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No Bars Off - XXL 2024 Freshman Freestyle Reaction24 Aug 202400:45:54

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap in and give 2024 XXL Freshman class a listen

Topics discussed: 1.What is the next generation bringing to the game?

  1. XXL Freshman freestyles
  2. Is there a star among the group?

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No Bars Off - Eminem Is Back As Slim Shady, Can JID Keep Up?24 Aug 202400:41:07

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the wizardry and wordplay of J.I.D. and Eminem on "Fuel" from his new project "The Death Of Slim Shady"

Topics discussed:

  1. Was J.I.D. able to hold his own rhyming with Em?
  2. Eminem's wordplay is undeniably top tier.
  3. How Em is always willing to give young talent a shot.

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No Bars Off - Will Family Matters Be Drake's Last Response?06 Jun 202400:34:46

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's latest drop "Family Matters" - the beef continues.

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Angry Aubrey what we have been waiting for?
  2. The second verse - he left Earth!!
  3. Is this his final shot to fire back?

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No Bars Off - Reservoir Dogs - Who Won?18 Feb 2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the legendary collaboration, Reservoir Dogs, on Jay-Z's classic album, Vol. 2 ...Hard Knock Life. Who had the best verse out of this collection of titans?

Topics discussed: Reservoir Dogs Jay-Z Beanie Sigel Jadakiss Styles P Sheek Louch Sauce Money

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No Bars Off - Ghostface Killah's crazy verse on Impossible18 Feb 2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the wordplay and imagery of Ghostface Killah's verse on Impossible, from the Wu-Tang Forever project.

Topics discussed: Ghostface Killah Impossible Wu-Tang

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No Bars Off - Freeway's unlimited flows - What We Do!18 Feb 2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the hip-hop classic What We Do and discuss Freeway and his limitless flows.

Topics discussed: Philly Freeway What We Do Flows

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No Bars Off - Is Nas Still Illmatic?18 Feb 2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Nas' new nostalgic-inducing hit Store Run from his latest project King's Disease.

Topics discussed: Nas Store Run Is Nas still illmatic?

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com

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No Bars Off - Where It All Started - When Bad Met Evil18 Feb 2022

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover When Bad Meets Evil

Topics discussed: Royce da 5'9" Eminem Best duo ever

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No Bars Off: Don't Sleep on Black Rob22 Oct 202100:19:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown salute the late, great Black Rob and his contributions to the Bad Boy catalog.

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Is Andre 3000 in your Top 5? Life Of the Party - Kanye West x Andre 300022 Oct 202100:53:37

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the latest appearance of rap unicorn Andre 3000 on Kanye West's unpublished Donda track "Life Of the Party"

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off: Did 2 Chainz body Drake? Big Amount Pt. 222 Oct 202100:12:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown Drake's verse on Big Amount

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off: Who killed this song? Big Amount - Drake x 2 Chainz22 Oct 202100:18:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss and marvel at the flows and wordplay on 2 Chainz' Big Amount feat. Drake

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off: Has DMX surpassed 2PAC?22 Oct 202100:30:55

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover discuss the greatness of DMX.

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off - Is Euphoria What We've Been Waiting For?06 Jun 202400:54:27

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick's shot back with "Euphoria".

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Euphoria what the people have been waiting for in a response?
  2. Kendrick takes direct aim at Drake and holds nothing back
  3. Is Drake's half white-ness a topic of contention?

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No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Weezy leaves Earth - You Only Live Twice - Drake x Rick Ross x Lil Wayne22 Oct 202100:42:40

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the imagery and wordplay on Drake's You Only Live Twice featuring Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off: Who Has the Crown? The Climb Back Pt. 222 Oct 202100:24:59

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown continue their breakdown of J. Cole's The Climb Back

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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No Bars Off - Did Drake Redeem Himself with The Taylor Made Freestyle06 Jun 202400:33:48

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss Drake's Taylor Made Freestyle, the latest entry in his battle with Kendrick Lamar.

Topics discussed:

  1. The brilliance of the unexpected pep talk-like approach Drake took
  2. Was the AI use a good play or a reach?
  3. Is the Taylor Made Freestyle a better effort than Push Ups?

