https://7thlisten.com 7th Listen Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:40:58 +0000 https://7thlisten.com en https://7thlisten.com/Nav Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:50:44 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Nav <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="128194943" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts Playlists Reviews About STAY INFORMED WITH OUR NEWSLETTER. #mc_embed_signup{clear:left; font:9px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} https://7thlisten.com/Podcasts Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:59:09 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Podcasts <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="128409856" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About STAY INFORMED WITH OUR NEWSLETTER. #mc_embed_signup{clear:left; font:9px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} Episode 36—Call The Jeweler ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "Let them eat cake." - Marie Antoinette (Not Queen Elizabeth) In this episode, the guys start with a stoner-Esque philosophical question about the (arguably harmful) nature of the jeweler in Hip-Hop before discussing one of the most opulent and richest in the game, Rick Ross. Richer Than I Ever Been is Rozay's eleventh studio album and while he may be wealthier than the boss from years past, the guys wonder if the music too has improved with time. Beamin x Deno end the episode with new sounds that you should check out. <img width="1000" height="638" width_o="1000" height_o="638" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33de9212e6433666f02fe41737dae3398bf7decb5e6a59c65f923e6f8cc827a2/Rick-Ross-Richer-Than-Ive-Ever-Been-Album-Artwork.jpeg" data-mid="135897634" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/33de9212e6433666f02fe41737dae3398bf7decb5e6a59c65f923e6f8cc827a2/Rick-Ross-Richer-Than-Ive-Ever-Been-Album-Artwork.jpeg" /> Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS VIRGIL WAS HERE And the world will never forget that. "Rest in Peace." <img width="2048" height="3090" width_o="2048" height_o="3090" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35b1d5aa04595a95419fd8dbe6d7e36f6039a288866715eeff8e93004b1a431c/Messages-Image670501623.png" data-mid="127327356" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/35b1d5aa04595a95419fd8dbe6d7e36f6039a288866715eeff8e93004b1a431c/Messages-Image670501623.png" /> <img width="1280" height="1932" width_o="1280" height_o="1932" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1c583c6c9748d9031aab3a3d7cfde3ddfc13bc74ea59ef789bc36362f6057271/virgil-2.jpeg" data-mid="127327357" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1c583c6c9748d9031aab3a3d7cfde3ddfc13bc74ea59ef789bc36362f6057271/virgil-2.jpeg" /> Bonus—He Does What He Wants ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS In this complementing bonus episode, the guys spend *nearly* 15 minutes voicing their love and admiration for two of the culture's most exceptional innovators: Jay Z and Frank Ocean.Check out Frank's jewelry line, Homer, here. <img width="730" height="1023" width_o="730" height_o="1023" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/96115538a0b1c7e07ad188757f20b16af47042344d9d660e95d6b6c6aa5b77f9/frank.jpeg" data-mid="127328512" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/730/i/96115538a0b1c7e07ad188757f20b16af47042344d9d660e95d6b6c6aa5b77f9/frank.jpeg" /> <img width="730" height="1023" width_o="730" height_o="1023" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e63ea44dfe158c1c2da5a7a714dd3277aceac46a733d0e59894b52b31633237c/-Homer-Photo-Frank-Ocean.jpeg" data-mid="127328504" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/730/i/e63ea44dfe158c1c2da5a7a714dd3277aceac46a733d0e59894b52b31633237c/-Homer-Photo-Frank-Ocean.jpeg" /> Episode 34—Time To Hate ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "I didn't go to service this week, but I had my own spiritual experience...PAY FOR HAITI!"In this episode, Deno starts by detailing his universal chanting experience featuring Alice Coltrane's Sai Anantam Ashram and Beamin describes his appreciation for Kaytranada &amp; Mach-Hommy's latest track, $payforhaiti. Both, undoubtedly, spiritual experiences. Then, the guys discuss the 2022 Grammy nominations and the new cohort of shoo-in winners. Later, the guys start their reflection on the music released in 2021 and reveal a refreshing spin on their traditional yearend offerings.There is a lot on the horizon for 7thListen! <img width="1000" height="563" width_o="1000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a7b574c88da62f72b0429c94fcbbf8a5c6e03e94c55db522cab1a6e0e3bc80dd/AliceColtrane_JourneyInSatchidananda_crop_16x9.jpeg" data-mid="127328819" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a7b574c88da62f72b0429c94fcbbf8a5c6e03e94c55db522cab1a6e0e3bc80dd/AliceColtrane_JourneyInSatchidananda_crop_16x9.jpeg" /> Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "I hate this video more and more the longer I look at it."In this bonus episode, Deno spends a solid 15 minutes hating on an unnamed song and music video.As Beamin puts it, sometimes all the ingredients for success are there but they are mixed together distastefully. And this Grammy-nominated song/music video is a nasty concoction.*Updated* Episode 33—Astroverse ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS First and foremost, rest in peace to the lives lost at the 2021 Astroworld Festival.In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss the downfalls of music festival culture; two things, in particular, cannot continue post-pandemic.Next, the guys take a stab at unpacking the metaverse and the digital flex. <img width="2000" height="2000" width_o="2000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f385b1bc45e115e9fc91ce74d168279cebf6572bd7f6916f684bad16b82d00f/astroworld.jpeg" data-mid="127434235" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2f385b1bc45e115e9fc91ce74d168279cebf6572bd7f6916f684bad16b82d00f/astroworld.jpeg" /> <img width="1440" height="1440" width_o="1440" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16af178f76f2f7e1a403c9dd0acba500e5168764f9154e37e65acc9d96e7d14f/metabirkin.jpeg" data-mid="127434575" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/16af178f76f2f7e1a403c9dd0acba500e5168764f9154e37e65acc9d96e7d14f/metabirkin.jpeg" /> Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "Where were you the first time you heard Live.Love.A$AP by A$AP Rocky?"In this episode, the fellas discuss the impact of two visionaries: A$AP Yams and Ye Omari. Beamin recaps his experience of Rocky performing his breakthrough mixtape at ComplexCon on its 10th anniversary. Later, the guys breakdown Ye's Drink Champs episode. It's easy to write Ye's long-form thoughts off as rants, but is it possible that Ye is transmitting sage knowledge from sacred texts? <img width="1080" height="720" width_o="1080" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8ae78dc30cdf9c555d53c5d76f7127b6016a58e29acd016bbada8fcdf9297125/yams.jpeg" data-mid="127441922" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8ae78dc30cdf9c555d53c5d76f7127b6016a58e29acd016bbada8fcdf9297125/yams.jpeg" /> Episode 31—Sea Of Sameness ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "1 rapper &amp; 10 dancers."In this episode, Beamin x Deno start their recap of the BET Awards by discussing Tyler the Creator's ardent and apparent passion for his craft, shown during his acceptance speech for the 2021 Cultural Influence Award. Then, they explore the lack of innovation in live performances. Are live performances now the musical equivalent of fast fashion? <img width="480" height="267" width_o="480" height_o="267" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0cd31936d9e764937969d763d241e4b0d31fbb5041d5567ddc601b7c80f2bd69/Tyler-The-Creator-BET.gif" data-mid="127442437" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/480/i/0cd31936d9e764937969d763d241e4b0d31fbb5041d5567ddc601b7c80f2bd69/Tyler-The-Creator-BET.gif" /> &nbsp; Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "There's a difference between a compilation and an album. This is an album!"In this episode, Beamin x Deno fan out over the artistry of Nigerian-British rapper, Little Simz. Her fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, is an early 7thListen favorite for album of the year. In this offering, the fellas exchange soliloquies on their most beloved elements of the project. <img width="1600" height="2164" width_o="1600" height_o="2164" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2ae02b2a9e570b7b4bfd77ab5b7fdada8a6cda84c6ea5036b9158c0cd8c8bab/littlesimz.jpeg" data-mid="127442693" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2ae02b2a9e570b7b4bfd77ab5b7fdada8a6cda84c6ea5036b9158c0cd8c8bab/littlesimz.jpeg" /> <img width="1600" height="2164" width_o="1600" height_o="2164" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/98808f3c33f7dfc584abbef214d0e87c27bb451b127b54535c675586ea756946/LittleSimz_19_HR-credit-Nwaka-Okparaeke-1.jpeg" data-mid="127442622" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/98808f3c33f7dfc584abbef214d0e87c27bb451b127b54535c675586ea756946/LittleSimz_19_HR-credit-Nwaka-Okparaeke-1.jpeg" /> Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS “Kendrick is ducking Drake.”In this episode, Beamin suggests that Kendrick has been ducking Drake, patiently anticipating this album. Sure, he's being facetious, but was he wrong? If you're reading this... Drake has broken another record with his 6th studio album, Certified Lover Boy.Beamin x Deno discuss just how amorously the masses embrace Drake’s escapism, a much-needed respite after a tumultuous 2020 (and, let's be honest, 2021). They end the episode with a track-by-track review of CLB, highlighting all of the quintessential Drake records. <img width="1000" height="563" width_o="1000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/140cc72cb18bf43abb274b91b58a24f5df1e23655b3458ffe2087de5e35a1cd1/fetchimage.jpeg" data-mid="127442891" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/140cc72cb18bf43abb274b91b58a24f5df1e23655b3458ffe2087de5e35a1cd1/fetchimage.jpeg" /> Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "The boy is perfect."Nine months later — Drake has released Certified Lover Boy (CLB). Beamin x Deno share their 1stListen reactions to the album (track review to come later). One immediate observation that the duo ponders is — has Drake exposed his hitmaking formula to the world? <img width="1000" height="563" width_o="1000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cee891e342435006e49f6ca4131cdcf04b43702a094e4c4b864295b512875fe4/IMG_4513.JPG" data-mid="127442951" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cee891e342435006e49f6ca4131cdcf04b43702a094e4c4b864295b512875fe4/IMG_4513.JPG" /> &nbsp; Episode 28—Family Ties ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS Kendrick is back. And he's smoking on Top fives.In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss Kendrick Lamar—excuse me—OKLAMA's recent return on Baby Keem's single entitled "Family Ties." Quite naturally, the conversation glides into an exploration of the "Top 3" and what folks should expect from K.Dot's impending release. <img width="1000" height="563" width_o="1000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e7a138ae596a5080d4fec3f46d52cff6bde47b498006d953cccea1fcfbc81477/fam-ties.jpg" data-mid="127443071" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e7a138ae596a5080d4fec3f46d52cff6bde47b498006d953cccea1fcfbc81477/fam-ties.jpg" /> &nbsp; Episode 27—Contre Temps ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS A podcast about a playlist. In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss their recent need for a break from rap. They provide the R&amp;B, Afrobeat, and Alternative artists that provide solace in their time away. Listen on Spotify.