New Old Heads Podcast

The New Old Heads episode 244 had discussions on Tyler, The Creator saying that Westside Gunn inspired him to rap again, a potential Verzuz between Sigel and NORE (and Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat), and what constitutes an underrated music producer (and who is one).  2:40 Chauvin sentencing 13:16 Producers being underrated 30:00 Tyler The Creator got inspiration from Westside Gunn 47:20 Verzuz: Bob...

The New Old Heads episode 243 had discussions on streaming services not paying enough, the most influential from the West Coast, the Dungeon opening up for Air B&B, and Usher telling T-Pain that he ruined music for real singers. 2:05 Streaming Pay Rates: will they improve? 20:55 Most influential from the West Coast 38:20 Big Boi opening up the Dungeon as Air B&B? 52:37 T-Pain's depres...

The New Old Heads episode 242 featuring conversations on Cee-Lo's management and label suggesting he not lose weight, the most influential hip hop act(s) from the Midwest, the best hip hop trilogies (albums/projects), and giving Pharrell his flowers.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 241 had discussions on favorite video game consoles, YouTube paying out $4 billion to the music industry and their future, Migos saying they championed rapping about nothing, and who the biggest influence from the south is in hip hop.  Favorite gaming console 1:35  YouTube $4 Billion to Music Industry 14:30 Migos popularized "nothing" rap 30:30 Partners 39:40 Mo...

The New Old Heads episode 240 had talks on the rumor of a Jay-Z and Nas album and what it would/could sound like, Punch from TDE's Mount Rushmore list of different time periods, the Stop Asian Hate rap song, and Pusha T saying he's lost endorsement deals because he has rapped about drugs.  2:30 Jay-Z, Nas rumors 16:00 TDE's Punch's Mount Rushmore by era 38:25 Stop Asian Hate gr...

The New Old Heads episode 239 talked the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, The Alchemist & Earl's alleged secret album, Charlamagne apologizing to Kwame, and 9th Wonder's new Long Island University gig.  Support the show

NOH 238 | "Time to sit back and unwind." The New Old Heads episode 238 talked about the Joe Budden podcast fiasco where he fired his co-hosts, Fat Joe saying that DJ Khaled is like Quincy Jones, and "Summertime" by Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff being a perfect hip hop song.  2:48 Do we believe in ghosts? 11:45 Joe Budden fires co-hosts 39:50 Fat Joes says Khaled is Quincy 57:2...

The New Old Heads episode 237 talked about aliens, J Cole his features and retirement, Donald Glover talking about art cancellation, and T Pain saying that people that like rap don't like lyrics anymore.  2:47 Aliens 15:45 J Cole Retirement & Features 31:30 Beats More Important Than Lyrics? 47:33 Partners 48:20 Donald Glover talks Boring Art Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 236 talked about DJ Quik burning his Death Row check and if we were surprised he wasn't getting credits, Pharrell saying that the major label system needs to change, and going back and looking at some of the questionable R&B lyrics from the past.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 235 talked TMNT2 vs. Mortal Kombat, the death of Shock G and his legacy, Kendrick Lamar potentially returning soon and if the time gap will affect his career, and Freddie Gibbs sharing the hotel clerk having a breakdown video and fallout from it.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 234 had talks on Black Rob, Diddy being defended by Cormega, the difference between groups/bands in different eras, if MAGA rap will be a new trend, and the hits in the stream era.  Support the show

The New Old Heads Podcast episode 233 had talks on Diddy's letter to corporate America, the "outrage" over Kid Cudi wearing a dress in tribute to Kurt Cobain on SNL, and DMX passing away.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 232 had talks on Funkmaster Flex saying that DMX's music industry friends should have helped him more, if Nipsey Hussle's "Marathon Continues" is no longer a thing, and YG's 2014 song being censored by YouTube for alleged Chinese language deemed inappropriate.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 231 had talks on Lil Nas X's controversial video of him dancing on the devil, Melle Mell's comments on what it takes to be great in hip hop, and Tupac's legacy.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 230 talked about Lil Mama wanting to be the "voice" for heterosexuals, Melle Mel saying that hip hop itself is cultural appropriation, and Joey Bada$$ saying that social distancing is inhumane.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 229 talked about the 2021 Grammys, including them not spelling DOOM's name in all caps, as well as Skyzoo's legacy.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 228 talked about Nas saying nobody gets out of hip hop unscathed, Bruno Mars addressing allegations of him being a cultural appropriator, and Akademics saying Jay-Z uses "black-owned" as a bait and switch tactic.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 227 talked on Live Nation's CEO saying that festivals will probably be back mid summer, Yo! MTV Raps and The Source Awards potentially coming back in the near future, and The Game/Fat Joe and other rappers scamming up-and-coming rappers to be on mixtape playlists.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 226 had talks on Prince Markie Dee dying and the Fat Boys, Kid from Kid 'N Play saying newer artists sound more alike than his era, Atlanta's recent string of violence, and Meek Mill's rap lines about Kobe's death.  Support the show

The New Old Heads Podcast episode 225 had talks on the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame's latest inductees and its relevancy, Judas and the Black Messiah's sound track and how well it was put together and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 224 talked about Chika's comments on women rappers being doper than men and it being hard for them, Just Blaze talking about Puff and the difference between a producer and a beat maker, and Joe Budden taking a role at Patreon and releasing exclusive content there.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 223 talked about Clubhouse and its short term success with creatives, Bob James and 9th Wonder's interview with Tracklib and if we think the service will take off, and Madlib's comments about expecting more revolutionary music in 2021 than what we're seeing.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 222 talked about DJ Clark Kent saying that rappers putting friends on should be frowned upon, who the most hated rapper is and if hatred comes with popularity, and if music made for the clubs is still considered hip hop.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 221 talked about Lil Wayne potentially being pardoned by Donald Trump and if he deserves it, Timbaland being dragged for sampling, the layers of sampling in hip hop, Bow Wow/Meek Mill's concert in Houston and being called out by major, and having to be over 40 to enjoy Fabolous.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 220 talked about artists taking feedback on where they take their sound and artistry, Joe Budden saying LL would beat Freddie Gibbs in a battle, and a talk on the best debut and sophomore hip hop albums.  Support the show