Vividnectar Podcast

A Conversation With Erven - Inspired By Her EP (Interview)

Vividnectar — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -0400

In today's episode of the Vividnectar Podcast Alexander had the pleasure of sitting down with Erven. An artist, producer, and author from Orlando, Florida. Erven’s new EP “Inspired By Her” which is out now and available on all streaming platforms. The two would go over the inspirations for the EP, the storylines throughout the project, being able to evolve into a better person, leveling up as an artist and more!

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Episode 275: Not On My Watch

Vividnectar — Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Vividnectar Podcast, the Alexander start off by discussing Frank Ocean's sending a cease and desist order of his Coachella performance from YouTube, Dillon Brooks role as a misunderstood hero in the NBA, and School Boy Q hating his fans choice of music. The podcast ends with alleged Kendrick Lamar albums that were scrapped, the worst Kendrick Lamar song released, and finally a discussion on the double edge sword of intuition. Tune in to this episode of Vividnectar Podcast for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation.

Tracks Of The Day: Jay Z Ft Kanye West - Otis

Kendrick Lamar - Rich Spirit

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Episode 274: Is There More?

Vividnectar — Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Vividnectar Podcast, Alexander applauds Kendrick Lamar for having the highest grossing Hip-Hop tour in history. Next, Alexander reviews the new collaboration between The Weeknd & Future. Alexander also addresses the ghostwriting comments made by Charlamagne on "Million Dollarz Worth Of Game" with Gillie and Wallo, Jim Jones' statement about Pusha T not being a top 50 greatest rapper of all time. The episode further explores the basketball side of things with Alexander breaking down the final games of the Bucks/Heat series and the Lakers/Grizzlies series. Alexander begins to close the episode giving his initial thoughts on Jack Harlow's new album, breaking down One Piece Chapter 1082. Lastly Alexander Rants off on one of the most outrageous statements made about the quality of women in comparison to the work performed by men, and why the quote "Only God Can Judge" is one of the biggest lies told.

Tracks Of The Day: Smino - Wild Irish Roses

Denzel Curry - Black Balloons Ft Goldlink

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Episode 273: Unexpected Moments

Vividnectar — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Vividnectar Podcast, Alexander dives into the world of basketball and music. We start by discussing Kawhi Leonard's impressive playoff performance despite his injuries and question whether the Clippers should continue investing max money in him. Next, we talk about Dillon Brooks and his importance as the Memphis Grizzlies' spark plug and how his "villain" persona adds to the team's energy, Incredible performance by Jimmy Butler with 56 points in a crucial playoff game against the Bucks. Alexander delves into the world of music again, discussing how independent artist Grimes is embracing AI music production and exploring its potential for extra streams of income. Finally the show ends discussing The Weekend's upcoming show "Idol" on HBO, where he stars in the lead role, creates the soundtrack, and helps with the script and scenes.

Track Of The Day: Isaiah Rashad - Smile

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Episode 272: Let's Not Get Too Ahead

Vividnectar — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:45:00 -0400

On this episode of the Vividnectar Podcast, there's a lot to discuss. Alexander reminds everyone that Frank Ocean messed up big time but to not get carried away with the disrespect on his music. Alexander also discusses Lil Wayne’s Carter tour setlist having mixtape cuts and how the negative reception towards it makes no sense, discussing the latest developments in Boruto chapter 80, where Sasuke is helping Boruto due to an unexpected turn of events that leads to Sarada unlocking her mangekyo sharingan. Then we move on to the latest chapter of One Piece, where Aokiji and Blackbeard have a humorous drunk conversation while we see the aftermath of Law & Blackbeard's battle. Alexander touches upon the controversial topic of male involvement in the discussion of pregnancy and abortion. To end off the episode, Alexander speaks on the argument for Yeat being a better artist than Playboicarti, and Metro Boomin being involved in the greatest producer of all time conversations.

Tracks Of The Day: Joey Bada$$ - Cruise Control

Kanye West - Famous

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Episode 271: Disaster in The Desert

Vividnectar — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Alexander discusses how Frank Ocean continues to find ways to tear his fans apart, weird moments of realizations, and rants off on the one thing people do that makes no sense.

Tracks Of The Day: Kanye West - Can’t Tell Me Nothing

Tyler, The Creator - Hot Wind Blows Ft Lil Wayne

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Episode 270: The AI Music Industry

Vividnectar — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:14:00 -0400

Alexander breaks down the rise of AI Covers, Super Mario Bros Movie, the recent playoff games, and more.

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Episode 269: Verification

Vividnectar — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:11:00 -0400

Alexander discusses slowing down the Logic disrespect, the potential benefit's of Meta's new verification system, and the drawbacks of having AI use anyone's voice without their approval.

Episode 268: Quantamania

Vividnectar — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:12:00 -0400

Review of Marvels' Ant Man Quantamania, review of lil Yacthy's new album "Let's Start Here", and recent One Piece manga chapter.

Description coming soon.Episode recorded in February.

Episode 267: The Rulers Back

Vividnectar — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:17:00 -0400

Description Coming Soon.

Episode 266: All Time Lists

Vividnectar — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:14:00 -0400

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Episode 265: Let's Start Here

Vividnectar — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:27:00 -0400

Alexander gives his thoughts on Lil Yachty's new album, explains why Denzel Curry is NOT undderated, why DJ Khaled is a musical genius, and Hip-Hops death in 2022.

Episode 264: The Exact Moment

Vividnectar — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:58:00 -0400

Alexander breaks down the exact moment the rap game started taking drake seriously, the exact day Lil Wayne surpassed Jay-Z as a rapper, why Kendrick Lamar's "Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers" has the wrong album Intro, and finally Metro Boomin is about to surpass an insane accomplishment.

Episode 263: Reviews Are In

Vividnectar — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:53:00 -0400

After several months Alexander finally returns with a couple albums reviews. Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin, Mansion Musik by Trippie Redd, and Ice Spice's recent EP. Alexander also discusses artist he's going to be watching closely in 2023 and more.

Episode 262: Filled UP

Vividnectar — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:39:00 -0400

Alexander starts this episode off breaking down if Odd Future would have made it in 2023, speaks on the best album intro of 2022, two of the most influential albums in recent years, and how Jack Harlow is the next Drake. Alexander continues the episode by breaking down the most important J Cole track on "KOD", and Eminem's influence on Hip-Hop.

Episode 261: Is It Better With Time?

Vividnectar — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:36:00 -0400

Alexander discusses how A$AP Rocky's "testing has aged over the past 5 years, what went wrong with Chance The rappers "Big Day" album, the Drake album with the best first half, and finally the problem with Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers.

Episode 260: Throwing Up On The Highway

Vividnectar — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:03:00 -0400

Alexander returns back to the Vividnectar podcast after three weeks (It's about time) to start the new year off reminding you that 2023 is just another number change. Alexander breaks down how unrealistic expectations for the new year without a game plan can break you, how men should be more open about crying in public, and holiday relationships coming to an end. Alexander continues by discussing why white girls love SZA, and having heavily intoxicated passengers make it home safe. Finally alexander ends the episode breaking down why The Weeknd's "Kissland" is a failure and how Gunna snitching will impact future collaborations in his music while changing his own style.