&nbsp; Selections not found on Spotify or Apple: Corbin Butler - BOUND4 Geode - Embrace <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74be4b7f3d2666a6c7074f3714f166d4ba11d3646f3bb2dbdf80c21fa84f326c/contre-temps.jpeg" data-mid="127443190" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74be4b7f3d2666a6c7074f3714f166d4ba11d3646f3bb2dbdf80c21fa84f326c/contre-temps.jpeg" /> <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/03f716f7edcae646413caa7467f43f82aa5e44298232c83a518ef3d907f1b905/tune.jpeg" data-mid="127443196" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/03f716f7edcae646413caa7467f43f82aa5e44298232c83a518ef3d907f1b905/tune.jpeg" /> Episode 26—Stronger Than Me ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS In this episode, Beamin x Deno start their musings by exploring the lyrics and implications of a track entitled "Stronger Than Me" from Amy Winehouse's 2003 album, Frank. They then work their way to discussing true tenderness and familial love inspired by the video for Navy Blue's track entitled "Primo." &nbsp;To wrap, the guys somehow find themselves discussing Non-fungible tokens, better known as NFTs, and their viability in the music economy. <img width="1999" height="1999" width_o="1999" height_o="1999" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7b6782c413300f42a46cefde16daf808d619f7d25160b14f873b724200b8c335/amy-coachella.jpeg" data-mid="127637246" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7b6782c413300f42a46cefde16daf808d619f7d25160b14f873b724200b8c335/amy-coachella.jpeg" /> <img width="1999" height="1999" width_o="1999" height_o="1999" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7b6782c413300f42a46cefde16daf808d619f7d25160b14f873b724200b8c335/amy-coachella.jpeg" data-mid="127637246" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7b6782c413300f42a46cefde16daf808d619f7d25160b14f873b724200b8c335/amy-coachella.jpeg" /> Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "Kanye West is an expert in art, creative entrepreneurship, and music.... [any other questions]?" - BeaminBeamin calls for an iso in this episode. On August 5, 2021, he attended Kanye West's second listening event for Donda in Atlanta, GA (with 40,000 other people) and returned inspired. In this show, he expounds on Ye's approach to recording his latest album— a shared, creative exchange between artist and fan. After the recap, Deno asks "do you have to believe in Kanye West to enjoy his music?" <img width="1000" height="563" width_o="1000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/40cb5ef09ff631e04ff65e2192219f44284e5dd21df8f4e354224ba73f783a6f/donda.jpeg" data-mid="127523205" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/40cb5ef09ff631e04ff65e2192219f44284e5dd21df8f4e354224ba73f783a6f/donda.jpeg" /> Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS The second installment of 7thListen's three-part analysis of Isaiah Rashad's The House Is Burning. Deno connects the opening and closing tracks of the album ("Darkseid" &amp; "HB2U"), and Beamin peels back the layers of his two most played tracks ("RIP Young" &amp; "Hey Mista"). <img width="1699" height="2562" width_o="1699" height_o="2562" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/904ab0853f0781257bb87d8ac91c9ede428c35a65e2694e915b63da95f2c5783/cover-story-isaiah-rashad-after-the-fire-the-house-is-burning-interview.jpeg" data-mid="127523702" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/904ab0853f0781257bb87d8ac91c9ede428c35a65e2694e915b63da95f2c5783/cover-story-isaiah-rashad-after-the-fire-the-house-is-burning-interview.jpeg" /> <img width="1699" height="2562" width_o="1699" height_o="2562" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5eec3d621e3040e3a85d4bb6626df69014b91fc2faf3ae127fb0b6370fba3ab/cover-story-isaiah-rashad-after-the-fire-the-house-is-burning-interview.jpeg" data-mid="127523638" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e5eec3d621e3040e3a85d4bb6626df69014b91fc2faf3ae127fb0b6370fba3ab/cover-story-isaiah-rashad-after-the-fire-the-house-is-burning-interview.jpeg" /> Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS "I've never waited for something this long in my life" - Deno.Isaiah Rashad (affectionately referred to as Zay) is a 7thListen artist in every sense of the distinction.Deno and Beamin discuss 'The House Is Burning' marketing rollout, as well as Top Dawg Entertainment / Isaiah Rashad underestimating his talent and fanbase. Later on, the duo unpacks Zay's exceptional ability to pair melody &amp; lyricism and highlights Zay's deference towards great artists from the South. <img width="2048" height="2048" width_o="2048" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1608ca40c8eace94228258cdf784ec08550287903225fb40a7208df6f8ea97c8/E7PN5xCUcAISMcn.jpeg" data-mid="127523307" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1608ca40c8eace94228258cdf784ec08550287903225fb40a7208df6f8ea97c8/E7PN5xCUcAISMcn.jpeg" /> <img width="2048" height="2048" width_o="2048" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7570cc18ac6b7776edd4d809cac189980b6f8a0aed8c2d7dd022e96dc11ed3fd/E7PN50LVIAYQ4IJ.jpeg" data-mid="127523308" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7570cc18ac6b7776edd4d809cac189980b6f8a0aed8c2d7dd022e96dc11ed3fd/E7PN50LVIAYQ4IJ.jpeg" /> Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS Beamin and Deno discuss Da Baby and Est Gee. The former for his immature and insensitive antics, and the latter (Deno’s current most listened to artist) for his authentic music that often turns dark. <img width="1200" height="1500" width_o="1200" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99bc7904892a28742095fa634fb73cc02cbcc30e795528ab5c27f7d7934b4841/est-gee-4x5_6.jpeg" data-mid="127524049" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/99bc7904892a28742095fa634fb73cc02cbcc30e795528ab5c27f7d7934b4841/est-gee-4x5_6.jpeg" /> <img width="1200" height="1500" width_o="1200" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74a4a389c81b9b12216f601e4b9e11dfccf9290a398cdb54f90c6d9485d9919c/est-gee-4x5_5.jpeg" data-mid="127524048" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74a4a389c81b9b12216f601e4b9e11dfccf9290a398cdb54f90c6d9485d9919c/est-gee-4x5_5.jpeg" /> Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS A 7thListen review for Vince Staples’ eponymous effort. <img width="640" height="640" width_o="640" height_o="640" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/198d7249ed5f21be952309f1b03e1eb3636f1a3a13a296e0c7e1e16d009d0b5c/VINCE.jpeg" data-mid="127637117" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/198d7249ed5f21be952309f1b03e1eb3636f1a3a13a296e0c7e1e16d009d0b5c/VINCE.jpeg" /> <img width="640" height="640" width_o="640" height_o="640" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/198d7249ed5f21be952309f1b03e1eb3636f1a3a13a296e0c7e1e16d009d0b5c/VINCE.jpeg" data-mid="127637117" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/198d7249ed5f21be952309f1b03e1eb3636f1a3a13a296e0c7e1e16d009d0b5c/VINCE.jpeg" /> Episode 22—So Many Parts ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS Deno and Beamin spend 7-9 mins on recent topics they’ve been ruminating on. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4476b8ce90992e49f948835957f94b866a9fcdcb474090282f04b55f01e5ac3e/dame-dash.jpg" data-mid="127637205" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4476b8ce90992e49f948835957f94b866a9fcdcb474090282f04b55f01e5ac3e/dame-dash.jpg" /> Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS We're never gone too long! Beamin x Deno discuss the recent BET Awards and begin their conversation on Tyler's 7th effort, Call Me If You Get Lost. 7thListen album review to follow soon! <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e7d351f206922669ec262b8704af6a9d5031ca3a06466b8d4d3f3641a41b9d0/DMX-Getty.jpeg" data-mid="127637523" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e7d351f206922669ec262b8704af6a9d5031ca3a06466b8d4d3f3641a41b9d0/DMX-Getty.jpeg" /> Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS It's a great day! De La Soul officially owns their masters and another 7thListen deep dive sees the light of day. In this episode, Beamin provides the audio complement to the 7thListen review for De La Soul’s 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate. <img width="427" height="427" width_o="427" height_o="427" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7936c82317c79f7a4290410b525529e643846d5afb3ede7a307ae5e6fff56e0c/R-939659-1458550388-6527.jpeg.jpg" data-mid="127637817" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/427/i/7936c82317c79f7a4290410b525529e643846d5afb3ede7a307ae5e6fff56e0c/R-939659-1458550388-6527.jpeg.jpg" /> <img width="427" height="427" width_o="427" height_o="427" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0df6341bbf880b38d42e701cc831c1d62297e02ea17e80418a199697f0e4667c/51E5sv0wk3L.jpeg" data-mid="127637842" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/427/i/0df6341bbf880b38d42e701cc831c1d62297e02ea17e80418a199697f0e4667c/51E5sv0wk3L.jpeg" /> Episode 19—Igor One Year Review ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON PODCASTS Description: 7thListen’s favorite album of 2019, Tyler The Creator’s 6th studio album, IGOR, has turned one. The continuous reveal of Tyler The Adult, IGOR finds Tyler in a blonde Anna Wintour wig and pink suit in the midst of unrequited love. Beamin and Deno discuss their favorite moments on the album, new/amplified elements in Tyler’s music, and how the IGOR alt-ego has silenced any creative box critics still might attempt to place Tyler in. IGOR Tracklist: 1 IGOR’S THEME 2 EARFQUAKE 3 I THINK 4 EXACTLY WHAT YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP CHASING 5 RUNNING OUT OF TIME 6 NEW MAGIC WAND 7 A BOY IS A GUN 8 PUPPET 9 WHAT'S GOOD 10 GONE, GONE / THANK YOU 11 I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE 12 ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? **IGOR SONG TITLES ARE IN ALL CAPS** 1:19 // “ IGOR’S THEME” 5:59 // “EARFQUAKE” 7:26 / Marvin Gaye Here My Dear similarities 8:55 // Scum F**k Flower Boy &amp; Tyler The Adult 12:46 // Flog Gnaw &amp; Top 40 Aspirations 13:36 // IGOR persona 14:26 // Favorite songs 16:06 // “A BOY IS GUN” 19:00 // “I THINK” 20 :45 // Later half of IGOR and developing love story 21:20 &nbsp; // “WHAT’S GOOD” and it’s rapping and early Tyler elements 22:39 // Nas “Bye Bye Baby” 23:45 // Kanye’s influence and Yeezus 25:00 // Meaning of “The Creator” and a challenge to Tyler;’s peers 25:57 // Hubris and breakups 26:21 // “GONE, GONE/ THANK YOU” 26:46 // Moses Sumney “Bless Me (before You Go)” 28: 35// Tyler is destined for an EGOT 29:03 // Album playing out like a movie/ conflict is resolved before the ending 29:51 //” I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE” 32:45 // Moments of maturity and detachment 33:27 // “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?” 34:42 // &nbsp;Was the end of the album a credits scene? 35:20 // Final album thoughts 38:41 // Cherry Bomb laying the foundation for IGOR 41:38 // Usher Confessions comparison 43:32 &nbsp;//Tyler writing for other artists 44:02 // “EARFQUAKE” was originally written for Justin Bieber and Rihanna 48:19 // Did Prince, James Brown, Stevie Wonder have an IGOR? 52:05 // Artists creating personalities 54:27 // Escaping artistic boundaries 55:45 // Zoom and Tiktok shoutouts <img width="910" height="910" width_o="910" height_o="910" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/266fca82f6d7aa7ffb36808e21c8c4bd3153c0935b30120f72dbf49aa62b991b/tyler-the-creator-igor-cover.png" data-mid="127640005" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/910/i/266fca82f6d7aa7ffb36808e21c8c4bd3153c0935b30120f72dbf49aa62b991b/tyler-the-creator-igor-cover.png" /> <img width="500" height="500" width_o="500" height_o="500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4aeac98fe51a16069ca2ef42983bb5fdce10bfc4b0e7cecf11f585a11e8ceb39/artworks-000541333914-46nwnn-t500x500.jpeg" data-mid="127640012" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/500/i/4aeac98fe51a16069ca2ef42983bb5fdce10bfc4b0e7cecf11f585a11e8ceb39/artworks-000541333914-46nwnn-t500x500.jpeg" /> Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD For a concert enthusiast, a music festival is the ultimate experience. Since 2016, Camp Flog Gnaw, in particular, has been a staple for 7thListen. With 2018’s expansion, many things about the festival changed but a few things stayed the same. In this episode, Beamin x Deno recount their third CFG Carnival. