Vance kicks off the first episode of 2022 by crowning Gunna's 'DS4' as one of the most anticipated projects of the new year(2:33). Chance questions of The Weeknd is following up After Hours too soon(10:00). Which project gets first listen(15:45)? The trio list their top albums of 2021, favorite artists and what they're most excited for in 2022(17:54). Vance and Taj breakdown a recent Fetty Wap interview(32:42).

This week's music in order played is SSG Splurge "Supreme," Rx Papi "Speed Limit," Bashfortheworld "Moe Texas," and Yung Bleu x Gunna "Water Works."

Episode 89 | "Fetty Wap"

Reviews galore: Saba 'Few Good Things'(0:58), Pinks Sweat$ 'Pink Moon'(8:40), Adekunle Gold 'Catch Me If You Can'(9:52), Yung Kayo 'DFTK'(10:38), 2 Chainz 'Dope Don't Sell Itself'(13:02). Inspired by the NBA Trade Deadline, the trio play the role of music general managers, trading rappers from label to label and mapping out the next few months for their artist(20:37). Industry Shit with Vance focuses on a website that stole thousands of discographies and turned them into NFTs(44:39). Plus much more.


This week's music in order played is Saba "an Interlude Called 'Circus'," BEAM "30mgs," Hala "Feels Like Yesterday" and S.A.F.E. "By My Side."

Episode 93 | "Fuck Joe Rogan"

A sullen, friendless Taj plays 10 tracks.

Episode 107.5 | "A Mix Episode"

Following the release of 'Wasteland', Taj calls Brent Faiyaz Ben Simmons,  sparking a passionate Brent talk(0:40). Vance blushes over GloRilla's recent signing to Yo Gotti's CMG(31:13). How much do allegations factor into your listening(37:02)? A quarterly Doja Cat cancellation update(41:41) + much more!


This week's music in order played is TheRealKilamm "How Brent Faiyaz Sings," August 08 ft. Joji "What We Used To Be," kankan "don't @ me," and Z Money ft. Valee' "Risk."

Episode 109 | "Brent Simmons"

The best SZA 'SOS' review of all SZA 'SOS' reviews(0:21). Taj questions what 2023 will look like for Gunna after recent developments in YSL's RICO case(16:50). Chance attacks the ethics of GloRilla's assistant inquiry — Vance broadens the conversation to the music industry as a whole(30:04). More reviews: Little Simz 'NO THANK YOU' and Ab-Soul 'Herbert'(47:06). Plus much more!


This week's music in order played is Homixide Gang "Drakon!," Abby Jasmine "Stay With Me," Luh Tyler "Back Flippin," and Highway "By Myself."

Episode 125 | "GloRilla's Assistant"

The inaugural Heardys (?) year-end episode is here and the trio kicks it episode by ranking the year's top projects in rap(17:46) and other genres(3:09). Vance hosts the award section of the year-end recap, announcing winners for Rap Rookie of the Year, R&B Rookie of the Year, Rap MVP, R&B MVP, Song of the Year, and NBA Youngboy Project of the Year(31:36). Plus, what's the biggest takeaway from 2022(46:52)?


This week's music in order played is TiaCorine "FreakyT," Ojerime "Local," Destroy Lonely "Louvre," and Kenny Beats "Eternal."

Episode 126 | "The Heardys"

Chance takes a Daniel Caesar-inspired victory lap, following the release of "Let Me Go" and "Do You Like Me?" (1:10). The trio attempt to make sense of Travis Scott's 'Utopia' x Cactus Jack rollout plan, while reviewing the latest from Don Toliver(11:49). Taj and Chance have high praise for Kelela's 'Raven' and talk extended gaps between albums(21:15). Plus much more!

This week's music in order played is ZelooperZ "Whitney Hueston," Dr.Bushman "Govy," Kelela "On The Run," and MAVI "HARRIET."

Episode 129 | "Daniel Caesar"

Chance wastes no time calling Don Toliver's 'Love Sick' mid(0:00). The trio go from "mid" to "excellent" projects, reviewing the latest from Kali Uchis(10:45), Yeat(28:29), and Jordan Ward(40:14). Vance and Taj question the lack of healthy competition in music at the moment (19:04). And the day is here -- each co-host has to one artist from their label(46:06). Plus more!


