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Chance bluntly kicks off episode 91 of UNHEARD by asking Taj and Vance to share their true feelings toward Cordae(1:19). What does Gunna outselling The Weeknd mean? And did The Weeknd get caught trying to steal a number one album spot(17:13)? Reviews: Joey Bada$$ "THE REV3NGE"(11:28), Kanye West "Eazy"(26:18), Earl Sweatshirt 'SICK!'(33:37). Is DaBaby in the middle of the worst falloff in rap hist...

Vance kicks off episode 90 with a bold declaration about Gunna and Roddy Ricch(1:15). Chance leads the way on a dive deep into The Weeknd's 'Dawn. FM'(7:20). Inspired by Kool Moe Dee, the trio gives 2K-style overalls to the artists on 'DS4EVER'(21:59). Industry Shit with Vance makes its 2022 debut as he and Taj look into Spotify shutting down its in-house podcast division(43:25). Plus much more. T...

Vance kicks off the first episode of 2022 by crowning Gunna's 'DS4' as one of the most anticipated projects of the new year(2:33). Chance questions of The Weeknd is following up After Hours too soon(10:00). Which project gets first listen(15:45)? The trio list their top albums of 2021, favorite artists and what they're most excited for in 2022(17:54). Vance and Taj breakdown a recent Fetty Wap int...

R.I.P. Drakeo. Episode 88 kicks off with a review of Roddy Ricch's new album, 'LIVE LIFE FAST'(3:12). Taj details his "everybody gets one policy" and asks Chance and Vance to name other notable misses(10:44). Should a bad project be excused if the artist is trying new things(20:16)? Why has Chief Keef's fandom not grown like other active young legends(24:38)? 6lack singles review(33:20). This week...

Chance raves about what he felt were the highs(Kanye West) and lows(Drake)of the Free Larry Hoover concert(0:39). Taj introduces a Spiderman-themed game that asks the trio to choose between different versions of the same artist(7:33). Following Travis Scott's questionable Charlamagne interview and Jack Harlow's recent run, is Harlow the new poster boy of Hip Hop(21:25)? Roddy Ricch's features exci...

Chance starts episode 86 by answering the question: who is Nardo Wick(1:39)? Taj labels Polo G's 'Hall of Fame' era a miss (9:38). Vance leads the way on reviewing Lucki's latest project, 'WAKE UP LUCKI'(14:10). The trio pick three artists from their Apple Replay to represent them(22:19). Taj explains why he's not excited for the new Roddy Ricch album and calls him "an inflated stock"(32:04). Plus...

R.I.P. Young Dolph. Taj compares Kanye West's role in the Free Larry Hoover concert to a divorced dad leveraging his kid(2:01). The trio run through a few GRAMMY nominations: Best Rap Album, Best R&B Album, Album of the Year, Song of the Year & More(9:01). Rave reviews for Adele's '30'(21:08) and Lancey Foux's 'LIVE.EVIL'(28:39). The positivity stops there, as Chance leads the way on the review of...

Vance and Chance kick episode 84 off with Silk Sonic slander. After months of Cold War correspondence, the trio deliver the news on the end of Drake vs. Kanye West and try to guess their future collaborations(4:32). Taj and Vance rave over Adele's rollout and mourn over Chloe Bailey's fallen stock(12:32). 'Drip Season 4' expectations(29:50) and Smiley 'Buy or Bye 2' review(33:26). Why is Bryson Ti...

R.I.P. to the eight people who died at Astroworld Fest 2021. Episode 83 starts with the UNHEARD trio interviewing Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman on the tragic concert, with questions ranging from who's responsible to Travis Scott's future to the future of festivals altogether(1:22). Summer Walker's 'Still Over It' gets reviewed, and Taj and Vance debate Summer's songwriting ability(21:08). C...

UNHEARD is back with a jam-packed episode. After multiple arrests and seven cancelled acts, is Rolling Loud on the verge of dying(0:40)? How would a live recorded album perform today(12:05)? Chance and Vance read deep into the Summer Walker 'Still Over IT' tracklist(20:51). Taj and Vance debate about the good and evil of the budding metaverse(45:53). Reviews galore: Lil Uzi Vert's "Demon High"(6:3...

Episode 81 starts with mixed reviews of Young Thug's 'Punk' album(1:28). Taj and Vance cape for Summer Walker's single "Ex For A Reason"(13:16). Chance provides vivid imagery of PinkPantheress listening experience(17:48). Is Maxo Kream the most underrated rapper at the moment(32:16), and what does Malu Trevejo's signing signal for Cactus Jack(37:58). Plus much more! This week's music in order play...

Vance explains why Don Toliver's 'Life of a DON' is "one of a kind," while Taj questions if he was too high on Toliver's potential(1:28). Summer Walker watch is in full effect, as the trio breaks down the 'Still Over It' tracklist teaser(10:59). Is Lil Durk becoming oversaturated(14:55)? Reviews on James Blakes' 'Friends That Break Your Heart'(26:30) and The Alchemist's 'This Thing Of Ours 2'(30:4...

