Bars, Rhymes & Life

This week we are deciphering one the the GOATs of our generation Kendrick Lamar's FEAR off the unbelievable album DAMN. Abhi goes down a huge rabbit hole regarding his favourite artist. Alan relates to inherited stressors children can obtain from their parents...

This week we break down the extremely talented artist Erick The Architect and his beautiful track Die 4 U. Abhi explains how this song is helping him heal after feeling down. Alan just shows why he will always be Abhi's DAWWWG 4 life. (Can you tell this description was written by me! (Abhi))

This week's track is by Run the Jewels - Close your eyes.  Abhi explains why Crookin ain't easy and why this track is overwhelmingly RAW even for him! Alan outlines why he thinks people are not inherently good or inherently bad...

This week we break down the extremely talented artists NF and Hopsin with their track Lost. Alan wonders why our brains draw us to negativity when it comes to memories. Abhi uses NF's lyrics to paint his own personal canvas.

This week we re-visit Blackstar, this time with the track Thieves in the Night. Alan explains how he got schooled by Mary! Abhi wants to tell the listeners to stop hiding their face...

This week we break down Russ and KXNG Crooked, Stockholm Syndrome. Abhi shares his frustration with the U.K as a whole and a heartbreaking story about a friend. Alan tries to explain why he can't remember sitting on an elephant when he was five.

This week we break down the dope artist that is Aesop Rock. Abhi calls himself out on his purchases of gold chains while Alan drops knowledge about the myth of Sisyphus.

This week we re-visit a favourite artist of ours, Noname and her incredible track Rainforest. Alan teaches Abhi what Hectobillionaire means. Abhi tries to use organs to explain how companies are manipulating the term "Carbon neutral".

This week we break down a G.O.A.T of the new generation, J. Cole and his track False Prophets. Abhi remembers when he heard Cole on 'The Warm Up'. Alan describes a new universal law to live by - Kanye's Law!

This week we explore the track Dadbod by the fire artist Logic. Alan explains why it is so hard to learn from past mistakes, while Abhi loses his marbles over paper towels.

This week we have our first track from one of the G.O.A.Ts Tupac. Abhi explains how Pac was woke before "being woke" was even a thing, Alan explains how asking questions is fundamental to any type of growth. 

This week we are back at it again with MF DOOM. Abhi has his pharmaceutical knowledge tested while Alan gives us reason to believe he would be brilliant at Jeopardy. Make sure you stay till the end of the episode as Abhi and Alan have a little ask from the listeners.

This week we explore the opening track of the Flower Boy album from incredible artist Tyler, the Creator. Alan explains why it's important to enjoy things, not just be good at them. Abhi wants to express to all the listeners why you should check yourself if you ever feel alone...

This week we check out Smokeout 99 by Audio Push. Alan talks about getting lost in the art, and Abhi talks about getting lost in a phone call.

This week we check out the song that made teenagers everywhere fill their cars with sub-woofers, 'Hip Hop' by Dead Prez. Alan reflects on moral panics in music. And Abhi talks about the therapeutic power of R'n'B.

This week we explore another GOAT of Hip Hop Nas and his incredible track The World is Yours. Abhi tells us why NBA Street Vol 2 is the greatest basketball game of all time, Alan asks if Scarface is the most influential film in Hip Hop?

This week we take a look at 'All Falls Down' from Kanye's legendary debut album The College Dropout. Just in time for Black Friday, Abhi reflects on buying things he doesn't need, and Alan finds out what's more expensive, a Lexus or Alexis.

This week we're back with another incredible track from Lupe Fiasco: Little Death. Alan wonders if he should be eating 'more mercifully murdered Pisces', while Abhi learns a little French.

Alan explains why emptiness is actually the biggest flex. Abhi gets a little confused between the terms peeling and cutting, which makes him feel like a "Kentucky fried Idiot"... 

This week we break down the track Slow Down Gandhi, by the dope lyricist Sage Francis. Alan gets up on his soapbox and Abhi talks about the risks of being a whistle-blower. 

This week we check out Quicksand by Yancey Boys feat Common. Alan talks about learning to the play guitar, while Abhi talks about learning how to escape from quicksand.

This week we break down the VIBEY track 1999 by Common ft Sadat X. Abhi explains how Common helped him formulate what a meaningful relationship should look like. Alan explains why he isn't a fan of Range Rovers

This week we check out Insomniac Dreaming by A.Dd+. Alan issues an official apology to his high-school English teacher. And Abhi explains why being in the "limelight" for too long might make you bitter.

This week on Bars, Rhymes and Life we break down Self by the incredible artist Noname. Abhi explains why this track HAS to be on your late-night drive list. And Alan apologises for screening your call.

This week on Bars, Rhymes & Life we give our takes on the track Good Kid by one of the G.O.A.T MCs...... Kendrick Lamar. Abhi explains the genesis of Bars, Rhymes & Life while Alan talks about the sad reality of police violence.