Hidden Gems (001)

E and L discuss some of the high and lows of Wale, Rapsody and Isaiah Rashad's career. Also a breif discussion about Errol Holden and Roc Marciano's "The Manhattan Project", Armand Hammer's "Snakes and Ladders" Bruiser Wolf and Conductor's "The Dealer Wins" and Chris Crack's "Don't Go In The Women's Bathroom".

E and L have a surface level discussion about hip hop and politics and wrap the episode up by talking about the difference between mainstream, underground and middle ground artist's

E and L discuss Tsu Surf and the allegations of ghostwriting in battle rap, Drake being sued over songwriting credit and lady MC's dropping alot of music and visuals for the 4th quarter of 2026.

E and L discuss a few artist's and albums that have been overlooked or forgotten.

E and L discuss the 3rd Quarter releases (Jul, Aug, Sept) in Hip Hop for 2026 and compare Common and Kendrick's first 7 albums.

E and L discuss 3 legendary artist highs and lows through particular albums in their discography

E and L discuss one of Cambatta's ill verses and later we get into The Hieroglyphics new album "All Said And Done"

E and L discuss Rapsody's new album and a few other new releases

E and L discuss the current biases in Hip Hop, Media Wars and Complex's 100 Best Hip Hop Beats of All Time

E and L discuss lyricism, poetry, current albums, hip hop media, and favorite books