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7thListen
by Beamin x Deno
7thListen is a music analysis platform designed to treasure and uplift beautiful music and culture. Every edition is structured to display 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. We do our best to unpack how marketing, technology, and popular culture influences how the (seventh) listeners consume music.
Episodes
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EPISODE 36 - CALL THE JEWELER
"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...
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EPISODE 35 - "VIRGIL WAS HERE"
VIRGIL WAS HERE And the world will never forget that. "Rest in Peace."
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BONUS - HE DOES WHAT HE WANTS
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.
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EPISODE 34 - TIME TO HATE
"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 & Mach-Hommy's latest track,...
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BONUS EPISODE - SEETHING HOTTAKE
"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...
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EPISODE 33 - ASTROVERSE
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.
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EPISODE 32 - YAMS & YE
"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...
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EPISODE 31 - SEA OF SAMENESS
"1 rapper & 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...
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EPISODE 30 PART A - SOMETIMES I MIGHT BE INTROVERT
"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,...
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EPISODE 29 PART B - CERTIFIED LOVER BOY [TRACK BREAKDOWN]
“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...
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EPISODE 29 PART A - CERTIFIED LOVER BOY
"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?
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EPISODE 28 - FAMILY TIES
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…
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EPISODE 27 - CONTRE TEMPS
A podcast about a playlist. In this episode, Beamin x Deno discuss their recent need for a break from rap. They provide the R&B, Afrobeat, and Alternative artists that provide solace in their time away. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zBcjfj3pXlFl7gf8V0koX?si=53ce643720744e3e…
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EPISODE 26 - STRONGER THAN ME
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...
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EPISODE 25 PART B - DONDA LIVE
"Kanye West is an expert in art, creative entrepreneurship, and music.... [any other questions]?" - Beamin Beamin 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...
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EPISODE 25 PART A - THE HOUSE IS NOW BURNING
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" & "HB2U"), and Beamin peels back the layers of his two most played tracks ("RIP Young" & "Hey Mista").
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EPISODE 20 - BUHLOONE MINDSTATE REVIEW
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.
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EPISODE 25 - SETTING THE HOUSE ON FIRE
"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...
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EPISODE 24 - SHOULD HE BE SAYING THIS?
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.
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EPISODE 23 - VINCE STAPLES 7THLISTEN REVIEW
A 7THLISTEN REVIEW FOR VINCE STAPLES' EPONYMOUS EFFORT.
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EPISODE 22 - SO MANY PARTS
DENO AND BEAMIN SPEND 7-9 MINS ON RECENT TOPICS THEY’VE BEEN RUMINATING ON.
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EPISODE 21 - LOVE TO DMX AND WOLF HALEY
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!
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EPISODE 19 - IGOR ONE YEAR REVIEW
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
7thListen is a music analysis platform designed to treasure and uplift beautiful music and culture. Every edition is structured to display 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. We do our best to unpack how marketing, technology, and popular culture influences how the (seventh) listeners consume music.
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Beamin x Deno
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How many episodes does 7thListen have?
7thListen currently has 23 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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7thListen is a music analysis platform designed to treasure and uplift beautiful music and culture. Every edition is structured to display 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:...
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7thListen is created and hosted by Beamin x Deno.
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