NOH 454 | "I play the back & fade to black."

Featuring guest Brotha2daKnight.This week on the New Old Heads was a thorough one with five solid discussions. We talked about Tyler The Creator recently coming under fire for his edgelord ways from a decade plus ago, how Black Thought and Redman have navigated a long music career versus other legacy artists, if Kendrick's trajectory would have been different depending on TPAB, the new music act that is pushing for streaming to pay at minimum one penny per stream, and Timbaland's lame AI artist.Support the show

New Old Heads episode 457 featured guest Mr. Kinetik and had discussions on D'Angelo's passing and legacy, Nas and DJ Premier's upcoming collaborative project, Mass Appeal's push for legacy acts, Ray Vaughn and his stance on relatable rap making a comeback, and more.Support the show

Episode 456 of the New Old Heads featured guest Andy Skinner, Co-Owner of Indy CD & Vinyl. This episode we discussed Mannie Fresh's statement on how Still Fly by the Big Tymers sparks a deeper conversation about relatability in music, Statik Selektah saying Hip Hop needs gatekeepers to force quality control, Sean Combs' getting four years in prison, and more. Support the show

Episode 455 of the New Old Heads featured guest DJ Spoolz and discussed  Assata Shakur's legacy in Hip Hop's revolutionary roots in the wake of her passing, comparing the business acumen and aging of two long-time Hip Hop faces in Dame Dash and Nas, Bad Bunny being the Super Bowl halftime show for 2026, and more on our uncut episode that lives exclusively on Patreon. Support the show

Episode 454, featuring guest Tony Styxx, delves into the public personas of three enigmatic artists. The discussions unpack recent documentary footage of Kanye West and whether it's genuine vulnerability or public manipulation; the new music from Ghostface Killah's son, Infinite Coles, which addresses their father-son relationship; and Jay Electronica's unprecedented move of dropping four projects in a single week.Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 453 featured guests DJ MetroGnome and Brotha2daknight and had discussions on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder, Dame Dash's comments on Cam'Ron and media, Dame Dash's confrontational interview with The Breakfast Club and Charlamagne, and more. An additional hour of the show exists exclusively on our Patreon. Support the show

Episode 452 includes a deep dive into Young Thug's leaked jailhouse claims that André 3000 failed to support Atlanta's emerging artists. The discussion also unpacks the label of Drake as a "gambling groomer" for his high-stakes sports betting, and finally, analyzes the new AI-assisted hip-hop album from Suno and Party In My Living Room, debating if it's innovation or exploitation.Featuring guest Brotha2daknightSupport the show

In episode 451, the New Old Heads are once again joined by guest DJ Spoolz! Discussions this week on Pharrell's upcoming Vatican Jubilee concert, and Snoop Dogg's recent comments about the movie Lightyear - and how they are insensitive to the LGBTQ+. community. The conversation also dives into the ongoing drama surrounding YSL, including Gunna, Young Thug, streaming bots, and if it makes us look at Drake's lawsuit any different.Support the show

New Old Heads episode 450 was a discussion about Chance The Rapper's return and how his new project has redirected his music career, Erick Sermon potentially dropping a "Dynamic Duos" project and how piecing together an album is not the high quality product we want from our legends, Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel potentially dropping a new project, and more. We also talked Chreece, Michael Jackson, did four music reactions, and more - all exclusively on our Patreon uncut. Support the show

The New Old Heads episode 449 had discussions on Cardi B's new record paying homage to a Jay-Z classic, BabyChiefDoIt saying he writes his verses with ChatGPT, Benny and Freddie potentially squashing their beef, Lil Yachty's tasteless lines about George Floyd, and Ghostface only acknowledging two and a half Wu-Tang albums. The show featured new recurring guest DJ MetroGnome: Deckademics DJ & Production School owner, DJ of one of the longest running Hip Hop nights in the Midwest, DJ for over 25 years, and someone integral to the fabric of Indianapolis culture. Support the show