Music To Our Ears
by Mr Drew and Miss Lou
Mr Drew and Miss Lou present your regular dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world. Contact us: [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 84: Nicki Minaj set for Trump role; Chris loses his bottle; Jay-Z books himself and
How on earth did Chris Brown think he’d get away with bottling someone in the club - and does grainy CCTV prove he did it? Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss his suspended sentence - and the role of his vocal coach in the ruckus. Meanwhile, is Nicki Minaj really going all in on Donald Trump? The hosts...
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Episode 83: Ed Sheeran in Macklemore comments controversy; remembering UK rap pioneer Sway Dasafo; Papoose and Remy Ma's relationship diss records
Following the passing of Sway Dasafo after a lengthy health battle, Miss Lou and Mr Drew share their personal memories of British rapper and what he meant to the scene. Despite “not doing politics”, this week, Ed Sheeran has found himself at the centre of a political storm after Robert Kraft had...
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Episode 82: Jay-Z's legendary London adventures; Fat Joe caught up in N-word storm; UK R&B chart gets launched
What on earth gives Fat Joe the right to fight for the right to check around the n-word? Miss Lou and Mr Drew tackle to Terror Squad’s awkward defence of using the term. Meanwhile Miss Lou gives her verdict on Why Did I Get Married Again?, which features the return of Jill Scott. Plus we…
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Episode 81: Smoking Joe takes out Donell Jones in Verzuz; Dolly Parton - an icon passes; remembering Aaliyah 25 years on
Mr Drew and Miss Lou give a detailed verdict on the Donell Jones and Joe Thomas Verzuz - a heavyweight R&B clash that was heavily one-sided, but important for the culture! And as the Dolly Parton dies aged 80 they assess her iconic impact before looking back on the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah’s...
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Episode 80: Reviewing the Diaspora Calling! and Roots Picnic festivals, plus Donell Jones and Ginuwine
Miss Lou and Mr Drew review the past few weeks of a summer spent outside watching live music. They look back on a triumphant show for Donell Jones and Ginuwine before hitting the festival scene...First up is the Diaspora Calling! event, headlined by Lauryn Hill and featuring Wyclef and Erykah…
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Episode 79: N:Fostell interview - his transition to afro house, going viral with Coco Jones’ ICU remake and letting his girl go to an Usher and Breezy gig
Mr Drew and Miss Lou catch up with afro house DJ/producer/songwriter N:Fostell for this special episode. The man formerly known as DJ Naughty discusses his funky house roots, his partnership with DJ Makten and the story behind the ICU Coco Jones remake going viral. Also, he has his say on the…
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Episode 78: Counting down our greatest actors turned singers; Cardi gets cosy with Okoye; Madonna and BTS
Miss Lou and Mr Drew countdown their favourite actors turned singers. Who are the greatest ever to make the leap from the screen to the charts. Does Zendaya top Ariana Grande? Who did it better: Eddie Murphy or Jamie Foxx?
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Episode 77: Celebrating 35 years of Don’t Be Cruel and Jay-Z announces London date
Miss Lou and Mr Drew look back at one of the best R&B albums of all times - Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel is now 35 years and sounding as good as ever. Also there's a look at the latest from Jay-Z's concert dates, which are coming to London this September, on Beyonce's birthday.
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Episode 76: India.Arie attacks song of the summer; Bruno Mars in Paris; B.E.T. awards highlights; Pretty Ricky vs B2K; Clive Davis' legacy
Miss Lou and Mr Drew return from watching Bruno Mars in Paris whilst battling with major Bad Bunny FOMO. They also look at who holds the moral high ground in the India.Arie vs Yung Miami online clash over the hit of the summer, before looking back at Clive Davis legacy. Meanwhile Lauryn Hill...
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Episode 75: Official World Cup songs, Dame Dash's terrible diss record, social media bans for u-16s
With World Cup fever taking over, Miss Lou and Mr Drew run the rule over the World Cup anthems from the official album. Plus, following Dame Dash’s awful diss record against Cam’ron and Jay-Z, is it time for him to quit the game? Also thoughts on the social media ban for under . *We’ve had to cut...
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Episode 74: Remembering inspirational MOBO founder, Kanya King CBE
Mr Drew rides solo to deliver a tribute to MOBO founder and British black music legend, Kanya King who passed away on 3 June following a battle with colon cancer. There’s a look back at Kanya’s legacy, how she’s impacted the scene through her work and what's next for MOBO following her passing....
