New Old Heads Podcast

The New Old Heads episode 231 had talks on Lil Nas X's controversial video of him dancing on the devil, Melle Mell's comments on what it takes to be great in hip hop, and Tupac's legacy.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 230 talked about Lil Mama wanting to be the "voice" for heterosexuals, Melle Mel saying that hip hop itself is cultural appropriation, and Joey Bada$$ saying that social distancing is inhumane.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 229 talked about the 2021 Grammys, including them not spelling DOOM's name in all caps, as well as Skyzoo's legacy.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 228 talked about Nas saying nobody gets out of hip hop unscathed, Bruno Mars addressing allegations of him being a cultural appropriator, and Akademics saying Jay-Z uses "black-owned" as a bait and switch tactic.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 227 talked on Live Nation's CEO saying that festivals will probably be back mid summer, Yo! MTV Raps and The Source Awards potentially coming back in the near future, and The Game/Fat Joe and other rappers scamming up-and-coming rappers to be on mixtape playlists.  Support the show

The New Old Heads podcast episode 226 had talks on Prince Markie Dee dying and the Fat Boys, Kid from Kid 'N Play saying newer artists sound more alike than his era, Atlanta's recent string of violence, and Meek Mill's rap lines about Kobe's death.  Support the show

The New Old Heads Podcast episode 225 had talks on the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame's latest inductees and its relevancy, Judas and the Black Messiah's sound track and how well it was put together and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 224 talked about Chika's comments on women rappers being doper than men and it being hard for them, Just Blaze talking about Puff and the difference between a producer and a beat maker, and Joe Budden taking a role at Patreon and releasing exclusive content there.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 223 talked about Clubhouse and its short term success with creatives, Bob James and 9th Wonder's interview with Tracklib and if we think the service will take off, and Madlib's comments about expecting more revolutionary music in 2021 than what we're seeing.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 222 talked about DJ Clark Kent saying that rappers putting friends on should be frowned upon, who the most hated rapper is and if hatred comes with popularity, and if music made for the clubs is still considered hip hop.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 221 talked about Lil Wayne potentially being pardoned by Donald Trump and if he deserves it, Timbaland being dragged for sampling, the layers of sampling in hip hop, Bow Wow/Meek Mill's concert in Houston and being called out by major, and having to be over 40 to enjoy Fabolous.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 220 talked about artists taking feedback on where they take their sound and artistry, Joe Budden saying LL would beat Freddie Gibbs in a battle, and a talk on the best debut and sophomore hip hop albums.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 219 talked about Charalamagne Tha God saying the Drake era is over, remembering MF DOOM's legacy, and an article about angry white rappers not being in style because of Trump's rants. That and more.  Support the show

The New Old heads episode 218 talked Master P & Barron Davis potentially buying Reebok, KRS One talking about rappers who may try to reinvent hip hop without legend quality approval, the passing of Whodini member Ecstasy, and some of our favorite 2020 hip hop music releases.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 217 talked about Lil Wayne's influence - being good or bad, Wayne selling his catalog, Method Man saying Wu-Tang is like Nirvana, and Pharrell's story about Michael Jackson not the songs that turned into Justin Timberlake's "Justified" project.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 216 had talks on Fabolous saying rapping is the most dangerous profession, hip hop potentially having an "anti-vaccine" problem, and hip hop trends that we'd like to end with 2020.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 215 talked about the untimely passing of Indianapolis icon DJ Indiana Jones, Lupe Fiasco saying he's requiring vaccines from all concert goers at his shows, Breakdancing being in the Olympics, and rappers maybe being targeted.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 214 talked Young Thug's disrespectful commentary around Andre 3000, the mothers of drill rappers demand peace, and Psalm One's "Ain't No Human Resources in Hip Hop" article that documents her RSE story.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 213 talked about Fredro Starr calling Royce Da 5'9" a nerd rapper, if the GRAMMYs got the "Best Rap Album" nominees right for once, Jeezy & Gucci outcome, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 212 talked about the upcoming Verzuz (11/19/20) with Jeezy and Gucci Mane and if we can expect it to not have any issues with their beef history. They also talked the recent violence around rappers getting shot, as well as some rare hip hop/music industry facts.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 211 talked about who would potentially win in an Outkast vs. Tribe Verzuz battle, Russ saying that fans are responsible for Lil Pump, Busta Rhymes talks how emcees having a ghostwriter is like Lance Armstrong with Steroids, and more.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 210 talked about Busta Rhymes' new ELE2 album, and also talked about why it took so long for DJ Vlad to be "cancelled" / boycotted.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 209 talked about T.I.'s comment on not battling Busta Rhymes because there's a generational gap - and if we agree with it, and if people like Griselda because of nostalgia - and if it's generally a gimmick. They also talked scariest movies and more.  Support the show

Four Years! The New Old Heads episode 208 talked about 50 Cent saying that he was voting for Trump because Biden's tax plan was too high, Ice Cube responding to critics because of allegedly meeting with Trump, and a handful of our favorite releases from the last few weeks.  Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 207 talked Killer Mike launching a digital banking service, Hip Hop Conspiracies, and Curren$y saying that quarantine leveled the playing field for lyricists.  Support the show