Episodes
July 24, 2025
Forget Me Nots: A Deep Dive of 'Straight From the Heart' featuring Patrice Rushen
This week on The Record Report , we’re honored to be joined by the legendary Patrice Rushen: singer, songwriter, producer, and the musical genius behind the iconic 1982 album Straight From the Heart . Best known for the timel...
July 21, 2025
B-Sides: Best Albums of the Year (So Far)
Welcome back for another B Sides episode of The Record Report , we’re diving into the standout albums of 2025 so far — from the ones that lived up to the hype to the underrated releases that surprised us. We talk about sounds...
July 3, 2025
There's a Riot Goin' On: Sly Stone’s Beautiful Chaos
This week on The Record Report , we went down the rabbit hole with one of the most confounding and iconic albums of the ’70s: There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone. It’s messy, it’s brilliant, it’s frustrating, ...
June 16, 2025
Hell Hath No Fury: The Clipse's Underrated Masterpiece
hmad and Vance take you deep into one of hip-hop's most criminally overlooked albums: Clipse's "Hell Hath No Fury." This isn't just another album review – it's an exploration of how raw talent, label frustrations, and the Neptunes' otherworldly production created a masterpiece that still influences…
June 5, 2025
B-Sides: Rap in the courts, Streaming University, Accountability and more
In this episode of The Record Report, Ahmad and Vance delve into various current events, including the ongoing Puff Trial involving Diddy, the latest developments in Tory Lanez's case, and the impact of Streaming University o...
May 21, 2025
The Legacy of Mystic Styles: A Three 6 Mafia Deep Dive
In this episode, Vance and Ahmad explore the 30th anniversary of Three 6 Mafia's debut album, Mystic Styles. They reflect on the album's significance, its influence on hip hop, and their personal connections with the music. The conversation explores the impact of horror films on the album's themes,…
May 8, 2025
Goodie Mob’s Soul Food: Spirit, Struggle & Southern Pride
Goodie Mob. Organized Noise. CeeLo Green. Conscious lyrics. Emotional depth. Southern pride. In this new episode of The Record Report , Ahmad, Vance, and recurring guest Ryan sit down to explore Goodie Mob’s debut album Soul ...
April 24, 2025
B-Sides : Mental Health, Music Legends & Streaming Shifts in Hip-Hop
In this jam-packed episode of The Record Report , Ahmad and Vance dive into the intersection of music, mental health, controversy, and creativity . They take a critical look at Kanye West's long history of polarizing remarks ...
April 8, 2025
Keys 2 the City: A Deep Dive into Nipsey Hussle's Groundbreaking Mixtape The Marathon
*Re-Release from 2020* Welcome back to the Record Report! To commemorate six years since Nipsey Hussle's passing, we're re-releasing an old episode that needed editing for re-release. In this episode, we dive deep into Nipsey...
March 25, 2025
N.E.R.D. Fly or Die: Pharrell, Chad, & Shay's Genre-Bending Impact on Hip-Hop & Rock
In this episode of Other on the Record Report , we're breaking down N.E.R.D.'s iconic 2004 album Fly or Die , a genre-bending masterpiece that shook up the music scene. If you’re a fan of groundbreaking hip-hop, electrifying ...
March 5, 2025
Why 'Black On Both Sides' by Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Still Resonates with the Culture
Welcome back to the Record Report! In this episode, we dive deep into one of hip-hop’s most influential albums: Mos Def’s Black On Both Sides (1999). Join us as we explore the cultural impact, lyrical genius, and genre-defyin...
Feb. 19, 2025
Crunk Juice: The Success & Legacy of Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz' Final Album
Crunk Juice: The Success & Legacy of Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz' Final Album In this episode of the Record Report Podcast , we dive deep into the legacy of Crunk Juice , the iconic album by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz that c...
Feb. 5, 2025
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...
Jan. 17, 2025
Lord of the Sad and Lonely - Kid Cudi's Indicud: A Journey Beyond the Moon
*Originally released in 2021* Welcome back to The Record Report! This episode, we delve into Kid Cudi's third studio album, Indicud. With fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Man on the Moon series, Cudi surprised th...
Jan. 14, 2025
Thought It Was A Drought Future’s Dirty Sprite 2: The Rise of a Trap Icon
*Originally recorded in 2023* Welcome back to The Record Report ! For Episode 2, we’re diving into the syrupy depths of Future’s Dirty Sprite 2 (DS2). Released in 2015, DS2 was the project that catapulted Future from an artis...
Jan. 2, 2025
B Sides | Moments of 2024: The Record Report Year in Review Pt. II
Welcome Back to the Record Report! As 2024 wraps up, join Ahmad and Vance as they dive into the most significant moments in hip-hop this year. From the explosive return of regional rap to unforgettable feuds and the rise of w...
Dec. 12, 2024
B Sides | Moments of 2024: The Record Report Year in Review Pt. I
The Record Report Podcast: Top 5 Favorite Albums of 2024 In this special episode of The Record Report , hosts Ahmad and Vance B count down their Top 5 favorite albums of 2024! From emerging artists to established icons, they ...
Nov. 11, 2024
Rage Against the Machine: The Album That Defined a Generation
In this episode of Record Report Podcast , we dive deep into the self-titled debut album by Rage Against the Machine, a project that shook the music world in 1992. With its raw fusion of rap, metal, and politically charged ly...
Oct. 29, 2024
Beyoncé's Crazy in Love: The Album That Launched a Legacy
In this episode of Record Report Podcast , we’re throwing it back to the album that set the stage for Beyoncé’s reign as a global icon. Join us as we dive deep into Dangerously in Love , featuring the unforgettable hit "Crazy...
Sept. 17, 2024
B Sides: Under the Weather
Topics of this Episode Recent legends passing Kendrick's new Untitled Song Super Bowl 24' Halftime Saga VMAs (Sort of) What we've been listening to @Yo_Ahki/@VanceB_ Listen to this new episode and previous others on: Apple Po...
Sept. 7, 2024
Stevie Wonder's Visions: A Musical Masterpiece of Reflection and Change
This week on Record Report Podcast , we’re joined by special guests Dave (@TrapBasquiat) and Malcolm (@Malcolm_X) to take an in-depth journey through Stevie Wonder's 16th album, Innervisions . Released in 1973, this Grammy-wi...
Aug. 31, 2024
From the Underground Up: How Pilot Talk Cemented Curren$y's Status
This one's for the day-one lifers and new listeners alike! In Episode 10 of Record Report Podcast , we take a deep dive into Pilot Talk , the 2010 album that solidified Curren$y as an independent rap icon. Released in July 20...
Aug. 24, 2024
B Sides: Summer Break (lost episode)
A lost episode we shot before taking the Summer Break. Episode 10 coming soon! @Yo_Ahki/@VanceB_ Listen to this new episode and previous others on: Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/jydzz9fk) Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/c3...
June 11, 2024
B-Sides: A Diddy Conversation
For this special B-Sides episode, Vance and Ahmad discussed the lawsuit and seemingly inevitable criminal charges towards Sean "Diddy" Combs and what this means for the future of Hip Hop.