1 MAY 2024 · In this week's episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we dive into some of the recent headlines in hip hop. First, we discuss Tupac's Estate threatening to sue Drake over the use of Tupac's voice in his Kendrick Lamar diss track "Taylor Made". We celebrate Mary J. Bloge and A Tribe Called Quest being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Doja Cat went off on Twitter recently and told parents not to bring their kids to her shows.  We also pay homage to some classic hip-hop albums this week. We recall Outkast's debut album Southernplayalisticcadillacmusik and how it helped pave the way for the legendary group from Atlanta. Next, we take it up North and reminisce about Mobb Deep's Infamous album which is arguably one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. We also touch on Big Pun's Capital Punishment album which was the first Latin hip hop artist to go platinum. Join us for Episode 24 and listen now. 0:30 Intro 10:16 Tupac's Estate Threatens To Sue Drake over Taylor Made 22:42 Doja Cat Tweets Tells Parents Not to Bring Kids To Her Shows 29:35 Mary J Blige & Tribe Called Quest Going into Rock & Roll HOF 34:05 Eminem's New Album Dropping This Summer 41:44 Anniversary Of Southernplayalistic From Outkast 49:06 Anniversary Of The Infamous by Mobb Deep 1:00:28 Anniversary Of the movie Friday 1:08:31 Anniversary Of Capital Punishment From Big Pun 1:21:57 Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

23 APR 2024 · After a brief hiatus, the crew is back for another episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast.  We kick things off with the NBA playoffs and give our predictions on how this year will play out. Next, we get into the biggest topic in hip hop at the moment which is Drake vs feels like the entire rap industry. Since beef is in the air, Chris Brown decides to go nuclear and drops a disrespectful diss track that will leave you shocked by what he said.  We discuss Bad Boy's former artists G. Dep and Shyne having some interesting things to say about dealing with Diddy in the past. 50 Cent launches G Unit Studios in Shreveport, LA to provide more opportunities for African Americans to get into the film industry.  For our flashback portion of the show, we remember the impact of In Living Color and Nas's debut album Illmatic, which is still considered one of the greatest albums of all time. Finally, we give the late Guru from Gangstarr his flowers on the anniversary of his death. Join us for Episode 23 and listen now. 0:30 Intro 1:51 Rogue Mike's New Project 5:11 NBA Playoffs 10:42 Jordan's 63 Points Game Against The Celtics (1986)  15:13 J Cole Backs Out Of Kendrick Beef 23:03 Drake Uses AI For New Kendrick Diss 28:21 Drake Vs.The World 34:16 Chris Brown Bodies Quavo On Weakest Link 41:02 G Dep Defends Diddy 48:15 Shyne Relieved The Truth About Diddy Is Coming Out 52:55 50 Cent Launches G Unit Studios 59:47 Anniversary Of In Living Color 1:09:40 Anniversary Of Illmatic From Nas 1:18:37 Anniversary Of Guru's Death 1:23:11 New Releases 1:25:47 Outro  Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

28 MAR 2024 · In this week’s episode of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we start with the latest updates on Diddy’s ongoing legal troubles as both of his homes were raided due to sex trafficking allegations. Next, we discuss Kendrick Lamar taking shots at Drake and possibly J. Cole on Future & Metro Boomin’s “It’s Like That” off the We Don’t Trust You album. We also get into Hulu’s Freaknik documentary and how the infamous festival impacted the culture.  For our flashback portion of the show, we remember NWA and West Coast pioneer Eazy E and how his death shocked the world. We also celebrate Bigge’s Life After Death and the 25th anniversary of Usher’s Confessions album. Finally, we give the late Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest his flowers. Join us for Episode 22 and listen now. 0:00 Intro1:39 Two Of Diddy's Homes Raided By The Feds 8:50 Kendrick Lamar Takes Shots At Drake & J Cole 16:06 Freaknik Documentary Review 27:43 Eazy E's Death Anniversary 36:00 Biggie's Life After Death Anniversary 44:39 Usher's Confessions Anniversary 51:27 Phife's Death Anniversary 54:14 New Releases 57:11 Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