Episode 259: Merry Christmas

Vividnectar — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 07:59:00 -0400

Alexander discusses the comparisons between Lil Baby & Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Tyler The Creator, and the Tory Lanez & Meg Verdict. Alexander continues the podcast breaking down the No Jumper x New Rory and Mal episode, how Playboicarti's "whole Lotta Red" two years in, and Nicki Minaj's 2022.

Episode 258: We On Stage

Vividnectar — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:03:00 -0400

A collaborative episode with Mat The Woodiscussing our experience at the Kendrick Concert, the hottest artist of 2022, the red pilled manosphere, personal stories, YouTube, Elon Musk's Neurolink and more.

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Episode 257: The Real Feeling

Vividnectar — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:11:00 -0400

In this episode of the podcast Alexander breaks down why you don't care for Frank Ocean, why Drake hate's "Thank Me Later", and Drake's storyline after "Her Loss".

Episode 256: Too Late

Vividnectar — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:59:00 -0400

Alexander finally uploaded this episode a week after it was made. Discussing the recent Boruto Chapter (75) and One Piece Chapter 1067. Alexander gives his predictions for the new Metro Boomin. (Spoiler the album already came out however it's interesting to look back at this moment in time)

Episode 255: Quality Control

Vividnectar — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:58:00 -0400

Alexander breaks down the importance of checking all your equipment before you begin recording or else it can cause you to lose hours of your time. subjects on todays episode ranges from Kid Cudi and The Weeknd having issues with the way fans listen to their music, Nas being a relevant rapper in 2022, Crypto NFT failures, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet first impressions, MW2 PC review, and the one year celebration of the Vividnectar Podcast.

Episode 254: Memorable Time

Vividnectar — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:49:00 -0400

Alexander starts off the episode breaking down "Her Loss' album marketing, Taylor Swift selling over 1 million units first week, FTX Bankruptcy, and One Piece Chapter 1066.

Episode 253: Losses and Expectations

Vividnectar — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:43:00 -0400

Alexander starts off the episode speaking on the tragic passing of takeoff. from there Alexander gives his first impression on Drake & 21 savage "Her Loss', and ends the episode off breaking down one Piece chapter 1065.

Episode 252: Make The Right Call

Vividnectar — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:14:00 -0400

On today's episode Alexander goes over two albums that have been delayed, the new changes being implemented to Youtube, and his first impressions on Modern Warfare 2. Then Alexander goes over doing what's best for your friends and the social media's obsession with mental health for the sake of likes. Alexander ends off the episode breaking down a ridiculous comment left on a reel earlier today.

Episode 251: Is it Worth It

Vividnectar — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:23:00 -0400

Alexander delivers a quick episode discussing the bridges Kanye has burned the past couple weeks and Steve Lacy ending a show after an event occured.

Episode 250: Her Loss

Vividnectar — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 23:33:00 -0400

On this weeks episode, Alexander is hyped to discuss Drake & 21 Savage new joint album "Her Loss" releasing this week. Alexander gives his review on the "Jimmy Cooks" music video, how he feels on the song previewed, goes over Drake & 21 savage's collaborations since 2016. Finally Alexander ends the episode off with his expectations for "Her Loss".

Episode 249: Enjoy the Re-run

Vividnectar — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:56:00 -0400

Alexander begins the podcast discussing One Piece Chapter 1064 andre-watching the entirety of dragon ball super. From there Alexander drops the review for netflix's show "the watcher", and ending the episode off with updates on Live Nation & Travis Scott Lawsuit.

Episode 248: Up The Price

Vividnectar — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:35:00 -0400

The episode starts off with Alexander discussing Spotify's upcoming "Platinum Plan" and Youtube restricting Non-premium users from watching 4K videos. Alexander dives into the anime side of things to discuss episode 1 & 2 of Chainsaw Man. we have another track review for Lil Uzi Vert's "Just Wanna Rock", and ending it off with expectations for MW2 2022.

Episode 247: The Real Reason

Vividnectar — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:43:00 -0400

Description Coming soon.

Episode: 246 One Piece Chapter 1063

Vividnectar — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:09:00 -0400

Blackbeard starts his hunt.

Episode 245: I Took The Podcast To Poland

Vividnectar — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:40:00 -0400

On today's episode Alexander discusses Joe Budden's return to Complex and breaks down parts of the "Best Rapper Alive" bracket (1:28). How Lil Yachty took the Wock to Poland (6:19). Alexander briefly goes over the winners of the BET awards, performances, and the usual conflict we have with award shows (7:42). J Cole in getting a Rihanna feature (12:17). When it comes to chart entries and records Alexander also brings the usual round of accolades (12:18). Tax laws with Logan Paul (16:08), Drake's best featured verse over the past couple years (17:32), Full Send Podcast splits with Bob (19:13), Super Mario Bro's trailer (21:47), and finally One Piece chapter 1062 (25:14).

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Episode 244: How I plan on reaching a Million Subscribers on Youtube.

Vividnectar — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:39:00 -0400

The Blueprint.

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Episode 243: How I Lost 10,000 Instagram Followers

Vividnectar — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:02:00 -0400

Alexander breaks down how he lost 10,000+ followers over the past 2-3 years and the mistakes you need to need to avoid to prevent this from happening.

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Episode 242: Blackballed

Vividnectar — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:22:00 -0400

Alexander is back with another episode for the week reviewing J Cole's and Smino's 3rd track together (1:15). Celebrating Russ's "Handsomer" being certified platinum in 8 months INDEPENDENTLY (5:42). Why being "Blackballed" isn't really a thing in this era of music(7:39). Alexander was surprised to see three hip-hop albums shattering Billboard 200 records (12:37), shows appreciation for Naruto's 20th anniversary OVA (15:43), and breaks down his perspective on Mr.Beast declining 1 BILLION dollars for his empire (18:11). Alexander reminds everyone if you want to watch the podcast click the Youtube link down below (23:30).

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Kid Cudi Entergalactic Review

Vividnectar — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 22:01:00 -0400

For this episode of the Vividnectar podcast Alexander breaks down Kid Cudi's netflix movie "Entergalactic", the review is done in chronological order of the various chapters presented in the film. Chapter 1 "Dog Whistle" (0:28), Chapter 2 "Bright Lite and White" (4:21), Chapter 3 "Secret Spot" (7:36), Chapter 4 “Punan” (10:37), Chapter 5 “It was Yellow” (14:17), and Chapter 6 "Do It On Purpose" (16:12)

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Episode 240: Don't Let The Fall Stop You

Vividnectar — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:19:00 -0400

Alexander starts off the episode by explaining why falling off commercially is OKAY for a rapper, Da Baby's first week sales (3:18), and Lil Baby's crazy numbers in comparison (6:57) (Analytics from HipHopNumbers). The recent Boruto chapter continues to slow things down to a painful halt (9:12). Alexander continues the track reviews featuring Freddie Gibbs "Rabbit Vision" (18:18), Roddy Rich's "Stop Breathing" (20:47), and Quavo & Takeoff's "Nothing Changed" (25:36). Alexander reflects on podcasting improvements over the past couple weeks especially with the flash from the camera blinding him (30:40).

