The Thinking Out Loud Show

K.O - The Garden Out Nowhttps://linktr.ee/koladeokusanya_K.OThe Lost and the DamnedBook of secrets, as I feel so inclinedRemark me as a liar, margins in every lineStrike me off the record if I fail to speak my mind"Signed a patron of the desert left with no mountains to climb"Right, I chose to wander till the heat would take its tollI chose to ponder why the sands had covered all the roadsI chose to be the lesser known, at first I thought it boldYet in the dark, warning souls, the desserts mighty cold, listenBut i see sparks, whetting stones, Cut me sharper than the marriage of the blood to the boneOn the eve of the morn ‘fore I finally make it homeWill I make a move or a tone (atone), will I make it alone x2On the eve of the morn ‘fore I finally make it homeWill I make a move or a tone (atone)Will I make it alone?See, I peeked back in the dark room and flickered a matchCause I peaked back in the dark room and flinched in the matchA pinch of salt turned into a dashA dash assualt as I make my way backKiss the asphalt, tighten my strapBreaching the nine levels virgil leading the pathSailing passed (past) the inferno, dante handles the mast (mass)Heard she was wily like the devil laying a trapPatrolling the crossroads, laying a map (slaying a map)Cause road running make you lay on your backAn outline on the tarmac, darker than blackWaiting with a contract "sky high till you nap?"The fine line's plain (plane) tracks make you fly till you slackKeep eyes wide, her shake is a sign of attackShe quivers cause arrows are better shot from the backAnd I crash, near Lake Erie after the warLiberties bell cracked on its final scoreThe envious torch bearer, her struggle for moreseven blessings he gifted I gave to a whoreBut she was like a fantasy, vivid in dreamsLivid as I seem, I'd take love from every beingAnd being that I'm human, I want everything x2The lustful sins of man is the lord of the ringsMarried in fire, to desire, and whatever it bringsTrapped in the wilderness, looking for eveBut with my ribs gone, man its harder to breatheAnd they tell me live strong, bands is all that you need Surrounded by green, just ignore the blood on the leavesMaking love outta greed, you cant afford to slow downThe Garden of Eden's filled with hoes planting seeds, whatever the season Nigga!

THE ICEMAN REVIEWFilmed: May 18, 2026

K.O and Bayo explore the complexities of AI; Art IP and Artistic Integrity; this moment in history; K.O's new single "The Garden" from the album "The Lost and the Damned"; and the upcoming Drake album, ICEMAN. Filmed: May 4, 2026

From the streets of New Jersey to the world stage, O Solo's journey is a testament to creativity, resilience, and divine purpose. 🌟 #BattleRap #HipHop #TheMostElectrified #yafathersuncle #NewJersey #jersey__________________Today we’re sitting with a true architect of battle rap. A pioneer from an era when you had to think faster than the beat and sharper than your opponent.O Solo (born as Omar Hurt) is an American battle rapper from Irvington, New Jersey (part of the greater Newark area) known in the battle scene for his lively performances and distinctive style. He’s earned strong respect in rap battles and underground hip hop communities for his animated delivery, sharp freestyle instincts, humor, and commanding stage presence. He built his reputation largely through battle platforms and online battle archives, where his performances accumulate wide viewership and enthusiastic fan discussion. On social media he is active, using platforms to share his work and connect with fans — and he’s also involved in community efforts like leading A SafeHouse For Kids Foundation. Support: https://themostelectrified.com/

Out now on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/thinkingoutloudshow Filmed on January 17, 2026

Filmed on April 25, 2024: 4:10 - Cookin’ Soul Christmas album5:30 - Chance the Rapper career updates8:40 - Marriage in hip hop & music12:35 - reaction to J. Cole deleting 7-Minute Drill (Kendrick diss) from Might Delete Later16:03 - braggadocio in hip hop + lessons from J. Cole’s legendary feature run & Big 3 debate21:00 - comparisons to Jay-Z vs Nas beef23:30 - J. Cole’s internal conflict after dissing Kendrick Lamar25:31 - why Kendrick Lamar is a brilliant artist27:50 - Kendrick’s strategy versus Drake & J. Cole explained30:30 - analyzing Drake’s first two diss tracks against Kendrick Lamar: "Push Ups" + "Taylor Made Freestyle"34:19 - Rick Ross' response, Metro Boomin’ memes, + Ye vs Drake continues36:20 - analysis of Ye’s recent output post-Donda era: Vultures 1, Billboard #1 song Carnival, + Like That Remix38:36 - Kanye West turns his back on Christianity in his art & music. Is Ye being a hypocrite, or his authentic self?44:23- Chris Brown vs Quavo (The Migos)47:32 - RIP Takeoff49:52 - How the Great Beef Era will change Hip Hop &  music forever50:45 - Travis Scott switched sides on Drake to support Future & Metro Boomin’55:05 - Are Lil Baby & Lil Durk team Drake or team Kendrick?57:11 - the squad reviews the new YZY Pods58:21 - the artistry of fashion vs music? Which one is more subjective?1:04:03 - would Michael Jackson's music still resonate in any era?1:11:22 - Nav & Don Toliver’s progression as artists1:13:12 - the state of female rap beef1:14:20 - did Pusha T’s win versus Drake kick off the great beef era?1:15:40 - how Kendrick Lamar will win his rap battle against Drake1:16:41 - the entertainment industry is like high school1:17:48 - reaction to Billie Eilish’s interview with Rolling Stone for her new album1:19:03 - content moderation on public platforms1:20:11 - part 2 begins: thinking out loud about the sins of the entertainment industry + exposing corrupt elites1:23:37 - the illegal world of trafficking exposed1:24:40 - stories about the abuse of minors in organized religions1:37:34 - the dangerous mind of an abusive person in power1:28:06 - Dan Schneider, Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Nickelodeon’s downfall, & the “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” doc.1:32:42 - the strange dynamic between child actors, parents/guardians, & entertainment studios1:35:58 - the abusive mindset of predators in our institutions1:37:44 - what "The Boys" and Homelander can teach us about predators 1:41:16 - why it’s important to surround yourself with good people1:42:26 - what The Sopranos teaches us about therapy for powerful people1:47:45 - what the Bible teaches us about success, riches, & corruption  1:51:23 - what’s really at stake in the Kendrick vs Drake battle1:53:07 - what to expect on the creative pursuit towards greatness1:53:30 - Diddy vs Mr. Rogers - how will your legacy be remembered?1:56:10 - Jordan Peterson, the death of God & Jesus Christ, + why we should practice forgiveness in today’s culture1:59:51 - short term memory in music fans: Gunna’s redemption & Young Thug’s trial2:01:14 - J. Cole’s mistakes will eventually be forgiven2:01:40 - how Drake’s reputation as “The Petty King” is harming him2:03:42 - the differences between Kendrick Lamar and Drake2:08:11 - does Drake jump on trends w/o properly crediting? + reference tracks with Lil Yachty & others2:10:48 - is Drake bigger than hip hop? Does he really compare to MJ?2:12:37 - how to bulletproof your music career2:16:10 - Drake's miscalculations in his early diss tracks aimed at Kendrick2:20:00 - what artists can learn from Andre 30002:20:59 - appreciating “Scaring the Hoes” album by Danny Brown & JPEGMAFIA2:21:24 - Kendrick’s classics compared to Drake’s catalog2:22:41 - good kid m.A.A.d. city compared to Illmatic's longevity2:23:40 - how many classics does Drake & J.Cole have?2:26:07 - why a timeless catalog will always outlast the heat of the moment2:28:20 - Should Drake take a break?