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In this episode, the hosts Yinka Diz and Outlaw delve into UGK's fourth studio album, Dirty Money, released in 2001. They explore their personal connections to the album, its critical reception, and the impact of UGK's music on their lives. The conversation includes a detailed track analysis, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the album's production and lyrical content. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the cultural context of the music and reflect on the evolution of UGK's sound and influence in hip hop. In this conversation, the hosts critically review various songs from an album, discussing their beats, lyrics, and overall impact. They explore the significance of titular tracks, the role of collaborations, and the concept of a blaxploitation film as a narrative device for the album. The discussion also touches on the importance of song placement and the influence of artists like Scarface. Ultimately, they aim to conceptualize a classic album that resonates with listeners while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the current tracks. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to UGK's Dirty Money 01:27 Personal Connections to the Album 04:06 Cultural Context and Influences 07:48 Production and Collaborations 10:32 Bourbon and Music Appreciation 15:58 Critical Reception and Highlights 21:07 Lowlights and Final Thoughts 22:30 Production Insights and Highlights 24:51 Lack of Direction in Albums 28:48 Track Analysis Begins 38:49 Exploring Highlights and Low Lights 44:36 Final Thoughts on the Album 45:33 Creating Buzz and Mythos in Music 46:30 Making a Classic: Conceptualizing the Album 47:30 Co-Executive Production and Musical Direction 48:24 Blaxploitation Movie Concept: Pimp C as Anti-Hero 49:48 Character Dynamics: Pimp C and Bun B 51:11 Nods to Modern Influences: Megan Thee Stallion 52:32 Cinematic Introductions and Track Adjustments 53:54 Guest Features and Collaborations 56:44 Scarface's Role and Blues Influence 01:01:31 Finalizing the Album: Track Listings and Features Keywords: UGK, Dirty Money, hip hop, album review, music analysis, track analysis, Pimp C, Bun B, Southern rap, 2001, music review, album critique, UGK, Pimp C, hip hop, song analysis, music production, collaboration, blaxploitation, classic albums

In this episode, Yinka Diz and Haas delve into Cardi B's latest album, 'Am I the Drama,' exploring its themes, production, and lyrical content. They discuss the evolution of Cardi as an artist, the expectations surrounding her sophomore album, and the highlights and lowlights of the project. The conversation includes a track-by-track analysis, emphasizing the cultural references and the balance between commercial appeal and artistic integrity. Ultimately, the hosts reflect on Cardi's journey and the significance of her vulnerability in her music. In this conversation, Yinka Diz and Haas delve into the themes and nuances of Cardi B's latest album, discussing the personal and commercial aspects of her music. They explore the impact of collaborations, the evolution of female rap, and the social commentary present in her lyrics. The discussion also touches on industry tactics and the challenges artists face in navigating their careers. Ultimately, they reflect on the album's success and Cardi's growth as an artist. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Cardi B's Album 02:26 Contextualizing Cardi B's Journey 06:55 Expectations and Pressure of Sophomore Albums 08:52 Overall Impressions of the Album 14:39 Track-by-Track Analysis Begins 22:55 Exploring Cardi's Musical Identity 26:53 The Impact of Lyrics and Writing Style 30:53 Collaborations and Commercial Appeal 34:59 Vulnerability and Personal Growth in Music 38:59 Cultural Elements and Authenticity in Tracks 42:53 Reflections on Relationships and Accountability 45:31 Lizzo's Music: A Love-Hate Relationship 48:45 Commercial Releases and Artistic Intent 51:49 Collaborations: Strengths and Weaknesses 53:46 Social Context and Timing of Releases 55:57 Beef Tracks: Directness and Relevance 01:01:45 Double Standards in Diss Tracks 01:04:24 Album Flow and Track Selection 01:06:40 The Stripper Anthem Debate 01:10:00 Janet Jackson's Feature and Its Impact 01:12:11 The Trophies and Nice Guy Tracks 01:14:34 Killing You Hoes and Album Fatigue 01:16:24 Industry Games and Marketing Strategies 01:18:48 Cardi's Evolution and Future Directions Keywords: Cardi B, Am I the Drama, album review, hip hop, music analysis, track by track, cultural commentary, vulnerability, commercial appeal, artistic integrity, Cardi B, album review, music collaboration, female rap, social commentary, commercial music, R&B, music industry, rivalries, music evolution

