We discuss Kanye's DONDA antics and the transitional phases that artists go through in their careers, Dave's new album, Stormzy's transition from underdog to superstar, Nas, Wizkid and more. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Ups: @ebzworldpeace - Fredo ft Potter Payper - 14 @dbcxptures - Omah Lay - UnderstandFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOgThanks for listening! If you're enjoying the show don't forget to hit subscribe and drop us a rating. 

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Episode 29: Transitions

This week we discuss DMX's posthumous album and whether the timing was right for its release. A2's recent comments about lack of support from music platforms, complaints about Burna Boy's 'high' ticket prices and a tricky statement made by 9Bills in relation to Drake's impact on the careers of British rappers.If you enjoyed the episode drop us a review and give us a follow. Socials: insta: @tbhpod | twitter: @tbh_pod | @ebzworldpeace | @dbcxpturesWheel Ups: Eboni - Jessie Ware - Please DB Cxptures - DMX ft Snoop Dogg - Take ControlCheck out and follow our playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 28: It's You, Not the Industry

COLE HIVE LINK UP! We sat down with our guy Highlife Carter to have a honest one about J. Cole now that he's released his sixth studio album the Offseason. We review and rank his projects, talk about when we discovered him, our criticisms, praise, and discuss how we feel about his artistry and career. Tap in with us! (excuse the third mic audio for being dodgy)Socials: IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod@ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures @highlifecarter#TBHPod 

Episode 27: Offseason ft Highlife Carter || Honest Ones

Apologies for the delay, this episode was recorded last week and we reminisce about Nicki Minaj and her breakthrough mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty (12:36). Is Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy a classic? (22:48), Tion Wayne & Russ went #1 (32:29). Do artists have a responsibility to speak on social issues (34:13). Highlife Carter joins us, his audio's low for around 5 mins SORRY! (37:30) Then we talk about why some Rappers try to separate themselves from Rap once they get some buzz (44:56), and what happened to artist run labels? (53:47). Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and drop us a comment if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us.Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod.Follow @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures @highlifecarterThis weeks wheel ups: Eboni - Jorja Smith ft Shaybo - Bussdown Daniel - Pip Millett ft Ghetts - RunningFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 26: Applying Pressure

Daniel talks us through his vaccine experience (04:48) Then we discuss the lack of women at Wireless Festival (8:14) and has Nas started to hit his stride? (29:53) H.E.R is finally dropping her debut album (39:27) Then we trade light predictions on J. Cole's upcoming album The Off Season (41:27) We go onto to talk about Kendrick Lamar's absence (44:00) Shelley FKA Dram's album review (45:40) and Little Simz's new single (47:09) Before closing off with our Wheel Ups (50:18) and touch on being cynical fans (55:00).Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us.Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podThis weeks wheel ups:Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Avelino - Demons // Syd - Missing OutDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Dixson ft India Shawn - Yours // Dixson - KREAMFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 25: Too Many Man

This episode we start off talking about the George Floyd verdict, the passing of DMX & Black Rob (00:00) Then discuss dealing with change and how it affects us and our environments (16:18). We jump into some music and Daniel tells us his issues with Justin Bieber's Justice album (29:29). Moving onto AJ Tracey's new album Flu Game and artists hitting their musical stride (42:26) Then Eboni says A$AP Rocky isn't talked about as an experimental artist because he doesn't act like a nerd (48:29). We play our wheel ups (55:27) and then wrap up the episode with our thoughts on Falcon & the Winter Soldier (01:01:51).Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us.Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podThis weeks wheel ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - iceé tgm - TLC // Lakeyah - Windows Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Shakka ft Goldlink - Solo // Vague Detail - How Does it FeelFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 24: Going Through Changes

This week we start off discussing the toxicity that's rampant on the Clubhouse app (0:00), then consider what social media norms and values will look like in 10 years (10:00). We then look at the rise of celebrity culture within Black British spaces and unwarranted comments about Unknown T (22:51). Switching gears, we talk about the Grammy's (38:38) and Eboni & Daniel debate his issue with Megan Thee Stallion (42:04) Could Beyoncé debut a 3 track EP in the top 3 like Drake's Scary Hours 2? (52:32) Daniel talks about Silksonic's upcoming album (55:51) and we look at who's going to drop albums this year (57:55) before closing the episode out touching on Salt Bae, Harry & Meghan and London Nightlife.Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us.Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Knucks - Los Pollos HermanosDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Jorja Smith - AddictedFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod

