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 #63- Hip-Hop Stood Up (2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Recap) 22.01.2018 40:50

In this week's episode, I recap the 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards and deliver a bevy of artist recommendations! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/10-11-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #55- Still A Cole World 22.01.2018 39:48

This week's major topics: Tyler, the Creator's new album, Flower Boy and the "4 Your Eyez Only" tour! Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #54- 2017 Mid-Year Review (feat. Brandon & Gerald) 22.01.2018 1:06:55

In this week's episode, my homies Brandon and Gerald join me in the studio to give a mid-year review of 2017. We discuss which artists, albums, songs, and more have been the best from January to now! Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #53- The Hyphen Is Back...and So Am I 22.01.2018 55:51

In this week's episode, I am back from my adventures of getting married, getting a Masters, and honeymooning overseas to talk about what I missed and the groundbreaking 4:44 album! Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/07-13-2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Bridge #7- .NMAD 22.01.2018 31:36

I'm back! In this week's bridge episode, I discuss Kendrick Lamar's newest album, DAMN., and a very interesting theory. #ComebackSZN Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #49- Same Old Mistakes (59th GRAMMY Awards Recap) 22.01.2018 51:22

In this week's episode, I recap the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Podcast Newsletter: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/02-19-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #48- I Decided To Do It For the Culture (feat. Joe G.) 22.01.2018 53:18

In this week's episode, my cousin Joe joins me in the studio to discuss the new releases by Migos and Big Sean. Also, my aunt makes an appearance when she decided to wash dishes in the background lol we still growing! Podcast Newsletter: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/02-08-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on...

Track #47- 1st Annual TOTB Hip-Hop & R&B Awards 22.01.2018 45:31

In this week's episode, I present the 1st Annual TOTB Hip-Hop & R&B Awards. I also deliver my predictions for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. It's a jam packed episode! Podcast Newsletter: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/02-01-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Track #46- Most Anticipated Albums of 2017 22.01.2018 45:37

In this week's episode, I discuss the "Most Anticipated Albums of 2017." Tune in to the first episode of the new year! Podcast Newsletter: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/01-25-2017 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #45- Top 20 Albums of 2016 (Pt. 2) 22.01.2018 58:54

In this final episode of the year, I wrap up my list of the "Top 20 Albums of 2016" by revealing my Top 10. It's lit! Podcast Newsletter: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-28-2016 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #44- Top 20 Albums of 2016 (Pt. 1) 22.01.2018 47:00

In this episode, I reveal the first part of my "Top 20 Albums of 2016" list. Part 1 features #11-20 and the honorable mentions!. Part 2 will be released tomorrow, Dec. 27th. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridge #6- Pinky Rings Up To The Moon, Please 21.01.2018 26:37

Bruno Mars' album is straight flames! Tune in while I discuss it! Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/totbnews/11-23-16 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridge #5- Salute the Tribe 21.01.2018 44:57

In this week's episode, I discuss the VERY important last album by A Tribe Called Quest and other recently released projects by Alicia Keys, Tinashe, and Common. Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/totbnews/11-16-16 Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridge #4- South Side Showed Up (Magnificent Coloring Day Recap) 21.01.2018 52:48

Chance The Rapper blessed the south side of Chicago with a music festival last weekend. It was lit and I've got the details! Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song Of The Week: Lil Wayne- "Ride 4 My N****z" https://youtu.be/VjGSyQU-YxQ (14:25-19:33) Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/totbnews/9-28-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Track #36- The Alicia Keys Episode 21.01.2018 46:13

In this week’s episode, I discuss my favorite female artist, Alicia Keys. #legend Back in The Day (1:35), Song of the Week (8:25), Press Play (10:25), and Dig Deeper (30:51) Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song of the Week: Noname- “Reality Check (feat. Eryn Allen Kane & Akenya)" https://soundcloud.com/noname/05-reality-check-ft-eryn-allen-kane-akenya Links: Puff Daddy- No...

Track #35- One-Year Anniversary Show (feat. Karyn T & Joe G.) 21.01.2018 1:36:53

This week, I celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast by having a roundtable discussion w/ Karyn and Joe! Check it out as we discuss the latest album releases. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song of the Week: Jamila Woods- "Lonely Lonely (feat. Lorine Chia):" https://soundcloud.com/jamilawoods/lonely-lonely-ft-lorine-chia-prod-by-carter-lang-and-peter-cottontale Links...

Track #34- 2016 Mid-Year Review (feat. Joe G.) 20.01.2018 1:01:41

It’s officially July, so I brought Joe into the studio to discuss the best albums and songs thus far in 2016. *Excuse the noise in the background, my aunt was making dinner and talking to my uncle lol #whatatime* Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song of the Week: Diverse Marley- “Casa Mamita:" https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/casa-mamita/id1102592314?i=1102592414&at=100...

Bridge #3- The Honorable Prince (2016 BET Awards Recap) 20.01.2018 43:08

In this week's abridged episode, I recap the 2016 BET Awards. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song Of The Week: Maxwell- "This Woman's Work:" https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-womans-work/id162887353?i=162887781&at=1001l8fX&mt=1&app=music Links: Bryson Tiller- T R A P S O U L: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/t-r-a-p-s-o-u-l/id1031354875?at=1001l8fX&am...

Track #33- Remembering Kids These Days 20.01.2018 38:20

This week, I remember the Chicago band Kids These Days. Reminisce with me and tune in every Wednesday! Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song Of The Week: Alicia Keys- “I Need You:” https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-need-you/id267757640?i=267758122&at=1001l8fX&app=itunes Links: Whitney Houston- Whitney: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/whitney/id840431884?at=10...

Track #31- Flawless Formation (feat. Karyn T & Ariel T) 20.01.2018 50:19

The Formation Tour touched down in Chicago this past weekend so I invited two black queens to the studio to discuss it with me. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song of the Week: Beyoncé- "Me, Myself and I:" https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/me-myself-and-i/id201274359?i=201275913&at=1001l8fX&mt=1&app=music Links: Beyoncé- Formation: tidal.com/playlist/cb4d7b94-b...

Track #30- Color Outside the Lines (feat. Joe G.) 20.01.2018 1:21:32

In this week's episode, my cousin Joe is back to discuss Chance's new mixtape, Coloring Book . Please excuse the audio this week; we're still trying to figure out the best option to record our conversations. Twitter: @totbthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Song of the Week: Towkio- "Heaven Only Knows (feat. Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, and Lido):" https://soundcloud.com/towkio/heaven-onl...

Track #28- What A View (feat. Joe G.) 20.01.2018 1:49:23

This week, Joe G. returns to the studio to discuss Drake's new album, Views . Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #27- Purple Lemonade 20.01.2018 54:04

This week, I give my own tribute to Prince and discuss Lemonade. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridge #2- Pro-ANTI 20.01.2018 38:14

In this week's abridged episode, I discuss Rihanna's ANTI World Tour and much more. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Track #24- Please Say "The Rapper" (Spotlight: Chance The Rapper) 19.01.2018 42:42

In this week’s episode, I shine the Artist Spotlight on one of Chicago’s hottest artists right now: Chance The Rapper. Twitter: @TOTBthepodcast Facebook: on.fb.me/1JAkq9l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.