Join hosts Yinka Diz and Haas as they delve into the iconic album "Baduizm" by Erykah Badu. Discover how this album became a pivotal part of their lives and its impact on the music industry. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Personal Connections to Baduizm 00:10:30 - Initial Thoughts on the Album 00:20:45 - Track-by-Track Analysis 01:05:00 - Production Insights 01:20:15 - Erykah Badu's Artistic Influence 01:35:00 - Final Thoughts and Rankings 01:45:30 - Outro Don't miss this engaging discussion on one of the most influential albums in Neo Soul. Like, Comment, and Subscribe now for more musical analysis deep dives into some of your favorite golden era albums! #ErykahBadu #Baduizm #NeoSoul #MusicPodcast

In this episode of the 80s Babies podcast, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson discuss Cardi B's new single 'Imaginary Players,' which samples Jay-Z's classic track. They explore the highlights and critical feedback of the song, touching on its production quality, lyrical content, and the impact of social media on its reception. The conversation delves into the significance of regional sounds in hip hop and the anticipation surrounding Cardi's upcoming album, ultimately questioning the direction of her music career. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cardi B's New Single 02:14 Highlights and Praise for 'Imaginary Players' 09:59 Critical Feedback on the Record 22:21 General Thoughts and Future of Cardi B's Music 28:26 The Impact of Nostalgia in Music 30:01 Jay-Z's Influence and Sample Clearance 31:49 The Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Dynamic 33:01 Expectations for Cardi B's Upcoming Album 35:09 Analyzing Cardi B's Recent Single Performance 36:51 Reflections on Jay-Z's Career and Albums 39:05 The Evolution of Jay-Z's Reception Over Time 41:07 The Significance of 'Reasonable Doubt' in Hip-Hop 43:38 The Cultural Shift in Hip-Hop Appreciation 45:40 Final Thoughts on Cardi B's Music and Future Keywords Cardi B, Imaginary Players, music review, hip hop, album release, Jay-Z, music production, rap, singles, music industry

Join Yinka & Outlaw in this special episode as they dive into Clipse's return album, Let God Sort Em Out (released July 11, 2025), their first project as a duo since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Expect candid takes on production, lyrics, and that long-awaited reunion energy. In this episode: 🔍 Track-by-track breakdown: from the introspective “The Birds Don’t Sing” to the gritty “Chains & Whips” 🎙️ Exploring Pharrell’s full production return and its strengths—and where it may lean a little too polished 💥 Features & flow: Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, Nas & more—how they add to the chemistry 😢 Themes of grief, faith & legacy—especially on songs like “By the Grace of God” 🔁 Final verdict: Does Clipse deliver a triumphant comeback or fall short of legacy expectations? Time Stamps: (1:18) Opening discussion on the Clipse (4:41) The album rollout (8:20) Critical reception (13:15) General thoughts (29:34) Highlights (38:04) Lowlights (1:02:30) Track for track analysis (1:22:25) Closing thoughts Get Involved: If you’ve been spinning Let God Sort Em Out, sound off below: 👍 Like, 💬 Comment your top track or verse, and 🔁 Share this with fellow Clipse riders! 🔗 Find More: Subscribe to 80z Babies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. Follow us on social media: @the80zbabies for bonus clips and updates!

Join the 80z Babies as they take a deep dive into 50 Cent's iconic album "The Massacre." In this episode, they dissect the highs and lows of the album, exploring its standout tracks and the production choices that defined its sound. Listen in as they attempt to reimagine "The Massacre" as a classic, discussing what changes could elevate it to legendary status. With insightful commentary and a passion for hip-hop history, the 80z Babies offer a fresh perspective on one of 50 Cent's most talked-about projects. Don't miss this engaging breakdown of an album that continues to spark debate among fans and critics alike.

