Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY

Shout out to the 100 Percenters! Today's episode of Empty Crates has the guys sharing two of their favorite albums and offering them up for critiques from the other, with interesting results. After explaining why they're off the Drake vs. Everybody shenanigans for now ( 6:04 ), the guys dive into "Blackout!" , one of ELJAY's favorite all-time albums from Method Man and Redman ( 24:28 ) before swit...

In today's episode of Empty Crates- oh, what's that? We missed an episode? Yeah, we'll come back to that. Like we were saying, for today's episode, the guys address the Drake / Rick Ross back and forth (11:56) before getting into the actual music for this week. SiR's "Heavy" is a surprising entry into one of the guy's favorites of the year (33:45), and Buddy's...

The Bracket Madness continues with today's episode of Empty Crates! Today's tourney is the best one the guys has ever hosted, with the conversations getting intense when the story raps come to the forefront (38:34). Outside of that, the guys jump around from several topics that you'll enjoy. Just keep in mind this episode was recorded pre-J. Cole response... As a heads up, our friend Sylvan Lacue...

It's been an interesting music week, to say the least. The guys at Empty Crates tackle the new Future and Metro Boomin album ( 22:40 ) and, of course, that verse from Kendrick Lamar and what it means for its intended targets, Drake and J. Cole . The guys then continue their March Madness Music Bracket to dissect and crown the best rap feature ( 89:15 ). Of course there's much more to discuss here,...

Welcome back to the Empty Crates podcast. After taking a week to recover from sickness, the guys return to discuss Cole Bennett / Lyrical Lemonade's "All Is Yellow" that showcases literally too many artists to count (16:21). They then break into the Empty Crates Producer Tourney for 2024, with names such as Hi-Tek, Mannie Fresh, 40, Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and much, much more (60:06). Enjoy this week'...

A few important announcements on today's episode, including the introduction of the Empty Crates PODTRACKS, a weekly playlist to accent the songs mentioned throughout that week's drop ( 35:16 ), and in the spirit of March Madness, we're launching an E.C. Tourney Series that starts...well, now! (13:20) As for the topics for this week, it's a full crate this time with a quick dive into Dizzy Wright'...

Here's a jam-packed episode for the 100 percenters to sink into. The main topics? The guys have a personal revelation thanks to the new Kid CuDi album, " Insano (Nitro Mega)" ( 15:32 ), they revisit the militant theme via Dead Prez ' debut, "Let's Get Free " ( 42:00 ), and they discuss artists who's had undeniable 3-Album Runs ( 77:26 ). For the 100 Percenters, however? This is arguably the most d...

Today’s episode had multiple titles, but we think you’ll agree with what we’ve come up with for today’s entry for Empty Crates. Here’s the main stuff; the guys look back at the Grammy-award winning album from Killer Mike (19:26) , Rapper Big Pooh’s “To Dream In Color”, an album that genuinely caught us by surprise ( 65:03 ), and come to the defense of the homie Cutt Dogg’s thoughts about one of hi...

There’s some things to discuss before we run dry on today’s episode of Empty Crates , and it’s only right we bring in the homie Hashim aka Paul for a three-man weave to address Kanye and Ty$’s Vultures ( 25:03 ) and Usher’s latest album and newest attempt to cash out on his SuperBowl success, Coming Home ( 54:44 ). We also read your comments for the Jay-Z elimination chamber live ( 86:35 ) before...

It’s time to check through more Empty Crates, as the guys return with what they thought would be a light week. The main stops today? The Grammys - and all that includes (34:18) , the latest from Alchemist and Hit-Boy , Theodore and Andre ( 73:57 ), and a revisit to the first Boyz N Da Hood album to see how it’s aged ( 82:24 ). As the 100% know, the fun is in the journey. This one has the guys addr...

The Empty Crates are full of topics today, and it starts off with the guys reaction to the Megan The Stallion and Nicki Minaj back and forth, or rather, the lack thereof (11:36). After some quick topics and a KRIT-ical correction from Gut (30:51), the guys talk about Benny The Butcher's Def Jam debut, "Everybody Can't Go" (34:10) before transitioning to the biggest mixup of the year... a surprise...

Another week, another entry for the Empty Crates ! Today’s main topics include a visit to the past to talk about the highly regarded album “ Criminal Minded ” from Boogie Down Productions - aka KRS-One and Scott La Rock ( 25:18 ), the confusing lane of Lil’ Dicky and his new album/soundtrack “ Penith ” ( 52:50 ), and the general thoughts on Big KRIT’s latest “ Regardless It’s Still Timeless” EP (...

This may be the longest episode of Empty Crates we've done, but it makes sense when you press play! Today's episode hits on several topics and artists, such as Canibus, Vince Staples, T.I., the progressiveness of the Powerpuff Girls, Briscoe's warpath on IG, and much more, but the main topics? Kid Cudi's surprisingly fun ' INSANO ' album (15:07), 21 Savage's proper deve...

Here's something that won't happen often - a DOUBLE UPLOAD week, in order to catch up on the week we missed. On this episode, the guys give their thoughts on the ever-shortening Conductor Machine project from Conway the Machine and Conductor Williams (11:51). Afterwards, they dive into their respective homework assignments, with ELJAY listening to Silkk The Shocker's ' Charge It 2 Da Game ' and Gu...

It's a DOUBLE UPLOAD week, and here's the second one! Today's episode is chaotic, from a Lion King tangent that spirals into something else, to someone sympathizing with Common's chicken story on Big Sean's 'Detroit' project, to a story about someone's Dad finding their hidden music stash, this is one of those episodes you should play from start to finish. The main topics today, however? Westside...

Thank you for your patience. Empty Crates returns, and after a quick explanation for the hiatus from ELJAY, the guys get right back to discussing the things they missed, starting with the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop's Grammy celebration (13:38) and much more. The guys also discuss a few albums, such as their thoughts on Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday 2" (42:25), the surprise review of Gucci Mane and B...

Objectively speaking, this feels like another conversation between friends, but that's how we prefer it. Today's episode has the guys running through a few random things from the week (7:05) , such as the bet between Don Trip and Starlito, if Kanye and Ty$' collaboration album is actually going to drop Friday (we wouldn't place money on that), and an artist we wouldn't dare list here for ANY reaso...

We covered a lot of new music last week, so it's only right we talk about the most accurately compiled list of all time in 2023... Spotify's Wrapped! The guys discuss how right/wrong their lists turned out (9:09), then they give the nod to their favorite projects of the year (59:33) and who they want to hear from in 2024 (89:05). But as always, there's several detours and random moments for you to...

In today's episode, the homie Paul (Hashim) hitches a ride for the entire episode and chaos immediately ensues on an unrated scale. Music-wise, the guys dive into Busta Rhyme's latest album release, "BlockBusta", which is executive produced by Pharrell, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz (5:14). They also take time to show appreciation, perspective, and their respective tin-foil theories on Little Brother...

We picked a good time to start a podcast, huh? Episode 2 is LOADED with topics for your enjoyment. Andre 3000's "New Blue Sun" is out, and the guys address if that helps or hurts his chances in the G.O.A.T conversation...and if people are giving him too much credit (2:15). The guys also give their thoughts on Drake's latest "Scary Hours" drop (24:41), Lil' Wayne and 2 Chainz' "Welcome 2 Collegrove...

In the official first episode of this thing they've created, D Gut and K1NG ELJAY introduce what's actually happening (0:00), they break down the science behind Nas and the "math" themes in his music (5:18), and somehow get through an elimination game featuring nine classic albums (17:58). And, since at the time, the podcast still didn't have a name, they decided to brainstorm that live, too (56:2...