De La Soul's "Buddy"

What makes “Billie Jean” one of the most timeless pop songs ever? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, unpacking its iconic (and borrowed) bassline, the innovative engineering that shaped its unmistakable sound, and how the song transformed MJ from s ...  Show more

How did “California Love” crystallize Tupac Shakur at his peak? LUXXURY and Diallo dive into the West Coast anthem, untangle its stacked list of collaborators, and examine how Pac’s charisma and contradictions collide to create a lasting cultural moment. Songs Discussed: “Califor ...  Show more

Armond & Doc are back and they're breaking down the discography of De La Soul.  In this week's free preview, they go in-depth on 3 Feet High & Rising and De La Soul Is Dead, two classics from what many refer to as hip-hop's "golden age".  To hear the rest of the conversation plus ...  Show more

Merging hip hop and Indigenous culture, rap duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids are creating a sound that goes hard for a cause. On tracks like “War Club” with DJ Shub, Yung Trybez and Young D connect Indigenous protests to the Black Lives Matter movement, and on “Boujee Natives,” Snotty No ...  Show more

Armond & Doc return for a discussion about Big Sean & Jhene Aiko's 'Twenty88', Drake's new singles "Pop Style" & "One Dance", and the Swizziest Swizz Beatz song they've ever heard. Plus Fab & Jada, the ghost of Jay-Z, the idea of a rap song called 'White Obama', and a ridiculousl ...  Show more

Alex and Jordan go deep on the idiosyncratic hip hop mainstay, often cited as one of the best songs of the 21st century. They get into the deceptively heartbreaking lyrics, the unexpected musical inspirations, the brain-crushingly complex music video, and the science of why it’s ...  Show more