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a63513839dfc6ef4763e69c38f5a8e9eb7b01cd7022686d0feb6e2eead239a2a/tyler.gif" data-mid="128996537" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a63513839dfc6ef4763e69c38f5a8e9eb7b01cd7022686d0feb6e2eead239a2a/tyler.gif" /> Episode 17—Live Performances ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD Seeing live shows is crucial to music consumption and artist support. If you really want to know how you feel about an artist, go see them live. In this episode, Beamin x Deno detail their recent concert experiences. <img width="5000" height="2813" width_o="5000" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/acbaa49359d885c6e99855b5c491c82e3adb9061708890132f233bd23e5035e0/podcast1-06.png" data-mid="128996586" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/acbaa49359d885c6e99855b5c491c82e3adb9061708890132f233bd23e5035e0/podcast1-06.png" /> Episode 16—Rap Mystics ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD “It's spirits, we ain’t even really rappin’. We just letting our dead homies tell stories for us.” - 2Pac, Mortal Man.In this episode, Beamin x Deno explore mysticism, spirituality, and otherworldly lyricism in Hip-Hop. The guys list their top rap mystics and try not to go too far down the rabbit hole. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/377fe07470c0aa927573bba4fbed293fca2d4b0acd8ac0c575b15e2f113756ed/podcast1-07.png" data-mid="128996526" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/377fe07470c0aa927573bba4fbed293fca2d4b0acd8ac0c575b15e2f113756ed/podcast1-07.png" /> Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD He hates being bipolar, but it’s awesome. He realizes that he’s being used, but it’s Trump all day. In this episode, Deno references Jordan Peele’s, “Get Out,” to explain why so many fans refuse to give up on Kanye West. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eaeaf32b6cf0152adf6de4bd994a572c2aaa29a61d2505c03ebaa4ab4ca6fd66/kanye.gif" data-mid="128698518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eaeaf32b6cf0152adf6de4bd994a572c2aaa29a61d2505c03ebaa4ab4ca6fd66/kanye.gif" /> Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD We loved DOM in 2011 and we love him now. But, something is different…way different. In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss the overt change in DOM KENNEDY’S music. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dde722b831ccaefd1519b4d0972e632cbc0bb214372440687cf5d441f5d8e5c2/podcast1-08.png" data-mid="128996515" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dde722b831ccaefd1519b4d0972e632cbc0bb214372440687cf5d441f5d8e5c2/podcast1-08.png" /> Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD The Adult Swim Fest was no less eccentric and fun than its every day programming. In this episode, Beamin x Deno relay their experiences at the festival and later debate how artists should engage with their fans. <img width="5000" height="2813" width_o="5000" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa467f221efd7f591b41e1b755ffa917587046cc650d2acffb10317a4c29afe1/podcast1-09.png" data-mid="128698534" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa467f221efd7f591b41e1b755ffa917587046cc650d2acffb10317a4c29afe1/podcast1-09.png" /> Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD THE CARTER V is out. Lil Wayne is a living legend. We've been waiting 4 years for the Carter V to drop and even before that, we patiently waited for the Carter IV. The Carter V is out but, is Wayne really "free"?RIP Mac Miller. Mac ascended on September 7th. Mac Miller's magnum opus, Faces is a monumental album for 7thListen. Mac was already powerful on earth, so we wish him peace. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a10929065a8f525c8c0410a733b84a0a1b92a185b30808817ac2478768f7ea7a/podcast1-10.png" data-mid="128996485" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a10929065a8f525c8c0410a733b84a0a1b92a185b30808817ac2478768f7ea7a/podcast1-10.png" /> Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD In this episode, after listening to over three consecutive hours of music, Beamin x Deno give an impromptu and rare first listen review for Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD, YG’s Stay Dangerous, and Mac Miller’s Swimming (#RIPMACMILLER). <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d782f243cd9eba1ef5964a998c56a4163a86aff3d8babaa4d6215cf3d7409f5c/astroworld.gif" data-mid="128996412" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d782f243cd9eba1ef5964a998c56a4163a86aff3d8babaa4d6215cf3d7409f5c/astroworld.gif" /> Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD In 2018, the beef between G.O.O.D. Music and Young Money came to a head and set the Rap world on fire. In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss the soul burning shots sent by Pusha T and Drake. <img width="5000" height="2813" width_o="5000" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/76ddc67004ae78b92a102c0fa0b55951fa10c0dc4573932884e725d94746fe19/podcast1-12.png" data-mid="128996382" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/76ddc67004ae78b92a102c0fa0b55951fa10c0dc4573932884e725d94746fe19/podcast1-12.png" /> Episode 9—K.O.D ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD Kids on Drugs. King Overdosed. Kill Our Demons. In this episode, Deno gives an account of his experience at the spontaneous and exclusive K.O.D. listening party for fans in New York. Later, both Beamin x Deno give their take on Cole’s fifth studio album. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fef6d876b18af02ebddcc87a6af4df896430f457aa80a4f48a6de436474eff41/atm.gif" data-mid="128996333" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fef6d876b18af02ebddcc87a6af4df896430f457aa80a4f48a6de436474eff41/atm.gif" /> Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way MAR 5, 2018 ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD “Shouts out to the brownies!” In this episode, after they enjoy some baked goods, Beamin x Deno discuss their excitement for the imminent season of Donald Glover’s mind-blowing and invaluable sitcom, ATLANTA. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83decaa201ee38b9321183b13438fc4aa960df44244f794a079eb23cfb59e688/atlanta.gif" data-mid="128996300" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83decaa201ee38b9321183b13438fc4aa960df44244f794a079eb23cfb59e688/atlanta.gif" /> Episode 6—Strategy 101 ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD Welcome to the minds of 7thListen. In this behind the scenes podcast, Beamin x Deno allow listeners to hear the ways in which they plan to further the show, even capturing the moment the name was decided upon. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/81a2806b43490ecbe4f7dd766e86ca97db9ab6a77b0713f22ecb605d657cf0e3/podcast1-11.png" data-mid="128996249" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/81a2806b43490ecbe4f7dd766e86ca97db9ab6a77b0713f22ecb605d657cf0e3/podcast1-11.png" /> Episode 5—Favorite Tracks ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD In this episode, Beamin x Deno exchange some of their favorite tracks, going back and forth for nearly 90 minutes. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a604cdfdfedb24d226276205fe1844f974e41b7e18722021640063d8498af686/music.gif" data-mid="128996172" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a604cdfdfedb24d226276205fe1844f974e41b7e18722021640063d8498af686/music.gif" /> Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD Expressing discontent with the greats is never easy. In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss the latest releases from Eminem &amp; N*E*R*D* and discuss whether they deliver with their usual grandeur. <img width="740" height="415" width_o="740" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c0fc89216b4c5c5af464e28d2e94724aae0ff6fd93327b6d94895292a0dd6cd1/lemon.gif" data-mid="128698562" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/740/i/c0fc89216b4c5c5af464e28d2e94724aae0ff6fd93327b6d94895292a0dd6cd1/lemon.gif" /> Episode 3—The Grammys ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD Ever since Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was snubbed of an album of the year nomination in 2011, The Grammys have garnered the utmost scrutiny from 7thListen. The recording academy is an archaic institution judging contemporary music and seldom does right by the cultural zeitgeist. In this episode, Beamin x Deno share their gripes with the Grammys, disclose their favorites to win, and imagine an awarding academy that is both reputable and for the people. <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0636da9f679052e1233fd329a7606042c388adc3f23dd8ba78fedb2af6f8d178/bey.gif" data-mid="128698554" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0636da9f679052e1233fd329a7606042c388adc3f23dd8ba78fedb2af6f8d178/bey.gif" /> Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD “I'm not looking at you dudes, I'm looking past yaI thought I told you characters I'm not a rapper” - Jay Z, Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)In this episode, Beamin x Deno take the road less traveled when discussing the artists on the Rap Mt.Rushmore. Instead of debating lyrics and hits, the guys assess whether business prowess and professionalism count more than bars and melodies when ascending the all-time great list. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bd694c516be7d21dc231e16e0cff1f431468ffa8fa398ba1689aca89c797d5d3/podcast1-13.png" data-mid="128698546" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bd694c516be7d21dc231e16e0cff1f431468ffa8fa398ba1689aca89c797d5d3/podcast1-13.png" /> Episode 1—4eva Is A Mighty Long Time ︎ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD What seemed like forever turned out to be 7 years. 7 years of musical synergy. 7 years of wanting to record insights on the culture but with no decision on execution. In the very first episode of 7thListen, Beamin x Deno unpack Big K.R.I.T’s third studio album, 4Eva Is a Mighty Long Time. They provide a track by track analysis and later dissect the album cover art. <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/294b14bd5e509f17a339ec3417110c5870ff84540ec9ff8c6af3190c02aed825/podcast1-14.png" data-mid="128698549" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/294b14bd5e509f17a339ec3417110c5870ff84540ec9ff8c6af3190c02aed825/podcast1-14.png" /> https://7thlisten.com/Playlists Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:47:22 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Playlists <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="128610110" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About <img width="3334" height="3335" width_o="3334" height_o="3335" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/321a19b0a8cc4b1e6635535b94756969a11c3f94e10a5dc030928871b5c6f4cf/7thListenNewSite-v2-58.png" data-mid="123006589" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/321a19b0a8cc4b1e6635535b94756969a11c3f94e10a5dc030928871b5c6f4cf/7thListenNewSite-v2-58.png" /> Audio coffee beans. Need a take a breather from rap for a second? Press play. *An additional two songs are found on SoundCloud. ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c5748e9a7e761b3fd60a4ec13311621613104429aa972374a09f1dc1394cd950/7th-Listen-2020-Fav-Tracks-for-site-05.png" data-mid="94598994" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c5748e9a7e761b3fd60a4ec13311621613104429aa972374a09f1dc1394cd950/7th-Listen-2020-Fav-Tracks-for-site-05.png" /> READ MORE&nbsp;︎︎︎ ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY ︎ LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC ︎ LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC <img width="3335" height="3335" width_o="3335" height_o="3335" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d5aebc1a848a0270c1bf8126ae5f7c6efa259713ac1621fb8c5321e99fea80ac/7thListenPlaylists-2020-33.png" data-mid="81885253" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d5aebc1a848a0270c1bf8126ae5f7c6efa259713ac1621fb8c5321e99fea80ac/7thListenPlaylists-2020-33.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3335" width_o="3334" height_o="3335" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/502eca82e1ab1a46efeb8bf31164f8cdc361e486f525a8ec033e98718b19a4be/7thListenPlaylists-2020-32.png" data-mid="81884518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/502eca82e1ab1a46efeb8bf31164f8cdc361e486f525a8ec033e98718b19a4be/7thListenPlaylists-2020-32.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3335" width_o="3334" height_o="3335" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2fb51109525546463e450d0e9af18efa2ae516127d990a544a76f4fc4b65afb4/7thListenPlaylists-2020-31.png" data-mid="81884517" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2fb51109525546463e450d0e9af18efa2ae516127d990a544a76f4fc4b65afb4/7thListenPlaylists-2020-31.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b5dc0752587ea2ba582864e36b05fa780a121cda76655f46eb0e241d61508e17/7thListenPlaylists-2020-30.png" data-mid="81884515" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b5dc0752587ea2ba582864e36b05fa780a121cda76655f46eb0e241d61508e17/7thListenPlaylists-2020-30.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a2d7837080ee04ea03059294bbe78cf2c7244180a81927694c10938b42d601f9/7thListenPlaylists-28.png" data-mid="71187569" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a2d7837080ee04ea03059294bbe78cf2c7244180a81927694c10938b42d601f9/7thListenPlaylists-28.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/caed11b87395cb178ce8c78fafbd1b02821995ba3bef2f51ea27ac847dbba483/7thListenPlaylists-17.png" data-mid="68871369" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/caed11b87395cb178ce8c78fafbd1b02821995ba3bef2f51ea27ac847dbba483/7thListenPlaylists-17.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/576641e220b616b53a32b7a63dc91dd51ef6f003127767cbdac233f9cc08abcc/7thListenPlaylists-18.png" data-mid="71188782" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/576641e220b616b53a32b7a63dc91dd51ef6f003127767cbdac233f9cc08abcc/7thListenPlaylists-18.png" /> ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a5948d94a8e075cb78538114c77124fad027e0044cbc1864a416cd4fad8a1762/7thListenPlaylists-30.png" data-mid="71187777" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a5948d94a8e075cb78538114c77124fad027e0044cbc1864a416cd4fad8a1762/7thListenPlaylists-30.png" />Beamin x Deno curated 30 of their favorite tracks to start the year, categorized in the customary brackets: Lesser Known. Billboard. Discoveries. This is month 1. ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5d5e9139f3a0e947e3ee2fc78a1193691f9327bc69296690e3a0b13e9f4333c1/7thListenPlaylists-22.png" data-mid="68871375" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5d5e9139f3a0e947e3ee2fc78a1193691f9327bc69296690e3a0b13e9f4333c1/7thListenPlaylists-22.png" /> 7THListen’s 60 FAVORITE SONGS OF 2018. We listen to 1000+ of tracks throughout the year &amp; curate 3 top 20s. With 2018 being an -incredible- year for music, rest assured the songs listed here were on repeat for weeks at a time. As always, we thank the artists for their passion. #RIPMACMILLER ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3335" height="3334" width_o="3335" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35b3bd19021ae906adea29795c7d1c4139f747cb05e9a0a74bc2a30abde0b049/7thListenPlaylists-19.png" data-mid="68871371" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/35b3bd19021ae906adea29795c7d1c4139f747cb05e9a0a74bc2a30abde0b049/7thListenPlaylists-19.png" />︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c7f2dbb5a3481ffa9cab2b78b926871b6db91d00d3d5ef7923de922063dc0a84/7thListenPlaylists-20.png" data-mid="68871372" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c7f2dbb5a3481ffa9cab2b78b926871b6db91d00d3d5ef7923de922063dc0a84/7thListenPlaylists-20.png" />︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4c209b8b54e91c0f151b71c900865837f59aa766642f57b91f5e8e797a1e359a/7thListenPlaylists-21.png" data-mid="71188798" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4c209b8b54e91c0f151b71c900865837f59aa766642f57b91f5e8e797a1e359a/7thListenPlaylists-21.png" />︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3334" height="3334" width_o="3334" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6f0b5a3a914187586120778d911ec085ff3eed11111f392c874928b23b7e4b1c/7thListenPlaylists-24.png" data-mid="68871377" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6f0b5a3a914187586120778d911ec085ff3eed11111f392c874928b23b7e4b1c/7thListenPlaylists-24.png" />7th listen favorites from the first quarter of the year. ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY <img width="3335" height="3334" width_o="3335" height_o="3334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2a6d8ec87d6ba4156807bfd9fe5651db62599e9fe8b426077612e2fa338d5357/7thListenPlaylists-23.png" data-mid="68871376" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2a6d8ec87d6ba4156807bfd9fe5651db62599e9fe8b426077612e2fa338d5357/7thListenPlaylists-23.png" /> 1st 20 (Lesser known artists) 2nd 20, Top 40 Billboard artists, Last 20, 2017 Crate Digging///Tracks not listed: TGray-YuGiOh, BONES- Tissue, 24hrs ft. Rick Ross - VSVSVS, Lil Wayne - Yeezy Sneakers, Sza - Love Galore (C&amp;S), Big K.R.I.T. - Get Right (C&amp;S), Eyukaliptus - WINSTONS. ︎ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://7thlisten.com/Reviews Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:40:58 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Reviews <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="128647303" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About Buhloone Mindstate On a quest to learn more about one hip hop’s most beloved groups, Beamin goes into the archives and reviews De La Soul’s 1993 album Buhloone MIndstate. READ MORE ︎︎︎ <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e4d17bb2b11ea2fb639f218075776e5860f59ac26ba1fd9a827234d894cdbd0/de-la-soul1.png" data-mid="128612296" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e4d17bb2b11ea2fb639f218075776e5860f59ac26ba1fd9a827234d894cdbd0/de-la-soul1.png" /> <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b6b16698dcf1b06693b04d1984623659f6d22163a0d42423b61b51e2ece72275/delasoul2.png" data-mid="128612307" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b6b16698dcf1b06693b04d1984623659f6d22163a0d42423b61b51e2ece72275/delasoul2.png" /> Græ “Moses Sumney is best heard live and best understood alone.” Deno unpacks his Moses Sumney fandom and details his first Græ listening experience. READ MORE&nbsp;︎︎︎ <img width="5001" height="2813" width_o="5001" height_o="2813" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b8c04e8d7cb853d53d2744afa19412f3080496ff5e35d414f1be5f96d1f503b3/grae-16.png" data-mid="128612143" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b8c04e8d7cb853d53d2744afa19412f3080496ff5e35d414f1be5f96d1f503b3/grae-16.png" /> Igor IGOR, Tyler’s sixth studio album is yet another brilliant exhibition of Tyler’s creativity and his best effort in reinventing himself. READ MORE&nbsp;︎︎︎ <img width="2000" height="1273" width_o="2000" height_o="1273" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74970f942ed6eccb185325324d5d0e0cd43d510745e686e4a2f63a65979e480a/tyler11.jpg" data-mid="128612147" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74970f942ed6eccb185325324d5d0e0cd43d510745e686e4a2f63a65979e480a/tyler11.jpg" /> https://7thlisten.com/About Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:29:22 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/About <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="128647656" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About WE’RE A MUSIC ANALYSIS PLATFORM. First and foremost it’s about the music. It’s about sharing our reverence for contemporary greats that weren’t etched in the history books. This show is the product of 7 years filled with countless musical experiences: live shows, ardent discourse, album releases, parties, and crate digging. A SANKOFA approach to music listening fosters critical examination, and intelligent and patient investigation. We’re cognizant that artists often prostrate themselves to their craft and we’re reluctant to quickly consume and toss these projects to the side after one listen. We do our best to unpack how marketing, technology, and popular culture influences how the (seventh) listeners consume music. Seven is perfection. Seven notes in a musical scale. Seven colors in a rainbow. Seven is God’s number. <img width="1526" height="2062" width_o="1526" height_o="2062" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5eea9e0642ea47b4149c49a58c3701471cac847cbfab1a9f5cac2afbedd97537/7thListenheades-03.png" data-mid="68879879" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5eea9e0642ea47b4149c49a58c3701471cac847cbfab1a9f5cac2afbedd97537/7thListenheades-03.png" /> DENONEW ORLEANS, LA <img width="1526" height="2063" width_o="1526" height_o="2063" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68cb9db81e4b9d140d3e722350f694b285c59d4a369fe98a133c936bfb66210d/7thListenheades-04.png" data-mid="68879880" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/68cb9db81e4b9d140d3e722350f694b285c59d4a369fe98a133c936bfb66210d/7thListenheades-04.png" /> BEAMIN INLAND EMPIRE, CA https://7thlisten.com/Igor Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:16:57 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Igor <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="134271666" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About 7TH LISTEN INTRODUCTION This is a 7thListen Review, the cultural counter of the beloved and sexy “first listen.” The how, why, when, and where we listen to music impacts our connection to the sounds and visions. If left alone after the first listen, our perceptions are static. We are often limited to few spatial environments in the 40-70 minutes it takes to ingest music and we are limited to even fewer emotional environments. The 7th Listen review posits that an album is a living, breathing piece of work that evolves with the listener. If a first listen review is the mere ingestion, a 7thListen review is the digestion. ARTIST SIGNIFICANCE <img width="2000" height="1273" width_o="2000" height_o="1273" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74970f942ed6eccb185325324d5d0e0cd43d510745e686e4a2f63a65979e480a/tyler11.jpg" data-mid="68746814" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74970f942ed6eccb185325324d5d0e0cd43d510745e686e4a2f63a65979e480a/tyler11.jpg" />Tyler Okonma. Creator (no shit). Visionary. Businessman extraordinaire. The days of Odd Future are long behind us and it makes my skin crawl when I see writers spend more than a line on the collective when talking about any of the now breakout stars. From the second we met Tyler it was clear that he was not only energetic as all hell, he was strategic, and determined to bring success to his whole team.Tyler will admit he is not the best emcee, but he’s probably the best role model for every kid that grew up in the Myspace and Tumblr age. In the time between Bastard and IGOR, Tyler has established himself as the creative of his time. Tyler’s creative output rivals his heroes turned collaborators, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. He skated like P, designed his