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31 year old genre bender Teezo Touchdown is here with his debut studio release! The Texas native is known for his creative production and interesting vocals, which combined in to some of the most unique music coming out right now. Will his creative ventures pay off, solidifying him at the face of the new generation (31 btw) OR will he be ridiculed and bullied by a bunch of motherfuckers who have no musical ability at all? 

Find out in our review of Teezo Touchdown's, "How Do You Sleep at Night?" 

Date Recorded: September 20th, 2023

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On this jolly festive episode of 808s & Cold Takes, we have fun games, gifts, and lots of drinking in store for you joyous people so sit down in your chairs, lay down in your beds, sit in your cars, or do whatever the f*$k you want! Tune in to this Rudolph of an episode from us here at 808s & Cold Takes. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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It's here! After all this time, we finally present our on camera debut. Thank you all for the support, we really appreciate it. For our first episode, we sat down with Arizona artists and friends of the show Yuhng Haze & Z. Lew. They talk about their upbringing, musical stylings, and much more!

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Ever since we began this podcast, the only goal we set for ourselves was to create a safe space for us to share our love for music. As of right now we’re 100 episodes in and it's been almost three years since the first episode, doing exactly what we intended to do and more.

To anyone who has listened to our content whether it was from the beginning or if you’re just listening for the first time, all of us from 808’s & Cold Takes would like to give a special thank you for being along this journey with us.

Date Recorded: 3/20/2021 - 12/17/2023

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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.

Check out Drake’s Music: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/DrakeOfficial 

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Former child TV star turned pop star sensation is BACK with her second studio album, "GUTS". In an attempt to follow the success of her first album, "SOUR", Olivia does her best to bring the hits as well as the angsty teen energy that was really the whole charm of her debut. 

To no one's surprise, the former Bizaardvark cast member delivers one of the biggest pop albums of the year, and continues to push her agenda for one of the most popular up and coming artists of our generation.

Joining us on today’s episode is returning guest, Talia Polk!

Here is our review of Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore major label album, GUTS.

Date Recorded: September 13th, 2023

Check out music from Olivia Rodrigo: 

https://www.youtube.com/@OliviaRodrigo 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1McMsnEElThX1knmY4oliG?si=huvMQf0NTHaUGb-X7YMNbg 

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Arizona phenomenon and friend of the show Yuhng Haze has blessed us with his first full length LP "Home Security". Bringing his vibrant energy and uncanny charm to the next level, the youthfulness that we have crazed about so many times is put on full display for listeners as they dive into this beautifully produced project. Along with his own incredible performance, he brought in some incredible features from Beccaissleeping, Jelani Imani, papichuloteej, as well as other friend of the show and local sex symbol Z. Lew.

Joining us on this episode is returning guest and long-time friend, Johan Rodriguez!

Here is our review of Yuhng Haze's first full length album, Home Security.

Date Recorded: September 5th, 2023

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Kicking off the first episode of our “From the Archives” series, we review Jack Harlow’s surprise drop album that dropped in April of this year, Jackman. With only 10 tracks, a 24 minute run-time, and no features, Jackman serves as the follow-up album to his commercial 2022 major label album, Come Home the Kids Miss You. 

Also joining us on this episode is returning guest, Callie Claridge, and new guest Kenna Despain! 

Here is our review of Jack Harlow’s 2023 album, Jackman.

Date Recorded: April 30th, 2023

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Since introducing themselves to the world with BOY ANONYMOUS in 2021, Louie Pastel and Felix otherwise known as Paris Texas have released their very first studio album, MID AIR. Known for their rock-influenced production and effortlessly fun flows mixed with thought-provoking material - this project also features the likeness of Kenny Mason and Teezo Touchdown. Their talents are on full display with this 16-track project, and this album is simply just a taste of their full potential.

Also in this episode - the OFFICIAL introduction of our new member of 808’s and Cold Takes: Mateo Valdez. Join us in giving him a warm welcome!

Here is our review of Paris Texas’ debut album, MID AIR.

Date Recorded: August 6th, 2023

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Having been almost 5 years since the release of Astroworld, Travis Scott returns to the spotlight this year with his highly anticipated follow up, Utopia. Showcasing tons of features from the likes of The Weeknd, Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyoncé, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Teezo Touchdown, Rob49, Yung Lean, and many more! 

Joining us again on today's episode is our good friend and fellow music connoisseur, Mateo Valdez.    

Here is our review of Travis Scott’s fourth studio album, UTOPIA. 

Date Recorded: August 3rd, 2023

Check out Travis Scott’s Music: 

https://www.youtube.com/@TravisScottXX 

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With 2023 being already halfway over, we gather today to share our thoughts on our favorite albums, favorite songs, favorite beats, favorite features, and favorite concerts of 2023 so far! 

Joined by our good friend and returning guest, Mateo Valdez, today’s episode is filled with plenty of laughs and shout outs to some dope new music! 

Date Recorded: June 2nd, 2023. 

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Arizona collective S.A.M.N X are local artists and friends of the show who time and time again prove to be one of the best groups doing it out in the valley. Their unique sound and talents are on full display with their most recent project "Ghetto". 

