Beats & Ballers

In Episode 5 of Beats & Ballers, we shine a light on Houston-raised lyricist AJ McQueen in our New Artist Spotlight. His raw storytelling and poetic delivery make him one of the most inspiring new voices in Hip Hop. Then we dive into The Auditorium Volume 1, the latest collaboration between Common and Pete Rock, a project that blends soulful beats with grown-man bars. On the sports side, we look back at The Masters, including a few bets that hit and a few that hurt. We also break down our NBA and NHL playoff predictions and wrap up with a look at how athletes and artists like Michael Jordan and Jay-Z are changing the game in business.

In Episode 4 of Beats & Ballers, we are gonna spotlight Houston’s own Norman Sann. With a lyrical flow that’ll have the old heads reminiscing and the young bucks vibing, Sann is making waves with his bold, fresh style. We’re also diving into Skyzoo’s latest album, Keep Me Company. This one’s a banger, trust me. In the sports world, we’re talking Final 4, throwing out some baseball picks, and getting ready for The Masters. Plus, we explore the crossover between Hip Hop and athleticism with some rappers who got game. You won’t wanna miss this one.

In Episode 3 of Beats & Ballers, The Marriage of Hip Hop and Sports we look at the Philadelphia-born rapper O’hene Savant in our new artist spotlight. We also delve into the fourth album from the West Coast duo Blu & Exile titled Love (the) Ominous World. In sports, it’s March Madness, and that means Carolina and Duke. You’re in the right place as we have some great picks for you. Finally, we explore different athletes who also tried their hand as rappers. 

In Episode 2 of Beats & Ballers we focused on the Ladies as this was our Grammy show, and the ladies definitely represented. We got things started as we spotlighted the up-and-coming Hip Hop artist Doechii as she made a name for herself winning a Grammy for her album Alligator Bites Never Heal in which the “Swamp Princess” displayed why she is deserving of the prestigious award. The ladies were not done as we analyzed the North Carolina underground legend Rapsody, and her album Please Don’t Cry. After hearing snippets of tracks like the Grammy-winning 3 AM, you will want to put this album in rotation. We also look to make up for the Super Bowl as we focus on basketball and get ready for baseball. We also examine the relationship with some of Hip Hop’s biggest names and the stars of the WNBA.

In Episode 1 of Beats & Ballers, we look at the connection between Hip Hop and sports. We start with a spotlight on lyrical powerhouse Nick Grant and his journey from South Carolina to the industry’s respect and his latest album, Sunday Dinner. We also analyze Muddy Waters Too, Redman’s long-awaited sequel, analyzing its high-energy delivery, nostalgic appeal, and extensive runtime. Then, we shift to sports betting insights, covering Super Bowl 59 odds, Kansas City’s trends, and a shocking NBA trade that sent Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis to new teams. Finally, we take a trip back to the Fab 5 era, exploring how Michigan’s legendary squad revolutionized basketball with their Hip Hop swagger.