The JBP recaps their New Years Eve vacation to kick off the first episode of 2025 (13:29 ) before the crew reacts to Elliott Wilson’s recent criticism of Cam’Ron and his show with Ma$e (43:30 ). A New Drake Freestyle produced by Conductor Williams hits the internet (1:04:05 ), the latest in New Orleans (1:30:50 ) & Queens leads to QueenzFlip’s thoughts about senseless shootings (1:47:00 ) and the value of industry friendships (1:56:35 ). Also, Melyssa Ford’s wingwoman skills (2:13:30 ) and a topic on sugar daddy’s (2:16:44 ) Joe calls into the show to check on his co-hosts (2:28:42 ), and more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Parks | Joey Bada$$ - “The Ruler’s Back”

Ish | Redman (feat. Rah Digga, Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, Shaquille O'Neal, Lords of the Underground, Lady Luck, Artifacts, Heather B, Channel Live & Nikki D) - “Lite It Up”

Melyssa | Ambré (feat. Jvck James) - “I’m Baby (Acoustic)” 

Emanny | Beyoncé (feat. JAY-Z) - “Déjà Vu”

QueenzFlip | Kes - “Savannah Grass”