own clothes like P and loved instrumentation that didn’t stray away from punk and rock elements. “In Search of” did more for him than “Illmatic.” And it was arguably his Ye influence that inspired, liberated, and motivated him to reinvent himself in every project. Tyler is multi-hyphenate with 10,000 hours in each world — clothes, film, production, art, and most needed in this era of social isolation, live, shared experiences. He has excelled in different lanes and built a cohesive conglomerate. Following the direction of Flower Boy, IGOR continues the reveal of Tyler the Adult ™ . Tyler makes leaps in lyrical maturity, production, and creative direction, each album more ground breaking than the last. Tyler realized that he didn’t need to scream or repel on every track ( link interview clip). When making Flower Boy, he wanted an album that could serve as the soundscape for any Black LA kickback, and extend past the bedrooms of his listening teenage base that boos Drake. IGOR, Tyler’s sixth studio album is yet another brilliant exhibition of Tyler’s creativity and his best effort in reinventing himself. And If you take a macro look at the album, you can see the influences from Tyler’s favorite contemporary artists — Die Lit, When I Get Home, The Ooz. Those albums were more ruminations of feeling than orations of demands. But to don’t get it twisted, between Flower Boy and IGOR, Tyler released a handful of loosies — TipToe, Okra, "BRONCO," "PEACH FUZZ," "GELATO," "OKRA," "ROSE TINTED CHEEKS," "435" and "CRUST IN THEIR EYES" — to remind us that he’s still a rapper.In listening instructions posted on Tyler’s IG, he reminds his followers that IGOR is NOT Bastard, Wolf, or any of his previous albums. It surely is not. He also cautions listeners not to expect a rap album. Despite displaying his ability to rap his natural Black ass off leading up to the release of this album, Tyler does little rapping on IGOR so that is a useful word of caution. One final bit of the IGOR instructions was to listen to the project in different places and with different people, a sentiment that sits at the heart of 7thListen reviews. Tyler released the first listen guide encouraging his audience to rid themselves of any preconceived notions oft a Tyler the Creator, or any contemporary black album, should sound like. It’s a sign of maturation, an expansion of the palette and references. TRACK BY TRACK 1. IGOR’S THEME D: The first chords of this album pulled me in with a similar gravity to the first chords in Marvin Gaye’s “Is That Enough” on his Here, my Dear album. We now know that IGOR is a break-up album while Here, My Dear is a divorce album, with the proceeds going to Gaye’s divorcee. Sonically the connection seems unlikely, but I really do not put anything past Tyler at this point. IGOR’s theme was supported with visuals leading up to the release of this project. The hook here, laid over drums that inspire the craziest head nod, alludes to the aforementioned instructions. “Riding round town they gone feel this one.” T wants you to experience this album out loud. This track feels good and is a clear indicator that Tyler has gotten even better. B: Track one sets the tone for the record — the production is the true star here. The track is an instrumental peppered with one hook, “Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one” and live sounding background vocals. The song opens with a 30 sec THX, IMAX trailer of white noise. If you can make it through the intense opener, you’re in for a treat. It's a neck breaking synth that chops&amp;screws your face up like the video trailer disclaimer. IGOR leans pop, but this a hip hop head beat for all the J Dilla followers, The DJ Premier disciples, and the Pete Rock pupils. Fans were hesitant about the lack of rapping and words on this album, but it’s a sign of growth — Tyler decides to let the beat breath instead of forcing a 16 bar verse on this record. During 2019, this was favorite record on the album *for individual listening*. 2. EARFQUAKE D: Ohhh Tyler’s singing. It’s precious at this point. We have heard him say that he wants to be a songbird so bad but can’t stand his voice. It’s outright inspiring to hear that he won’t let that stop him. Plus, he has the ultimate cheat code, Uncle Charlie, behind him here so it sounds great. The keys under the bridge did not present themselves to me until after the 5th Listen. They are now my favorite part of the song. There are also synths that occur that make this song so pretty. Listening to this song, which is surely a favorite along with the obvious “A Boy Is A Gun*”, I actually understand the concept of IGOR. This song beckons a persona, a story, if not for an entire album, at least in the video. Tyler gives us both. “Earfquake”’s “Don’t leave! It’s my fault“ gives wind to the breakup concept of the album and it’s by far the most fun lyric to recite. “Earfquake” is an excellent track 2. B: Sing it louder — that’s the consistent thought as the song builds. This song shines as bright as IGOR’s fluorescent suits.&nbsp; 80s pop synths, Charlie Wilson on the hook, PLayboi Carti verse and adlibs, Tyler choosing to sing and not rap — this morphs into something magical and sweet. On the intro Tyler exudes hip hop mastery. On this track he’s channeling the excellence of Berry Gordy and Motown’s Hit factory. Well done, Tyler. People might forget Tyler’s Anna Wintour wig, but they’ll always remember ‘Earfquake’. Hopefully Tyler doesn’t have a Kanye ‘Gold Digger’ relationship with this record because he will have to perform this at every concert. One of the best love songs and pop songs of 2019. 3. I THINK D: This is new territory. This is Tyler knocking down the walls of the box niggas were going to try and put on this album. My bop is different to this record, the crackling of the vinyl, the ”skate” ad lib, Tyler losing his mind on the keys. The lyric I wish you would “call me by your name” cause I’m sorry” alludes to the eponymous movie and gives me the thought that Tyler is lamenting the loss of love with another man. Before he was just encountering taboo love affairs and kissing white heartthrobs, now he’s getting serious. B: Time to dance! Another track that is laced with synths, drums, chords. This is a fun record. Instead of mosh pitting, Tyler fans will hit an aggressive two step. Tyler gives let’s the bridge play lyric-free — I’m awaiting the IGOR album instrumental. ‘I think i'm falling in love, this time i think it’s foreal’, the beat sounds like a love high, but there’s doubt in the lyrics and T is still playing the chase. A preview that this love story is going to end unrequited. It's offensive I don’t recall hearing this track played in public spaces. 4. EXACTLY WHAT YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP CHASING D: Jerrod’s a wise cat. This one got past me. Still haven’t theorized a scenario in which this would be true for me. B: The range of the first three records is outstanding. Track 1 the hits you with an exceptional hip-hop beat. Track 2, the love song of the year. Track 3, Tyler’s best dance record. Act 1 is my favorite trio on the album. A quick piece of esoteric love advice from comedian and writer, Jerrod Carmichael. Watch his recent HBO specials, after sharing this review. 5. RUNNING OUT OF TIME D: This is the closest RAP song we have and it’s short. There is indeed a window right after a breakup when you can woo shorty to come right back and God forbid there’s another person in the mix. Is it possible that T’s lover isn’t quite out yet? He invites him to take his mask off and to stop lying to the public while he dates ol girl. The keys here are galactic, jumping from left to right and even the speeding car gives light to the time running out. A light track compared to the monster behind it. B: “Wade in your water (Wade in your water) / Your waves wash over me / I drift to the deep end / Don't save, don't save, don't save” Tyler opens with autotune to remove the bass from his voice. Tyler is submissive and candid with love. “Task your mask off.....stop lying to yourself” — Tyler knows time is running out, but he’s not running from fear. Through this challenge and uncertainty, Tyler is evolving and living his truth. The finger snaps throughout the song feels like an organic addition after people were rocking out to this beat in the studio. Tyler let’s the bridge play out again. Yup, we need the instrumental. 6. NEW MAGIC WAND D: What was “Don’t leave. It’s my fault” is now a repetitive “Please don’t leave me now” voicing a hinge of desperation. T wants this girl out of the picture. Years ago, easily a decade ago actually, Tyler said “wtf is a good performance? I just get on stage and have as much fun as I can.” That is this track. IGOR is made for life and motion, while depicting a breakup, arguably one of the most debilitating occurrences known to man. Nothing puts you on your ass like a good breakup and Tyler juxtaposes those feels with dance records, “sing-songey” ballads, and potential skate anthems. It’s genius. B: “My brother said I'm on the spectrum/ Don't call me selfish, I hate sharin'/ This 60-40 isn't workin'/ I want a hundred of your time, you're mine” Clever and vivid bars. Tyler sees a growing relationship between his love interest and his girlfriend, while Tyler’s relationship with the love interest is depleting. The frustration and jealousy is bowling over — the screams are back. IGOR is a pop album, but it’s rooted in truth and doesn’t hide the ugly parts of love. During the song, Tylers dreams of a new magic wand, that would make his love interest’s girlfriend dead. Two-thirds into the track, an alarm starts ringing cuing the eruption to follow. More screams, more pouts, and thrashing of anything in sight. In between the screams, Tyler is still singing on the hook and there’s a beautiful beat switch in the middle of the song where he calmly suggests he would kill both his love and his love’s girlfriend. Tyler has lost it, in rage and peace — the sentiment is the same, he’s mad. 7. A BOY IS A GUN* D: In the words of the Isley Brothers, “I’ll always come back to you”. “A Boy is a Gun*” is easily my favorite track on IGOR and whenever I press play on this album, I at least run this song once. The Kanye chop of the samples in the background. Tyler is rapping. “Don’t shoot me down” “You so motherfucking dangerous” The quotables are endless in this track and I have been enveloped by it from the first time I heard it. The riff at about 2:34 makes me feel warm. The electric guitar reminds me of the new creative liberties he took during this album but it feels like the Tyler I’ve come to know and love. B: This is the sonic and cinematic apex of the album. IGOR wants to break away from the relationship and his emotional dependence to it by attempting to leave, “I ain't takin' you home, yeah, I'm brushin' you off / 'Cause this parka is Comme, you're my favorite garçon” and tapping into his hubris, ‘Let’s see if you around the GoD, next year’&nbsp; Everything on this track — the mixing, the chipmunk background vocals (that might be Solange’s voice mixed), the ending guitar riffs — is lush. 8. PUPPET D: The album is slowing down and its beauty is blossoming. Shouts out to YE coming in with an ab-lib. I think that he should have left his contribution to that, though. I can’t help but rejoice at the sound of Kanye’s voice but I absolutely abhor when he rap scats. I think that a rough draft verse from him is always best deleted. Such an effort especially rubs me wrong when the last time we heard Ye on a Tyler beat (“Smuckers”), we got the best verse from in years. Furthermore, Tyler is so methodical with this project, to half ass a feature feels negligent. “You should be honored by my [lackadaisical ass effort]! That I would even show up to this fake shit!” Moving on. The background vocals are a meadow of sunflowers. In fact, it gives me Stereolab vibes, whose music I was introduced to with the song “A Flower Called Nowhere. This is a Sunflower called Puppet. B: “i’m your puppet, you control, i don't know me” Tyler is trying an array of things to win back this love interest. On the previous record he tries to woo him with confidence. But this record he’s submissive again — the ‘please, ‘I’ll do whatever you want, just hear me out’ mood. It is a mopey, diary record. I don't know if Tyler’s love interest ever heard this hook, but Tyler definitely sung this to himself while he was falling asleep. Kanye West is featured on the track, providing more somber lyrics. Kanye’s bars fade away into the sky, like a majority of this song. The album’s energy levels leading up to this track have been so high, so I’ve skipped this record a few times. The beat is comforting and this song is a nice cleanser to progress the love story. 