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The Transition
You know the chill, casual conversations you have with your friends about whatever comes to mind?
Perfect, because that's this podcast! Each week Alex and Dimetri bounce back and forth between topics in music, pop-culture, politics, and whatever else happened that week!
Welcome, to The Transition.
An album delay! Tragic. But that delay gave us some time to talk about some other things, like Halloween and eating habits. If you’re a ‘foodie’, this is the episode for you!
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A scandal, a rocky marriage, and a welfare scam…A lot to discuss this week! The guys tackle several popular news headlines from the past few weeks on this episode.
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Another fun-filled episode of the guys tackling random topics! On this week’s show we discuss: proper texting etiquette, meme culture, what it would be like to be famous, and MUCH more!
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We took a hiatus...But NO more!
We're back on the road to 100 episodes, and this week we discuss what we've been up to over the past few months.
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Music has returned to us!!! We dive into not one album…But two! Denzel Curry’s new project, as well as the collaborative album from Dreamville and Gangsta Grillz!!! We had to come back to music in style...
But that’s not all, we also touch on the Oscars debacle. And what it shows us about the US’ value system…
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We're back! And we're coming with another interesting topic...Regret! And also we revisit the age old question: "How good of a person are you supposed to be?"
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This week we're reallyyyy tired! So we decided to talk about why! And why modern-day work culture may need ANOTHER major shift.
(P.S. Apologies for the audio issues)
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What do you think about dreams? And not ambition, hopes, or goals. I mean actual nighttime dreams…
That’s what we’re talking about this week. How dreams effect your regular waking hours, and what “weird” dreams could mean…
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Another week, another mixed bag episode! (We hope you’ve been enjoying these). This week we cover…A lot! Alex’s opinion on crime, our school experiences, and the importance of being a free thinker.
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Not every episode of the transition ends with a meaningful conclusion where we solve the problem…This is one of those episodes.
On this week’s show we discuss privilege and gratitude. But as the conversation goes on this topic expands much, much more to cover human nature in totality.
How do you live the right way? Is there a “right” way to do things? What’s your duty to others as a privileged individual?
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Food is an essential part of life. And also an essential part of The Transition podcast!
So the long-awaited food podcast has arrived! We discuss the best food chains, the worst places to eat, and hidden gems you’ve been SLEEPING ON.
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One of our longest discussions yet!
We break down what it’s like to be in the corporate world….So far. But what do you think about our discussion? Are workers underpaid? And if so, how do we fix this?
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On this week’s episode we talk music…Finally!
Boldy James’ ‘Super Tecmo Bo’ released at the end of 2021, and we had to give our take. But we also discuss the supernatural, and how Alex doesn’t believe ANY of it!
Sit back and enjoy our rants!
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Sometimes you just need some random discussion…And that’s what this episode was! We didn’t have much to talk about music wise, but we did have a bunch of interesting worth discussing.
Sit back and enjoy our rants!
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On this episode…Do we still like music? The answer is…maybe! But to get us back into it, we dive into our 2021 Wrapped. There’s a few surprises in there!
And on the second half of the show, we dive into the crypto and NFT communities. It’s a weird world out there right now folks….
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We are back! After a small hiatus we’re back to talk about…Stuff! Unfortunately, part of that included the Astroworld tragedy. Alex and I discuss concert culture, and what this means for the future of live events.
But we also talk about some lighter topics! One of which is the self-help and spirituality trends that have taken off in recent years….It was hilarious!
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Do you feel old yet? When did you notice?
How do you know when you’re getting old? What’s the best way to cook eggs? How long after making coffee can you still drink it?
These are the types of questions we’re tackling this week! (Plus some music of course).
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We have music to discuss! After a little break from music content last week, we’re back in full force. On this week’s show we discuss:
Baby Keem’s ‘Melodic Blue’ and Westside Gunn’s ‘Hitler Wears Hermes 8’
But wait there’s more! We also take a stroll down memory lane to discuss one of our favorite eras of hip-hop…Ahhh good times!
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A little bit of a mixed bag episode this week! (Don’t worry we’ll review music next week)
But on episode 71 we discuss:
- COVID-19
- Living alone (pros and cons)
- Best shows of Summer ’21
- And more!
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It’s been a while since we’ve put two albums head to head…but now it’s time!
Certified Lover Boy vs. DONDA. Not sure if Kanye and Drake wanted it to work out like this, but it did! And we’re here to tell you which one came out on top.
(It wasn’t close)
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Kanye let us down…but what else is new? So we had to think outside of the box, And what did we come up with...?
A mixed bag episode!
- Forex trading…Why does it exist?
- Do artists steal experiences?
- What brand has the best water?
- And more!
It’s not DONDA, but still a pretty good episode.
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The best things take time…that’s this episode! After a little hiatus we’re back to tackle all the music that we’ve missed over the past few weeks.
And there’s a lot to tackle…
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We are in a GOLDEN AGE of music right now! On this week’s show, we discuss another album of the year contender: USEE4YOURSELF from IDK…Fire!
But on the second half of the show? Ideology. And what’s the best way to spread it to people who don’t want to.
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What was supposed to be a short episode…turned into a long one. But with it came a great discussion! It started with Vince Staples’ project…”Vince Staples” and a single from DreamVille (ft. Lil TJay…for some reason).
But on the second half we discuss the pressure of the 20s, and how to get through them (kinda).
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You know here on The Transition podcast we like to walk things back...And that’s what we do this episode! Reassess some of our previous takes and also give a quick retro review on Brent Faiyaz' EP "AM Paradox".
Spoiler alert...it's fire!
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Tyler The Creator has ARRIVED! One of the best albums of the year...maybe? But on the second half we discuss relationships, how they evolve over time, and how we adapt to that...
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On this week's episode we have a pretty robust music segment!
Vince staples, Logic, and a full length GoldLink project!!? Something must have been in the water. But we dive into all of them on this week's show! And Alex takes digs at J. Cole...as usual.
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A new artist and an old classic. Safe to say it was an interesting music chat...But wait there’s more!
We have arguably our most inconclusive general discussion on the second half. How much good should you do for the world? Is it your duty? What’s the best way to help someone?...Tough questions!
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We had an...interesting conversation this time around. On the first half, we talk about a lot of artists we actually don’t like that much!
But on the second half, being environmentally friendly! I know random. But I quiz Alex on how far he’s willing to go in his day to day life to help the earth.... it was hilarious!
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The Nick episode is here! Alex’s brother comes back to bless us with his music takes this episode....it was amazing!
This time around it’s a full music show, but we touch on a TON of different topics. And there were a lot of laughs to be had....
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A quick outlet pass to episode 60.
On this week's show we catch up on a lot of music that we didn’t get a chance to touch on last week! Nicki Minaj, Benny the Butcher, and even 42 Dugg!
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THE WAIT IS OVER!
J. Cole’s album the “Off-Season” is here! And of course we had to do a DEEP dive on what this means for his career overall. But, on the second half we have to discuss the ongoing genocide being carried out in Palestine.
This was a tough one to discuss, but we hope it at least helps to spread awareness of what’s occurring and how the US is responding...
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THE VILLE IS BACK! The third member of The Transition, Jermaine Cole, has announced a new album! And you know the guys had to break it down. On the first half we’ll discuss what this album means for J. Cole’s legacy and what we think it'll sound like based off his recent single.
But on the second half....Money!
How are people making money in the modern day? And further, how can the average person capitalize? Cryptocurrency, YouTube, Digital Marketing, Drop-shipping, and much more!
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Back for another fun-filled FULL MUSIC episode!
Topics this week include:
The new collaborative project from The Alchemist “This Thing of Ours”; DJ Kahled’s new project; a few new singles from: 21 Savage, Baby Keem, and Joyner Lucas.
And more!
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This week’s episode is the definition of bittersweet.
Some GREAT music topics on the first half with a "Retro Review" of Vince Staples’ 2017 album ‘Big Fish Theory’ and a mini-discussion on Brent Faiyaz.