This week's music in order reviewed and played is Don Toliver "Do It Right", Genia "Introducing," Ayilla "Ain't Easy," and Lil Marty 400 "Five Guys."

Episode 130 | "Raphouse TV"

Why is no one talking about the new 6lack album (1:38)? After the release of 'Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale' and episode 1 of 'Rap Caviar Presents...', Vance says there's a crucial, missing project in Tyler, the Creator's discography (8:45). Chance and Taj are confused by Chlöe's debut album (22:00). This week's industry shit dives into how social pressure mixed with streaming places artist's and labels at the mercy of fans (30:42). Plus much more!

This week's music in order played is GBM BabyG "Sticks," BlakeIANA "Bing Bong," Chlöe "Pray It Away" Rejjie Snow "Mirrors," Real Boston Richey "Trapping & Finessing", and "Billy Lemos "12:34 am,"

Episode 132 | "ASTROWORLD Deluxe"

Chance calls Daniel Caesar "S-tier," "generational" and a "superstar" — not everyone agrees (1:00). Is 2023 the year albums die? Not everyone agrees (27:02). After the release of "Search & Rescue," Taj compares Drake to a great TV show and asks "when should the show end?" Not everyone agrees (43:50). Plus much more.

This week's music in order played is 454 "Tales From The Hood," Coco & Clair Clair "U + Me," SAFE "Downtown Freestyle" and Rae Stremmurd "Origami (Hotties)."

Episode 133 | "Logan Roy of Rap"

Fresh off the release of his latest EP, 'Cascade', singer/songwriter Kyle Lux joins this week's episode to talk what it takes to bring a project to life. Things start with a deep dive into Kyle's years-long journey to make 'Cascade' (2:30). Vance pivots the convo to the creative process at large, which leads to the question of how does one start their magnum opus (21:09)? The episode wraps up with everyone joining forces to make an actual project, a 10-track playlist featuring Kyle and some of his inspirations.

This week's music in order played is: Kyle Lux "Casual Encounters," "Like Me," "Wonderful," and "Lightyear."

Episode 135 | "Making A Project" with Kyle Lux

Is mainstream Gunna done (0:45)? Vance and Taj speculate on a Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem collab project and whether or not their latest track adds to the years-long Drake beef (10:18). Vance thinks Latto has found her lane with "Put It On Da Floor Again" (17:25), and Chance fears Da Baby nostalgia (22:36). Which version of Summer Walker is the best version of Summer Walker: Neo Soul Summer, R&B Superstar or both (33:01)? Plus much more.

This week's music in order played is Gunna "Bread & Butter," K4ci "Hennessy," 4kmicheal "Miss The Rain," and DEUCEWORLD "2:22"

Episode 136 | "Tricked Me"

The back-to-back releases of Gunna's 'a Gift & a Curse' and Young Thug's 'BUSINESS IS BUSINESS' leaves the trio split (0:20). The state of Rap in 2023 takes over the rest of the pod, with topics like XXL's 2023 Freshman class (25:40), viral tweets about Sexyy Redd, Biggie and Ye (30:05), and Coi Leray's sample-filled new album, 'Coi'(38:52).

This week's music in order played is Oodaredevil "Kimjun," Jenn Carter "Fetty," and Navy Blue "22!"

Episode 138 | "Not Business"

Travis Scott 'UTOPIA' review (1:20) and what is his place in Hip-Hop if he's not "the rage guy?" From Chance's label to Vance's label, the return of J Hus with 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard' stirs up classic talk (21:08). Taj explains why he thinks the touring dominance of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake may spell doom for middle-class artists (31:22). One year of Ice Spice and the story of how Drake revived Lil Yachty's career through the power of friendship close out the episode(49:47).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is J Hus "Nice Body," LEE. "Kontrol" and Tommy Richman "30 Til Midnight."

Episode 140 | "Brand Safe Kanye"

With the year 2/3 completed, who are some of the frontrunners for Rap MVP, R&B MVP, Rap Rookie of the Year, and R&B Rookie of the Year (0:50)? The trio reviews the latest new music from Brent Faiyaz & Coco Jones (19:25), Hardrock (26:43), and Fridayy (30:41). Taj attempts to debunk Spotify's Monthly Listener stat (40:04). And in true UNHEARD fashion, a topic that got swept under — YouTube teaming up with UMG to launch a Music AI incubator — gets dissected (45:38). Plus much more scattered throughout!