9. WHAT’S GOOD D: I want to fucking move. And I want to move with not an ounce of respect for the personal space of the people around me. “Hard to believe in God when there ain’t no mirrors around.” I think of this bar when I think of IGOR. Tyler has relayed that he works to perfect certain sounds or ideas and I’m reminded of his bar on Cherry Bomb’s “Buffalo” “How many leaders in the house? Well can somebody bring the mirrors out, I'm getting lonely.” B: “I SEE THE LiGht” Screams, self-idolization, and a good ole pep talk. Calling or comparing oneself God or Michael Jordan is a rap pastime. Tyler does both on the track. This demands your attention. And In Slowthai, Tyler found an organized noise sidekick. We heard inklings on a “Boy is a Gun”. This is a record filled with hubris. No yearning for a love lost or wondering how special the shared experience could have been. Get on your knees &amp; bow to the throne. You are not worthy of my heart. Internal and external flex. Tyler seems to regain his independence? 10. GONE,GONE / THANK YOU D: I waited for this album to grow on me for days, weeks, months. I am proud to say this is surely the most improved track. I’ve always loved what T does with his voice but the baby, IGOR voice in the beginning of this track was not for me. I can remember that being a pretty big barrier for me liking this song for a while. One thing is certain, what happens in this song after “and now I’m scarred for life” absolutely melts my heart. It is the reason that at the writing of this review it is the only loved track on my Spotify. This track is given a complete rebirth for me. It goes from being a song that I’d tolerate to one of my favorite moments of the album. And of course, Tyler is rapping again and I love it. I promised I’m not a super “lyrical miracle” rap lover but I genuinely appreciate when Tyler raps. The last moments of “Gone, Gone” leading into “Thank You” are so important. This is the scene that wins the Oscar because it was designed to do just that. This transition is quite possibly the moment when we all realize (read: remember) that Tyler is destined to be Grammy award winner and likely the youngest EGOT.&nbsp; He finds peace, picks up his things and declares he doesn’t love the evasive and unrequited love he pursued throughout the duration of the project. B: The high has elapsed. The sun has risen. The self-affirmations have waned. And IGOR has woken up with no-one beside him. Tyler has conceded ....but he’s ‘found peace’ to live his truth. Nas’s ‘Bye Baby’ shares a similar tale with different terms, but both men are proud they gave love a real shot. I doubt two albums ago, we’d get this type of resolve from Tyler. Cee-Lo — he’s voice is so distorted only the album credits could identify — provides a baby like whimper on the “GONE,GONE” hook. This is another track that plays like a diary entry. 11. I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE D: Despite how fun it is to say “I don’t love you anymore,” this song doesn’t ever land for me. The guitar is nice, as are the ab-libs. What cannot be overlooked is the cheat code showing himself again. Uncle Charlie’s riff is so important to this song. It is surely the only reason I do not completely skip this track. Taking a step back. While I may not be as attracted to this song, I realize it’s essential to the resolution of this album, this love story. There has to be a moment of detachment and disdain before there could be a mature transition in relationship or any remnants of closure. I may love you going forward, but I don’t love you the way I used to. Regardless of how tumultuous a love, was it real if when it ends, you don’t at least wonder, Are We Still Friends? B: Tyler seems fatigued on the record and finally ready to move-in. The best part of this record are the bridges with fading additions from Charlie Wilson and Solange, and Jessy Wilson. 12. ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? D: Before I even start to describe this track sonically, its concept in itself is the perfect conclusion to this album. It sounds like an oldie but goodie. Are We Still Friends is effortlessly timeless. It’s truly a flex of Tyler’s musicianship. This album is popular music. Rap album of the year? Are you kidding me? Yes, the album deserves to be awarded but boxing it as a Rap album is as tone deaf and disingenuous as the Golden Globe Awards nominating Get Out for Best Comedy award. I digress. Despite all of the heartache he endured throughout the project, he still wants to be in contact with his love because not talking to them would surely hurt worse. He gets help from P, electric guitars sing, Tyler yells, and the album’s ending propels you back into IGOR’s theme for another go around. B: My least played song on the record. It’s the ending credits of an emotionally draining film or the song play at church as everyone transitions outside the sanctuary for parking lot fellowship. I don’t have much to say about this track. It’s a straightforward conclusion. Did Tyler make this with that intention? It’s like the listener and his ex-lover don’t hear his last words…. FINAL THOUGHTS D: This review started within minutes of IGOR dropping and I finished my first final draft just short of a year after its release and it’s still growing on me. I found that the lyrics do not make the signature leap forward on this project and quite frankly, it is the first time I haven’t been sent into the street elated and incredulous at Tyler’s gifts. For the first few months, the album felt distant. The content specifically, while vulnerable, struck me as impersonal. Listening to this album for the first 10 listens I felt like it wasn’t meant for him. Jermaine Dupri wrote Confessions and entrusted Usher to make the world believe it. Tyler could have easily given this entire album to someone else.&nbsp; I was used to immediately loving a Tyler album. This is his first slow burn and I appreciate the time that it took me to come around. The sounds of IGOR continued to blossom and wrap themselves around me and I feel like they will continue to do so for months to come. B: To grasp the full story of IGOR (or any Tyler abum), you have to watch the visuals. Before my first album listen, I was primed for IGOR to be my most played Tyler record — the album advertisements showed a refined, elevated Tyler.&nbsp;IGOR is laced with sonic emotion and feeling. My ears and chest are still buzzing from synths on this album. IGOR is distinct from every project in Tyler’s Catalog, but as I listen closely, IGOR is reminiscent of my favorite moments in his discography — the funk, soul, and jazz highlights on Cherry Bomb, an album with a confusing rock-metal opening. I’ve always been a Tyler fan but in recent years found skipped over the songs with rough sounds rough and facetious lyrics. But those Cherry Bomb records have a tenderness that is felt throughout IGOR. In the early months, because I was obsessed with the first three songs, I neglected how grand the middle of the album is. And throughout this year of listening, my repeat song of choice has rotated, a sign of a great album. 7L RATING D: 7/7 B: 7/7 7L REVIEW GUIDE Music that stands the test of time and attention reigns supreme for us — especially in an attention economy, where information and media are treated disposable. We prefer favorite over best. How does this resonate with the listeners? This switches focus to the listeners' relationship with a project, whether that’s in an individual setting or in group experience. We take a SANKOFA approach to music listening that fosters critical examination, and intelligent and patient investigation, and acknowledges our cultural context. Some projects require time to digest and others create a feeling that we never want to escape us. Our scale is from 1 listen to 7 Listens. 1: a project we struggled to complete and 7: a project that we’ll revisit periodically throughout life. https://7thlisten.com/gra Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:38:46 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/gra <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="134272209" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About græ LISTENING EXPERIENCE by DENO <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/395a0a3bc6747f825fb8084e227662b3c6fe274b2c6882c78c0c1f43936d2b07/maxresdefault.jpg" data-mid="68747518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/395a0a3bc6747f825fb8084e227662b3c6fe274b2c6882c78c0c1f43936d2b07/maxresdefault.jpg" /> I was introduced to Moses Sumney during my first year at UCLA in 2010. The first time I saw him perform was at the admit weekend talent show. He was bald and only carried his acoustic guitar back then. It was clear that he had talent but during that performance, he did not yet give off international superstar vibes. The next time I was saw him was singing a duet of Lianne La Havas’s “No Room for Doubt.” Hindsight is 20/20 but at that point, just the second performance, it was clear that his abilities weren’t just a way that he piquesattraction. This was going to be his career. Since that second performance I’ve been a fan. When Aromanticism came out, I was over the moon before I pressed play. I am a sucker for uninhibited artistry mixed with an unhealthy attention to detail. Moses exhibited that on every level with his debut album. The concept of the album was well communicated and extremely thought-provoking. I loved and played that album instantly. Moses is an artist who could take 5 years in between every project and anticipation would not wane a bit. You wait patiently because you know he’s getting every chord perfect. You cannot rush perfection, and quite frankly I rest assured knowing that perfection is exactly what he seeks to achieve. Every time. When I heard Moses was dropping a double album in 2020, I may have salivated a bit. Nothing visible, I’m not a child, but my mouth watered as I reached for my wallet to buy it 5 months before it would be available. græ Part 1 would be released in February 2020 and Part 2 in May 2020. He knew I’d need time to digest and recuperate, he’s so gracious. I bought the album and prepared to pay top dollar for a ticket, but a friend sent me a link for a FREE show to his residency at the Bootleg Theater in Filipinotown. Fam. A free Moses Sumney show? I wouldn’t miss it. It was a Wednesday night and for all I care it could have been Wednesday morning. Thirty minutes before the doors opened the line was around the corner and rightfully so. We love this guy and a free show is nothing short of a gift. Moses even jokes during the show that the line resembled that of a queue for a new shoe release on Fairfax. What we received was much more precious. When you entered the venue you stepped into an art installation for the project and it’s exactly the reverence for art that has brought hundreds of people out on a work night. Posters and bunk beds fill the space. The posters detail the meaning behind the album’s title, græ. A coming together of two colors, yin-yang, two islands. I decided to forego the exhibit first and get a good spot. By the grace of god there were seats so I