Chance makes sure episode 79 of UNHEARD starts with a lengthy NBA Youngboy discussion by leading the 'Sincerely, Kentrell' reviews(2:15) and questioning Youngboy's status as the industry reject(8:56). Vance has high praise for Meek Mill's 'Expensive Pain' and ranks his discography(16:22). Taj wonders where Summer Walker will rank if she drops her third classic in as many tries(27:32). Recommended...

UNHEARD places every single project they've ranked so far this year into one of seven tiers: Miss(4:53), Forgotten(8:41), Mid(12:50), Cool(22:34), Good(26:32), Great(35:15) or Album of the Year Contenders(41:10). Lil Nas X 'Montero' review(14:53). And to cap it off, space conspiracy theories(57:29). This week's music played in order is Smiley "Live Guy", Men I Trust "Serenade Of Water", Inner Wave...

Vance kicks off episode 77 by diving deep into Chlöe's new image to premiere his new segment 'Questionable Marketing'(2:08). After reviewing "Have Mercy", Taj asks Chance and Vance what was the last radio hit that they genuinely enjoyed(9:08). Chance leads the review on Baby Keem's polarizing debut album, "The Melodic Blue"(19:33). Post Cold War, what projects are still in rotation(24:54). The lat...

After nine months of speculation and theories, UNHEARD finally gets to review Drake's "Certified Lover Boy"(0:48). From there, the rest of the episode revolves around CLB's gravity with questions like why isn't Lil Wayne credited with aging like Jay-Z(17:19)? Do women rappers hit a glass ceiling(25:50)? Who are the winners and losers of the Drake-Kanye Cold War(41:05)? Taj locks in Little Simz's "...

A very mainstream episode of UNHEARD. From feature critiques to lyric breakdowns to a full rollout recap, the episode starts with a thorough review of Kanye West's 'Donda'(1:36). Chance answers for Drake's recent 'Certified Lover Boy' decisions(14:21). The latest single from Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar sparks a Drake vs. Kendrick debate between Vance and Taj(20:10). The latest from Westside Gunn,...

After SZA's SoundCloud three-pack goes relatively unnoticed, Taj starts episode 74 by asking how popular is SZA really(0:38)? From one TDE artist to the next, Chance asks if the label is gearing up for a fall/winter takeover by having Kendrick Lamar and SZA follow up Isaiah Rashad(8:55). Vance radioes in from the Cold War with new developments, and the three question the motive of war(16:03). The...

With the music industry stagnated by a Cold War between two its biggest names, episode 73 of UNHEARD starts with a bleak correspondence and declaration of allegiances from the three co-hosts(0:50). Vance highlights an interesting DONDA theory(4:23). Better duo: Boldy James x The Alchemist or Young Nudy x Pierre Bourne(21:18)? The three break down the importance of "fangirls" in music, and Chance s...

In true UNHEARD fashion, episode 72 starts with a theory from Vance that ties Jack Harlow to Drake(0:45). Isaiah Rashad's 'The House Is Burning" sparks a back-and-forth debate between the three(4:57). Is Kanye West the A&R/producer a better draw than Kanye West the rapper at this stage of his career(20:02)? After two weeks off, the reviews piled up: Phabo(17:17), EST Gee(33:58), WILLOW(38:49), Dav...

After extensively praising Los Angeles Clippers role player Terance Mann, Vance kicks off episode 71 by leading the way on the review of Vince Staple's self-titled album(2:25). Chance and Vance go back-and-forth between sharp criticisms and medium praise of Snoh Aalegra's latest album (10:49). Taj explains why he can't listen to Charlotte Day Wilson's album right now(23:40) and makes an interestin...

Episode 70 starts with mixed reviews on G Herbo's '25'(0:50). Taj goes on to question the importance of replay value and introduces a new segment dedicated to tracking how long projects stay in the rotation(6:31). Vance powers up into OVO Vance to debate Chance over Brent Faiyaz and Drake's new single "Wasting Time"(14:27). The trio look ahead to the dvsn and Ty Dolla Sign collab album after liste...

Taj starts this week's episode asking for apologies from Chance and Vance in regards to Tyler the Creator's latest album; he receives none(0:58). From there, the three create time capsule albums that they believe represent the current state of music(8:16). Chance and Taj have high praise for Doja Cat's 'Planet Her'(20:42). The Pooh Shiesty prison situation gets broken down, and Shiesty's short-liv...

Staying true to the podcast's name, the UNHEARD trio start episode 68 by reviewing a project no one is talking about, H.E.R.'s 'Back of My Mind'(1:05). From there, the episode goes into a singles spree, reviewing the latest from Vince Staples(7:18), Tyler the Creator(8:32), Don Toliver and Kali Uchis(14:45), and Snoh Aalegra(24:25). Taj theorizes why Snoh's next album may be a setting up to be a l...

Episode 67 starts with hate, as Vance attacks music festivals(0:42). Was 'Culture III' a bounce back project for The Migos(11:33)? Reviews on the latest from Pierre Bourne(20:45), Polo G(27:45), Larry June(50:06), and Rob49(51:00). Why is Meg thee Stallion so hated(36:42), and what should we expect from Tyler the Creator post-Igor(43:30)? Plus much more! This week's music played in order is Remble...