Podcasts by Reg and Stone Talk Music!

No More 808's and Trap Drums, We Are In the Flute Era! from 2023-12-05T13:21:58

Flutes become the hottest thing on Billboard 100, Spotify continues the tech job chopping block, and we praise Vagabond and talk about how Pinkpantheress payed it safe.

from 2023-11-13T12:24:25

We talk about the Grammy's deciding in 2023 that female artists exist, also the new Sampha and L'Rain album.

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Papa Was Not A Rolling Stone from 2023-09-18T10:49:12

We talk about how boomer rockist gatekeepers suck, plus James Blake going back to the club and the aka master, Ghais Guevara.

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A Trip To Travis Scott's Utopia. Fun to Visit, Not To Stay. from 2023-08-21T17:14:09

We talk about how the AI music future keeps getting unfortunately closer, and a poor up and coming rapper from Houston's small new record that got released to divisive opinions

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Back In The Rodeo Like Travis Scott from 2023-07-16T15:57:38

This week, we find out the real cause of MF Doom's death...and moun another Black man felled by shady hospital systems. Plus...Travis Scott is back....are we excited? Also, new music from Lil Uzi V...

And the Winner Goes to....AI? from 2023-06-30T13:02:21

This week we talk about AI again. From Paul McCartney's new AI/Beatles song to the Grammys debating whether AI should win categories, there is no doubt that it's here to stay. But what does that me...

The Return of SBTRKT! from 2023-05-26T11:22:58

R.I.P. Andy Rourke, influential bassist of The Smiths, all around good guy, and finally why couldn't it have been Morrissey? Also the return of SBTRKT!

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Rapcaviar Discount Documentaries for Sale from 2023-04-13T11:42:04

We talk RapCaviar's Hulu Documentary series that finds a way to be full of praise and problematic, talk Larry June and Alchemist, how harps are black music, and how King Vision Ultra and Algiers pr...

We Are Riding on the Mothership from 2023-04-02T23:05:54

We discuss Courtney Love ride or dying for black women in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, if its better to blow an album's budget on sample clearing or drugs, give Parliament-Funkadelic their flo...

The DatPiff Remembrance Society from 2023-03-20T18:25:10

This week we mourn the demise of DatPiff (or maybe not)? Plus the Internet is buzzing around the Hit boy x Alc collabo, and we review the Something in the Water Festival lineup. Plus new music from...

Give De La Soul Their Flowers from 2023-03-07T02:31:28

This week we talk about the bittersweet entrance of De La Soul onto your favorite streaming service. It's great to reminisce, but why did it take so long? And it's said that Trugoy wasn't able to w...

We Grammy HARD (so you don't have to) from 2023-02-08T11:38

Y'all have been relying on us for all of your Grammy news for like 4 years now, so we had to bring it! It's our annual Grammy recap episode, where we break down the highs and lows of the whole cere...

The Reg and Stone Festival from 2023-01-29T21:51:23

This week we discuss Ticketmaster. Do you remember that monopoly from the 90s? Well, they're still the monopoly for the 2020s! Plus, we hate on the new festival lineups from Coachella, Bonnaroo, an...

The Right On Time Top 10's (give or take) of 2022 from 2023-01-17T12:30:15

Reg and Stone share their top records of 2022...besides Beyonce's Renaissance! Will T.Swift make it? Does Drake have a chance? Will we wax poetic once again about Sault? Tune in and find out!
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The Most Underheard Albums of 2022 from 2023-01-04T12:14:07

This week, we lift up some of our favorite underheard albums of 2022. Be sure to press play on this and support your local barista art school student turned recording artist while you debate on whe...

The Stonies and Reggies (Reg and Stonies?) 2022 Music Award Show from 2022-12-19T11:14:07

We hand out awards to the winners, losers and recap the weird things that happened in the music world in 2022!

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Inflation Rules Everything Around Me from 2022-10-19T22:06:07

This week, we speak on yet ANOTHER band canceling a tour because of inflation. Also, is the era or "breaking" artists done? Or are gatekeepers mad that they don't hold the keys? Plus, new music fro...

The Musical Touring Recession from 2022-10-07T11:08:59

This week, we discuss Santigold canceling her tour, marking an emerging trend of artists getting priced out of the touring market. What is the future of live music? Plus Cardi B's lost bag and RIP ...

Nicki Minaj is our Queen and Savior from 2022-09-25T23:21:44

This week, we discuss yet another rapper who has succumbed to gun violence. RIP PNB Rock. Also, Nicki has one of the hottest songs in the country, but why is she going after bloggers like she's a o...

Even the AI is Racist from 2022-09-07T11:30:37

This week we talk about the trash and tomfoolery that is FN Meka. Is this the new standard for hip-hop? It seems like Web3 is looking a lot like Web 1 these days when it comes to discrimination. Al...

Live From the Private Jet from 2022-08-30T22:33:54

Sorry for the delay y'all! We've been flying on the Drake Jet. But we're back! This week we snub Irv Gotti and Talib Kweli. Plus, new music from Meghan Thee Stallion, Calvin Harris, Domi and JD Bec...

No Milkshake For The Boys in the Yard from 2022-08-08T11:30:53

We talk the new stone tablets delivered from House Music Mountain by the Beyhive goddess and the controversies surrounding some of it's tracks. We also talk new records from Lil Uzi Vert and the re...

Cape Town Chiraq Fest from 2022-07-29T12:10:53

We talk about the Chicago to West African festival pipeline, Spotify following the tech rules of why innovate when you can buy out, and new music from Steve Lacy, Flo Milli, Orion Sun, and Yaya Bey...

Kells in a Cell from 2022-07-12T12:00

The Prison Industrial Complex can go fuck itself, but in some broken clock is right twice news, one time the scales of justice tipped a bit in the right direction. Plus Saul Williams new movie/alb...

Err...Drake Will House You? from 2022-06-29T11:47:03

We're back! This week we talk about how things suddenly look like Chicago in the 90s. Yes, House music is back, not due to the countless DJs tolling in the underground, but obviously because of Dra...

Young Fresh and New! from 2022-06-09T11:55:21

On this very special episode of Reg and Stone, we talk about the new stuff we've been listening to from underground and bubbling acts; no mainstream payola this episode. Shouts to IDK, They Hate Ch...

