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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kendrick Lamar’s latest album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, black trauma and Auntie Diaries.

Demar’s rating: 8
Adriel’s rating: 8.5

The Love List: Father Time, N95, United in Grief, Rich Spirit, Savior, Silent Hill

P.S. That Sampha hook on Father Time tho!

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Jack Harlow’s latest album ‘Come Home the Kids Miss You’, whiteness in hip hop and Drake passing the torch. Later the duo gives their thoughts on Kenrick Lamar’s latest single ‘The Heart Part 5’ (01:04:00).

Demar’s rating: 6
Adriel’s rating: 6.5

The Love List:
Churchill Downs, Like a Blade of Grass, Young Harleezy, Side Piece (After the beat switch)


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This week Demar and Adriel talk about Luna Li’s debut album ‘Duality’, her pristine production and how established already is.

Demar’s rating: 9.5

Adriel’s rating: 8

The Love List: Silver Into Rain, What You’re Thinking, Flower, Star Stuff

P.S. R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G., it's the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing.

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This week Demar and Adriel review Conway the Machine’s latest album ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’, its off-kilter production and the other side of gang life. Then the duo talk Euphoria, Dominic Fike’s appearance and their thoughts on the show overall. (54:25)

Demar’s rating: 7
Adriel’s rating: 8.5

The Love List: Piano Love, Stressed, So Much More, Drumwork

P.S. Fexi Forever

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Yeat’s latest album ‘2 Alivë’, its genre, lack of hooks and Yeat’s delivery

Demar’s rating: 6
Adriel’s rating: 4.5

The Love List: Rackz on më, Doublë, Outsidë, Still Countin

P.S. Euphoria finale episode next week!
P.P.S. That bell!


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This week Demar and Adriel review $not’s third studio album ‘Ethereal’, scatterbrained production and non-existent cohesion

Demar’s rating: 4
Adriel’s rating: 6

The Love List: Halle Berry, How U Feel, EYE EYE EYE, high IQ


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This week Demar and Adriel review Saba’s sophomore album ‘Few Good Things’, its sunny Sunday production and reminiscing

Demar’s rating: 6.5

Adriel’s rating: 7.5

The Love List: One Way or Every N***a With a Budget, Come My Way, Still, If I Had a Dollar, 2012

P.S. Happy Anniversary to Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Fuck the World’

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This week Demar and Adriel review Rich Brian’s second EP ‘Brightside’, his witty lyrics and his wide range of influences.

Demar’s rating: 7.5
Adriel’s rating: 5

The Love List: New Tooth, Lagoon, Getcho Mans


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This week Demar and Adriel review Cordae’s second studio album ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’, Nas’ influence on his work and where Cordae fits in hip hop today.

Demar’s rating: 6.5
Adriel’s rating: 6.5

The Love List: Shiloh’s Intro, Champagne Glasses, Westlake High, Chronicles

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This week Demar and Adriel review The Weeknd’s fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’, the idea of a new trilogy and the importance of Jim Carey. Then the duo briefly discusses Gunna’s third studio album ‘DS4Ever’ and why they’ll probably never review his music (59:25).

Demar’s rating: 8.5

Adriel’s rating: 6.5

The Love List: I Heard You’re Married, Is The Someone Else, Sacrifice, Out of Time, Best Friends, Gasoline, Take My Breath

P.S. Tell us Sacrifice and Out of Time aren’t Michael Jackson tracks! Those hooks!

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Adriel has finally cleared health and safety protocols. This week he and Demar count down their top 10 albums of 2021. This year has been an explosion of music, with albums put on ice thawing out and burgeoning young talent, it’s been one of the best years for music in recent history. Everyone from Drake to PinkPantheress dropped new projects this year and it’s led to the hardest list the duo has ever constructed. First, hear the Demar and Adriel trade-off their 10-6 (00:03:30 ), then their top 5’s (00:29:15), finally honourable mentions and EP’s (01:00:30).


