New Old Heads Podcast

The New Old Heads episode 343 talked  Special Ed having words about all the 50th hip hop celebrations, Teddy Riley showing support for Trump, Lizzo saying she wants to retire from music because of fat-shaming,  and hip hop not being the top music genre for the first time in a long time.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 342 talked DJ Akademiks having nobody show up to his stage at the Roots Picnic, biggest hip hop moments, the argument of new not necessarily meaning better in music and culture, DJ Envy and Rick Ross car show arguments, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 341 featured guest Skittz and talked Westside Gunn's "Hitler" imagery and being compared to Kanye's antisemitism, the best hip hop diss song of all time, Ebro saying Drake's legacy got reduced because of Pusha T diss track, and Fat Joe giving rappers advice to get a job.  Featuring guest Skittz.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 340 featured guest J. Brookinz and had discussions on one-hit-wonders in hip hop, if Ebro's comments about hip hop needing gatekeepers again is valid, if "replayability" is a good or bad characteristic to judge a musical project, and more.  Featuring guest J. Brookinz of Chreece. Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 339 had discussions on Janelle Monae getting topless for her new release, Ja Morant and people blaming hip hop for his actions, T-Pain calling Drake the king of Simps (and the difference between Simping, Hating, and Tricking), the WORST albums by some of our favorite artists, Lil Durk's new lead single featuring J. Cole, and more.  With guest Brotha2daKnight...

The New Old Heads podcast episode 338  reacted to the best hip artist four-album run list, talked how bad some of NWA's "content" has aged, talked Charleston White calling CPS on a 10-year old rapper, and more.  With guest Brotha2daKnight of The Drunken Knights podcast.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 337 had discussions on Suge Knight saying Dr. Dre didn't produce records he did produce, Okayplayer's top 22 movie soundtracks and how bad they did, and Jack Harlow's statement about being a great white rapper - and other great white rappers.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 336 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked Pras being an FBI informant, the greatest movie soundtracks, how AI and artists may interact (and Grimes sharing royalties with AI versions of her), Vice's MAGA Rap documentary, Akademiks signing a deal with Rumble, and much more for this extended episode.  Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing...

The New Old Heads episode 335 talked Apple Music's playlists only allowing Dolby Atmos mixes to be allowed on their playlists and how the future of music around it might change, Mannie Fresh selling his catalogue, New Orleans bounce music and it's origins, Tekashi 69's Ugandan clout run, and E-40's statements about being kicked out of the Kings/Warriors game 1.  Indy CD & V...

The New Old Heads episode 334 discussed Kid Rock's latest antics with shooting a Bud Light case in some goofiness, DJ Jazzy Jeff saying "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme song is the greatest hip hop song ever, how "Summertime" is one of the greatest songs ever (and others that can compete), Lil Wayne's longevity and the song writing process, Webbie's halter-top...

The New Old Heads episode 333 talked if hip hop was Republican, how AI is already getting better as Guru shared and talked about a fake Jay-Z song, and who is more important in the media and artist dynamic.  Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Band Hip hop media brand based in Indianapolis. Kolman Dental Dentist based in Indianapolis. Disclaimer: This post con...

Here’s a special episode from a new Pushkin podcast, Started From the Bottom. Host Justin Richmond interviews successful people with humble origins who managed to scale the summit of success – people who grew up on the outside, people of color, people who weren’t part of the old boys’ network. Justin recently sat down with media firebrand Charlamagne Tha God – over his 25 year career, he’s clawed...

The New Old Heads podcast episode 332 had guest Brotha2daKnight on and talked about TikTok CEO's Shou Chew having to testify in front of Congress and how the platform impacts hip hop, Jermaine Dupree talking about a lack of hip hop history appreciation, the appeal of Curren$y's sound,  and much more.  Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Band Hip hop...

The New Old Heads episode 331 talked Fat Joe talking about Afrika Bambaataa and how some people don't want him included in hip hop's history,  Pete Rock having issues with producers sampling samples, and Ja Rule's comments agreeing with Pat Bev about how Hip Hop influenced Ja Morant's recent behavior.  Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Ba...

The New Old Heads podcast episode 330 talked Joe Budden's (and the internet's) hate towards Logic on his Ice Cube cover, Talib Kweli and Masta Ace saying 1988 is the most foundational year for hip hop, Spotify rolling out its "Artist Discovery" platform that will give artists even less a percentage of royalties, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 329 talked Bink still having issues with Just Blaze, Melle Mel's comments on new hip hop, Kenrick, Eminem and more, Jay-Z slander, Lupe responding to our segment on him, Joe Budden's weird comments about J. Cole, and Ice T's comments about weird rappers.  Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Band Hip hop media brand base...

The New Old Heads episode 328 talked Little Brother's 20th anniversary of The Listening being released, LL Cool J breaking down two of his confusing lyrics of the pas, and how AI-powered sample snitching is finally here.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 327 had discussions on Big Gipp going in on DJ Khaled and more, Boosie cancelling his album with T.I. over snitching allegations, Quincy Jones' comments about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air 'cementing' hip hop in pop culture, the Snoop and Kroger issue with the "Black History Month Display", Lupe saying his favorite rapper is Ja Rule, if Bigg...

The New Old Heads podcast episode 326 had discussions on Black Thought's influence, our best emcees list from four years ago going viral, Adidas losing over a billion in part due to dropping Kanye, Dave from De La Soul passing away, Scarface and Willie D's back and forth about the GRAMMYs, QC selling for $300 million, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 325 had discussions on the Grammys and their 50th year hip hop anniversary, if this means we forgive the Grammys for disregarding hip hop in the past, the idea that podcasts are taking over in hip hop spaces above the music, NBA Youngboy's influence and converting to Mormonism, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 324 talked Questlove's praise of Lil Yachty's new album, Bun B's top 10 list of songs that he would suggest the younger hip hop generation get hip to, the new Drake AI song creator, our favorite hip hop songs of all time, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 323 talked Rick Rubin saying he's got no musical talent, Boosie's daughter having a girlfriend and the commentary around it, Yasiin Bey saying he's retiring, the new Biggie 23's, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 322 talked Benny saying fans wouldn't support him as much if his music was positive, Jermaine Dupri saying hip hop is hurting because ATL isn't the powerhouse it once was, a deep dive into what a hip hop labor union of sorts would actually look like, Funk Flex saying he's gonna play 69's music now, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast discussed rapper Tay-K seeking a “Second Chance", Kardinal Offishall joins Def Jam as a global A&R, Ghostface Killah releasing a Stem Player-Exclusive album, and Erick Sermon overcomes Opioid addiction. That and more on episode 321.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 320 talked if caring about HIP-HOP feels different the longer we're a part o it,  Gangsta Boo From Three 6 Mafia passing away, the viral tweet about “Rappers We Need To Leave In 2022", New Year trends we'd like to see, and more.  Support the show