Music To Our Ears

How on earth did Chris Brown think he’d get away with bottling someone in the club - and does grainy CCTV prove he did it? Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss his suspended sentence - and the role of his vocal coach in the ruckus.Meanwhile, is Nicki Minaj really going all in on Donald Trump? The hosts react to her credentials to be the next US press secretary. And in other news Jay-Z books himself the Super Bowl half-time slot while Lil Wayne announces his engagement to a woman younger than his daughter.

Following the passing of Sway Dasafo after a lengthy health battle, Miss Lou and Mr Drew share their personal memories of British rapper and what he meant to the scene.Despite “not doing politics”, this week, Ed Sheeran has found himself at the centre of a political storm after Robert Kraft had Macklemore booted off his US tour for saying 2 words he didn’t like. Does Ed deserve all the flack coming his way?And with Papoose and Remy Ma making diss records about each other is this the unhealthiest marital relationship in hip-hop history?

What on earth gives Fat Joe the right to fight for the right to check around the n-word? Miss Lou and Mr Drew tackle to Terror Squad’s awkward defence of using the term.Meanwhile Miss Lou gives her verdict on Why Did I Get Married Again?, which features the return of Jill Scott. Plus we celebrate the launch of the UK R&B chart  and look back at massive moments on stage in the UK for Jay-Z and Mavado and Vybz Kartel.

Mr Drew and Miss Lou give a detailed verdict on the Donell Jones and Joe Thomas Verzuz - a heavyweight R&B clash that was heavily one-sided, but important for the culture!And as the Dolly Parton dies aged 80 they assess her iconic impact before looking back on the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah’s passing.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew review the past few weeks of a summer spent outside watching live music. They look back on a triumphant show for Donell Jones and Ginuwine before hitting the festival scene...First up is the Diaspora Calling! event, headlined by Lauryn Hill and featuring Wyclef and Erykah Badu. Then a soul fan's dream lineup on Day 2 of The Roots festival sees them take in artists including Musiq, Anthony Hamilton and Floetry.Get your ticket for Mr Drew's Summer In The City old school birthday party on Saturday August 29:https://shoobs.com/events/140898/summer-in-the-city-party-old-skool-special

Mr Drew and Miss Lou catch up with afro house DJ/producer/songwriter N:Fostell for this special episode. The man formerly known as DJ Naughty discusses his funky house roots, his partnership with DJ Makten and the story behind the ICU Coco Jones remake going viral. Also, he has his say on the  Krept criticism and Usher’s concert controversy, and plays “choose it or lose it” with some classic records.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew countdown their favourite actors turned singers. Who are the greatest ever to make the leap from the screen to the charts. Does Zendaya top Ariana Grande? Who did it better: Eddie Murphy or Jamie Foxx?

Miss Lou and Mr Drew look back at one of the best R&B albums of all times - Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel is now 35 years and sounding as good as ever. Also there's a look at the latest from Jay-Z's concert dates, which are coming to London this September, on Beyonce's birthday.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew return from  watching Bruno Mars in Paris whilst battling with major Bad Bunny FOMO. They also look at who holds the moral high ground in the India.Arie vs Yung Miami online clash over the hit of the summer, before looking back at Clive Davis legacy.Meanwhile Lauryn Hill collects her flowers at a sensational B.E.T. awards show and there’s time to reminisce on the 00s as B2K clash Pretty Ricky.00:00 Introduction and birthday celebrations03:06 India.Arie attacks the song of the Summer 10:46 Clive Davis: A Music Mogul's Legacy18:58 FOMO: Bad Bunny's Impact21:39: Bruno Mars concert review and footage26:57 Verzuz nostalgia: Pretty Ricky vs. B2K29:24 Pretty Ricky vs. B2K: A Musical Showdown40:21 The BET Awards 2026: Highlights and Performances

With World Cup fever taking over, Miss Lou and Mr Drew run the rule over the World Cup anthems from the official album. Plus, following Dame Dash’s awful diss record against Cam’ron and Jay-Z, is it time for him to quit the game? Also thoughts on the social media ban for under .*We’ve had to cut the audio from the clips of the World Cup anthem videos due to copyright rules*00:00 World Cup Fever and Cultural Vibes05:28 World Cup Anthems: Live Reactions13:51 Jay-Z and Dame Dash: A Legacy of Conflict21:34 Social Media Regulations for Teens31:37 The Impact of TikTok on Music Trends33:56 Preparing for Paris: Bruno Mars and Fete