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We're back discussing the latest happenings in and around music like Tekashi 6ix9ine's worsening legal situation, the ongoing Super Bowl halftime controversy, upcoming documentaries about Don Cornelius and Michael Jackson changing the way we view them, Ariana Grande being sued, and 'Tory Lanez vs Everybody.' We end things by getting into the latest albums from Future, James Blake, Toro y Moi, Maggie Rogers, and Boogie. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:00:57 - Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to a bunch of charges and hip-hop's irrational love for TMZ 00:14:20 - Upcoming documentaries about Don Cornelius and Michael Jackson making waves 00:30:55 - Ariana Grande being sued for her music video for "God is a woman" 00:38:18 - Has this recent 'Tory Lanez vs Everybody' gone too far? 00:46:45 - Future, James Blake, Toro y Moi, Maggie Rogers, and Boogie 01:28:10 - New and upcoming music releases Topic Suggestions, Questions,

We're back with frequent collaborator and 2nd time co-host, Stephen Silver (@stephensilver) to discuss all the major goings on in Hollywood, the biggest snubs and surprises in the Oscars nominations, and our predictions for the 91st Academy Awards. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:02:34 - The Atlantic's exposé on Bryan Singer 00:22:06 - Netflix being sued over 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch', 'The Sopranos' prequel finds their young Tony, and our thoughts about 'Velvet Buzzsaw' 00:36:44 - What were the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's Oscars nominations? 01:06:42 - Our predictions for the 91st Academy Awards Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: Ryan Little - Two Step

We're back with our first Musicphiles podcast of 2019 and we're talking about the latest music news like Public Enemy reuniting for a limited tour with Wu-Tang, R. Kelly finally being dropped by his label, the backlash over artists performing at the Super Bowl, and more. And of course for the main event we discuss and arrive at our consensus list of the Top 25 Albums of 2018. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:52 - Public Enemy reunites for a limited tour with Wu-Tang 00:05:07 - Sony and RCA finally drop R. Kelly from their roster 00:14:12 - Should artists face backlash for performing at the Super Bowl? 00:27:31 - The Wu-Tang Clan have a 4-part documentary coming to Showtime 00:29:21 - Our Top 25 Albums of 2018 01:45:47 - New and upcoming music releases Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: www

We're back and ready to kick the New Year off with our thoughts and opinions about the Golden Globes and some of the winners, then we talk about the movies we missed in 2018 but caught up on over the holidays and give our general thoughts about 2018 as a year in film. Lastly, things get real and heated as we discuss the recent social upheaval going on about Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, R. Kelly and others, and debate the pros and cons of this current outrage culture we live in and whether or not it's ok to separate the artist and their work. It's a doozy, so check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: Ryan Little - Two Step

It's that time of the year again, Grammys time, and we're back discussing some of the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominees, as well as giving our annual predictions for the winners from some of the major categories. But before that we go over some of the biggest news in music like Kendrick Lamar's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana's sentencing, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:25 - Music News: Kendrick's Oscars nomination, Juelz Santana sentencing, Chuck D and the hip-hop museum, Robin Thicke's $5 million "Blurred Lines" judgement, and more 00:25:35 - Who were the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's nominations? 00:33:10 - Our predictions for the winners from some of the major categories Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co

We're back and discussing a lot of news happening in and around music like Kanye postponing Yandhi once again, Missy Elliott preparing her return to music, little known band, Threatin, pulling one the greatest dupes in rock history, and more. Then we discuss if we feel some type of way about Ariana Grande's now #1 hit, "thank u, next", Stan Lee's impact on hip-hop, and 15 years of The Black Album and it possibly being Jay-Z's best/impactful album out of his whole discography. We close things out by breaking down recent album releases and the new music we can expect over the next couple of weeks. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:00 - Music News: Jimmy Henchmen sentenced to life, Spotify stock dropping, Kanye postponing 'Yandhi' again, hip-hop changing the soundtrack game, and Missy Elliott making her return 00:18:45 - Are the optics weird for Ariana Grande's now #1 hit "thank u, next"? 00:28:15 - Sony officially acquir

We're back and we're joined by special guest Jaron Lamar Davis, who joins us to talk about the major changes headed to both Spotify and YouTube and the positive and negative effects they'll have on musicians, particularly independent ones. Then he talks about the response and what he's learned from the release of his debut album earlier in the year, the pros and cons of music schools, and what he's cooking up for his next effort. Lastly we talk about signs of depression and cries for help in hip-hop music and whether the onus is on fans to speak up and/or reach out when they hear it over and over again. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. Follow Jaron Lamar Davis: @drumshoops23 https://www.jaronlamardavis.com/ 00:01:51 - Spotify cutting out the middle man - are they the new label? 00:20:50 - Are the EU's new copyright rules going to cause more harm than good, particularly when it comes to YouTube and music? 00:36:37 - Jaron s

