48:- Black Thought ft Reek Ruffin – Conception
This week we check out Conception by Black Thought. Alan takes some life lessons from Thought. Abhi takes a gamble on a football game.
47:- B.Dolan – Marvin
This week we check out Marvin by B.Dolan. Abhi celebrates the genius of Marvin Gaye. Alan explains how the question ‘Why?’ can be both powerful and powerless.
46:- Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
This week we break down Kendrick Lamar’s The Heart Part 5, which is a prelude to his upcoming album. Abhi goes full detective mode on why Kendrick sampled Marvin Gaye, Alan talks about how he thinks K.Dot describes the afterlife.
45:-Kendrick Lamar – PRIDE
This week we check out PRIDE by Kendrick Lamar. Abhi reflects on the dangers of too much pride, while Alan talks about broken promises in politics.
44:-Marlon Craft – Listen to my Album
This week we check out ‘Listen to my Album’ by Marlon Craft. Abhi talks about the algorithms that influence us. Alan explains what privilege means to him.
43:- Aesop Rock – Fumes
This week we check out Fumes by Aesop Rock. Alan discovers the motivational power of Newton’s first law, while Abhi marvels at Aesop’s ability to turn the mundane into the sublime.
42:- Lone Catalysts ft Talib Kweli – Due Process
This week we check out Due Process by Lone Catalysts. Alan asks what makes a ‘classic’ car classic. And Abhi remembers the days of cassette tapes and mini-disk players.
41: J.Cole – Neighbours
This week we check out Neighbors by J.Cole. Alan finds out how much it costs to go to an Ivy League school. Abhi imagines what life would be like if Will Smith was a rapper.
40: Binary Star – Reality Check
This week we listen to Reality Check by Binary Star. Alan reflects on being a bad student who grew up to love learning. And Abhi tries not to boil the ocean.
39: Tyler, The Creator – Gone Gone / Thank You
This week we check out Gone Gone / Thank You, from Tyler, The Creator’s brilliant album, IGOR. Alan shares his nightmares, while Abhi sets a BRL timestamp on getting over a breakup.