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UNHEARD
by U N H E A R D
The Best Music Podcast You Haven't Heard Yet.UNHEARD.
Episodes
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Episode 193 | "Palantir x Spotify"
Jam-packed episode this week, but first things first, reviews. Gunna 'The Last Wun' (0:38) was so meh it sparked conspiracy theories, and Chance the Rapper - 'STAR LINE' (10:26) gets D Rose comeback comparisons. Taj says everyone should stop listening to their respective music and turn on the new...
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Episode 192 | "SEX & VIOLENCE"
Chance doesn't want to dance to or relisten to the new Tyler, the Creator (1:52). How long can NBA Youngboy get away with jamming 30 songs into a project (12:55)? A brief Drake-LeBron bromance breakup breakdown (22:31). Then, Vance and Taj dive into the underground to talk two gems: Jim Legxacy's...
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Episode 191 | "SWAG"
No time to listen to all of this week's new music? Don't worry, we did it for you. Each host starts by listing their favorite project of the week (1:56) — then comes the reviews: Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out (3:46), Justin Bieber 'SWAG' (16:27), JACKBOYS - JACKBOYS 2 (33:59), & GIVEON - BELOVED...
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Episode 190 | "E.P. & L.P."
It's been a decade of streaming on Apple Music, so the trio kicks off this episode with a challenge: build the best 10-song playlist using only songs from the streamer's top-500 playlist (6:16). After the challenge comes the reviews. Does Drake have more life after "What Did I Miss?" (32:04)? Are...
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Episode 189 | "2025 Mid-Year Top Projects & Moments"
What are the top-10 projects of the year so far? The trio share their lists (4:17). After an eventful 2024, the pod checks the storyline pulse on 2025 thus far, ringing off their top moments of the year (34:54). Plus much more! This week's UNHEARDs in order played: Vance | TeeboFG - "Jerk" Taj |...
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Episode 188 | "(Music) Streamer University"
Who would be the dean of a music Streamer University ? Who would be the professors, and what would they teach? What about the students? And then there's the question of campus location (6:15)? New albums from Rob49 (26:49) and BabyDrill spark passionate reviews from Chance and Vance (39:13). Plus...
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Episode 187 | "End Wokeness? I Like Wokeness"
Is Doechii's feature on The Weeknd & Playboi Carti's "Timeless" remix a sign of her advancing too fast for her own good or is it just another excuse for the internet to hate — Vance and Taj disagree (2:03). Then a controversial tweet from Anycia leads to a manager deep dive (12:49). Chance caps…
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Episode 186 | "Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels"
One year later, UNHEARD breaks down how Drake vs. Kendrick revived Hip-Hop, advanced media literacy and swept a lot of topics under the rug (1:04). Mariah the Scientist is having a moment in R&B — Summer Walker is also in the midst of a major album roll out, but one is in no way going to impact…
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Episode 185 | "Soft Girl Era"
Come in and enjoy the pod's breakdown of music's role in the biggest film of the year — Ryan Coogler's Sinners (3:28). After a heavy R&B weekend, R&B gatekeeper Chance leads the way on reviews on the latest from Coco Jones (21:32), Destin Conrad (30:31), Roy Woods (44:20), and Vance runs point…
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Episode 184 | "Recession Indicators"
Vance leads the way on reviewing Ken Carson's 'More Chaos' (0:55), which snowballs into a larger conversation of Opium the label (7:20) and Playboi Carti's rank next to Travis Scott four projects in (11:08). Chance sticks up for the little guy in his stand against Coachella (21:51). And a new...
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Episode 183 | "Culture!"
This week's episode starts with reviews of the latest projects from YT (1:36), Nemzzz (4:20), Q (5:33), and Men I Trust (8:01). Chance questions if a $250M settlement with UMG is a win for Drake (14:10). Club Chay Chay divides the pod, as Taj wonders why the Migos don't get brought up as much as...
