Vibes and Stuff Podcast

(0:00) Intro & opening comments (4:35) we react to the news that a new Gang Starr album will be dropping and the new single "Family & Loyalty" featuring J. Cole (8:47) Phonte & Big Pooh let it be known where they stand with 9th Wonder these days (14:33) Kanye is retiring from "secular music" (16:25) Tekashi 69 is snitching on everybody, but can he return to rap and still be succesful?...

Ian & Jamil breakdown the discography of one of hip-hop's dopest duos- Run The Jewels! We name our top ten favorite songs, discuss our first exposure to their material, compare their run to that of other great groups, and rank their albums. Enjoy.... 

(0:00) Intro & opening comments (4:10) we give our initial thoughts on Hulu's miniseries Wu Tang: An American Saga (12:00) Lord Jamar wants that smoke with Eminem but Royce da 5'9" has inserted himself (20:00) Nicki Minaj has announced her retirement (23:55) we discuss what other rappers we would be cool with retiring (30:50) Jerome discusses what lyrically gifted MCs need to do t...

Rodney could not join us on episode 9, but sent us his thoughts via voicemail on the new Little Brother & Rapsody albums. 

Ian & Jamil review the new album from Murs, The Illiad Is Dead and The Odyssey Is Over, give their track by track analysis and a final score. Enjoy!!!

(0:00) Introduction and opening comments (3:10) new Little Brother music coming!! (5:45) Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' becomes the longest running #1 single ever (13:50) we discuss the recent deal between Jay-Z & the NFL and whether or not Jigga back-stabbed Kaepernick (26:35) Leaders of the New School: we break down the careers of Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Drake, Logic, Chance The Rapper, & J...

(0:00) Intro & opening comments (2:20) reaction to the latest mass shootings (10:30) Tay K gets 55 years, but should rappers' violent lyrics be used against them in a court of law? (14:50) reaction to the second trailer for Wu Tang: An American Saga (17:42) A$AP Rocky gets sprung from jail (20:50) Reggie breaks down Glasses Malone's controversial new song '2Pac Must Die' (28:00) we discuss who...

Ian & Jamil review Nas' latest LP 'Lost Tapes II'!!! Enjoy!!!

(0:00) Intro and opening comments (2:35) Ian & Jamil discuss cheap summertime beers (7:25) the new '007' is a black woman! (12:50) A$AP Rocky is getting help from Trump and Pras is broke (20:20) we discuss why we no longer see groups in hip hop (34:35) who was the best hip hop producer from the year 1990 (45:10) we list our best ten albums from the year 2002 and talk a few disappointing ones a...

(0:00) Intro and opening comments (4:30) News Nuggets: we break down Asap Rocky's stint in a Swedish jail, the Queen & Slim trailer, Puff Daddy bringing back Da Band, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Talib's new podcast, R Kelly's arrest, and the Humboldt Park Alligator (27:45) we recap and discuss the results of round 1 of our 2000s Radio Single Bracket (36:50) We vote through the final rounds of ou...

(0:00) Introduction (2:15) Ian & Zach chop it up about vacations and the city of New Orleans (8:55) we share out thoughts on the new trailer for Wu Tang: An American Saga (10:35) Juneteenth is an official holiday, just not everywhere (14:32) we discuss Afro Future Fest's controversial attempt at equity (19:40) graffiti writers tag the 'bean' in Millenium Park (24:25) we discuss the songs that...

(0:00) intro and opening comments (6:30) shot outs!! (6:55) Slick Rick the Ruler has returned! (9:40) Lil Nas X Comes Out As Gay (11:45) we discuss if we think reparations for Black Americans are a good idea (21:50) we discuss Kendrick's 'Control' verse from 6 years ago and the mark it left on the game and whether or not Kendrick has earned rap's crown (30:25) does sagging pants ne...

(0:00) Intro & opening statements (2:05) Ian & Dave discuss ups and downs of fatherhood (8:35) we discuss the latest puzzling Andre 3000 sighting (13:53) we react to the latest update on the hopefully soon-to-be-released Black Star reunion album (17:45) we react to Lavar Ball's inappropriate comments to ESPN's Molly Quirim (24:12) we dive into the best hip hop albums we feel dropped this y...