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Episode 239: Working Through A Hurricane

Vividnectar — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:16:00 -0400

On this week's episode, Alexander speaks discusses the situation between Akademiks, LL Cool J, and various others. J Cole's albums monthly Spotify streams (12:50) (Analytics Credit: HipHopNumbers) and Kid Cudi's first week sale history in his discography (23:45) (Analytics Credit: HipHopNumbers). To end off the episode Alexander discusses some of the content he posted in the past week (25:45), why constructive criticism is needed (28:02). Everyone needs to slow down when it comes to speaking on what artist should sign/sell (29:33).

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Episode 238: Catching Up

Vividnectar — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:48:00 -0400

Alexander returns with track reviews on this episode of the Vividnectar Podcast, going over Glorilla & Cardi B's "Tomorrow 2" (remix), Kodak Black's "Walk" and "Spin" (3:50), and ending it off with Da Baby's "BOOGIEMAN" (5:48). It doesn't end there Alexander brings back the One Piece manga breakdowns by catching up on the past four chapters (10:05). Alexander goes over the value of a EST Gee feature (24:22).

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Episode 237: It’s not that I’m not right

Vividnectar — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:18:00 -0400

Alexander kicks off today's episode discussing the Kanye Alo interview. Understanding the kind of business you want create and does having a partnership support it. Some of the quotes that were shared and was Sway really right? Alexander also goes over Drake's DM to Fantano, some reels posted earlier in the week, and how different podcasting can be once that record button is played.

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Episode 236: The Final Quarter

Vividnectar — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:54:00 -0400

Alexander starts off discussing his appreciation for the support on episode #235 - Shane Ramos, gives us an update on the podcast episode schedule, and covers PNB Rock's unfortunate passing while reflecting back on some of his music. What are the top contenders for album of the year. Kid Cudi's new album/movie announcement, Metro Boomin's new album announcement. To finish the episode off Jack Harlow being nominated for best Lyricist, uploading my food review content, and not letting your ideas go to waste.

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Episode 235: Shane Ramos

Vividnectar — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400

For the first time on the Vividnectar Podcast this episode will be having a special guest.

Shane Ramos is an incredible Digital artist from South Yonkers I encountered back in 2018 creating breathtaking Hip-Hop focused collage art. Over the following years Shane has expanded upon his talent to doing business with the likes of Netflix, Disney, Reebok, Rocnation, and more! This year Shane Ramos has also officially launched his own merch and clothing line.

In this episode we'll unpack:

How did it all start for Shane Ramos.
How to leverage social media for your own brand.
People becoming a fan of the journey early on.
Don't let any obstacles stop you from the end goal.
Finding structure in your career, don't get lost in the hustle culture mentality.
Diversity and representation.
A special announcement (45:35)
Re-discovering yourself and understanding your culture.
How to leave behind a digital footprint on the internet.
Having everything prepared for the business side of your industry.

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Don't let the names fool you.

Vividnectar — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:28:00 -0400

On this episode of the podcast I revisit Nav's recent track with Travis Scott & Lil Baby , what Kendrick Lamar did in his concert that fooled everyone, and why artist need to remind their fans to buy the music.

Work with what you got.

Vividnectar — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:25:00 -0400

Breaking down my reel "Best thing to do as a content creator" from a couple weeks ago.

This is a new element in the story. One Piece Chapter 1056.

Vividnectar — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:31:00 -0400

The admirals will finally feel the pressure to stay on the offensive.

Post Malone "Stoney" & Pyramid schemes.

Vividnectar — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:08:00 -0400

How often do you correlate an album with a pyramid scheme? Not often I'm sure. Let me tell yall about the day I listened to Stoney for the first time on the way to the opportunity of a lifetime.

Kid Cudi & Mixtapes.

Vividnectar — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:55:00 -0400

In this episode I breakdown two reels I uploaded last week discussing Kid Cudi walking off his rolling loud set and the quality of modern day mixtapes.

Censorship & Monetization.

Vividnectar — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:50:00 -0400

My own experience on how to work around censorship on your platform and capitalizing on the advantages monetization will bring to you as a content creator.

One Piece Chapter 1055 Breakdown.

Vivid — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:56:00 -0400

Confirmation that the ancient weapon Pluton is in Wano and Shanks cementing himself as the strongest pirate in the One Piece Verse.

Nav Ft Travis Scott & Lil Baby "Never Sleep" review.

Vivid — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:55:00 -0400

I expect better from Travis Scott & Nav.

Using your limitations to your advantage.

Vivid — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:02:00 -0400

Don't let your limitations be the reason you stop.

Russ & Ed Sheeran "Are you entertained" review.

Vivid — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:19:00 -0400

Didn't expect Ed Sheeran to go the route he did on this track.

One Punch Man Chapter 168 breakdown.

Vivid — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:08:00 -0400

It took zero punches for Saitama to win.

Dragon Ball super chapter 86 breakdown.

Vivid — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:28:00 -0400

I didn't expect the fight to end this quickly but its finally over.

One Piece Chapter 1054 breakdown.

Vivid — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:53:00 -0400

Shanks is ready to claim the ONE PIECE!

Tyler The Creator's "CMIYGL" Concert Experience.

Vivid — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:50:00 -0400

It's been over three months since I went to Tyer the Creators "Call Me IF You Get Lost Tour" and I remember almost everything to this day. Let's talk about it.

Drake's Honestly, Nevermind One Month later.

Vivid — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:35:00 -0400

It's been over a month how are we feeling about the album?

Don't let the kid inside of you die.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:47:00 -0400

You can be mature and responsible while enjoying your hobbies to the fullest.

One Punch Man Chapter 167 breakdown.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:04:00 -0400

One of the most exhilarating chapters in the whole series!

One Piece Chapter 1053 breakdown.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:04:00 -0400

I didn't get the chance to record this 3 weeks ago so here we are.

Cardi B Ft Lil Durk & Kanye West "Hot Shit"

Vivid — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:27:00 -0400

Cardi B's lead single for her upcoming sophomore album is missing something.

Boruto Chapter 71 review.

Vivid — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:52:00 -0400

Code vs Daemon is finally here.

Dragon Ball super chapter 85 breakdown.

Vivid — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:54:00 -0400

Ultra ego and Ultra Instinct return for another round!

Dragon Ball Super Chapter 84

Vivid — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 20:29:00 -0400

"I feel like I finally understand what sayian pride is about" - Goku

One Piece Chapter 1051 breakdown.

Vivid — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:46:00 -0400

Wano is in safe hands.

Boruto chapter 70 breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:53:00 -0400

The official name of Eida's eye ability is revealed.

One Piece Chapter 1050 breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:21:00 -0400

Yall didn't think I forgot about this chapter right?

One Piece Chapter 1049 breakdown.

Vivid — Thu, 12 May 2022 22:39:00 -0400

It's finally over?

