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The Hip Hop Panel (Asia, Aziz, Ode, Alec) delve deep into some legendary barber shop talk—thoroughly dissecting albums and debating the most trash and fire singles and mixtapes of the week.
Last week Tyler, The Creator brought out Drake as a surprise guest at Camp Flog Gnaw and was subsequently booed off stage. Tyler seemed upset at his fans for their behavior but who really is at fault? Were Tyler fans being immature or has Tyler's music evolved so much that he has lost touch with his core fan base? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
This week the Hip-Hop Panel discussed JPEGMAFIA's third studio album "All My Heroes Are Cornballs". There were some mixed reviews on this album and different perspectives of punk rap/experimental hip hop as a sub-genre. Let us know your thoughts on this album. Drop a comment below!
We are back this week with another installment of the Ether Report Podcast. This week we bring you a new series titled "Over & Underrated Rappers". The way this works is we have a round-table discussion where each member of the Hip-Hop Panel chooses one artist that is overrated and one that is underrated. Let us know whose opinion you agree with and who is buggin.. Drop a comment below..
A few weeks back a Top 50 Rappers List went viral and the internet went off on Joe Budden's rank placement. Giving ya'll our TOP 50 would be a very long discussion so instead we give you our TOP 10 from each member of the Hip-Hop Panel. Things got a little heated to say the least. Tell us in the comments whose Top 10 do you agree with and whose Top 10 is straight wildin. Drop a comment below.
This week we discussed Chance, The Rapper's debut album "The Big Day". There were a lot of mixed emotions on this project and we delved into our thoughts on his career and some of our expectations. What did you think of "The Big Day" album? Leave us your comments below.
After reminiscing on "The Blog Era" of Hip-Hop in our last episode we felt it was only right to follow it up with "The SoundCloud Era". In this episode we discuss the rappers who helped elevate the Hip-Hop genre on the streaming platform and all its contributions to the culture. Let us know in the comments who your favorite rappers are who broke on Soundcloud.
This week we reviewed "Runnin Rich". A new EP from one of our favorite emerging rappers Valee. We had some fun with this review starting a hashtag called #ValeeRapLike
What were your thoughts on the EP? Drop a comment below..
This week we took time to reflect on what we are calling "The Blog Era" of Hip-Hop. This was a time where we got our news and exclusives from the top blogs. Big shoutout to: #2Dopeboyz, #Nahright, #Rap Radar, #Fader, #Complex, #HipHopDX, #Ms. Info, #DJ Booth, #Onsmash, #Datpiff, #YouheardThatNew, #Onsmash, #Kanyetothe, and many more.. Who were some of your favorite Rappers or Blogs from the "Blog Era"?
For the first album review of season 2 we decided to review Tyler, The Creator's "Igor" Album. This album had many mixed reviews from The Hip-Hop Panel. What did you guys think of the album? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
On this episode we have: AZIZ ASIA ALEC
After a two year hiatus The Ether Report is back! For our first episode of Season 2 we got together and discuss the release of Schoolboy Q's highly anticipated album "Crash Talk". What we're your thoughts on the album?
On this episode we have: AZIZ ASIA ODE ALEC
"Pressa - Nocacane'" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
"SZA - Drew Barrymore '" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
"Look At Me! - XXXTentacion'" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Nominees: - Chance, The Rapper - Drake - Travis Scott - Kanye West - Kendrick Lamar - Young Thug - J Cole
*Most Important + Impactful Artist of 2016
Nominees: - Ab Soul - J Cole - Kendrick Lamar - Noname Gypsy - Elzhi - Mick Jenkins - Chance, The Rapper - Joey Purp
*Award Criteria: Bar For Bar, Best Lyrics+Technical raps of 2016
Nominees: - G-Eazy - 21 Savage - Lil Uzi Vert - Lil Yachty - 070 Shake - Skepta - DRAM - YG
*Award Criteria: An artist that you find yourself enjoying way more than you'd like to admit.
