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Beats, Dimes, + Life
by Beats, Dimes, + Life
Beats, Dimes, + Life is what happens when four lifelong friends get together and discuss their two loves: Hip-Hop and film. The conversations are in-depth, humorous, passionate and maybe even a tad insightful but no promises. Each week, Marcus, Ryan, C.J., and Tommy form like Voltron for your listening pleasure. Follow us on Twitter @beatsdimeslife and visit our website beatsdimeslife.com
Episodes
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Ghetto D
It was a while but the boys are back. We took a bit of a hiatus but wanted to finish Summer '97 strong with a look at Master P's landmark album, Ghetto D. Does the gold and platinum tank still have its luster 20 years later? And what was it about P and his No Limit Soldiers that took us all by...
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Bone Thugs N Harmony's Art of War
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Money Talks
It's hot outside. So the boys decided to stay in and chat about Money Talks. The Brett Ratner directed, Chris Tucker starring flick dropped in August '97 and marked the first time Tucker would carry a movie. How has his career evolved since then? Was this a prototype for the next flick these two...
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Wu Tang Forever
Wu Tang is for the babies. Summer '97 swarms on as the boys celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wu Tang Clan's second group album. Also, a little education on Gucci Mane
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No Way Out
Take that, take that. As Summer '97 continues, the boys look back on Puff Daddy aka Diddy and his monumental album, No Way Out. Put on your shiny suits, pull your crips Air Force 1s out the closet, and make sure your ad-libs are on point. Also, some political discussion because it's hard to avoid...
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
May '97 gave us Austin Powers, one of Mike Myers' greatest creations. He turned tragedy into success and spawned a film franchise. But does the first one hold up? Is this loving James Bond/Spy movie parody still as vibrant today as it was 20 years ago? The boys talk about it.
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Men In Black
Men In Black from 1997 is the first flick we cover in our Summer '97 retrospective. All summer, prepare to go back 20 years to the good ole' days and some bad ole' days.
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Go Go Power Rangers
Power Rangers! That's right, after 20 years away from the silver screen, they're back. We look back at the 1995 Power Rangers movie and compare it with the 2017 model.
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The Music Video
The boys discuss the impact of the music video and what's changed over the years. Also, C.J. gives his "Get Out" review.
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Get Out
We give our two cents on one of the best movies of the year, Jordan Peele's "Get Out."
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Hall Of Fame Game
The boys are back in town to discuss Jay Z being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and what it means for Hip-Hop. Also, the Remy vs Nicki beef.
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Pop Culture and Race
Marcus and C.J. talk about race and pop culture and whether the color of your skin influences the content of the content you like. Also, R&B singers or the lack thereof. Marcus - @AbstractPo3tic C.J. - @CJBeatsDimes
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Belief Systems
The boys tackle potential conflicts when an artists they like, or love, has beliefs that clash with their own.
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What's More Beef?
Merry New Year! The boys get back to business and kick 2017 off with a discussion about the difference between "beef" and a regular war of words. Also, MLK Day and all it entails this year.
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The Stillmatic Blueprint
15 years ago, Jay Z and Nas battled each other for hip hop supremacy. They released two landmark albums in their catalogues and to celebrate their anniversaries, the boys discuss the impact, the beef, compare albums, and reflect on how crazy 2001 was.
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Therapy Session
This week, C.J. gets on the therapist couch as the boys try to determine where his apathy for music came from and how to fix it.
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Showmanship
After a long Thanksgiving break, the boys are back in town. We discuss the art of showmanship and how it impacts an artist and their fans. Also, kill this reunion talk.
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We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service
The best thing to happen to the world in the past two weeks is the new and final album from A Tribe Called Quest. The boys discuss while introducing a new host.
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The Witch
The boys travel to the time of the Salem Witch Trials to discuss The Witch. Is it a horror flick? Of course it is. Also, Happy Halloween! @BeatsDimesLife @CJBeatsDimes @RyanWhat_Dimes @AbstractPo3tic @AlexPKeaton19
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Curse Of Chucky
Settling into the groove of the show, the boys slice and dice the sixth flick in the Chucky franchise, Curse Of Chucky. It may or may not be as notorious as the curse of the Billy Goat.
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The Babadook
Is the movie that is said to be the best of 2014 really that good? The boys examine while also discussing other things
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It Follows
The boys examine It Follows from 2015.
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All About Tupac
The Tupac Episode
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Expectations
The boys sit back and talk about expectations in film and hip hop. Are they a gift or a curse and who do artists deal? They also get into a discussion of hip hop documentaries.
