’s rating: 4.5 The Love List: Rackz on më, Doublë, Outsidë, Still Countin P.S. Euphoria finale episode next week! P.P.S. That bell! Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel review $not’s third studio album ‘Ethereal’, scatterbrained production and non-existent cohesion Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Halle Berry, How U Feel, EYE EYE EYE, high IQ Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel review Saba’s sophomore album ‘Few Good Things’, its sunny Sunday production and reminiscing Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 The Love List: One Way or Every N***a With a Budget, Come My Way, Still, If I Had a Dollar, 2012 P.S. Happy Anniversary to Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Fuck the World’ Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubh...

This week Demar and Adriel review Pink Sweat$ sophomore album Pink Moon, it’s surprising gospel influence and it’s oversimplified lyrics. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Waiting on You, Real Thing, Better, For Me P.S. Congratulations to A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrie...

This week Demar and Adriel review Rich Brian’s second EP ‘Brightside’, his witty lyrics and his wide range of influences. Demar’s rating: 7.5 Adriel’s rating: 5 The Love List: New Tooth, Lagoon, Getcho Mans Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel review Cordae’s second studio album ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’, Nas’ influence on his work and where Cordae fits in hip hop today. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: Shiloh’s Intro, Champagne Glasses, Westlake High, Chronicles Follow us: Twitter / Instagram: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel review The Weeknd’s fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’, the idea of a new trilogy and the importance of Jim Carey. Then the duo briefly discusses Gunna’s third studio album ‘DS4Ever’ and why they’ll probably never review his music (59:25). Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 The Love List: I Heard You’re Married, Is The Someone Else, Sacrifice, Out of Time, Best Friends,...

Adriel has finally cleared health and safety protocols. This week he and Demar count down their top 10 albums of 2021. This year has been an explosion of music, with albums put on ice thawing out and burgeoning young talent, it’s been one of the best years for music in recent history. Everyone from Drake to PinkPantheress dropped new projects this year and it’s led to the hardest list the duo has...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Roddy Ricch’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Live Life Fast’, his new subject matter and what his core fans think he is versus what everyone else thinks he is. Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: paid my dues, moved to miami, crash the party, hibachi Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / G...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Russ’ latest studio album ‘Chomp 2’, it’s gaps in lyricism, legendary features and producers. Demar’s rating: 4.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Faith, Note To Self, Top of the World, Get It Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kahlid’s latest EP ‘Scenic Drive’, his Usher-ness and his relationship with cars. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 ** NO SKIPS** The Love List: All I feel is Rain, Present, Scenic Drive, Voicemail, Open, Brand New P.S. QUIN’s vocals on Brand New are so elegant! Her exchanges with Khalid are otherworldly. Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielS...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, who they think will win and who they want to win each category. Timestamps: Record Of The Year ( 00:02:23 ) Album of the Year ( 00:09:00 ) Song of the Year (00:14:30 ) Best New Artist ( 00:18:35 ) Best Pop Solo Performance ( 00:20:50 ) Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (00:24:25 ) Best Pop Vocal Album ( 00:27:25 ) Best R&B Performance...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Adele’s fourth studio album “30”, her artistic imitations and cold confidence. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 7 The Love List: Woman Like Me, To Be Loved, Love Is A Game, Easy On Me, All Night Parking P.S. Those vocals on To Be Loved and Love Is A Game tho! Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @d...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Silk Sonic’s debut album “An Evening with Silk Sonic”, Silk Sonic’s unbelievable chemistry and 70’s revivalism. Demar’s rating: 9 Adriel’s rating: 9.5 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: Leave The Door Open, After Last Night, Skate, 777, Smokin Out The Window P.S. This album has gotta be the ✨aesthetic✨ of the year Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmil...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ed Sheeran’s fifth studio album “=”, it’s dated sound and how it’ll be the soundtrack to every department store. Demar’s rating: 2.5 Adriel’s rating: 4 The Love List: 2Step, Leave Your Life P.S. 2020’s might have left Ed Sheeran behind Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileydotcom @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @demar @adrielsmiley

This week Demar and Adriel discuss LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s compilation album “Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam Vol. 1” and the melding of sports, culture and music. Demar’s rating: 7 Adriel’s rating: 6 The Love List: Everything Different, Waves, Bestie, No Thank You, Gotta Have It P.S. This might be the greatest NBA-rap album of all-time Follow us: Twitter / Instagram @AlbumModePo...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss PinkPantheress’ debut mixtape “to hell with it”, what genre of music she makes and whether she’s the new sad girl. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 **NO SKIPS** The Love List: Passion, Just For Me, Nineteen, I must apologize P.S. We know Just For Me has its own music video but this Tik Tok and many others draw much are much more engaging visuals: https://...