No Bars Off

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by special in-studio guest, our brother, resident Pac fan, actor, emcee and new ATLien, LG aka Lord's Gift aka Jamar Greene, to discuss Pac and his heartfelt song "So Many Tears". Topics discussed: Did Pac's jail time bring out some of his best work? His vulnerability and embracing of his deepest fears How Pac's upbringing shaped his way of lif...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down and chop it up with our Philly brother Tracey Lee to discuss the soulful and introspective cut "My Feelings" from his new album, Different. Topics discussed: The new album and his industry journey His opportunity to collab with Biggie Pivoting careers to becoming a licensed lawyer Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask you, the #Barbarians, did Lil Wayne leave Earth on his verse on "Bars"? His recent collab project, Collegrove 2, with 2 Chainz is full of quotables - this one came to us as a Lenny S. suggestion. Topics discussed: How does Wayne keep doing this? The ability to constantly change his flow up Is this verse a No Bars Off display? Links mentioned in this e...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake and J. Cole's recent collab "Evil Ways" and the back and forth sparring. Topics discussed: Has any "duo" in recent memory kill the back and forth flow like Drake and Cole? The return of Angry Aubrey Cole's pen game has taken off to another level. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpi-29cKmg&t=76s http://ha...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown pose the question: Did Lil Wayne take No Bars Off on his recent feature on Benny The Butcher's single "Big Dog". Topics discussed: Did Lil Wayne body yet another feature? His attention to detail with both the rhyme scheme and dog theme. The underlying "Looney Tunes" reference. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeJboGD4gU&am...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk relationships and current dating "standards" - sparked by the thought-provoking, superbly written word art of Ransom, speaking in the person of Kevin Samuels on "They Live". Topics discussed: The current state of dating and relationship expectations. The villainous persona most women associated with Kevin Samuels - was it warranted? The "no-date" lis...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Treach and his contributions to the game. Like it or not, he inspired alot of your favorite emcees. Topics discussed: Treach and his amazing flow and unpredictable rhyme scheme on his classic single "Craziest" His influence on a generation of rappers to come after him Is Treach underrated? Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.co...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Andre 3000 and his un-human like cameo appearance on Killer Mike's "Scientists & Engineers" from his latest release "MICHAEL" Topics discussed: Is Andre 3000 an alien? No, like seriously ...lol 3 Stacks' uncanny ability to find flow pockets and his mastery of English language semantics Does his lack of solo projects keep him out of the GOAT di...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss J. Cole and his otherworldly feature on Lil Yachty's new song "The Secret Recipe". Topics discussed: J. Cole's growth and comfortability in his spot His mission to destroy every feature that he appears on Is this the verse of the year? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/6DLCI62URgM?si=-7473ZFCRCtmXvLI This p...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to Geechi Gotti and his mean, in your face delivery going at Remy Ma and Eazy the Block Captain. Topics discussed: Geechi and his dissection of the Remy/Papoose/Eazy situation with BARS! His ability to setup his punchlines and entendres Did he go too far and/or was it too personal? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://yo...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Russ, his amazing rhyme skills on his new "Chomp 2.5" EP and should he be celebrated more? Topics discussed: We talk Russ and his new project, "Chomp 2.5" and break down the song "Perfectionist" Has he earned his way into the "'top tier" conversation? The transparency in his music Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://youtu...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown J. Cole's recent appearance on Durk's "All My Life". Topics discussed: J. Cole and his ability to stay in his lane on features Durk and his growth Cole being somewhere between hitting his prime and retirement. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlag64v6XCE&t=112s This podcast is hosted by Ze...

This week, Sha Stimuli Boardwalk Brown discuss Symba and his message to Ja Morant. A discussion we have been waiting for. Topics discussed: Symba and his message to Ja Morant Ja Morant, his inner circle and the history of allegations Is the music he constantly references part of the problem? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJTn361R4KY&t=104...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Jack Harlow's new project, "Jackman" and his addressing of the obvious skin color stereotypes on the song "It Can't Be" Topics discussed: Jack Harlow and his new project "Jackman": Is it a classic? His growth and transparency Tackling the stereotypes and assumptions that come with being a white rapper Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobars...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Method Man, his recent feature run and his fire appearance on 101 Razors. Topics discussed: The evolution of Method Man's career and his pen His recent run of bar heavy features Staying relevant in a "young man's" game Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8f2yeqsQk&t=88s This podcast is hosted by...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to the title track from Lloyd Banks' recent album release "The Course of The Inevitable 3: Pieces of My Pain". Topics discussed: Lloyd Banks' career and his signature sound Does his style need to evolve? Song highlights / lowlights Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Joell & Crooked's amazing EP, "JFKLAX", and breakdown the dope in "Blue Magic". Topics discussed: Investments & assets rap and how much we love it The intertwining of the Paris stories in each of their verses Is any duo better with the bars? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTVVbxmPuHA&a...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to Dame Dollaz and his "Heaven or Hell" Freestyle Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LDtNRZZkf8&t=95s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with battle rap legend Cortez and discuss his new project "Filthy Karma". Topics discussed: The difference between writing raps for battles vs songs for an album Cortez' response to finding out his son raps We breakdown the bars and the storyline for the song "Karma" off his new project. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give their first listen reaction to "The Game" featuring Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fat Joe and Styles P. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAaK7nKyEA&t=74s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a first time reaction to "Take Time" from Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked off their new EP "JFKLAX" Topics discussed: Joell's growth and Crook's influence on his sound Kxng Crooked's immaculate wordplay Their potency as a duo Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjy8ruRFfc&t=626s This podcast is ho...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dive into the most requested verse by our NBO Barbarians - Eminem's crazy verse in his appearance on Yelawolf's "Best Friend". Topics discussed Eminem's amazing ability to find pockets/flows on beats is unmatched. The ironic juxtaposition of the song topic (God) and Em's "checkered" past. Is Eminem judged by a different set of rules as a white artist? Lin...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown go to church and breakdown the gospel that is Kendrick Lamar's "Count Me Out". Topics discussed: Kendrick's transparency and the baring of his soul on this record The song's crescendo-building transition from self-doubt to motivation and praise. What it is that makes these words/feelings so relatable to us. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsof...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give their reaction to their first listen to "Bad Apples" featuring Che Noir, Ransom and 38 Spesh Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esQA5NVMSK0&t=136s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cave in and do our first reaction video! nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fa5kunf6V8 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm