Reg And Stone Talk Music!

Whoa people.....has it been 1 year of Reg and Stone? Why yes it has! We wish happy birthday to ourselves before diving into the new Offset album, Father of 4, Solange's weird takeover of BlackPlanet, and new music from Doja Cat + Rico Nasty, plus Lizzo and John Maus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arianna Grande is the last pop star. Literally. This week we talk about thank you, next and the fact that Arianna is single-handedly saving pop music right now. Also, we catch up on Drake's So Far Gone. Also, new music from Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, plus the The Slakadeliqs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We tortured ourselves and watched that 6 hour Grammy performance....for this podcast. Probably the best thing about it is that it wasn’t the trainwreck we feared, but the consistent same trainwreck that we’ve watched for decades. We J Lo's Latin Motown Nights (leave her alone---girl put in work), Drake's appearance, Gambino's win, and everything in between. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We mull on the latest 21 Savage news and break down the clusterfuck that was the Super Bowl. Plus new music from Toro Y Moi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we discuss the legacy of Jay-Z's Blueprint album (and why Kanye is sueing him for it), Cardi-B's post sex moment, and the legacy of your cousin Soulja Boy. Plus, new music from Toro y Moi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coke vs. Pepsi. Mac vs Pc. History has always had storied corporate rivalries and music streaming is no exception. Now that Stone has defected and joined #SpotifyGang, we take a deep dive into the two platforms (and Tidal) and debate which one is the best for music streamers and fans. Plus, we review James Blake's "Assume Form," and whatever the new Future album is supposed to be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That's right......its the 2019 predictions episode! Are pop stars gonna drop 24 track mixtape like rappers? Will rap dominate the video game industry? Does this year mark the end of drug-fueled sad rap? Click play and find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since we can't get tickets to the real thing, we created our own year end musical awards. And it's better than the Grammys (but prob not as good as the American Music Awards lol). Come with us on a journey as we select winners in categories such as Most "A&R-album to Death", and "Misoginyst of the Year". Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I mean they suck, always have sucked, always will suck, and somehow every year they find a NEW way too suck. Their top nominated acts were Drake (who’s called me out in the past for effectively ghetto-izing his pop hits into the hip-hop category), and Lamar who dropped the most Grammy friendly album ever (woke hip-hop jazz with pop hits!) and effectively got locked out of the big categories and banished to hip-hop land with Rick Rawse.And this year's nominees....oh boy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot take reviews on new music from Mariah Carey, Meek Mill, Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975, and IDLES. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reg and Stone put on our cowboy hats and discuss the rise of Country Superstar Kane Brown. The bi-racial star has just completed a sold out tour and a #1 album, but he's still not getting any respect in the industry. Hmm.....wonder, why that is??? Also, we discuss new music from the glorious Leikeli47. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Black Culture has been appropriated since the beginning of time, but actions of Fortnite conversation brings it to a new level. Essentially the game is taking the dances of Milly Rock and Blocky JB and selling as add on mods for millions of dollars, all without compensating the rappers who created them. Black culture drives meme culture, but like always we don’t get to reap the benefit. Also, new music from Anderson.Paak, APRIL + VISTA, and ALLBLACK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Thanksgiving time people, so we discuss the musical milestones we are thankful for in 2018. (Big thanks to Drake for increasing our numbers!. Also, new music from Swizz Beats, Metro Boomin, Freddie Gibbs + Alchemist, and Petite Noir. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we mourn the death of jazz legend Roy Hargrove and speak about the resurgence of the genre. Plus new music from Pink Siifu, Jon Baptiste, and Vince Staples. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So Soundcloud's new artist platform seems sneaky. Deep within the Terms of Service lies restrictive terms, ambiguous payment dates and payout percentages. We discuss why artists continue to get such a short shaft from digital payment providers, and what can be done. Plus, new music by Yves Tumor, Joey Purp, Cloud Nothings, and Deerhunter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week....seems Spotify is the wild wild west of uploads once you get a creator’s account. You can make a look alike artist page, you can upload any music you want (their or yours), and El-P speaks out. Also, the evolution of Frat Rap in the 'woke music' era, and new music from Amerie, Juice Wrld, and Charlotte Adigery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we ask the question.......how did Drake turn his deadbeat dad drama and beef into a teaching moment? Why are we now rallying around Drizzy AGAIN? A quick recap of his appearance on LeBron's show. Plus, new music by Usher and our favorite trap producer Zaytoven, and a spectacular album by Blood Orange. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, while Kanye and your boy Trump were shucking and jiving for the cameras, Congress actually did something good for once and passed the Music Modernization Act. The bill, which is supposed to be the first step in substantially overhauling how royalties are distributed among creatives....but is it too little, too late? Also, new music from Sheck Wes and Armand Hammer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we brush over Kanye's self-destructive weekend, while praying for him to get help. Then, in happier news, we review Wayne's anticipated comeback album, Tha Carter V and were left impressed. Plus, new music from Reason, Jungle, and Danny Swain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ticketmaster is trying to fill up the bag, but they forgot to secure the bag. This week we discuss the ticket giant's alleged collusion with scalpers and debate the future of live music. With arena tickets approaching $200 for nosebleeds we ask.....is going to a concert now just the domain of the 1%? Plus, new music by Young Thug, Lupe Fiasco, Father, and Prophet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.