Reg And Stone Talk Music!

This week....seems Spotify is the wild wild west of uploads once you get a creator’s account. You can make a look alike artist page, you can upload any music you want (their or yours), and El-P speaks out. Also, the evolution of Frat Rap in the 'woke music' era, and new music from Amerie, Juice Wrld, and Charlotte Adigery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we ask the question.......how did Drake turn his deadbeat dad drama and beef into a teaching moment? Why are we now rallying around Drizzy AGAIN? A quick recap of his appearance on LeBron's show. Plus, new music by Usher and our favorite trap producer Zaytoven, and a spectacular album by Blood Orange. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, while Kanye and your boy Trump were shucking and jiving for the cameras, Congress actually did something good for once and passed the Music Modernization Act. The bill, which is supposed to be the first step in substantially overhauling how royalties are distributed among creatives....but is it too little, too late? Also, new music from Sheck Wes and Armand Hammer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we brush over Kanye's self-destructive weekend, while praying for him to get help. Then, in happier news, we review Wayne's anticipated comeback album, Tha Carter V and were left impressed. Plus, new music from Reason, Jungle, and Danny Swain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ticketmaster is trying to fill up the bag, but they forgot to secure the bag. This week we discuss the ticket giant's alleged collusion with scalpers and debate the future of live music. With arena tickets approaching $200 for nosebleeds we ask.....is going to a concert now just the domain of the 1%? Plus, new music by Young Thug, Lupe Fiasco, Father, and Prophet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we break down the life and career of the don Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (aka Lil Wayne), hot off the heels of his Billboard cover story. It's been almost 7 years since we've heard a full Weezy project and we ask the question......is this the comeback that we have been waiting for? Plus, new music from Noname, Sahbabii, Spoek Mathambo and Kintaro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We pay our respects to Mac Miller, another rapper lost to the depths of addition. Also, we debate on whether Tinashe's rumored appearance on Dancing With The Stars is the right move. Plus, new music from Masego and ADULT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So Eminem dropped a surprise album last week and we dive in. Is Em this month's Nicki Minaj? Why are you so angry sir? Then, we discuss the future of music festivals after some high profile closures such as FYF and Meadows Festival. Plus, new music by Childish Gambino, Charlotte Day Wilson, Blood Orange and Yves Tumor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It seemed like Doja Cat had everything going for her. The R&B artist became a national sensation within the span of hours. However, after some homophobic tweets surfaced from 2015 your girl tries to defend herself with more homophobic language. Sigh.....this is not surprising however, as homophobia and hip-hop go together like America and Apple Pie. Plus new music from Pink Siifu, Nothing, and Kadhja Bonet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we continue our discussion on Nicki Minaj and her trollish behavior. Is there a way out of this mess for the Queen? Also, we try to discuss the VMAs (but we don't have cable), and ponder the death of the modern pop star. Plus new music from Mitsuki and Tirzah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We go in on Nicki Minaj's latest project, Queen. Is this the return to greatness for hip-hop's most prolific MC? Also, new music from Rejjie Snow and Daveed Diggs' project Clipping, and a nostalgic look back at Cake's album Fashion Nugget. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk about the greatest album of 2018.....Travis Scott's Astroworld! We break down that Drake song cheese, the Kid Cudi guest hums and the return of Stevie Wonder to the trap house. Also, new music from Unloved, VanJess, and Santigold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss Nicki Minaj's disastrous displays on Twitter and the greater responsibility for artists on social media. Plus we preview the latest Travis Scott album, and new music from Louis Cole, Denzel Curry, and Channel Tres. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You debuting and Chance’s purchase of Chicagoist we wonder...are artists simply exploring their creative outlets, or are they forced to pursue careers outside of music? Also, as Chance is someone who once got MTV to pull down a bad concert review (like a punk), is he the right person to step into journalism? Also, new music from The Internet, Lotic, and Buddy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's discuss the 10 year anniversary of the A Kid Named Cudi mixtape and how it changed the game. Then we chat about Donald Glover's Summer Pack, and new tracks from Ciara and Jeremih. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're all Canadian now......Drake completely dominates both the charts and pop culture at large. The dude can't lose. We evaluate the monster album that is Scorpion, and break down the new album of the summer. Also, new music from City Girls, Future, and Omar Apollo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We made it to the middle of 2018, and America hasn't been destroyed yet. Yay!?! Our breakdown of the best and worst projects of the year so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we dive into the Teyana Taylor album K.T.S.E. Also, since we're at the end of G.O.O.D. Friday's, it's only appropriate that we set up a death match between all of Kanye's releases. Also, we preview Drake's Scorpion and review new music from lojii and IAMDDB. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reg and Stone unpack the surprising and tragic death of rapper XXXTentacion and the controversy around his career. As more and more Soundcloud rappers become victims of violence, we ask....are we returning to 1996? Plus....Jay+Bey's return, the wack Nas album, and new music from Jay Rock and Bibi Bourelly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's true. Good Music has determined what we will be talking about on this podcast for the next 4 weeks. Y'all act like y'all don't want to hear about what Kanye's up to......but you do. Anyway, we have a late pass on Kanye's album, a review of the Cudi/Kanye fronted Kids See Ghosts, and some pondering on the "end" of the Drake/Pusha beef. Plus new music from Black Thought and Tierra Whack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.