In this engaging conversation, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson celebrate the impact of Kanye West, particularly focusing on his album 'Late Registration.' They explore the significance of the album in Kanye's career, its cultural relevance, and personal reflections on how it resonates with their own experiences. The discussion delves into Kanye's artistic evolution, live performances, collaborations, and the critical reception of the album. Through a track-by-track analysis, they highlight the production quality, lyrical growth, and the overarching themes that make 'Late Registration' a pivotal moment in hip hop history. In this conversation, Panama Jackson and Yinka Diz delve into Kanye West's album 'Late Registration,' discussing its highlights, cultural significance, and production quality. They explore individual tracks, their emotional impact, and the collaborations that define the album. The discussion also touches on Kanye's evolution as an artist and the lasting influence of this album in hip hop history. Timestamps: 00:00 Celebrating Birthdays and Kanye's Influence 02:46 The Impact of Late Registration's Release 05:08 Personal Reflections on Kanye's Music 07:56 The Evolution of Kanye's Artistic Vision 10:31 Kanye's Connection to College Culture 13:15 Concert Experiences and Artistic Expression 16:05 Kanye's Production Genius and Fan Reception 18:26 Critical Reception and Legacy of Late Registration 21:34 Kanye's Musical Acclaim and Impact 28:30 Kanye's Artistic Highlights 38:49 Lyrical Shortcomings and Critiques 42:23 Lupe's Impact on Kanye's Career 44:27 Kanye's Growth as an Artist 46:13 The Genuine Kanye Experience 48:00 Collaborative Writing in Hip Hop 49:45 Track by Track Analysis Begins 01:01:32 Navigating Social Dynamics and Personal Identity 01:03:05 Bridging Albums: My Way Home and Crack Music 01:04:56 Conspiracy Theories and Social Commentary in Crack Music 01:08:33 Emotional Depth: Roses and Bring Me Down 01:11:22 Exploring Vulnerability: Hey Mama and Celebration 01:23:36 Final Thoughts on the Album 01:35:04 Reflections on Kanye's Evolution 01:39:46 Scoring the Album and Its Legacy

Yinka returns with another summer mix of West Coast nostalgia, featuring a gang of classics from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Mack 10, WC, Ice Cube, and more.... #ACWCS #ACWCS2 #ThatLife

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss Ryan Coogler's latest movie, Sinners staring Michael B. Jordan. Note: Due to a technical issue, the audio of our guest specifically isn't up to our normal standard of clarity. Apologies to both our guest and our listeners, and we ask for your patience as we work out the kinks in our new video/audio setup.

Yinka and Panama discuss the latest offering from legendary hiphop group Outkast's Andre 3000, his MET gala fit, and the psychology of releasing music to the world on the latest episode of the 80z Babies Podcast

The 80z Babies are back to discuss/celebrate?? the 1 year anniversary of the incendiary diss song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar released May 4th, 2024.

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Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife

Kick your summer off right with a nostalgic mix of West Coast classics featuring legendary music from West Coast luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, Mack 10, WC, Mr. Short Khop, and more.... #ThatLife

Just in time for summer solstice, Yinka drops what has now become an annual selection of sounds spanning the African diaspora. The summer starts now. #ThatLife https://soundcloud.com/yinka/ah3

Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004. Timestamps: (0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove (1:00) Why this album? (2:47) Where was Yinka? (5:18) Where was Outlaw? (9:03) Critical reception (10:15) Outlaw grades the album (12:00) Overarching highlights (18:30) Overarching lowlights (21:00) Track for track analysis (57:15) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999. Timestamps: (0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka? (1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes? (4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged (6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album? (9:45) Where was Yinka? (11:10) Where was Outlaw? (13:30) Did Things Fall Apart become a part of Outlaw's identity? (14:25) Critical reception (16:45) Overarching lowlights (21:21) Common's a pervert (25:38) Overarching highlights (37:03) Track for track analysis (1:10:50) Yinka attempts to make it a classic (1:18:20) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop related movies. Timestamps: (1:22) Outlaw's #5 (5:17) Outlaw's #4 (7:07) Outlaw's #3 (14:13) Outlaw's #2 (22:00) Outlaw's #1 (25:50) Yinka's #5 (27:44) Yinka's #4-1 (31:05) Yinka's Hon Mention (32:47) East Coast vs. West Coast Picks (35:15) recap

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 hiphop record labels of all time.

