The Music Budds

In this episode the Music Budds review Cam Caliber's debut album Out of Frame. They also discuss Funk Flex, TI, and Ebro's Top 50 Rapper Lists, and also discuss an interesting article describing how the discovery of new music is shrinking.

In this episode the whole squad (Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima) review artist Nana's album Save Yourself. We also talk about some new music releases we have been listening to.

In this episode Preston, Jerrell, and Fatima review Bandz LOE's Album Loser. We also discuss Kool Moe Dee's Report Card List, Reason saying that Fabolous is a better MC than Andre 3000, and more!

To start off season 2 of the Music Budds, we review Nief SZN's debut EP instrumental album Sad Boy SZN. We also catchup talking about the potential Jay-Z verzuz, Nas's Magic album, and more!

Welcome to the Music Budds Awards! This episode we present our favorite categories such as Best Rap Project, Best RnB Project, Best Feature, Best Bar, Best Album Cover, and More! Tune in while Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatimah mention their favorite music they reviewed this year.

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima review artist Smoovebeendidit's latest album Smoove Sailing II. We also talk about the Bone Thugs N Harmony V Three6Mafia Verzuz, Drake withdrawing from the 2022 Grammys, and more!

In this episode Chris, Jerrell, and Preston review producer Owl Nimbus's concept instrumental album Akira Kohi - Bebop FM. We also discuss predictions on the Three6Mafia Bone Thugs and Harmony Verzuz (recorded before event), NBA YoungBoy throwing in the towel on the music business, and rappers getting into the NFT business. 

In this episode Preston, Chris, and Jerrell speak with artist Shaw Calhoune who worked on The Rudy Tape and his most recent EP Mariana. We picked his brain by asking his influences, favorite albums and thoughts on the recent Grammy Nominations. 

In this episode, Preston, Chris, and Jerrell review Shaw Calhoune's latest EP Mariana, Discuss the 2nd part of the Kanye West Drink Champs interview, The unfortunate murder of Young Dolph, Talk about the Silk Sonic Album, and What we've been listening to.

In this episode, Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima review Em-Cee's Honey Coated Hip-Hop, and discuss the latest news. Em-Cee Album Review (3:26) Missy Elliot receiving the walk of fame Hollywood star and if that award is still relevant today (1:36:29), Travis Scott Astroworld tragedy (1:46:30), Kanye West Drink Champs PT1 Episode (2:03:48), What Music We are listening to (2:25:14).

This episode Preston and Jerrell cover music news this week from the Random Call of Duty Sponsored Verzuz, New music from Dre yet to be released through Grand Theft Auto Games, Big Sean and Hit Boy's EP, and more!

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and Fatima speak with professional and award winning poet Brandon Leake. He talks about the concept of the latest poetry album Level he worked on with Black Chakra (11:50) battle rappers that inspired him (26:42), his experience with America's Got Talent for the first time (29:23), His favorite rappers (1:04:54), and naming those with 3 great albums in a ro...

In this episode Preston, Chris, Jerrell, and special guest Fatima review the masterful spoken word poetry project Level by Brandon Leake and Black Chakra.

In this episode we review Unregistered User's Album Caged City. We also discuss the R. Kelly verdict, MoneyBagg Yo getting 28 acres of land, NBA Young Boy having huge success yet blacklisted from YouTube and potential Verzuz with Jermaine Dupree and Puff Daddy.

In this episode, Preston, Chris, and Jerrell  Review KLVSS latest album titled Yessir, Talk about the Drake vs Michael Jackson debate, Karen Civil drama, Tory Lanez clearing his social media, Fugees reunion, and more!

In this episode we discuss who won the Fat Joe x Ja Rule Verzuz, and some new music that has released.

In this episode we review Drake's anticipated Certified Lover Boy and how it compares to Donda amidst the Kanye Beef.

We review Kanye West's long-anticipated album Donda.

Review for Planes II and some talk about Donda Stem Player, Kanye releasing Drakes address, Kendrick Lamar and more!

Album review for San Diego Rapper/Singer Festive. Also some conversations about Cassidy responding AGAIN to Tory Lanez and some discussions about Drake.

Our first featured guest. We chop it up about Dipset/Lox, Legends of Hip Hop, Royce v Lupe and Cassidy v Tory Lanez. Listen as Preston gets progressively drunk.

We recap on The Lox vs Dipset Verzuz battle and all the drama around it. Also discuss Da Baby being cancelled, Isaiah Rashad's latest album, and Nas' King Disease 2 rumored to release Friday.

Review for some cool guy rap. Lox v Dipset talk and more!

Teaser of next project we are reviewing. Some conversation about the XXL Freshman Cypher, Royce Da 5'9, Vic Mensa and more.

Album Review for a pair of NY Rappers and some music news