Stay Busy with Armon Sadler

Armon drops in for a quick bonus episode to discuss Ja Morant's recent gun controversy, the discourse surrounding entertainers and their mistakes, accountability in entertainment, the responsibilities that inherently come with being a public figure, some parallels to how people discussed Kanye West and Kyrie Irving's controversies several months ago, and more. Follow us on social media at ⁠⁠⁠@stay...

In a huge moment for Stay Busy With Armon Sadler, we are joined by the incredible Taylor Rooks! She discusses her experience riding in the Polaris Slingshot in honor of International Female Ride Day, her acting spot in 'Blind Faith,' how she measures success in journalism, the NBA playoffs, the New York Jets, what's on her daily playlist, and more. So much to gain from just a 20-minute conversatio...

We welcome Carl Lamarre, Deputy Director of R&B/Hip-Hop at Billboard, into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (5:01). CHAT (10:36) - Dillon Brooks vs LeBron James, Jim Jones v Pusha T, Frank Ocean at Coachella, Usher wants to perform at the Super Bowl, Swizz Beats 'Hip-Hop 50' and Post Malone 'The Diamond Collection.' SLIDE DECK (45:51) - Childish Gambino & Lloyd “Telegraph Ave (Oakland)”...

Talented host and comedian Young Prince joins the Busyverse this week for a hilarious and insightful conversation! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (4:19). CHAT (11:38) - The guys salute Cornell Alum Rizpah Bellard on winning Brent Faiyaz’s Show U Off grant before discussing Dreamville Fest, festivals as a whole, Ghana, DJ Drama’s ‘I’m Really Like That,’ Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost:...

We welcome Kianna $tyles into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (2:55) CHAT (5:56) - Hit-Boy v Hitmaka, Lil Wayne says he's still, the best rapper alive, the Drake retirement conversation, and new music from Lola Brooke, Rae Sremmurd, Blxst, and 6LACK. SLIDE DECK (38:07) - "22" by JayO (Kianna), "Lonely" by Grace Weber (Armon). “KIANNA STYLE” (Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the sp...

This week we kick off Stay Busy #BadAndBusy Women's History Month by welcoming Annabelle Kline, Founder of That Good Sh*t to the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (5:05). CHAT (9:17) - Michael B. Jordan and the "corny" discourse, Metro Boomin sells portion of publishing catalog, Brent Faiyaz giving away grants to Black women business owners, De La Soul's back catalog added to streaming, The Weeknd's 'St...

Armon welcomes talented photographer Yolanda Hoskey into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:28). CHAT (8:35) - GOAT rapper discussion + regionalism, Ice Spice, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Chris Brown. SLIDE DECK (31:05) - "LOLSMH II" by Westside Boogie (Yolanda), "Now" by Miguel (Armon).  "HOW YOU SEE IT?" (37:02). BOARD MEETING (45:01) - Yolanda's journey as a photographer, catering to a Bl...

BUSY BLACK BUSINESS MONTH IS HERE! We welcome Nigeria Earley, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of TIER into the Busyverse. WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:28) CHAT (12:46) A whole lotta GRAMMY talk. SLIDE DECK (37:02) "RZA" by French Montana, DJ Drama and Benny The Butcher (Nigeria), "Don't Touch My Hair" by Solange ft. Sampha (Armon). "THE NEXT TIER" (45:04) A deep dive into Nigeria's fashion sense for v...

Jordan Rose (Complex) and Wongo Okon (Uproxx) come through for #StayBusySharkWeek to discuss 50 Cent saying "depression is a luxury." They get into a discussion about capitalism, generational differences as it pertains to mental health and hard work, and much more. Be sure to follow Wongo on IG at @whereswongo and Jordan at @saint.roze Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our...

On the day of Drake's first Apollo Theater show, Jordan Rose (Complex) and Wongo Okon (Uproxx) stop by the Busyverse to discuss Jordan's rankings of Drake's B-Sides for Complex, how to classify his B-Sides, some theories about 'Scorpion' and they say "Hours In Silence" is the worst song on 'Her Loss' ???? Be sure to follow Wongo on IG at @whereswongo and Jordan at @saint.roze Follow us on social m...

Armon welcomes the Providence, Rhode Island star into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:05) CHAT (5:29) - Hit-Boy x Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, Chiild x Lucky Daye, Moneybagg Yo x Glorilla, PARTYNEXTDOOR SLIDE DECK (12:31) - "Down Bad" by Destin Conrad (HENNESSY), "D'Usse" by Kariyonte (Armon) WHAT'S YOUR COCKTAIL? (19:28) BOARD MEETING (21:49) - HENNESSY talks music origins, near-death experience, dr...

Happy New Year to the Busyverse! This week, we welcome Genius' Director of A&R, Founder Of Kayvan's House, and Audiomack Curator Kayvan Daragheh! WHETHER YOU LIKE (5:25). CHAT (11:35) RIP Gangsta Boo, RIP Fred White of Earth Wind and Fire, Tory Lanez verdict, Bad Bunny throws a fan's phone, Drake x Popcaan "We Caa Done," Kayvan's 2022 albums of the year, artists of the year, and most improved arti...

