808's & Cold Takes

We recently got invited out to Sunroom Studios in Tempe to sit down with an energetic multi-genre band called ¡Mucha Lucha! Currently based in Phoenix, these guys make catchy music blending different sounds and influences from across the Sonoran Desert. Their latest single, No Sé, was released in March of this year.  Thank you so much to ¡Mucha Lucha! for taking the time to hang out and chat with...

In light of the life-altering triple album release from the mob boss of Toronto himself, we decided to subject ourselves to the FULL album discography of the world's coldest living human.. enjoy!! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

The definitive in-depth review and retrospective of the legendary Mississippi duo.. Rae Sremmurd!! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Kicking off our first studio interview of 2026, we are joined by Dinosaur Computer! These guys are a music and art collective based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their debut album, Loud Mouth+, released in September of last year and features tons of catchy indie/alternative rock tunes. Talking with us today is the founder and frontman of Dinosaur Computer, Chino Quentin. In this interview, we dive into the...

808’s After Dark returns with some very special returning guests: Wrthcr8ting!! This time we have the entire Wrth crew joining us just days before their annual Wrthfest performance at the Nile Underground that took place last month.  Enjoy our mind boggling banter about super-aids, J-Cole meals, favorite Transformers/Marvel fight scenes, favorite films of 2025, and more!  Wrthfest recap  https://w...

LaRussell & Jack Harlow controversies, random dark U.S. history, biopics, ranking Kendrick albums, Baby Keem's new album, and more! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Our review of the long awaited "final" album from J. Cole: The Fall-Off!!   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Favorite albums, songs, beats, and features from 2025! Featuring special guests and good friends of the show, Rorvis and Ronin!! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

The first episode of Artistpalooza in about 4 years!! Don't Be Dumb by A$AP Rocky album review, plus our reviews of his entire discography.  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Fetty Wap's Self Titled classic album review, 2010's hip hop mount rushmore, NFL playoffs, and fun laughs with good friend of the show, Jacob from @sessionswjam   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

New Years banter, Grammy predictions, 21 Savage album review, Tarantino movies, and our feelings on music in the 2020's.  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Happy Holidays!! Our Annual Christmas Special returns, and we're gonna be switching and shaking around things this time. This year, we'll be tier ranking some of the most iconic Christmas films of all; including Elf, The Grinch, Polar Express, Home Alone, and many more. Don't forget Tim Allen's knockout classic, The Santa Clause (808s fan favorite). So you better sit back, get...

E-40 is a living Bay Area icon and boasts a catalog of around 28 albums. Today, we're going to travel back in time and break down this west coast legend's gigantic discography. Minds will be blown, laughs will be shared, and speakers will be blown the f**k out. Enjoy our deep dive into the world and musical stylings of E-40.  Bray's E-40 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4...

Wicked 2 review, Pitbull vs Flo Rida, frat rap Mac Miller, and our rankings of the highly esteemed and critically acclaimed coworker rappers from the likes of Dax, Tom Macdonald, MGK, Tech N9ne, Joyner Lucas, NF, and more!  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

If you were stuck on an island and could only have 5 hip-hop songs to listen to forever what would they be? Joining us today is good friend of the show and fellow hip hop enthusiast, Mitch! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Happy Halloween!! We would like to welcome you to a very special episode of 808s & Cold Takes, in which many drinks will be had and many stupid things will be said. Alongside us today are special recurring guests, Maxito and Kadreau of S.A.M.N X.  Join us as we discuss all the diabolical things we would do for money, the life changing duality of "bros before h**s", eliminating certai...

RIP D’Angelo, Downfall of Young Thug, Revisiting Old Takes, Just Blaze vs Swizz Beats, and saying goodbye to our studio for now :(  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Catching up, Slept on Albums, Christopher Nolan using AI, and Kid Cudi is RETIRING?!?! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick, Rap songs about sex, Guilty pleasure Drake songs, and then artist Glaze hour.  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Ranting off one album wonders, Jeremih vs Ty Dolla $ign, and Cardi B talk in 2025. Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

The man that never stops smiling, voted the most likely to win in a twerk off against his S.A.M.N X brothers, former child model, occasionally makes music.. introducing.. FULLCOURTPLUTO f.k.a Smiley Love Saint!! Join us as we dive into FULLCOURTPLUTO's roots in music & modeling, his family legacy in the music industry, and his new works with the rising rap group S.A.M.N X. Check out FULLC...

And now to introduce our very special guests, the leaders of the "Soon To Take Over The World Movement" (STTOW), coming in with unforgettable smiles, backflips, crowd surfings, AND their very own fashion, everyone know they been the goats.. give it up for Ming, Sid, George, and Tim Jewls of ETC!!  For our 10th and final episode of Season 2, Tim Jewls invited us out to Kamp Recording Stud...

And now to introduce our very special guest, she’s been bringing in sounds from all corners of the globe to the Phoenix Valley since 2022, it’s the one and only.. Jo!!  Join us as we discuss Jo's path to becoming a DJ, the diverse cultural influences behind her sound, and her many residencies across the Phoenix club scene.  Check out DJ Jojo & her work! https://www.instagram.com/theonenon...

And now to introduce our very special guest who’s been dropping gems since 2015, hailing from Brownsville Brooklyn, with 2 albums, 25 singles, and 1 EP.. it’s the one and only.. Kev the Pope!!! Join us as we dive into Kev's early beginnings into music, his many traveling experiences around the world, and his time being mentored by the late hip hop legend, Sean Price.  Check out Kev the Pope &...

And now to introduce our very special guest, this professional photographer has shot photos for as many different forms of media that you can think of, he holds the world record for being the biggest fan of Bad Bunny and Playboi Carti, a member of Steelers Nation and Pokémon enthusiast.. give it up, for Maxito!!  Join us as we discuss Maxito's journey into photography, favorite musical artist...