- 3rd Team: Lil Yachty, Kendrick Lamar, Young Thug
- 2nd Team: Lil Uzi, Kevin Gates, Travis Scott
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1st Team: *
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Criteria: BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE + HOTTEST ARTIST OF 2016
Nominees: - SWAE LEE - G-EAZY - QUAVO - A BOOGIE - DAVE EAST - JOEY PURP - NO NAME GYPSY
*Award Criteria: Most likely to break into that Top 20 artist convo. One Hit Song/Classic Album away. On the Cusp of a big year.
WINNER: Quavo & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (tie)
"Kid Cudi - Surfin'" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
"Danny Brown - Really doe" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
"Solange - Mad" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 and out Segment" on #Etherreport podcast.
Panel: - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
8 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Wifi, Cute, Cash Machine
LOWS: Monticello Ave
8.3 - NYGHT 8.2 - JUSTIN D. 7.8 - MAJID 7.7 - ASIA
"Goosebumps" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our Travis Scott - #BITTSM' album review on #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
"Goosebumps" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our Travis Scott - #BITTSM' album review on #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
7.6 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Stuck in The Mud, Tity & Dolla, Silkk Da Shocka
LOWS: Don't Matter, By George (Outro)
7.89 - NYGHT 7.7 - JUSTIN 7.65 - ASIA 7.3 - MAJID
8.38 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Outside, Sweet Sweet, Goosebumps, Through The Late Night
LOWS: Guidance
8.7 - ASIA 8.45 - MR. PRODUCER 8.33 - TRAVIS SCOTT 8.3 - MAJID 8.14 - NYGHT
8.31 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: MONEY & BITCHES, GODBODY, CORNERSTORE
LOWS: KIDS
8.65 - JUSTIN D. 8.1 - MAJID 8.5 - A.D. 8 - Nyght
7.57 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Not Nice, Only u
LOWS: Joy, Problems and Selfless
ASIA - 7.9 JUSTIN - 7.7 MAJID - 7.3 A.D. - 7.4
"Nas Album Done" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our 'DJ Khaled - Major Keys' album review on #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Nas #Nasalbumdone #DJKhaled #MajorKeys #MajorKey #Ether #JayZ #Jcole #Kendrick #NasAlbum #Fullalbum #Download
"No Problem" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our 'Coloring Book' #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
ChanceTheRapper #2Chainz #NoProblem #LilWayne #Chance #ColoringBook #fullalbum #stream
Kendrick Lamar & Big Sean "Holy Key" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our 'DJ Khaled Major Key' review #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
HoleyKeys #KendrickLamar #BigSean #DJKhaled #MajorKey #NoNewFriends #Broccoli #chillbill
8.1 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Casket Pretty, All i Need, Reality Check
LOWS: Forever
- 7.9 - JUSTIN D.
- 8.5 - ASIA
- 7.9 - MAJID
- 7.9 - A.D. (Mista Produca)
- 8.5 - NYGHT
Drake "4pm In Calabasas" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our '3 and Out Segment' #Etherreport
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
MajorLazer #ColdWater #Drake #OneDance #Controlla #Broccoli #DontMind #KentJones
7.57 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Nas Album Done, For Free, I Got The Keys
LOWS: Pick These Hoes Apart, Do you Mind
- 7.8 - JUSTIN D.
- 7.7 - ASIA
- 7.56 - MAJID
- 7.5 - A.D. (Mista Produca)
- 7.3 - NYGHT
8.3 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: By Any Means, Groovy Tony, Neva Change
LOWS: Overtime
- 8.2 - JUSTIN D.
