Crossing the Bar Line

ROSS AND SANCHEZ LISTEN TO "YE" FOR THE FIRST TIME TOGETHER AND IMMEDIATELY REVIEW IT. Sorry, for screaming. Made in 2 weeks time, Kanye's 8th studio album came out of Wyoming to shock the world with his authentic self across seven tracks. An overall review following a track by track discussion. Kanye's New Album is Like - 0:16 I Thought About Killing You - 4:26 Highlights of YE - 11:09 Yikes - 20:18 All Mine - 36:11 Wouldn't Leave - 45:21 No Mistakes - 54:19 Ghost Town - 01:00:35 Violent Crimes - 01:04:24 Overall Review and Next Week - 01:08:14

Sanchez and Ross hit the bigger hip hop releases out of May starting with Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye's TESTING. A$AP Rocky's 3rd solo studio album was released with an interesting rollout and a feature list to match. Here the guys discuss Rocky's desired "new" direction with his music and what did/didn't work for Flacko. Following TESTING, Ross and Sanchez discuss Pusha T's hyperfocused Daytona. Over Kanye beats and through Drake disses*, Pusha T's best is shown in his 7 track album. (only Round 1 of Beef is discussed: Infrared + Duppy Freestyle) Thanks for joining us! Follow us on twitter at: @RossJacksonASC + @zehcnaswerdna Send us an email at: crossingthebarline@gmail.com TESTING Review - 01:23 Daytona Review - 31:43 Pusha T v Drake Round 1 - 49:49 A Weekend in the City by Bloc Party (rec) - 1:07:52 The Sellout by Macy Gray (rec) -1:12:55 The Regime by 3D Na'Tee (catch up) - 1:16:10 Wonderful Wonderful by The Killers (catch up) - 1:19:46 Closing & Next Week - 1:22:36

Sanchez and Ross discuss Rae Sremmurd's powerhouse project Sr3mm, which includes the duo's solo projects Swaecation and Jxmtro. The ambitious pair of brothers brand themselves not only as rockstars of the modern age, but as individual curators of their own sounds. Ross once got stuck talking to a parking attendant for an hour. Planet X - 0:44 SR3MM Review - 14:16 Swaecation Review - 33:14 Jxmtro Review -45:42 Saturation 3 (recommendation) - 58:33 Amerikkka's Most Wanted (recommendation) 1:02:28 Imani vol. 1 - 1:07:17 Pretty Girls Like Trap Music -1:02:46

Sanchez and Ross are joined by Texas's very own Ebony Madry! Eb comes to join the discussion surrounding Janelle Monáe's science fiction dystopian pop album DIRTY COMPUTER. Miss Monáe's 3rd studio album tackles issues of oppression, vulnerability, and sexuality within both the queer and black communities respectively as well as the queer black community. SHE'S OUT HERE MAKING REBELLION MUSIC SOUND GOOD. The trio also discusses Donald Glover's return to music with the profound, haunting "This is America" single and music video. Sidenote: Can someone pls tell my token white friend Chad to stop sending me this video? I get it Chad, you're "#woke" and understand all the symbols in the video. But come on dude, you don't know the reality of it all. Meet Ebony - 0:00 Country Love (Genre and State) - 1:58 Cookie Eating, Clothes Drying - 7:54 Dirty Computer Review - 9:35 This is America single + video - 53:17 Closing Advice - 1:34:04

O KRRRRRRRRR Sanchez and Ross talk 3 of the major releases from early April, starting with Saba's grief stricken, meditative, and highly impressive sophomore album, CARE FOR ME. They shift gears to speak about Kali Uchis and her album, Isolation, and the many genres she flawlessly glides into on her debut. And finally they review Invasion of Privacy from the Bronx's very own Cardi B; discussion includes how she shares the spotlight on her debut while remaining 100% herself. 0:0:25 - April Music Releases 0:2:14 - CARE FOR ME review 0:32:05 - Isolation review 0:55:34 - Invasion of Privacy review 1:25:19 - Closing

Ross and Sanchez dissect Logic's break into the mainstream via his new mixtape Bobby Tarantino 2; a detailed discussion on how he's fighting to not be labeled as "the guy with the suicide song" but also the struggle to give his fans (new and old) what they want. Ross and Sanchez take a quick look at not just America's issue with guns but how a rapper like Killer Mike can be swept up in the politics of firearms as well as how he can go on Twitter to say his NRA interview was used against said students he badmouthed. Bobby Tarantino 2 Review - 2:34 Killer Mike Discourse - 38:40 Recommendation Just Be Free (Big Freedia) - 1:03:20 Recommendation Saturation 2 (brockhampton) 1:13:40 Closing (albums to discuss next week) 1:31:44