PS:
Demar’s top 10:
1. Vince Staples – Vince Staples
2. Collapsed in Sunbeams – Arlo Parks
3. When Smoke Rises - Mustafa
4. An Evening With Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic
5. Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, the Creator
6. To Hell with it – PinkPantheress
7. Planet Her – Doja Cat
8. Scenic Drive – Khalid
9. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert – Little Simz
10. King’s Disease II – Nas

Adriel’s Top 10:
1. The Offseason – J. Cole
2. Mother – Cleo Sol
3. Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler the Creator
4. Collapsed in Sunbeams – Arlo Parks
5. An Evening with Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic
6. Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan
7. We’re Alone in this Together – Dave
8. Sometimes I Introvert – Little Simz
9. CHOMP 2 – Russ
10. DO NOT LISTEN – Brent Faiyaz

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Roddy Ricch’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Live Life Fast’, his new subject matter and what his core fans think he is versus what everyone else thinks he is.

Demar’s rating: 5.5
Adriel’s rating: 7

The Love List: paid my dues, moved to miami, crash the party, hibachi

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Russ’ latest studio album ‘Chomp 2’, it’s gaps in lyricism, legendary features and producers.

Demar’s rating: 4.5
Adriel’s rating: 8.5

The Love List: Faith, Note To Self, Top of the World, Get It

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kahlid’s latest EP ‘Scenic Drive’, his Usher-ness and his relationship with cars.
Demar’s rating: 9
Adriel’s rating: 8.5
** NO SKIPS**
The Love List: All I feel is Rain, Present, Scenic Drive, Voicemail, Open, Brand New

P.S. QUIN’s vocals on Brand New are so elegant! Her exchanges with Khalid are otherworldly.

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, who they think will win and who they want to win each category.

Timestamps:

Record Of The Year ( 00:02:23 )
Album of the Year ( 00:09:00 )
Song of the Year (00:14:30 )
Best New Artist ( 00:18:35 )
Best Pop Solo Performance ( 00:20:50 )
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (00:24:25 )
Best Pop Vocal Album ( 00:27:25 )
Best R&B Performance (00:30:25 )
Best R&B Album ( 00:33:30 )
Best Rap Performance ( 00:36:15 )
Best Melodic Rap Performance ( 00:41:35 )
Best Rap Song ( 00:47:55)
Best Rap Album ( 00:51:55 )

P.S. Shoutout to our biggest snubs: Vince Staples, Arlo Parks, Dave and Unknown T

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Adele’s fourth studio album “30”, her artistic imitations and cold confidence.

Demar’s rating: 7

Adriel’s rating: 7

The Love List: Woman Like Me, To Be Loved, Love Is A Game, Easy On Me, All Night Parking

P.S. Those vocals on To Be Loved and Love Is A Game tho!

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Silk Sonic’s debut album “An Evening with Silk Sonic”, Silk Sonic’s unbelievable chemistry and 70’s revivalism.

Demar’s rating: 9
Adriel’s rating: 9.5

*NO SKIPS*
The Love List: Leave The Door Open, After Last Night, Skate, 777, Smokin Out The Window
P.S. This album has gotta be the ✨aesthetic✨ of the year

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ed Sheeran’s fifth studio album “=”, it’s dated sound and how it’ll be the soundtrack to every department store.
Demar’s rating: 2.5
Adriel’s rating: 4
The Love List: 2Step, Leave Your Life
P.S. 2020’s might have left Ed Sheeran behind

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s compilation album “Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam Vol. 1” and the melding of sports, culture and music.

Demar’s rating: 7
Adriel’s rating: 6

The Love List: Everything Different, Waves, Bestie, No Thank You, Gotta Have It

P.S. This might be the greatest NBA-rap album of all-time

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss PinkPantheress’ debut mixtape “to hell with it”, what genre of music she makes and whether she’s the new sad girl.
Demar’s rating: 8.5
Adriel’s rating: 7.5

**NO SKIPS**

The Love List: Passion, Just For Me, Nineteen, I must apologize

P.S. We know Just For Me has its own music video but this Tik Tok and many others draw much are much more engaging visuals:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8hqNAGS/

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