Jack Harlow "Come home the kids miss you" discussion.

Vivid — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:27:00 -0400

Am I the only one enjoying this album?

Forecasted first week sales.

Vivid — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:26:00 -0400

Why is this a thing?

ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1048 BREAKDOWN

Vivid — Sun, 08 May 2022 21:59:00 -0400

Kaido was hiding this form move the entire time!

TikTok Pulse program will pay creators in June.

Vivid — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:04:00 -0400

TikTok will start to share ad revenue with creators.

Drake's 500 Million Dollar deal!

Vivid — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:03:00 -0400

Drake isn't retiring anytime soon.

Kendrick Lamar teases double album and a book.

Vivid — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:09:00 -0400

Kendrick Lamar's seems to be holding two CD's and a book on photo released earlier today.

Spotify launches "Roblox Island"

Vivid — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:07:00 -0400

Roblox users can mingle with artists, complete interactive quests, and unlock exclusive content. Players can also enjoy an immersive audio experience by creating music and exploring sounds at the virtual beat-maker stations powered by Soundtrap. The island will have other musical Easter eggs at every turn for eagle-eyed users to discover. Users can even climb to the top of “The Charts” by collecting points.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 officially confirmed.

Vivid — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:04:00 -0400

Infinity Ward have officially confirmed 2022’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

I break down my expectations for the sequel as well as my history with the call of duty series.

One of the greatest players to have ever existed and its time you know.

Future ft Drake "I'm on one" review.

Vivid — Sun, 01 May 2022 21:57:00 -0400

This shouldn't have left the hard drive.

Everyone enjoyed this Logic album.

Vivid — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:38:00 -0400

It's impossible for someone to dislike it.

Fake Lil Durk fumbles his career.

Vivid — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:26:00 -0400

Perkio was recorded in Miami with 6ix9ine placing a King Von jacket on his back. Yall know normally I don't cover these antics however seeing Perkio get more than just a gesture with the OTF affiliation reminds us one thing. Tread lightly with rap politics that involve bodies, the clout isn't worth it.

Russ "Waves" review.

Vivid — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:23:00 -0400

Russ goes through phases of loneliness as he deals with self-doubt, lack of love, and the waves that come with it.

"Question everything ‘bout my whole life (Whole life)

It’s just waves and I know one day it won’t be like this, no"

The Kid LAROI "Thousand Miles" review.

Vivid — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:32:00 -0400

Are you ready to hear The Kid LAROI take over the radio again?

Lil Durk, Gunna, & Tay Keith "Lights Out" review.

Vivid — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:29:00 -0400

A frosty collaboration that pushes the chemistry between Lil Durk & Gunna further ahead.

MY HERO ACADEMIA MANGA CHAPTER 351 BREAKDOWN

Vivid — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:28:00 -0400

Dabi continues to unleash his emotional trauma while dealing devasting blows.

Elon Musk buys twitter for $44 billion dollars.

Vivid — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:25:00 -0400

An amazing power move for Tesla.

“Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated" - Elon Musk

I was right about Jack Harlow's "First Class".

Vivid — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:44:00 -0400

Come on now I told yall this was going to do big!

Lil Pump "All a sudden" review.

Vivid — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:43:00 -0400

Lil Pump is going in the right direction.

Westside Boogie Ft Shelley FKA Dram "AIGHT" review.

Vivid — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:41:00 -0400

Compton rapper westside Boogie drops off his first single of the year.

Spotify podcast video updates and more.

Vivid — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:21:00 -0400

“With this latest expansion, we’re continuing to make video podcasting a great experience for our creators – empowering them to reach new global audiences, own how they monetize their content, and interact with fans in new ways,”

Ed Sheeran Ft Lil Baby "2 step" remix review.

Vivid — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:18:00 -0400

Ed Sheeran and Lil Baby did not disappoint.

Travis Scott, Future, & Southside "Hold That Heat" review.

Vivid — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:15:00 -0400

Travis Scott returns with his second feature of the year. Is this track able to hold up against past Travis x Future collaborations?

One Piece Chapter 1047 breakdown.

Vivid — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 21:01:00 -0400

Luffy will destroy Onigashima??

Kingdom Hearts 4 Teaser Trailer Breakdown.

Vivid — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:07:00 -0400

Thankfully we don't have to wait another decade for a mainline KH game.

Dragon Ball super chapter 83 breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:18:00 -0400

The end of the Bardock flashback.

Boruto chapter 69 breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:16:00 -0400

Shikamaru has a proposition for Eida.

Post Malone "Twelve Carrot Toothache" releases June 3rd.

Vivid — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:09:00 -0400

Twelve carat toothache clocks in around 45 minutes, for more details on the album listen to this episode.

(Credit to Billboard for the information)

Is Bobby Shmurda being blackballed by labels?

Vivid — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:03:00 -0400

“😢😂😂😂 nah ---- that I got major Lables jumping me Blackballing me and ------ and I’m from the hood young and rich black as ------ and don’t give a 😂 about both and they Scare of me and I love that ishhh. I’m only 27 one year fresh Outta six years they got 400 employees😢😂😂😂 tell them boys stop playing me Homieee and I do no marketing that all my ----natural ahhhhh ------- I’m gone✌🏿” - Bobby Shmurda

Playboi Carti XXL Interview Breakdown (2022)

Vivid — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:57:00 -0400

I cover aspects of the interview that I found the most interesting and insightful.

[Interview: Vanessa Satten]

Kendrick Lamar "Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers" drops next month

Vivid — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:24:00 -0400

Kendrick's upcoming album "Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers" will release May 13th!

Snoop Dogg explains missing death row albums.

Vivid — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:22:00 -0400

Snoop Dogg breaks down why he pulled Death Row albums from streaming platforms.

Dear Travis, were not ready for "UTOPIA"

Vivid — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 22:07:00 -0400

This could possibly be the worst article ever written.

A$AP Rocky & Swedish House Mafia "Frankenstein" review.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:29:00 -0400

One of the greatest A$AP Rocky tracks I've heard in the past couple years (It's been around since 2019).

Bas Ft Gunna "Admire Her" review.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:28:00 -0400

Nothing to admire on here but at least it's a bit catchy.

Kay Flock ft Cardi B, Dougie B & Bory300 "Shake It" review.

Vivid — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:25:00 -0400

Flipping an Akon chorus on a Sean Paul instrumental for a drill beat is unfathomable!

Yeat & Lil Uzi Vert "Big Tonka" review.

Vivid — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:42:00 -0400

Yeat & Lil Uzi Vert tear through the congested outlandish instrumental delivering a collaboration that gets the job done.

Ken Kar$on "Rock N Roll" review.

Vivid — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:08:00 -0400

"That's just how I roll, that's just how I rock" -Ken Kar$on

MY HERO ACADEMIA MANGA CHAPTER 350 BREAKDOWN

Vivid — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:41:00 -0400

The moment Toya died and Dabi was born.

Bia & J Cole "London" review.

Vivid — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:54:00 -0400

Am I the only one who hears the Smiley influence on Bia's verses?