Remember that time we uploaded episode 11 and then it got taken down? Us either. Here's the Black Panther Soundtrack Episode: complete with our commentary about the film and soundtrack. Xs up. Also if you're ever in Westwood, buy a homeless person a meal from Mr. Noodle. It's going to a worthy cause. A Ross and His Dog - 2:37 Banned from Mr. Noodle - 8:12 Black Panther Soundtrack - 19:20 Crush EP - 1:02:40 Recommendation: Saturation - 1:15:46 Recommendation: Gumbo -1:22:23 Closing - 1:29:50

BLACK PANTHER IS OUT AND *SPOILERS* can you believe they kill all those KKK members’ children in that village? What about when Killmonger becomes Spider-Man in that alternate universe scene?! Ryan Coogler is really pushing the envelope in terms of these Marvel movies. Ross and Sanchez discuss the album to 2018’s first major blockbuster and the parallels and context it gives to the film. We also discuss Ravyn Lanae’s Crush EP and Ross’s life with his new dog. New dog (2:35) Fuck You, Mr. Noodle (8:18) Black Panther Album (19:02) Crush EP (1:03:00) Recommendation Saturation (1:15:55) Recommedation Gumbo (1:22:34)

GRAMMYS are next week. And while we all know Vince Staples was snubbed for Best Electronic Album let's sit down and discuss some of the famous categories and their nominations for the 2017 season; how much does popularity truly influences the academy's decisions? Idk but let's speculate. Also if u had kids, would you want them born near a holiday?! *hand on chin emoji* just saying fam it could save you some money *shrug emoji* Holiday Babies - 2:22 Music Video of the Year Noms - 6:38 Producer of the Year - 16:38 Central American Karate/HAWT FYRE - 21:12 Best Rap Album - 21:58 Best Rap Song - 28:17 Best Rap/Sung Performance - 32:08 Best Rap Performance - 37:26 Best Urban Contemporary Album - 46:02 Best R&B Song - 53:38 Best R&B performance - 57:23 Best Pop Duo/Group Performance - 1:01:33 Best New Artist - 1:04:29 Song of the Year - 1:07:12 Album of the Year - 1:14:02 Record of the Year -1:19:41 Closing & Next Week - 1:23:58

YO WE B-B-B-BACK. And I'm still working on my stutter so please don't mention it. This week we talked about Jaden Smith's debut album SYRE and how Jaden is a figure representational than just his own unique individuality (see: How Can Mirrors Be Real If Our Eyes Aren't Real tweets). We also give advice to three people on how they should live their life. Hint: it includes blackface and murdering your boss. Advice for Us - 0:00 Advice for Others - 05:54 SYRE by Jaden Smith main review - 18:26 Boomerang by Jidenna mini review - 51:17 Recommendations (M3LL155X by fka twigs / King Push: The Prelude - Darkest Before Dawn by Pusha T)- 1:05:44 Catch Ups (Long Live A$AP by A$AP Rocky / Like Water For Chocolate by Common) - 01:17:38 Closing and Next Week - 01:36:50

Wow we don't talk your ear off in this one. also we only do mini reviews this week. some advice: If I ask how hot it is in Mexico do not give me degrees for the weather in Puerto Rico mmkay? The science of hearing - 1:22 do u liek teaching - 3:40 worst school events - 10:58 drawing attention to Ross - 17:58 privilege bragging as empathy? -22:58 rice, growing up poor, noodles - 29:37 WANTED LITTLE GIRL - 35:18 OJ made me a miniority - 39:57 Catch Up Albums (Hounds of Love by Kate Bush / Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division) - 46:00 Recommendations (Give Up by The Postal Service / Welcome to the Game by Isaiah Rashad)- 1:01:20 Closing and Next Week 01:18:47

