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The front facing mogul in hip-hop has been around for a while now! Some notable names that come to mind are Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jermaine Dupri, Rick Ross, Master P, etc. (just to name a few). However, has artist development taken a hit since the presence of moguls have faded…

Sampling in the music industry is nothing new. As a matter of fact, one can argue, the foundation of hip-hop music since the beginning until now was based on sampling music from back in the day. With that said, has sampling become a "cheat code"? Is it stunting the creativity…

Ep. 139 - "Do Your Own Research..." (Feat. Detroit YB) | The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast Episode Topics Include: 6:45 | Get To Know Detroit YB 16:54 | Has Sampling Become a Cheat Code? 28:27 | Is The Hip-Hop Mogul Dead? 45:17 | What Makes Fans Connect with a Musician?…

Ever so often, an artist will emerge as a UNIQUE talent. Possessing a set of skills that one can consider special or unduplicatable. In this clip, we discussed names such as: 2Pac, Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, DMX, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana (just to name a few). To be clear, an…

As the 2023 NFL Super Bowl LVII nears, we thought it would be cool to have the Super Bowl of Rap debates...between Eminem and Jay-Z. Who is the more influential rapper? Before you answer with your gut feeling, make sure to consider all aspects of rapping such as: rap mechanics,…

Ep. 138 - "Move With Intention..." (Feat. Jus10) | The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast Promoted Song: Dré Ali - Lessons In Love (Feat. Avalon) Episode Topics Include: 5:37 | Get To Know Jus10 12:18 | What Was The Top Album To Drop In January 2023? 26:56 | Eminem vs. Jay-Z:…

Recently, Noname put out an Instagram post venting about the need for black people to collectively find ways to play gatekeeper to black art/music. While her remarks were filled with passion and vigor, there may have been an opportunity to have a very nuanced discussion on this subject. A progressive…

The fallout from Gunna accepting a plea deal and coping out in YSL trial has been enormous. Artists such as Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Polo G have all decided to unfollow Gunna on Instagram. While Lil Durk had some shots to throw Gunna's way over lyrics! Has the snitching in…

Ep. 137 - "Gunna Tell It All..." | The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast Episode Topics Include: 5:25 | Gunna & The Snitching In Rap Conversation 24:41 | Noname Sparks a Gatekeeping Black Music Debate 42:55 | Top 5 Favorite Lil Wayne Verses of All-Time STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify:…

We all have that one set of trends, maybe two, in music that we've had enough of! It could be the fact that the clout era is over, sad girl music reaching it's peak or it could be something totally different. In this video the guys discuss trends in music…

As the 2023 New Year begins, it's time to project which artists have the most hype and anticipation for their new music. For the guys, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Offset, etc. are just a few artists that came to mind. However, who are some…

As the 2023 New Year begins, it's time to evaluate the state of Rap. More importantly, which collection of artists are the hottest right now. With that said, Lil Uzi Vert and NBA YoungBoy are two artists that have been scorching hot as of late...but between the two - who…

Ep. 136 - "Our Jordan Year..." | The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast Episode Topics Include: 8:08 | Who is the Hottest Artist In Hip-Hop Right Now? 19:20 | Trends In Music We Are Glad Are Over 33:38 | Most Anticipated Artists of 2023 STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify! Connect…

Following the release of Saweetie's 2022 EP called 'The Single Life', fans and the industry were left to justify it only selling 2K copies in its first week. Some are saying her label dropped the ball on her, while others are saying she is not a great artist. What is…

The Kanye West saga continues. Recently, he was suspended on Twitter by Elon Musk for the remarks he's been spewing. Who is in the wrong here? Should all form or speech be tolerated or should their be limits to what can be said? Join the discussion in the comments and…

Ep. 135 - "Words Matter.." | The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast Episode Topics Include: 4:03 | Is Freedom Of Speech Really “Free”? 15:34 | Artist Development In The Music Industry Is Lacking 24:40 | The “Good Ol’ Boys Club” In Mainstream Rap Music STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify! Connect…

This clip is from Ep. 134 of The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast: https://youtu.be/Xrbbh87s24A

This clip is from Ep. 134 of The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast: https://youtu.be/Xrbbh87s24A