80z Babies
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
The 80z Babies tackle the latest album from Freddie Gibbs, Soul Sold Separately.
Timestamps:
(0:21) Is it fair to call this his first major label album?(1:57) Don't let the trolls win(3:45) Yinka didn't know how Outlaw would receive the album(4:24) Outlaw feels the high volume of output devalues the art(6:58) Yinka was salty that Couldn't Be Done uses the same sample as his song God Willin'(8:40) Overarching lowlights(9:40) What does Soul Sold Separately even mean? Is the theme even fully explained or explored?(11:15) Does Gibbs offer anything more than just a good sampler platter?(13:25) How much thought did Gibbs put into the lyrics?(14:38) Were the voicemail personalities questionable?(18:27) Overarching highlights(20:50) What is muzak?(22:13) Is Freddie Gibbs the breath control king?(28:47) Track for track analysis(1:02:29) Closing thoughts and album rating
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The 80z Babies do another quick strike "10 Second Take" this time discussion the latest album by Compton, CA emcee Kendrick Lamar. The episode was originally aired on IG Live and remains available on our account @the80zbabies. Let us know in the comments which format you prefer. #80zBabies
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
The 80z Babies wrap another year with their annual end of the year award show - with categories ranging from Album of the Year and '21 Disappearing Acts to Most L's Taken. Who WON this year? Comment with your thoughts. #80zBabies
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
The 80z Babies discuss ELE 2, the latest album from hiphop legend Busta Rhymes. #80zBabies
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The 80z Babies come together to discuss Discovery, the latest musical release from co-host Yinka Diz. The discussion ranges from explaining the concept of the project and how it relates to Tech, how the project came together, and the black STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)programs that it attempts to highlight - including Ciandress Jackson's VictoryLap5k.
Check out https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/VictoryLap5K for more information on the the charity and how you can get involved.
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Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
The 80z Babies examine the new debut album by Jay Electronica released on Friday March 13th, 2020. #BlameCorona
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
The 80z Babies debate whether Add-2's 2019 album Jim Crow - The Musical merited inclusion in the "Album of the Year" discussion. What are your thoughts? Comment below.
Saturday Apr 21, 2018
Saturday Apr 21, 2018
The 80z Babies are joined by Calmont for a quick discussion of Cardi B's debut album, Invasion of Privacy. What were your thoughts on the album?? Let us know in the comments. #80zBabies
Sunday Feb 11, 2018
Sunday Feb 11, 2018
The 80z Babies come together for a quick discussion of thoughts ahead of the release of Marvel's The Black Panther and just after the release of its accompanying soundtrack. Welcome to Wakanda! #80zBabies
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
The 80z Babies break the format on this one with a rare in-depth interview with co-host Yinka Diz regarding his forthcoming album The Departure LP.
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
80z Babies friend and Brooklynite Imhotep joins the 80z Babies in a discussion of the 4:44 album. #80zBabies
Track Breakdowns:
10:10 Kill Jay Z
16:29 The Story of OJ
18:39 Smile
40:50 Caught Their Eyes
51:40 4:44
59:10 Family Feud
1:21:40 Bam
1:26:10 Moonlight
1:26:11 Marcy Me
Monday Jul 17, 2017
Monday Jul 17, 2017
80z Babies fan and family member Ken Dawg joins us in a discussion of the current state of the race for Album of the Year at the mid point of 2017. #80zBabies