Is This Your Kendrick? from 2022-05-18T13:39:12

So Kendrick dropped an album. Stone thinks it's the best album this year. Reg, not so much. Who is right? Click play to find out! Plus, Young Thug gets strung up on RICO charges, and the "land of t...

Kendrick Lamar Will Save Us from 2022-05-11T11:27:42

This week, Kendrick Lamar returns with a soul-shaking AI-inspired video ahead of his upcoming album launch. Is hip-hop back? Plus, we review the new Black Star album that went platinum on Google Dr...

Pusha T Self-Empowerment Plan from 2022-04-25T23:17:14

This week…we weigh the pros and cons of becoming street pharmacists and celebrate Pusha T's decades of providing the guidebook. Plus we talk about the torrent of high profile mainstream rap releas...

Party Like It's 2019 (Apparently) from 2022-04-15T14:09:21

New Pusha T? Drake disses? Is it....2019? Nah, all my friends have Coronavirus so apparently not. This week, we talk about the Drake/Pusha revivals, Tribe and Wu Tang being a part of American Histo...

Are The Grammys Cool Now? from 2022-04-06T01:39:18

This week…Stone watched the entire Grammy Awards and didn’t hate it? Are the Grammys cool again? Plus, COVID makes artists force fans to mask up to protect the bag. Plus new music by Denzel Curry a...

Your Quarterly Industry Labels Are Shady Update from 2022-03-17T18:23:44

This week, we discuss Epic Games' (Fortnite) massive acquisition of.....checks notes....Bandcamp? Also, Limewire is back on these streets as NFT platform promising unreleased music. But will the ar...

Is DONDA 2 Actually.....Good? from 2022-03-03T12:41:26

This week we talk about Kanye...willingly? Apparently, DONDA 2 has exceeded both of our expectations and is actually good? Who knew? Plus shady industry issues result in lawsuits from the families ...

The Colonoscopy Bowl from 2022-02-17T12:42

This week, we talk about the hip-hop studded Super Bowl Halftime show. Is it a win for the culture...or just a nostalgia trip for 50-year-olds? Also, RIP Betty Davis, Kanye's new drama, and new mus...

Can A Pro-Vaxx Podcast Get A Spotify Check? from 2022-02-09T11:25

This week, we discuss the Joe Rogan/Spotify fallout. What does the future hold for the king of streaming? Plus, A$AP and Rihanna, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and new music from Saba an...

When We Were Young....Cause We Old Now from 2022-01-27T11:55

This week, we talk about the When We Were Young festival.....and how even millennials now have nostalgia shows. Plus, show cancellations from the Fugees and Adele...was it COVID, or were other thin...

Ain't No Party Like a Weeknd Afterparty from 2022-01-24T12:30:08

This week, we jump into 2022 and discuss the first major-label release of the year...The Weeknd's DAWN.FM. Is this just another entree of Soundcloud-level sex raps, or is this an evolution of his c...

The Best Albums of 2021 from 2022-01-09T22:51:16

SO.....2021 was supposed to be the year we would be standing in line to get into concert venues instead of getting PCR tests......but here we are. Anyway, we finish our 2021 roundup with the best a...

The 2021 Reg and Stoneys from 2022-01-04T13:33:29

You know it's that time of year y'all. The 2021 Reg and Stoneys! This year we give out the awards you REALLY care about. What white signer is invited to the cookout this year? Who murdered their ca...

Episode 156: The Best Songs of 2021 from 2021-12-29T00:22:38

Wow y'all, somehow we made it to the end of 2021. Somehow, we are healthy enough to go through over 20 of our best songs of this past year. Praise Kanye! Walk with us as we reach back through yet a...

Episode 155: Y'all Need Security (Verzuz Edition) from 2021-12-07T12:30:33

This week, we talk about the fail-worthy Verzuz with Bone Thugs and Three 6 Mafia. Was it a mismatch, or was it destined to happen? Plus, RIP to yet another Black Man, Virgil Abloh, and we bow down...

Episode 154: Finally Paid Our Cable Bill Edition from 2021-11-24T15:45:19

After a month of technical difficulties, we are back! We give Taylor Swift begrudging respect for sticking it to the man, while sipping the fanciest cognac we can find while listening to the aural ...

Episode 153: Kendrick at the Super Bowl? from 2021-10-13T03:25:55

This week....we discuss Pitchfork's retroactive reviews. Liz Phair goes from a ZERO to a 6. Big Boi goes down from a 9.2 to a 7.7. We get it, attitudes change. But were there processes in place to ...

Episode 153: Kendrick at the Super Bowl? from 2021-10-13T03:25:55

This week....we discuss Pitchfork's retroactive reviews. Liz Phair goes from a ZERO to a 6. Big Boi goes down from a 9.2 to a 7.7. We get it, attitudes change. But were there processes in place to ...

Episode 152: Lil Nas X Makes Better Pop Songs than Older Nas from 2021-10-05T12:24:58

Come with us, as we take a deep dive into the mind of this generations Barnum and Bailey, who managed to back up all the hype. Also, in a time of literal plagues, of course the Fugees would re-uni...

Episode 151: Certified Loser Boy? from 2021-09-09T15:00:50

Wow...two major label releases in two weeks? What is this.....2019? Well, here we are, reviewing the highly anticipated album by our boy Drake. And.....it's a mid-level disappointment. Is this Drak...

Episode 150: DONDA-VISION! from 2021-09-01T13:10:14

We thought it wouldn't happen, but it's finally here. DONDA, your boy Kanye's latest epic masterpiece finally dropped last week. And we debate....is it good? Most likely not. However, it's not with...

Episode 149: Industry Still Shady.... from 2021-08-17T01:29

This week, we talk about two artists FINALLY coming to streaming services. Aaliyah makes her debut on Spotify this week, but her estate was not involved, and all proceeds may go to her Uncle. Does ...

Episode 148: The LOX Takes The Gold from 2021-08-09T10:30:10

This week, we review the NYC-era hip-hop prize fight of Jay-Z vs the LOX. Plus, Rihanna is a Billionaire.....but why are we mad? We weren't this mad at Jay-Z or Dr Dre? Hmm..... Also, we have to ta...

