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Depending on what you consider the definition of an album or mixtape or studio playlist is.. For All The Dogs is the 8th solo studio album from Drake? 9th studio album?  Irrelevant. 

Toronto’s own Aubrey Graham, better known to the world as Drake, has been doing everything he possibly can to stay on top of the music industry. Seemingly dropping at least one to two projects a year for the last four years in a row, AND publishing his own poetry book “Titles Ruin Everything”, Drake has been showing no signs of loosening his grip on mainstream hip hop and mainstream pop music. In 2023, he’s throwing himself back into the fold with his newest studio album, For All The Dogs. 

With 23 tracks (not counting the extra 6 tracks that just dropped last week), and the cover art provided by his own son Adonis, For All The Dogs fills its 1 hour and 25 minute run-time with loads of wavy production and features ranging from popular newcomers (Yeat, Sexyy Red, Teezo Touchdown) and some more familiar names (21 Savage, J. Cole, SZA, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, Lil Yachty). 

Joining us on today’s episode is returning guest and honorary 808’s member, Johan Rodriguez!

Here is our review of Drake’s 2023 full length studio album, For All The Dogs. 

Date Recorded: October 10th, 2023.

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https://music.apple.com/us/artist/drake/271256 

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Rap sensation Cordae's conversation takes a serious turn as he addresses the unfortunate situation of Gunna being in jail, shedding light on the realities faced by artists in the industry. Cordae concludes by sharing the valuable advice he received from J. Cole, offering listeners a glimpse into the wisdom and mentorship that has shaped his budding career. This episode exemplifies Cordae's determination, authenticity, and dedication to his craft. Fans of Cordae and those intrigued by the music industry's inner workings alike will find this episode of Club Shay Shay to be very thought-provoking.

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Rap sensation Cordae's conversation takes a serious turn as he addresses the unfortunate situation of Gunna being in jail, shedding light on the realities faced by artists in the industry. Cordae concludes by sharing the valuable advice he received from J. Cole, offering listeners a glimpse into the wisdom and mentorship that has shaped his budding career. This episode exemplifies Cordae's determination, authenticity, and dedication to his craft. Fans of Cordae and those intrigued by the music industry's inner workings alike will find this episode of Club Shay Shay to be very thought-provoking.

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Rapper and Trap Legend, Gucci Mane sat down with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian to talk about his new album, Breath of Fresh Air. He talked about the album being something different from what he used to talk about. He wants people to know it’s cool to have a wife, cool to go out and eat dinner and not shoot ‘em up all of the time. Gucci also talked about the new collaborations he had for this album, like J. Cole. He said they have been talking since the pandemic and were trying to get in the studio together and make a record but it took some time for it to happen. Gucci Mane also speaks about his personal life transitioning to where he was in 2006 and to where he is today being a family man and a husband. All of that and much more with Gucci Mane and The Morning Hustle with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian. 

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FOR ALL THE DOGS - So nennt Drake sein 8. Studioalbum. Und der Name soll Programm sein. Groß kündigt er ein Album für seine OG Fans an - "Für Fans des alten Drake!".  Entsprechend hoch sind die Erwartungen für das Album, das eines der größten Rap Alben dieses Jahres werden soll.

Doch kann Drake diesen hohen Erwartungen gerecht werden und ein neues Rap Classic liefern? Die Feature List ist stacked und 23 Songs mit 1,5h Songmaterial geben viel zu besprechen. Dann aber fallen die ersten Bewertungen größtenteils schlecht aus und viele Fans geben sich auf Twitter und Instagram enttäuscht.

Wir, die Mp2Boys, werfen einen kurzen Blick auf das Album und wollen klären, ob wir ein solides Album bekommen haben oder ob die schlechten Bewertungen vielleicht doch begründet sind..

Außerdem diskutieren wir noch kurz über die Entwicklung Alben immer länger zu machen und mit Songs voll zustopfen. 

