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This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown get into Kendrick Lamar's surprise project, "GNX" and the topics he addressed on "Wacced Out Murals". Topics discussed: GNX and the West Coast victory lap feel of the album Drake, Snoop and others addressed in "Wacced Out Murals" Is Kendrick staking claim to the top spot in the game? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/0KkV8crg8RY?si=vYnDHD99w-U4LTDC This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Grammy-award winning producer Focus. Sha and Focus go back over a decade and have collaborated on multiple projects. Focus gets deep and reveals a lot of the pain that went into the featured verse. "N.C" is a soul-stirring song where Focus speaks to the instrumentation as if it's a therapist. Tap in. Topics discussed: Focus talks how the song and project came to be. The pain that went into the verse on the featured song "N.C." Using music and tattoos as therapy Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/WYnC-qPbh8A?si=RhphNdJJo87-2jBf This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Big Sean - his place in the game and his recent project, Better Me Than You. Topics discussed: The single "Precision" from his new project. Is Big Sean slept on? His flows, bars and presence Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtagelegday.com https://youtu.be/QnXwcDTM2ig?si=NJn6KcioPO0Sbf1p This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk finally address J. Cole's position and reasoning on "Port Antonio" Topics discussed: J. Cole addressing why he chose to step away from the simmering beef - was it smart in hindsight? Was there a better way to bow out of the battle? Apology and exit notwithstanding, is Cole still top tier? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/CNsQyK3Mjgw?si=CNQm2r_RwUVZsG5D This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask the question: Is Eminem fat shaming or sharing concern on his song "Road Rage". Topics discussed: Is Slim Shady toeing the line of "cancel culture" with his new song, "Road Rage"? Eminem takes a shot at Lizzo Does, or should, this spark a larger conversation about weight concerns? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/f5UFwCFqnNU?si=BZ5MxK86cw4njMqW This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Killer Mike and his Grammy-award winning project, "Michael". We get into the record, "Shed Tears" Topics discussed: Is Killer Mike ranked too low (#14) on the Atlanta best rapper list? The emotion and transparency of the soulful "Shed Tears" Killer Mike and his perseverance to sweeping the Grammys in his 40s. Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/SkLoqpgo468?si=-97kylmBxn5YyL-7 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Jay-Z's classic "Coming of Age II (Da Sequel)" featuring Memphis Bleek. A cinematic follow-up to their first collab, "Coming of Age", this song was a story told completely by thoughts. Let's dive in! Topics discussed: This classic was an interaction told completely by thoughts - mind blowing The evolution of the relationship from the original "Coming of Age" Is this peak Jay-Z? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/IoCipodseac?si=Js-vpONhDLzZpHNs This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss LL Cool J and his new single "Passion" from his newly released project, The Force Topics discussed: How is LL still this good after 40 years in the game? Is he overlooked in the GOAT conversation? Breakdown some of the bars from his record "Passion" Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/gbHAy3R3F-8?si=yGyhEn0xYDFJ0goN This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap in and give 2024 XXL Freshman class a listen Topics discussed: 1.What is the next generation bringing to the game? XXL Freshman freestyles Is there a star among the group? Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/mnhV7hv8RLc?si=QHjKyi-VYYsN4mAD This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the wizardry and wordplay of J.I.D. and Eminem on "Fuel" from his new project "The Death Of Slim Shady" Topics discussed: Was J.I.D. able to hold his own rhyming with Em? Eminem's wordplay is undeniably top tier. How Em is always willing to give young talent a shot. Links mentioned in this episode: http://hashtaglegday.com https://youtu.be/rnGo6uxa3k4?si=WqcBkD2C_J-8M-np This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm