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How do you normally listen to music? Is it in the background or are you paying attention? What parts of a song grab your attention? In this episode, we dissect Tycho and his approach to music, the different ways to consume it, and how to make great music that sits in the background. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | boi: @the.sad.service

To wrap up 2020, the ryhat19 crew ranks their top 10 albums for the year (with honorable mentions of course). We hope you've enjoyed our content in 2020 we're excited to keep making new episodes in 2021. See you guys there and keep an eye out for Street Tony!  If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | clark doolittle: @clarkdoolitl, clarkdoolittle | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace | gouda: @ur_shero |

To say Frank Ocean is enigmatic is an understatement. Frank drops sparingly, but when he does, it feels like the world stops to hear his songs. JBS and Gouda talk about why his greatness is tied to his reclusiveness and how that makes his music tick like no other. And, as always, we talk about our favorite album and songs and why we love them so much. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | gouda: @ur_shero ||

From Nickelodeon child actor to pop icon, Ariana Grande has been the biggest pop artist for most of the 2010s. JBS, with experts Tori and Kush, breaks down the best Ariana Grande songs, best albums and what make her so iconic. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | tori: @torikath | kush: @kushaldave21 ||

It's election day and what a better time to talk about music and politics! Social struggle, racism, poverty are just some of the topics talked about in rap. JBS, gouda, and pillowface talk about their favorite rap albums that talk about politics, ponder whether political statements do really have an impact, and also talk about politics. Also, in this episode we definitely don't talk about politics. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace | gouda: @ur_shero ||

What is emo rap? How did it start? Where is it going to go? In this episode, JBS, clark and pillowface talk about emo rap icons such as Lil Peep, Yung Lean, Lil Tracy, Coldhart and more as well as how influential Kanye's 808s and Heartbreaks to this genre. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | clark doolittle: @clarkdoolitl, clarkdoolittle | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace |

What isn't there to say about young savage? From dark, underground trapper to mainstream shine with plenty of wit to give, 21 Savage has risen up big since 2016. JBS, clark, and pillowface break down his latest album Savage Mode II, talk about his discography, and more. We STRONGLY URGE you to sign the petition to get 21 Savage knighted by the queen. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! 21 Savage Playlist Petition to get 21 Savage Knighted Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | clark doolittle: @clarkdoolitl, clarkdoolittle | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace |

000 CHANNEL BLACK is the latest album from _BY.ALEXANDER aka Alex da Kid aka Alexander Grant, a hip producer and songwriter from England. This is mostly a jazz album but with a twist - it has features from artists, poets, models, actors, etc. Karthik joins JBS to talk about how the album transcends music into art in general.  If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | saydboi: @krthkjgdsn ||

Producers are always the ones behind the scenes making the beats to you favorite songs. What do they do behind the scenes that makes your favorite songs sound so good? How does making music change how you listen to music? JBS talks to clark and pillowface for the in depth insight into what it's like being a producer. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | clark doolittle: @clarkdoolitl, clarkdoolittle | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace |

Female rappers have always had different standards than male rappers in the game. What are the challenges that female rappers face? Why do people pit female rappers against each other? Can there really only be one female rapper on top? DJ Gouda and DJ AshCash, both experts on being a female, join JBS to talk about female rappers and what it really means to have big queen energy. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | gouda: @ur_shero | dj ashcash: @ashleymath_ ||

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was one of the most influential and forward-thinking rap groups of the 90s. They combined their unique rap style and flow with catchy melodies in a way that blended rap, pop, and soul. With special guest and longtime Bone Thugs fan Bryan, JBS goes in depth into bone thugs discography and the context surrounding the groups and their work. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | Bryan: @specter67 || Bone Thugs Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oNNeJ1xeD7qMdSOmOO3qh?si=vXe86fz8TC2rG1SN7E4Tgw 

If you had your own music label, how would you run it? Signing a deal is tricky - there's money, fame, and opportunity but you and your art could be subject to the creative control of the label. Many more artists today are independent and it is easier than ever to produce and release your own music. But can you make it by going your own route or do you need to go through the industry? If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Instagram, Twitter, and SoundCloud! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | pillowface: @FuriasRevenge, pillowfacemenace, @pillowfacemenace ||

We all vibe - but what does it mean to vibe? What vibes do you love and what vibes do you hate? How do other people and places affect your vibe? Today, we talk about the vibe and music - how they connect and more! If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | gouda: @ur_shero | sayboi: @the.sad.service ||

What do you look for in a song?  What makes you like a song? Is there any one way to Critique something? Have you listened to Dreamland by Glass Animals because if you haven't you definitely should. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Instagram, SoundCloud and Twitter! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | pillowface: @pillowfacemenace, pillowfacemenace, @FuriasRevenge,  ||

Today we talk iCarly and nothing else. What do we rate the iCarly theme song? If iCarly characters were rappers, who would they be? How good is are sadworld's (Noah Munck) beat tapes? All this an more in this iCarly extravaganza. If you enjoyed the podcast, give us a follow on Twitter, SoundCloud and Instagram! Podcast: @ryhat19 | jbs: @jazzyblacksanta, foolthedj | clark doolittle: @clarkdoolitl, clarkdoolittle | gouda: @ur_shero ||