We're finally back and we have some deep discussions regarding the 'Roseanne' situation and whether it was handled correctly, reactions to 'Venom' and other critically panned movies that we love, and whether or not diversity in film is in danger of becoming a gimmick - amongst other things. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:14 - Was the Roseanne situation handled correctly? 00:11:37 - Are we excited for Will Smith as the Genie from Aladdin? 00:16:16 - How High 2, Banksy, and Lady and the Tramp live-action 00:23:32 - Reactions to Venom and critically panned movies that we love 00:50:20 - Is diversity becoming a gimmick in film? Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: Ryan Little - Two Step

We're finally back and discussing all the major happenings in music like Lil Wayne's long, long-awaited Carter V album, T.I.'s best album since Paper Trail, more unnecessary collabs from the likes of Lil Baby and Gunna, Vic Mensa killing his own career, and Kanye going off the rails (again). Oh and we also thow in some talk about the McGregor vs. Khabib sh*t show and go on a far too long aside about Dragon Ball Super (it happens more than we'd care to admit). Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:26 - Khabib vs. McGregor and our far too long Dragon Ball Super rant 00:17:10 - What year is this? (ICP and Fred Durst beefing again and new Dipset album on the way) 00:23:56 - Eminem's new battle rap movie, Vic Mensa's horrible PR moves, and Kanye back off the rails (yeah, we know) 00:47:52 - Lil Baby x Gunna, Mozzy, Sheck Wes, Kevin Gates, Lupe Fiasco, and more 01:10:30 - Logic, 6LACK, T.I., and Lil Wayne 01:50:44 - New and u

We're back and discussing all of the recent tirades, outbursts, and backtracking that's been going on in hip-hop. From Nicki Minaj's post-launch assault on Travis Scott and everyone associated with him, to Eminem's vicious rebuttal to any and all of his critics, to Kanye West's recent apology to his fans and Drake. Then we close things out by talking about the latest projects from Ariana Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:02:56 - Has Nicki Minaj ruined her own hype for her album? 00:19:46 - Eminem goes 'Kamikaze' on the rap world...is Slim Shady back? 00:44:41 - Should we (as consumers) and Drake accept Kanye West's recent apology parade? 00:59:14 - Ariane Grande, Bas, and Troye Sivan 00:02:56 - New and upcoming music releases Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: www.thep

We're back and we're discussing recent music news like the Madden Colin Kaepernick controversy, the whole 6ix9ine situation and his subsequent rebrand, Demi Lovato's relapse, and Warped Tour coming to an official end. Also we give our impressions about recent releases from The Internet, Mac Miller, YG, Travis Scott, and more; and specifically discuss if Astroworld is Album of the Year worthy. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:58 - Demi Lovato's relapse 00:05:44 - Should we feel bad for 6ix9ine? 00:12:25 - Are we reaching music festival saturation? (Warped Tour comes to an end) 00:15:53 - Record breaking Prince vinyl sale 00:18:42 - Beyonce's slave owner descendants 00:20:06 - Madden's Colin Kaepernick soundtrack controversy 00:26:40 - The Internet's 'Hive Mind' 00:34:04 - Is Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' album of the year material? 00:44:28- Mac Miller, YG, Denzel Curry, and Dave East Topic Suggestions, Questions,

We're back and we're finally doing it! We're finally getting around to listing our top 20 albums of the year...so far. First we list our individual lists then try to come to a consensus top 20; it's a great mix of big name, established acts and a whole lot of left field wild cards, so check it out and let us know what would've made your list. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:02:00 - Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Future, Freddie Gibbs, and Gorillaz 00:21:36 - Dareece's Top 20 List 00:52:43 - Dario's Top 20 List 01:03:23 - Our consensus top 20 albums of the year...so far Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: www.thepassionhifi.com

It's finally here! Drake's long awaited double-disc LP, Scorpion, is here and we give our track-by-track impressions and debate whether it lived up to the hype or not. But before that we talk a little music news with a bunch of lawsuits involving Coachella, Ed Sheeran, and Azealia Banks, and we discuss the recent passings of Joe Jackson and young up and coming Toronto rapper, Smoke Dawg. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:41 - Ed Sheeran sued again for over $100 million 00:04:38 - Coachella being sued over their sneaky radius clause 00:07:41 - Azealia Banks crowdfunding to sue Russell Crowe 00:12:04 - Joe Jackson passes away at 89 00:14:10 - Up and coming OVO associated rapper, Smoke Dawg, gunned down at age 21 00:19:57 - Track-by-track impressions of Drake's 'Scorpion' - did it live up to the hype? Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Lin

We're back and with special guest and artist/photographer/videographer Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari). We discuss the difficulties of being a photographer in NYC, her first live public performance, which showed the very private act of covering and putting on her hijab, and recent art shows around the city. We continue with art news such as more interactive art exhibits popping up across the country, scents and smells being incorporated into exhibits and museums as it's own art form and to enhance or change the way we perceive art, and the world's first cryptocurrency art auction taking place. Then we close things out talking about Seasons 2 of Westworld and Luke Cage, and the underappreciated Queen of the South. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:00:28 - Introduction to Sara Meghdari (@szmeghdari) 00:05:30 - Her intimate live public performance of 'covering' (putting on her hijab) and recent art shows around NYC 00:30:52 - An