Episode 147: Who Got That DONDA Bootleg? from 2021-07-26T12:10:48

This week, we discuss Kanye's latest masterpiece, DONDA. Yep, we got the bootleg from Obama. But seriously, as we await another album delay, we wonder....is Kanye officially done? Plus, RIP Biz Mar...

Episode 146: Is Hot Girl Summer Over Already? from 2021-07-20T00:35

Here we go again. After a glorious Madison Square Garden debut, the Foo Fighters has to cancel a show because of a positive COVID test. Is this the beginning of the end of live music? Plus the UK’s...

Episode 145: This Podcast Needs to be An NFT from 2021-07-13T11:23:42

This week, more NFT shadiness, this time with A Tribe Called Quest. Plus, Halsey working with Nine Inch Nails (?) and Kool And The Gang tries to make us love each other again. Also, new music from ...

Episode 144: Use Your GPS If You Get Lost from 2021-07-01T23:52:32

This week....we gush over Tyler's newest album, Call Me If You Get Lost, like we're teenage boys who just spent their allowance at the Golf Wang store. Anyway, the album is great, and Tyler is a ge...

Episode 143: Longer than a Migos Album... from 2021-06-21T14:52:52

We're back with a musical grab bag of assorted reviews. Who will be crowned the Song of the Summer? Meghan Thee Stallion and Lorde are contenders. Also, as the floodgates are opening up for new mus...

Episode 142: AI Trap Rappers Are The Future of Music from 2021-06-03T22:29:22

This week, we talk about the solidarity of 600+ musicians boycotting Israel, and how it harkens back to a different era for music. Plus, we discuss AI-created rappers Travis Bott and FN Meka. This ...

Episode 141: But Really, Who Is A J Cole Fan? from 2021-05-26T12:18

Honestly, truly, who exactly is a J Cole fan? The dude is worth $100 Million, has billions of streams, but we are scratching our heads looking for someone who stans for the dude. Even with that, we...

Episode 140: Rock And Roll Hall of Fame is A Tourist Trap from 2021-05-23T15:29:12

We discuss the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame winners, what it means for the culture and how often they get it right (Spoiler Alert: rarely). We also review Rochelle Jordan's new record and Stone...

Episode 139: Coronavirus is Cancelled from 2021-05-10T17:40:03

Coronavirus is cancelled. Actually not at all, but with things opening up, primarily concerts, it does feel that way. This week we review the latest Gov Ball lineup, and discuss our most anticipate...

Episode 138: Check Ya Health.....RIP Shock G from 2021-05-05T00:02:49

This week,we look back at the double-header of deaths in the Rap community over the past few weeks. Black Rob and Shock G. Also, Black men, we gotta look out for our health. Also, a lifeline for...

Episode 137: RIP DMX from 2021-04-13T18:32:24

This week we mourn the passing of DMX, and lift up his tremendous impact to the hip-hop.....scratch that....musical community. Plus, the III Point music festival in Miami has announced their line u...

Episode 136: Is Owning Your Masters Still Worth it in 2021? from 2021-04-08T11:00:34

This week, we speak about songwriters not getting their fair share of publishing money....come on artists, share the bag! Also, after of years of telling artists to "own your masters," some big nam...

Episode 135: Lil Nas X Unites a Divided Country from 2021-04-01T13:06:42

Lil Nas X (our future President) up and did something no one thought was possible....unite Hotep hip-hop hold heads and conservative country Christians......in pearl clutching! We break down the re...

Episode 134: Wait, So The Grammys Are NOT Cancelled? from 2021-03-18T11:00:42

Nope, they're still canceled. But at least we can possibly say that they're getting.....better? A Black-owned production company handled this year's ceremony and the difference is startling. More h...

Episode 133: Super Nefarious Yacht S**t from 2021-03-10T14:54:47

This episode is sponsored by Blockchain ha ha. Anyway, this week we muse on the purchase of TIDAL by...checks notes...Square? Is this a revolution for artist payments or just two dudes trading lunc...

Episode 132: Will UK Music Ever Pop Off In The States? from 2021-02-25T13:35:19

This week, we pay tribute to the GOATs Daft Punk after they call it quits. We look back at their nearly 30 year career. Plus, with Slowthai getting a number 1 spot in the UK, and more and more cros...

Episode 131: We Still Ain't Leave Britney Alone from 2021-02-16T00:12:14

Sorry y'all, time got to us, but we're back with another podcast! This week, we talk about The Weeknd stepping his game up for the Super Bowl, and how Justin Timberlake took some stray shots due to...

Episode 130: 2021 Is Gonna Be Better....Right? from 2021-02-04T13:22:32

Wow, what a year January has been, As we move into February, we're gonna try and be hopefull and list our some things that we feel will be better in 2021. Also, new music from Channel Tres and Arlo...

Episode 129: The Reg & Stone 2020 Awards from 2021-01-11T22:02:29

First off, apologies for the audio issues after the 20-minute mark!

Yo.....2021 is already messed up, so we're going to take it back to a more idyllic time....2020! Jokes aside, this ...

Episode 128: The Best and Worst of 2020 from 2020-12-31T07:21:51

2020 has been a time but in creating a list of the best and worst musical moments of the year, we’ve noticed something...the good finally outweighs the bad! Join us in this supersized episode as we...

Episode 127: Nicki vs Drake vs YEEZY? from 2020-12-23T20:07:59

Season's Greetings! We're about to close out 2020 and (pray hard for 2021) with a grab bag of new tracks and music news. First up, did WEEZY make Cash Money great again by selling up for $100 milli...

Episode 126: Young Thug, Tekashi 69, and New Musica from 2020-12-11T14:41:58

Sorry for the time lapse y'all, but we're still in a pandemic! This week, we discuss a grab bag of music news and new tracks. First up, Young Thug vs Andre 3000 and the (non) beef thereafter. Also,...

Episode 125: Grammy (Dysfunctional) Family from 2020-11-28T14:30:38

This week, we basically live-podcast the 2020 Grammy Nominations. We also realize that these awards are not "for us," but y'all enjoy the entertainment factor anyway. Enjoy!

