Don't overthink it podcast

Fresh off of binge watching episode one through five, Doula and myself give our takes on the drop and all of the cultural nuances within the show. We then get into a bunch of random topics from pause language to samples to Dominicans versus Haitian to Internet, sensations, etc. Quick episode. Enjoy.

In this episode, Cordell has an interesting take that the blueprint is somewhat overrated. So Cordell and I go track for track on our breakdown of the blueprint. He thinks it’s one of Jay’s laziest albums and we breakdown why. We then get into a conversation of songs being taken down from streaming. In Cordell‘s case nine of his albums were taken down. Tragic. All in all great episode. Enjoy.

This one was tough. I started recording an episode then realized it wasn’t recording. Then I recorded on my phone and it wouldn’t let me record three people so on the final take which is why I call it take 3. I was able to get Vinny and Cordell on here. Pardon the background noise. I thought it would come out clear like when I use my Rodecaster. This episode is for those who love MF DOOM. This Top...

In this episode, I am joined by Cordell for an Interesting hip-hop conversation. It all started in the group chat with who had the worst verse on LL Cool J‘s classic song 4321. We then got into a whole conversation about whether Method Man is as good as us older HipHop fans say he is etc. Then we got into an overall discussion about styles back in the 90s and looking at them through a 2026 lens. G...

In this episode, I am joined by Vinny and Cordell to discuss a topic that was brought up in our group chat. Cordell was talking about how he feels Nas Lost tapes more than ILLMATIC and we had a debate on which was better, which was kind of a no brainer But a good hip hop conversation regardless. We then discussed the latest episode of Green Lantern. This episode is great for any hip-hop lover out...

In this episode, Dula and myself have a conversation about the “mafioso“ era of hip-hop. Which then takes us into the different stereotypes of black culture. Very quick episode, but Dula and I touch on a couple of subjects. Enjoy.

I hope everybody is enjoying their summer. Hoodie season is approaching. In this episode. I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce, where we discussed Spider-Man brand, new day and episode. One of Green lantern. We then there off into the topic of whether Vlad and people like him are indeed, culture, vultures or not. We then get into a pretty heavy conversation about growing up during the crack error, and th...

Being an independent artist, not being funded by anybody else, but yourself can be a hard job. In this episode, I speak to Cordell and Jeff Porter who are just that. Both are independent artist one from Harrisburg one from Lynn Massachusetts. I’m joined by Doula and we have a talk about what all being independent entails and The difficulties of being just that. Cordell tells us some of his interes...

Ran into a lot of people in these Internet streets. But it’s Brother is a genuinely good positive of Lawyer. Ladies, a gentlemen @kaleafwains is a ball of positive energy. He can find them on Instagram, spreading positivity and uplifting everybody. He’s like A Brooklynite Gary Vee. Dula and myself sat down and had a conversation with him. And even Dula was moved by his words. Great positive conver...

Well, the title says at all. In this episode, I’m joined by Vinny and Bruce as we discuss our BIU and takes on the Odyssey. Pretty lengthy conversation, but then we get into the casting for the upcoming marvel movies. We give our thoughts on the new casting for Black Panther, as well as Ryan, Gossling, etc. We also give a rundown of christopher Nolan movies. And where do they rank. Jokes of course...

Talk about spontaneous. And this episode. Dula and I were about to record and simply ask a gentleman that we met at the alchemist DJ Premier concert to have a quick conversation. And right as I was texting him. He called and not only. Did he called. He had his friend with him that he wanted us to interview as well. I was joined by Two, flushing Queens and natives. Milz and AZ (not the rapper AZ)....

In our latest episode , Dula, and myself recap of the amazing Star studded night we had in New York City. Going to the DJ Premier Alchemist show at Webster Hall. From fanning out to Meeting new hip-hop heads and making a few good connections, we talked about it all. Enjoy the story.

Get your note pads out. This episode is packed with a bunch of information for anybody who is interested in getting into the Music business. Dula and myself had the pleasure of having a conversation with Matthew “M80”Markoff. Some of you may not be familiar with the name, but his resume speaks for itself. From working with everybody from the WU to Snoop to Kurpupt, he’s been an A&R and music attor...

