Rap Philosophy

At last, the closing days of winter are here, and in the season 5 finale we get a taste of some R&B and Soul in a preview of what's to come. The past few months have been a journey from establishing new goals and a desire to change, identifying flaws and replacing old habits, and building a foundation strong enough to fly from. As we close out this season with Leon Bridges amongst others, Spring awaits, and the only thing left now is to take the leap.

At some point, we all have to decide whether we will commit to the change we say we want. Well, it’s finally that time. This week's episode is the “turning point”, as we dive into the North Carolina’s J. Cole. One of the most influential and acclaimed rappers of his generation, we look at the moment that his dreams and desires turned to reality, in his mixtape Friday Night Lights. Game time.

Find the video version of this podcast on Spotify! This weeks episode dives into the rising star that is Redveil, a 19-year-old Maryland artist. His latest album, Learn2Swim reflects on a journey from pain to fame as we dive deeper in to his story. I look at several songs from the album, and discuss how we can build a better tomorrow through ideas such as patience, community, and self-discipline. Instagram: @Rap_Philosophies https://www.instagram.com/rap_philosophies/reels/

A promising artist apart of the Dreamville record label, JID is the focus this week, as we look at his latest album, the Forever Story. This episode takes a glimpse at some deep songs from the album, and reinforces the idea of change, and why everyone is due at some point or another. Find the video version of this podcast on Spotify, and coming soon to Youtube.

There’s a lot of blessings we come across in our lifetime and fail to notice. In this weeks episode, we look at lyrics from Chicago's Chance the Rapper, as well as Manhattan's Marlon Craft to show the importance of gratitude during this thanksgiving week. Watch the video on Spotify!

With the new season comes new rap philosophy. With Fall’s arrival, change has become inevitable. In this episode I dive into independent artists, L.A rapper Price & Brooklyn's Kota the Friend in a look at how flaws are the first step in getting 'everything'. Watch the video version on Spotify, and coming soon to Youtube.

In the season 2 finale, songs from Mac Miller and Frank Ocean tell a story of how to overcome distractions, re-evaluate, and pave a path to new beginnings. It's never too late for a second chance, but the decision to start is up to you.

On this Fourth of July Special, we look at a unique perspective on life, through the sounds of Tyler, The Creator, along with up-and-coming artists, Caleborate & Erick the Architect.

If you've ever wanted to achieve a goal or dream, the power of manifesting shows us how! This week's episode features songs from Russ and Vic Mensa to show the power of speaking dreams into existence!

Boredom is an issue we all run into from time to time. In this week's episode, we find ways to deal with boredom, along with how to move forward with songs from Tyler, the Creator, and Drake's new single, What's Next.

BHM Special: Black Storytellers and Black Excellence with Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, Kota the Friend

In this week's episode, a brand new artist by the name of T Star underlines the importance of keeping the peace for yourself, and not letting anyone influence your peace of mind.

Happy Valentine's Day! Songs from Daniel Caesar, and Kota the Friend help to break down the importance of self-love and why its essential to love yourself.