- 8.4 - MAJID
- 8.5 - A.D. (Mista Produca)
- 8.0 - ASIA
- 8.21 - NYGHT
Chance, The Rapper "Same Drugs" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Chance - Coloring Book" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/chance-coloring-book-review-ep-131
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Joey Purp ft. Mick Jenkins "Money & Bitches" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "3 And Out" segment:
Panel: - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
8 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: 16 Shots, There's a lot Going On, Dynasty
LOWS: Liquor Locker
8.0- ASIA 8.0 - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) 7.99 - NYGHT 7.98 - MAJID
Drake "Keep the Family Close" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Drake - Views" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/drake-views-review-129
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Chance, The Rapper "All We Got ft. Kanye West" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Chance - Coloring Book" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/chance-coloring-book-review-ep-131
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Chance, The Rapper "All We Got ft. Kanye West" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Chance - Coloring Book" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/chance-coloring-book-review-ep-131
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
7.32 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Hollywood Dreams / Comedown, Git Wit You
LOWS: Money Made Me Do It, Got Damn
7.6 - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) 7.49 - NYGHT 7.4 - JUSTIN 6.8 - ASIA
Drake "Hype" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Drake - Views" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/drake-views-review-129
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
Drake "Hype" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed during our "Drake - Views" complete album review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/drake-views-review-129
Panel: - ASIA - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) - JUSTIN - NYGHT - MAJID
8.1 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Summer Friends, Angels, Smoke Break, Summer Friends
LOWS: Blessings (1)
9.05 - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) 8.8 - JUSTIN 8.64 - NYGHT 8.1 - MAJID 6.2 - ASIA
Ether Report Panel debates what artist are most likely to make, pass or get snubbed for 2016's XXL FRESHMAN LIST.
Find the Ether Reports compiled list below:
- Post Malone 7 Votes
- Lil Uzi Vert 7 Votes
- Desiigner 7 Votes
- Bryson Tiller 6 Votes
- ANDERSON . PAAK 6 Votes
- Kodak Black 5 Votes
- Mick Jenkins 4 Votes
- Lil Yachty 4 Votes
- Lil Dicky 4 Votes
- Denzel Curry 4 Votes
7.3 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Controlla, U With me?, One Dance
LOWS: Pop Style, Keep the Family Close
6.7 - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) 7.0 - JUSTIN 7.3 - NYGHT 7.37 - MAJID 8.5 - ASIA
6.9 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Psycho, Let it Bang, New Level
LOWS: Strive, I Love you,
6.9 - A.D. (FKA: MR. PRODUCER) 6.8 - JUSTIN 7.1 - NYGHT 7.08 - MAJID 7.0 - ASIA
Who's the most influential Rapper of the Past Decade (not named Drake & Kanye West)?
- A) WIZ KHAlLFA
- B) GUCCI MANE
- C) KID CUDI
- D) LIL WAYNE
- E) FUTURE
- F) OTHER
Panel: - A.D. (FKA: Mr. Producer) - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - NYGHT - ASIA
Big KRIT "So Bad" is 1 of 3 songs that we reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Lupe Fiasco - Express (Panda Remix) Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/express-panda-rmx-lupe-fiasco-ep-124
2) No Hook - Lil Yachty ft. Quavo: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/no-hook-lil-yachty-ft-quavo-review-ep-123
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - NYGHT - JUSTIN D.
Lupe Fiasco "Express (Panda Remix)" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Artful Dodger - Mick Jenkins Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/artful-dodger-mick-jenkins-review-ep-122
2) No Hook - Lil Yachty ft. Quavo: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/no-hook-lil-yachty-ft-quavo-review-ep-123
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - NYGHT - JUSTIN D.
Lil Yachty x Quavo "No Hook" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Artful Dodger - Mick Jenkins Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/artful-dodger-mick-jenkins-review-ep-122
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Mick Jenkins "Artful Dodger" is 1 of 4 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Pop Style - Drake x Kanye West x Jay Z: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/pop-style-drake-kanye-west-jay-z-review-ep-115
2) Groovy Tony - ScHoolboy Q: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/schoolboy-q-groovy-tony-review-ep-118
3) PND ft. Drake - Come and See Me: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/come-and-see-me-drake-x-partynextdoor-review-ep-116
Kid Cudi "Frequency" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Pop Style - Drake x Kanye West x Jay Z: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/pop-style-drake-kanye-west-jay-z-review-ep-115
2) Controlla - Drake ft. Popcaan: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/controlla-drake-ft-popcaan-review-ep-120
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - JUSTIN D. - NYGHT
Drake "Controlla" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Pop Style - Drake x Kanye West x Jay Z: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/pop-style-drake-kanye-west-jay-z-review-ep-115
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Young Thug "Slime Shit" is 1 of 2 songs that were reviewed during our full length "Slime Season 3" Album Review.
