Bars, Rhymes & Life

This week we check out Fight the Power by Public Enemy. Abhi talks about the power of free speech. Alan talks about the power of protest.

This week we check out Prisoner 1 & 2 by Lupe Fiasco. Abhi breaks down one of his favourite choruses. Alan has a bone to pick with Billboard.

This week we check out Dead Presidents II by Jay-Z. Alan explains why this album is one of his desert island discs. Abhi thinks it's politics as usual in the UK. 

This week we check out When Tony Met Sosa by Benny The Butcher. Abhi stays true to himself. Alan looks for role models in mobster films. 

This week we check out Illuminate by Ab-Soul. Alan remembers a trip to Amsterdam. Abhi talks about surpassing your idols.

This week we check out Dedicated by Nas. Abhi talks about erasing vices. Alan shares 'three' rules to live by.

This week we check out Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean. Alan solves inequality by mispronouncing things. Abhi remembers a smoke-filled car with no wheels.

This week we check out Boom by Royce Da 5'9". Alan explains why you can't replace an icon. Abhi reflects on how where you come from influences how you're percieved.

This week we check out Aquamarine by Dangermouse and Black Thought. Alan recalls the story of the scorpion and the frog. Black Thought makes Abhi reframe his outlook for 2023.

This week we check out Exhibit A (Transformations) by Jay Electronica. Alan sees life as a series of dice rolls. Abhi explains what we can learn from the most powerful chess piece. 

This week we check out Nas Is Like by Nas. Abhi explains why compliments are better than jealousy. Alan reflects on the value of making history.

This week we check out Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep. Abhi finds out some odd ways to die. Alan shares his favourite threat in hip hop.

This week we check out Contact by Caleborate ft. Kota the Friend. Abhi reflects on past sins. Alan tries to dig himself out of a hole.

This week we check out Stakes Is High by De La Soul. Abhi wonders if he's spreading himself too thin. Alan learns about the origins of Insta.

This week we check out Children of the Internet by Future Utopia and Joey Bada$$. Abhi talks about the rise of Facebook. Alan remembers the summer of Pokemon Go. 

This week we check out Father Time by Kendrick Lamar ft Sampha. Abhi highlights the importance of breaking down barriers. Alan decides that winning isn't everything.

This week we check out Charlie Brown by ScienZe ft Blu. Alan wonders how much nostalgia is too much. Abhi reveals the true love of his life.

This week we check out The People by Common. Alan wonders what makes people enjoy music. Abhi wonders what makes people enjoy dog yoga.

This week we check out Busker Flow by Kofi Stone. Alan finds new ways to win. Abhi wonders what his old Pokemon cards are worth today.

This week we check out Can I Watch by Viktor Vaughn. Alan remembers staying out past curfew. Abhi remembers his first designer clothes.

This week we check out Reality Check by Noname. Abhi talks about how to grow when you're comfortable. Alan shares his best gaming strategy.

This week we check out Broken Mirror by Jon Connor. Alan is glad he didn't peak in high school. Abhi is glad he didn't become two different people at uni.

This week we check out Walk On By by Thundercat. Abhi compares street politics and office politics. Alan wonders if he can trust his own memory.

This week we check out Cool Grey 11s by Marlon Craft. Abhi decides to be more present. Alan reflects on the paradox of being powerful and powerless.

This week we check out Ooh La La by Run The Jewels. Abhi wonders if we all need to embrace a bit of chaos. Alan wonders if we'd be better off with a 9-year-old King.