Album Mode

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...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss SZA’s second studio album ‘SOS’, what SZA’s return means to R&B and whether dabbling in different genre’s make sense for her. Demar’s rating: 6.5 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 P.S. SZA is back baby! The Love List: Kill Bill, Blind, Seek & Destroy, I Hate U, Gone Girl Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Metro Boomin’s second studio album ‘Heroes & Villains’, Why he might be top 5 hip hop producers ever and his ever present themes. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 The Love List: Creepin’, Metro Spider, Walk Em Down, Umbrella, Feel The Fiyaaaah Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom: @...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Stormzy’s third studio album ‘This Is What I Mean’, it’s personal message and Stormzy’s continual drift from traditional hip hop to gospel. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8 The Love List: Need You, My Presidents Are Black, Holy Spirit, Hide & Seek Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmileyOfficial @DemarjGrant Clubhouse / Greenroom:...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss BROCKHMAPTON’s final albums ‘The Family’ and ‘TM’, what made BROCKHAMPTON so special, potential solo careers for the members and the legacy of BROCKHAMPTON’s run. The Family: Demar’s rating: 4 Adriel’s rating: 6 TM: Demar’s rating: 5.5 Adriel’s rating: 4.5 P.S. BROCKHAMPTON forever. The Love List: All That, NEW SHOES, KEEP IT SOUTHERN, DUCT TAPE, The Ending, The...

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Nas’ sixteenth studio album ‘King’s Disease 3’, if this is the best trilogy in hip hop history, and why it’s less about how Nas raps but what he raps about now. Demar’s rating: 8.5 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: Ghetto Reporter, Thun, I’m on Fire, Til My Last Breath, Michael & Quincy Follow us: Twitter / Instagram/ TikTok: @AlbumModePod @AdrielSmi...