Complete Album Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/young-thug-slime-season-3-review-ep-112
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Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
ScHoolboy Q "Groovy Tony" is 1 of 4 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1)Pop Style - Drake x Kanye West x Jay Z: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/pop-style-drake-kanye-west-jay-z-review-ep-115
2) PND ft. Drake - Come and See Me: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/come-and-see-me-drake-x-partynextdoor-review-ep-116
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
7.68 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Medicine Man, February, Two 16's, Hello!!!
LOWS: She Sucks
“Two 16’s, Hello!!!, She Sucks are all dope! — My brain tingles listening to Elzhi’s concept records.” — NYGHT
“Some artist suffer from artist worship, but there’s a 90’s rap influence in Elzhi’s music that you could genuinly admire.” — MAJID
“If J. Cole let Nas down, Elzhi made Nas proud — ELmatic and Lead Poison are two solid bodies of work.” — NYGHT
"I find it hard to put 5 rappers ahead on Elzhi, Lyrically in 2016 -- He's top 5 and we are not acknowledging it." -- JUSTIN D.
“The album is great technically, but it felt bland, it was a little too long — There might be a word limit to albums.” — MAJID
“I never suffer from Listener’s fatigue, but Elzhi’s music might be too dense for one sitting — 16 tracks might’ve been too much.” — NYGHT
“You can tell this man sits down and obsesses over every word, verse, song — as a rapper, I admire his craftsmanship.” — MR. PRODUCER
8.1 - MR. PRODUCER 7.8 - JUSTIN 7.7 - Nyght 7.14 - Majid
Drake & PND (PARTYNEXTDOOR)"Come and See Me" is 1 of 4 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed: 1)Pop Style - Drake x Kanye West x Jay Z https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/pop-style-drake-kanye-west-jay-z-review-ep-115
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Drake & The Throne (Kanye West, Jay Z)"Pop Style" is 1 of 4 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
“Drake and Kanye’s B game is a lot of rappers A game. This record is dope. You can’t take that away from them.” — MAJID
“Jay’s verse has to be a snippet from an old recording session. There’s no other justification for something like that.’ — Mr. Producer
“The Jay Z verse is all about his presence. Y’all are reading into this too much!” — MAJID
“You can’t honestly tell me that Drake gave this song a strong effort. That “Chain”ing tatum line was not good!” — Mr. Producer
“It’s dope, the hook bangs. Give Pop Style some time and radio will play the hell out of it.” — ASIA
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed: 1)Come and See Me: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/come-and-see-me-drake-x-partynextdoor-review-ep-116
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Young Thug "Digits" is 1 of 2 songs that were reviewed during our full length "Slime Season 3" Album Review.
Complete Album Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/young-thug-slime-season-3-review-ep-112
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
Kevin Gates "Hard For" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed during our full length "Islah" Album Review.
Complete Album Review: Etherreport – Kevin-gates-islah-review-ep-107
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
7.72 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Digits, With Them, Slime Shit
LOWS: Worth It
SUMMARY: (B+) Above Average; Memorable with strong replay value
7.83 - Majid 7.5 - ASIA 8.25 - JUSTIN 7.8 - Nyght 7.2 - MR. PRODUCER
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LIVE AMA: Meet The Ether Report Panel
-What panel member would be best suited to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse? - ASIA (2:40),
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Who’s your favorite Wrestler of all time? - MAJID (06:08)
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Most impactful Hip-Hop moment that made you a fan for life? - MAJID (07:17),
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What tv show or movie world would you choose to live in and why? - MR. PRODUCER (9:55)
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First Hip-Hop album that you ever bought? - ENTIRE PANEL (12:18)
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Do you remember the first time you saw an iPod? Who had it and What was your first impression? - ENTIRE PANEL (18:12)
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Out of the entire panel, who would make the best or worst roomate? - JUSTIN D. (20:40)
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Rugrats, Doug, Pokemon or Hey Arnold? - ASIA (23:00)
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8 Mile, Paid in Full or Juice - MAJID, MR. PRODUCER, ASIA (25:10)
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Wu Tang, Outkast or G-Unit? - NYGHT, MR. PRODUCER (30:30)
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Could anyone ever replicate the “Gangsta Rap - Global Success” that 50 Cent had? - MAJID, NYGHT, JUSTIN D (34:15)
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What if The Game & 50 Cent would have never parted ways? Could they have been the Kanye West & Jay-Z equivalent of G-Unit? (37:10)
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What panel member would you choose to be your wingman at a party? - ENTIRE PANEL (38:25)
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Kevin Gates "Really Really" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed during our full length "Islah" Album Review.