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No Bars Off - Did Drake and Ross Take Bars Off On These Diss Tracks?06 Jun 202400:29:58

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about the beef between Drake and Rozay.

Topics discussed:

  1. The level of petty in each artist's song
  2. Being the "appetizer" beef compared to "main course" with Kendrick.
  3. Rappers taking the battle to IG

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No Bars Off - J. Cole Apology Reaction episode: We Had To Do It06 Jun 202400:30:23

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to the apology from J.Cole.

Topics discussed:

  1. Was it a moral judgment call?
  2. Does his apology affect Cole's place in the game.
  3. Finding perspective

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No Bars Off - Before Thee Apology! We Might Delete This Later16 Apr 202400:33:36

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J. Cole's response (pre-apology), "7 Minute Drill"

Topics discussed:

  1. Hearing the hesitancy in Cole's approach
  2. The feel of the overall project, "Might Delete Later"
  3. The context of the warning shots fired by both

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No Bars Off - Is Kendrick's Verse Really Like That?16 Apr 202400:26:31

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick Lamar's lightning rod of an appearance on his collab with Future on "Like That"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is it time to pick a side?
  2. is Kendrick keeping the "sport" of rap and it's competitive nature alive?
  3. Kung-Fu Kenny is very different from Kendrick Lamar

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No Bars Off - Skyzoo Pulls Up To Talk Snowfall And The New Deluxe Album16 Apr 202401:15:16

This week, Sha Stimuli sits down with Skyzoo to talk about the new deluxe version of his Franklin Saint-themed album, "The Mind Of A Saint".

Topics discussed:

  1. Going back in to the lab after Snowfall's final season
  2. The depths of darkness Skyzoo had to go to in order to become Franklin Saint
  3. The difference between nice and elite emcee skills

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Masta Ace Pulls Up To Talk New Album, the classic The Symphony and How He Stays Relevant16 Apr 202400:59:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk sit down and chop it up with the legendary Masta Ace to talk his current project, "Richmond Hill" and how he stays relevant.

Topics discussed:

  1. The new project and breakdown of the dope concept track "Connections"
  2. How he ended up with the opening verse on the classic "The Symphony".
  3. The work to remain relevant from the Slaughtahouse days to now.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Did Cam'ron Body This Verse?16 Apr 202400:26:58

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cam'ron's set off Rocafella appearance on the team inspired joint "The R.O.C."

Topics discussed:

  1. Was Cam's verse underrated?
  2. His career evolution from rapper to superstar podcast host.
  3. The makings of the move to Rocafella

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No Bars Off - Twista Spits About Working at The Car Wash24 Aug 202400:24:57

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Twista's inspiring appearance on Joyner Lucas' "Still Alright". A story of perseverance and perspective.

Topics discussed:

  1. Twista having to work at the car wash
  2. Being on the train the first time he heard himself on the radio on "Po' Pimp".
  3. His perserverance and inspirational path to stardom

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Did Coast Contra Take Any Bars Off?31 Jan 202400:33:18

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Coast Contra and their new single "Ayo"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Coast Contra actually underrated?
  2. The top-tier wordplay and entendres they bring
  3. Are they hip-hop's saviors?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - The Best Dis Song Ever Created! We Salute Nas' Ether w/ guest L.G.31 Jan 202400:56:21

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Nas' Ether and it's impact

Topics discussed:

  1. Is this the greatest diss song ever made?
  2. It's impact and how it shaped Nas' career
  3. Could anyone besides Jay-Z have survived this shot?

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No Bars Off - R.I.P. TakeOff Took No Bars Off31 Jan 202400:26:15

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss TakeOff and his crazy verse on "Having Our Way" feat. Drake

Topics discussed:

  1. TakeOff and his otherworldly flow on this record
  2. Being the most talented, yet most overlooked, member of the Migos.
  3. A life ended too soon

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No Bars Off - Did Drake Really Go In On Joe Budden?31 Jan 202400:29:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's "Red Button" from his Scary Hours version of his For All The Dogs release.