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002. Timestamps: (1:30) Where was Yinka? (3:38) Where was Jaz? (4:06) Where was Outlaw? (6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist? (7:48) Critical reception (9:14) How weird is Saadiq? Does he still have his mystique? (11:37) Overarching highlights (15:47) We need more projects helmed by bassists (17:35) Overarching lowlights. Is the songwriting suspect? (25:06) Track for track analysis (25:21) Is "Doing What I Can" one of the strongest basslines and intros ever? Yinka's 'Highlight of Highlights' (28:44) The team pokes fun at the "Body Parts" lyrics (31:29) D'Angelo's participation wasn't always reliable (34:57) Jaz' 'Highlight of Highlights' (35:35) The tuba is such a striking choice for "Still Ray" (50:45) Lyrically, is Saadiq's "love" and "i miss you" bag better than his "sex" bag? (53:42) Is "Faithful" a fuck boy anthem? (55:53) Outlaw's 'Highlight of Highlights' (1:10:30) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies discuss the Top 5 whitest songs of all time. Timestamps: (1:13) Outlaw #5 (3:26) Outlaw #4 (4:30) Outlaw #3 (6:16) Outlaw #2 (7:39) Outlaw #1 (9:30) Yinka shares a story about Outlaw's #1 pick (12:17) Yinka #5 (13:37) Yinka #4 (15:20) Yinka #3 (16:28) Yinka #2 (16:55) Yinka #1 (18:33) Honorable mentions

The 80z Babies discuss the 4th studio album by ScHoolboy Q entitled Blank Face LP released on July 8, 2016. Timestamps: (0:25) WHy are we doing tHis album? Is it ScHoolBoy Q's best? (1:17) Outlaw skips aHead to rate tHe album (3:04) WHere was Yinka? (5:38) WHere was Outlaw? (7:54) Critical Reception (9:15) Yinka was Hurt by CrasH Talk (10:08) OverarcHing lowligHts (12:38) OverarcHing HigHligHts (17:40) Track for track analysis (25:54) Outlaw's "HigHligHt of HigHligHts" (55:33) Yinka's "HigHligHt of HigHligHts" (1:05:15) Closing thougHts

The 80z Babies cover the fifth studio album from Queensbridge legend Nas. Timestamps: (0:18) Is this album Tribute worthy? (1:18) Is this album inextricably linked to Blueprint? (2:03) Is this Nas' Makaveli? It's centered around a diss track, and addresses his haters (4:35) Critical Reception. The Source is the only major publication to give it a stellar rating (6:35) Outlaw is disappointed in Nas' catalog (9:26) Is Nas one of the most frustrating Hip Hop artists ever? (13:10) Where was Yinka? (18:45) Where was Outlaw? (20:35) When did 'ether' become a verb? (26:00) Outlaw calls bullshit on the 5 mic rating from The Source. Yinka recaps the How 97 vs Power 105 beef. Why was Nas flirting with Murder INC? (28:35) Outlaw and Yinka unpack their love/hate relationships with both Nas and Jay Z (31:01) Overarching highlights (34:32) Overarching lowlights (35:22) Is '2nd Childhood' Premier's worst beat? (37:43) Track for track analysis (39:15) Exploring Benzino's relationship with Nas (1:03:10) Outlaw makes it a classic

The 80z Babies discuss the debut album from Bompton, California's YG entitled My Krazy Life released March 18, 2014.

The 80z Babies are joined by Haas to discuss the 25 year anniversary of Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson. Timestamps: (0:47) Is this a "woman empowerment" album? What does a "woman empowerment" album feel like? (5:04) Where was Jaz? (11:09) Where was Yinka? (16:15) Where was Outlaw? (19:25) Critical reception (34:33) Overarching highlights (36:40) Is Velvet Rope the crown jewel of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' production catalog? (43:06) Overarching lowlights (47:14) Track for track analysis (50:35) Did Janet make any money from Got 'Til It's Gone? (1:20:47) Obligatory Madonna rant

The 80z Babies tackle the latest album from Freddie Gibbs, Soul Sold Separately. Timestamps: (0:21) Is it fair to call this his first major label album? (1:57) Don't let the trolls win (3:45) Yinka didn't know how Outlaw would receive the album (4:24) Outlaw feels the high volume of output devalues the art (6:58) Yinka was salty that Couldn't Be Done uses the same sample as his song God Willin' (8:40) Overarching lowlights (9:40) What does Soul Sold Separately even mean? Is the theme even fully explained or explored? (11:15) Does Gibbs offer anything more than just a good sampler platter? (13:25) How much thought did Gibbs put into the lyrics? (14:38) Were the voicemail personalities questionable? (18:27) Overarching highlights (20:50) What is muzak? (22:13) Is Freddie Gibbs the breath control king? (28:47) Track for track analysis (1:02:29) Closing thoughts and album rating