Complete Album Review: Etherreport – Kevin-gates-islah-review-ep-107
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
Kevin Gates "Jam" ft. Trey Songz 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed during our full length "Islah" Album Review.
Complete Album Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/kevin-gates-islah-review-ep-107
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
7.02 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Told Me, Really Really, Told Me
LOWS: Hard For, Time for That
7.0 - Majid 7.0 - ASIA 7.3 - JUSTIN 7.0 - Nyght 6.8 - MR. PRODUCER
TV Shows Discussed: Game of Thrones, Daredevil, Power, Erased, The People vs. OJ, Love & HipHop, How to get away with murder, Orange is the New Black, etc.
PANEL: - NYGHT - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
“You can’t deny J. Cole’s talent, but where does he stack amongst his peers? He’s not event Top 5 right now.” — NYGHT
“J. Cole is not a rapper’s rapper — he’s a mainstream artist that makes entry level conscious rap music.” — MR. PRODUCER
“You can’t penalize J. Cole for making music for a wider audience — He’s successful because he’s relatable.” — MAJID
“As much as I love Kendrick, most rap fans can’t sing along to his records like they do with J. Cole.” — MAJID
“J. Cole is a lot more capable than his 3 albums have led us to believe he is. TPAB will push him to make better music.” — Justin
“Other rapper’s do what he does better than he does it, they’re just not as commercially succesful. There is nothing ground breaking about J.Cole!” — MR. PRODUCER
“In comparison to Mick Jenkins, Lupe & Kendrick — There’s nothing challenging about J. Cole’s music.” — NYGHT
“J. Cole is the comfort food of rap, it’s not 5 star, but we know what we’re getting, we’re used to it and we’re never disappointed.” — ASIA
“All I’m saying is, why do we have to hate on J. Cole because he’s at piece with himself as an artist?” — ASIA
“J. Cole has gotten comfortable with releasing lowest common denominator music. I hope Kendrick pushes him to change that.” — JUSTIN
Panel: - NYGHT - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Denzel Curry "Zenith" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1) Trap Anthem - ASAP Ferg Ft. Migos Review - Etherreport – 3andoutmigosferg
2) How I Feel - Roy Woods Review https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/how-i-feel-roy-woods-review-ep-103
Panel: - NYGHT - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Roy Woods "How I Feel" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1) Trap Anthem - ASAP Ferg Ft. Migos Review - https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/3andoutmigosferg
2)Zenith - Denzel Curry ft. Joey BadA$$ - https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/zenith-denzel-curry-ft-joey-bada-review-ep-104
Panel: - NYGHT - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
ASAP Ferg x MIgos "Trap Anthem" is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - NYGHT - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1) How I Fell - Roy Woods Review https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/how-i-feel-roy-woods-review-ep-103
Recapping the Best and Worst Artist Performance of 2016, So Far.
-- Kendrick Lamar cut ScHoolboy Q on the TDE Album Release line (00:50), - Lil Dicky is trending in the opposite direction. Will he stick around? (02:02), - Did we believe that Kevin Gates would be this successful in 2016? (03:33), - “Sh*t did not get scary in February” J. Cole lied to us. (03:43), - Can Shy Glizzy return to “Awesome” Fame? (04:50), - Kendrick Lamar capitalizing off of Grammy momentum (05:56), - Did the Skepta hype die yet, and when will he drop Konnichiwa album? (07:40), - Riding through Atlanta on a horse. Who’s hotter than Young Thug right now? (08:22), - TDE releasing the Smile single is a good indicator that the Isaiah Rashad album will be coming soon. (09:35), - Top Dawg is Zordon (10:15).
