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Thinking Outside The Boombox
On Thinking Outside The Boombox, I deliver your hip-hop and R&B news, review albums, introduce/spotlight artists, explore historical rap beefs, and much more! Tune in live on Twitch, watch the VODs or listen to the audio on all podcast platforms!www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast....
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Track #221- Kendrick vs. Drake: A Retrospective
In this surprise episode, Ahmad comes out of retirement to give his thoughts on the historic rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar!
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Track #220- The Farewell Tour, Pt. 5 (feat. Karyn)
In the SERIES finale of Thinking Outside the Boombox, my wife Karyn joins the podcast for the final stop on the farewell tour. To close out the podcas...
Track #219- Reel Rhythm Finale (feat. Brian)
In the finale episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I discuss some of the best hip-hop movies in each movie genre and discuss how hip-hop is ty...
Track #218- Ladies & Gentlemen, Kendrick Lamar.
In this special episode, I unpack all my thoughts after multiple listens of Kendrick Lamar's new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
Track #217- Reel Rhythm, Pt. 4 (feat. Brian)
In the penultimate episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I rank and discuss some of the best hip-hop movie soundtracks of all time!
Track #216- Reel Rhythm, Pt. 3 (feat. Brian)
In this week’s episode, Brian and I discuss those rappers that briefly put down the microphone and stepped in front of the camera. In Part 3 of our Re...
Track #215- Reel Rhythm, Pt. 2 (feat. Brian)
In this week’s episode, Brian returns for part 2 of our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history of hip-hop in movies! This week we discuss the best (...
Track #214- Reel Rhythm, Pt. 1 (feat. Brian)
In this week’s episode, my good friend Brian - co-host of What’s In The Box Office? - joins me to begin our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history...
Track #213- The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards (Recap)
In this week’s episode, I recap the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Tune in to see how well I predicted the hip-hop and R&B categories!
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Track #212- The Farewell Tour, Pt. 4 (feat. Kathryn & Devin)
In this week’s episode, I make the fourth stop on my farewell tour to talk to my family, Kathryn & Devin, about women in hip-hop!
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Track #211- The Farewell Tour, Pt. 3 (feat. Airriell)
In this week’s episode, I make the third stop on my farewell tour to talk to my homie Airriell about homosexuality in hip-hop!
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Track #210- The 6th Annual TOTB Awards
In this week’s episode, I announce the winners of the final and 6th Annual TOTB Awards!
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Track #209- The Farewell Tour, Pt. 2 (feat. Brian & Noah)
In this week's episode, I visit the next stop on my farewell tour as Brian & Noah return one last time to discuss: BEATS!
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Track #208- Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
Happy New Year! In this week's episode, I discuss the most anticipated rap and R&B albums of 2022!
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Track #207- Top 30 Albums & Top 5 EPs of 2021
In this week's episode, I reveal my top 30 albums and top 5 EPs of 2021! Happy Holidays!
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Track #206- Top 75 Songs of 2021
In this week's episode, I reveal my top 75 songs of 2021! Check out the playlists on Apple Music or Spotify!
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Track #205- The Farewell Tour, Pt. 1 (feat. Joe & Chloe G.)
It's the first stop on my farewell tour and this week, guests Joe and Chloe join me in the studio to discuss spirituality in hip-hop and R&B.
Track #204- Hip-Hop History Month: The '00s
Hip-Hop History Month comes to a close and in this week's episode, I discuss hip-hop in the 2000s! So throw a durag under your fitted and make sure yo...
Track #203- Hip-Hop History Month: The '90s
In this week's episode, I discuss the most important decade in hip-hop's history as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Let's go back to the 90s!
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Track #202- Hip-Hop History Month: The '80s
In this week's episode, I explore the decade hip-hop developed a personality as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Welcome to the '80s!
Track #201- Hip-Hop History Month: The '70s
November is Hip-Hop History Month and I'm celebrating by exploring a different decade in hip-hop's history each week! This week, I discuss the 70s!
The Final Chapter (Season 4 Trailer)
Season 4, the final season of Thinking Outside The Boombox, kicks off on November 7th! Tune in to see what I have in store!
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Track #200- The 200th Episode Celebration
In this week's episode, I celebrate my 200th episode by reflecting on the last 100! Thanks for all your support!
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Track #199- The DONDA Episode
In this week's episode, I discuss Kanye's 10th studio album, DONDA, and I have LOTS to say.
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Track #198- The Melodic Introvert
In this week's episode, I discuss The Melodic Blue and Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, albums from two of rap's most promising artists: Baby Keem and...
Track #197- The CLB Episode
In this week's episode, I discuss Drake's latest album, Certified Lover Boy! I talk about every shot Drake took at Kanye and discuss every track on th...
Track #196- Thoughts on 2021's Best-Selling Rap Albums
In this week's episode, I discuss Moneybagg Yo's A Gangsta's Pain and Pooh Sheisty's Sheisty Season and why they are 2 of the 3 highest selling rap al...
Track #195- Cleo's Soul
In this week's episode, I provide an update on Kanye vs. Drake and highlight the latest album by Cleo Sol!
Edit: Kanye released DONDA hours afte...
Track #194- California Love
In this week's episode, I discuss my experience attending The Hollywood Bowl for the first time to see Cynthia Erivo!
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Track #193- Most Anticipated Albums of 2021 (ENCORE)
Still on vacation so this week's episode revisits all the albums we've been waiting for ALL. YEAR. LONG.
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Track #192- Life After Death (ENCORE)
I'm on vacation so this week's episode is an encore of a discussion I had about posthumous albums last year. Still very relevant after DMX and Pop Smo...
Track #191- Best Of: 2021 (So Far...)
In this week's episode, I discuss my 15 favorite music projects from the first half of 2021!
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Track #190- Meet OVO: dvsn
In this week's episode, the Meet OVO series comes to an end as I shine the artist spotlight on OVO's best 1-2 punch: dvsn!
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Track #189- Meet OVO: Baka Not Nice, Plaza & Popcaan
In this week's episode, it’s a Meet OVO series triple-header as I explore the careers of Baka Not Nice, Plaza and Popcaan.
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Track #188- Meet OVO: Majid Jordan
In this week's episode, I set my sights on OVO's first R&B group, Majid Jordan as the Meet OVO series rolls on!
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Track #187- Meet OVO: Roy Woods
In this week's episode, the Meet OVO series continues as I explore the career of OVO Sound's most unique voice: Roy Woods.
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Track #186- Meet OVO: PartyNextDoor
In this week's episode, the Meet OVO series kicks off as I shine the spotlight on PartyNextDoor!
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Track #185- Cole World, No Days Off
In this week's episode, I dissect J. Cole's sixth studio album, The Off-Season!
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Track #184- Revisiting Drake's Views (feat. Joe G.)
In this week episode, Joe G. returns to the studio to revisit a conversation we had about Drake's Views album in honor of its 5 year anniversary!
Track #183- The Back in the Day Tournament V2 (Final Four & Championship Rounds) (feat. Karyn)
It's been a long journey, but in this episode the Back in the Day Tournament V2 concludes as Karyn and I discuss the final 4 albums and determine the...