Record Report B-Sides | Grammy Relevance + Fall-Off First Listen Thoughts
We're back with a packed episode — and we're not holding back.
Ahmad kicks things off with a prank story involving his son that you did NOT see coming. From there, Vance and Ahmad dive deep into everything that had the culture talking: the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Grammys, J. Cole's latest project, and the ongoing Kanye West situation.Bad Bunny didn't just perform — he brought an entire cultural moment to the biggest stage in American sports. We break down why his set was more than entertainment, what it means for hip-hop's global reach, and who we think should be next on that Halftime stage.Then we shift to the Grammys — are they finally getting it right? We discuss the tributes, the snubs, the recognition of legacy artists, and whether soul music is still getting the respect it deserves. Plus, Kendrick Lamar's stranglehold on hip-hop in 2025 and what that means for the culture going forward.And J. Cole dropped — so of course we had to get into it. Is the storytelling still elite? What does this album mean for his legacy? And is J. Cole approaching the end of an era?All that, plus current music recommendations and our thoughts on the rising British influence in hip-hop.📌 CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction & Ahmad's Prank Story04:58 – Super Bowl Recap & Reactions10:01 – Halftime Show Highlights14:47 – Cultural Impact of Bad Bunny's Performance19:52 – Future Super Bowl Performers & Predictions27:43 – The Future of Pop Stars in Hip-Hop Spaces30:12 – Evaluating the Best Super Bowl Performers Ever34:41 – Stadium Experience & Artist Selection39:56 – Grammy Awards: Still Relevant?52:08 – Emerging Artists & British Influence54:18 – Grammy Surprises & Recognition57:16 – The Evolving Significance of the Grammys01:01:47 – J. Cole's New Album: First Impressions01:09:36 – Conceptual Depth in J. Cole's Work01:12:43 – What's Next for J. Cole?01:16:50 – Legacy Artists & Their Role in Hip-Hop Today🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Record Report — the podcast where we take hip-hop seriously.💬 Drop your take in the comments: Was Bad Bunny's Halftime Show the best in recent memory? And where does J. Cole's new album first reaction?#TheRecordReport #HipHop #SuperBowl #BadBunny #HalfTimeShow #JCole #KendrickLamar #KanyeWest #Grammys #MusicPodcast #HipHopPodcast #MusicCulture
