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Hood Shaman Neodotcom, and the illustrious Rodney have combined to create an informed discussion podcast about hip hop, pop culture, and current events from a Chicago perspective.

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In this episode, Rodney and Neo break down Ye's latest interviews, the Astro World Festival fallout, Zuckerberg, and touch on some Chance The Rapper updates.

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Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window

Snoop Dogg (feat. Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, and Benny The Butcher) - Murder Music

Jay Z & Kid Cudi - Guns Go Bang

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The crew is back together again in full. They discuss how men learn that their feelings are not going to be acknowledged in life, Ben Simmons, the shooting on the Rust set, accountability culture vs. cancel culture, and discretionary parole in Illinois. 

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Ian Isiah - See You

Westside Gunn (feat. Stove God Cooks & Jadakiss) - Right Now

Mount Westmore - Big Subwoofer

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This week Rodney and Neo held it down and touched on some important stuff. Facebook's legal issues, Squid Games, emails in the NFL, more fallout about Chappelle, and more.

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Alicia Keys (feat. Swae Lee) - LaLa (Unlocked)

Zack Fox - Shut The Fuck Up Talking To Me

Key Glock - The Truth

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On this episode, the crew discusses Kidd Kenn, ex NBA players getting arrested, school shootings, and Dave Chappelle's "The Closer".

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KenTheMan - Rose Gold Stripper Pole

Lucky Daye - Over

Run The Jewels (feat. Lil Wayne, Greg Nice & DJ Premier) - Ooh La La

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On this week's episode of #AnotherElement, the crew discusses the impact playlisting is having on music listening, media strategists who don't deliver, Lil Nas X's debut, and more.

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Lil Nas X - That's What I Want

Tems - Crazy Tings

Conway The Machine (feat. J.I.D. and Ludacris) - Scatter Brain

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The gang is back and joined by a special guest, photographer Amber Marie Green. They discuss NIL deals as the college football season is underway, Alpha and Beta identities, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wanting to sue gangs, apple jam, and more.

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DCG Shun & DCG Bsaav - House Party

Cleo Sol - 23

Termanology and Amadeus "360" (feat. Chris Rivers) - Superiority Complex

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In this week's episode, the crew discusses Kanye and Drake's neverending feud, why you shouldn't claim things you aren't a part of, give some reactions to the recent blockbuster albums, and touch on some pivotal questions regarding openness in friendships.

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Little Simz (feat. Obongjayar) - Point And Kill

Blxst - Gang Slide

Mallika Vie - Let It Go

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The crew is back. They discuss Ye's last DONDA show (recorded before the show btw), Kendrick's last album on TDE, a restorative justice community court in Avondale, and the history of Cabrini-Green.

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Relyae - Beachside

TITUS - You Know The Vibes

Kidd Kenn (feat. Rico Nasty) - Moves

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The crew is back for episode 30. The topics of discussion include the legendary resurgence of The LOX, DONDA, and older men flaunting much younger women at Lollapalooza. Plus a whole lot more

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EST Gee (feat. 42 Dugg, Rylo Rodriguez & Lil Baby ) - 550 Degrees

Isaiah Rashad (feat. iamdoechii & Kal Banx) - Wat U Sed

Jyroscope - Take It Easy

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On this week's Another Element, the crew is back together. They discuss the upcoming Dipset - LOX Verzuz, Rich Paul, a new Chicago Public Schools condom initiative, Coi Leray's unique style, and more.

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Tink (feat. Yung Bleu) - Selfish

Tobi & Mick Jenkins - Off The Drugs

Mic Terror (feat. Gzuz Piece) - Thot Boyz

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This week on Another Element, Morgan, and Neo discussed the lack of public action taken on figures who commit violence. Nick Cannon's philosophies and Rachel Nichol's horrible comments were discussed.

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Mariah The Scientist (feat. Young Thug) - Walked In

G. Count - Red Pill

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On today's episode, the crew discusses adulting, HER's rollout, riding Jean Point Baptiste Lake Shore Drive and a ton more. We also premiere Neo's new song!

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EST Gee - Capital 1

Tyler The Creator (feat. Lil Wayne) - Hot Wind Blows

Neodotcom - Young Rich Man

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On this week's Another Element we discussed aggressive flirting, Katt Williams and Kevin Hart (27:00), Neo's issues with Black media, the XXL Freshmen List (52:00), Dame Dash being sued by Roc-A-Fella (1:13:27), and body dysmorphia (1:55:00).

At 2:06:00, the episode discusses a sexual assault.

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Goldlink (feat. Flo Milli) - Raindrops

HER (feat. Cordae) - Trauma

Billie Eilish - Lost Cause

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Welcome back!!! The crew is back and on this episode of Another Element, they get right to it breaking down Polo G and his development.

They discuss the murder of D-Thang (5:00), a mystery episode missing from the podcast (18:01), and Black media not producing diverse content according to some.