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Episode 123: 7 Days Until The Apocalypse from 2020-10-29T13:43:48

Sorry y'all we have to get political. This week, we talk about your boy Kanye's campaign and 50 Cent's endorsement/non-endorsement of T**mp. Also, we marvel at Travis Scott's cashing in skills and ...

Episode 122: Save Who's Stages? from 2020-10-20T11:00

This week. While everyone is lauding the UK's Arts Council COVID recovery funding, we are also giving a side eye to the fact that the private-equity-backed Boiler Room got almost $1 million dollars...

Episode 121: Pitchfork, Show Us The Receipts from 2020-10-05T19:40:30

This week, we discuss the latest Pitchfork article discussing the pitfalls of being Black in the "indie" music industry. The article was an interesting, well written piece on the struggles in the i...

Episode 120: Tory Lanez Is Pathetic from 2020-09-29T00:24:20

That's it. That's the title. This week we investigate Tory Lanez, epic denial album Daystar. Sorry homie, but even after 17 tracks we're still #TeamStallion. Plus, your boy Takashi 69 tries to rede...

Episode 119: Live From A Bunker In The Woods (No, Seriously) from 2020-09-09T18:55:05

This week, we have a special "Live from the Woods" edition of Reg and Stone. That's right, we are back in person (for a limited time) from a bunker somewhere in Upstate New York. This week we talk ...

Episode 118: The Best Music of the Apocalypse (so far) from 2020-08-21T13:16:50

We almost forgot that it's an election season. So of course, we gotta get political. And this week we have Cardi B flexing with a Joe Biden interview and your girl Taylor going after Trump. Also, w...

Episode 117: Wet Arse Petunias from 2020-08-14T11:51:55

This week, we talk about the collective pearl clutching (or maybe chain clutching) from the hip-hop community in response to Meghan and Cardi's "WAP" video. Plus, racism also joins the party as bot...

Episode 116: This Quarantine Got Y’all Crazy from 2020-08-04T12:41

This week....we examine the anti-Semitic tendencies of your boys Wiley and Nick Cannon. Plus, a bevy of new music from Demian Licht, Actress, Obongjayar, and Liv.e.

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Episode 113: Give SAULT The Grammy from 2020-06-29T12:11:25

This week we dive into the troubling allegations of mismanagement at Okayplayer and Complex. Is it time for a media industry reckoning? We think so. Plus Kanye and .....the Gap? Also, we dive into ...

Episode 112: Save That Energy for Post Malone from 2020-06-19T17:23:42

As if 2020 can’t get any weirder we have one of the weirdest beefs in hip-hop, between Noname and J Cole. Also, Noname is taking names as she also legitimately went after Boots Riley as well. Plus ...

Episode: 111: Are Black People Winning Right Now? from 2020-06-11T15:52:44

One week after beatdowns and riots, we now see every company and their momma support Black Lives Matter. Is this the change that we deserve? But seriously, what's the catch. This week we talk ab...

Episode 110: Black Music Matters from 2020-06-03T11:00:39

It's tough out there y'all, so it was a bit hard to do this podcast with our usual banter. But we felt like we needed to provide an escape during this time. So this week, we talk about what the ...

Episode 109: Everything Sucks Edition - Instagram, Lana, and DojaCat from 2020-05-27T11:35:35

This week.....everything sucks. Instagram Live is being re-invented off the backs of DJs and creators of color, but now the industry is taking down live streams. WTF? Also, we speak about Lana Del ...

Episode 108: Back to the Future from 2020-05-20T12:42:37

This week, more pandemic era sadness in the form of layoffs at Vice and Pitchfork. However, we will celebrate the fact that four Black women sat on top of the Billboard charts (if only for 1 week)....

Episode 107: RIP to Everything from 2020-05-13T21:21:41

This week we discuss the tragic deaths of well, damn near everybody in the music industry--Andre Harrel, Betty Wright, Little Richard, Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk, and UK rapper Ty. Also, we tal...

Episode 106: Drake. Drake. DRAAAAKE! from 2020-05-06T11:34:51

This week, we review the social distant masked Drake's new project Dark Lane Demo Tapes. Is it's the mixtape we need? Or the mixtape we didn't want? Also, a tribute to Tony Allen (RIP) and new musi...

Episode 105: Club Fortnite from 2020-04-30T12:29:59

This week....Kanye West is a billionaire, but do we really even care? Plus, is Travis Scott's Fortnite concerts the future of music? Or is the Riley vs Babyface model? Also, new music from Fiona Ap...

Episode 104: The New Abnormal Is The New Normal (Special Strokes Edition) from 2020-04-23T11:00:16

This week, we go down to DC (virtually) to chat with entrepreneur, band leader, and radio personality Earl Wyatt (aka Spikefish) about The Stokes' latest album The New Abnormal, and reminisce on th...

Episode 103: Industry People Are SHADY: ASCAP Edition from 2020-04-13T20:37:21

This week, we discuss ASCAP not having enough in their bank account to pay musicians. How could y'all mess this up so bad? Also, the speak on the RZA vs PRIMO beat battle, RNR, and new music from Y...

Episode 102: Music Will Save The World from 2020-04-06T11:59:28

This week, more coronavirus coverage (yay!). This week, we chat about how the music industry is adjusting to the crisis, from live streams to live festivals. In addition, we discuss Drake's Toosie ...

Episode 101: Every Party Should Be a D-Nice Party from 2020-03-27T14:31:29

We're back with another quarantined episode! This week, we discuss the rise of online streaming concerts and parties. They're providing a much needed service in this time of stress, but is this the...

Episode 100: The Reg and Stone 100th Episode Spectacular from 2020-03-23T12:00:56

So we had a lot of cool things planned for y'all to celebrate 2 years of podcasting. A live show? Celebrities? Yeah, Coronavirus said no to all that. So what's left is another remote episode where ...

Episode 99: Everything is Cancelled from 2020-03-13T11:30:06

Coronavirus has become the Thanos of the music world. Everything is cancelled. We talk about the cancellations of SXSW and other music festivals and the toll that it will take on the backline playe...