Episode 23: The People's Court

We kick things off this week with Daniel discussing the curation accuracy of Spotify's Discover Weekly and take a trip down memory lane as Eboni revisits 50 Cent's The Massacre album on it's 15th Anniversary (1:16) Why does every generation think they're the gatekeepers of music taste? (8:16) We review Ghetts' new album Conflict of Interest (15:35) and get into why The Weeknd paid millions out of his own pocket for the Superbowl (23:34) That leads us to talk about concert production and ask who had the better tour; Travis Scott's Astroworld or JAY Z & Kanye West's WTT tour (25:50) Will virtual performances encourage more people to attend concerts? (31:00) Daniel's finally watched WandaVision so we talk about it ahead of the finale (36:46) Why have DC Comics not patterned up? (39:02) Then we have a lil TV show & movie rundown (40:18) Before looking at the Royal Family being shook ones (45:37) As well as trying to figure out what Dr Umar and some Black Americans have against Black Brits (47:22) Plus how big is the gap between UK & U.S. music quality music quality really? (52:28) We play our Wheel Ups (56:37) and realise we need a history lesson on Judas & The Black Messiah so we pivot and talk about the Nike Vice President having to resign at the hands of clout chasing (1:01:13) We cap off with talking about Bobby Shmurda's return (1:08:58) and lastly Instagram temporarily removed likes but are likes still important? (1:10:07).Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us.Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - 50 Cent - A Baltimore Love Thing Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Flozigg - JulyFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOgSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod

Episode 22: Conflict of Interest

We jump back in and discuss Chip's new release Snakes & Ladders, and ask whether the music suffers when an artist is transitioning into 'Popstar'. What artist could you take 20 songs from? And Eboni gets into watching Disney+ show WandaVision.Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Brent Faiyaz ft Tyler the Creator - GravityDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Shakka - When You Pull UpFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOgSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod - Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and like, subscribe and drop us a rating.

Episode 21: Popstar

We discuss Ivorian Doll's thread regarding her current partnership deal with Oliver Ashley that has gone sour. Has social media skewed our perception of what the early stages of an artists career should look like? Atlantic Records signed Munya Chawawa's persona Unknown P and Daniel questions the purpose of it.Wheel UpsEboni (@ebzworldpeace) - DaniLeigh - Last NightDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Davido - HeavenFollow & like the Wheel Up playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOgSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and drop us a rating or sub if you're enjoying the show.

Episode 20: The Limelight

This episode we lightly discuss Jay Z's discography, the potential of new social media app Clubhouse and whether we'd take the Covid-19 vaccine to attend a concert. As well as Wizkid and Davido's new albums and when is it okay for an album to 'sound the same'?We didn't get a chance to do our Wheel Ups this week but here's what they would have been.Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - DBE - We Won // Lancey Foux - Rio FreestyleDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Wizkid Ft Tems - EssenceFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOgSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and drop us a rating or sub if you're enjoying the show.

Episode 19: House Rules

This is a very quick episode, we mainly discuss the ongoing situation between Chip and Stormzy following the two light diss tracks Chip dropped. We also touch briefly on Ivorian Doll's Daily Duppy and the clout chasing that followed asking the question 'why does everybody want to rap?' as well as making an observation of how social media was appeared to be giving anti black/colourist energy specifically to Abigal and her response to IVD.Wheel Ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Masego ft Shenseea - Silver Tongue DevilDaniel (@dbcxptures) - Headie One Ft Young T & Bugsey - Princess CutsSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 18: Everybody Wants To Be A Rapper

Daniel tells us about his personal problem with Kanye West's recent tweets, Channel U is returning, What is Tory Lanez's problem and why are people so enthusiastic about defending him? Why were people upset about the FIFA21 soundtrack and more gets discussed.Wheel Ups Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) | Ill Blu ft M24 & Unknown T - DumpaDaniel (@dbcxptures) | Emanuel - Need You (Remix)Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 17: Don't Shoot The Messenger

We took a big L and lost the original recording but we move, so here's the re-record and meaning behind the episode name this week. Topics: Is Stormzy The King of Grime, is this even fair to say? Can you ever truly separate the artist from the art? Britains got racists! Cardi's taking her WAP and putting all Offset's shit in the box to the left + more.Wheel Ups Daniel (@dbcxptures) | Usher - Bad HabitsEboni (@ebzworldpeace) | Knucks - Your WorthSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 16: The Lost Files

We're finally back in the studio and free from Zoom! We discuss the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman and the detached state of social media, Nines' getting a number 1, the shortcomings of Big Sean's new album Detroit 2 as well as how great video concepts can change how you feel about a song plus more.Wheel Ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace)| Nao ft Lianne La Havas - WomanDaniel (@dbcxptures)| Robert Glasper ft H.e.r & Meshell Ndegeocello- Better Than I ImaginedSocials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Episode 15: Deep Reverence (R.I.P Chadwick Boseman)

TBH Podcast is a bi weekly music and culture podcast, hosted by Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) and Daniel (@dbcxptures). They get together to discuss, debate and critique everything ranging from the latest releases and music to popular trends and moments within pop culture. Press play on what's going to be a frank, funny and open conversation on all the things we enjoy Intro music by @kwesibeats

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