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Users Vs Sellers
The boys discuss the social change in the game as drug users are en vogue while drug sellers aren't and what that has to say about the game as a whole. Also, we've got a special guest so give him as much respect as you give us. Possibly a tad more.
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Hateful Eight
Take a little time off and the world goes crazy. The boys play catch up and then dissect Tarantino's latest and its social relevance
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Guilty Pleasures
Guilty pleasures. Oh and Happy 4th of July!
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Gun Violence In Movies
The boys discuss the portrayal of gun violence in film and Marcus reviews Independence Day Resurgence
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16 Blocks
The boys look back at Richard Donner's last movie, 16 Blocks. Also, a discussion on James Wan and what it takes to get us in a theater. Marcus - @AbstractPo3tic C.J. - @CJBeatsdimes Ryan -@RyanWhat_Dimes Tommy -@AlexPKeaton19
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Ali
We mourn a legend
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50. Hell Hath No Fury
It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you. No seriously, we shouldn't have, but we took a bit of a break. Don't adjust your dial, this is episode 50 so for the momentous occasion, we delved into the 2006 LP from the Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury. Also, Ryan does his best to defend…
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Biting, What Is It Good For
The boys discuss this era's infatuation with biting and why it's become A-OK. Marcus (@AbstractPo3tic), Ryan (@Ryanwhat_dimes), C.J. (@cjbeatsdimes), Tommy (@AlexPKeaton19)
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The Golden Child
Marcus and Ryan talk about the 1986 Eddie Murphy flick, "The Golden Child". Also, Marcus is sick, so that's a problem to deal with.
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Evil Incarnate
The Steiner Brothers (Marcus and C.J.) tackle the way films deal with evil characters. The bad guys you're supposed to hate, loathe, and sometimes even fear. Also...Birdman and C.J.'s Summer with Drake.
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Prince's Purple Reign
Purple Reign
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Fashionable Influence
The boys discuss the tentacle like reach of hip hop on the fashion industry. Also, the Andre 3000 pump fake. @beatsdimeslife Marcus: @AbstractPo3tic Ryan: @Ryanwhat_dimes C.J.: @cjbeatsdimes Tommy: @AlexPKeaton19
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Lousy With Comic Book Movies
This week, the boys talk about comic book movies and the sheer glut of them we find ourselves steeped in, this year in particular. But how long can the good times last? Also, some rappers are just doper than others. @beatsdimeslife Marcus: @AbstractPo3tic C.J.: @CJBeatsDimes Ryan: @RyanWhat_Dimes...
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A Tribe Called Phife
We eulogize a legend and discuss a legendary group Follow us @beatsdimeslife Marcus: @AbstractPo3tic C.J.: @cjbeatsdimes Ryan: @RyanWhat_dimes Tommy: @AlexPKeaton19
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Overpaid vs Underrated
After a few moments of organized chaos, the boys discuss rappers they feel are the most underrated. Also, Marcus' dancing habits.
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Makings of a Biopic
The boys discuss the good and bad of biopics. Also, an education on spider-man and some Zootopia insight
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Music Boutique
Marcus, C.J., and Ryan discuss the relatively new way of selling music through boutiques. Vinyl, cassettes, collectors editions, etc. How far can this go and how far should it go? Also, they have conversations with their past selves.
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Night of the Living Dead
This week, on the last day of Black History Month, Marcus, C.J., and Ryan tackle George Romero's classic, Night of the Living Dead. The meaning of the film, the political and social implications, and any allusions Romero may have made to 1960s America. And as a cherry on top, one of the first...
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Oscar Predictions
Marcus, C.J., and Ryan give their oscar predictions. Who will win? Who will ho home empty-handed? Will Ryan subscribe to Tidal? These are the important questions of our time.
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The Legacy of Jay-Z
Marcus, C.J., and Ryan discuss A Genius Leaves the Hood, the unauthorized Jay-Z bio documentary. More specifically, they use the documentary as a launching pad to figure out the legacy of S. Carter and what it might be years from now. There's also some mention of a birthday, the polar vortex…
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Image Is Nothing?
Marcus, C.J., and Ryan discuss the ins and outs of image and its importance. Also, Marcus goes on a mini rant. Which means it's not quite as tall as other rants but height doesn't count for everything.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beats, Dimes, + Life is what happens when four lifelong friends get together and discuss their two loves: Hip-Hop and film. The conversations are in-depth, humorous, passionate and maybe even a tad insightful but no promises. Each week, Marcus, Ryan, C.J., and Tommy form like Voltron for your listening pleasure. Follow us on Twitter @beatsdimeslife and visit our website beatsdimeslife.com
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