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Lloyd Banks (feat. Freddie Gibbs) - Empathy

Monaleo Beating Down Yo Block

DMX (feat. Griselda) - Hood Blues

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On this episode of Another Element, the crew starts off by explaining the Quincy Jones - DJ Khaled comparison by way of Fat Joe, an interesting Nicki Minaj conversation, the Rory & Mal fallout from the Joe Budden Podcast, and Kevin Garnett's unique Hall Of Fame shoutouts.

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J. Cole (feat. 21 Savage & Morray) - My Life

SWV - MCE (Man Crush Everyday)

Isaiah Rashad (feat. Duke Deuce) - Lay Ya Head

*This episode was recorded on Sunday 5/16/21 before DJ Olivia Dope released her video about Joe Budden.

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This week on Another Element the crew discussed Khaled Khaled (1:00), what the new concert venues will look like post-Covid (11:15), the Bears getting Justin Fields (26:00), the guys of the Joe Budden Podcast coming back together (35:00), and some personal growth.

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DJ Khaled (feat. Lil Baby and Lil Durk) - Every Chance I Get

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Heru

Baby Keem & Travis Scott - durag activity

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In this episode of Another Element, the crew discusses the pattern of bad behavior by the police (16:02), a 7-year-old girl who was murdered in Chicago as her father was the target (48:00), and Blueface's collection of women.

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Young Thug (feat. Roddy Rich) - Came and Saw

Que Billah - 773 Degrees

Tierra Whack - Link

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In this episode of Another Element, the crew speaks about unions for rappers (6:05), Mayor Lori Lightfoot's week of blunders (18:30), the similarities amongst politicians on both sides of the aisle (31:49), and how to not be a gangster (1:33:22).

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aroomfullofmirrors - RAWAR

Chastity - Honestly

The LOX (feat. DMX) - Bout Shit

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On this episode of Another Element, the team started with a discussion about the legacy of DMX (2:36), social media coverage regarding death (15:56), Diddy's letter to corporations (28:00), health care for musicians (42:19), and female rap and whether it is mediocre (50:11).

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SG Ali - Long Way

Lucky Daye, Masaego, & Alex Isely - Good & Plenty (Remix)

A$AP TyY - Who Ain't With Me

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On this episode of Another Element, the crew kicks things off by talking about Issa Rae and her deal with Warner Media (13:52), Beyonce's storage units being broken into (35:40), Baltimore becoming Hamsterdam (40:45), Lil Nas X's video and the reactions (58:19), and the rumblings around the Joe Budden Podcast (1:24:50).

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Ric Wilson - Woo Woo Woo

Coi Leray (feat. Pooh Sheisty) - Big Purr

Psalm One (feat. Afrokeys) - Nervous, Anxious, and Imperfect

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This week on Another Element the crew talked about the recent Verzuz featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah and how they won't happen with the Chicago drill scene (11:00), the danger of dissing gangs vs dissing crews (19:45), and how much gang culture is embedded within Chicago. Plus, a wicked Cubs transaction (45:00).

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Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open

Joyce Wrice (feat. Freddie Gibbs) - On One

Saba - Ziplock

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This week on Another Element, the gang welcomed Diamond (@diamondsdosage) of Diamond's Dosage to the show! Family dynamics in response to Kirk Frankin was a conversation (34:40), Mulatto vs, Renni Rucci (52:15), and a deeper conversation about artists not breaking through (1:19:42).

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Food Stamp Hoe - Sukihana feat. Santana

Hickory Dickory - Chika

Rockie Fresh - Racer feat. Vic Mensa

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On this week's Another Element, the gang shakes the room by kicking off the show addressing the updates surrounding the actor and photographer Kaalan "KR" Walker who was called out by Kehlani and Jean Deaux following his release on bail (14:35), artists deactivating Twitter (46:40), and music theory.

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Drake (feat. Lil Baby) - Wants & Needs

Pop Smoke (feat. Polo G) - Fashion

Renni Rucci - Can't Be

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This week Morgan Sherm, Neo, and Rodney tackled some of the hottest topics. It started with Morgan addressing a catty situation (9:30), Emmanuel Acho and The Bachelor (17:00), Tink getting her flowers (29:20), KashDoll vs. Kevin Durant (38:40), and LeBron addressing Zlatan (1:15:00).

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Noname - Rainforest

Chino Cappin' - Fake Love

Chella H - How I'm Coming

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On this week's episode, the gang started the show off discussing Kanye and Kim K's divorce announcement. Other topics included the Meek Mill line about Kobe (17:22), Tekashii 6ix9ine vs. Lil Reese (28:55), Lori Lightfoot not telling the truth (38:00) and FKA Twigs comments about Shia LaBeuof being overlooked (1:22:00).

