
February Recap | Kendrick Bowl, A$AP Free, Life is Beautiful, Drake x PND dropped $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, & More!
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02/25/25 • 80 min
Feb was stacked with highlight moments for the Culture! From Kendrick sweeping the Grammys and crushing his Super Bowl performance, Vybz winning at the MOBO Awards, A$AP beating his case, to albums from some of our faves. This episode kicks off with the highlights and ends with reviews for Life is Beautiful and $ome $exy $ongs 4 U!
Timeline
Intro: 00:00:31
Agenda: 00:00:58
February Recap (highlights and the lowlights): 00:02:08
J.Cole cLOUDS Review: 00:13:40
Album Review Criteria: 00:18:58
Life is Beautiful Review: 00:22:17
Questions/Thoughts & Tea ahead of $ome $exy $ongs 4 U: 00:37:17
$ome $exy $ongs 4 U Review: 00:51:25
Final Thoughts on $$$ 4 U: 01:13:43
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The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer, any artists, record labels, or affiliates. All music discussed is reviewed for the purpose of commentary and criticism, and I do not claim ownership of any songs or recordings. Any references to copyrighted material fall under fair use, and this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only.
I encourage listeners to support the artists discussed by purchasing or streaming their music through official channels. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences, and listener discretion is advised.
Feb was stacked with highlight moments for the Culture! From Kendrick sweeping the Grammys and crushing his Super Bowl performance, Vybz winning at the MOBO Awards, A$AP beating his case, to albums from some of our faves. This episode kicks off with the highlights and ends with reviews for Life is Beautiful and $ome $exy $ongs 4 U!
Timeline
Intro: 00:00:31
Agenda: 00:00:58
February Recap (highlights and the lowlights): 00:02:08
J.Cole cLOUDS Review: 00:13:40
Album Review Criteria: 00:18:58
Life is Beautiful Review: 00:22:17
Questions/Thoughts & Tea ahead of $ome $exy $ongs 4 U: 00:37:17
$ome $exy $ongs 4 U Review: 00:51:25
Final Thoughts on $$$ 4 U: 01:13:43
Let me know your favorite part of this episode and what's on your playlist now!
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Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer, any artists, record labels, or affiliates. All music discussed is reviewed for the purpose of commentary and criticism, and I do not claim ownership of any songs or recordings. Any references to copyrighted material fall under fair use, and this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only.
I encourage listeners to support the artists discussed by purchasing or streaming their music through official channels. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences, and listener discretion is advised.
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Recap of Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Kendrick set the stage and the tone with Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show! GNX was heard live for the first time and he had a performance full of symbolism and surprises like Samuel L. Jackson. This was one def for the Culture! Tune in for my highlight moments and listen to me unpack the show!
Timeline
Intro: 00:00:31
Agenda: 00:01:30
Pre-Halftime Show Highlights: 00:01:52
Questions & Thoughts ahead of Show: 00:05:27
Halftime Setlist/Performance Review: 00:07:38
Favorite Part of the Show: 00:29:55
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I encourage listeners to support the artists discussed by purchasing or streaming their music through official channels. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences, and listener discretion is advised.
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