The Record Report

May 22 2024
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Remember that feeling when you heard you favorite song for first time? What about when your favorite artist released something and you couldn't wait to talk with your friends about whether or not it was better than the last? That's The Record Report. Each episode is a time capsule into a moment of music. We pick an album, re-review it and discuss how it stood the test of time.

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Welcome To Heartbreak

May 22 2024 101 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of The Record Report! DISCLAIMER: This episode came out before the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake Beef picked up. If you want to hear our breakdown of the music that came out, peep our full breakdown episode Anywho, for this week, we'll be taking a dark turn with a review of Kanye West's fourth studio album 808s & Heartbreak. When this album dro

Special Episode: The only Kendrick & Drake breakdown that matters

May 09 2024 160 mins  
For the past two weeks, the Hip Hop industry has been abuzz with a heated exchange between two of its biggest titans. This feud, which has been simmering for more than a decade, has finally come to a head, and we've taken the time to dissect the latest releases, contextualize them historically, and declare a winner. So, if you're looking to stay on top of all the latest hap

Selfish

Apr 10 2024 117 mins  
Welcome to another episode of the Record Report! For this episode, we're heading back down south to listen to Atlanta rapper Trouble's debut studio album Edgewood. Mostly produced by Georgia producer MikeWillMadeIt, the original 16-track EP uses a different aesthetic to help Trouble's story of theft, grit, and perseverance. Edgewood also featured a wide array of stars

Dove

Apr 02 2024 94 mins  
Welcome back to the Record Report! In this episode, we'll be taking a trip back over the pond, and back in time to review Cymande's self-titled debut, Cymande. Dropping only a year after Funkadelic's Maggot Brain and long before other projects influenced the sound of the 1970s, Cymande is a project that uses several influences across the globe to create one of the earli

Shout Out To The Bunnies

Mar 26 2024 121 mins  
We're glad to see you again for episode 5 of the Record Report! For this episode, we have Radio DJ and Skater SylvrDolla in the building to talk about Tyler, the Creator's 4th studio album, Flower Boy. Releasing in the summer of 2017, the Grammy-nominated LP faced tough competition in the rap genre with projects like Jay Z's 4:44 and Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. However,

Pressure

Mar 19 2024 64 mins  
Welcome back to Season 4 of The Record Report! Ford this episode, we're heading over the pond to review Little Simz's third album The Grey Area. Dropping in 2019, The Grey Area was released to critical and commercial success, getting placed on television shows like Ballers, and even grabbing the spotlight on Apple Music in the late 2010s. From self-love to losing a loved o

Lovin' It

Mar 12 2024 114 mins  
Welcome back to Season 4 (and 50th Episode) of the Record Report! For this episode, we're heading south to North Carolina to review Little Brother's Sophmore album The Menstrual Show. At the time of this album's release, the group faced scrutiny for its polarizing concept, which references the offensive shows of the same name that were popular in the early 1900s. Despit

Walk Like A Warrior

Mar 05 2024 96 mins  
Welcome back to the Record Report. This week, we're taking a revolutionary stance with Dead Prez's second album RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta. Dropping in the Spring of 2004, RBG was a project that spotlighted the duo's versatility in sounds, yet consistency in message. With features from rap stars like Jay-Z and Krazy Bone, the album doesn't hesitate to take a c

A Long Walk

Feb 05 2024 99 mins  
Welcome back to Season 4 of the Record Report! To kick off the year, we're taking the trip to Philly with Jill Scott's debut LP Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1. Released July 18, 2000, the Philadelphia star's Grammy-nominated project was one of the first to introduce a new sound to the music world. From Beyonce using He Loves Me in a 2007 live performance

A Wonderful Year (2023 Recap)

Jan 29 2024 105 mins  
Welcome back to the Record Report! As we prepare for Season 4 (and 2024), we take some time to look back at the year and what we loved about the music world. Vance and Ahmad choose their favorite artists of 2023, Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, discuss the genre's influence in the modern music industry, and women's grasp of the game currently. @Yo_Ahki/@VanceB_ Listen to