grabbed one and got ready. I even warmed up my vocal chords a bit because Moses likes to test my falsetto capabilities and I won’t be caught slipping. Once the show started, I got a burst of energy. At the time of the track by track, I couldn’t be sure of song titles as he didn’t always remind us. Here I will render my initial reactions of græ along with tracks for Aromanticism: COLOUOURLoved this track. We all know Moses only wears Black so the lyrics of this track were endearing. Although the stage was red, closed eye visuals presented blue greenish water texture mentioned in the song. Beautiful start. QUARREL One of my favorites to sing ever! To no surprise, this band was masterful. At one point Moses asked “Can we rock?!” and the answer to that will always be hell yes. He broke down the lyric “we cannot be lovers long as I’m the other” and it was bananas. VIRILE While it was not my favorite as a single, I understood this song live. I think the visuals for the track were.. A lot.. for me to take in but I completely got it here. You’ll see me say I “get” a song live, or understand it live and that is just to say that the song resonates with me when I can hear and often feel (live bass usually vibrates my chest) its elements. The violinist SMOKED this track. Exquisite. And the drummer was not to be slept on. These hi hats were very important. Moses did a Freddie Mercury band control move, where he controlled their intensity with his body and I found that this move spoke to his grandeur and artistic control. NEW SONG. ROCK INFLUENCED. // LIKELY IN PART 2 BECAUSE I STILL CANNOT IDENTIFY IT. I didn’t catch the beat or rhythm for a minute, but when the breakdown came, I found it. I forget that Moses is a guitarist sometimes and this track called me foolish for ever doing so. This song was more brash than I’ve ever heard him. More rock.&nbsp;The breakdowns are so Moses, it’s what I think of as his signature. Think Spike Lee trailing shot.&nbsp;The synthesizers in this track were just great. Reminds me of Zapp and Roger but definitely more psychotic robot.&nbsp;Shortly after this song he took a break to engage with the crowd for a minute and he wasl hilarious.&nbsp;He split the crowd into those who are from California and those who are not for a singing contest leading into “Lonely Road.” Loved it. CUT ME&nbsp; “If there’s no pain is there any progress?” Take em to church! This is the song that he debuted on Colbert and that is likely because of its familiar, gospel aspects. The trombone on this track was for sure my favorite part of the song. This was easily the best I’ve heard this song as well.&nbsp;Moses Sumney is best heard live and best understood alone. BLESS ME / BEFORE YOU GO&nbsp; “Cupid has it out for me, gave me crooked alchemy”&nbsp; Moses conveyed early on that we’d be in for a long show. The breakdown for Bless Me/Before You Go went on a smooth 20 minutes. He brought up some friends from the audience who were amazing vocalists. Caroline Polachek, being one of them. He described her as one of his favorite singers right now. He also brought up his saxophonist for what I’m sure we all thought would be a saxophone solo but turned out to be a singing clinic. I thought he was playing a joke on him but that man could sing his ass off. It’s nuts how talented people just keep other insanely talent people around them. “Bless me before you go” is surely a fun bar to sing but his poetry is on display throughout this song. The riffs are magical during the bass solo of this track. At one point, I was assured that this show was heaven on earth.&nbsp;After this breakdown which could have surely ended the show, Moses and the band took a break. All but the violinist. The violin solo which I thought was just him messing around is nothing short of theatre quality. He starts slow and picks up intensity illuminated only by a blue spotlight. I’m instantly brought back to my experiences at the opera and this Black man with a beard, Afro, and dangling earring is the star of a generation. The violin lead into “Don’t Bother Calling” and I damn near melted. If this had been a Friday night show, I might have lost my cool a bit but the atmosphere fostered silent admiration but I was floored. GAGARIN&nbsp; The big synthesizers really made an impact on me during this track. This song was so fucking dark and sexy and I loved his exploration with auto tune. At one point he made a couple animal sounds to reverberate and they were really convincing. He’s surely spent some time in the wild. By the end of this, I deemed “Gagarin” as music to sob to. COME TO ME He does his Bjork cover and it’s majestic. DOOMED Still so amazing. There is nothing this violist cannot do. POLLY “1,2,3,4,5,6 am I just your [Wednesday] dick?” “Polly” was one of my favorite songs of 2019. I’m not one who can listen to songs on repeat but I played that song so.often. I go into more detail on why I love the song so much in a podcast episode, be sure to check that out. I came to the show really looking forward to hearing it live and nearing the 2 hour mark for the show, I was still waiting with bated breathe. He reserved it for the encore and that felt like affirmation. I love this song so much and to close the show with it, let’s me know that either Moses and/or his fans feel like it’s the one too. I loved every second and recorded most of it. PLASTIC He still finishes with what is arguably his biggest track. It’s still sweet and after performing for 2 hours Moses thanked the fans for coming out on a Wednesday and let them know after “Plastic” they could go home to sleep. It was a masterful performance and I’d like to see it again because why the hell not. I especially want to return to see the art installation which became a bit crowded after the show. I’d like to take my time and give it the attention it deserves. Listen to græ Part 1 over and over and over again until May 2020 when Part 2 comes out then listen to them together until someone has to ask if you’re okay. https://7thlisten.com/Buhloone-Mindstate Mon, 18 May 2020 05:06:55 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/Buhloone-Mindstate <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="134272106" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About DE LA SOUL - BUHLOONE MINDSTATE REVIEW by BEAMIN <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e4d17bb2b11ea2fb639f218075776e5860f59ac26ba1fd9a827234d894cdbd0/de-la-soul1.png" data-mid="71425715" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e4d17bb2b11ea2fb639f218075776e5860f59ac26ba1fd9a827234d894cdbd0/de-la-soul1.png" /> Photo Credit: Getty Images Over the past years, I felt it was flagrant (as a hip hop fan) that I didn't know more about De La Soul. Aside from their billboard top-10 hit “Me, Myself, and I”, a couple of joints on their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, and the phenomenal Native Tongue anthem/mission statement, “Buddy (Remix)” it’s quiet for me when talking about De La Soul’s career, so I decided to review one of their critically acclaimed albums. I landed on BuhLoone Mindstate (1993), the group’s third album and last album executive produced by beat-maker Prince Paul. I know the group was influential, but I hadn’t experienced why first hand. The main reason my De La knowledge is light is that the group’s music isn’t on any streaming platforms (and unfortunately probably won’t be unless the same cat who paid $2 million for a WuTang album covers any potential sampling clearances fees and lawsuits). But I’m going to come clean, actually, if you’re a millennial music listener you remember the Limewire and Mediafire days when the world’s discography could magically appear as zip files in your Mozilla Firefox downloads. Circa 2008, I downloaded De La Soul’s first album 3 Feet and Rising, but the discovery stopped there and I instead chose my west coast allegiance and dove into the discographies of pioneers (not named Tupac Amaru Shakur) like Ice Cube and The Pharcyde. <img width="1280" height="1293" width_o="1280" height_o="1293" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d190e9279970ff15b3183bfd2201106637a2aa1d646ac266e894cdf45de1223/delasoul.jpeg" data-mid="134269146" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d190e9279970ff15b3183bfd2201106637a2aa1d646ac266e894cdf45de1223/delasoul.jpeg" /> 1989’s 3 Feet High Rising album cover / Photo Credit: Tommy Boy Records De La Soul is a group (a rare concept in hip hop) — the trio, rappers, Posdnuos, and Trugoy the Dove and, deejay/producer Mase hail from Amityville, Long Island, NY. As high schoolers, their first album released in 1989 and they become hip hop’s original flower boys (it actually they were afro-centric and conscious). Like every project following their debut, Buhloone Mindstate challenged notions of what type of music they could make, what topics they should speak about, and how many fucks they could NOT give about going platinum.<img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b6b16698dcf1b06693b04d1984623659f6d22163a0d42423b61b51e2ece72275/delasoul2.png" data-mid="71421951" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b6b16698dcf1b06693b04d1984623659f6d22163a0d42423b61b51e2ece72275/delasoul2.png" /> Buhloone Mindsate album cover. Photo Credit: Tommyboy Records TRACK BY TRACK Review 1. Intro ‘It might blow up, but it won’t go pop.’ These are the opening lines on the album, and they are chanted over a blend of 70’s jazz horns and guitar riff samples. If the Buhloone (buhloone is the phonetic spelling of balloon) Mindstate title went over your head, De La Soul makes it very clear that this was a cathartic album made to feed them creatively, and not the bank accounts of the marketing teams and record execs that tried to box them in as hippie loving, flower-boy rappers.&nbsp; 2. eye patch“Mess up my mind, mess up my mind / Mess up my mind wit the eye patch” Posdnuos &amp; Trugoy the Dove are accelerating through their verses. This song took the most listens to unpack because this it’s an allegory. I comprehend the song title, “Eye Patch”, as a metaphor for everything that record labels try to do blind artists and listeners. Throughout the song, Posdnuos critiques the music industry’s exploitation of black tropes — toting guns, dope-peddling, knocking up girls, and children smoking delirious amounts of weed. The song closes with the intro instrumental. By the time I reach the end, I am excited to hear the ‘it might blow up, but it won’t go pop’ thesis develop throughout the album. 3. En Focus (featuring Shortie No Mass and Dres of Black Sheep)“On a naked white sheet / Most recognized by my dark-brown self / Yo you found some wealth? / More in my mind than in my pocket” De La Soul is passing Harlem Globetrotter style assists on this track. Another fast-paced song that requires your full attention. This high-octane beat starts with a sampled hook and deejay scratches. It paints the scene of a raucous cypher. I imagine the walls rattling when Prince Paul (acclaimed producer that led production on De La Soul’s first three albums) whipped up this beat, and 2 hour freestyle that ensued afterwards. Lots of sound effects — random voices, howls, groupies, sirens. The song is about De La’s recent years of fame. They tell us, unlike other artists in their genre they’re still growing intellectually and creatively, and you’ll be damned if you find them in a suit. The group is sticking the guns, and hasn’t missed a verse yet to tell their record label, suck it. 4. Patti Dooke (featuring Guru, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis)“White boy Roy cannot feel it / But the first to try and steal it / Dilute it, pollute it, kill it / I see him infiltratin' to the masses / And when the leechin' I mo shoot 'em all in they asses” - Posdnous Patty Duke, is white-american actress with an eponymously titled show that ran in the 1960s and Patti Duke an elevated two-step dance move that was popular in the late 70s — early 90s. The premise of this song is about the bitters, voyeurists, or appropriate coming with intent to exploit. They may dance like you, wear the same starter jacket, or show up to the parties, but we are not the same. They’ll attempt to rent your style and run off with it as their own. Beware.