The 80z Babies discuss Jesus Price Superstar by the legendary Sean Price. Disclaimer: Yinka was under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us. #80zBabies Timestamps: (0:49) Why this album? Who is Sean Price? Does he have the best rebrand in Hip Hop history? (1:48) Boot Camp Click discussion (6:05) Where was Yinka? (7:20) Where was Outlaw? (10:50) Sean Price was a man of the people (12:22) Critical reception (14:55) Overarching highlights: Sean Price, skits, production, features, length, sequencing, cohesiveness (27:03) Overarching lowlights: no "mainstream" records, dull stretches, redundancy and lack of substance (36:08) Track for track analysis (43:15) Circa 2007, a lot of these albums from underground rappers came from mixtapes (1:04:34) A discussion on the Young White Avatar (1:19:05) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies are joined by Nick Rosenberg in a full on rap nerd discussion stemming from the conversation on Madvillainy. The conversation takes us from Nick's hiphop beginnings as a fan of "Parents Just Don't Understand" to the early days of the Low Budget crew and even a stint at Rawkus Records. Enjoy the tangents! (1:20) Introducing Nick Rosenberg (3:05) Rap radio and WOL (5:15) Reminiscing about the DMC Hip Hop scene (8:02) What was it like being at an underground label? (8:45) The lost Kool G Rap album on Rawkus (10:58) Was Mos Def too "anti" for trying to level up? Why is his album on Luminary? (12:12) Did Mos have the most potential of any Hip Hop artist ever? (13:05) The beginnings of Rawkus Records (14:47) Why didn't Rawkus sign Kanye West? (17:28) Was there a Hot 97 reality show? (19:25) How does Nick get into music and entertainment law? (22:18) When did Nick start "managing" Peter? (23:43) What is Nick's relationship to Eminem and Paul Rosenberg? (25:14) Is there a lot of money in sample packs? The headache of sample clearances (33:33) Music nerd tangent discussing Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys (39:45) A random tangent discussing how music breaks cultural barriers (44:30) A random tangent discussing Lootpack and Planet Asia (46:16) Do you ever cringe at your takes from your younger years? Outlaw defends the younger, pretentious Outlaw from high school and college (50:09) Is Yinka too manly to bang Meg the Stallion in the car? (52:25) Nick shares his Spotify streaming challenge guessing game he plays with his friends (53:07) MF DOOM is inexplicably popular with Gen Z (56:40) Is Phonte one of the most talented artists around? (59:50) Turn it up to 11, Spinal Tap appreciation (1:02:45) Obligatory Biggie appreciation chat (1:03:45) Biggie ghost wrote every person's lyrics in Junior M.A.F.I.A (1:05:09) Is Biggie a "god"? Must you be dead before your portrait is painted on walls? (1:08:32) Ready to Die vs Life After Death (1:09:12) What's your top 5 albums? (1:10:36) Carter I vs Carter II vs Carter III (1:11:42) Mos Def and Mannie Fresh did an album together? Did Mos revoke his citizenship? (1:12:57) Did Pusha T live in Bethesda, MD? (1:14:18) Nick shares the most apt Nas description of all time (1:15:15) Revisiting the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap (1:19:50) The run of music circa 2005 (1:21:45) G-Unit discussion (1:25:18) One last Doom story

The 80z Babies pay tribute to The Fix which is the seventh studio album from the legendary Scarface. Time Stamps: (0:38) We're finally doing a Scarface episode. Why the long wait? (3:40) Where was Outlaw? Is Scarface big in Chocolate City DC? (7:12) Where was Yinka? Is "My Block" Scarface's most representative song of what the artist is about? (10:00) Critical reception. Was this album catered to an East Coast audience? How did his traditional fans receive the album? Did Scarface sellout with this record? (13:15) Why was Scarface on Def Jam South? (16:40) Overarching highlights (20:57) Overarching lowlights. Is Scarface better in tandem? Is The Fix too accessible to New York listeners? (26:40) Track for track analysis (27:00) Is that Scarface singing on the intro!?!?! (28:08) Does Scarface grow tiresome on "Safe", or is it one of the best songs on the album? (32:38) Is "In Cold Blood" the start of the strongest run on the album? (33:51) Talk to me, man. Is "Guess Who's Back" a perfect song? Is Beanie Sigel's verse a necessary inclusion on this song? Does Outlaw even like Beans? (37:04) Is "My Block" universally relatable? (40:04) Is "Keep Me Down" the thematic start to the album? (42:47) Is Scarface too dramatic on "What Can I Do?" Should Pimp C be on this track? (44:57) Does Nas outshine Scarface on "In Between Us"? (48:15) Why does Outlaw hate "Someday"? Did Scarface phone it in on this song? (51:00) Is Scarface just talking shit on "Sellout"? Is Outlaw a square? Does any other rapper keep track of their win/loss record in fights? (53:42) Why did Scarface add the T-Mix production to "Heaven"? (56:30) Is "I Ain't the One" WC's worst verse? Does Scarface's last verse do a good job wrapping up the album? (59:45) Closing thoughts. Should we do more tributes for Scarface?