11 MAR 2024 · In the latest edition of the Shifting the Culture Podcast, we discuss Nelly’s recent comments where he stated he came up in the most competitive era in hip hop. We give our thoughts and determine if what Nelly said is valid. Next, we recap Steve Stoute’s Club Shay Shay interview and give the business mogul his flowers for helping push hip hop to new levels. We also determine whether anyone can rap better on R&B-type beats than Fabolous.  For this episode’s anniversary segment, we reminisce about the hip-hop classic films House Party and New Jack City.  Finally, we remember the life of the Notorious B.I.G. and how his death still impacts the culture 27 years later. Join us for Episode 21 and listen now. 0:30 Intro 2:09 Nelly Claims He Came Up In The Toughest Era in Hip Hop 11:24 Club Shay Shay Steve Stoute Interview 22:37 Tank Says Fabolous Is The Best to Rap On R&B Beats  27:30 Anniversary Of House Party 33:07 Anniversary Of New Jack City 38:31 Anniversary Of Biggie's Murder 44:36 Anniversary Of Three Six Mafia's Oscar Win 47:48 New Releases 49:02 Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

5 MAR 2024 · In Episode 20, of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we start the show by discussing the latest allegations towards Diddy which doesn’t paint the Bad Boy CEO in the greatest light. In a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden stated J. Cole has surpassed Drake and Kendrick Lamar lyrically and we discuss whether his take is accurate. Next, we share our thoughts on Nas partnering with Resorts World Casino for an expansion project for a brand new multi-billion dollar casino in the heart of Queens, NY. In our flashback section of the show, we remember the unfortunate Rodney King beating which led to the LA Riots back in 1991. On a more positive note, we remember the 25th anniversary of the Hard Knock Life Tour featuring Jay-Z, DMX, Redman, Method Man, Ja Rule, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, DJ Clue, and more. Finally, we wrap up this week's episode by reminiscing about Beanie Sigel’s classic debut album, The Truth. 0:30 - Intro 1:28 - More Allegations Towards Diddy 13:40 - Joe Budden Says J Cole Surpassed Kendrick & Drake 19:41 - Nas Partners With Resorts World NYC For Expansion in Queens, NY 24:39 - Anniversary of the Rodney King Beating 31:12 - 25th Anniversary of the Hard Knock Life Tour 35:15 - Beanie Sigel's The Truth Anniversary 40:27 - New Releases 43:04 - Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

26 FEB 2024 · In Episode 19, of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we start the show by discussing Jeezy's Tiny Desk performance and give our reactions to his appearance. Next, we share our thoughts on Schoolboy Q no longer wanting his white fans to use the N-word at his shows. Shifting gears, we touch on Benzino's breakdown on Drink Champs and Boosie's comments about no one in the hood listening to Eminem's music. In our throwback section of the show, we remember Ol' Dirty Bastard crashing the Grammy stage after Wu-Tang Clan did not win Album of the Year at the 1998 Grammys. We also reminisce about the Roots classic "Things Fall Apart" which help solidified the group as a force to be reckoned with. Finally, we touch on Eminem's debut album, the Slim Shady LP. Join us for Episode 19 as we continue to explore hip-hop's vibrant and ever-evolving landscape, from iconic performances to groundbreaking releases and everything in between. 0:30 - Intro10:29 - Jeezy Tiny Desk Review 20:09 - Schoolboy Q Doesn't Want White Fans Saying The N Word 32:18 - Benzino Cries Over Eminem On Drink Champs 43:45 - Lil Boosie Says No One From His Hood Listens To Eminem 57:36 - Anniversary Of ODB Crashing The Grammys 1:10:24 - Anniversary Of Things Fall Apart From The Roots 1:17:11 - Anniversary Of The Slim Shady LP From Eminem 1:25:40 - New Releases 1:27:20 - Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

21 FEB 2024 · In Episode 8 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast, we kick off the show by recapping Usher's Super Bowl Half Time performance and sharing our thoughts on his new album Coming Home. Next, we discuss Kanye West and Ty Dolla$ign's Vultures album being removed from streaming services. We also touch on Killer Mike's response to Kai Cenat for not knowing who he was after winning Rap Album of the Year at this year's Grammys. In our flashback section of the show, we recall the impact of The Fugees The Score album which went on to sell over 22 million albums worldwide. We also reminisce about 2 Pac's classic Death Row debut, All Eyez on Me, which was the first double CD by a hip-hop artist. Next, we remember Big L and ponder what his legacy would be if the Harlem MC had never been tragically killed before reaching his full potential. Finally, we close out the show by remembering Drake's So Far Gone Mixtape which helped put Drake on the map. 0:30 Intro 3:16 Usher Halftime Show Recap and Coming Home Album Review 12:15 Vultures Removed From Apple Music 20:10 Killer Mike Responds To Kai Cenat 25:57 Rich Baby Daddy Video Review 29:17 Anniversary Of The Fugees The Score 35:15 Anniversary Of 2 Pac's All Eyez On Me 42:31 Anniversary Of Big L's Death 49:54 Anniversary Of Drake's So Far Gone Mixtape 55:34 New Releases Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