Topics discussed:

  1. Are these shots directed at Joe Budden?
  2. Our love for Angry Aubrey
  3. Living in the era of dropping music when the mood strikes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Was 2Pac A Bar Spitter? "So Many Tears" With Guest LG19 Dec 202300:35:14

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by special in-studio guest, our brother, resident Pac fan, actor, emcee and new ATLien, LG aka Lord's Gift aka Jamar Greene, to discuss Pac and his heartfelt song "So Many Tears".

Topics discussed:

  1. Did Pac's jail time bring out some of his best work?
  2. His vulnerability and embracing of his deepest fears
  3. How Pac's upbringing shaped his way of life

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Tracey Lee Talks New Album, Collab With Biggie, Pivoting Careers19 Dec 202301:02:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down and chop it up with our Philly brother Tracey Lee to discuss the soulful and introspective cut "My Feelings" from his new album, Different.

Topics discussed:

  1. The new album and his industry journey
  2. His opportunity to collab with Biggie
  3. Pivoting careers to becoming a licensed lawyer

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Did Lil Wayne Take Any Bars Off on "BARS" With 2 Chainz?29 Nov 202300:27:16

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask you, the #Barbarians, did Lil Wayne leave Earth on his verse on "Bars"? His recent collab project, Collegrove 2, with 2 Chainz is full of quotables - this one came to us as a Lenny S. suggestion.

Topics discussed:

  1. How does Wayne keep doing this?
  2. The ability to constantly change his flow up
  3. Is this verse a No Bars Off display?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Did Drake And Cole Kill The Back And Forth Flow On "Evil Ways"?29 Nov 202300:39:46

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake and J. Cole's recent collab "Evil Ways" and the back and forth sparring.

Topics discussed:

  1. Has any "duo" in recent memory kill the back and forth flow like Drake and Cole?
  2. The return of Angry Aubrey
  3. Cole's pen game has taken off to another level.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Did Lil Wayne Body Another Feature? "Big Dog" Benny The Butcher x Lil Wayne29 Nov 202300:21:34

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown pose the question: Did Lil Wayne take No Bars Off on his recent feature on Benny The Butcher's single "Big Dog".

Topics discussed:

  1. Did Lil Wayne body yet another feature?
  2. His attention to detail with both the rhyme scheme and dog theme.
  3. The underlying "Looney Tunes" reference.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Ransom Got Us Talking Relationships, Dating, Kevin Samuels on They Live08 Nov 202300:43:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk relationships and current dating "standards" - sparked by the thought-provoking, superbly written word art of Ransom, speaking in the person of Kevin Samuels on "They Live".

Topics discussed:

  1. The current state of dating and relationship expectations.
  2. The villainous persona most women associated with Kevin Samuels - was it warranted?
  3. The "no-date" list

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Cyhi On The Radar Freestyle Reaction24 Aug 202400:11:48

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their reaction to Cyhi The Prynce's freestyle appearance on On The Radar radio.

Topics discussed:

  1. Just how underrated is Cyhi?
  2. How secure his place in the game is.
  3. Is his pen game Top 5?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - Why Isn't Treach Talked About More?31 Oct 202300:31:16

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Treach and his contributions to the game. Like it or not, he inspired alot of your favorite emcees.

Topics discussed:

  1. Treach and his amazing flow and unpredictable rhyme scheme on his classic single "Craziest"
  2. His influence on a generation of rappers to come after him
  3. Is Treach underrated?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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No Bars Off - How Does He Keep Doing This? Andre 3000 Is Not Human!31 Oct 202300:30:51

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Andre 3000 and his un-human like cameo appearance on Killer Mike's "Scientists & Engineers" from his latest release "MICHAEL"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Andre 3000 an alien? No, like seriously ...lol
  2. 3 Stacks' uncanny ability to find flow pockets and his mastery of English language semantics
  3. Does his lack of solo projects keep him out of the GOAT discussion?

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No Bars Off - Did J. Cole Give Us Verse of the Year?06 Oct 202300:52:15

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss J. Cole and his otherworldly feature on Lil Yachty's new song "The Secret Recipe".

