Shifting the Culture

The boys are back with another installment of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. There have been a lot of changes since our last episode. Konscious Kurt now resides in the NY/NJ area, and a lot is happening in our culture. This week's episode discusses the move back up north and Konscious Kurt's experience at the OMA UK concert in Brooklyn. Shifting gears we tap into LL Cool J's new album F.O.R.C.E...

After a summertime hiatus, the crew returns for another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. Picking up where we left off, we jump right into the latest releases over the past month such as Common and Pete Rock's The Auditorium Vol. 1, Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady, and Vultures 2 by Kanye West and Ty Dolla$ign. Next, we discuss the impact of Lauryn Hill's reputation which caused low ti...

In the latest Shifting the Culture Podcast episode, we recap the 2024 BET Awards and give our takes on the night's highlights and lowlights. Next, we discuss whether Lil Mama was out of line for blaming Nicki Minaj for negatively influencing this generation of females. Rick Ross gets into a scuffle while out in Vancouver with some OVO goons.  For our throwback portion of the show, we reminisce abo...

In this week's episode, we recap the legendary Ken & Friends concert on Juneteenth in Inglewood, California. Kendrick Lamar, DJ Mustard, DJ Hed, and friends did not disappoint and showcased unity on the West Coast. Fat Joe posed a question and got us thinking if Chris Brown is this era's Michael Jackson. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland announce a partnership with Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twi...

We're back with another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast. In this week's episode, we discuss Billboard's Hottest Female Rappers list and debate if they got it right. Next, we touch on Chuck D's comments about older rappers promoting toxicity in their music rather than being more mature and having positive messages. Kendrick Lamar plans to be outside on Juneteenth for a concert at the Lo...

In the latest episode of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we discuss this year's Summer Jam and why there is a disconnect between performing artists and fans. Eminem returns with a new track called "Whodini' and he's up to his old antics. Two more Drake reference tracks leak which has us questioning if he can be considered the best of this generation and Ice Cube proclaims "No Vaseline" as the gr...

In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss the leaked footage of Diddy attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway and Diddy's half-hearted apology. Apple released its list of the top 100 albums of all time and we discuss if they got it right. Sean Kingston's house gets raided for fraud and Nicki Minaj is detained in Amsterdam for carrying drugs.    For our throwback portion of...

In the latest episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss the aftermath of Kendrick Lamar and Drake's battle and where the two artists go from here. Since beef is in the air, The Game decides to take shots at Rick Ross on "Freeway's Revenge" and Shaq and Shannon Sharpe go back and forth. We also speak on whether or not Ludacris is wrong for feeling like he can beat Jay-Z and Lil Wayne...

In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we dive into the latest diss tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Euphoria, 6/16, Family Matters, Meet the Grahams, and Not Like Us all dropped within the past week. We discuss who's winning the battle so far and how we expect things to play out. Cash Money announces their reunion at this year's Essense Fest in New Orleans which is the f...

In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we dive into some of the recent headlines in hip hop. First, we discuss Tupac's Estate threatening to sue Drake over the use of Tupac's voice in his Kendrick Lamar diss track "Taylor Made". We celebrate Mary J. Bloge and A Tribe Called Quest being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Doja Cat went off on Twitter recently and to...

After a brief hiatus, the crew is back for another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast.  We kick things off with the NBA playoffs and give our predictions on how this year will play out. Next, we get into the biggest topic in hip hop at the moment which is Drake vs feels like the entire rap industry. Since beef is in the air, Chris Brown decides to go nuclear and drops a disrespectful diss...

In this week’s episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we start with the latest updates on Diddy’s ongoing legal troubles as both of his homes were raided due to sex trafficking allegations. Next, we discuss Kendrick Lamar taking shots at Drake and possibly J. Cole on Future & Metro Boomin’s “It’s Like That” off the We Don’t Trust You album. We also get into Hulu’s Freaknik documentary an...

