America was already sold to China. They been own us. 

On this episode: The guys cover all the new music that was released and Rory believes Benny the Butcher's latest album should be mentioned in album of the year (22:00), a Drake lyric breakdown (57:55), and the get your queen back segment (1:23:50). They also talk people trying to cancel Ice Cube (1:30:44), the Billboard Awards and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Giveon - “Last Time” (Ft. Snoh Aalegra)

Rory | Joe Budden - “Love For You” (Ft. Emanny) 

Mal | Dot Demo - “Demon Eye Adolencences”

Parks | Joe Budden - “[Intro] All Love Lost”

Episode 384 | "Deflated Balloons"

On this episode: Joe and the guys open up with their thoughts on Ty Dolla $ign's new album (15:16) and the other new music releases (30:42). They discuss their thoughts on potential match-ups for the next season of Verzuz (54:56), Joe highlights the rise and fall of the content streaming app Quibi (1:25:40), the Presedential debate (1:44:53) and more! &nbsp; &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | Lil Kim - “How Many Licks?” (Ft. Sisqo) &nbsp; Rory | Memphis Bleek - “Infatuated”&nbsp; &nbsp; Mal | Akeem Ali - “Keemy Casanova”&nbsp; &nbsp; Parks | Nas - “On The Real”

Episode 386 | "How Many Licks..?"

On this episode: T.I. finds an opponent in Jeezy to battle on Verzuz (14:21) and the guys give their predictions. Kanye West's interview with Joe Rogan &nbsp;(36:35), Joe asks what're the most impactful albums over the last 15 years (59:32), Drake announces his next album (1:10:24). Also, Reason joins to chop it up about Griselda (1:52:55), the best rapper in his peer group (2:27:16), Tsu Surf retiring (2:41:25) and more!

Episode 387 | "That Jigga Person"

Covid-19 hit close to home this past week, so Joe and the guys gave a Zoom-cast until they return in-studio. Joe begins with an apology to everyone and an update on his Covid battle (4:00). The guys also discuss the recent election anxiety (6:50), New Jersey legalizes weed (18:05), Joe Rogan goes live on YouTube during the election coverage (20:58), new music that released since the last episode (24:11), and Joe hating on other rappers (51:35).

Episode 388 | "Slow Buss"

Covid-19 couldn't hold Joe down for long, the guys return to the studio to discuss all that they've missed and Joe shares his experience with the virus. The guys begin with Dave Chappelle on SNL (20:44), a hypothetical Verzuz battle between OutKast and A Tribe Called Quest (32:00), they congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (58:20) in addition to reacting to Van Jones crying on CNN (1:12:00). The crew also sheds light on the untimely passing of &nbsp;King Von (1:32:25), an update in the tech world (2:22:20) and more! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | SiR - “Footsteps in the Dark Pts 1 &amp; 2”&nbsp; &nbsp; Rory | Raahiim - “You Love Me” &nbsp; Mal | King Von - “I Am What I Am” (Ft. Fivio Foreign) &nbsp; Parks | UFO Fev - “El Maestro” (Ft. Big Ghost)

Episode 389 | "The Baddies"

On this episode: Joe asks the question regarding Futures decisions to collaborate with Lil Uzi Vert and other artist that he believes doesn't make sense (17:42). The guys also discuss new music from Masego, Goodie Mob, (39:16), and 2 Chainz (1:02:45) . Westside Gunn joins the crew to discuss his time on Shady records, working on new music, and the pressures he faces while being an artist in today's climate (1:38:30). Sleeper Picks Joe | Blxst - “Searching” &nbsp; Rory | Lloyd Banks - “Nobody Believes Me”&nbsp; &nbsp; Mal | Belly - “Lullaby”&nbsp; &nbsp; Parks | Ransom &amp; Nicholas Craven - “Final Destination”

Episode 390 | "Chatty Chatty"