(0:00) Intro and episode preview (3:30) R.I.P. words for Bushwick Bill (6:35) Run The Jewels 4 news (9:41) Dave's thoughts on Ava Duvernay's 'When They See Us' (17:15) Drake's really feelin' himself lately (20:10) we share some of the rapper names we feel are the worst & wackest (34:35) we discuss the best albums that dropped in 1998 and a few that were unfairly hated on and disappointing (50:...

(0:00) Intro (1:30) Salutations (11:50) News Nuggets Segment (19:30) reactions to new music from J. Cole, Logic, and Jay Electronica (32:00) Round 2 of our dopest radio singles of the 90s (1:00:38) Outro instrumentals Enjoy!

(0:00) Intro (1:28) Salutations (2:35) Diamond D 'Diam Piece 2' thoughts (3:42) NBA Playoffs reactions (8:40) final rounds of our dopest 90s radio singles bracket (43:20) Jamil questions the winner (49:25) Overrated/Underrated segment (101:02) What we been bumpin' for the past week (113:45) final shout outs (120:45) concluding instrumentals Enjoy!

We've reached out 50th Episode!!! And we're commemorating this milestone, with special guest Zach, by going down memory lane and revisiting the greatest hip-hop singles from the 90s and voting on which tracks we were feeling the most and felt were the dopest cuts!! We narrow it down from 64 songs to 32, so only the creme de la creme remains. Enjoy the show and be sure to check out the instrumental...

We're back and discussing a few brief news nuggets, such as Nas' Illmatic 25th Year Anniversary, Dave East calling out Lil Nas X, and Jay Electronica's squandered career. Then we'll dive into hip hop trends that we've found wack and the trends we were rocking with. We'll discuss our favorite hip hop concept albums and also our favorite posse cuts, and then dive into a special chicken wings edition...

We're back and breaking down the hip hop albums that were released in 1997 and rank our top ten LPs from that year as well as discuss a few disappointing albums from that year too. We also briefly discuss the recent flagrant disrespect of rapper Kodak Black and ask is he just a bi-product of the ignorant millennial generation? We breakdown Happy Hour, suits with sneakers, Blazing Saddles, Frasier,...

We're back with special guest Phil, to discuss our thoughts on Mos Def's exclusive art-piece album, the How High 2 trailer, Logic landing a NYT best-seller novel, J. Cole and his efforts to unite hip hop artists, and we also share our personal favorite non-hip hop albums that we feel are essential listening for anyone looking to expand their musical palate!! Another Overrated/Underrated gets cover...

The crew is back and giving our reactions and thoughts on the tragic death of LA rapper Nipsey Hussle. We also dive into "cancel culture" and discuss whether or not efforts to silence and boycott certain public figures has gone too far or is it justified?? We also hop back in the Delorean to ride back to the year 2000 and discuss what hip hop albums from that year were our favorites and what album...

The crew is back along with special guest Lanell, and in the spirit of March Madness, we're voting on another bracket. This time we'll dive into the catalogue of legendary hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest, and determine which song of theirs can wear the title of "Best ATCQ Song Ever". We'll also dive into another Overrated/Underrated segment, and share what we've been bumpin' for the week. Enjo...

We're back and breaking down our personal favorite hip-hop albums from the year 2004 that are turning 15 years old this year! We dive into our Roasting the Culture segment again and have a laugh at a few original album titles that were rejected. We share our favorite Boondocks episodes as well as what we've been bumpin' for the week and dive into another Overrated/Underrated segment! Enjoy!!!

Ian and co-host Jamil dive into the history and legacy of legendary indie hip-hop label, Rawkus Records!! We discuss our first exposure and purchases from the now defunct label, what we appreciated about their contribution to underground hip hop, and we do an in-depth discussion of their signature Soundbombing compilation series and give them our hindsight ratings. We also share some upcoming topi...

Co-host Jamil and Ian run through the discography of legendary, underground rapper MF Doom, AKA Viktor Vaughn, AKA King Geedorah, AKA Metal Fingers, and rank his albums from best to least-best according to our personal opinions!! We touch on standout verses and what album we feel is his most underappreciated LP. Enjoy the show!!