&nbsp; Guru (rip) from Gang Starr is featured on this track. It was a nice but surprising collaboration to hear him on the track because he's more associated with a gritty, boom-bap brand of hip hop. Reminds me of the excitement I had when I found Q-Tip (Native Tongue member) mixed and produced a few records on Mobb Deep’s The Infamous (a group known for their raw music that luminates street life). 5. I Be Blowin' (featuring Maceo Parker)This track is a solo by Funk and Jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker (member of James Brown’s Original band, J.B. and the Parkers). Parker’s soothing instrumental brings some calm to the knottiness of the album. On each listen I feel chasing De La Soul through the record, and this song graces me with a moment to comprehend the past few tracks. This is a special moment because this era of Hip Hop is defined by the jazz, soul, funk sample. The bridging of genres and generations is noteworthy, De La Soul was able to connect with a living legend to cut an original track for them. The Buhloone Mindstate sessions with the J.B.s was the highlight of his career. 6. Long Island Wildin' (featuring SDP and Takagi Kan)The minute and half track features two verses from Japanese Rappers SPD and Takagi Jan. Until new information is unearthed this is the first record of Japanese rap artists featured on an American rap song. Another feat for this album (although the track doesn’t say much). Hip Hop was born in the Bronx, but also calls Asia home. One of favorite stories about Hip Hop’s global impact is clothing designer-extraidonare Hiroshi Fujiwara gaining cultural relevance amongst his peers because he brought them Hip Hop. 7. Ego Trippin’ (Part Two)The previous track ended with the screaming RZA “Long Island is wylin’”.&nbsp; Ego Trip is a palette cleanser. This the smoothest track on the album. The beat is a drummed out version of the jazz trumpeter Al Hirt’s 1967 ‘Harlem Hendoo’. Prince Paul’s deejay scratches (album executive producer) and goes crazy crate-digging. On my first listen, this was my favorite track. And aside from the intro and album title, this track was the easiest to follow. Ego Trip is a critic Hip Hop’s braggadocious and ostentatious lifestyle — sports cars, pools of women, neck-hurting jewelry, you name it. The video for the song features the aforementioned elements and is a spoof of Tupac’s “I Get Around”. I’m surprised De La Soul would come after the gangster rap’s biggest artist, but no-one in hip hop is exempt from critique on this album. 8. Paul’s Revenge This is an interlude of Dj Prince Paul talking shit about Source Magazine dissing on song credits. This is a light diss, there are stories of some artists meeting writers at clubs and press them about negative reviews in the magazine. Receiving A 5-mic album, the highest source rating, meant entry into the hip hop hall of fame. Cool to hear an actual example of artists talking shit about The Source. 9. 3 days late“C’mon there’s no R&amp;B in this song, come along fly children come along” - Trugoy At the time a hip hop artist dropping an R&amp;B single is another instance of selling. These guys are always dissing somebody. You can tell they really love Hip Hop and are experiencing some existentialism with how the genre is slow drifting for its origins — suckers MCs and gimmicks are being flaunted. The two verses on the song offer more social commentary — Posdnous contracts herpes and Trugoy is the victim of an armed robbery. 10. AreaWe are considered the generation with shorter attention spans. Musicians are now churning two verse songs, and 25 minute albums. Admitely, whenever I reach this song on this record, some focus is lost on the album content.&nbsp; On this track, the group uses area codes to tell some of the favorite tour stories. Clever record. 11. I Am I Be (featuring Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis)“I be the new generation of slaves / Here to make papes to buy a record exec rakes / The pile of revenue I create / But I guess I don't get a cut cuz my rent's a month late” The most introspective track on the album — De La Soul raps over Maceo Parker’s ‘I Be Blowin’ interlude. Pos tells us that he fathered a child out of wedlock, his grandma passed, and a Native Tongue member didn’t keep to their word, and he’s getting short-changed by Tommy Boy Records because paychecks can’t cover his rent. There’s no filter on this record. On the intro and outro there’s a pool of folks (Shorty, Q-Tip, each De La Soul) repeating “i am i be” on the close of the record. 12. In the Woods (featuring Shortie No Mass)“I been stylin' abstract since loose leafs was the shit / Catch me breathin' on planes where the gangsta's outdated / Fuck being hard, Posdnuos is complicated” The scenery for this song is the woods, which serve as a sacred place for real hip hop. On each hook, Trugoy, Posdonous, and Shortie No Mass take turns telling you about their mecca — complicated lyrics that go-over your head, funk beats, no narcotic sales, feminine style without the need to be sexy. De La Soul showing again that they take this music shit serious. 13. BreakadawnThere’s 5 verses on this record! This was the album's lead single, it heavily features a sample of Michel Jackson’s &amp; Smokey Robinson's single of the "Quiet Storm”. The beat evokes the same innocent joy as Pharcyde’s Passin Me By. This track is stark difference to the g-funk sounds coming out the WestCoast and mafiosa rhymes dominating the east coast. 14. Dave Has a Problem...SeriouslyAnother interlude. Dave mumbles ‘hello’ for 40 secs then ends making orgasmic noises. I could do without this one. 15. Stone Age (featuring Biz Markie)The album closer with biz Markie feels misplaced. After a somber track, breakadawn — biz kicks it off with his comedic voice over a high-hat instrumental. The type of beat, 90s music fans head nod, raise their knees and hands to. Closing Thoughts Buhloone Mindstate encapsulates a moment in time when Hip Hop was still figuring who it was in the face of capitalism, beat writer headlines of hip hop is dying, and a music industry betting black genre to fizzle out. With intentionally dense records and abstract lines, it makes sense that this was De La Soul’s lowest selling album of the 90s. The album is an undiluted taste of 90s alternative rap, it’s filled with random samples and obscure lyrics that require focused repeat listens. The deejay scratches on the album are reminiscent of the deejay battles in the 1992 film Juice, the sampled jazz sounds paint pictures kids peeking through cracked doors to adults cut a rug in the living room, and the backforth verses between Posdnuos and Trugoy evoke the joy students had when seeing Busta Rhymes and Jay-Z freestyle battle in the cafeteria. 7L RATING B: 6/7 7L REVIEW GUIDE Music that stands the test of time and attention reigns supreme for us — especially in an attention economy, where information and media are treated disposable. We prefer favorite over best. How does this resonate with the listeners? This switches focus to the listeners' relationship with a project, whether that’s in an individual setting or in group experience. We take a SANKOFA approach to music listening that fosters critical examination, and intelligent and patient investigation, and acknowledges our cultural context. Some projects require time to digest and others create a feeling that we never want to escape us. Our scale is from 1 listen to 7 Listens. 1: a project we struggled to complete and 7: a project that we’ll revisit periodically throughout life. https://7thlisten.com/2020-Favorites Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:55:44 +0000 7th Listen https://7thlisten.com/2020-Favorites <img width="916" height="182" width_o="916" height_o="182" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" data-mid="134604746" border="0" data-scale="18" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/916/i/d3293e0d332e5dcba261ec14fd014b93d03ece3bb8187e00ed8ae564e34fb267/logo2x.png" /> Podcasts ︎︎︎ Episode 35—“Virgil Was Here” Bonus Episode—He Does What He Wants Episode 34—Time To Hate Bonus Episode—Seething Hottake Episode 33—Astroverse Episode 32—Yams &amp; Ye Episode 31—Sea of Sameness Episode 30—Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Episode 29 Part B—Certified Lover Boy [Track Breakdown] Episode 29 Part A—Certified Lover Boy Episode 28—Family Ties Episode 27—Contre Temps Episode 26—Stronger Than Me Episode 25 Part B—Donda Live Episode 25 Part A—The House Is Now Burning Episode 25—Setting The House On Fire Episode 24—Should He Be Saying This? Episode 23—Vince Staples 7thListen Review Episode 22—So Many Parts Episode 21—Love To DMX And Wolf Haley Episode 20—Buhloone Mindstate Review Episode 19—Igor One Year Review Episode 18—Camp Flog Gnaw Episode 17—Live Performances Episode 16—Rap Mystics Episode 15—Why Fans Won’t Give Up On Kanye Episode 14—What’s Good With Dom Kennedy Episode 13—Adult Swim Fest + Artists Interacting With Fans Episode 12—#RIPMacMiller #FreeWeezy Episode 11—Trav + YG + (R.I.P.) Mac Miller Episode 10—The Story Of Terrence &amp; Aubrey Episode 9—K.O.D. Episode 7—Robbin’ Season On The Way Episode 6—Strategy 101 Episode 5—Favorite Tracks Episode 4—Eminem &amp; Space Jam Episode 3—The Grammys Episode 2—Best Rapper Or Best Business Man? Episode 1—4eva Is A Mightly Long Time Playlists ︎︎︎ Episode 27 7thListen’s Favorite Tracks Of 2020 x Side B Songs Of The Month August 2020 Songs Of The Month July 2020 Songs Of The Month June 2020 Songs Of The Month May 2020 Songs Of The Month April 2020 Songs Of The Month March 2020 Songs Of The Month February 2020 Songs Of The Month January 2019 Top 60 Songs of 2018 Songs Of The Month September 2018 Songs Of The Month August 2018 Songs Of The Month July 2018 Beamin x Deno 2018 Q1 Top 60 Songs of 2017 Reviews ︎︎︎ Buhloone Mindstate græ Igor About <img width="2550" height="2550" width_o="2550" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4e644843b8b4e3036f386bc19c3ec976e414085822ee13b06852dcbb74f08f47/IMG_3957.JPG" data-mid="94584867" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4e644843b8b4e3036f386bc19c3ec976e414085822ee13b06852dcbb74f08f47/IMG_3957.JPG" /> 7thListen’s favroite tracks 2020&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen:&nbsp;Apple Music / Amazon Music / Spotify&nbsp; 2020 was a year of intense transition. Panic, fear, and political unrest all reached boiling points; tragedies seemed incessant.&nbsp; And with social distancing measures, many—if not all— of our escapes became taboo. We had to build community while apart, finding new ways to save our sanity in a virtual world — one thing that continued to keep us together was music. Another reminder why we prefer favorite over best. We constantly ask ourselves -&nbsp; What is YOUR (my) relationship with this art? This year, we spent hundreds of hours listening to music to present our Favorite 60 tracks. A selection of tracks from billboard top 40 artists, artists you should know, and discoveries (tracks released pre-2020) that remind us there will always be a song from the past that makes us savor the present. But in a year that has taken so much from us, we decided we needed to give more. SIDE B presents a more yin to the yang, if you will, side of 7THLISTEN. Foreground: We had a lot of alone time, turning on music to play the back, to help fill the void. And on several occasions, songs seemed to do more, than take up space, they moved into the spotlight. The foreground playlist is composed of songs that refused to play just a support role. And the I Wanna Go Outside: Some songs are best heard outside and with your people. 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