In the latest edition of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss Nelly’s recent comments where he stated he came up in the most competitive era in hip hop. We give our thoughts and determine if what Nelly said is valid. Next, we recap Steve Stoute’s Club Shay Shay interview and give the business mogul his flowers for helping push hip hop to new levels. We also determine whether anyone can rap...

In Episode 20, of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we start the show by discussing the latest allegations towards Diddy which doesn’t paint the Bad Boy CEO in the greatest light. In a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden stated J. Cole has surpassed Drake and Kendrick Lamar lyrically and we discuss whether his take is accurate. Next, we share our thoughts on Nas partnering with Re...

In Episode 19, of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we start the show by discussing Jeezy's Tiny Desk performance and give our reactions to his appearance. Next, we share our thoughts on Schoolboy Q no longer wanting his white fans to use the N-word at his shows. Shifting gears, we touch on Benzino's breakdown on Drink Champs and Boosie's comments about no one in the hood listening to Eminem's mus...

In Episode 8 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast, we kick off the show by recapping Usher's Super Bowl Half Time performance and sharing our thoughts on his new album Coming Home. Next, we discuss Kanye West and Ty Dolla$ign's Vultures album being removed from streaming services. We also touch on Killer Mike's response to Kai Cenat for not knowing who he was after winning Rap Album of th...

In Episode 4 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast, we kick off with our predictions on what to expect from Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime show. Next, we share our favorite halftime performances from past Super Bowls. Next, we discuss the highly anticipated Freaknik Documentary slated to drop in March. Shifting gears, we highlight the nominees for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, discus...

In Episode 4 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast delves into the aftermath of the Grammys, where Killer Mike's victories spark a critical examination of hip-hop's relationship with the once-prestigious awards show. As we question why hip-hop continues to attend a ceremony that often disrespects our culture, we explore the complexities of representation and recognition within the music in...

In episode 15 of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we dive into Megan the Stallion and Nicki Minaj’s ongoing beef and discuss their diss tracks “Hiss” and “Big Foot”. The lineup for the 2024 Lovers and Friends concert was just released and we discuss what to expect at this year's show. We also discuss Andre 3000’s upcoming tour to promote his new album New Blue Sun. In addition, we celebrate the a...

In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we discuss Drake's response to Yasiin Bey's recent comments where he labeled Drake's music as Target music. Next, we debate whether Dee-1 was out of line for saying NWA are not legends. Since it's the anniversary of the release of the movie Juice, we remember the top hip-hop movie soundtracks throughout the years. Finally, we touch on the...

In the Season 2 premiere of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we start the new year by celebrating the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. In honor of her birthday, we dive into some of her best hip-hop collaborations which helped solidify her legacy as one of the greats. Since it was Martin Luther King's 95 birthday, we decided to name some socially conscious records that were inspired by his s...

In the first season's final episode, we recap Scarface's appearance on the Tiny Desk Concert Series where the legend shows why he is one of the most underrated lyricists ever. Next, we debate whether there was a bigger song this year than Sexyy Red's "Skeeyee"; the answer may surprise you. We also get into some anniversaries including the 25th anniversary of DMX's second album, Flesh of my Flesh,...

Episode 11 of Shifting the Culture Podcast, we kick things off with the aftermath of Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' promo tour, exploring the controversy surrounding it, particularly upsetting hip-hop journalist Elliot Wilson. This sparks a larger conversation about the state of hip-hop journalism and its evolving dynamics. The episode also sheds light on the challenges Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign...

In Episode 10, we start by discussing the best hip-hop groups of all time and their impact on the culture. We also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic movie “Scarface” reflecting its cultural impact and influence on hip-hop. Next, we commemorate the ninth anniversary of J. Cole’s “Forest Hills Drive” album which solidified his place as an icon in the game. Finally, we review Nicki Minaj’s...

In Episode 9 of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss Beyonce's Renaissance tour documentary that hit theaters recently. Next, we talk about Diddy's departure from REVOLT and how lyrics are being used as evidence against Young Thug in his RICO trial. We also examine if Rod Wave stole lyrics from Boosie and name the artists that should be on the modern mixtape era's Mt. Rushmore. We also rem...