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  • From the archives | Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II | Rare 2012 Interview

    September 26, 2026 · 20 min

    Lupe Fiasco interview from 2012 on Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. A rare archive sit-down with the Chicago rapper, pulled from The Record Report vault. Before The Record Report had a name, there was this. It was one…

  • Styles P's Gangsta and a Gentleman: Street Rap's Case for Vulnerability

    September 5, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

    Styles P's Gangsta and a Gentleman gets the full Record Report treatment this week. Vance and Ahki dig into how the album balances hardened street narratives with unexpected moments of openness, tracing what Styles P was working through…

  • B-Sides: Hip Hop Storylines We Wish Someone Would Write w/ Dave & Mack

    August 21, 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

    In this episode of the Record Report Podcast, hosts Vance and Ahki welcome back their longtime friends of the show, Mack and Dave, to discuss various stories in music that have not received significant attention. The conversation explores…

  • YG's Still Brazy: Why It Still Resonates 10 Years Later

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

    YG's Still Brazy turns 10 this year, and this episode of The Record Report breaks down why the album's mix of political rap and West Coast storytelling still holds up a decade later. Ahmad and Vance revisit YG's 2016 album track by track…

  • B:Sides | 2026 Favorites ....So far

    July 20, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

    In this episode, Vance and Ahki explore the evolving landscape of hip hop, media influence, and the impact of technology like AI on music distribution and artist development. They discuss the significance of physical media, the rise of new…

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  • Revisiting Above the Rim Soundtrack

    July 7, 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

    Above the Rim Soundtrack: A Cultural Deep Dive is a podcast that explores one of hip hop's most iconic soundtracks and the lasting impact it has had on music, film, and culture. Each episode takes listeners behind the music, examining the…

  • Jay-Z's Masterpiece

    June 23, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min

    In this episode, we delve into Jay-Z's debut album 'Reasonable Doubt,' exploring its cultural impact, lyrical mastery, and the personal stories behind its tracks. We discuss how this classic album shaped hip-hop and what makes it a…

  • Is Drake better than ever?

    May 25, 2026 · 2 hr 56 min

    In the world of music, few artists generate as much discussion and debate as Drake. His latest album, "Iceman," has sparked conversations that reach far beyond just the tracks themselves. In this post, we break down the major insights from…

  • B-Sides: "He's Not Reading the Room": Kanye, Jay-Z, and the Price of Influence

    April 29, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    What does it mean when the artists who shaped culture can no longer read it? Vance and Ahmad dig into Kanye West's unraveling public persona — separating the mental health conversation from the accountability one — and weigh Jay-Z's…

  • ANTI: The Album That Redefined Rihanna's Legacy

    March 4, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    In this episode, we dive deep into ANTI by Rihanna, breaking down our top 3 tracks and revisiting why this album remains one of the most important pop and R&B releases of the 2010s. We explore Rihanna’s legacy as a Black pop superstar in…

  • Record Report B-Sides | Grammy Relevance + Fall-Off First Listen Thoughts

    February 22, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    We're back with a packed episode — and we're not holding back. Ahmad kicks things off with a prank story involving his son that you did NOT see coming. From there, Vance and Ahmad dive deep into everything that had the culture talking: the…

  • Bob Marley and The Wailers 'Burning' Album: Why This Revolutionary Music Still Matters Today

    February 3, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    In this special episode of The Record Report, recorded this December, Ahmad and Vance celebrate Bob Marley's birthday week by exploring the revolutionary impact of Bob Marley and The Wailers' iconic album 'Burning'. The hosts examine how…

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About the show

Remember that feeling when you heard you favorite song for first time? What about when your favorite artist released something and you couldn't wait to talk with your friends about whether or not it was better than the last? That's The Record Report. Each episode is a time capsule into a moment of music. We pick an album, re-review it and discuss how it stood the test of time.