13 FEB 2024 · In Episode 4 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast, we kick off with our predictions on what to expect from Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime show. Next, we share our favorite halftime performances from past Super Bowls. Next, we discuss the highly anticipated Freaknik Documentary slated to drop in March. Shifting gears, we highlight the nominees for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, discussing the artists and acts that have made significant contributions to the music industry. In our flashback section of the show, we remember the untimely passing of Big Pun, Ghostface's 'Supreme Clientele,' Dead Prez's 'Let's Get Free,' and Kanye West's 'College Dropout and reflect on the enduring legacies of these seminal albums and their influence on hip-hop culture. Join us for Episode 5 as we continue to explore hip-hop's vibrant and ever-evolving landscape, from iconic performances to groundbreaking releases and everything in between. 0:30 Intro 10:49 Usher's Halftime Show Expectations 16:53 Favorite Super Bowl Halftime Performances 23:32 Freaknik Documentary Dropping In March 28:53 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Nominees 31:57 Anniversary Of Big Pun's Death 38:40 Anniversary Of Supreme Clientele From Ghostface 42:51 Anniversary Of Let's Get Free From Dead Prez 48:59 Anniversary Of College Dropout From Kanye 58:44 New Releases 1:02:33 Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

7 FEB 2024 · In Episode 4 of Season 2, the Shifting the Culture podcast delves into the aftermath of the Grammys, where Killer Mike's victories spark a critical examination of hip-hop's relationship with the once-prestigious awards show. As we question why hip-hop continues to attend a ceremony that often disrespects our culture, we explore the complexities of representation and recognition within the music industry. Next, we shift gears to celebrate the legendary hip-hop trio Run DMC with a deep dive into their Kings from Queens Documentary, offering insights into their groundbreaking contributions to the genre and their enduring legacy. In our nostalgic segment, we remember the cultural impact of 50 Cent's classic album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin',' reflecting on its significance in shaping the landscape of hip-hop and its enduring influence on subsequent generations of artists. Finally, we turn our attention to Ryan Leslie's highly anticipated new album, marking his return to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus. 0:30: Intro2:07: Killer Mike Sweeps Hip Hop Grammy Nominations & Gets Arrested 7:42: Grammys Not Respecting Hip Hop + Jay-Z's Acceptance Speech 18:18: Run DMC Kings From Queens Documentary Recap 30:02: Anniversary Of 50 Cent's Get Rich Or Die Trying album 36:32: New Releases - Ryan Leslie 38:21: Outro Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker

30 JAN 2024 · In episode 15 of the Shifting the Culture podcast, we dive into Megan the Stallion and Nicki Minaj’s ongoing beef and discuss their diss tracks “Hiss” and “Big Foot”. The lineup for the 2024 Lovers and Friends concert was just released and we discuss what to expect at this year's show. We also discuss Andre 3000’s upcoming tour to promote his new album New Blue Sun. In addition, we celebrate the anniversary of the launch of BET, one of the first platforms designed for people of color to showcase their talents. Finally, we close out this week’s show by remembering Twista’s most commercially successful album Kamikaze, and the L.O.X.’s Ruff Ryders debut, We Are the Streets. 0:30 Intro 5:11 Nicki Minaj & Megan The Stallion Beef (Hiss vs Big Foot) 13:59 Lovers & Friends Music Festival Lineup 19:15 Andre 3000 Going On Tour 22:18 Snoop Dogg & 50 Cent Giving Back + New Snoop & Dre Album On The Way 28:28 Anniversary Of The Launch Of BET 35:48 Anniversary Of The LOX We Are The Streets Album 43:59 20th Anniversary Of Twista's Kamikaze Album 50:43 New Releases Subscribe on YouTube →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← Instagram: instagram.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/shiftingtheculturepodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@shiftingtheculture →LISTEN TO US ON THE GO← Apple Spotify Soundcloud Spreaker