Coi Leray "Trendsetter" review (So far)

Vivid — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:12:00 -0400

"In the first two weeks its gonna take time for people to process things, cause your still stuck on Pusha T" -Coi Leray

Where do I even start....

Harry Styles "As It Was" review.

Vivid — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:57:00 -0400

Harry Style's first single off his upcoming album "Harry's House".

Pusha T, Jay Z, Pharell Williams "Neck & Wrist" review.

Vivid — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:20:00 -0400

"What the hell do you want me to say to this?" - Jay-Z

Russ Ft Ktlyn "Handsomer" extended remix.

Vivid — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:29:00 -0400

Russ and Ktlyn add additional verses on this new remix.

Jack Harlow "First Class" review.

Vivid — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:31:00 -0400

Relaxed and smooth vocal deliveries pave the way for Jack Harlow on this track with a spin on Fergies "GLAMOROUS".

Lil Baby "In a minute" review.

Vivid — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:29:00 -0400

Lil Baby drops a single over Drake's "Pound Cake" sample. Does it live up to the original track?

One Piece Chapter 1046 breakdown.

Vivid — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:54:00 -0400

Luffy vs Kaido slows down while we take a glimpse into the situation with the castle burning.

School Boy Q "Soccer Dad" review.

Vivid — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:43:00 -0400

School Boy Q first single since 2019.

Spotify Announces ‘Featured Curators’ Playlist Pilot

Vivid — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:41:00 -0400

The Featured Curators pilot is a limited-time test that promotes popular user and influencer playlists. These playlists will appear alongside Spotify’s own curated playlists. Spotify says it has selected curators who are music lovers with established followings and playlists that are already popular for its pilot program.

Kanye West Reportedly Withdraws From Coachella

Vivid — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:36:00 -0400

Coachella has quickly tapped a pair of new headliners to replace last-minute scratch Kanye West. On Wednesday (April 6), organizers of this year’s event — which will unfold on the weekends of April 15-17 and April 22-24 — announced that The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia will close things down together in the Sunday slot.

Freddie Gibbs Ft Rick Ross "Ice Cream" review.

Vivid — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:12:00 -0400

I can't stress the heights this collaboration should have been able to reach. Too short and underwhelming.

A$AP Ant Ft A$AP Rocky "The God Hour" review.

Vivid — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:09:00 -0400

After months of waiting the official track is finally here.

One Piece Chapter 1045 breakdown.

Vivid — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:52:00 -0400

Luffy finally knocks Kaido down!

Lil Durk "No Interview" review.

Vivid — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:51:00 -0400

Is there anything Lil Durk can't do?

Dreamville, J.I.D, J Cole Ft Kenny Mason & Sheck Wes "Stick" review.

Vivid — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:47:00 -0400

STICK! STICK! STICK!

A rollercoaster that never ends.

42 Dugg & EST Gee "Everybody Shooters Too" review.

Vivid — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:08:00 -0400

The tension that gets accumulated throughout the track is electrifying.

Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B "No Love" review.

Vivid — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:04:00 -0400

Summer Walker and SZA have shared an extended version of their song "No Love".

Vince Staples "Rose Street" review.

Vivid — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:05:00 -0400

Vince Staple doesn't make love songs however this is a step closer towards that.

One Piece Chapter 1044 breakdown.

Vivid — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:02:00 -0400

Luffy is Joyboy the warrior of liberation.

Drake Ft 21 Savage "Knife Talk' review.

Vivid — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:54:00 -0400

One of the hottest tracks on "Certified Lover Boy" continues to do numbers surpassing 3 millions units sold which comes at no surprise.

Lil Durk Ft Gunna "What Happened To Virgil" review.

Vivid — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:04:00 -0400

A commemorative downtempo track with Lil Durk & Gunna retelling past losses, struggles, and addictions.

Latto Ft Lil Wayne & Childish Gambino "Sunshine" review.

Vivid — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:29:00 -0400

I didn't expect any of this.

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock.

Vivid — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:06:00 -0400

What would Tupac do?

Tyler, The Creator & Nigo "Come On, Let's Go" review.

Vivid — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:35:00 -0400

How long does it take you to get ready?

Chance the Rapper "Child of God" review.

Vivid — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:15:00 -0400

“It took me a long time ... to get back to a confident space to be the person that I am,” Chance said. “It was a long journey to get there, but I’m here, I’m standing on that s- - -. This piece took me a really long time to write.” - Chance The Rapper

Nicki Minaj Ft Fivio Foreign "We Go Up" review.

Vivid — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:45:00 -0400

The Self proclaimed Queen of new York & King of New York cross paths on their first collaboration together.

Pusha T's "Spicy Fish" diss track review.

Vivid — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:53:00 -0400

"See, Arby's only deals in the greatness, I bet the house on it like it's Vegas"

I don't know about this one Push...

Fivio Foreign Ft Quavo "Magic City" review.

Vivid — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:09:00 -0400

"And I was so nice that they listened to me twice" - Fivio Foreign

This track definitely lives up to that verse.

Dragon Ball super chapter 82 breakdown.

Vivid — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:41:00 -0400

This is the most Dragonball Z like chapter in the entire series. Goku relying on his intelligence and mental tactics against Gas gives us the audience a breath of fresh air. Amazing choreography, the betrayal of brotherhood and even Goku hearing his fathers voice for the first time gives us the most layered chapter in the series.

Boruto chapter 68 breakdown.

Vivid — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:39:00 -0400

Seems like Code relaxing the muscle tension Shikamaru was experiencing the past couple chapters lead up to an expected event, tensions are high and we have another fight unfolding at the center of Konoha.

Denzel Curry ft T Pain "Troubles" review.

Vivid — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:36:00 -0400

Denzel Curry & T Pain reflect on their past troubles on this diverse buoyant track.

Nft's on the way to Spotify?

Vivid — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:24:00 -0400

Open job listings for Web3 developers surface.

Nft's are coming to instagram!

Vivid — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:26:00 -0400

In a conversation at SXSW, Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company plans to introduce NFTs into Instagram in the “near term.” I know yall are burning with excitement on this one....

Saint Jhn "For the Squadron" review.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:25:00 -0400

I didn't expect this at all.

Juice WRLD "Sometimes" review.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:22:00 -0400

Suffocated by the demons ravaging his existence Juice delivers a painfully ambient track.

Nigo & Lil Uzi Vert "Heavy" review.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:18:00 -0400

Lil Uzi hops on a drill beat with a contained passive flow that impresses me every step of the way.

Kanye West won't be performing at the grammy's.

Vivid — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 22:14:00 -0400

Another reason why the Grammy's continue to show us they don't care about artists.

Coi Leray & Nicki Minaj "Blick Blick" review.

Vivid — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 21:53:00 -0400

Nicki Minaj showing out with her larger than life flows and energy, unfortunately Coi isn't able to hang on this one.

Mike Dimes Ft Duke Duece "WHERE THE PARTY AT" review.

Vivid — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:53:00 -0400

"Mike Dimes turn a simple party to a anthem"

One of the most high energy tracks of the year.