Each member brings their talents together to create some of the most creative ideas and hard ass songs you'll hear all year!

Here is our review of S.A.M.N X’s new studio album, Ghetto.   

Date Recorded: April 26th, 2023. 

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https://www.youtube.com/@samnx979 

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Singer/songwriter supergroup boygenius has returned for their official debut album: the record! Released on March 31st, the record is their first release since their self-titled EP in 2018. 

Formed by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, boygenius is a combination of the different styles brought by each of the singer/songwriter’s respective solo careers. Throughout their music, the trio trades verses and share their stories of friendship, heartbreak, and self reflection. 

Here is our review of boygenius’s debut studio album, the record.   

Date Recorded: April 26th, 2023. 

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https://www.youtube.com/@xboygeniusx 

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Seattle-proud music extraordinaire Macklemore, known for his Grammy Award winning album "The Heist" from 2012 (a collaborative effort with producer Ryan Lewis), gives us a glimpse into what his life has been like these past few years. His second solo project since he disbanded from longtime partner Ryan Lewis, "BEN" is an album of true life stories, genre bending tracks, and a plethora of features spanning anywhere from NLE Choppa to The Dance Monkey Lady. Hip-hop's favorite white boy is back after a 5 year hiatus with the delivery of what will go down as one of the albums of all time. Check out our review of Macklemore's "BEN". 

Here is our review of Macklemore’s new studio album, PORTALS.   

Date Recorded: April 23rd, 2023. 

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Tumblr era Crybaby singer/songwriter, Melanie Martinez, released her latest album “Portals” in March of this year. This album shows the change in sound she’s developing that is unlike her previous albums “K-12,” and “Crybaby,” or her EP “After School.” 

In this new project, Melanie Martinez declares her previous character, Crybaby, dead and starts a new chapter with a fairy grunge aesthetic with dark pop songs. Each song has a unique sound that transports the listeners into this new era from the alt-pop age to this new pop-rock version of the artist. 

With Portals, Martinez is telling her story of a creature between Earth and the afterlife and explores toxic relationships, self exploration, and life and death itself.

Here is our review of Melanie Martinez’s third studio album, PORTALS.   

Date Recorded: April 23rd, 2023.

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100 gecs are a musical duo that took the internet by storm with their explosive debut album, 1000 gecs, back in 2019. However you might want to describe their sound, you can often hear elements of electronic, pop, metal, dubstep, ska, etc. 

Whether the attention they’ve garnered over the last few years has been positive or negative, Laura Les & Dylan Brady have quickly risen to become massive internet sensations and have made their mark on our generation.  

Their newest release, 10,000 gecs, sees both members returning for more cranked up and explosive tracks featuring some of the wildest production you’ll hear this year. 

Here is our review of 100 gecs’s second studio album, 10,000 gecs.   

Date Recorded: March 31st, 2023.

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Underground rap trailblazer JPEGMAFIA and underground rap legend Danny Brown have released some of the most forward thinking and simultaneously most bizarre records in hip hop’s history. Their reputation for their “out of left-field” production choices (with JPEG’s production usually being 100% done by himself) and unorthodox delivery has garnered them critical acclaim and very dedicated fanbases. 

On SCARING THE HOES, JPEGMAFIA has taken the reins on production and the album features one guest appearance from redveil. Having been over three years since Danny Brown’s last studio album, the anticipation for this record has been high since its announcement. 

Here is our review of JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown’s collaborative studio album, SCARING THE HOES.   

Date Recorded: March 31st, 2023.

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Hey guys! First of all, we want to give a huge thanks to all who listen to this podcast. Maxx, Los, and Brayden are currently finishing our new recording studio and will be brining back the usual album review content along with many more new segments!  

As per usual, things have been getting busy with our lives that can get in the way of us being able to record and produce this show, but we promise that we are definitely not stopping anything and will be back to normal very soon.   

We all appreciate your patience so much and are very excited to announce newer and bigger things in the near future in regards to the brand of 808's & Cold Takes and our future content.

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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. 

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

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

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JID is an Atlanta based rapper/singer who has positioned himself as one of the most unique and cutting edge hip hop artists of our generation. Whether it’s his constantly evolving flows or his innovative production choices, JID has quickly ascended to become the most critically acclaimed and respected artist on J. Cole’s Dreamville record label. With his last official studio release (DiCaprio 2) being released all the way back in 2018, the hype for JID’s next full-length project had been built on years of anticipation. 

Finally released in August of 2022, JID has returned with The Forever Story. The album features the likes of 21 Savage, Baby Tate, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Lil Wayne, Johnta Austin, Ravyn Lenae, Eryn Allen Kane, and frequent collaborators such as Kenny Mason & EARTHGANG. 

Joining us today are our good friends and fellow music connoisseurs, Henry Warwick and Johan Rodriguez! Here is our review of JID’s third studio album, The Forever Story.   

Date Recorded: August 29th, 2022. 

Check out JID’s Music: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIRbOw46MsbycRc1N5x4g 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6U3ybJ9UHNKEdsH7ktGBZ7?si=KZ4BjD7QQLqaepu_8Uvy1Q 

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