Album Mode
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Welcome to Album Mode where journalist, Demar Grant and The Cool Table host, Adriel Smiley breakdown and review the latest albums. Each episode features a new album where both hosts dive in-depth about the project and the artist’s path to its release.
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CLXXII. J. Cole | Might Delete Later
April 12, 2024 00:08 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss J. Cole's surprise mixtape 'Might Delete Later', his Kendrick Lamar diss, his apology to Kendrick Lamar and how he's destroyed the bravado in his music. Démar’s rating: 6 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 9 / 10 The Love List: H.Y.B., Stealth Mode, Stickz N Stonez, Pricey TIMECODES: 2:25 Surprise drop 3:54 Demar was in bed 5:40 Pre-apology J. Cole 10:07 The music sounds different and hollow 11:40 People not living their rhymes 12:25 Connecting his first song with ...
Who Should Replace J. Cole in the Big 3?
April 11, 2024 23:10 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBSince we've determined that J. Cole is no longer in the big three because of his apology Démar and Adriel take stock of artists that can replace him in the rap hierarchy. Also the duo do a little bit of recap on Bryson Tiller's latest album 'Bryson Tiller' and Doja Cat's deluxe ‘Scarlet 2: Claude’ TIMECODES: 1:12 Bryson Tiller ‘The Man Who Made Trapsoul’ 8:20 Doja Cat 15:05 Deciding the future of Hip-Hop 16:19 Yeat 18:00 Playboi Carti 21:27 Tyler The Creator 24:37 Doja Cat 26:33 Travis Scott...
Best Albums of 2024 So Far and Lizzo Isn't Quitting Music
April 04, 2024 23:32 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MBWe're a quarter through the calendar, so it's time for Démar and Adriel to go over their favourite albums so far this year. Also Lizzo quit music and then unquit music. Grand opening, grand closing. TIMECODES: 00:39 Lizzo’s ‘Retirement’ 04:48 Yeat | 2093 05:54 The Last Dinner Party | Prelude to Ecstasy 07:45 Flo Milli | Fine Ho, Stay 09:27 Future & Metro Boomin | WE DON’T TRUST YOU 11:00 Tyla | Tyla 15:19 Illit | Super Real Me 16:36 SiR | Heavy1 17:24 Schoolboy Q | Blue Lips 19:20 Ghetts | ...
CLXXI. Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter
April 04, 2024 00:34 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Beyoncé's eighth studio album 'Cowboy Carter', pandering to white people and her approaching Michael Jackson status. Démar’s rating: 8.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 / 10 The Love List: BODYGUARD, YA YA, RIIVERDANCE, II MOST WANTED, LEVII'S JEANS TIMECODES: 4:32 - A teenager in 2024 listening to Beyonce for the first time 5:29 - Features we haven’t heard before 5:59 - Miley feature 7:35 - Bodyguard 11:00 River dance as a single 12:40 - Is 27 songs too many...
CLXXI. Cowboy Carter | Beyoncé
April 04, 2024 00:34 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Beyoncé's eighth studio album 'Cowboy Carter', pandering to white people and her approaching Michael Jackson status. Démar’s rating: 8.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 / 10 The Love List: BODYGUARD, YA YA, RIIVERDANCE, II MOST WANTED, LEVII'S JEANS TIMECODES: 4:32 - A teenager in 2024 listening to Beyonce for the first time 5:29 - Features we haven’t heard before 5:59 - Miley feature 7:35 - Bodyguard 11:00 River dance as a single 12:40 - Is 27 songs too many...
Taking Sides in the Drake-Kendrick Lamar Beef and Homeland Security Does Diddy
March 29, 2024 00:18 - 50 minutes - 92 MBSean 'Diddy' Combs just got his houses in LA and Miami raided by Homeland Security, does that mean he's done for? Also Demar and Adriel take sides in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, ranking the so-called 'Big 3'. TIMECODES: 00:50 Diddy’s House gets Raided 6:50 Diddy is going down 12:12 Kendrick Lamar shoots at Drake 18:18 Remembering 2013 Hip-Hop Twitter 24:20 Kendrick Lamar is more critically acclaimed 32:44 GKMC is integral to Hip-Hop 37:47 Is Drake more Wilt or LeBron? 41:00 Dra...
CLXX. Future & Metro Boomin | WE DON'T TRUST YOU
March 28, 2024 02:25 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Future and Metro Boomin's collaborative album 'We Don't Trust You', Metro Boomin being a top 10 producer in hip hop history and Kendrick Lamar's instant classic diss verse on 'Like That'. Démar’s rating: 8.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7 / 10 The Love List: Like That, Type Shit, Claustrophobic, WTFYM, Cinderella TIMECODES: 3:42 Past reviews/collaborations 9:10 2 Intros? 12:07 Future is versatile 14:21 Future’s music can get repetitive 15:34 Everyday hustle ...
The U.S. Government Wants to Ban TikTok and Vybz Kartel Wins His Murder Conviction Appeal
March 21, 2024 21:09 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBThe US government wants to ban TikTok or at least have an American company own, what does that mean for music creation and discover? Demar and Adriel break it down. Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican Drake, just won his murder conviction appeal but that doesn't necessarily mean he's getting out. The duo talk about what it means if he does. P.S. Chinese national security laws require that all Chinese companies acquiesce to Beijing’s demands for intelligence. The Chinese government also has a stake and...
CLXIX. Justin Timberlake | Everything I Thought It Was
March 20, 2024 23:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album, whether we should care about his music anymore and if the rest of music has lapped him creatively. Démar’s rating: 4 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 / 10 The Love List: Technicolor, Sanctified, Flame TIMECODES: 4:50 - Similar to the 3-point shot 8:00 - Démar loves all women 9:35 - The direction of the slower singles 10:00 - JT fell to the wayside for Démar 14:50 - Fucking up the disco missing juice 15:25 - Upbeat trac...
