Vibes and Stuff Podcast

Ian & Jamil review 'Frank', the latest album from Fly Anakin, share our likes, critiques, favorite songs, and our final 1 to 10 rating.

Ian & Jamil review 'YOD Wave', the latest EP from Your Old Droog, share our likes, critiques, and final 1 to 10 rating.

(0:00) intro (1:45) catching up & Spring break (4:50) R.I.P. DJ Kay Slay (10:42) The Game has diss records ready for Eminem?!??! (17:24) Drake sends what sounds like subliminal shots at his old rival Pusha T (22:12) Mailbag Questions....what artists do most people seem to love, that we just don't connect with or like despite giving their music several chances?? (1:09:25) what artists do we rel...

(0:00) intro (2:06) we react to the news that the long awaited reunion album from Black Star will be dropping May 3rd after 24 years! Are we excited about it? What are our expectations? (16:20) a puzzling beef appears to be brewing between Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher (24:34) Pusha T names himself, Jay-Z, & Jeezy the 3 GOAT coke rappers....do we agree? (38:55) 33 3's: we name what we fe...

(0:00) intro (4:25) Final thoughts on Will Smith situation (11:35) Tyler The Creator wins the Grammy for Best Rap Album...is this a good sign? (19:40) NYC mayor Eric Adams meets with local drill rappers in an effort to quell local violence, but is this the correct approach? ( 31:15) we discuss and vote on our bracket for the greatest sophomore hip-hop albums; what hip hop act had the best second s...

(0:00) intro (2:45) We share our reactions and take on Will Smith slapping the fire outta Chris Rock at the Oscar's...was he right, wrong, or in between? (22:10) Pusha T records a clever jingle for Arby's, and there's already been a response record! (28:24) the crew share their lists for their personal favorite 10+ hip-hop love songs and discuss why they resonate with us (1:20:11) Album Faceoff: M...

Ian & Jason review and discuss the latest posthumous album from Phife Dawg, Forever, and share our likes, dislikes, favorite tracks, and final 1 to 10 rating.

Ian & Jamil discuss the newest album from Elzhi, Zhigiest, produced by Georgie Anne Muldrow. We share our likes, critiques, favorite tracks & final 1 to 10 rating.

Ian & Jamil review Benny The Butcher's newest album, Tana Talk 4. We share our likes, critiques, favorite tracks & final 1 to 10 rating.

(0:00) intro (1:30) ya'll still wearing your masks, right? (4:45) Bow Wow plans to release his final album on Death Row Records (9:55) we review and discuss part 3 of the Netflix documentary 'Jeen Yuhs', based on Kanye West's career, share our takeaways & where we stand on the controversial figure of Kanye (1:08:30) on the 25th anniversary of the passing of Notorious B.I.G., we share what his...

(0:00) intro (3:20) R.I.P. Betty Davis (5:04) Isaiah Rashad gets outed with sex tape and hip-hop's reaction (15:39) we discuss and weigh in on The Ringer's list of the 40 best J-Dilla beats; did they get it right? What songs/beats should have been included? (46:13) we review the new Netflix documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs' detailing Kanye West's rise to fame and everything that came with it. Did we enjoy i...

(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up & shoveling snow (4:27) Kendrick Lamar is teaming up with the creators of South Park to make a comedic film about..... slavery?!!??! (15:35) we share our thoughts on the recent racist and anti-vaccine comments that have landed Joe Rogan in hot water (26:57) we dive into part 1 of our bracket and voting for the dopest, catchiest, and most iconic rap hooks of all...

(0:00) intro (1:39) catchin' up (4:23) we react to Kool Moe Dee's unearthed "Rap Report Card" & discuss how the younger generation of hip-hop fans is not so different from us (16:03) Pick A Legend Challenge: what we rather choose...a dinner with Jay-Z, a blunt with Snoop, a party with Drake, a studio session with Kanye, or a drink with Diddy, and why? (31:05) we discuss the shoes that hip hop...

Ian & Jamil review Cordae's new album, From A Bird's Eye View & share our likes, critiques, favorite tracks and our final 1 to 10 rating.

Ian & Jamil dive into the latest LP from Nas, Magic, and give our in depth review, likes, critiques, favorite tracks and 1 to 10 rating.

