A dudecast is in effect for the latest episode of the JBP as the guys open the pod with a discussion on skipping school to buy music and the technology kids have access to today (3:48 ). Sexyy Red launches a Lip Gloss line (44:30 ), Complex releases a Top-50 Rappers from Atlanta list (55:20 ), and the room sends their condolences after the passing of Houston rapper and producer BeatKing (1:21:27 ). Also, more movement in the music business after Roc Nation merges its label and distribution divisions (1:37:08 ), Alex Cooper signs deal up to $125M with SiriusXM (1:55:27 ), What’s the floor for buying your male friend a car (2:34:55 ), the viral clip of a bus driver beating up passenger after getting spit on (3:05:40 ), Joe calls Tank to discuss his recent take on Chris Brown being better than Michael Jackson (3:17:50 ), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | Maeta - “Mustang Sally”

Ice | Gucci Mane & DJ Drama - “Rich N****z”

Parks | Emilio Rojas - “Highs & Lows”

Ish | SAINt JHN (feat. Lenny Kravitz) - “Borders”

Emanny | Miguel - “Gravity”