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Young Dolph & Key Glock - Case Closed

Muni Long (feat. Sukihana) - Thot Thoughts

Joey Purp & KAMI - For You

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This week on Another Element, Morgan Sherm, Neo and Rodney (ShowYouSuck was still out) discussed the B. Simone's shifting perspectives (15:35), a review of G. Herbo and Bump J's "Revolutionary" plus some discussion of Judas and the Black Messiah - and Noname's absence (34:05). The team also discussed Lil Boosie's statements about Lori Harvey (1:10:30).

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G. Herbo (feat. Bump J) - Revolutionary

Young Devyn - Straight To It

Doe Boy (feat. Lil Uzi Vert) - Low Key

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On this week's episode Morgan Sherm, Neo and Rodney (@kings_memoirs) celebrated the GOAT. After that celebration they took a deep dive into Gorilla Glue Girl (13:25), Triller vs. Universal Music Group (24:29), WandaVision (36:27) and stupid tweets.

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Cardi B - Up

Vic Mensa (feat. Chance The Rapper and Wyclef Jean - Shelter

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This week, Morgan Sherm and Neo held it down during the first major snow of the year in Chicago. The faux free trade market was the first discussion (7:50). The Black Chicago publication The Triibe released an article critiquing a music contest where they were attacked (32:03), Cookout drama (48:29) and T.I. and Tiny's exploitation allegations (1:23:03).

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Lil Durk - Kanye Krazy

Bri Steves - Anti Queen

CJ - Bop

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On this week's episode, the gang had their first guest: ToiNoStory!!! Topics today were the 1 Billion dollar valuation of ClubHouse (10:30), artist catalouges being flipped (27:49), the Keyshia Cole - Ashanti Verzuz (41:49) and colorism and DaniLeigh (1:20:54).

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ToiNoStory - Meet My Friends

BRS Kash, DaBaby & The City Girls - Throat Baby (Remix)

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This week Morgan Sherm, Neo and Show have a discussion about new tech and premium podcasts (6:24), Kanye and Yeezy suing interns (32:30) and Show hears Mic Terror's record about the end of Treated Crew for the first time (1:05:00).

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Flo Milli - Roaring 20's

Mic Terror (feat M.E.L.) - My Quarantine

Mic Terror - Ride

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On this week's episode Morgan Sherm and Neo hold it down. They discuss Trump being banned from the internet (6:15) and the insurrection (9:00), Kim K and Kanye (32:00), and downlow culture (34:25).

This week's music theory

Alex Wiley - Thankful To Breathe

Saweetie (Feat. Doja Cat) - Best Friend

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On this week's episode Morgan Sherm, ShowYouSuck and NeoDotCom discuss the passing of MF Doom and his impact (14:20), Drake and the allegedly upcoming Certified Lover Boy album (24:00), ClubHouse chronicles with 21 Savage (59:20) and Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes aka Benzino (1:08:00).

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50 Cent (feat. NLE Choppa & Riley Lanezz) - Part Of The Game

Tink - Cap

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On this week's episode the gang is all back!!! Morgan Sherm, ShowYouSuck and Neodotcom discuss the Lion King on Clubhouse (2:50), accountability and harm (7:50), Aaliyah's music hitting streaming (32:00) and the danger of unchecked media (1:13:00).

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Lil Durk & King Von - Still Trappin'

Playboi Carti - Slay3r

imugi 이무기 feat. Church & AP - Y U Always Acting Like A Fool 

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On today's show, Morgan Sherm and Neodotcom hold it down. They discuss the botched CPD raid and how it reflects on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (3:40), end of the year lists (15:30), Cupcakke - Sukihana beef (24:00), Asian Doll - City Girl beef (47:00) and the holidays (57:00).

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Young Stoner Life - Take It To Trial

G. Herbo - Statement

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On today's episode, Morgan Sherm, ShowYouSuck and NeoDotCom talked about Tory Lanez (8:36), transphobia on ClubHouse (22:06), Lil Wayne selling his masters (39:00) and OnlyFans messiness (1:09:31)

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Funkmaster Flex & King Von - Lurkin

LaKeyah feat. City Girls - Female Goat

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On this episode of Another Element: ShowYouSuck, Morgan Sherm and Neodotcom discuss G. Herbo and Casanova getting wrapped up in legal matters (2:36), Lupe Fiasco saying fans must get the vaccine to go to his concerts (13:13) and Chance The Rapper being sued by his former manager (30:40). 

This episode's songs for Music Theory were Saba & Tobi Lou - Areyoudown? Pt. 2 and Key Glock - Never Change

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On this episode of Another Element: ShowYouSuck, Morgan Sherm and Neodotcom discuss the Kevin Hart ClubHouse fallout(5:30), grace and equity (30:00), mixing/mastering (48:00) and the Grammys (1:00:00)

This episode's songs for Music Theory were Chief Keef - Status and The Game feat. Lil Wayne - A.I. with the braids

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On the debut episode of Another Element, the crew discusses Megan Thee Stallion's latest album "Good News" (7:24), accountability (28:38)

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ShowYouSuck - Airmax85

Bia - Skate