TikTok Launches New Distribution Platform 'SoundOn'

Vivid — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:51:00 -0400

"An all-in-one platform for music marketing and distribution, designed to empower new and undiscovered artists, helping them develop and build their careers."

Travis Scott "Mafia" review.

Vivid — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:49:00 -0400

The sluggish druggish ambience on the track is where Travis Scott truly thrives.

Travis Scott "Escape Plan" review.

Vivid — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:37:00 -0400

A mellow aggressive track that lacks variety on the production side of things but Travis performs well enough to hold it down.

Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Releases Pulled From Streaming Platforms

Vivid — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:47:00 -0400

"Multiple sources have told Billboard that The Chronic is also scheduled to be returned as soon as next year. The Chronic and Doggystyle, which are two of the titles currently missing from streamers, are the Death Row catalog’s biggest sellers (excluding compilations), with each earning nearly 169,000 album consumptions units in 2021."

Kanye West banned off Instagram!

Vivid — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:46:00 -0400

Kanye suspended from Instagram for using racial slurs, bullying, and harassment.

Robb Bank$ Ft Trippie Redd "It's Lifted" review.

Vivid — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:23:00 -0400

With Trippie Redd delivering a soothing hook and Robb Bank$ referencing Karuma what more can you ask for?

XXXTentacion documentary releasing this summer.

Vivid — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:21:00 -0400

Hulu's Look At Me: XXXTentacion documentary will premiere on the streaming service on June 10

The Chance The Rapper hate is going to change.

Vivid — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:19:00 -0400

Over the next couple months you're going to see the negative narrative surrounding Chance The Rapper change for the better.

Nicki Minaj & Joe Budden interview (Breakdown)

Vivid — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:01:00 -0400

I discuss some of the highlights in the interview.

Rex Orange County & Tyler The Creator "OPEN THE WINDOW" review.

Vivid — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:57:00 -0400

This track sounds like an extension of Tyler The Creator's "Flower Boy" album.

Wonderfully produced and full of vibrant colors.

Are albums losing value?

Vivid — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:04:00 -0400

Albums in this fast food era of music are here today and gone tomorrow.

Latto & 21 Savage "Wheelie" review.

Vivid — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:59:00 -0400

Ya'll know how this goes anytime 21 Savage is featured on a track I have to break it down!

Latto & 21 savage reunite on a quick catchy track that left me a bit underwhelmed.

Tory Lanez "Cap" review.

Vivid — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:57:00 -0400

Tory Lanez is unstoppable! When was the last time you ever heard a bad Tory track? Never.

Yeat made a brilliant move.

Vivid — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:02:00 -0400

Instead of saturating your presence in festivals that don't have most of your fans go on your own tour instead.

LimeWire Is Coming Back, But As an NFT Marketplace

Vivid — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:58:00 -0400

Limewire is attempting to rewire your nostalgic memories of free music and viruses into a state of NFTs.

Takeoff & Rich The Kid "Crypto" review.

Vivid — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:56:00 -0400

Surprised this wasn't sponsored by an alt-coin so all were left with is music.

The US music industry is BOOMING!

Vivid — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:56:00 -0400

In 2021, recorded music revenues in the United States grew 23% to $15.0 billion at estimated retail

value. I break down the various ways the industry achieved this with the statistic revenues provided by the RIAA.

Dababy compares his album with Youngboy to "Watch The Throne".

Vivid — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:51:00 -0400

I love the confidence Dababy has in his music but you have to be careful making comparisons like this.

It can do more damage than you think.

Russ "Handsomer" review.

Vivid — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:48:00 -0400

With Russ releasing the remix earlier today I breakdown both versions of the song on this episode.

Spotify's new feature that still hasn't arrived.

Vivid — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:08:00 -0400

Vertical music videos on the service is on the way.

Drake's Storyline for "Certified Lover Boy".

Vivid — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:05:00 -0400

What's the narrative for Drake for drake in 2021 up till now?

Thank You.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:30:00 -0400

I'm enjoying this everyday.

Epic games buys Bandcamp.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:08:00 -0400

How does this purchase affect Bandcamp's future? Wait, don't answer that I break it down for you on this episode.

Kanye's "Donda 2" ineligible for Billboard charts.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:49:00 -0400

Under the merch bundle policy Billboard has disqualified "Donda 2" from charting.

Well, I have a couple major issues with this...

Pusha T & Nigo "Hear Me Clearly" review.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:32:00 -0400

If this is considered "Mixtape" music I can't even comprehend what Pusha T's upcoming album will pull off.

Morray & Cordae "Still Here" review.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:06:00 -0400

Morray give's an outstanding performance on the rapping and singing side of things on this joint.

One Piece Chapter 1042 breakdown.

Vivid — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 21:59:00 -0400

The plot twist none of us was expecting...

YoungBoy "I Hate YoungBoy" review.

Vivid — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:07:00 -0400

Youngboy delivered a messy diss record last week sending verses at Lil Durk, King Von, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, Boosie and more. As combative as Youngboy can sound on here I can't help but feel this was used to hype up his album with Dababy with some of the disses falling flat.

Gucci Mane "Publicity Stunt" review.

Vivid — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:18:00 -0400

"I thought you felt like Gucci Mane in 2006?"

Not a single second on this diss track towards Youngboy was wasted, staying aggressive yet calm Gucci reminds us why he's not the one to mess with.

The 1,000 track album and what it means for Spotify.

Vivid — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:59:00 -0400

The conversation between Spotify and Pocket Gods leader Mark Christopher Lee confirmed a report made years ago that 30 seconds of a track is considered a stream.

Joey Bada$$ "Head High" review.

Vivid — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:17:00 -0400

Joey Bada$$ reflects on the value of life on this track and even detailing more about his friendship with XXXTENTACION.

Kendrick Lamar's new album expected to release this summer.

Vivid — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:54:00 -0400

With Rolling Loud & Milano music festival confirming Kendrick will be performing new music from his highly anticipated album we can a expect a summer release.

Amazon music releases new feature "Spotlight".

Vivid — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:28:00 -0400

"The new feature enables artists with 3,000 or more on-platform fans to set the aforementioned personalized voice messages to any song, album, playlist, or station".

Spotify overtook Apple Podcasts as the biggest US podcast platform in 2021.

Vivid — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:30:00 -0400

Spotify isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Doja Cat & Tyga "Freaky Deaky" review.

Vivid — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:52:00 -0400

Doja Cat & Tyga have a catchy hit on this one. I'm surprised this is only their second collaboration with how well they mesh in together. Am I the only one feeling early 2010's young money vibes on this?

Denzel Curry ft Slowthai "Zatoichi" review.

Vivid — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:22:00 -0400

Whoa, I don't even know where to start.

Who are the next rap superstars?.

Vivid — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:05:00 -0400

What's the criteria for being a rap superstars and who's up next?

The worst Kanye West article ever written.

Vivid — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:05:00 -0400

The other day I stumbled across the most out of touch article of Kanye's "YEEN YUHS" documentary. You have to hear how ridiculous this is.

Bas has a new album on the way and needs your help.

Vivid — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:34:00 -0400

Bas went on instagram to ask fans what direction should his new album go.

