This week we break down the track by Danger Mouse and Blackthought – Cheat Codes Abhi explains how MLB baseball player Pete Rose showed him that short term gains can lead to long term pain. Alan highlights how the “glass ceiling” forces individuals to take a negative route.
This week we check out Forest Whitiker by Brother Ali. Alan explains his approach to dealing with the ‘dadbod’. Abhi has had enough of ironing.
This week we check out Waves by Joey Bada$$. Alan likes this beat so much he brings it back for a second time. Abhi wonders if karma can affect you whether you believe it or not.
This week we check out Birds & the Beez by Schoolboy Q ft Kendrick Lamar. Abhi is reminded of The Wire. Alan asks if money can buy happiness.
This week we check out Till I Collapse by Eminem and Nate Dogg. Alan remembers the days of inescapable pop music. Abhi sheds some light on his top 5 rappers.
This week we check out Crosshairs by DANGERDOOM. Alan does some live bar breakdowns. Abhi reflects on one year of Bars, Rhymes and Life.
This week we check out Auditorium by Mos Def and Slick Rick. Abhi explains why aligned interests are so important. Alan wonders if Slick Rick is the most sampled rapper of all time.
This week we check out let.go.my.hand by J Cole. Abhi thinks about innocence and ignorance. While Alan watches the same film 100 times.
This week we check out Pink Matter by Frank Ocean. Abhi wonders what the brain is for, and Alan wonders where the aliens are?
This week we check out the classic ‘Juicy’ by Biggie Smalls. Alan and Abhi take a look back to the days of Super Nintendo, dial-up internet, and discouraging teachers.