Episode 98: Wash Ya Damn Hands from 2020-03-06T12:55:10

This week we discuss Megan Thee Stallion's latest label beef, and how Bernie broke up Public Enemy. In addition, is SXSW going to get cancelled? Also, new music from Spoek Mathambo and Sada Baby Br...

Episode 97: Coronavirus Mixtape Hour from 2020-02-27T16:19

This week.....we delve into the tragic death of Pop Smoke and ask......why does another young rapper have to go out like this? Also, we continue to laugh at Goldenvoice's botched rollout of the Lov...

Episode 96: The NME Awards Are Better Than The Grammys from 2020-02-21T12:58:52

Someone had to say it. This week we chat about the irreverent (yet entertaining) NME Awards in the UK. An award show where Slowthai was problematic AF, and Taylor Swift appeared instead of the Gram...

Episode 95: Billie Elish is a Traitor, and Other Musings with GENG from 2020-02-14T12:30:37

This week we are joined by the one and only GENG from the groundbreaking record label Purple Tape Pedigree. We talk about his background as an OG New York city resident, his vision for the record l...

Episode 94: Boycott The Grammys from 2020-01-29T13:46:03

First off, RIP KOBE. This week, we slog through another 10 hour long Grammys episode for you, our listeners. We wouldn't subject ourselves to this torture otherwise! Now that we all know these awar...

Episode 93: The Most Impactful Artists of the Decade from 2020-01-18T22:13:40

This week, we look back on some of the most impactful artists that shaped the 2010 - 2020 era in our lives. From Rhianna to the Weekend, we chat about those artists who defined our culture and made...

Episode 92: The Best Albums of 2019 from 2020-01-11T13:38:20

This week we step back into the past....when America was not so great. That's right, we might be in 2020 but we're still looking at 2019. Our lists are completely different, so stay tuned to see wh...

Episode 91: The 2019 Music Awards from 2020-01-03T15:55:19

Happy New Year fam! This week.....it's the only awards show that matters! The Reg and Stone 2019 Music Awards. Starring your favorites such as Meghan Thee Stallion, Kanye, Chance the Rapper, Lizzo ...

Episode 90: Who Has The Sex Tape? from 2019-12-20T16:27:17

We went a little crazy this week. First off, we comment on the alleged A$AP Rocky sex tape. We still haven't seen it, but we tried. Also, we riff on Lil Uzi Vert, Goldlink's beef with a dead man, a...

Episode 89: Y'all Miss Us? from 2019-12-13T15:21:06

Hey everybody! We took a much needed during the holiday but we are back! This week we are recapping all of the music news that took place in our absence. From Juice WRLD's passing, to the latest Li...

Episode 88: Do We Really Have to Cover The Grammys? from 2019-11-22T19:02:10

This week....Grammy nominations dropped today and.....well....do you care? Because if you don't care, we don't care. Also, we discuss the mental health issues surrounding R&B starlets Summer Wa...

Episode 87: Marilyn Manson is the Hip-Hop God from 2019-11-20T13:22:48

*Note* This podcast was delayed in getting up because of some.....difficulties. This week.....we talk about Drake getting booed and Marilyn Manson living his best life...both at hip-hop festivals. ...

PODCAST 86: Let The Rage Run Through You from 2019-11-08T12:00

This week, our age starts showing as we discuss Rage Against The Machine's return to the center stage. Is the hype worthy, or is the culture overreacting? Plus, Michael Jackson buys out Sly and the...

PODCAST 85: The Holy Blessed Church of Kanye from 2019-10-31T17:39:03

So Kanye FINALLY dropped his spiritual effort Jesus Is King last week and unfortunately we had to listen to it to give y'all a review. Is this a return to form for our Lord and Savior? That's looki...

Podcast 84: Rolling Loud Rolls Over (And Other Music News) from 2019-10-25T14:20

A grab bag of music news this week, and we rag on everybody. Rolling Loud NYC was success, but will the festival's legacy be tainted by them banning artists from performing? Also, artists are comin...

PODCAST 83: Crossover Event Pt 2 - The Greatest 50 Rappers of All Time from 2019-10-18T20:00:38

WE'RE BACK with the Crossover Event of the Year. Stay with us for part 2 of our discussion with the dudes from Unpolished Unapologetic around our top 50 rappers of all time! It's getting good, so m...

PODCAST 82: Crossover Event Pt. 1 - The Greatest 50 Rappers of All Time from 2019-10-11T10:59:28

What's good people? This week we decided to do something special. We connected with our fam at Unpolished Unapologetic in the Bronx for a discussion around our top 50 rappers of all time! With a to...

PODCAST 81: Kanye....Is This Your King? from 2019-10-03T14:05

We were waiting this weekend for Kanye's return to Form, Jesus Is King, only to be ghosted by the King himself. We ask, does this album even exist? Is the experience supposed to be the album? Only ...

PODCAST 80: Tekashi 69 Said We Were In A Gang from 2019-09-25T14:00:56

Funny titles aside, this week we talk about Tekashi 69's ongoing conspiracy trial that was the talk of the Internet this week. The prosecution's use of rap lyrics in this trial got us thinking abou...

Podcast 79: We Just Connected Ric Ocasek to Gucci Mane from 2019-09-22T12:11:21

This week, we talked about the death of Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, and his legacy in the music industry. This led to a broader discussion of mentorship in the music industry, from Q-Tip-, to J Cole,...

Podcast 78: Better Than The Travis Scott Netflix Documentary from 2019-09-13T14:24

Another week, another discussion about the state of the music industry. As both Rihanna and Travis Scott ink deals with Amazon and Netflix, we ponder whether streaming shmoney is the new way forwar...

Episode 77: Kanye West Has Found Jesus from 2019-09-06T13:01:22

This week...we discuss Kanye West's new found faith in Jesus. He's being doing the Sunday Sessions, and is dropping an album titled Jesus is King. But is this a real, genuine effort to find Jesus, ...

Episode 76: Little Brother In The Streets, Young Thug In the Sheets from 2019-08-23T13:15:37

This week, we return to our Taylor Swift fan club, talking about her decision to re-record her music to retain royalties. Shrewd move, but its sad that it has to come to this! Also, we review the n...