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Episode 73: Charlie B Real interview - life on Death Row, starring in Sinners, coaching Whitney, touring with Aaliyah, rejecting Dr Dre
Mr Drew and Miss Lou are joined by Death Row Records soul supremo, Charlie B Real - a man whose life has been an absolute movie! He talks coming up in the game and dishes out plenty of career and industry anecdotes including rejecting a contract with Dr Dre at 11, working with Missy Elliott,...
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Episode 72: Our pick of the greatest (formerly) 'big, fat, and heavy' black music artists
Mr Drew and Miss Lou battle the heat to discuss some of the greatest formerly ‘big, fat, and heavy’ artists who went on to lose a ton of weight. This is off the back of Jazmine Sullivan wowing the crowd as she showed out on stage at an Ari Lennox concert. Apologies: We experienced audio…
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Episode 71: Analysing Drake's surprise 3-album drop; who covered the Thriller cover best?
Miss Lou and Mr Drew get to unpacking Drake’s surprise triple album release: Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The OVO overlord is dominating the charts, the headlines and the music debates - so what are thoughts on the features, the music and the marketing behind the release? And with three...
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Episode 70: Michael the movie - thoughts and reflections on the film of 2026 so far
Warning: This episode contains spoilers galore. If you've not yet seen the Michael movie, but are planning to, we recommend tuning into a different show and catching this one later. Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the biggest movie of the year…Antoine Fuqua’s, Michael brings to life the story of...
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Episode 69: Charlie Sloth feels Elaine’s pain; Victoria Beckham passes the taste test; Megan’s Klay heartache
Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into the AI video saga that has Elaine The Paine all wound up with Charlie Sloth and DJ AG. Meanwhile, Meg The Stallion pulls out of broadway with heartache, Ray-J makes more attention seeking claims and Victoria Beckham’s drops surprise playlist selections. 00:00...
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Episode 68: Favourite coulda woulda shoulda been band members; Kehlani launches fifth studio album
This week, Mr Drew and Miss Lou debate their top ‘coulda, woulda shoulda’ been band members famous groups...from Jodeci to the Spice Girls - where are they now? And on the week Kehlani releases the most anticipated of the year, B2K have a freaky fan encounter backstage.
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Episode 67: Wireless cancelled and Kanye banned; R&B tour announced; Michael biopic previewed
Miss Lou and Mr Drew question government motives for banning Kanye, plus discuss the fallout for Wireless. Will Usher and Chris Brown's R&B tour come to Europe, plus what are the hopes for the Michael biopic?
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Episode 66: Gunna run payments; why Kanye may finally be uncancelled; Chris Brown's controversial concert kiss; Chilli denies MAGA ties
Live from their family city break, Mr Drew and Miss Lou stop off in Lugano, Switzerland, to share their views on the latest goings ons from the urban music world including…. why Gunna fans have been shelling out money to run alongside the trap star Chris Brown lipses up married woman at concert...
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Episode 65: Tank and Tyrese Verzuz round-up; MOBO winners, judging the best World Cup anthem
Miss Lou and Mr Drew review the best bits from the Tank and Tyrese Verzuz - including the moment that’s already spawned a classic meme, the various guest appearances and what's next. They also give it up to this year’s MOBO winners, and with the football World Cup coming up, it’s time to run the...
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Episode 64: Jack (Harlow) is feeling black, Latto’s amazing pregnancy reveal, Justin DUI footage leaked, Brandy no longer wants to Shyne
The big stories came from all angles this week… Jack Harlow has left people bemused with a sudden and dramatic genre pivot. Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss his plans to "get blacker”. Meanwhile Brandy is making major moves but gets annoyed by Shyne, Mase and even her brother. And did Latto just drop...
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Episode 63: 50 Cent vs T.I .beef unpacked; Olivia Dean’s Brits blitz; Ghetts gets sentenced
Miss Lou breaks down the 50 Cent vs T.I. social media beef with help from Mr Drew. Following the BAFTA controversy and Olivia Dean’s Brits success, are black people being disrespected? And finally, Ghetts receives his sentence. 00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Women 03:13 Brit Awards...
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Episode 62: Top 10 artists with unexpected side hustles; it’s raining albums in 2026
Miss Lou and Mr Drew break down the top t0 10 artists with unexpected side hustles - just because. There’s also time to run through a slew of newly released albums - including Bruno Mars The Romantic. New episode each week.... 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 05:32 Theatrical Experience:...