Let me break down what he should do.

EARTHGANG, JID & J. Cole "WATERBOYZ" Review.

Vivid — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:25:00 -0400

It's been close to three years since the last time they all collaborated, was it worth the wait?

Kanye releases "Donda 2" on stemplayer.com

Vivid — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:22:00 -0400

It's finally here and I was right about a couple things.

Kanye West’s ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ episode 2 breakdown.

Vivid — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:43:00 -0400

Another phenomenal episode as we got transported back in time to witness more studio sessions and moments.

Kanye West "Donda 2" Concert breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:29:00 -0400

Kanye West performed "Donda 2" last night giving us a look into the various tracks and features on the album.

Lil Durk "AHHH HA" review.

Vivid — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:58:00 -0400

Lil Durk shows no signs of slowing down with an explosive & malicious performance on his new single.

LB199X "Life Goes On EP" review.

Vivid — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:55:00 -0400

LB199X arrives with a new project "Life Goes On EP" that released on all streaming platforms today.

Russ "Real" review.

Vivid — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:33:00 -0400

Russ delivers an intoxicating track with a pinch of seduction.

Kid Cudi & Nigo "Want It Bad" review.

Vivid — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:01:00 -0400

Kid Cudi makes his 2022 debut sound heavenly.

Yeat's rise, Superbowl impact, and streaming service updates.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:07:00 -0400

Yeat's ascension to the top has been monumental. I break down some numbers from his "Up 2 Me" project, the impact the super bowl performance has on some classic projects, and keeping you up to date on the streaming service scene.

Dragon Ball Super chapter 81 review.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:05:00 -0400

The strongest weapon in the series makes a savage return.

Boruto Chapter 67 review.

Vivid — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:44:00 -0400

Boruto comes back to life but with a price.

Coi Leray "Anxiety" review.

Vivid — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:43:00 -0400

Solid performance by Coi on this track and I'm enjoying this new direction she went.

Mike Dimes "Home" review.

Vivid — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:10:00 -0400

Mike Dimes displays crazy pacing skills on his flow along with some vicious deliveries.

XXXTENTACION has the most streamed hip-hop album on Spotify.

Vivid — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:29:00 -0400

XXXTENTACION "?" has managed to outstream Drake's "Scorpion".

Let's talk about it.

Jack Harlow "Nail Tech" review.

Vivid — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:02:00 -0400

Jack Harlow continues to prove his doubters wrong as he cements himself as one of the best rappers out right now.

Kanye's "Donda 2" will not release on streaming platforms.

Vivid — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:21:00 -0400

Instead the album will be released on Kanye's stem players (Which cost $200).

I love the move by Ye however his fight against streaming platforms are deeper and more complicated than what it seems. Let me break it down for you.

DJ Akademiks & Roddy Ricch interview (Breakdown part 2).

Vivid — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:18:00 -0400

Finishing off the second half of the interview on this episode.

Robb Bank$ Ft Lil Uzi Vert "Shootout" review.

Vivid — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:04:00 -0400

Two stars collide on an explosive collaboration.

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) "Love’s Train" review.

Vivid — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:33:00 -0400

Silk Sonic breathes new life onto a delightful love anthem released over four decades ago.

Vince Staples & DJ Mustard "Magic" review.

Vivid — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:01:00 -0400

Vince Staples has returned with an incredible single.

Kendrick Lamar's new album is almost here.

Vivid — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:23:00 -0400

Kendrick Lamar will reportedly perform “pieces of the new album” at the Milan Summer Festival!

DJ Akademiks & Roddy Ricch interview (Breakdown).

Vivid — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:06:00 -0400

I break down the first hour of DJ Akademiks "Off The Record" interview with Roddy Ricch in a timely digestible manner.

Fivio Foreign Ft Kanye West & Alicia Keys ‘City Of Gods’ review.

Vivid — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:13:00 -0400

Fivio Foreign and Kanye West reunite displaying effortless flows with boastful tones.

Sprinkle some Playboi Carti adlibs with Alicia Keys on a drill beat for a solid experience.

Future's "Worst Day" review.

Vivid — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:45:00 -0400

The toxic rap superstar taps into his HNDRXX persona for valentines day.

Yeat "Still Countin" review.

Vivid — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:11:00 -0400

"Heard there's a fountain of youth, told em to fill it with Wock"

Verse of the year?

Kanye West's "Donda 2" album rollout experience so far.

Vivid — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:39:00 -0400

A slice of life episode on the podcast where I compare the different way Kanye is handling the Donda rollouts, why Chance The Rapper is still an amazing rapper, and everything else that pops up.

ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1040 REVIEW.

Vivid — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:41:00 -0400

Law & Kid reign victorious over Big Mom. What is Zunesha's connection with Joyboy?

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby "Bussin" review.

Vivid — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:18:00 -0400

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby return with an exhilarating sequel.

King Von & 21 Savage "Don't play that" review.

Vivid — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:42:00 -0400

This track is contagious.

Saba "2012" review.

Vivid — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:40:00 -0400

A trip down memory lane. This is track 13 on Saba's new album "Few Good Things".

I was right about Drake's "Champagne Poetry".

Vivid — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:48:00 -0400

I chose this as Drake's most important song on "Certified Lover Boy" for a reason.

What's the criteria for an album flop?

Vivid — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:41:00 -0400

In this video I break down which rappers are flopping according to their own numbers and the wild expectations fans place on the longevity of their careers.

Pusha T "Diet Coke" review.

Vivid — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:33:00 -0400

“the album of the mother******* year is coming.”

$NOT Ft A$AP Rocky "Doja" review.

Vivid — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:23:00 -0400

$NOT delivers the second single off his upcoming album "ETHEREAL"

One Piece Chapter 1039 review.

Vivid — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:21:00 -0400

Big Mom's era is over.

My thoughts on Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Vivid — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:13:00 -0400

Nintendo steps in the right direction.

YG Ft J Cole & Moneybagg Yo "Scared Money" review.

Vivid — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:47:00 -0400

How are we feeling about this?

Kanye West ain't messing with NFT's.

Vivid — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:40:00 -0400

Everything is balanced now.

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby "Do We Have A Problem?" review.

Vivid — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:12:00 -0400

Nicki Minaj is back.

Denzel Curry "Walkin" review.

Vivid — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:51:00 -0400

This is a soothing experience.

Fake streams are costing artists over $300 million a year.

Vivid — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:47:00 -0400

How are streaming platforms going to handle the rise of streaming farms?

Gunna's "Drip Season 4EVER" album review.

Vivid — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:21:00 -0400

I'm impressed and disappointed.

Benny The Butcher & J. Cole ‘Johnny P’s Caddy’ review.

Vivid — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:06:00 -0400

On God, the best rapper alive.

Gucci Mane Ft Lil Durk "Rumors" review.

Vivid — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:16:00 -0400

This is on replay.

ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1038 REVIEW.

Vivid — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:37:00 -0400

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Kanye West Announces that ‘Donda 2’ Is Arriving on 2.22.22

Vivid — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:57:00 -0400

With Future being the executive producer what can we expect from this sequel?