This week's music in order played is Veeze "How Tf I'm Rookie," Vayda "Asap," Olivia Dean "Dive," and YTB FATT "Get Back."

Episode 141 | "The Face of R&B"

Vance starts this week's episode with a question most people have probably never considered: Is globalization in music a good thing(4:04)? Inspired by a viral tweet, the trio lists classics that aren't universally regarded as classics but should be(13:33). What should fans look forward to ahead of Teezo Touchdown's debut album and Lancey Foux's first project post "MMM HMM" (22:19)? Plus much much more.

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Deuceworld "visions²," Teezo Touchdown "You Thought," and Flee "SHUT UP."

Episode 142 | "Is Globalization Good?"

Great music talk — just listen. Or don't. (please do).

Episode 143 | "Recovering Doja Cat Fan"

Vance kicks off the return pod by disavowing the industry in favor of his ears while critiquing the latest from Yeat, '2093' (2:00). The trio comes to a consensus on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' (14:25). Wait, what's going on with the YSL case (26:13)? The episode wraps with the introduction of a new segment Club Chay Chay, as Chance leads the way on navigating the first Spotify Classics list (40:29).

Music in order played is Lancey Foux "No Intro," Fredo Bang "Not My Ho/Keep It PimpN," Hook "How I Felt," and Loe Shimmy "Murda Dance."

Episode 144 | "Yeat, Ye & YSL"

Episode 144 | "Yeat, Ye & YSL"

4batz is one of the most talked about artists of 2024, but what does that really mean (1:43)? The Omah Lay situation (21:03). Can an album be a 10/10 with no skips (28:14)? Club Chay Chay goes diamond, as Chance leads the way on revisiting Drake's 2011 album 'Take Care'(36:49). Industry Shit forces the trio to pick a side: Beyoncé or songwriters (53:34). 

This week's music in order played is Erika de Casier "Believe It," Qendresa "2 Much," Omah Lay "Damn," and Isaiah Falls "Florida Baby" and Tskinz "Selling Dreams"

Episode 145 | "4batz Case Study"

The third annual label draft is here, filled with trades, reaches, steals, and predictions of which artists will make 2024.


Music in order played is Draft Day "ON THE RISE," skaiwater "run," Headie One "Socials," YTB Fatt "Secrets."

Episode 146 | "The 2024 UNHEARD Label Draft"

A State of Rap Address kicks off this week's episode, with the trio highlighting three subsets they see propping up the genre: Sexy Drill, Odecore, Independent lyricists (1:11). Reviews on the latest from Faye Webster (27:28), Ariana Grande (37:03), Schoolboy Q (48:23), and BashfortheWorld (52:25). Was 4batz signing to OVO a good move (1:00:12)? Plus much more!

This week's music in order played was Cash Cobain's "Fisherr," MIKE's "On Good," BashfortheWorld's "Face Card," and Faye Webster's "Wanna Quit All the Time."

Episode 147 | "Rap's Life Rafts"

Episode 148 starts with rave reviews on the latest from Sexyy Red, Tierra Whack, Lazer Dim 700 and PartyNextDoor (2:56). Those rave reviews beget the question: is there reason to be suspicious towards all of the much good music being released at a time when so many music industry professionals are being laid off (14:38)? This week's Club Chay Chay sets the table for Future & Metro Boomin's upcoming double album by revisiting Future's first installation of his classic back-to-back album run in 2017 (37:07).

Episode 148 | "Savannah James Cosign"

The trio wastes no time discussing the Future + Metro Boomin + Kendrick Lamar + Drake-sized elephant in the room (0:50). From beef to reviews, the latest from Future & Metro Boomin (17:42), Tyla (21:21), and SiR (42:32) share the spotlight throughout the episode. Did Karrahboo fumble her momentum (27:31)? The episode is wrapped up with a trip to Club Chay Chay where Drake and Future's 2015 project 'What A Time To Be Alive' is the topic of discussion (32:30).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Leon Thomas "Treasure In The Hills," Ojerime "2 Much Pride" & TraviS & Elzzz "Blockbuster."

