UNHEARD

Chance kicks the episode off by diving into GloRilla's debut(?) album, leaving Vance to question whether the bar has been set for the next wave of mainstream women rappers (2:30). A downtrodden Taj capes for J. Cole after the release of "Port Antonio" (16:05). After seeing Tommy Richman's first-week numbers, the trio disagrees on the non-Hip Hop artist's decision to leave off "Million Dollar Baby"...

No podcast covers music like UNHEARD. This week's episode is a prime example, as the trio dives deep into the latest from Tommy Richman (3:18), Leon Thomas (14:43), Future (34:29) and Lil Tecca (40:20). Vance questions what it takes for a true R&B artist to reach star status in 2024 (28:36). Chance hates Pitchfork's top albums of the 2020s so far list (46:24). And much more! Follow the pod on...

What does watching the party die mean to you? What does it mean for rap? And what does it mean for the twilight years of Kendrick Lamar's career (0:53)? Super Bowl outrage (11:22)?! A Playboi Carti single finally hits DSPs — Vance rejoices (22:39). On the other end of emotions, The Weeknd kicked off the last installment of his current trilogy with new single "Dancing In The Flames" —...

The trio can't seem to agree on the quality of Laila's debut project, 'GAP YEAR!' (0:26), which brings on the question "what does a debut project need to turn you into a fan (11:25)? In honor of this year's 2K (sponsor us please), UNHEARD does a MyPlayer-inspired archetype draft of the best builds in music currently (17:18). Lastly, grab your vice of choice and embark on t...

The Shameless Bundle War of 2024 between Travis Scott and Sabrina Carpenter will forever be remembered, thanks to the on-the-ground reporting from UNHEARD (1:48). New releases from Big Sean (22:15), Doechii (31:40), and Destroy Lonely (39:48) lead to a mixed bag of reviews, ranging from declarations of worst to best rap album of the year. After being impressed by Tommy Richman's single run in...

As Drake hints at a game 2 vs. Kendrick Lamar, a series of rap undercard beefs — Lil Yachty vs. Karahboo, Tyler the Creator vs Ian, Lucki vs Destroy Lonely — broke out in Hip Hop and the trio breaks them all down and casts their scorecards (3:26). The best segment in all of music podcast land returns, as Club Chay Chay revisits 10 years of Travis Scott's ' Days Before Rodeo' (27:02). T...

God forbid UNHEARD catch a vibe. Reviews galore to start off this week's episode, with the latest from MAVI (2:12), Latto (5:10), and Ravyn Lenae (22:14) all getting deep dives. In arguably the most important Industry Shit ever, Vance leads the way on breaking down what Elliot Grainge as the new CEO of Atlantic Music Group means for the industry (31:24). In a full circle moment, Taj closes the...

Pitchfork lied about 'Y2K' (1:07). Vance thinks 'Vultures 2' is better than 'Vultures 1' — Chance thinks it shouldn't exist (11:42). Taj poses a lot of musical election questions: Why are so many artists involved? Who falls on what side? What does OT7 Quanny have to say about all this (28:03)? Club Chay Chay returns to break down The Weeknd's 2016 album 'Starboy...

Once Chance is done grieving the political and economic state of the world, reviews galore, featuring JT's "City Cinderella," (3:03) Childish Gambino's "Bando Stone and The New World," (11:28), and Denzel Curry's "King of the Mischievous South Vol.2" (17:24). Was Pinkpantheress right to dismiss the importance of albums (25:32)? The albums talk lead the trio from one question to another: is cohesio...

Chance has traveled the world, and returns to update his DJ power rankings (0:01). Speaking of power rankings, UNHEARD was left off of Complex's second annual Hip Hop Media list — we're not mad, just disappointed (2:32). The trio then pivot to their own rankings, as they award the most polarizing artists in music (7:01) and run though some of the top projects, songs, and moments of 2024 so far (27...

As the dust settles on Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth Pop Out concert, the trio look ahead at the next moves for him and Drake post-beef (1:00). After months of drops and new pickups, labels are finally locked in for the rest of 2024 (20:56). Chance explains why he thinks the Ice Spice stock is about to plummet one month away from her debut album (56:41). And no one seems slightly worried about Playb...

Reviews galore as the trio ring off praise for their favorite projects of the last two weeks (1:42). In the midst of the reviews, Taj explains why he felt lied to by Don Toliver's marketing (2:32), Chance compares Tems to a certain "retired" megastar (9:50) , and Vance breaks down how Lucki managed touring together old and new fans like (17:37). This week's Club Chay Chay highlights a southern cla...

