Don't overthink it podcast

Back with another episode. In this episode, I am joined by Cordell, who starts off the episode and having a conversation about his new Mixed tape. We discuss the length of it, and the process it takes, and the sacrifice that it takes to be in this music game. We’ve been getting into a conversation about fatherhood, and the balance between being a parent & a creative. Vinny later jumps on and add t...

After losing the vocals to the episode we recorded the day before, we decided to record the very next day. Dula came to the crib and we started off talking out about hip-hop samples by Pete Rock & his production on remixes back then. We then get into talking about How New Yorkers are able to hand down public housing apartments to their children without the rent increasing. We then get into a conve...

Pardon the delay. Had some technical difficulty with my broadcaster, which is what I used to record my episodes so I hadn’t put out an episode last week. This episode was recorded two weeks ago right before the roots picnic. I was joined by Vin Rock and we discussed TV shows for the most part. We got to punisher killshot as well as the daredevil season finale. Of course I had Vinny on to pick his...

Although the Celtics didn’t get to the next round, Dula and myself have a conversation about the New York Knicks. We call de Los cousin Ant to get a feel for the vibe in New York City. A lot of jokes. Quick episode. We touch on a couple of other topics and show some appreciation to Preston on his premiere of the Harrisburg movie.

Late in the week, but we always deliver. In this episode, Dula and myself review the Kevin Hart roast and all it’s glory and ups & downs. We then have a conversation about the back-and-forth between Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg that occurred earlier in the week on ERL. We then call Tajheem( our official OVO spokesperson) and discuss the surprise Three album drop of Drake, which is the talk of the...

In this episode, we start off with Dula. Having a hard time. Dealing with the Boston Celtics. Losing game. Seven in the NBA finals. We then go into celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Kendrick, Drake Battle and our opinions on it now. In hindsight. We then give a quick and prompt to Michael Jackson. Review more of the person rather than the movie. We also discussed Markt on Hill and Joe Bu...

Thank you. Everybody who continues to listen. This is a nice quick episode for all of you. In this episode. We review my first experience at an NBA playoff game. Dula and myself and his brother-in-law and nephew. All went to see Game four of the NBA finals. Celtics versus the 76ers in Philadelphia, of course. We went dressed in full Celtics attire and thought we were going to get slaughtered. To t...

On this episode, I am joined by Bruce and we start off discussing the release date of the anticipated iceman album by Drake. We give our thoughts on the rollout and then we discuss other rollouts for hiphop albums in the past. We then get into a discussion about artist who signed other artist and which ones made it and which ones did not. Hip-hop conversation is a quick discussion about the war An...

And this episode I am joined by Dula’s nephew Tajheem to have a hip-hop conversation. Being that he is almost 20 years younger than us, we have a generational discussion and discuss what he likes and how he listens to hip-hop versus the way we normally would. We have a nice interesting conversation about Drake and Jay-Z and it’s a totally different perspective from somebody younger that you wouldn...

In this episode, I am joined by Cordell and Vinny. We start off talking about hip-hop maturing and how it should sound being in your 40s. We then for some odd reason fell into talking about the Drake and Kendrick beef and whether Drake should continue with the lawsuit or not. We also have a conversation about lyricist and ghostwriters and whether it really matters or not. Then: SPOILER ALERT!!! Vi...

Consistency is key. And this episode Dula, and myself are joined by Jonathan AKA @Ethos Decorum. Fellow creative and a clothing enthusiast, we discuss hip-hop clothing brands as well as the differences in fashions and dress codes by states. Of course hip-hop comes into the conversation and we discuss music taste being that he’s from the Maryland/DC area. As creatives, we all seem to enjoy comics 9...

Wow. 200th episode. Thank you to everybody who’s ever listened commented followed, etc. Keeping this thing going I celebrate my 200th episode with my guys Vinny, Bruce, & LL Cordell. In this episode, we start off with Vinny’s Washington DC adventures at the comic con. We then take a topic that Rory and Mal had in regards to worst classic albums. Reef hustle then jumps on and gives us some exclusiv...

In this episode, Dula and myself go over our trip to New York. Actually, it was both of our first time being in a story of Queens. Thank you to CARLOS from classic material. Who invited us to A Biggie Smalls vinyl party at connect sports lounge in Astoria Queens on Steinway. We met many a hip-hop legend as well as brought one of our own. We even discussed Michael B Jordan and him winning the Oscar...