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Episode 182 | "March Madness" ft. Jenso 'JP' Plymouth
In honor of March Madness, this week's episode starts with a Sweet 16 of the most talented artists to face industry plant allegations in recent memory (2:35). Arguably the most critically acclaimed rap album ever, Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly, joins the Club Chay Chay couch this week for…
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Episode 181 | "I AM PODCAST"
After four and a half years, Playboi Carti's latest album is finally here, leaving the pod divided on its quality (1:16). Then, one of the biggest moments of the year takes place, as this year's label draft takes over the second half of the episode (34:06). This week's UNHEARDs in order played…
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Summer Walker - Over It | Club Chay Chay
Random Summer Walker appreciation post. In this special standalone edition of Club Chay Chay, the trio dissects Summer's 2019 classic debut, Over It. From the 134K units first week to the canceled shows to the SZA comparisons, every angle of the breakthrough project is dove into. Like what you...
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Episode 180 | "5-Year Anniversary"
Thank you if you listened to, shared, or supported any episode over the past five years (1:28). In honor of the pod's anniversary, the trio draft their top projects of the last five years (10:48). Taj then runs through his 30 artists under 30 list, as a look towards the future (40:07). This…
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Episdoe 179 | "Bronny James Features"
This week's episode kicks off with Taj and Chance disagreeing on the route Kendrick Lamar took for his Super Bowl message (1:34). The highly-anticipated Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR collab album is finally here ... and it's labeled a$$ (5:03). Streaming wars correspondent Vance then takes the podcast…
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Episode 178 | "Frank Ocean Memecoin"
This week's episode kicks off with a review of The Weeknd's latest, and perhaps final, project, Hurry Up Tomorrow (1:47). The trio then kicks off Black History Month by taking a deep look into Tommy Richman's return to Hip Hop (24:33). Chance closes out the pod by begrudgingly welcoming Frank...
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Episode 177 | "The Drake Era 2009-2024"
Trigger Warning: If the title and the episode art didn't give it away, this is a Drake episode. After 15+ years as rap's golden child, Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG spells the end of his run as we've come to know him (and we're tired of talking about him), so here's one episode to always...
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Episode 176 | "2025 Music Ins & Outs" ft. Hamp's Day Off
What better way to kick off the new year than new Lil Baby ... right? 'WHAM' review (1:12). Between "Tweaker," "Pink Dreads," & "Aye Rage," 2025 is looking like the year of the streamer in music (12:06) — the trio dive into music's newest scene and do a music edition of what's out & what's in for...
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Episode 175 | "2024 Heardys"
The year-end awards of all year awards are here. For the last episode of 2024, UNHEARD celebrates the best music had to offer throughout the year with the second annual Heardys. Album of the Year: (00:01:29 - 00:09:54) Rap Album of the Year: (00:09:54 - 00:16:29) Alternative Album of the Year:...
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Episode 174 | "Smino Tagovailoa"
Spotify Wrapped kinda flopped this year, right? And who's getting paid from all the white and brown noise streams (0:56)? Music from the past week — Smino's 'Maybe in Nirvana' and Nettspend's 'BAD ASS F*CKING KID' — were not pod favorites, as words like "merchant," "ass," and "Apt 200" got thrown...
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Episode 173 | "Oh My Goodness, Valentine!"
Due to legal reasons discussed (0:27), this episode may not exist for very long. We also reviewed and played a very popular album (12:22) — again, this episode may not exist for very long. Play it safe and become heard - follow us on Instagram (@unheardpodcast), Twitter (@unhrdpodcast), and…
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Episode 172 | "2024 Heardy Nominees"
After months of combing through "for your consideration" posts, the music award show that the world has been waiting for is on the horizon. The 2024 Heardy nominees are here — categories range from Album of the Year to Rap MVP to Rookie of the Year (1:59). Following a rigorous selection process,...
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Episode 171 | "Jack, Peter, Johnny, Joseph"
After 2.5 years, Young Thug is free (relatively, 15 years probation) — UNHEARD calls an emergency shareholder meeting to talk next steps, Thug and Gunna's relationship, and hopes for what his next project will sound like (0:50). Reviews of two projects on the opposite end of the spectrum: Tyler,...
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Episode 170 | "Hellstar Zuck"
The Great White War ™️ between Yeat and Ian ended up not being very great or much of a war at all (0:36). 'Chromakopia' is on the horizon and so is Club Chay Chay, highlighting Tyler, the Creator's 2017 album 'Flower Boy' and dissecting his discography before and after (14:07). Tyler's upcoming...