But on the second half of the show, we go into the George Floyd verdict. And what that means going forward...
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And to think we almost didn’t do an episode this week...BUT THE STREAK CONTINUES!
A great album from one of our favorites artists, and then a LONG discussion on one of the biggest wage gaps in the US right now...take a guess which industry it is…
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Remember how Kanye dropped that great album in the past few years? Yeah I don’t either. But! We’ll be doing a Retro Review of Kanye’s 2018 project “Ye”.
And on the second half we discuss being a good person. And how much is too much...
Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies
REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! Last week till Election Day so make sure to get out there and make your opinion known!
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Light week this time...KINDA! Two new singles to discuss from Freddie Gibbs and 42 Dugg, let’s just say there was a slight disagreement (especially on 42 Dugg).
And in addition, we weigh in on the viral video of Quavo and Saweetie’s altercation.
But on the second half of the show, we break down the weight of the George Floyd case and what we think the result will be..
Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies
REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! Last week till Election Day so make sure to get out there and make your opinion known!
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We back! And with a dense episode this week! We get to review some great projects from some of our favorite artists (always nice).
And on the second half we weigh in on some of the recent tragedies that seem to be a recurring trend in the US...
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On this week's episode the guys talk about the new Benny The Butcher album: 'Plugs I Met II'. And also the results of The Grammy Awards....lol
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So much good music this week! (It’s like all the artists were saving it...) We talk about a new project from Chika, some new Brent Faiyaz and some old JID. We also do a little career retrospective on him over the past few years and where he could be going in the future...
And on the second half of the show we discuss Talent vs. Hard work. Which path are you on and what are the pitfalls of each?
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New music alert! And it’s actually good music (no offense to the other artists we’ve reviewed in 2021).
In the first half of the show we dive into ‘Scary Hours 2’ and ‘Unlocked 1.5’. Two projects that weren't on our radar, but both were great surprises!
But in the second half, we talk about our largest pandemic takeaways as well as toxic masculinity. Two great discussions, and two great halves to this episode!
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This may have been the most random episode we’ve ever done. I mean what didn’t we talk about in this episode? Quiznos, getting choked out on a subway, and Alex’s undying love for DRAM...
But along with the randomness, we did have some good music discussions. We even walked back our opinion of Bryson Tiller...unbelievable I know.
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You know I have to admit...this is one of those episodes where the second half is way better than the first half. As you’ll hear, the music we got this week was very...well bland. But don’t worry we spiced it up with some Chris brown hate!
But in the second half! We talk about our top 5 keys to life. 5 things we think everyone needs to live a fulfilling life...
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A movie soundtrack album and an existential discussion on chasing your dreams... Sounds like the makings of a good episode to me!
On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the soundtrack for the new HBO movie: Judas and the black messiah. (Spoiler alert it’s amazing)
And on the second half of the show they go into a pretty deep discussion on why chasing your dreams might be overrated...
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You know, nothing hits the spot like a good 'ole fashioned rap debate. And more or less, that’s what we do on this episode!
Eminem...Revered as an all-time great by most, and hated by others. On this episode we sit down and discuss our feelings on him as an artist, and what he brought to rap in the early 2000s!
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The long awaited Wale episode...This has been in the making for around 3 years now. And on this week's episode it finally happens. We discuss Wale as an artist, both the good...and the bad.
But on the second half of the show we have a pretty long discussion about self-awareness. And how pretending to be someone you’re not can over time lead to a life of dissatisfaction...
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Back for the 22nd consecutive week...if my quick math is correct!
And this week I think we have a classic episode; on the first half of the show we finally have our Rick Ross career retrospective. Diving into his music and where he sits as an all-time great. And on the second half of the show we discuss all parts of social media!
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Finally!
After being thrown off the music for weeks and weeks...We get back to it in this episode! Our 2020 music awards!...Not really.
More like we have a discussion on some of our favorite albums and artists of the year. But make sure you listen until the end so you can hear Alex and I completely destroy what we think was the worst album of the year....