Episode 75: Jigga Football League from 2019-08-15T20:16:54

We don our sportscaster headphones to give the play-by-play on Jay-Z's newest venture with the NFL. Did Colin Kaepernick have to lose for Jay to win? Also, we give some hot takes on Thee Stallions ...

Episode 74: Why Christian Rap WON This Week from 2019-08-09T12:01:37

Christian Rap won this week guys. First off, unknown rapper Flame defeated Katy Perry in the "Dark Horse" copyright infringement case. We listen and debate! Plus, NF upsets Chance the Rapper for th...

Episode 73: One More Chance (The Rapper)? from 2019-08-03T11:32:54

This week we speak on Chance The Rapper's new "debut" album The Big Day. Did it live up to our expectations, or is it as bad as the internet hype says it is? Also, new music from Burna Boy, and a r...

Episode 72: Rolling Loud is the Coachella of Rap from 2019-07-26T15:19:01

This week we breakdown the massive Rolling Loud NYC lineup. With everyone from Pusha T to Travis Scott, to Fat Joe, it definitely is the festival to watch this year. Also interesting that they b...

Episode 71: Jermaine Dupri FAIL from 2019-07-18T23:12:58

This week, we rag on Jermaine Dupri. We can't be surprised at his comments about female rappers, but we're gonna go after him anyway. Plus, discussion of our favorite female rappers, and a check-in...

Episode 70: FREE A$AP! from 2019-07-11T15:44:39

This week, we talk about the A$AP Rocky incident and it's impact on hip-hop. Did he cross the line? Possibly? But does he deserve the treatment he's getting in prison? Probably not. Also, we contin...

Episode 69: Is Daniel Caesar Un-Cancelled? from 2019-07-06T13:19:40

Can you un-cancel yourself by dropping a hot album? We ponder Daniel Caesar's latest CASE STUDY 01, and had to ask the same question. Also, we discuss Scooter Braun's copping of Taylor Swift's mast...

Episode 68: Reviewing the XXL Sophomore Class from 2019-06-28T14:05:39

This week, we look at the latest XXL Freshmen class and notice....some Sophomores? Does artists who have already blown up such as Meghan Thee Stallion and Blueface feel like cheating? Plus, new mus...

Episode 67: Two Black Guys Talk About Taylor Swift from 2019-06-21T13:49

The title says it! Where else are you gonna get two straight Black dudes to talk about Taylor Swift? But actually....Tay Tay stock is falling. America is not about this bubble gum pop life anymore....

Episode 66: We (Not) The Best! from 2019-06-14T02:11

This week we break down DJ Khalid's (possibly) frivolous lawsuit against Billboard. Does he have a point, or is this just needless saltiness? Plus, we pay our respects to Bushwick Bill, and discuss...

Episode 65: The Death of iTunes from 2019-06-07T15:09:47

And we're back! Both Reg and Stone were on vacation last week, but we're back in the mix! This week, Apple announces the retirement of iTunes, and we reminisce about it's impact on the culture. Plu...

Episode 64: Tyler The Creator is Hip-Hop's David Bowie from 2019-05-23T19:13:03

Prove us wrong! This week we dive into Tyler's Igor, and debate the dudes legacy. Plus new music from Meghan Thee Stallion and the new king of the realms, DJ Khaled.

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Episode 62: Vampire Weekend, Indie Rock's Last Hope from 2019-05-10T21:58:39

This week, we chat about Vampire Weekend, indie rock's last great hope, plus new music from mysterious band Sault, Ari Lennox, and Yuno.

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Episode 61: This Is NOT A Game of Thrones Podcast from 2019-05-03T14:00

This is NOT a Game of Thrones Podcast...but you clicked anyway tho! This week we discuss the disastrous Woodstock 50th Anniversary festival, The new Game of Thrones soundtrack, and the new Schoolbo...

Episode 60: Lizzo Appreciation Hour from 2019-04-25T14:00

We gush over America's newest pop sensation Lizzo, and discuss her latest album, Because You Love Me. Is America ready for this? Let's find out. Also, new music from Your Old Droog and Wilma Vrtra....

Episode 59: Is This Your Paak? from 2019-04-17T14:19

All Paak Everything

The dude (and listener!) Chris joins us to debate all things Anderson.Paak. It's a three-man cage match as we discuss his latest project, Ventura, and look back on ...

Episode 58: Lil' Nas X For President from 2019-04-11T14:12

This is the best music story of 2019. An Atlanta meme rapper buys a beat from a 19 year old Danish kid for $30 and basically becomes the number one song in the country....and taking down the instit...

Episode 57: RIP Nipsey Hussle from 2019-04-04T14:00

We pay our respects to the one and only Nipsey Hussle after his death. Also, we chat about the Red Bull Music Academy's closing and the legacy that it left on the culture. Plus, new music from DJ M...

Episode 56: Is Afropunk Still....Punk?? from 2019-03-29T14:29:04

This week.....we peruse the Afropunk line-up, and riminese on the history of the festival. Is Afropunk still punk? Or does it really even matter anymore? Also, people are going in on Cardi B for ac...

Episode 55: Canada Come Get Ya Boy from 2019-03-22T14:01:19

This week....we recap your boy Daniel Caesar's wild racist rant. Obviously he's gotten the automatic cancel card, but what does this mean for his career going forward? Also, can we trust musicians ...

Episode 54: Solange is Back! Are You Not Entertained? from 2019-03-06T18:03:59

This week we chat about the controversial and divisive Solange album. Is it really as bad as people are saying? Or are we just being sexist and not giving her the space so be an artist (like we do ...

Episode 53: It's Our Anniversary! from 2019-02-28T20:12:09

Whoa people.....has it been 1 year of Reg and Stone? Why yes it has! We wish happy birthday to ourselves before diving into the new Offset album, Father of 4, Solange's weird takeover of BlackPlane...

Episode 52: Ariana Grande Latte Rules the Pop World from 2019-02-22T14:51

Arianna Grande is the last pop star. Literally. This week we talk about thank you, next and the fact that Arianna is single-handedly saving pop music right now. Also, we catch up on Drake's So Far ...