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Episode 169 | "Become Heard"
Chance kicks the episode off by diving into GloRilla's debut(?) album, leaving Vance to question whether the bar has been set for the next wave of mainstream women rappers (2:30). A downtrodden Taj capes for J. Cole after the release of "Port Antonio" (16:05). After seeing Tommy Richman's...
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Episode 168 | "Andre TikToks"
No podcast covers music like UNHEARD. This week's episode is a prime example, as the trio dives deep into the latest from Tommy Richman (3:18), Leon Thomas (14:43), Future (34:29) and Lil Tecca (40:20). Vance questions what it takes for a true R&B artist to reach star status in 2024 (28:36).…
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Episode 167 | "Ode to the Industry"
What does watching the party die mean to you? What does it mean for rap? And what does it mean for the twilight years of Kendrick Lamar's career (0:53)? Super Bowl outrage (11:22)?! A Playboi Carti single finally hits DSPs — Vance rejoices (22:39). On the other end of emotions, The Weeknd kicked...
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Episode 166 | "Two-Way Diamond Sade Cosplayers"
The trio can't seem to agree on the quality of Laila's debut project, 'GAP YEAR!' (0:26), which brings on the question "what does a debut project need to turn you into a fan (11:25)? In honor of this year's 2K (sponsor us please), UNHEARD does a MyPlayer-inspired archetype draft of the best…
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Episode 165 | "Lamar Odom"
The Shameless Bundle War of 2024 between Travis Scott and Sabrina Carpenter will forever be remembered, thanks to the on-the-ground reporting from UNHEARD (1:48). New releases from Big Sean (22:15), Doechii (31:40), and Destroy Lonely (39:48) lead to a mixed bag of reviews, ranging from...
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Episode 164 | "Bossman Dlow Type Beats"
As Drake hints at a game 2 vs. Kendrick Lamar, a series of rap undercard beefs — Lil Yachty vs. Karahboo, Tyler the Creator vs Ian, Lucki vs Destroy Lonely — broke out in Hip Hop and the trio breaks them all down and casts their scorecards (3:26). The best segment in all of music podcast land...
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Episode 163 | "meet the grainges"
God forbid UNHEARD catch a vibe. Reviews galore to start off this week's episode, with the latest from MAVI (2:12), Latto (5:10), and Ravyn Lenae (22:14) all getting deep dives. In arguably the most important Industry Shit ever, Vance leads the way on breaking down what Elliot Grainge as the new...
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Episode 162 | "Morbin Time"
Pitchfork lied about 'Y2K' (1:07). Vance thinks 'Vultures 2' is better than 'Vultures 1' — Chance thinks it shouldn't exist (11:42). Taj poses a lot of musical election questions: Why are so many artists involved? Who falls on what side? What does OT7 Quanny have to say about all this (28:03)?…
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Episode 161 | "DEI Podcast"
Once Chance is done grieving the political and economic state of the world, reviews galore, featuring JT's "City Cinderella," (3:03) Childish Gambino's "Bando Stone and The New World," (11:28), and Denzel Curry's "King of the Mischievous South Vol.2" (17:24). Was Pinkpantheress right to dismiss…
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Episode 160 | "The Cosa Nostra Stamp"
Chance has traveled the world, and returns to update his DJ power rankings (0:01). Speaking of power rankings, UNHEARD was left off of Complex's second annual Hip Hop Media list — we're not mad, just disappointed (2:32). The trio then pivot to their own rankings, as they award the most polarizing...