The 80z Babies pay tribute to the debut album from supergroup Blu & Exile. Timestamps: (0:57) This is an album we think our fans will enjoy (1:13) Is this the last great underground hip hop album? (3:40) Where was Yinka? (4:45) Where was Outlaw? (10:42) Critical reception (11:22) Is this a throwback album even for 2007? (12:15) Overarching highlights (18:00) Track for track analysis (1:06:22) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies attempt to tackle the 9th studio album from hiphop titan Jay-Z, entitled Kingdom Come, with another Make it a Classic. Timestamps: (0:32) What was Jay Z doing before this release? (1:45) Did anyone actually believe Jay Z was retired? (2:40) Why do we cover so many Jay Z albums? What can you expect from every project? (6:15) Can a rapper make 14 studio albums and NOT make a few mistakes? (8:07) Had Jay Z actually grown up by this point? (9:30) Was there any potential to make this a classic? Did he execute the themes? Breaking down the Kingdom Come title (14:15) Is Jay Z the Mike Jordan of recordin? (15:15) Where was Yinka? (18:19) Where was Outlaw? (20:55) Is this the start of Jay Z's worst period? Is the Black Album a classic? (22:25) Critical reception (23:53) Highlights (26:30) Lowlights (27:40) Yinka breaks down all of Jay Z's poor stylistic flow choices (31:49) Track for track analysis (58:00) Yinka makes it a classic (1:01:28) Outlaw makes it a classic (1:07:47) Closing thoughts

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Funkmaster Flex's 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 3. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Funk Flex project? (2:53) Where was Yinka? (5:30) Where was Outlaw? (10:53) Is Vol 3 Funk Flex's best mixtape? (12:02) Critical Reception (14:52) Overarching Lowlights (18:44) Overarching Highlights (20:27) Track for track analysis (21:36) Do we need to have a discussion about Wylcef as an executive producer? (24:20) Was Cam'ron great before Dipset? (25:36) West Coast artist over East Coast beats vs East Coast over West Coast beats, who's better? (26:27) Does any other verse embody KRS-One like this freestyle? Is it the only actual freestyle on the mixtape? (29:42) Was Busta Rhymes a good executive producer? How did Rampage get on the 'Flava in ya Ear remix'? (37:40) Did Smif n Wesson fall off when they changed to Cocoa Brovaz? (38:38) Do we appreciate Mariah Carey's artistry enough? What was the inspiration for this hook? (43:10) Is "Get Money" Biggie's best verse? (54:27) Who is DJ Pooh? Who is Kam? Was Kam responsible for the W? (1:03:15) Is Shaq the best ballplayer/rapper of all time? (1:05:10) What artists did this mixtape introduce you to? How did it inform what kind of rapper you wanted to be? (1:06:30) Is 1998 peak KRS-One as an emcee? (1:08:35) Why wasn't Eminem on this project? (1:09:08) Closing thoughts