Kendrick Lamar "Untitled 07 " is 1 of 2 songs that were reviewed during our full length Untitled Unmastered Album Review.
Complete Album Review: Etherreport – Kendrick-lamar-untitled-unmastered-review-ep-98
Untitled 02 Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/untitled-2-kendrick-lamar-review-ep-99
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
Kendrick Lamar "Untitled 2 " is 1 of 2 songs that were reviewed during our full length Untitled Unmastered Album Review.
Complete Album Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/kendrick-lamar-untitled-unmastered-review-ep-98
Untitled 07 Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/kendrick-lamar-untitled-07-review-ep-100
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - NYGHT
7.9 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Untitled 07, Untitled 02 ------- 8.6 - NYGHT 8.0 - MR. PRODUCER 8.0 - MAJID 7.5 - JUSTIN D. 7.3 - ASIA
Young Thug "Riding Through The City" Remix is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Listen to other '3 and Out' songs reviewed:
1) Chris Brown - Back to Sleep Remix: Etherreport – Back-to-sleep-remix-chris-brown-usher-zayn
2) Uber Everywhere - Travis Scott x Madeintyo: Etherreport – Uber-everywhere-review-ep-88
Chris Brown, Usher & Zayn "Back To Sleep Remix" Remix is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
1) Uber Everywhere: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/uber-everywhere-review-ep-88
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6.4 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Need to Know
LOWS: Brad Pitt’s Cousin, Dance Off, Let’s Eat, Bolo Tie ------- 6.9 - MR. PRODUCER 6.8 - MAJID 6.2 - NYGHT 6.1 - JUSTIN
Madeintyo x Travis Scott "Uber Everywhere" Remix is 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
1)Chris Brown - Back to Sleep Remix Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/back-to-sleep-remix-chris-brown-usher-zayn
Panel: - MAJID - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
- Uber Everywhere Remix: https://soundcloud.com/phhradio/ubereverywhere
Majid Jordan "Something About You" 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
2 - Flatbush Zombies Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/bounce-flatbush-zombies-review-ep-86
3 - Beyonce Review: https://soundcloud.com/etherreport/formation-beyonce-review-ep-84
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - NYGHT - KYMMI - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
Bounce - Flatbush ZOMBiES 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - NYGHT - KYMMI - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
"Formation" - Beyonce (Produced Mike Will Made it) 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - MR. PRODUCER - NYGHT - KYMMI - JUSTIN D. - ASIA
7.42 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Lil Haiti Baby, Xanny Family, Maybach
LOWS: Photo Copied, Program
8.2 - Majid 7.5 - ASIA 7.2 - JUSTIN 7.2 - Nyght 7.0 - MR. PRODUCER
"Hear Me" - A$AP Rocky x Pharrell 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - KYMMI - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D.
- Unconfirmed: the 1st Verse: Uzi or 1st? Either way, it's the best verse on the song.
source: http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2016/01/lil-uzi-vert-mac-miller-post-malone-and-1st-connect-on-cameras/
"Cameras" - 1st x Lil Uzi Vert x Mac Miller x Post Malone 1 of 3 songs that were thoroughly reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - KYMMI - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D.
"Work" - Rihanna ft. Drake - 1 of 3 songs that were reviewed and ranked on our new "3 and Out" Segment. #EtherReport
Panel: - MAJID - KYMMI CEE - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER
Ether Report Panel dives into Round 2 of the never ending Drake vs. Meek saga.
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Can Meek ever comeback from Back to Back diss and the meme-gate?
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Did Drake bring Meek back to life by making another song about him?
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Who's the OVO Snitch?
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Why are we hating on Tory Lanez?
Panel: - JUSTIN D. - KYMMI CEE - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID
Ether Report Panel Rate, Reviews & Ranks the hottest songs of the month. in our new "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID
"White Privilege ii" - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 1 of 3 songs that were thoroughly reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - JUSTIN D.