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Episode 159 | "The Pop Out"
As the dust settles on Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth Pop Out concert, the trio look ahead at the next moves for him and Drake post-beef (1:00). After months of drops and new pickups, labels are finally locked in for the rest of 2024 (20:56). Chance explains why he thinks the Ice Spice stock is…
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Episode 158 | "Stephon Marbury"
Reviews galore as the trio ring off praise for their favorite projects of the last two weeks (1:42). In the midst of the reviews, Taj explains why he felt lied to by Don Toliver's marketing (2:32), Chance compares Tems to a certain "retired" megastar (9:50) , and Vance breaks down how Lucki…
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Episode 157 | "Challengers Tour"
With Summer around the corner, UNHEARD gets you set with the Summer music essentials and upcoming music worth considering for the mix (1:18). After Sexyy Red and Drake's "U My Everything" doesn't take off as expected, the trio question if the Drake stimulus is dead post-Kendrick beef (15:00)…
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Episode 156 | "Grippy (Taylor's Version)"
The Apple Music Top-100 list is bad (0:50). The new Sexyy Red, 'In Sexy We Trust', is good (24:20). The new Vince Staples 'Dark Times' is good (33:53). The new J Cole feature is ... it's ... it's ...(37:50). And the jury remains out on the latest from Don Toliver, but Chance explains why his...
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Episode 155 | "Ian Think Pieces"
The word of this episode is "unethical," and what better subject to kick things off than a review of Ian's debut project "Valedictorian" (2:12)? Ethics come into question again when Vance breaks down how Spotify is skipping out on paying artists over $150 million in royalties (28:26). While...
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Episode 154 | "Gunna Type Beats"
Young Thug's RICO case is the longest trial in Georgia state history — this week's episode starts by breaking down the past two years of the case and its impact (1:23). From Young Thug to one of his former proteges, the podcast pivots to Gunna's latest project 'One of Wun' (15:41). After years of...
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Episode 153 | "Sincerely, Aubrey"
Retired Aubrey angel, Chance relives the rough past week from the perspective of an OVO fan (0:38). Vance gears the conversation toward the future, posing the question of whether Drake should pull a Michael Jordan and hang it up for a year or two (23:48). New music reviews on Tommy Richman's...
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Episode 151 | "Where's Kendrick?"
[AI Generated Episode Description] On the latest explosive UNHEARD episode, the cohosts are fiercely divided over Drake's latest gambit: employing AI in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and the rap world. Is it cutting-edge or just cringeworthy (0:37)? Up next, they dive deep into Future &...
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Episode 150 | "Chin Out"
We're sorry. Sorry for pushing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' review to so late in the episode (1:02:34). Sorry for not thinking too highly of the latest from Bryson Tiller (50:50) and Concrete Boys (56:05). Sorry for using the term "Q1" when looking back on the first three months of music in 2024...
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Episode 149 | "Like He Pac"
The trio wastes no time discussing the Future + Metro Boomin + Kendrick Lamar + Drake-sized elephant in the room (0:50). From beef to reviews, the latest from Future & Metro Boomin (17:42), Tyla (21:21), and SiR (42:32) share the spotlight throughout the episode. Did Karrahboo fumble her momentum...
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Episode 148 | "Savannah James Cosign"
Episode 148 starts with rave reviews on the latest from Sexyy Red, Tierra Whack, Lazer Dim 700 and PartyNextDoor (2:56). Those rave reviews beget the question: is there reason to be suspicious towards all of the much good music being released at a time when so many music industry professionals…
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Episode 147 | "Rap's Life Rafts"
A State of Rap Address kicks off this week's episode, with the trio highlighting three subsets they see propping up the genre: Sexy Drill, Odecore, Independent lyricists (1:11). Reviews on the latest from Faye Webster (27:28), Ariana Grande (37:03), Schoolboy Q (48:23), and BashfortheWorld…
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Episode 146 | "The 2024 UNHEARD Label Draft"
The third annual label draft is here, filled with trades, reaches, steals, and predictions of which artists will make 2024. Music in order played is Draft Day "ON THE RISE," skaiwater "run," Headie One "Socials," YTB Fatt "Secrets."
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Episode 145 | "4batz Case Study"
4batz is one of the most talked about artists of 2024, but what does that really mean (1:43)? The Omah Lay situation (21:03). Can an album be a 10/10 with no skips (28:14)? Club Chay Chay goes diamond, as Chance leads the way on revisiting Drake's 2011 album 'Take Care'(36:49). Industry Shit…
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Episode 144 | "Yeat, Ye & YSL"
Vance kicks off the return pod by disavowing the industry in favor of his ears while critiquing the latest from Yeat, '2093' (2:00). The trio comes to a consensus on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' (14:25). Wait, what's going on with the YSL case (26:13)? The episode wraps with the...
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