Record Report Podcast

05/02/2025

New Episode! "If You're Reading This It's Too Late: A Deep Dive into the Album's Impact and Drake's Legacy"

In this episode, we dive deep into Drake's iconic 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late . From its surprise release to its impact on the hip-hop and rap scene, we explore the themes, production, and standout track...

In this episode, we dive deep into Drake's iconic 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late . From its surprise release to its impact on the hip-hop and rap…

05/02/2025

In this episode, we dive deep into Drake's iconic 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. From its surprise release to its impact on the hip-hop and rap scene, we explore the themes, production, and standout tracks that made this album a game-changer. Join us as we analyze the significance of this project in Drake's career and its lasting influence on the genre.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the album, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of the defining records of the 2010s. Tune in to discover why If You're Reading This It's Too Late continues to shape the sound of modern rap.

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04/02/2025

Welcome Back to another episode of The Record Report!

Ahmad & Vance break down the biggest moments in rap this year! From the rise of regional rap to unforgettable feuds & the dominance of women in hip-hop—this episode has it all.

🔥 Regional rap thrived—ATL, NYC, LA, Detroit, & Memphis all showed out.
👑 Women in rap took over—Megan, Nicki, GloRilla & more delivered.
🎤 Kendrick vs. Drake—Hip-hop’s biggest battle in years.

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Remember that feeling when you heard you favorite song for first time? What about when your favorite artist released something and you couldn't wait to talk with yo…

03/02/2025

🚨 We’re LIVE! 🚨The Record Report now has a home! 🏠🎶 Our brand-new website is officially up and running—your go-to spot for deep dives into hip-hop’s greatest albums, exclusive content, every podcast episode, and much more to come.🎧 Tap in now: therecordreport.com Stream. Explore. Join the conversation. 🔥

18/09/2024

Our very own Vance Brinkley is going to war this Friday at Crash the Decks: Drummer vs DJ Battle.

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08/09/2024

This one's for the day-one lifers and new listeners alike! Get ready to dive back into a cult classic that reshaped the indie rap scene.

For this episode 10, we revisited a 2010 college dorm rap nerd classic, Pilot Talk. Released in July 2010, Pilot Talk was the album that positioned Curren$y to become the independent legend he is today. With features from Snoop Dogg, Devin the Dude, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, Mikey Rocks, Smoke DZA, and Big K.R.I.T., this project made the world know Spitta was here to stay.

Ahmad and Vance also discuss Megan the Stallion keeping Country Rap Tunes alive and well and what they're currently listening to. If you're familiar with Spitta, you should have your planes ready.

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17/08/2024

We're glad to see you again for episode 9 of the Record Report!
For this episode, we have our two-time guest Nicki Mayo along for the ride to review Beyonce's debut album, Dangerously In Love.

Dropping in the early official days of Summer 2003, Dangerously In Love was Beyonce's introduction to the world as a solo artist. With the help of superstars like Jay Z, Sean Paul, Luther Vandross, and Sleepy Brown, the project blends different forms of contemporary R&B while taking deeper elements of Reggae and Soul to show her range as an artist.
As always, Ahmad, Vance, and Nicki choose their Top three tracks, reminisce about their memories when the project dropped, and discuss how Dangerously In Love became a precursor to Queen Bey's legendary run in modern music.

We also discuss improper sampling, relationships, and Beyonce's sketchy acting history.

Some of us have improper rankings as well...
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09/05/2024

For the past two weeks, the Hip Hop industry has been abuzz with a heated exchange between two of its biggest titans. This feud, which has been simmering for more than a decade, has finally come to a head, and we've taken the time to dissect the latest releases, contextualize them historically, and declare a winner. So, if you're looking to stay on top of all the latest happenings in the Hip Hop world, tap in now and don't miss out on what's next!

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11/04/2024

*Throwback Thursday* We're sharing an episode from season 3 that was so much fun we still listening too. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

We're reviewing Goldlink's debut studio album, At What Cost. This project was pivotal to the DMV for many reasons. On paper, "Crew" is currently certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA and even earned a Grammy nomination in 2018. But each song on the 14-track LP provides a different side to the city through versatile sounds and a slew of talent from the area from Lil Dude to Mya.

We also have our special guest DJ Marauder in the building to talk about the making of At What Cost. As always we choose our top three tracks, and were fortunate enough for DJ Marauder to share insider info on how these tracks came to be.

We also talk about how to truly build relationships in the DMV artist scene, Ray J, and what we've been listening to lately.

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08/04/2024

Have you ever heard of 70's band Cymande? We weren't very familiar but are hooked now.

Welcome back to the Record Report!

This episode, we'll be taking a trip back over the pond, and back in time to review Cymande's self-titled debut, Cymande.

Dropping only a year after Funkadelic's Maggot Brain and long before other projects influence the sound of the 1970s, Cymande is a project that uses several influences across the globe to create one of the earliest forms of funk music. Though their story is told mainly through separate interviews and documentary Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande.

Like they always do, Ahmad and Vance choose their Top 3 tracks, talk about the international elements behind the complex production, and why Cymande's music is one that many music (and hip-hop) lovers should give a listen.

We also talk about 'Like That', Amapiano, and take a look through Wale's Billboard charts stats.

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07/04/2024

In a music cycle that turns over so fast, It feels like the a majority of attention is geared towards Superstar artist, rightfully so. With that, we've decided to start sharing recent releases that you might've missed.

Our first selection is TDE's Sir () recently released "Heavy". With contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Anderson .Paak, Ab-Soul and Isaiah Rashad - Sir follows up his 2019's Chasing Summer with an introspective examination of his life since. Combining contemporary R&B, his own creative experiments and thoughtful lyrics. It's definitely worth a listen and will probably be in your rotation afterwards. It's perfect for Sunday's too!

07/04/2024

Recently, we revisited Tyler the Creator's Flower Boy. This album would go on to become the album that may consider his star making album and feature his biggest hits at the time. With an array of sounds and inspiration, Tyler takes his listeners on a Teenage Love Journey that would make 80's movies envy. We were blessed to have join to share how much fun this album and how the message and concept connected with her.

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06/04/2024

We've been slow on the socials but we've been working. We got some new episodes to drop but first What y'all listening too?

22/03/2024

Season 4 of The Record Report is here!

Kick off your Spring with four episodes of us choosing our top 3 tracks from these albums:

Latest: - The Grey Area
- The Menstrual Show
- RBG: Revolutionary but Gangsta
- Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1

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12/03/2024

Welcome back to Season 4 (and 50th Episode) of the Record Report! For this episode, we're heading south to North Carolina to review Little Brother's Sophmore album The Menstrual Show. At the time of this album's release, the group faced scrutiny for its polarizing concept, which references the offen...