YO SORRY BOUT THE AUDIO, JUST TURN THAT SHIT UP. This week we're exploring St. Vincent's MASSEDUCTION and all the vulnerability that lies within this gripping, pop adjacent record. Also we share scary stories bc Halloween. thanks for riding with us guys. email us at crossingthebarline@gmail.com and tell us what you're listening to. we'll talk about it on our next ep. also leave us comments and share with your friends! - Halloween (00:00:40) - Andre 3K & Ashy Ankles (2:18) - Heaven or Hell? (9:53) - Ross's Ghost Story (19:08) - White Guy Dueling Cards (22:15) - Juice + Coffee (23:50) - The Usual Story (26:25) - Talking in a Movie (29:50) - Halloween Costumes and Other Disappointments (33:55) - MASSEDUCTION by St. Vincent (41:35) - FEELS by Snoh Aalegra (01:05:20) - LIGHTNING ROUND Catch Up; Food and Liquor by Lupe Fiasco / Chicken-N-Beer by Ludacris (01:24:40) - LIGHTNING ROUND Recommendations; Get Lifted by John Legend / Rich Black American by Steve G. Lover lll (01:35:15) - Closing/ Next Week (01:49:44)

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We get cozy with some pizza and cookies and talk Cozy Tapes Vol. 2 Too Cozy by A$AP Mob. Discussion includes some in depth looks of each track, the laziness and growth of the A$AP rappers and the overall astounding production of this project. - Cozy Tapes vol. 2 review: (9:00) - XXXTentacion Testimony (47:24) - Mexico Earthquake (51:05) - Donald Glover: Emmy Winner (55:23) - Freudian - Daniel Caesar Mini Review (58:09) - Catch Up & Recommendations (Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Ray Charles, The Smiths) (1:09:25) - Next Week (1:25: 25) If you want to help out Mexico go ahead and check out these links: https://www.cruzrojamexicana.org.mx/ topos http://www.topos.mx/

Welcome to the 4th episode of Crossing the Bar Line with Ross and Sanchez. We talk about Vic Mensa's The Autobiography and our expectations vs. reality of this project. -the autobiography psuedo context (1:55) - (actual) the autobiography review (5:30) - happy b day b (28:50) - weezy f baby :( (30:33) - apple music fest is no more, long live apple music fest (35:45) - weekend vampires (38:50) - hurricane harvey (45:40) - ok computer mini review (49:43) - catch up / last week's recs aka Frank, 2001, Tawk Tomahawk, Cage the Elephant self titled (56:35) - for next week (1:25:25) if you can donate to hurricane harvey please do! boys and girls club of greater houston http://www.bgcgh.org/About-Us donate directly to the HH fund https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/ lgbtq HH relief fund https://my.reason2race.com/DNicol/HurricaneHarveyLGBTQDisasterReliefFund2017

Welcome to another episode of crossing the bar line. We talk about Tyler the Creator's (Scum Fuck) Flower Boy and the increasing appeal of artists displaying their vulnerabilities on record. And goddamn did we miss the memo that everyone was going to drop their projects on August 25th? Geez. As follows: - scum fuck Flower Boy review (03:04) - new music Friday (43:20) - complexcon & Sean Carter on SNL (53:05) - Eclipse Truther Case Files Presents: Joey Badeye$$(56:17) - something to tell you by HAIM mini review (59:23) - "recommendations / catch up" from last week Nas/Jet/Gary Clark Jr./St. Vincent(1:04:10) - for next week (1:22:30) hit us up at crossingthebarline@gmail.com let us know what you're listening to. give andrew advice on living in LA or just moving advice. are we terrible people? this is your homework, get it done. intro/outro music is "Dope" by our friend, RobbC. you can find more of his art here: soundcloud.com/robbcizzle/tracks s/o pack of geeks and everyone else listening this.

The second episode of Crossing the Bar Line with Ross and Sanchez! We're reviewing and discussing Vince Staple's Big Fish Theory. We talk about the idea of black experience being view as an exhibit and nihilistic tendencies that it come with Vince. - big fish fish theory (0:1:46) - soundcloud no money problems (0:32:30) - favorite album of 2017 so far (0:46:20) - what we're listening to (0:50:30) - Issa Mini Review (0:50:30) - Thing we should have listened to by now - Madvillainy & Carter 3 (1:01:00) - what should we listen to by next week (1:07:15) intro/outro music is "Dope" by our friend, RobbC. you can find more of his art here: soundcloud.com/robbcizzle/tracks

Welcome to the first episode of Crossing the Bar Line. We are a music podcast that's looking to invade your usual podcast rotation. A lot of the music we're going to talk about is primarily hip hop but we looking to speak on other genres as we expand our taste. We're doing some intros, and the start discussing: -JAY-Z's 4:44, (9:45) -the 2017 XXL Freshman Class, (36:10) the A$AP Bari video leak and fiasco (53:55) -and speaking on some older music that's been resonating with us (1:02:30) ^in that order. intro/outro music is "Dope" by our friend, RobbC. you can find more of his art here: https://soundcloud.com/robbcizzle/tracks