Episode 51: Geriatric Grammy's Getdown from 2019-02-14T15:00:24

We tortured ourselves and watched that 6 hour Grammy performance....for this podcast. Probably the best thing about it is that it wasn’t the trainwreck we feared, but the consistent same trainwreck...

Episode 50: The F*%k ICE Edition from 2019-02-11T00:19:32

We mull on the latest 21 Savage news and break down the clusterfuck that was the Super Bowl. Plus new music from Toro Y Moi.

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Episode 49: Soulja Boy, The Oracle from 2019-02-05T14:30:05

This week, we discuss the legacy of Jay-Z's Blueprint album (and why Kanye is sueing him for it), Cardi-B's post sex moment, and the legacy of your cousin Soulja Boy. Plus, new music from Toro y Mo...

Episode 48: The Streaming Wars from 2019-01-25T16:14:42

Coke vs. Pepsi. Mac vs Pc. History has always had storied corporate rivalries and music streaming is no exception. Now that Stone has defected and joined #SpotifyGang, we take a deep dive into the ...

Episode 47: We look into our Crystal Balls from 2019-01-18T13:14:12

That's right......its the 2019 predictions episode! Are pop stars gonna drop 24 track mixtape like rappers? Will rap dominate the video game industry? Does this year mark the end of drug-fueled sad...

The Stoney Reggies (The Reggies and Stonies?) Awards from 2019-01-03T12:06:30

Since we can't get tickets to the real thing, we created our own year end musical awards. And it's better than the Grammys (but prob not as good as the American Music Awards lol). Come with us on a...

Episode 45: The Grammys Suck But You Know That Already from 2018-12-19T15:42

I mean they suck, always have sucked, always will suck, and somehow every year they find a NEW way too suck. Their top nominated acts were Drake (who’s called me out in the past for effecti...

Episode 44: Musical Grab Bag (Special Edition) from 2018-12-13T14:17:15

Hot take reviews on new music from Mariah Carey, Meek Mill, Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975, and IDLES.

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Episode 43: Who the Hell is Kane Brown? from 2018-12-05T15:21:43

Reg and Stone put on our cowboy hats and discuss the rise of Country Superstar Kane Brown. The bi-racial star has just completed a sold out tour and a #1 album, but he's still not getting any respe...

Episode 42: Fortnite Stay Swagger Jackin' from 2018-11-28T15:26:24

Black Culture has been appropriated since the beginning of time, but actions of Fortnite conversation brings it to a new level. Essentially the game is taking the dances of Milly Rock and Blocky JB...

Episode 41: What We're Thankful For from 2018-11-20T15:08:20

It's Thanksgiving time people, so we discuss the musical milestones we are thankful for in 2018. (Big thanks to Drake for increasing our numbers!. Also, new music from Swizz Beats, Metro Boomin, Fr...

Episode 40: All About That Jazz from 2018-11-14T15:08:12

This week, we mourn the death of jazz legend Roy Hargrove and speak about the resurgence of the genre. Plus new music from Pink Siifu, Jon Baptiste, and Vince Staples.

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Episode 38: Spotify's Fake Artists, The Evolution of Frat Rap from 2018-10-25T14:00:06

This week....seems Spotify is the wild wild west of uploads once you get a creator’s account. You can make a look alike artist page, you can upload any music you want (their or yours), and El-...

Episode 37: Drake Keeps Playing That 3-D Chess from 2018-10-18T14:00:37

This week, we ask the question.......how did Drake turn his deadbeat dad drama and beef into a teaching moment? Why are we now rallying around Drizzy AGAIN? A quick recap of his appearance on LeBro...

Episode 36: The Music Modernization Act And You from 2018-10-16T02:19:59

This week, while Kanye and your boy Trump were shucking and jiving for the cameras, Congress actually did something good for once and passed the Music Modernization Act. The bill, which is supposed...

Episode 35: Kanye's Mess, Wayne's Triumph from 2018-10-05T13:57

This week, we brush over Kanye's self-destructive weekend, while praying for him to get help. Then, in happier news, we review Wayne's anticipated comeback album, Tha Carter V and were left impress...

Episode 34: The Death of Live Music? (Again) from 2018-09-28T11:14:23

Ticketmaster is trying to fill up the bag, but they forgot to secure the bag. This week we discuss the ticket giant's alleged collusion with scalpers and debate the future of live music. With arena...

Episode 33: Tha Carter V Preview from 2018-09-19T14:00

This week we break down the life and career of the don Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (aka Lil Wayne), hot off the heels of his Billboard cover story. It's been almost 7 years since we've heard a full W...

Episode 32: RIP Mac Miller from 2018-09-14T00:46:40

We pay our respects to Mac Miller, another rapper lost to the depths of addition. Also, we debate on whether Tinashe's rumored appearance on Dancing With The Stars is the right move. Plus, new musi...

Episode 31: Is Eminem's Return, The Future of Festivals from 2018-09-10T18:06:59

So Eminem dropped a surprise album last week and we dive in. Is Em this month's Nicki Minaj? Why are you so angry sir? Then, we discuss the future of music festivals after some high profile closure...

Episode 30: Doja Cat and Homophobia in Hip-Hop from 2018-08-30T08:32:09

It seemed like Doja Cat had everything going for her. The R&B artist became a national sensation within the span of hours. However, after some homophobic tweets surfaced from 2015 your girl tri...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #29: Nicki's Demise (Part 2), MTV VMAs, and Is Celebrity Dead? from 2018-08-28T10:56:27

This week, we continue our discussion on Nicki Minaj and her trollish behavior. Is there a way out of this mess for the Queen? Also, we try to discuss the VMAs (but we don't have cable), and ponder...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #28: All Hail the Queen? Or are we Done with Nicki (Part 1) from 2018-08-23T23:40:44

We go in on Nicki Minaj's latest project, Queen. Is this the return to greatness for hip-hop's most prolific MC? Also, new music from Rejjie Snow and Daveed Diggs' project Clipping, and a nostalgic...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #27: The Astroworld Is My World Edition from 2018-08-09T12:23:53

We talk about the greatest album of 2018.....Travis Scott's Astroworld! We break down that Drake song cheese, the Kid Cudi guest hums and the return of Stevie Wonder to the trap house. Also, new mu...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #26: The Nicki Minaj Needs to Sit The Hell Down Edition from 2018-08-02T12:29:22

This week we discuss Nicki Minaj's disastrous displays on Twitter and the greater responsibility for artists on social media. Plus we preview the latest Travis Scott album, and new music from Louis...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #25: Please Chance Don't Sue Us! from 2018-07-30T11:28:39

With Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You debuting and Chance’s purchase of Chicagoist we wonder...are artists simply exploring their creative outlets, or are they forced to pursue careers outside of ...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #24 - 10 Years of A Kid Named Cudi from 2018-07-20T11:55:42

Let's discuss the 10 year anniversary of the A Kid Named Cudi mixtape and how it changed the game. Then we chat about Donald Glover's Summer Pack, and new tracks from Ciara and Jeremih.

