Sherod Khaalis, Aki Davis

No Bars Off

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No Bars Off is the home of innovative, insightful, and entertaining breakdowns of hip-hop verses from all eras, regions, and subcultures. Boardwalk Brown (Aki Davis) and Sha Stimuli (Sherod Khaalis) are word connoisseurs and lovers of the technical process of constructing rhymes. Some of your favorite verses are featured, picked apart, analyzed, and most importantly...celebrated. Join us as we salute legendary emcees and their poetic art.

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Sherod Khaalis, Aki Davis

Episodes

No Bars Off - Andre 3000's Verse on Hello 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the enigmatic Andre 3000 and his heavenly flow on Erykah Badu's Hello Topics discussed: Andre 3000 Is he the GOAT? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off - Reservoir Dogs - Who Won? 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the legendary collaboration, Reservoir Dogs, on Jay-Z's classic album, Vol. 2 ...Hard Knock Life. Who had the best verse out of this collection of titans? Topics discussed: Reservoir Dogs Jay-Z Beanie Sigel Jadakiss Styles P Sheek Louch Sauce Money Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hos...

No Bars Off - Ghostface Killah's crazy verse on Impossible 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the wordplay and imagery of Ghostface Killah's verse on Impossible, from the Wu-Tang Forever project. Topics discussed: Ghostface Killah Impossible Wu-Tang Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off - Freeway's unlimited flows - What We Do! 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the hip-hop classic What We Do and discuss Freeway and his limitless flows. Topics discussed: Philly Freeway What We Do Flows Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off - Is Nas Still Illmatic? 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Nas' new nostalgic-inducing hit Store Run from his latest project King's Disease. Topics discussed: Nas Store Run Is Nas still illmatic? Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off - Where It All Started - When Bad Met Evil 18.02.2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover When Bad Meets Evil Topics discussed: Royce da 5'9" Eminem Best duo ever Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: Don't Sleep on Black Rob 22.10.2021 19:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown salute the late, great Black Rob and his contributions to the Bad Boy catalog. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Is Andre 3000 in your Top 5? Life Of the Party - Kanye West x Andre 3000 22.10.2021 53:37

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the latest appearance of rap unicorn Andre 3000 on Kanye West's unpublished Donda track "Life Of the Party" Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: Did 2 Chainz body Drake? Big Amount Pt. 2 22.10.2021 12:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown Drake's verse on Big Amount Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: Who killed this song? Big Amount - Drake x 2 Chainz 22.10.2021 18:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss and marvel at the flows and wordplay on 2 Chainz' Big Amount feat. Drake Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: Has DMX surpassed 2PAC? 22.10.2021 30:55

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover discuss the greatness of DMX. Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Weezy leaves Earth - You Only Live Twice - Drake x Rick Ross x Lil Wayne 22.10.2021 42:40

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the imagery and wordplay on Drake's You Only Live Twice featuring Rick Ross & Lil Wayne Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: Who Has the Crown? The Climb Back Pt. 2 22.10.2021 24:59

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown continue their breakdown of J. Cole's The Climb Back Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: J. Cole - The Climb Back 21.10.2021 46:29

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover J. Cole's The Climb Back.... Links mentioned in this episode: https://nobarsoff.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

No Bars Off: How We Met Biggie Smalls 18.08.2021 27:46

This week, Boardwalk Brown and Sha Stimuli go deep analyzing the words that make up The Notorious B.I.G's early 90's smash, "Party and BS." This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm