Music To Our Ears

How on earth did Chris Brown think he’d get away with bottling someone in the club - and does grainy CCTV prove he did it? Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss his suspended sentence - and the role of his vocal coach in the ruckus. Meanwhile, is Nicki Minaj really going all in on Donald Trump? The hosts react to her credentials to be the next US press secretary.  And in other news Jay-Z books himself the...

Following the passing of Sway Dasafo after a lengthy health battle, Miss Lou and Mr Drew share their personal memories of British rapper and what he meant to the scene. Despite “not doing politics”, this week, Ed Sheeran has found himself at the centre of a political storm after Robert Kraft had Macklemore booted off his US tour for saying 2 words he didn’t like. Does Ed deserve all the flack comi...

What on earth gives Fat Joe the right to fight for the right to check around the n-word? Miss Lou and Mr Drew tackle to Terror Squad’s awkward defence of using the term. Meanwhile Miss Lou gives her verdict on Why Did I Get Married Again?, which features the return of Jill Scott. Plus we celebrate the launch of the UK R&B chart  and look back at massive moments on stage in the UK for Jay-Z and...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou give a detailed verdict on the Donell Jones and Joe Thomas Verzuz - a heavyweight R&B clash that was heavily one-sided, but important for the culture! And as the Dolly Parton dies aged 80 they assess her iconic impact before looking back on the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah’s passing.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew review the past few weeks of a summer spent outside watching live music. They look back on a triumphant show for Donell Jones and Ginuwine before hitting the festival scene...First up is the Diaspora Calling! event, headlined by Lauryn Hill and featuring Wyclef and Erykah Badu. Then a soul fan's dream lineup on Day 2 of The Roots festival sees them take in artists includin...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou catch up with afro house DJ/producer/songwriter N:Fostell for this special episode.  The man formerly known as DJ Naughty discusses his funky house roots, his partnership with DJ Makten and the story behind the ICU Coco Jones remake going viral.  Also, he has his say on the  Krept criticism and Usher’s concert controversy, and plays “choose it or lose it” with some classic rec...

Miss Lou and Mr Drew countdown their favourite actors turned singers. Who are the greatest ever to make the leap from the screen to the charts. Does Zendaya top Ariana Grande? Who did it better: Eddie Murphy or Jamie Foxx?

Miss Lou and Mr Drew look back at one of the best R&B albums of all times - Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel is now 35 years and sounding as good as ever. Also there's a look at the latest from Jay-Z's concert dates, which are coming to London this September, on Beyonce's birthday.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew return from  watching Bruno Mars in Paris whilst battling with major Bad Bunny FOMO.  They also look at who holds the moral high ground in the India. Arie vs Yung Miami online clash over the hit of the summer, before looking back at Clive Davis legacy. Meanwhile Lauryn Hill collects her flowers at a sensational B.E.T. awards show and there’s time to reminisce on the 00s as B2K...

With World Cup fever taking over, Miss Lou and Mr Drew run the rule over the World Cup anthems from the official album. Plus, following Dame Dash’s awful diss record against Cam’ron and Jay-Z, is it time for him to quit the game? Also thoughts on the social media ban for under . *We’ve had to cut the audio from the clips of the World Cup anthem videos due to copyright rules* 00:00 World Cup Fever...

Mr Drew rides solo to deliver a tribute to MOBO founder and British black music legend, Kanya King who passed away on 3 June following a battle with colon cancer.  There’s a look back at Kanya’s legacy, how she’s impacted the scene through her work and what's next for MOBO following her passing. Support the pod by giving us a follow. Credits: Clip at the beginning of the episode is courtesy of...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou are joined by Death Row Records soul supremo, Charlie B Real - a man whose life has been an absolute movie! He talks coming up in the game and dishes out plenty of career and industry anecdotes including rejecting a contract with Dr Dre at 11, working with Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Whitney and the influence of his later father. He also breaks down the experience of working on...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou battle the heat to discuss some of the greatest formerly ‘big, fat, and heavy’ artists who went on to lose a ton of weight. This is off the back of Jazmine Sullivan wowing the crowd as she showed out on stage at an Ari Lennox concert. Apologies: We experienced audio challenges with this one. We hope you're still able to enjoy the pod and we’ll absolutely be back to our reg...