Chris Brown sits down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay for a conversation that spans both the entertainment and sports worlds. Chris shares stories from his Grammy-winning career such as going on tour with Beyoncé, writing music for Rihanna and not being able to perform at the Grammys. Shannon can’t let Chris on without talking sports; Chris talks Zion Williamson’s girl problems, gives advice to Ja Morant, reveals if he's a better basketball player than J. Cole, and Kyrie Irving being his favorite basketball player.

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Chris Brown sits down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay for a conversation that spans both the entertainment and sports worlds. Chris shares stories from his Grammy-winning career such as going on tour with Beyoncé, writing music for Rihanna and not being able to perform at the Grammys. Shannon can’t let Chris on without talking sports; Chris talks Zion Williamson’s girl problems, gives advice to Ja Morant, reveals if he's a better basketball player than J. Cole, and Kyrie Irving being his favorite basketball player.

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Get ready to be inspired as Sur Jazz and DJ King Rico take you on a journey through their progression in the music industry. Discover how these two met through their work with the GRAMMY U program in college and how that experience paved the way for their success as artists and producers. In this episode, Sur Jazz shares his personal experiences and insights, including going on a world tour with Harry Mack, finding his "why," and the importance of community. He emphasizes the power of networking and building relationships that serve you and eliminate those that don't. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a music enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen!

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J. Cole's 'Procrastination' (Broke) is a powerful and thought-provoking track that dives into the thoughts of procrastination and the struggles of staying motivated after success. Inspired by up-and-coming producer Bvtman, the song is vulnerable and honest, and Cole's delivery is both emotional and impactful.  Listen as we share our perspective on this must-listen gem for hip-hop.

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Almost four years after his last record, St. Louis rapper/singer Smino is back with his third studio album, Luv 4 Rent. This is not to say he’s been missing at all from hip hop during the time in between releases. Consistently collabing and appearing on some of the most critically acclaimed rap albums of the last few years is something Smino does with ease alongside his own set of memorable singles.  

Speaking of collaborations, Smino is also a member of multiple Chicago based hip hop groups such as SAVEMONEY, Ghetto Sage, and Pivot Gang. His relevance is not only kept from his constant work ethic, but also his smooth vocal delivery and boundary pushing flows. 

Luv 4 Rent features the likes of J. Cole, Doechii, Fatman Scoop, Cruza, Kal Banx, Lucky Daye, Phoelix, Cory Henry, Ravyn Lenae, Lil Uzi Vert, and reggie. 

Here is our review of Smino’s third studio album, Luv 4 Rent.   

Date Recorded: December 15th, 2022. 

Check out Smino’s Music: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrca1Ll0-Uya6vLP5SECag 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ybINI1qPiFbwDXamRtwxD?si=HVWvcFbiTcaMcGi_uBiqfw 

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/smino/1029511426 

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MLB great Kenny Lofton hops on the show to talk about his childhood, being one of two athletes in history to play in a NCAA basketball Final Four and World Series, the swag he brought to the game of baseball, being featured in a J. Cole song, his NFT projects and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the six-time MLB All-Star and four-time Gold Glove outfielder who had an amazing 17-year career that totaled almost 2,500 hits and 622 stolen bases which ranks 15th all-time in baseball history. Get ready to laugh and be motivated by the success story Lofton shares on this episode of Keep Swinging.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, the brainchild of Knoxville native Ashley Capps, helped pave the way for largescale music events in the United States since its first iteration in 2002. 

After last year's event was canceled – not because of COVID-19, but because of weather – roads on the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee, have been paved, which could help prevent a muddy mess. And that's just the beginning. 

This episode is dedicated to some of those big changes. Whether you are a seasoned Bonnaroovian looking forward to what's new or a Bonna-rookie with no clue what to expect, we have you covered. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

In this episode W & G discuss the new trailer for the Predator prequel Prey, the third episode Obi-Wan Kenobi, the third season premiere of The Boys, and then cap it off with  an in depth review of one of their favorite new movies, Emergency.  Good vibes and good shitting to all.

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In this episode, W & G discuss their relationships with certain substances and activities, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer, and a very exciting announcement from Kendrick Lamar.