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Episode 61: A post-Valentine's special; the most annoying love songs of all time; addressing the Bad Bunny hate
Mr Drew and Miss Lou come through with a post Valentine's special and reel off, among other things: the best songs to get busy to; the greatest heartbreak anthems and the most annoying love songs of all time. Plus, what's with all the damn Bad Bunny hate?
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Episode 60: Grammy Awards show highlights; Celebrating Sly Dunbar; Ray-J drops bombshell
This week, Mr Drew and Miss Lou dive into highlights from the 68th Grammy Awards - an incredible cocktail of drama, bloopers, political statements and show-stopping performances. There's also a nostalgic look back at a small sample of hits from Sly Dunbar's monumental career as the reggae legend...
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Episode 59: Brooklyn Pelz Beckham bombshells; Victoria Beckham dutty-wining; MOBO nominees and BRIT business
Brooklyn Beckham has been doing the most on social media this week. Accusations of his mum Victoria Beckham humiliating him on wedding day and his parents putting him second to brand Beckham have shocked the internet. Mr Drew and Miss Lou are here to break it down...plus there’s also time to run...
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Episode 58: The greatest Golden Globe winners in urban music history; Teddy Riley hypes up R. Kelly; Bruno Mars tour news
Miss Lou and Mr Drew are done with wishing people a Happy New Year.... Following Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globes success they countdown the greatest Golden Globe winners of all time from the urban music scene. Before then, there’s time to query Teddy Riley’s endorsement of R. Kelly and celebrate…
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Episode 57: Predictions for the new year, including: Stormzy, Wiley, Destiny’s Child, Teyana Taylor, 50 Cent and Bad Bunny
Happy New Year to all our listeners and viewers! Miss Lou and Mr Drew are back for 2026 to talk New Year's resolutions and predictions for the year ahead, that will probably never come true… Plus they both speak on what they're both hoping comes to pass in the coming months... Subscribe on the...
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Episode 56: Christmas special - Nicki Minaj's political gaffe, Russell and Kimora still going at it, and Ebro Darden's bruised ego
Happy festive season to all our listeners and viewers! In this episode, Miss Lou and Mr Drew talk about the dangers of office Christmas parties before discussing Russell Simmon's lastest social media beef with his ex- wife. They also take a look at Nicki Minaj's car-crash interview with Charlie...
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Episode 55: Counting down Billboard's top 10 hottest R&B artists of 2025, plus what's 'the next act' for Simon Cowell?
Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into Billboard's list of the top 10 hottest R&B acts of 2025 - plus they take a look at the return of Simon Cowell to our TV screens with his latest show on Netflix.
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Episode 54: Reviewing the new Diddy documentary, a Wicked weekend and Spotify Wrapped ages revealed
Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss their music listening ages and a Wicked weekend away, before getting stuck into the damning 50 Cent produced documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
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Episode 53: Winter is coming but Summer (Walker) has arrived; Mario upsets Jacquees and Omarion; don't sleep on Burna Boy; Pras gets ready to do time
Drew and Lou dive into the latest developments in Summer Walker's world; with a huge buzz around her new album and major social media beef, could she be the music industry's most high profile side chick? There's also news of Pras going to jail, Mario upsetting his fellow R&B singers and Burna Boy...
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Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs
This week, Miss Lou and Mr Drew delve into the heated controversy surrounding Buju Banton's relief efforts in Jamaica before unpicking the unprecedented absence of rap in the Billboard Top 40, and asking what this means for the genre's future. Finally, we shine a spotlight on some of history's...
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Episode 51: Ghetts faces charges, MJ the Musical review, and our top misheard lyrics
Following the terrible hit and run incident that led to the needless death of 20-year-old Nepali student Yubin Tamang, the guys ask why certain voices in the media have been so quiet regarding Ghetts’ charges of death by dangerous driving. There’s also a review of the best and worst of MJ the...
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Episode 50: Remembering D'Angelo
Looking back and paying tribute to the music, career and legacy of a modern day soul music great. Michael Archer AKA D'Angelo passed away on October 14th, 2025. 00:00 Remembering D'Angelo: A Tribute to a Legend 02:38 D'Angelo's Impact on Soul Music 04:46 The Evolution of D'Angelo's Music and…
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Episode 49: MTV is dead? Annoying R&B voices, Timbaland's AI takeover, Westwood charged and Saweetie's "client"
Who has the most annoying voice in R&B? Drew and Lou share their picks and get into a heated debate. They also discuss Timbaland's plans for an AI takeover, the end of MTV, Tim Westwood facing a raft of charges and Saweetie turning Jadon Sancho into a "client". Podcast intro and outro music…
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Episode 48: We Are The Drama - Cardi B's dropping everything and everyone...plus confirmation of Diddy's conviction
Drew and Lou return to reflect on the news of Diddy being convicted plus, as Cardi B balances dropping a new album, tour, baby, court case and multiple diss tracks, they ask whether there’s a more important/entertaining hip-hop artist in the world right now. And what’s been the song of the summer...
