Thinking Outside The Boombox

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On Thinking Outside The Boombox, I deliver your hip-hop and R&B news, review albums, introduce/spotlight artists, explore historical rap beefs, and much more! Tune in live on Twitch, watch the VODs or listen to the audio on all podcast platforms! www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Track #109- Top 25 Albums of 2018 03.01.2019 49:15

In 2018, the TOTB Academy was created and voted in the 2nd Annual TOTB Awards, I hit my three year anniversary and my 100th episode, shined the artist spotlight on so many artists and much more. In this week's episode, I unveil the "Top 25 Albums of 2018" list. Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/01-02-2019 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast We...

Track #107- 61st Annual GRAMMY Nominations & Predictions 13.12.2018 1:03:15

GRAMMY nominations are here! Tune in to hear my predictions for the Rap, R&B, and General Field (Big 4) categories! Song of the Week (2:26), Press Play (5:23), Dig Deeper (27:56) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-12-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Track #90 - The 100th Episode Celebration! 06.09.2018 1:24:57

Three years and 100 episodes later, here we are! It's episode 100 and today is all about reflection! Tune in and celebrate with me! Song of the Week: Sampler Series (2:15), Press Play (8:56), Dig Deeper (28:34) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/09-05-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on...

Track #89- Queen Messy 24.08.2018 46:26

In this week's episode, I discuss Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album, Queen , and all the mess that came with it...  Song of the Week (7:03), Press Play (11:49), Dig Deeper (17:58) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/08-23-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Track #88- Wish You Were Here 09.08.2018 50:37

In this week's episode, I discuss one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2018: ASTROWORLD by Travis Scott. Is this one of Travis' best albums EVER? Tune in to see...  Song of the Week (2:15), Press Play (7:10), Dig Deeper (23:20) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/08-08-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingou...

Track #87- 2018 Mid-Year Review (feat. Joe G.) 25.07.2018 1:05:57

In this week's episode, Joe G. joins me in the studio to give a mid-year review of 2018. Tune in as we discuss which artists and albums have been holding it down for the first half of the year!  Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/07-25-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See...

Track #86- Changing From Boy To a Man (feat. Da Wife & Joe G.) 13.07.2018 1:22:30

In this week's episode, my wife and homie Joe join me in the studio to discuss Drake's 90-minute long album, Scorpion. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #85- Oh, You Were Dropping An Album Too? 21.06.2018 47:09

In this week's episode, I discuss  KIDS SEE GHOSTS ,  NASIR, Redemption  and EVERYTHING IS LOVE . It's been a wild June! Song of the Week: Sampler Series (2:30), Press Play (8:03), KIDS SEE GHOSTS (25:35), NASIR (32:19), Redemption (38:28), EVERYTHING IS LOVE (41:51) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/06-20-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb...

Track #84- Hear Ye, Hear Ye? 07.06.2018 49:33

In this week's episode, I provide an update on the Pusha T-Drake beef and discuss the eighth studio album by the controversial Kanye West. Song of the Week: Sampler Series (1:56), Press Play (7:45), Where's The Beef Update (19:56), Ye (34:18) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/06-06-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinking...

Bridge #9- Rest That Voice, SZA! 24.05.2018 35:07

In this week's abridged episode, I debut the Song of the Week: Sampler Series and discuss what's new in hip-hop and R&B! Song of the Week: Sampler Series (1:50), Press Play (7:40) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/05-23-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Track #82- Supa X 10.05.2018 45:21

In this week's episode, I discuss Donald Glover's "This Is America" video (6:22), Rae Sremmurd's triple album,  SR3MM (26:11), preview  Supa X by Afro Kitty Jones (33:58), and more. Song of the Week (1:50), Press Play (4:00), Dig Deeper (33:58) Supa X by Afro Kitty Jones: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/afrokittyjones/dmlX Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsle...