With Summer around the corner, UNHEARD gets you set with the Summer music essentials and upcoming music worth considering for the mix (1:18). After Sexyy Red and Drake's "U My Everything" doesn't take off as expected, the trio question if the Drake stimulus is dead post-Kendrick beef (15:00) (this was recorded before "Wah Gwan Delilah" sadly). In an attempt to save rap arena touring, each co-host...

The Apple Music Top-100 list is bad (0:50). The new Sexyy Red, 'In Sexy We Trust', is good (24:20). The new Vince Staples 'Dark Times' is good (33:53). The new J Cole feature is ... it's ... it's ...(37:50). And the jury remains out on the latest from Don Toliver, but Chance explains why his upcoming project 'Hardstone Psycho' is "make or break" (39:31). Plus much more throughout! This week's UNHE...

The word of this episode is "unethical," and what better subject to kick things off than a review of Ian's debut project "Valedictorian" (2:12)? Ethics come into question again when Vance breaks down how Spotify is skipping out on paying artists over $150 million in royalties (28:26). While reviewing Rapsody's "Please Don't Cry", Taj poses the question: if a classic album drops and the masses neve...

Young Thug's RICO case is the longest trial in Georgia state history — this week's episode starts by breaking down the past two years of the case and its impact (1:23). From Young Thug to one of his former proteges, the podcast pivots to Gunna's latest project 'One of Wun' (15:41). After years of delays, Chief's Keefs 'Almighty So 2' is finally here and sparks talks on the most underrated discogra...

Retired Aubrey angel, Chance relives the rough past week from the perspective of an OVO fan (0:38). Vance gears the conversation toward the future, posing the question of whether Drake should pull a Michael Jordan and hang it up for a year or two (23:48). New music reviews on Tommy Richman's breakthrough single "Million Dollar Baby," (37:20) 4batz's 'u made me a st4r' (41:05) and Charlotte Day Wil...

[AI Generated Episode Description] On the latest explosive UNHEARD episode, the cohosts are fiercely divided over Drake's latest gambit: employing AI in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and the rap world. Is it cutting-edge or just cringeworthy (0:37)? Up next, they dive deep into Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You'—what's the verdict (24:20)? The action takes a deep look into t...

We're sorry. Sorry for pushing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' review to so late in the episode (1:02:34). Sorry for not thinking too highly of the latest from Bryson Tiller (50:50) and Concrete Boys (56:05). Sorry for using the term "Q1" when looking back on the first three months of music in 2024 (27:53). And most importantly, we want to apologize for starting Episode 150 off by talking about a beef t...

The trio wastes no time discussing the Future + Metro Boomin + Kendrick Lamar + Drake-sized elephant in the room (0:50). From beef to reviews, the latest from Future & Metro Boomin (17:42), Tyla (21:21), and SiR (42:32) share the spotlight throughout the episode. Did Karrahboo fumble her momentum (27:31)? The episode is wrapped up with a trip to Club Chay Chay where Drake and Future's 2015 project...

Episode 148 starts with rave reviews on the latest from Sexyy Red, Tierra Whack, Lazer Dim 700 and PartyNextDoor (2:56). Those rave reviews beget the question: is there reason to be suspicious towards all of the much good music being released at a time when so many music industry professionals are being laid off (14:38)? This week's Club Chay Chay sets the table for Future & Metro Boomin's upcomin...

A State of Rap Address kicks off this week's episode, with the trio highlighting three subsets they see propping up the genre: Sexy Drill, Odecore, Independent lyricists (1:11). Reviews on the latest from Faye Webster (27:28), Ariana Grande (37:03), Schoolboy Q (48:23), and BashfortheWorld (52:25). Was 4batz signing to OVO a good move (1:00:12)? Plus much more! This week's music in order played wa...

4batz is one of the most talked about artists of 2024, but what does that really mean (1:43)? The Omah Lay situation (21:03). Can an album be a 10/10 with no skips (28:14)? Club Chay Chay goes diamond, as Chance leads the way on revisiting Drake's 2011 album 'Take Care'(36:49). Industry Shit forces the trio to pick a side: Beyoncé or songwriters (53:34). This week's music in order played is Erika...

Vance kicks off the return pod by disavowing the industry in favor of his ears while critiquing the latest from Yeat, '2093' (2:00). The trio comes to a consensus on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' (14:25). Wait, what's going on with the YSL case (26:13)? The episode wraps with the introduction of a new segment Club Chay Chay, as Chance leads the way on navigating the first Spotify Class...

Great music talk — just listen. Or don't. (please do).