Miss Lou and Mr Drew get to unpacking Drake’s surprise triple album release: Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The OVO overlord is dominating the charts, the headlines and the music debates - so what are thoughts on the features, the music and the marketing behind the release? And with three artists taking inspiration from the Thriller album sleeve including Chris Brown the guys rate who did it...

Warning: This episode contains spoilers galore. If you've not yet seen the Michael movie, but are planning to, we recommend tuning into a different show and catching this one later. Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the biggest movie of the year…Antoine Fuqua’s, Michael brings to life the story of the iconic entertainer - through his nephew, Jaafar. This episode is here to break down everything in e...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into the AI video saga that has Elaine The Paine all wound up with Charlie Sloth and DJ AG. Meanwhile, Meg The Stallion pulls out of broadway with heartache, Ray-J makes more attention seeking claims and Victoria Beckham’s drops surprise playlist selections.   00:00 Introduction and initial thoughts on the 'Michael' movie 03:00 Victoria Beckham's Gap Play...

This week, Mr Drew and Miss Lou debate their top ‘coulda, woulda shoulda’ been band members famous groups...from Jodeci to the Spice Girls - where are they now ? And on the week  Kehlani releases the most anticipated of the year, B2K have a freaky fan encounter backstage.   

Miss Lou and Mr Drew question government motives for banning Kanye, plus discuss the fallout for Wireless. Will Usher and Chris Brown's R&B tour come to Europe, plus what are the hopes for the Michael biopic?

Live from their family city break, Mr Drew and Miss Lou stop off in Lugano, Switzerland, to share their views on the latest goings ons from the urban music world including…. why Gunna fans have been shelling out money to run alongside the trap star Chris Brown lipses up married woman at concert while husband watches with a new number 1 album out and an impending tour, (which will reach Europe) is...

Miss Lou and Mr Drew review  the best bits from the Tank and Tyrese Verzuz - including the moment that’s already spawned a classic meme, the various guest appearances and what's next. They also give it up to this year’s MOBO winners, and with the football World Cup coming up, it’s time to run the over anthems from 2 pre-tournament favourites. 00:00 Introduction and Brunch Vibes 02:55 Celebrati...

The big stories came from all angles this week… Jack Harlow has left people bemused with a sudden and dramatic genre pivot. Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss his plans to "get blacker”.  Meanwhile Brandy is making major moves but gets annoyed by Shyne, Mase and even her brother. And did Latto just drop  the hottest pregnancy reveal in hip-hop history? 00:20 The Elephant in the room 04:15 The State of U...

Miss Lou breaks down the 50 Cent vs T.I. social media beef with help from Mr Drew. Following the BAFTA controversy and Olivia Dean’s Brits success, are black people being disrespected? And finally, Ghetts receives his sentence.  00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Women 03:13 Brit Awards Highlights and Gender Representation 04:38 BAFTA Controversy and Media Accountability 10:06 The Sentencing of...

Miss Lou and Mr Drew break down the top t0 10 artists with unexpected side hustles - just because. There’s also time to run through a slew of newly released albums - including Bruno Mars The Romantic. New episode each week.... 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 05:32 Theatrical Experience: Deep Azure 15:25 New Album Releases and Reviews 24:20 Unexpected Side Hustles of Artists 25:20 The Joy o...

Mr Drew and Miss Lou come through with a post Valentine's special and reel off, among other things: the best songs to get busy to; the greatest heartbreak anthems and the most annoying love songs of all time. Plus, what's with all the damn Bad Bunny hate?

This week, Mr Drew and Miss Lou dive into highlights from the 68th Grammy Awards - an incredible cocktail of drama, bloopers, political statements and show-stopping performances. There's also a nostalgic look back at a small sample of hits from Sly Dunbar's monumental career as the reggae legend passes. And...is Ray-J being a touch dramatic again, or is the end near? Subscribe on the socia...