Reg and Stone Talk Music #23 - All Drake Everything from 2018-07-12T15:23:17

We're all Canadian now......Drake completely dominates both the charts and pop culture at large. The dude can't lose. We evaluate the monster album that is Scorpion, and break down the new album of...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #22: Halftime - The Best Tracks of the 2018 (So Far) from 2018-07-05T12:08:52

We made it to the middle of 2018, and America hasn't been destroyed yet. Yay!?! Our breakdown of the best and worst projects of the year so far.

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Reg and Stone Talk Music #21: The G.O.O.D. Releases.......RANKED!! from 2018-06-28T23:13:13

This week, we dive into the Teyana Taylor album K.T.S.E. Also, since we're at the end of G.O.O.D. Friday's, it's only appropriate that we set up a death match between all of Kanye's releases. Also,...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #20 - The Infamous Life and Death of XXXTentacion from 2018-06-21T01:46:28

Reg and Stone unpack the surprising and tragic death of rapper XXXTentacion and the controversy around his career. As more and more Soundcloud rappers become victims of violence, we ask....are we r...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #19: The Damn You Good Music Edition from 2018-06-11T14:38:58

It's true. Good Music has determined what we will be talking about on this podcast for the next 4 weeks. Y'all act like y'all don't want to hear about what Kanye's up to......but you do. Anyway, we...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #18: The Pusha Drake Beef. Nuff Said. from 2018-06-01T00:52:15

Say Hello to the Bad Guy......We break down the diss track heard 'round the world and chart out some potential next steps for your Canadian hot stepper Drake. Is his career over? Can he rebound? Al...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #17 - Wynton Marsalis is a Confederate Statue from 2018-05-25T09:54:25

Just in time for your Memorial Day Weekend, four hot takes. Black Artist's use of Asian imagery is a bit suspect. More hip-hop #MeToo madness. WTF is A$AP Rocky doing? And we get ya Boy Wynton is d...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #16 - Art vs Commerce Edition from 2018-05-17T17:53:22

We take a serious deep dive into Spotify's new Hate and Violence policy, which caused the streamer to remove artists like XXX Tentacion and R Kelly. Is this good for music, or are we going back to ...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #15: The Childish Gambino Appreciation Hour from 2018-05-11T16:12:43

Basically we just fawn over Donald Glover's one-two punch of "This Is America" and his SNL appearance. We fawn over it so much, we almost forgot to speak about Atlanta!

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Reg and Stone Talk Music #013: Kanye is a Republican? Does It Even Matter from 2018-04-26T13:17:38

DISCLAIMER: We recorded this two days before the Kanye/Trump bro-fest, so our thoughts about his Republicanness are largely contained to his previous tweets. But we predicted this y'all. This ...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #012: The "Beyonce is Better Than Michael Jackson?" Edition from 2018-04-17T02:07:56

This week......we bask in the afterglow of Beyonce's Coachella performance and admit that she's the greatest pop start of this generation. But is she, as one millennial says, better than Michael Ja...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #10 - The King of New York Edition from 2018-04-01T16:13:25

This week: we get trigged by an Instagram post declaring Tekashi69 as the "King of New York." What does this mean for the state of New York hip-hop in 2018? We also go in on your boy Killer Mike an...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #008: Is Live Music Dead? from 2018-03-15T14:07:22

With recorded music making up less of an artist's revenue stream, live music is mattering more than ever. However, live music venues (especially DIY ones) are closing across the country. This week ...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #007 - The Chopped and Screwed Anita Baker Edition from 2018-03-07T10:27:17

This week: We review the new Everything is Recorded compilation with Sampha, Kamasi Washington, Giggs and Syd. We also check out the new(ish) Dizzee Rascal album, some new music by Hoodrich Pablo J...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #006: Musical Grab Bag from 2018-02-27T02:13:19

So it's a light week for music news, so we went through our iPhones and pulled out our favorite tracks of the week from Topaz Jones, JEPGMAFIA, Turnstile, and Blood Orange. Then we get real about J...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #005: The Drake Give Us Money Edition from 2018-02-23T12:41:27

The dudes discuss Drake's Robin Hood moment in his "God's Plan" video, our new music picks from MGMT and Sylvan LaCue, and why recording artists these days need 5 jobs just to "make it" in the indu...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #004: Wakanda Vacation Special! from 2018-02-12T02:08:55

This week: Your boys lose their "Black Cards" trying to defend Justin Timberlake. We discuss the infamous Quincy Jones interviews (a.k.a. the hottest mixtape of 2017), and we give the new Kendrick ...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #003: "Men Of The Woods" Edition from 2018-02-04T18:22:08

This week: The Grammys were the 2016 Elections of music (for music nerds. Our breakdown of your boy Justin's Man of the Woods album, Then we switch to chat about the new controversial Tune-Yards tr...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #002: Attack of the Migos Edition from 2018-02-01T00:18:11

MIGOS! We dredged through (half) of the new Culture II album so you don't have to. And then we ask the right questions.....why 24 tracks? When is Quavo going to split off from the group boy band st...

Reg and Stone Talk Music #001 - #GRAMMYSSOBLACK Edition from 2018-01-24T01:50:16

We are out here for the people! On the debut episode of the #RSTMPodcast we give our opinions about the 2018 Grammy Awards. Will they finally give Kendrick his due? Do we riot if SZA walks away emp...