Welcome to our final episode of 2022 - recorded on December 21, 2022! CHAT (4:56) Armon discusses the updates on the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion trial and YSL’s RICO charges before giving his feelings on SZA’s new album ‘SOS’. SLIDE DECK (14:17) Armon plays a track from New Jersey’s own Maya Le called “Personal”. BOARD MEETING (18:04) Armon finally unveils his Top 10 Albums of 2022 List and...

Three years in and we’re only getting busier. Armon brings in close friends of the show SaVon, Regina, Imaris and Kojo to celebrate three years in the pod game.  WHETHER YOU LIKE (7:35). CHAT (10:43) SZA ‘SOS’ predictions, each guest’s album of the year.  VERZUZ (18:42) - Meek Mill v Wale, 10 rounds. Send us your votes! CHECK-IN (1:06:52) Each guest shares life updates, the biggest lesson they lea...

This week we unload a Patreon Exclusive for all listeners! Last month, Armon called in Stay Busy’s new internet friend by way of TikTok, @AuxCordWhisperer, to discuss what got him started in content creation, Lil Baby’s trajectory, Aux's take on Wale being more culturally relevant than Drake, favorite albums this year, and much more.   Be sure to follow Aux Cord Whisperer on IG at @aux.cord.whispe...

SaVon makes his long-awaited return to the Busyverse for a jam-packed episode. WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:27). CHAT (9:50) 'Her Loss' statistics, 21 Savage's week as the main character on Twitter, new music from Nas, WizKid and Roddy Ricch. SLIDE DECK (42:40) Jenevieve - "Resume" (SaVon), Manny Montana - "Dancer" (Armon). BOARD MEETING (49:57) A deep dive on the consistently odd reactions to the GRAMMYs...

SixSaidIt brings her diverse background and insightful takes to the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:27). CHAT (7:18) - Takeoff, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, NxWorries, Andersoon. Paak, HER, Ice Spice, Drake and 21 Savage, SLIDE DECK (31:51) Disrespectful by SixSaidIt (Six), Gravity by Nadine El Roubi (Armon) SAY IT SIX (38:44) BOARD MEETING (41:07) Six’s background, writing her first song, the IG followe...

This week Armon is joined by 5x Multi-Platinum, Billboard chart-topping producer Dizzy Banko! WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:15). CHAT (6:43) Bad Bunny, Kanye West, Latto, Nicki Minaj, Kodak Black, and the recent Quality Control Releases (Quavo x Takeoff and Lil Baby). SLIDE DECK (36:52) Dizzy Banko - "IYKYK" (Dizzy) Tre Loud - "Use Me" ft. Jabeaux (Armon). WHO PRODUCED IT? (44:48) We test Dizzy’s knowledge...

Season 4 is officially underway, and we are Bigger Than Ever, Busier Than Ever, and Balder Than Ever. Armon returns to full-time podding and introduces his new co-host/friend of the show, SaVon Slater, in addition to the Stay Busy Patreon. CHAT (Out Of Office) - Kendrick Lamar album, Beyonce album, Ari Lennox album, dvsn singles, + male R&B, song of the summer talk. SLIDE DECK - Irresponsible by K...

"Busy Sessions" Episode 11 was graced with the Brooklyn swagger of the new Roc Nation signee HDBeenDope. The lethal lyricist talks about his origins in rap, growing up in church, doing nearly everything on his own, working with Dizzy Banko and Earl On The Beat, EDM remixes of his records, almost making XXL's 2020 Freshman List, signing to Roc Nation, whether or not he met Jay-Z, what it is to be e...

HDBeenDope blesses us with an in-studio performance of his new single “Wake Em Up” for "Busy Sessions" Episode 11. Check out Armon's full interview with HD releasing on Thursday, September 22 on all DSPs and YouTube. Be sure to follow HD at @hdbeendope Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms!...

For "Busy Sessions" Episode 10, Armon is joined by Boston's own Afrobeats sensation Uche Malik for our very first Afrobeats interview. Uche Malik talks growing up in Boston, moving back to Nigeria, his family pushing him to make music, playing the DJ and A&R role before putting out his own music, self-confidence, being robbed in Washington D.C, a near-fatal car accident, Afrobeats dominating the U...

We are hyped to bring you our first ever Afrobeats performance for "Busy Sessions" Episode 10. Massachusetts-based artist Uche Malik pulls up and blesses us with an in-studio performance of "Kolo" off of his latest EP 'Nwa Owerri.' Be sure to check out Armon's full interview with Uche (releasing on Thursday, September 15) on all DSPs and YouTube. Be sure to follow Uche at @uchemalik Follow us on s...

“Easy Money,” she just pick its up and goes! Rap Sh!t’s Suni MF joins us to discuss being born in Boston, moving to Atlanta, her origins in music, dreaming of being an actress, shooting her shot (don’t be afraid to send that DM!), alignment and God’s plan, missing two flights and ending up on the same one as Issa Rae, female rap, her production company and future goals. It’s a hilarious and insigh...

Suni MF blesses us with an in-studio performance of her single “Easy Money” for "Busy Sessions" Episode 9. Check out Armon's full interview with Suni releasing on Wednesday, September 7 on all DSPs and YouTube.  Be sure to follow Suni at @suni.mf  Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod.  Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tel...