Track #78- Kanye Madness Bracket (Final Four / Championship Round) 05.04.2018 51:23

In this week's episode, the Kanye Madness bracket comes to an end as I finally choose a winner! Song of the Week (02:28), Press Play (4:54), Dig Deeper (23:41) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/04-04-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #77- Kanye Madness Bracket (Sweet 16 / Elite 8) (feat. Joe G.) 29.03.2018 1:12:40

In this week's episode, Joe G joins the podcast as we narrow the remaining songs in the Kanye Madness Bracket from 16 to 4! Kanye Madness Bracket: Sweet 16 (01:45), Elite 8 (42:27) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/03-28-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Da Wife Got Questions; I Got Answers (Episode 1) 22.03.2018 10:39

In this bonus episode and in a new segment, my wife asks and I answer! We talk about how Migos became "a thing" in the first place and end up talking about Drake lol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #76- Kanye Madness Bracket (Round of 32) (feat. Da Wife) 22.03.2018 1:01:29

In this week's episode, my wife and I tackle the second round of the Kanye Madness Bracket, a tournament pitting Kanye's best songs against each other. The bracket is getting a lot harder!  Song of the Week (01:48), Press Play (04:10), Kanye Madness Bracket - Round of 32 (13:20) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/03-21-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook:...

Track #75- Kanye Madness Bracket (Round of 64) 16.03.2018 59:59

In this week's episode, I tackle the first round of the Kanye Madness Bracket, a tournament pitting Kanye's best songs against each other. Song of the Week (01:50), Press Play (05:51), Kanye Madness Bracket - Round of 64 (22:34) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/03-15-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboom...

Track #74- Artist Spotlight: The Little Homies 22.02.2018 45:19

In this week's episode, I shine the artist spotlight on The Little Homies, one of the best directorial groups in hip-hop! Song of the Week (01:56), Press Play (05:29), Artist Spotlight: The Little Homies (24:10) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/02-21-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: fb.me/totbthepodcast Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on...

Track #73- Are You On Ten Yet?! 14.02.2018 49:20

Happy Valentine's Day! In this week's episode, I discuss the good and the bad of Migos' latest album,  Culture II . I also take a slightly deep dive into  Black Panther: The Album by Kendrick Lamar & TDE. Song of the Week (02:30), Press Play (04:43), Culture II Review (21:20), Black Panther: The Album (27:37) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/0...

Track #72- Don't Get Comfortable (60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Recap) 01.02.2018 45:25

Award season rolls on as I discuss the disappointing 60th Annual GRAMMY awards! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/01-31-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #71- The 2nd Annual TOTB Hip-Hop and R&B Awards (feat. Da Wife, Joe G. and Chloe) 24.01.2018 1:20:31

It's award season! The TOTB Hip-Hop and R&B Awards return in its second edition with an all new format. See who walks away with awards, voted by the new TOTB Academy! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/01-24-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Track #70- Most Anticipated Albums of 2018 22.01.2018 50:07

It's 2018! And in the first episode of the year, I discuss the most anticipated albums of 2018. Come find out which albums are going to monopolize your time this year! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/01-10-2018 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Track #69- Top 20 Albums of 2017 22.01.2018 51:59

It has been a great year for Thinking Outside the Boombox! In 2017, I gave out awards in the inaugural TOTB Hip-Hop and R&B award show, I dug into three of 50 Cent's historic beefs, Gerald and Brandon were featured as new guests of the podcast, we discussed Chance The Rapper's independence, Lupe Fiasco's lyricism and so much more. I can't wait to see where 2018 takes us! In the final epis...

Track #67- The Independence of Chance The Rapper 22.01.2018 40:57

In this week's episode, I dive into the theories surrounding Chance The Rapper and whether or not he is actually an independent artist. Let's jump into the politics of the music industry! Song of the Week (2:46), Press Play (4:58), Dig Deeper (19:18) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-06-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thin...

Track #66- 60th Annual GRAMMY Nominations & Predictions 22.01.2018 56:40

In this week's episode, I discuss the nominations for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards and deliver my predictions for the Big 4, R&B, and Rap categories! Song of the Week (1:48), Press Play (5:16), Dig Deeper (21:38) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-29-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted...

Track #65- Is Lupe One of the Greatest Lyricists Ever? (feat. Joe G. & Gerald) 22.01.2018 50:58

In this week's episode, my homies Joe and Gerald join the podcast to discuss Lupe Fiasco and whether he truly is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. You don't want to miss this! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-08-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...