Episode 149 | "Like He Pac"

We're sorry. Sorry for pushing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' review to so late in the episode (1:02:34). Sorry for not thinking too highly of the latest from Bryson Tiller (50:50) and Concrete Boys (56:05). Sorry for using the term "Q1" when looking back on the first three months of music in 2024 (27:53). And most importantly, we want to apologize for starting Episode 150 off by talking about a beef that one side doesn't want to be in (2:41).

UNHEARD songs in order played this episode is Real Slummy "Minding My Business", serpentwithfeet "Safe Word," and Remi Wolf "Cinderella."

Episode 150 | "Chin Out"

[AI Generated Episode Description] On the latest explosive UNHEARD episode, the cohosts are fiercely divided over Drake's latest gambit: employing AI in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and the rap world. Is it cutting-edge or just cringeworthy (0:37)? Up next, they dive deep into Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You'—what's the verdict (24:20)? The action takes a deep look into the music industry when Vance leads the way in defining line between superfandom and standom , following the release of an AI-generated Playboi Carti album and UMG's bold new strategy reveal (39:23).

This week's music in order played is Paco Panama's "Rap Shit Easy," Nascent & Orion Sun's "Big Brown Eyes" & CLIP's "Lowkey."

Episode 151 | "Where's Kendrick?"

Come for the beef (0:00), stay for the PARTYNEXTDOOR catalog deep dive (17:55), JT cheat code explanation (47:31), and theory on how paid promo is leading to the colonization of Hip Hop (1:10:49).

This week's music in order played is Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby," PARTYNEXTDOOR "Bad Intentions," Normani "1:59," and Hardrock "Clear The Store."

Episode 152 | "Real Hate"

Retired Aubrey angel, Chance relives the rough past week from the perspective of an OVO fan (0:38). Vance gears the conversation toward the future, posing the question of whether Drake should pull a Michael Jordan and hang it up for a year or two (23:48). New music reviews on Tommy Richman's breakthrough single "Million Dollar Baby," (37:20) 4batz's 'u made me a st4r' (41:05) and Charlotte Day Wilson's 'Cyan Blue' (53:00). 

This week's UNHEARD artists played in order is MIKE "On God," Charlotte Day Wilson "Money," and Kacy Hill "Here I Am"

Episode 153 | "Sincerely, Aubrey"

Young Thug's RICO case is the longest trial in Georgia state history — this week's episode starts by breaking down the past two years of the case and its impact (1:23). From Young Thug to one of his former proteges, the podcast pivots to Gunna's latest project 'One of Wun' (15:41). After years of delays, Chief's Keefs 'Almighty So 2' is finally here and sparks talks on the most underrated discographies in music (37:40).

This week's UNHEARDs in order played is Kilo "Maybe We Could" and Bashfortheworld "Cookout."

Episode 154 | "Gunna Type Beats"

The word of this episode is "unethical," and what better subject to kick things off than a review of Ian's debut project "Valedictorian" (2:12)? Ethics come into question again when Vance breaks down how Spotify is skipping out on paying artists over $150 million in royalties (28:26). While reviewing Rapsody's "Please Don't Cry", Taj poses the question: if a classic album drops and the masses never hear it is it really a classic (46:48)? This week's Club Chay Chay pays tribute to a project that sparked Chance's love for R&B, 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke' (1:04:57).

Episode 155 | "Ian Think Pieces"

After a week off and a boycott of Thanksgiving, UNHEARD returns right where it left off, burning bridges. Episode 42 starts with critiques of Complex's top-50 album rankings(0:40), which leads to Taj questioning just how good is Lil Baby's My Turn is and how much COVID-19 helped his 2020(7:05). Vance breaks down the situation between Chance the Rapper and his manager(17:55), and Chance walks the podcast through the mismanagements of Saweetie and Teyana Taylor(26:20). Chance is outraged over Jack Harlow's album cover, and the hypocrisy of Spotify Wrapped is called out(34:50). Plus much more! This week's music played in order is Mario Judah "Bih Yah", Guwap Dashh "Anger Issues", Chief Keef x Mike Will Made-It "Status", and NBA Youngboy x Rich The Kid "Rings On".

Episode 42 | "Black Friends"

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