In this episode, Cordell, Vinny, and myself have a debate on which album was better. Life after death or ready to die. Both classics, but we give our opinions on why each one is our favorite. Cordell loves having these conversations, and I figured it was a good topic, so why not. We then discuss season Two of Paradise. So far. Hence spoiler alerts, so if you haven’t seen any episode yet. I don’t l...

In this episode, I recap my birthday weekend. Another trip around the sun. Dula and Myself Start Off With our trip to Lancaster PA to see CL Smooth and everything that that entailed. I also got a surprise concert in Philly to see Miguel. Thanks to Wifey. We even discussed the now infamous Tourette’s gate. Quick episode for those who don’t like listening to Long. Drawnout podcast. Enjoy.

This episode was a long time coming. I met this gentleman a year ago at a comic book convention and his story is very interesting to say the least. From working at the Source to doing the interior for a private jet for Céline Dion, Chris AKA no_continues on Instagram Concepcion Has an amazing story. Dula and Myself get a lot of questions. From his early beginnings in the Bronx to moving to Florida...

This was a good episode. I was joined by Cordell, Bruce, and Vinny, and we started off discussing Makaveli and Me against the world and comparing and contrasting those albums. After that, we then got into the topic at hand, which is what is the album that you heard that made you fully invested into this hip-hop culture. We go around the room and get our takes and opinions. After that Dula calls in...

Very inspirational episode. Dula and myself had the pleasure of interviewing a creative and motivated retired street pharmacist turned movie, Director, actor, and author. Luc Stephen is a Haitian born Jamaica Queens (by way of Boston) entrepreneur creative who has an amazing story. We talk about his beginnings in Boston, Massachusetts. Then moving to Jamaica Queens in High School. We talk about th...

In this episode, Dula and I made a new friend. Fellow podcast er, MC , creative Rich Notch is on the podcast. We have discussions about traditional hip-hop as well as his upbringing and motivation. We also have an interesting Marsha Ambrosia story. We also get into his transition into podcasting, as well as The good old hip-hop discussion. You can see his show on YouTube simply type in tall genius...

If you know me, you know that I have never been a sports type of Dude. In this episode Dula & his cousin Anthony, and his friend Mane, all New Yorkers, and sports fanatics. Try to convince me, or get to the bottom of why I’m not invested in sports or really care about it at all. They tried to have an intervention, if you will. I even call my Brother to assist. Totally funny conversation. Lots of N...

In this episode, Dula and myself begin talking about our trip to the Bronx for George Bell AKA King George’s birthday party. 80s and 90s themed to the nines with classic 90s guests, etc. We then have a conversation about Will Smith and his legacy, as well as spiraling off into a bunch of different HipHop conversations regarding producers and production. Like we always do. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Dula and myself interview a creative who I have been watching for years. Carlos a.k.a. @CLASSICMATERIALNY on Instagram has been inspiring me with his East Coast hip-hop inspired clothing. From hats hoodies shirts inspired by retro hip-hop, Carlos has done it all. We get his origin stories and exchange how him and Dula are 6° of separation from a lot of people. We also get a great s...

In this episode, I am joined by Lynn, Massachusetts very own Jeff Porter. Restart off with basically a hip-hop conversation, likes, dislikes, etc. We talk about the Boston hip-hop scene as well as trade a few stories. From Meeting, DJ Premier to live shows to his rap influences, we covered all. Great conversation with a good MC. And you get to hear some of his music on this episode. Enjoy.

In this episode, Dula and myself start off by giving CAM’RON flowers for his longevity and having a discussion about publishing and we use Sir-mix-a-lot as the perfect example of why you should own your record. We then get into the age Old(pun intended)age-ism conversation as far as slang & clothing etc.. We then take a turn and start talking about lineage and the slave trade and the drug trade in...

In this episode, Dula and I run down a list of artist that we were just certain they were going to blow up on the rap scene, but never did. Whether it was because of intangibles or no label support, these artist just had extreme potential and never reached their zenith . We also go down the rabbit hole of rap crews that had the star rapper as the head of the label and how many artists have failed...