No Bars Off

This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown debate if Biggie's "Ni99as Bleed" is the best hip-hop story ever told. Topics discussed: Big and his ability to turn words into imagery The dialogue that wasn't actually a dialogue His ability to layer each character and the importance of their role in the story Links mentioned in this episode: nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9uHTvS1tw&...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Skyzoo at his restaurant, The Burger Bistro ATL, and talk about his latest project, The Mind Of A Saint. Topics discussed: The early grind days of the rap game His latest project, The Mind Of A Saint, an ode to the Snowfall TV show. The choice to embody Franklin Saint and his character from an introspective angle Links mentioned in this epis...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss De La Soul and their impact on the entire hip-hop landscape Topics discussed: R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove - gone too soon How De La Soul raised an entire generation The Native Tongues movement and their impact Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tj5YjihOQo This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Ransom and the potency and relevance of his dynamic verse from his "Captions" record Topics discussed: Ransom, Tyrant and their otherworldly flows and entendres on this record The relevance of each verse to the current matrix we live in Is Ransom a top 5 spitter? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown get into Ab-Soul's latest project "Herbert" and have we been sleeping on him? Topics discussed: Have we been sleeping on Ab-Soul? Ab-Soul's unique flows and clever rhyme styles that make "Herbert" a dope project "Gotta Rap" produced by Preemo Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh1hpfj9hL0&t=153s This...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Lady London and her #LemonPepperWet freestyle from her latest project. Topics discussed: Lady London and her current place in the game Her ability to write with intention What's next? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcSrJ02NITU&t=3s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Mickey Factz and talk everything from the origin of his name to Pendulum Ink. Topics discussed: Where the name Mickey Factz came from Pendulum Ink and Pendulum Ink University His song "Long Live", which is the final exam for his students. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf4YGSkdZE8&t=...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 38 Spesh and is he the best rapper in the game right now Topics discussed: Spesh and his unique sound The movement him and his crew have created How personal stance on certain lyrical content influences how we hear music Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwuFTlZjAwM&t=1535s This podcast is hoste...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the elevated thoughts on Vibrate Higher from Kxng Crooked and Joell Ortiz Topics discussed: 1.The visual painted by Joell's verse Growth and gratitude as a person Rap for adults Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEON6cKhxZ0&t=37s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Willie The Kid in our "Open Bar" segment. Live from the establishment owned by our brother Skyzoo. Please visit Burger Bistro ATL, you will love everything on the menu, trust us! As always, like, comment, subscribe, and thank you! Topics discussed: Willie's upbringing and early musical influences His new project, Deutsche Marks 3 We break do...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 2 Chainz and his casual, yet captivating flow. Topics discussed: Is 2 Chainz underrated? His feature appearance on No Man Falls from The Game's recent Drillmatic project His effortless flows and entendres Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8xDFcCngs This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cyhi The Prynce as he bodies another radio station freestyle appearance. Topics discussed: Is Cyhi underrated? The imagery of his wordplay His place in rap's upper echelon Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb4Sezb5ihY This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Drake's pen game and his opulent, non-regular lifestyle. Topics discussed: Drake's undeniable way with words How regular our lives really are What NOT to get your lady for her birthday! Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYjiJ7krp0 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Nas' latest project, KD III, and his status as rap legend Topics discussed: Beef and First Time Nas' growth as an artist Is KD III better than KD II? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuMREjMzAU&t=135s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Tobe Nwigwe and the topics addressed in his song "Destruction" Topics discussed: Married life vs. single life Seeing the difference between younger and older versions of yourself Sexuality and hyper-masculinity Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwAKPxa8tWg This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by Rapper Big Pooh. Topics discussed: The new project, To Dream In Color What sparked the reunion of Little Brother Driving Uber Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J.I.D. and his new project, The Forever Story. We focus on the maturation he talks about on the song "Money". Topics discussed: J.I.D. and his new album The change of the lens money is viewed through as you grow His old soul feel Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos This...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Eminem and his cemented status as of one of hip-hop's greats! Topics discussed: Addressing the obvious race issue with Eminem and his skills Poking holes in the usual "he doesn't say anything" theory His otherworldly apprearance on "Medicine Man" from Dr. Dre's Compton project Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtu...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a behind the scenes look at what a planning session looks like when considering verses for the show. Topics discussed: The Most Beautifullest Thing in this World - Keith Murray In A Minute - Lil Baby Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos This podcast is hosted by ZenCast....

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Joyner Lucas' recent appearance on Funk Flex Freestyles! Topics discussed: Is this a Top Ten Funk Flex freestyle appearance? Did he do it better the first time? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Jay-Z and his 80 bar cloth talk on DJ Khaled's "God Did" Topics discussed: Is this Jay's best verse ever? The layered metaphors and entendres littered throughout the verse Has he won long enough to see himself become a villain? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgHL5XfdzWw This podcast is host...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the legendary Black Thought and when we knew he was going to be a problem. Topics discussed: Black Thought and the legendary Roots Crew Our introduction to him and when we became fans His cemented legacy in the game Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aos0fbET_cg&t=346s This podcast is hosted b...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss The Game and his shots fired at Eminem on his parody-titled track "The Black Slim Shady" Topics discussed: Is Game a clout chaser? The flows and content of the record What his real intentions were Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7Up3CZWnQ&t=318s This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Outkast's place in hip-hop history and the underappreciated greatness of Andre 3000 Topics discussed: Aquemini and it's impact on the landscape of hip-hop Andre 3000 addressing his haters Is Outkast one of the greatest rap duos ever? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCCPMnP_1c&t=211s This p...

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown take a light dive into Lil Wayne's verse on "The Root Of All" from Preemo's new collaborative EP "Hip-Hop: Vol. 1. The No Bars Off crew introduces the new #TasteTest segment, where we sample songs and their worthiness of a full episode Topics discussed: Lil Wayne and Preemo His lyrical ability Preemo's cemented status in the culture Links mentioned in thi...