The New Old Heads Hip Hop Podcast is a weekly hip hop culture talk show with discussions on hip hop news and music. The show features Bringing Down The Band's own Lonegevity and DJ Jay Diff, music producer Maja 7th, and former radio personality and event emcee/host J. Moore. Catch us live every week on Twitch. Visit newoldheads.com for details.
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Episode 400 of the New Old Heads is a celebration, and discussions were had about Jay-Z filing a notice about claiming the masters for Reasonable Doubt ahead of Dame Dash auctioning off his share, reactions/thoughts on break dancing at the Olympics, if you could go to the listening party of any album ever made with the artist that made it what albu…
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The New Old Heads episode 399 had discussions on Ice Spice selling only 28k her first week and if it's sign of her lack of fans or a sign of the times, LL talking about rappers who only talk about money and lack a variety of subject matter, and Lil Yachty getting flack for just now listening to Jay-Z's "The Black Album". Support the Show.…
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NOH 398 | "We play dominos for push ups."
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The New Old Head episode 398 had discussions on music production potentially lacking and if regionality has anything to do with it, LL Cool J answering if he's afraid he can hurt his legacy with new music, Rakim's new album, and much more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 397 featured guest Brotha2DaKnight and talked when our favorite artists fall in and out of love and their music changes, how important split sheets and paperwork upfront is, how you can't be a "mysterious" musician in the current artist landscape, and about Kamala Harris most likely becoming the Democrat candidate. Support…
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NOH 396 | "Can you feel the funky beat?"
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The New Old Heads returned for episode 396 with conversations on if a new "Adult Contemporary" category can be utilized for "Grown Up" or "Mature" Hip Hop music, Eminem potentially being the most polarizing Hip Hop artist, Eminem still not giving us Hip Hop fans what we really want, LL Cool J's critical comments about Andre not putting out music (a…
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NOH 395 | "Sometimes you gotta pop out."
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The New Old Heads episode 395 discussed what sample snitching really is and what is good and not, Kendrick's "Pop Out" concert and the different takeaways from the response, and the problems with Empire collaborating with Bandcamp for smaller creatives. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 394 discussed KRS One saying that Hip Hop's early contributors definitely consisted of Latinos, Cardi B suggesting the new generation can't handle being draftees with the new 18-26 auto registration bill, and Jay-Z getting slack for performing at Tom Brady's HOF ordeal but not any Hip Hop 50 celebrations. Support the Show.…
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NOH 393 | "Charity starts at home."
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The New Old Heads episode 393 discussed Buckshot saying that streaming is almost dead, Jay-Z donating $300 million for private schools, and if album sales matter anymore. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 392 had discussions on if Eminem's "A shot at a feat" line in relation to Megan Thee Stallion is actually offensive, 9th Wonder's comments comparing Eminem and Caitlin Clark, Illa J's comments about J Dilla potentially taking up some of Kanye's space if he were alive, Method Man's comments about Summer Jam, and more. Indy …
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Episode 391 of the New Old Heads podcast talked about Charlamagne saying he blocks out peoples opinions and that you're not smart if you don't, T-Pain saying he's happy he didn't listen to Snoop and Scott Storch, and Lauryn Hill's Miseducation being ranked as the best album of all time by Apple Music. Support the Show.…
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NOH 390 | "Can't stop, won't stop."
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Episode 390 of the New Old Heads talked the national "Cookie Plug" chain culturally appropriating Hip Hop and the backlash in the new Indianapolis location, Michael Eric Dyson defending Drake's Blackness, Sean Combs' video of him attacking Cassie, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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NOH 389 | "Smooth jazz dinner music."
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The New Old Heads episode 389 talked about Questlove's comments on the Kendrick and Drake rap beef and questionable comments about Tupac's diss track, if we as a society REALLY value the arts (and music), Spotify again taking money from artists, and Royce Da 5'9" and Guru talking about talented artists not wanting to put enough effort in marketing.…
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The New Old Heads episode 388 talked about who the winner was of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar diss track saga, if DJ Vlad was in the wrong for threatening to be a Karen towards Princeton professor that told, growing with albums and more. Full reaction to Kendrick's "Not Like Us" is also available on our Patreon-exclusive uncut live show. Visit our …
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NOH 387 | "Dip sauce and a blammy."
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The New Old Heads episode 387 broke down and discussed Kendrick Lamar's new "Euphoria" diss track towards Drake, if Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik is the most important southern Hip Hop record, and more. Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Band Hip hop media brand based in Indianapolis. Kolman Dental Dentist based…
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Episode 386 of the New Old Heads featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked about Drake's AI diss track with Snoop and Tupac, how dry the diss records are becoming, A Tribe Called Quest getting in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, "Knowing your why" as a creative in art, how music is released, and more. Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapol…
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The New Old Heads episode 385 had discussions on Drake's diss towards Kendrick and others, the passing of Rico Wade, Andrew Shultz saying Hip Hop is going through what Rock music has in the past, Lupe Fiasco saying Drake is a better at rapping than Kendrick Lamar, the difference between a ghost writer and a collaborator, and more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 384 talked about J. Cole's rebuttal to Kendrick and then retraction, Fab talking about opportunity being more important than simply being helped with money, and if Soulja Boy or Nipsey Hussle is more legendary. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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NOH 383 | "Gigolo spending lots of dough."
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The New Old Heads episode 383 had discussions on Lizzo saying she's quitting music again, Nick Cannon talked how the music industry teams up against young artists, Rick Rubin saying that an artist's most polarizing work is their best, and if music beat makers that do "type beats" is lame or a reasonable way to approach selling beats. Support the Sh…
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NOH 382 | "All your dogs getting buried."
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The New Old Heads episode 382 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked Diddy "fleeing" the country after his houses were raided, if homosexuality is accepted in Hip Hop, Kendrick's verse on the new Future and Metro Boomin record that took shots at J. Cole and Drake, if Drake is a part of the "big 3" with Kendrick and Cole, the mixtape Mount Rushmo…
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NOH 381 | "Living Wage For Musicians."
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The New Old Heads episode 381 had discussions on Nelly saying his era was the toughest and had the most competition, Akon saying that working while pursuing your musical ambitions is normal and something more artists should embrace, Rashida Tlaib's "Living Wage For Musicians" act, and more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 380 had discussions on ScHoolboy Q's new project and him saying he's not playing the algorithm game, Dylan from Making The Band saying the Dave Chappelle skit hurt his career, Slim Thug saying he's not giving out freebies, and Dame Dash calling out Lyor Cohen over Young Thug. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 379 discussed "Vibes" being one of the worst things to happen to music in recent years, Russ claiming that labels are "covering up" that Hip Hop is "dying", two being found guilty in Jam Master Jay's murder, and a dive into why Millennial and Gen X struggles with social media and music promotion. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 378 discussed Spotify's top list of hip hop albums from the streaming era, if there really is a difference between "Rap" and "Hip Hop", The Beastie Boys as hip hop artists, if wanting "flowers" or wanting "to be acknowledged" is a selfish trait or not, Benzino breaking down on Drink Champs, Sora AI and being dangerous, and…
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The New Old Heads episode 377 talked Beyonce's new Country songs and if there's an argument for cultural appropriation, Cardi B saying Hip Hop fans are in a rut, if posthumous projects with estate approval hurts an artists' legacy, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 376 talked about Killer Mike winning three Grammys and if this changes our minds on the Grammys, Travis Scott fans and many guests' opinions on Killer Mike winning, Jay-Z's acceptance speech calling the Grammys out, Megan Thee Stallion getting a new deal that lets her own her masters, and more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 375 discussed Tom MacDonald and Ben Shapiro's rap going number one, Eminem again disses Benzino (and he responds), how social media has hurt Hip Hop artists, Common talking about the importance of resting, Lil Wayne on the Drake hate, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 374 talked the 10 year anniversary of Pinata by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib - and the best "surprise" groups that ended up being dope, Van Lathan saying Hip Hop artists should always do Hip Hop media, Drake being called emotional and soft being toxic, and much more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 373 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked about if consumer critiques should matter in artistry, Cassidy defending Eminem from Dr. Umar's comments about him not being able to be a GOAT because he's white, Yasiin Bey calling Drake's music great for Target, artists that moonlight in hip hop until something better comes a…
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The New Old Heads episode 372 featured guest Mr. Kinetik and talked Lil Nas X's return - and troll, Pete Rock's latest complaints about wanting good music to be made, Chuck D defending Madonna and ageism, and much more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 371 talked Rapsody's comment about women upholding the patriarchy just as much as men, Juicy J dropping seven different types of albums in 2024, the emcees with the greatest sounding voices in hip hop, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads podcast episode 370 had a long conversation on the best ways musicians can respond to how streaming doesn't serve them, Doja Cat telling her white fans not to use the n-word, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads Podcast episode 369 talked KRS One's declining the Grammy invite to perform, the "Legacy Pack" that's selling verses of deceased rappers, 9th Wonder talking the younger crop of rappers that aren't planning for long careers in music, Scarface's Tiny Desk, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 368 talked Little Brother's "May The Lord Watch" documentary, Elliot Wilson's tweet about Andre 3000 not using hip hop journalism with his new album that isn't hip hop, Rick Rubin's comments about not creating for the fan, if Killer Mike winning a Grammy would change our perspectives of its irrelevance, and more. Support t…
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NOH 367 | "But that's where it stops."