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Tension and emotion finally reached a boiling point in the US this past week. And as a podcast that touches on socially relevant events, we thought it best to give this topic a full episode.
In this one, the guys recap some of the largest storylines that came out of the storming of the US Capitol. And hopefully in so doing, show the tragic irony and inequality that’s taking place in the world today...
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2020 is finally over!!! But before we all say goodbye (and good riddance) to one of the worst years in human history, why not take a trip down memory lane? Why not sit back and marvel at how terrible this year was?
And even better, you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode Alex and Dimetri discuss all the craziness of the year, and what’s coming next....
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A re-do! The file for the first iteration of this episode...didn’t make it. But! We decided to run it back one more time. And it may be even better than the first time!
We dive into Jack Harlow, Kid CUDI, and hip-hop as a whole...A classic episode of The Transition.
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Another earth shattering episode of The Transition is here!!! Well not really but it is a good one!
This week we discuss Juicy J’s new album, our Apple Music Rewinds for 2020, how fitness has been effecting our mental health, and how the public reacted to Barack Obama’s recent comments...
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We finally have another guest! It only took us about another 30-ish episodes!
But other than our special guest we have our classic music segment and general discussion. Pretty long episode this time, but for good reason!
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2 new albums...and 2 disappointments. But we cover them anyway! But aside from the projects, we get into some overrated and underrated artists. An interesting discussion to say the least.
And then on the second half, “trials by fire”. What does it mean to go through something and come out the other side? How are tough situations overcome at all?
Plus a what-if scenario! What if you were fired from your job today, what would you do?
Enjoy the show!
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Saiko - Ollies
Benny The Butcher - Trade It All
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Better late than never right! The Transition Ep. 34 is finally here.
We promised a good episode and I must say we delivered. We talked about A LOT. We probably could’ve split this into two, but we were just in such a good flow!
We start of with a super quick music segment, and then transition into the more serious topics (we love to end on a serious note).
(Also if you’re curious about some of the things we discussed check out the article below, a ton of our points came from that.)
Enjoy the show!
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/13/magazine/police-reform.html
Music: Saiko - Ollies
Since99 - 11:20
Leven Kali - FOREVER
Rain - Prod. by Lee
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33 episodes of The Transition...aren’t you glad we started doing this again!?
Ok enough gloating. On this week’s episode we dive into some controversy, music and non-music.
On the first half, the BET Awards! Who won what, who got snubbed, and do they even matter??? On the second half, policing...how does it change and how can it evolve to meet the needs of today?
We like to challenge ourselves to find solutions and this episode was a great one for that...
Enjoy the show!
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We're back! (Even though we never left)
And on this week’s episode of The Transition, we discuss MONEY! Who doesn’t love money right? But specifically, we talk about it’s influence in rap and hip-hop: How it promotes insecurity, the messages it sends to listeners, etc.
And in the second half, we detail our personal journeys with money. And how that journey is constantly evolving…
(Also! We had some mic issues on this one so not the crispiest sounding episode of the show but we hope you still enjoy it!)
Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies
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You’re in for another hour of fun-filled conversation with episode 31 of The Transition! Why you ask? Because of the dope mix of topics of course!
Everything from PND's new project, to how live orchestras and instrumentation can make rap more interesting, and we even talk about Ice Cube. Who doesn’t like Ice Cube right!
Enjoy the show!
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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Two album reviews, a quick political discussion, and some mental health talk?! That’s a good episode of The Transition to me.
We hope the takes, and discussion from this one entertain you but also, and more importantly, we hope they help you all get through whatever tough situation(s) you may be facing....
STAY STRONG!
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You know what I love about this episode? It was very unplanned. The week was a little dry but we found a TON of great things to discuss: a new album from an obscure artist, an age old question in hip-hop, and a lot of politics (which always is a fun topic).
This is a little different from our usual episodes, but we hope you enjoy!
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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Another great episode of The Transition incoming...but that's nothing new!