We're back and talking about the tragic news of XXXTENTACION's death at the young of 20 and the need for a mentality change in the culture and community at large. Then we touch on Nas' latest Kanye produced project, 'Nasir', and Beyoncé & Jay-Z's long rumored joint album, 'Everything Is Love.' We give our reactions and opinions and discuss if both projects lived up to the immense hype surrounding them. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:15 - 70th Anniversary of the first vinyl LP 00:05:30 - Elvis Presley's estate has gone broke 00:07:58 - Nas, SZA, MIA, A$AP Rocky, and Busta Rhymes opening for Lauryn Hill's Miseducational Tour 00:10:25 - CyHi The Prynce getting his own 7 track project? 00:13:05 - Childish Gambino goes back to high school 00:14:58 - The tragic death of XXXTENTACION and the need for a mentality change in the culture 00:48:03 - Was 'Nasir' everything we wanted from a fully Kanye produced Nas album? 01

We are back and we are in the full blown midst of Yeezy season. But before we get into the new albums we discuss Drake apparently wanting no more smoke with Pusha T, then we get to 'ye' and 'Kids See Ghosts' and discuss where they stack up to everything Kanye's had a hand in putting out thus far. Specifically if 'ye' is his worst album yet? We give our expectations for the Nas album which had still yet to drop, talk about Jay Rock's best album yet full of bangers, and get hype over Jorja Smith's incredible debut. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:00:49 - Are we giving Drake a pass for not wanting anymore smoke with Pusha T? 00:13:26 - Is 'ye' Kanye's worst album yet? 00:25:26 - Was 'Kids See Ghosts' more of a CuDi album than a joint project? 00:34:45 - What's our expectations for 'Nasir'? 00:43:50 - Black Thought is still one of the most underrated lyricists in rap 00:47:09 - This is the Jay Rock project we've been wai

We're back and joined by guests and frequent contributors Shannon Griffiths and Stephen Silver to talk about the latest happenings in film and TV - what is must watch, the recent wave of blockbuster films, and releases just around the corner. And we discuss whether we think 'fanboyism' has started to become to toxic to the very things they love. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:23 - Stephen Silver introduction 00:03:16 - Must watch TV 00:09:18 - Is Deadpool 2 the best blockbuster of Spring? 00:21:39 - Is 'fanboyism' becoming too toxic? 00:37:30 - Bumblebee, Jurrasic World, Bohemian Rhapsody, Hereditary, and other new or just released films 00:54:29 - The impossible task of keeping up with everything coming out on streaming Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: Ryan Little - Two Step

Ohhh boy, we're here for all the smoke!!! The long simmering 'beef' between Pusha T has full on erupted with Drake responding to "Infared" with the appropriately hard "Duppy Freestyle" then Pusha T escalated things to a whole other level with one of the most disrespectful disses we've heard in years with "The Story of Adidon." We talk about who we think has the upper hand, what's Drake's next move, and did Pusha go too far? Then we give our reactions to Pusha T's Daytona album as a whole, discuss A$AP Rocky's horrible, horrible timing with Testing, and give a perfect score to Arctic Monkey's Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:00:37 - From "Infared" to "Duppy Freestyle" to "The Story of Adidon", the Pusha T vs Drake 'beef' has escalated to a new disrespectful level 00:28:00 - Should we be worried about Drake's Scorpion? 00:30:55 - Is "Daytona" as good as Pusha T has ever been? 00:42:02 - Wh

In this week's episode we talk about Spotify removing R. Kelly and XXXTENTACION from their playlists, the ongoing Kanye roller coaster, and Donald Glover's (aka Childish Gambino) turn as a SNL host, his mind blowing new video for "This Is America", and question whether he should be considered the greatest multi-talented artist we've ever seen. Then we end things by talking about a bunch of new albums to drop from Desiigner, Post Malone, Styles P, Rae Sremmurd, Janelle Monáe, Steve Angello, and BlocBoy JB. With Royce da 5'9", Janelle Monáe, and Steve Angello in particular taking their careers in new and exciting new directions with their most introspective albums yet. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:00:48 - Spotify dropping the ban hammer on R. Kelly and XXXTENTACION 00:07:40 - The Kanye roller coaster keeps on rolling 00:20:59 - Donald Glover, the greatest multi-talented artist we've ever seen? 00:43:24 - Was Post Malo

We're back and we're talking about the biggest movie of the year, Avengers: Infinity War. But before we dive all in, we talk about Michelle Wolf's brutal roast at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and subsequent backlash and give our spoiler-free reactions to the movie. Then we hold back nothing talking about all the scenes of Infinity War, analyzing potential meanings, and theories for the future. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:57:00 - Michelle Wolf pulls no punches at the White House Correspondents' Dinner 00:08:51 - Our spoiler-free reaction to Infinity War 00:22:52 - Spoilercasting Avengers: Infinity War and theories for the future Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments: livinglifefearless.co/podcasts podcasts@livinglifefearless.co Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: Ryan Little - Two Step