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The New Old Heads episode 367 talked Busta Rhymes' new album not being as good as it could have been, Fat Joe saying he's lied in 95% of his songs, Lil Wayne being upset that Andre said he has nothing to write about, if Jay-Z would be where he is if Biggie lived, what a rapper's rapper is, and more. Support the Show.…
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Featuring guest Mr. Kinetik. The New Old Heads talked Andre 3000's "New Blue Sun" album and its mixed reviews, Joe Budden not wanting to comment about Diddy and Cassie's situation, Masta Ace and Erick Sermon being the old guys in the room when they don't need to, and more in this special extended Thanksgiving episode. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 365 talked Lil Yachty saying hip hop is really low effort right now, Andre 3000's upcoming flute project being announced, Dr. Umar wanting hip hop's 50th celebration to include critiquing the bad parts too, the 5 things needed to be a popular rap artist in 2024, and more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 364 talked Lauryn Hill telling fans they should be happy she even shows up, if Jay-Z has more impact as an artist or leader, J. Cole and Soulja Boy's comments to him, Westside Gunn's comments on putting his artists on, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 363 had discussions on Spotify changing the payment threshold to send indie artist's streaming money to larger streamers, Nikki D aiming at Ice Spice and saying rap is in the prostitution era, Halloween, theoretical three person hip hop groups, and hip hop albums where the production changed things. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 362 had discussions on Michael Irvin's son being a poser rapper and being called out by his dad, Joe Budden mentioning Gucci's artists going to jail or dying, Benny The Butcher's comments on commenters needing to chill, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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NOH 361 | "Love my country, hate its politics."
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The New Old Heads episode 361 talked Ice Spice saying she values music critics over randoms on the internet, Bow Wow saying that music sucks now, DJ Vlad's comments about Drake and DJ Khaled not being socially conscious, trash hip hop news headlines, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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NOH 360 | "It's like rabbit farming."
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The New Old Heads episode 360 talked Little Brother's "Made In Durham" festival, Drake and Joe Budden going back and forth, Wallo's comments about hip hop leaving gimmicks behind, TI's "I'm Serious" album, Westside Gunn retiring from studio albums, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 359 talked Tupac's murder suspect Keefe D, Jazzy Jeff going off on DJ purists, 9th Wonder responding to sample critics in hip hop, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 358 featured guest J. Brookinz and talked Special ED says NWA started a wave of destruction in rap, who had the best work with Jay-Z between Pharrell and Timbaland, President Biden botching LL Cool J's name and calling him "boy", and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 357 had guest Brotha2daKnight and talked T-Pain making no money from Buy U A Drank, Nas releasing last project with Hit-Boy, the potential Common and Pete Rock album, Little Brother releasing a maxi-single, Xzibit wanting hip hop gatekeeping, how labeling artists as Local hurts the local music economy, and more. Support th…
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The New Old Heads episode 356 talked Nas gearing up to release his final album with Hit-Boy, Slick Rick dropping a new album, DJ Jazzy Jeff's comments about AI, the writer's strike, and music industry comparison, the Polish karaoke black-face incident, what distinguishes and artist, and more. Support the Show.…
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The New Old Heads episode 355 talked Sean "Diddy" Combs giving Bad Boys artists their publishing back - and why he's doing so, Neo-Soul's run, BG getting released from prison, Lupe Fiasco's greatness, and the greatest hip hop features. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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NOH 354 | "My hat don't math my fit."
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The New Old Heads talked about Chreece 2023, what it takes for a smaller market to pop off and achieve new heights in hip hop, and LL Cool J's subliminal shots towards... Jay-Z? Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 353 talked Mick Jenkins wanting underground hip hop to be better represented in the 50th celebrations, Jermaine Dupri complaining that 50th celebrations haven't hit Atlanta, Ice-T celebrating the older hip hop generation thriving in its 50th year, and Ebro's tweet that major record labels have re-shifted focus away from hi…
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The New Old Heads episode 352 talked about being featured in the new Ladies First documentary on Hip Hop, clarified the Timbaland comments from a past episode, Melle Mel's diss track response to Eminem, if sampling in hip hop is lazy in the modern era, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads
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The New Old Heads episode 351 talked DJ culture getting a proclamation in Indianapolis for blending/mixing, Coke La Rock wanting credit for things he coined in first hip hop parties, Tory Lanez getting 10 years, Nas wanting older hip hop artists to not be afraid to release more music, and Juicy J saying you can sample Three 6 Mafia. Support the Sho…
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