Since the previous episode, Jeezy has found a new opponent in Gucci Mane (replacing T.I.) for the upcoming Verzuz battle and the guys react and give their predictions on the historic reunion (22:24). Joe then gets in his bag regarding the current energy surrounding Hip Hop culture (38:45), an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERTS) (1:09:33), and the pressure Clubhouse faces now that Twitter has announced a chat room feature (1:19:27). Also, an update on Taylor Swifts masters (1:41:15), James Harden potentially coming to the Brooklyn Nets (2:11:19), and Technology vs Government (2:25:10)! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | Gucci Mane - “So Icy” (Ft. Young Jeezy)&nbsp; Rory | Hailes - “Come Thru” (Ft. Jonathan Singletary) Mal | SAINt JHN - “Pray 4 Me” (Ft. Kanye West)&nbsp; Parks | Salaam Remi - “Really Real Out Here” (Ft. Black Thought &amp; Common)

Episode 391 | "Steam Room"

Joe and the guys get straight to it this episode and recap the most anticipated Verzuz battle between Jeezy and Gucci Mane (13:06). They give their takes on the outcome, their favorite moments of the night, who they believed won and Joe reaches out to an Atlanta correspondent for better understanding of the climate in Atlanta (1:08:05). Also, new music was released (1:33:46), Joe clears his tension with Wale (2:29:35), a review of Kevin Hart's latest comedy special (2:42:41) and much more! Sleeper Picks Joe | SAINt JHN - “Highschool Reunion, Prom” (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert) Rory | T-Pain - “She Said” Mal | SAINt JHN - “Quarantine Wifey” (Ft. JID) Parks | Mobb Deep - “Extortion” (Ft. Method Man)

Episode 392 | "Ta Daa"

Although Joe, Rory, Mal and Parks have made it clear they don't believe the Grammy's respect or understand the culture, there are artist that still strive to win the Award (21:58). The guys discuss the nominees, the snubs and the reaction from the music industry (48:00). They also discuss Dave Chappelle's latest special and the importance of his message (1:03:22), Hip-Hop beef's that should end (1:35:17), who can Joe beat in a Verzuz (1:48:40) and an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (potential spoiler alerts) and MORE! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks&nbsp; Joe | Protoje - “In Bloom” (Ft. Lila Iké) Rory | Priya Ragu - “Good Love 2.0” Mal | | JR Writer - “This Is Not New” (Ft. Royce Da 5’9) Parks | Rasheed Chappell - “Rock Bottom” (Ft. Ransom)

Episode 393 | "The Big Bro"

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss the most anticipated fight of year between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. but somehow Nate Robinson's clash with Jake Paul was the main event (16:44). Joe then mentions a hypothetical Verzuz between two New York legends, Mase and Cam'ron (38:12 &amp; 54:55), a recap of the Soul Train Award winners/performers (1:07:55), and the guys educate themselves on the controversy surrounding Mulatto's name (1:35:40). Joe then asks for predictions from the crew if there was a scenario where Dipset battled G-Unit and/or the LOX in a Verzuz (2:01:38) and more! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | N.O.R.E. - “Grimey”&nbsp; Rory | J Warner -&nbsp;Belong to You Mal | Jae Millz - “High Rollers” (Ft. Anthiny King) Parks | Roc Marciano - “Butterfly Effect”

Episode 395 | "Rubber Ball Paul"

The day has come, the (Hov)engers give their flowers to Jay-Z on his birthday and reflect on the impact he's had on them personally and within the culture throughout his career (25:19). Mal then shares a message regarding his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop (40:31), Teyana Taylor alludes to retiring from music (1:00:46), and early predictions for Ashanti &amp; Keyshia Cole's Verzuz that was announced (1:06:45). In addition, Joe believes HBO has taken the lead in the streaming wars and Netflix should panic (1:22:27) and he thinks he can beat Jake Paul in a fight after watching him knockout Nate Robinson (1:58:46). Sleeper Picks Joe | René &amp; Angela - “Imaginary Players” &amp;&nbsp;Jay Z - “Imaginary Players” Rory | Jay Z - “It’s Like That” (Ft. Kid Capri)&nbsp; Mal | Jay Z - “I Did It My Way”&nbsp; Parks | Jay Z - “Blue Magic”

Episode 396 | "Lying On Your Talk"

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