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Episode 47: Counting down the top 10 female R&B groups of the 90s - as chosen by AI!
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou deliver the long overdue countdown of the top 10 greatest 90s R&B groups. This time, rather than putting the list together themselves, they've left the job to AI...and the results are mixed to say the least! There’s also time to reflect on the legacies of some...
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Episode 46: Super Kendrick and MOBO magic
Send us a text Miss Lou and Mr Drew take time to reflect on Kendrick Lamar's sensational Super Bowl performance, plus they discuss how despite taking an almighty L in his rap beef with K Dot, Drake has managed to break more records and hit the top of the charts once again with his new project....
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Episode 45: Counting down the top 10 male R&B groups of the 90s
Send us a text This week, Miss Lou represents for the ladies, counting down her top 10 greatest 90s male R&B groups - taking into account among other things, success, influence “foineness”. Support the show Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter:...
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Episode 44: White People Songs That Black People Love
Send us a text In this episode, Miss Lou and Mr Drew shamelessly take a fantastic theme idea from another podcast (shout out the Bald Brothers) and give it a MTOE spin. We're talking ”White people songs that black people love”! It’s a debate that takes them down a spiralling rabbit hole and…
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Episode 43: Assessing the 50 Worst Rappers In History
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou give their take on the 50 worst rappers' list, recently published on Worldstar Hip-Hop, and ask among other things...how on earth is Ludacris on that list? There’s also time to look at Ne-Yo’s polygamous life following his trip to Brazil with his THREE...
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Episode 42: Why Diddy do it?
Send us a text As the charges ramp up against Diddy and the walls close in, Miss Lou and Mr Drew take a look at how things got to this point with the “Diddler” and where he goes from here. They also pay respects to some big names who have recently passed on…and there’s time to get stuck into the...
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Episode 41: They Not Like Us…looking back at the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou give their take on the great lyrical beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake - a no-holds-barred clash that escalated rapidly and gripped the attention of the international music world. There's a discussion about what triggered things and what's been said, as…
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Episode 40: From Paris with love...and can someone check on Will Smith, Brian McKnight and Tyrese?
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou look back on a magical weekend in Paris for Usher’s recent residency. After a bit of je ne sais quoi, it’s back to business for the pair as they prepare once more to get stuck into the big issues of the day in the urban music world! Among the topics on the…
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Episode 39: We're still under the influence...
Send us a text Miss Lou & Mr Drew are back off tour from Munich with their verdict on Chris Brown’s Under The Influence show. With the passing of Bobby Caldwell, they also reveal the artists they had no idea were white and they assess the current media bashing being suffered by Chloe Bailey....
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Episode 38: Yeezy Does It (Again)
Send us a text Kanye West is a man with serious issues, so why do people keep giving him a platform? Mr Drew and Miss Lou are here to talk about it. Plus, is it finally time for Lauryn Hill to retire? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears…
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Episode 37: R. Kelly convicted, Omarion's watermelon and Usher's tiny success
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the official guilty verdict for disgraced R&B legend R. Kelly and what it means for the music. Plus there's a look back at the B.E.T. awards and Usher's tiny desk concert. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter:...
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Episode 36: Grammys, Trey Songz, Easter eggs and Top Boy
Send us a text Mr Drew and Miss Lou take a belated look back at the Grammys as Silk Sonic clean up at the biggest music ceremony of the year, plus they welcome back Top Boy. Finally, they ask the question is Trey Songz close to being cancelled? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis…
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Will Smith, Chris Rock and that Oscars Slap
Send us a text Will Smith succeeded in turning the 2022 Oscars into an instant meme by slapping the holy spirit out of Chris Rock. It was a move so monumental that it bought Miss Lou and Mr Drew out of temporary podcast-retirement to discuss it on the very same day! Podcast intro music credit:...
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Mr Drew and Miss Lou present your regular dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world.
Contact us: [email protected]
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