Back by Popular Demand: The 80z Babies own DJ Yinka Diz drops another summer selection with an eclectic blend of AfroBeats, Trap, Dance, and.....y'all get the picture. #ThatLife #AH2 Tracklist Yinka Diz – Black Panther Intro Eazi – Thank You (Acoustic) Ckay – Love Nwantiti Burna Boy – Last Last Drake – Controlla Tems – Free Mind Capella Grey – Gyalis Wizkid – Ginger Ckay – Emiliana Burna Boy – Pull Up Joeboy – Sip (Alcohol) Wizkid – Come Closer Juls – Give You Love Burna Boy – Secret Pheelz – Finesse Wizkid – Mood Wizkid – Energy (Stay Far Away) Burna Boy – Soke Rotimi – In My Bed K Da Great – Never Too Much Wizkid – Essence LADIPOE – Feeling Burna Boy – On the Low Olakira – Maserati (Remix) Fireboy DML – Peru Young T – Don’t Rush Asake – Sungba (Remix) Burna Boy – Killin Dem Lojay – Monalisa DJSPINALL – PALAZZO Kizz Daniel – Buga (Lo Lo Lo) Gravez – All These Girls Davido – Skelewu Master KG – Jerusalema Wande Coal – Iskaba Wantigga – Maisons a Horta Vitus Tribe – Calor Goldlnk – Crew (Sango Edit) Blckflwr - Heist Yaeji – Raingurl TRVE HILL – Que Se Sepa (Rmx) KiaBHN – Jersey Anniversary

The 80z Babies discuss the "Gatekeepers" conversation as is relates to the tiff between Conway and Funkmaster Flex

The 80z Babies pay tribute to "Da Real World", the sophomore album by legendary VA emcee/producer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott released June 22nd, 1999. Timestamps: (0:30) Why this Missy Elliott album? (1:38) How were you introduced to new artists? (3:00) Thoughts on Timbaland & Magoo debut album (5:15) Where was Yinka? (9:43) Where was Outlaw? (11:11) Critical Reception? Was the 'battle of the sexes' theme overdone? (12:23) Outlaw puts his foot in his mouth (15:11) Which is Missy's best album from the first three? (21:52) Does Missy get enough credit as a producer? (22:43) Overarching lowlights (24:45) Overarching highlights (28:22) Track for track analysis (30:45) Was Eminem the first incel rapper? (35:18) Could Eminem and Timbaland done a project together? (35:37) "All N My Grill" (37:10) Is "Dangerous Mouths" Missy's best verse on the album? (38:54) Why wasn't the "Hot Boyz remix" on the album? Why aren't the Hot Boyz on either version? Was the battle of the sexes theme played out in the 90s? (41:28) Did we need "You Don't Know" given that the "The Boy Is Mine" was released the prior year? The song highlights a double standard between the sexes. What was it that Missy was actually trying to say regarding the sexes? Her themes felt inconsistent (45:22) Timbaland created his own vibe with Caribbean artists (46:08) Was Lil Kim's inclusion on the record necessary? Has her featured appearance aged well? (53:13) "She's a Bitch" (56:55) Did Beyonce outperform Missy Elliott on "Crazy Feelings"? (58:35) Outlaw attempts to briefly Make It a Classic (1:01:30) Yinka attempts to briefly Make It a Classic (1:02:52) Closing thoughts Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