(0:00) intro (2:30) the life of a tradesman (5:25) R.I.P. Sidney Poitier & Max Julian (7:40) Freddie Gibbs thinks the rap game needs a G-League like the NBA; do we agree? (21:00) Royce da 5'9 calls out Lil Xan as hip hop's first male Karen; find out why (32:38) what hip hop albums are slated to drop in 2022 that we are looking forward to hearing? (43:00) Jamil shares his list of Top 10 Hip Hop...

(0:00) intro (2:55) Rapper Mad Skillz is retiring from his yearly "Rap-Ups" (5:35) we discuss who, if anybody, can actually stand in a Versuz battle against Jay-Z (19:24) Have Nas & Hitboy officially 3-Peated? (24:45) we share what hip-hop songs had an emotional effect on us and got us in our feelings and why... (47:21) Hip-Hop NFTs, what are they? How do they work? Who benefits the most from...

(0:00) intro (2:37) Dave East says he's in the wrong era of rap (14:45) Doja Cat goes on record as being a huge fan of Little Brother; is this cap? (21:30) we discuss Big Sean's response to Kanye West's unkind words towards him and consider the other side of the story (35:06) the crew shares their lists for their best 10 hip hop albums that dropped in 2021 (spoiler: its more than 10 for Ian) and d...

(0:00) intro (1:48) catchin' up & our booster shot symptoms (4:42) do we agree with Skyzoo who says the Grammy's need to institute a "best underground rap album" category? (20:30) we dive into our 4th annual Vibes & Stuff Awards and discuss who won for (21:21) Most Disappointing Rap Album (24:26) Best R&B album (31:50) Best EP (38:50) Best Underrated/Slept On Album (42:35) Dopest Album...

(0:00) intro (1:50) catchin' up, how 'bout those Bulls & hustlers who used to sell drugs to the community (9:10) The Grammys have announced the nominees for Best Rap Album for 2022; did they get it right? Were there any obvious snubs that should have been nominated? (22:50) we dive into voting on our bracket for the Best Debut Album in hip-hop! What artist or group made the best, most indelibl...

(0:00) intro (1:45) catchin' up... we gettin' booster shots out here! (3:25) R.I.P. Virgil Obloh & Young Dolph (7:00) we weigh in on the Astroworld concert tragedy and the sinister conspiracy theory now surrounding it (24:51) we wrap up our final thoughts on the good, the bad, and the crazy of Kanye West's Drink Champs interview (42:45) Can/should hip hop artists be a voice to raise awareness...

(0:00) intro (2:20) catchin' up, losing weight, & congratulations to the Chicago Sky, the WNBA's new champs!!! (7:35) Meek Mill wants to be as respected as Kendrick Lamar?!??!! (16:17) Lil Nas X wants more respect from hip hop as an actual rapper...where do we stand on that? And is he really the first openly gay rapper? (29:00) NLE Choppa threatens to quit rap over the covid vaccine??! (33:25)...

(0:00) intro (2:05) catchin' up & our thoughts on the most recent Dave Chappelle blowback (5:30) R.I.P. Brian Giles, Melvin Van Peebles & Dr. Lonnie Smith (8:20) Facebook went bye-bye briefly (11:50) Ghostface Killah announces that Kanye West & Mike Dean will be executive producing Supreme Clientele 2 (17:52) we kick off our Cuffing Season special going in on our worst date experiences...

(0:00) intro (2:13) catchin' up and covid tests for the kids (5:12) R. Kelly is convicted in a court of law after decades of being a villain (10:42) we weigh in on Little Brother calling on their fans to boycott the re-issue of The Minstrel Show (20:33) The Fugees are reuniting for a brief tour! How do we feel about it & if they were to do an actual reunion album, what producers & MCs woul...

(0:00) intro (1:38) catchin' up, covid close calls, & booster shots (5:15) R.I.P. comedian AJ Johnson (6:07) we weigh in on the recent controversy surrounding Asian American rapper/actor Awkwafina & her contrived "blaccent" (17:37) some are saying since Kanye West is still a figure listeners flock to despite his recent Trump lovefest, singer Chrissette Michelle should be "un-canceled"; do...