Back with another episode. In this episode, I am joined by Cordell, who starts off the episode and having a conversation about his new Mixed tape. We discuss the length of it, and the process it takes, and the sacrifice that it takes to be in this music game. We’ve been getting into a conversation about fatherhood, and the balance between being a parent & a creative. Vinny later jumps on and add t...

After losing the vocals to the episode we recorded the day before, we decided to record the very next day. Dula came to the crib and we started off talking out about hip-hop samples by Pete Rock & his production on remixes back then. We then get into talking about How New Yorkers are able to hand down public housing apartments to their children without the rent increasing. We then get into a conve...

Pardon the delay. Had some technical difficulty with my broadcaster, which is what I used to record my episodes so I hadn’t put out an episode last week. This episode was recorded two weeks ago right before the roots picnic. I was joined by Vin Rock and we discussed TV shows for the most part. We got to punisher killshot as well as the daredevil season finale. Of course I had Vinny on to pick his...

Although the Celtics didn’t get to the next round, Dula and myself have a conversation about the New York Knicks. We call de Los cousin Ant to get a feel for the vibe in New York City. A lot of jokes. Quick episode. We touch on a couple of other topics and show some appreciation to Preston on his premiere of the Harrisburg movie.

Late in the week, but we always deliver. In this episode, Dula and myself review the Kevin Hart roast and all it’s glory and ups & downs. We then have a conversation about the back-and-forth between Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg that occurred earlier in the week on ERL. We then call Tajheem( our official OVO spokesperson) and discuss the surprise Three album drop of Drake, which is the talk of the...

In this episode, we start off with Dula. Having a hard time. Dealing with the Boston Celtics. Losing game. Seven in the NBA finals. We then go into celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Kendrick, Drake Battle and our opinions on it now. In hindsight. We then give a quick and prompt to Michael Jackson. Review more of the person rather than the movie. We also discussed Markt on Hill and Joe Bu...

Thank you. Everybody who continues to listen. This is a nice quick episode for all of you. In this episode. We review my first experience at an NBA playoff game. Dula and myself and his brother-in-law and nephew. All went to see Game four of the NBA finals. Celtics versus the 76ers in Philadelphia, of course. We went dressed in full Celtics attire and thought we were going to get slaughtered. To t...

On this episode, I am joined by Bruce and we start off discussing the release date of the anticipated iceman album by Drake. We give our thoughts on the rollout and then we discuss other rollouts for hiphop albums in the past. We then get into a discussion about artist who signed other artist and which ones made it and which ones did not. Hip-hop conversation is a quick discussion about the war An...

And this episode I am joined by Dula’s nephew Tajheem to have a hip-hop conversation. Being that he is almost 20 years younger than us, we have a generational discussion and discuss what he likes and how he listens to hip-hop versus the way we normally would. We have a nice interesting conversation about Drake and Jay-Z and it’s a totally different perspective from somebody younger that you wouldn...

In this episode, I am joined by Cordell and Vinny. We start off talking about hip-hop maturing and how it should sound being in your 40s. We then for some odd reason fell into talking about the Drake and Kendrick beef and whether Drake should continue with the lawsuit or not. We also have a conversation about lyricist and ghostwriters and whether it really matters or not. Then: SPOILER ALERT!!! Vi...

Consistency is key. And this episode Dula, and myself are joined by Jonathan AKA @Ethos Decorum. Fellow creative and a clothing enthusiast, we discuss hip-hop clothing brands as well as the differences in fashions and dress codes by states. Of course hip-hop comes into the conversation and we discuss music taste being that he’s from the Maryland/DC area. As creatives, we all seem to enjoy comics 9...

Wow. 200th episode. Thank you to everybody who’s ever listened commented followed, etc. Keeping this thing going I celebrate my 200th episode with my guys Vinny, Bruce, & LL Cordell. In this episode, we start off with Vinny’s Washington DC adventures at the comic con. We then take a topic that Rory and Mal had in regards to worst classic albums. Reef hustle then jumps on and gives us some exclusiv...