On this week's episode we discuss A LOT of music: A new album of the year candidate: Spilligion, the 'King' of the R&B genre, and more! But along with that lighthearted discussion we have to speak about more serious things, namely Breonna Taylor. Her case's verdict was handed down and no surprise...they failed.
Where does this leave justice in this country? Where does this leave black people? We'll attempt to address a few of those questions...
Music recommendations: Shawn Smith's 'Till Death Do Us Art', Deante' Hitchcock's 'Better', Caleborate, Chris Stapleton - Cold, Reason - Sauce ft. Vince Staples
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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We are on a ROLL! This is the last week I say that, but come on 7 weeks in a row?! That’s unheard of in the history of The Transition...
Okay now that the gloating is out of the way, Episode 27! The memory lane episode!
We discuss some of the albums, songs and overall years that made us fall in love with hip-hop. There are some GEMS in this episode so make sure you listen to the whole thing.
Also, make sure to drop a five star rating on this one!
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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The Transition Ep. 26 is here and with it we bring one of the best debates we’ve EVER done!
Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city” compared to J. Cole’s “2014 Forest Hills Drive”. Two albums that helped to catapult these artists to the forefront of modern-day rap. And we’re here to break them both down for you all!
From the themes, to cadence, to subject matter; these albums tell beautiful tales of the past. Both the lighter and darker sides…
Enjoy the show!
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The Transition Ep. 25 is here! Aren't you just so proud of our consistency?!
Anyway, on this week's episode we have a combination of the two amazing halves our podcast!!! Music and society merging together to make an amazing topic: How Hip-Hop influences the understanding of black culture.
With the BLM protests fresh in our minds maybe this is the best time to discuss how much the actuality of black culture is misinterpreted in today's world?
We cover a bunch of "mini-topics" within this one so make sure you're locked in and don't miss a thing!
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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Episode 24 is here!
And the topics are as interesting as ever. For the first half of the show we discuss the SUPER popular 'sad-boy' rap culture. It does some things right and a lot of things wrong unfortunately. We also call back to a few of the albums we reviewed in the past few weeks as well!
But in the second half of this show, we have to get into something much more serious. Police brutality, and the most recent example of it: The Shooting of Jacob Blake. We'll examine the area of Kenosha and what it reveals about the US at large, the subsequent shooting of two INNOCENT protestors by illegally-armed teen: Kyle Rittenhouse, and what this all means going forward.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode of...The Transition.
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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Episode 23! The weeks keep rolling by and so do our episodes!
On this week’s show the guys go back and forth on a few notable headlines:
- Tory Lanez’ assault on Meg Thee Stallion
- A Retro Review of Chance The Rapper’s “The Big Day” album
- The conclusion of the 2019 college admission scandal (and what it says about privilege).
- And more!
You don’t want to miss the week’s episode of...THE TRANSITION!
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
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Episode 22 of the transition is here! And with it we’ve got another round of topics to discuss.
On this week’s episode:
XXL Freshman of 2020, the ‘WAP’ music video controversy, a new competitor for album of the year, the Democrat VP nomination
And much more! So sit back, relax and enjoy...
Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies
Recommendations:
Rock n Roll by Dijon -- No Pain by Khalid, Charlie Wilson, Charlotte Day Wilson -- Be Free by J. Cole -- Like a Drug by Ty Dolla $ign
Expectations by Wale-featuring 6lack Lancey Foux's "FRIEND OR FOUX"
Noam Chompsky Article- https://www.salon.com/2013/08/17/chomsky_the_u_s_behaves_nothing_like_a_democracy/
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It's been too long! After months (almost years) of us being away, Alex and I decided to restart the show. Why?
The people needed us of course!...Not really. But, there was so much going on, and we felt like we had some value to bring. So just like that The Transition is back!
On this episode, we get back into the swing of things by doing a longgg episode. We discuss where we've been and what we've been up to, as well as our usual topics: Basketball, Music, Society, and whatever else comes to mind!
Enjoy the show! And make sure to give us a FIVE STAR rating while you're at it :)
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Music:
Eric GodLow - Still Alone
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpkcYps82PdSo0tK5rEIPA
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