Post Malone announces new album 'twelve carat toothache'

Vivid — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:01:00 -0400

Where has Post Malone been? How is this album going to sound?

Is he going to sell his entire catalog? Tap into this episode to hear me discuss all of this.

Cardi B Wins 4 Million Dollar Defamation Lawsuit.

Vivid — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:55:00 -0400

This is a very BIG DEAL.

XXXTENTACION old music on the way to streaming platforms.

Vivid — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:19:00 -0400

Let's talk about it.

Dragon Ball Super chapter 80 review.

Vivid — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:47:00 -0400

Another round.

Instagram rolls out new ‘subscription’ feature for creators.

Vivid — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:46:00 -0400

More ways to make money on the platform.

BORUTO CHAPTER 66 REVIEW

Vivid — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:21:00 -0400

Somebody has to go out.

Cordae's "From A Birds Eye View" review.

Vivid — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:22:00 -0400

First album review of the podcast.

JID Ft. 21 Savage & Baby Tate "Surround Sound" review.

Vivid — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:12:00 -0400

My headphones started overheating!

Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for Nearly $70 Billion

Vivid — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:33:00 -0400

“We’re investing deeply in world-class content, community and the cloud to usher in a new era of gaming that puts players and creators first and makes gaming safe, inclusive and accessible to all.” - Microsoft

You know I got to break this down right?

Joey Bada$$ "The Revenge" review.

Vivid — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:16:00 -0400

Another victory lap for Joey Bada$$.

Gunna officially outsells The Weeknd on Billboard 200 chart.

Vivid — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:35:00 -0400

Gunna secures his second no.1 album over The Weeknd. Let me break down all the reasons this happened.

ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1037 REVIEW

Vivid — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:48:00 -0400

Oda did it again!

Kanye's most important track on "Donda".

Vivid — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:02:00 -0400

The third installment of the series is finally here.

Kanye West and The Game “Eazy" review.

Vivid — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:25:00 -0400

Let's talk about it.

Does Nicki Minaj belong on the Rap Mount Rushmore?

Vivid — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:35:00 -0400

Hear me out....

Gunna is almost out selling the Weeknd.

Vivid — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:06:00 -0400

Let me break it down for you.

Kanye's Donda 2 era officially begins.

Vivid — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:43:00 -0400

Don't get me wrong I'm excited for this but we all know how this can pan out. let's talk about it.

Drake's most important track on "Certified Lover Boy".

Vivid — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:54:00 -0400

I breakdown the reason why I chose this track.

The Weeknd unofficially announces another new album.

Vivid — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:22:00 -0400

"I wonder...did you know you're experiencing a new trilogy" - The Weeknd

Cordae isn't slowing down.

Vivid — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:25:00 -0400

I break down my thoughts on "FABEV" (The Heart Part 4 Remix) and his upcoming album "From a birds eye view".

Albums that are confirmed to drop this year (2022)

Vivid — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:08:00 -0400

Just seen a video with Joey Bada$$ & Denzel Curry confirming albums that are being released this year. Let's talk about it.

Streaming platforms continue fighting songwriter pay.

Vivid — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:07:00 -0400

These corporations only care about deep pockets.

Boruto Ch 65 and Dragon Ball Super Ch 79 breakdown.

Vivid — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:03:00 -0400

Time to review these chapters.

The Weeknd is almost here.

Vivid — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:19:00 -0400

My thoughts on The Weekend's new album "Dawn FM" before it's released this Friday as well as other projects dropping this month.

Enter the Nipseyverse.

Vivid — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:15:00 -0400

The drop’s overarching “Nipsey Experience” will feature Nipsey Husle's final album "Blue Laces 3", 7 additional unreleased tracks, the Nipsey Hussle documentary, and behind the scenes footage and access to an exclusive community of all things Nipsey.

Let's talk about it.

I was right about Foogiano, Pooh Shiesty, and Fetty Wap!

Vivid — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:01:00 -0400

I'm saving receipts.

21 Savage ended 2021 with two bangers.

Vivid — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 23:34:00 -0400

This is a review of 21 Savage's "No Debate" & "Big Smoke".

The reason first week sales declined in 2021.

Vivid — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:32:00 -0400

I got two words for you. MERCH BUNDLES.

Last episode of the year!

Industry plants, Vinyl's increasing in sales, and why album covers are important.

Vivid — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:57:00 -0400

What do you consider an Industry plant?

The future of concerts in the Metaverse.

Vivid — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:04:00 -0400

Virtual concerts are here to stay.

Tyler The Creators most important track on '"CMIYGL"

Vivid — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:49:00 -0400

Tyler's victory lap takes a halt to reflect on the obstacles he's endured from a boy to the man he's becoming.

One Piece chapter 1036 review.

Vivid — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:32:00 -0400

King is defeated!

Whole Lotta Christmas?

Vivid — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 21:35:00 -0400

I completely forgot "Whole Lotta Red" dropped today so let's talk about that and everything else Christmas gives us.

LIVE LIFE FAST needed to slow down

Vivid — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:23:00 -0400

....sort of a review?

Instagram is "dying" something needs to change. Are you ready for the future of podcasting?

Vivid — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:11:00 -0400

Tik Tok is gaining more traffic than google.com

Stop gatekeeping music when an artists passes away.

Vivid — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:21:00 -0400

Also I got three people that can mop the floor with Jay-Z.

The bond between the artist and the character being portrayed.

Vivid — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:38:00 -0400

This is crucial.

Are you listening to music wrong? The Holiday's and allergies don't blend in well.

Vivid — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:37:00 -0400

The way you listen to music can drastically change your experience. Let's talk about it.

Does Bobby Shmurda have real fans? Is Epic records using streaming farms?

Vivid — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:44:00 -0400

I got amnesia something ain't right.

One Piece Chapter 1035 breakdown.

Vivid — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:50:00 -0400

The mask is finally off.

I miss the Old J Cole.

Vivid — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:44:00 -0400

The meets KD ain't nobody shooting like me J Cole

The I might drop the same day as Kanye J Cole

I hate the minimalistic J Cole

The I wear the same clothes everyday J Cole

I miss the me and my ***** J Cole

I gotta say, at that time I'd like to meet J Cole

Lyrical Rap flourished in 2021

Vivid — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:46:00 -0400

We have a great selection of lyrical rappers to choose from in todays era let's stop the outdated narrative that "lyrical" rap isn't appreciated.

The man with a million voices takes a trip to the 80s.

Vivid — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:49:00 -0400

Tory Lanez delivers a captivating 80s experience that's contagious for your ears, let's talk about it.

How do you become a fan? Russ's new album Chomp 2 is serious!

Vivid — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:30:00 -0400

What does an artist need to do in order for you to become a fan? How long does it usually take? I break this process down with Russ's new album "Chomp 2".

Travis Scott speaks on Astrofest tragedy in new interview.

Vivid — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:34:00 -0400

I speak on my own experiences at Travis Scott concerts and how I feel about his responses.

The Grammy's lost Drake's Support, A new era.

Vivid — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The gold standard is losing value.