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Premo & Shiki catch up and discuss Vince Staples new album "Cry Baby" since leaving Def Jam and its relevance in today's social climate. Staples takes full stock of his creative freedom with a departure into an alternative rock lane giving his fans something completely new.

Shiki and Premo contextualizes JAY-Z's freestyle at The Roots Picnic and music reviews from Freddie Gibbs, Lucki, Tank and the Bangas and Houston-based rapper, reggie.

WE BACK! Shiki & Premo catch up on big music releases from Isaiah Rashad, Drake, Kehlani and more. Also, Premo speaks to representation in hip-hop media and Shiki delves into A.I music creation.

How does an environment inform a culture? Shiki & Premo talk about the new GQ feature on Jaÿ Z as he weighs in on the last year of his life and where his life as he sits at the forefront of American culture. They also discuss Elmiene's new project, Ye' finally putting his 2025 album on streaming platforms. This one's for your consideration.

Shiki's dives into his current reading list of notable authors and titles. They catch up on current gossip coming out of the NBA in New Orleans. Later, they talk about new music from The Scythe, Gnarls Barkley, and GENA.

What's the line between culture and commercial exploitation? Premo and Shiki discuss what does that look like from artists and trendsetters. Shiki runs through a lightning round of hot topics currently circulating as well as new music releases and what's on the way.

Shiki & Premo catch up on new music from J. Cole, Jill Scott, Willow and the Benito Bowl performance. And, the go through a deep dive review of the media analysis of Black American media.

Shiki & Premo discuss AI chat bots, Ari Lennox new album and the importance of engaging your audience.

What's it really mean to be king? Shiki and Premo discuss upcoming new music releases from Jill Scott, J. Cole and A$AP Rocky. They also talk what they love about music today.

Shiki & Premo talk their top 10 albums of 2025 across genres and music culture.

Shiki & Premo chop it up about new music from Big K.R.I.T, the documentary and up and coming R&B music releases of 2025.

The music that shapes us determines how we shape the world around us.

We are having fun with this one. We talking about artistic creativity and what's going on in hip-hop music today. No favorites, just facts!

Recorded earlier this year, this episode features Premo and Shiki discussing new underground artists, navigating the music industry and some audio homework.

Something to get us started. Recorded earlier this shit, this is just an introduction.