Topics discussed:

  1. J. Cole's growth and comfortability in his spot
  2. His mission to destroy every feature that he appears on
  3. Is this the verse of the year?

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No Bars Off - Geechi Gotti Channels Aye Verb's flow to Kill Eazy - Reaction06 Oct 202300:27:10

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to Geechi Gotti and his mean, in your face delivery going at Remy Ma and Eazy the Block Captain.

Topics discussed:

  1. Geechi and his dissection of the Remy/Papoose/Eazy situation with BARS!
  2. His ability to setup his punchlines and entendres
  3. Did he go too far and/or was it too personal?

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No Bars Off - We Should Be Talkin' More About Russ - "Perfectionist" breakdown10 Jun 202300:36:51

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Russ, his amazing rhyme skills on his new "Chomp 2.5" EP and should he be celebrated more?

Topics discussed:

  1. We talk Russ and his new project, "Chomp 2.5" and break down the song "Perfectionist"
  2. Has he earned his way into the "'top tier" conversation?
  3. The transparency in his music

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No Bars Off - J. Cole Does It Again! - All My Life w/ Durk05 Jun 202300:33:13

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown J. Cole's recent appearance on Durk's "All My Life".

Topics discussed:

  1. J. Cole and his ability to stay in his lane on features
  2. Durk and his growth
  3. Cole being somewhere between hitting his prime and retirement.

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No Bars Off - Symba Has A Message for Ja Morant?05 Jun 202300:47:38

This week, Sha Stimuli Boardwalk Brown discuss Symba and his message to Ja Morant. A discussion we have been waiting for.

Topics discussed:

  1. Symba and his message to Ja Morant
  2. Ja Morant, his inner circle and the history of allegations
  3. Is the music he constantly references part of the problem?

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No Bars Off - Jack Harlow Dropped a Classic Album?!?05 Jun 202300:30:25

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Jack Harlow's new project, "Jackman" and his addressing of the obvious skin color stereotypes on the song "It Can't Be"

Topics discussed:

  1. Jack Harlow and his new project "Jackman": Is it a classic?
  2. His growth and transparency
  3. Tackling the stereotypes and assumptions that come with being a white rapper

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No Bars Off - Method Man! Still Got It on 101 Razors!05 Jun 202300:17:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Method Man, his recent feature run and his fire appearance on 101 Razors.

Topics discussed:

  1. The evolution of Method Man's career and his pen
  2. His recent run of bar heavy features
  3. Staying relevant in a "young man's" game

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No Bars Off - Lloyd Banks "Pieces of My Pain" First time reaction: Did We Laugh At His Pain?05 Jun 202300:22:04

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to the title track from Lloyd Banks' recent album release "The Course of The Inevitable 3: Pieces of My Pain".

Topics discussed:

  1. Lloyd Banks' career and his signature sound
  2. Does his style need to evolve?
  3. Song highlights / lowlights

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No Bars Off - Drake Vs. Kendrick: We Go Line By Line To Decide Who Won!07 Jul 202400:48:47

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown wrap-up the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, go line by line and score the dopest bars from each song.

Topics discussed:

  1. We give points, ranging from 1-3, for each dope line by an artist
  2. Where there were dope lines that couldn't be scored
  3. Who was the winner?

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No Bars Off - Kxng Crooked & Joell Ortiz Bodied This - Blue Magic06 May 202300:35:12

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Joell & Crooked's amazing EP, "JFKLAX", and breakdown the dope in "Blue Magic".

Topics discussed:

  1. Investments & assets rap and how much we love it
  2. The intertwining of the Paris stories in each of their verses
  3. Is any duo better with the bars?

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No Bars Off - First Time Reaction - Dame Dollaz - "Heaven or Hell Freestyle"06 May 202300:15:21

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to Dame Dollaz and his "Heaven or Hell" Freestyle

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No Bars Off - Battle Rap Legend Cortez Taps In06 May 202301:09:50

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with battle rap legend Cortez and discuss his new project "Filthy Karma".

Topics discussed:

  1. The difference between writing raps for battles vs songs for an album
  2. Cortez' response to finding out his son raps
  3. We breakdown the bars and the storyline for the song "Karma" off his new project.

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