Fan Sourced: As requested, the 80z Babies tackle the debut album from Brooklyn emcee Fabolous entitled Ghetto Fabolous, released September 11, 2001. Timestamps: (0:42) Why this Fabolous album to Make a Classic? (1:35) Remembering the William Holla family (3:09) Does Fabolous have a classic album in his catalog? Is he a better mixtape artist? (4:45) Where was Yinka? (5:10) DJ Clue introduces Fabolous Sport. Origins of the name 'Fabolous' (7:37) Remembering 106th & Park's Freestyle Fridays (10:53) Where was Outlaw? His thoughts on DJ Clue (11:58) DJ Clue vs Funkmaster Flex (13:53) Superwoman remix with Lil' Mo (15:00) Ghetto Fabolous vs Blueprint (17:15) Who started the trend of the throwback jerseys and fitted hats? (21:52) Critical Reception (22:18) Did we anticipate Fabolous albums? (24:09) Overarching Highlights (24:40) Did Fabolous force his rhymes? Were the MA$E comparisons fair? What was Fabolous' image? (28:28) Overarching Lowlights (29:49) Does an album need to have themes to be great? Does Fabolous have any substance? (32:25) Track for track analysis (34:47) Remembering the Harlem Shake (Holla back, young'n) (37:10) Outlaws recalls how he first learned to Shake (42:45) Who is Fabolous? Does anybody actually know anything about him? (47:00) Is Timbaland given his proper flowers? Timbaland vs Pharrell (50:33) Fabolous vs Ludacris? Can you take either seriously? Did Fabolous ever see himself as having a rap career? Would Fabolous have been more successful today? (53:15) East coast artists on West coast beats vs West coast artists on East coast beats (58:54) Is Fabolous believable as a 'bad guy'? (1:03:11) Yinka attempts to Make it a Classic (1:14:55) Closing thoughts Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies discuss 534, the fourth studio album from Roc A Fella's Memphis Bleek. Timestamps: (1:09) Initial thoughts on the album and Memphis Bleek (4:22) Where was Outlaw? (6:19) Where was Yinka? (12:33) Critical reception (14:39) Overarching highlights (19:08) Overarching lowlights (20:44) Should Dear Summer have been on the album? Was Memphis Bleek done a disservice? Was Jay Z addicted to the spotlight? Did he do enough to support his artists? (26:52) Track for track analysis (27:40) Did Memphis Bleek create the template for the early 00's New York "street" rapper? Is Bleek's persona natural or cultivated? (31:46) Is it fair to call Dear Summer a lowlight? Can we separate the song from the album? (34:58) Was Rihanna's star quality apparent in her first feature? Did it matter that she wasn't the best singer? (42:13) Is Smoke the Pain Away 9th Wonder's best beat? (51:24) Outlaw makes it a classic (1:03:30) If The Game can make a classic album, why can't Memphis Bleek? (1:05:35) If Bleek didn't have Coming of Age, would we see his career more positively? (1:08:03) Yinka makes it a classic (1:22:47) Closing thoughts Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar. The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies. Let us know in the comments which format you prefer. #80zBabies

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records. Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion? (2:43) Where was Yinka? (3:15) Where was Outlaw? (4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter? (7:26) Why does this album matter? (9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent? (12:20) What kind of rapper was Outlaw when he was younger? What kind of rapper is/was Talib Kweli? What kind of rapper was Yinka when he was younger? (15:42) Was Talib Kweli ever a star? (17:15) Critical reception (19:13) Overarching highlights (22:10) What is conscious Hip Hop? (23:57) Overarching lowlights. Does Talib Kweli understand time signature? (26:18) Track for track analysis. (1:04:10) Closing thoughts. Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Nick Rosenberg as they pay tribute to MF Doom and Madlib's Madvillainy released on Stones Throw Records on March 23, 2004. Timestamps: (0:25) introducing nick rosenberg (2:50) why did we wait so long to discuss this album? (4:40) where were nick? (8:02) where was outlaw? (12:50) where was yinka? (22:55) critical reception (27:25) was the mask a gimmick? (32:00) overarching highlights (49:23) overarching lowlights (50:52) track for track breakdown (1:30:57) closing thoughts Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies are joined by D.L. "Wise" Chandler of Hip-Hop Wired to discuss Planet Asia's The Medicine released October 3, 2006. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies D.L. Chandler: @dlchandler123 Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies head back west as Yinka attempts to hip Outlaw to Kurupt's sophomore solo album "Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha", released on November 16, 1999. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies continue their Soulquarian run of albums with a tribute discussion of Common's Like Water for Chocolate released March 28, 2000. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies discuss the 2022 documentary film about the life of Kanye West entitled jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy directed by Coodie & Chike. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss and pay tribute the sophomore effort by D'Angelo - Voodoo, released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records. 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies celebrate the 13th anniversary of Drake's So Far Gone, released February 13, 2009. Episode Timestamps: (1:00) Is this a mixtape or an album? (2:06) Why are we revisiting this particular album? (5:52) Where were you when this project was released? (8:02) Obama’s election and inauguration (16:42) Critical reception (18:00) Overarching highlights (23:01) Overarching lowlights (31:43) Track for track highlights -31:43 Lust for Life -32:54 Successful -36:20 Let’s Call it Off -37:25 November 18th -39:58 Ignant Shit -41:36 Say What’s Real -43:54 Little Bit -44:50 Best I Ever Had (51:30) Track for track lowlights -51:30 Sooner Than Later 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

The 80z Babies discuss the album Control System by TDE emcee Ab-Soul.

The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabies

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode feature's Yinka's top 5.

The 80z Babies are joined by guest host Panama Jackson to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of the show with a discussion of their 5 most influential albums. This episode features Outlaw's top 5.