6.8 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade
7 - KYMMI CEE 7 - ASIA 6 - MR. PRODUCER 7 - MAJID 7 - JUSTIN D.
"Smile" - Isaiah Rashad - 1 of 3 songs that were thoroughly reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - JUSTIN D. - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID
"Bake Sale - Wiz Khalifa" - 1 of 3 songs that were thoroughly reviewed and ranked on our "3 and Out" Segment.
Panel: - JUSTIN D. LIVE - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID
Previewing the 2016 year, The Ether Report Panel plays nostradamus in an attempt to predict each of the top emerging Rapper's year to come.
What are the best case & worst case scenarios for Chance, The Rapper, YG, Jaden Smith, Future, Mick Jenkins, Kendrick Lamar, etc.?
Panel: - KYMMI CEE - JUSTIN D. LIVE - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID
Albums that are highly anticipate and set to release in 2016, but we couldn't careless about them. Here's why ...
Panel: - KYMMI CEE - JUSTIN D. LIVE - ASIA - MR. PRODUCER - MAJID - NYGHT
Nominees: Future, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Fetty Wap, Big Sean
*Criteria: Most Important + impactful Artist of 2015
Nominees: Rodeo, Ego Death, Tetsuo & Youth, Compton, Sremmlife
The Album About Nothing, If You're Reading this its too Late,
To Pimp A Butterfly, Dirty Sprite 2
Nominees: Meek Mill, Tyler The Creator, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, A$AP Rocky,
*Criteria: Failed to Delivered on High Hopes & Expectation
Nominees: Young Thug, Mac MIller, Rae Sremmurd, Post Malone, Skepta
*Criteria: An artist that you find yourself enjoying way more than you'd like to admit.
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3rd Team: J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco, Young Thug
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2nd Team: Fetty Wap, Big Sean, Travis Scott
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1st Team: *
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Criteria: BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE + HOTTEST ARTIST OF 2015
2015 ETHER REPORT AWARDS
Nominees: Bryson Tiller, Fetty Wap, Post Malone, D.R.A.M. Rae Sremmurd
*Criteria: A lot of Buzz, but you don't believe their artistry or staying power.
2015 ETHER REPORT AWARDS
Nominees: Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, Big Sean
*Criteria: Bar For Bar, Best Lyrics+Technical raps of 2015
7.5 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Don't, Exchange, Right My Wrongs
LOWS: For However Long
6.95 - MR. PRODUCER 7.5 - JUSTIN 7.7 - ASIA 7.7 - Majid
Host: Kymmi Cee
Guest: Max & Vern
An unscripted debate covering any subject that's pressing in the world of hip-hop, this week.
9 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
10 - NADIRAH 9 - MAJID 9 - KYMMI 8 - MR. PRODUCER 7 - ASIA
7.6 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Caretaker, Signals, $, Okden
LOWS: Fax, Redemption THEME
7.9 - JUSTIN 7.6 - ASIA 7.3 - MAJID
8.14 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: On Me, 100, Summertime
LOWS: Standing on Ferraris, Hashtag
8.71 - MAJID 8.2 - NYGHT 7.85 - MR. PRODUCER 7.8 - NADIRAH
Track for track comparisons of Drake & Future's WATTBA. Who do you think shined the brightest on this collaborative effort?
ON AIR PANEL: - MR. PRODUCER - KYMMI - NYGHT - MAJID - ASIA
8.05 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Zipporah, Unique, New Black
LOWS: Polarized
8.2 - ASIA 8.2 - JUSTIN D. 7.76 - MAJID
6.9 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: Devil's Whisper, CPU, Forbidden Knowledge
LOWS: Her, Friends, Peace Prevail
7.3 - MAJID 7.0 - MR. PRODUCER 6.9 - NYGHT 6.8 - ASIA 6.7 - JUSTIN D.
7.92 of 10 | Panel's Collective Grade*
HIGHS: When in Rome, Rush Hour, Weekend, Perfect Circle
LOWS: Time Flies
8.25 - MR. PRODUCER 8.2 - JUSTIN D. 8.1 - NYGHT 8.0 - ASIA 7.02 - MAJID