CLXVIII. Flo Milli | Fine Ho, Stay
March 20, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Flo Millis second studio album, her playful yet gritty songs and the art of the remix. Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7 / 10 The Love List: Never Lose Me (every version), Edible, Can't Stay Mad, Life Hack, Understand TIMECODES: 2:43 - Flo Mili fans around Adriel’s orbit 6:23 - Bryson Tiller has the best verse on Never Lose Me 6:55 - 3rd version of the song, and it’s the best version of the song 7:10 - Not Losing the soul of the song 9:04 - Demar...
James Blake and Kanye West Are at War with Spotify
March 16, 2024 17:06 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBJames Blake and Kanye West are on a rampage. Blake has joined the choir of artists to denounce Spotify and lament the streaming ecosystem, saying it doesn't pay enough and that listeners have been brainwashed into thinking music is free. Kanye is thinking of putting Vulture 2 out but not on streaming. Demar and Andriel break it down and wonder if it's even possible to escape streaming today. TIMECODES: 00:50 James Blake's Twitter rant 2:52 Adriel silencing women 8:53 CD era 10:12 Right mess...
CLXVII. Ariana Grande | Eternal Sunshine
March 16, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week, Démar and Adriel discuss Ariana Grande's seventh studio album, 'Eternal Sunshine', her competency but lack of risk-taking and her influences bleeding through all of her songs. Démar’s rating: 6.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 5 / 10 The Love List: eternal sunshine, the boy is mine, don't wanna break up again TIMECODES: 3:42 Made for a group class of elderly’s 4:01 GTA music 4:38 Harry Styles comparison 6:02 Never dropping a bad song, but jumping up takes a risk 6:34 The boy is mine 10:...
Lil Rod Presents New Diddy Allegations and Meek Mill is the Butt of the Joke
March 08, 2024 23:28 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBA second person has come forward against Diddy with accusations of sexual assault, illicit behavior Demar and Adriel give their thoughts about the whole ordeal. Also, Meek Mill is somehow the butt of the joke despite Diddy's alleged acts, the duo tackle the news. TIMECODES: 1:30 Lil Rod accused Diddy of assault 3:25 Twitter jokes 3:47 Adriel reading tweets / AK 6:44 Meek Mill has been embarrassing himself on the internet for 5 years 8:01 People don’t actually care 10:10 Cosby comparison ...
CLXVI. Schoolboy Q | Blue Lips
March 06, 2024 22:05 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Schoolboy Q's sixth album, 'Blue Lips', his status as a blog era legend and his adoption of jazz into his dark, muddy sound. Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 9 / 10 The Love List: Pop, Blueslides, Cooties, oHio, Movie, Lost Times TIMECODES: 1:10 - TDE inverted 03:09 - Crash Talk 03:38 - Demar didn’t get Schoolboy Q 06:57 - Collard Greens 10:34 - Legend of the Blog era 12:03 - Demar's favourite Schoolboy Q song.. 13:00 - Groovy Tony 15:02 - No loop...
Yeat is the SGA of Hip Hop, Rappers vs NBA Players Part 2
March 02, 2024 20:30 - 40 minutes - 73.2 MBBecause Adriel shut him down in the past, Démar is doubling down on his Yeat-SGA take while also drawing some other comparisons between the hip hop world and the NBA. It's a fun one, strap in P.S. This was recorded before the additional Diddy allegations. That episode will be dropping on Wednesday TIMECODES: 0:45 All-star weekend 02:42 - SGA is higher than Yeat 05:15 - Lil Baby is D Rose 07:04 - I think that’s worse … 8:30 - Does towns have a ‘My Turn’? 13:30 - People who listen to Tyler ...
CLXV. MGMT | Loss of Life
February 29, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss MGMT's first album in 6 years, 'Loss of Life', the maturation of their listeners and it's pump fake in production. Also, is it possible for a song to be both properly written and underwritten? Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 / 10 The Love List: People In The Street, Bubblegum Dog, Nothing To Declare, Phradie's Song, I Wish I Was Joking P.S. I know it's Phradie's song not Phardie's song, I misspoke the first time I mentioned it T_T TIMECODES: ...
CLXIV. Yeat | 2093
February 22, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Yeat's fourth studio album '2093', its novel cyberpunk aesthetic and whether he's jumped ahead of Travis Scott and Playboi Carti. Démar’s rating: 9.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6 / 10 The Love List: Psycho CEO, Shade, ILUV, As We Speak, Power Trip, Stand On It P.S. I'm not backing down from my score, I'll see y'all in 2025 when you agree with me, as usual - D. Also Team CEO sounds like a Hotline Miami song. TIMECODES: 4:10 - For Yeat it found him early (sorr...
Usher Super Bowl Halftime Reactions and Predictions Plus Little Simz's New EP 'Drop 7'
February 15, 2024 23:25 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBDemar and Adriel react to the Super Bowl halftime show, reminisce on the best Super Bowl in history and who should do the next one. Taylor Swift is probably gonna be in the building for the next one so... I guess it's an easy call to make? Maybe even Drake? The duo also talk about Little Simz's latest EP 'Drop 7' and albums their looking forward to coming this year. TIMECODES: 04:23 - There is dancing then there is dancing 6:23 - Demar is on a different algorithm 09:01 - Give Adriel the R...
CLXIII. Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign | Vultures 1
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's collab album 'Vultures 1', whether its possible to divorce the art from the artist and how Kanye became deadweight on his own album. Démar’s rating: 2.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 4 / 10 The Love List: BURN, FUCK SUMN, VULTURES P.S. For new Album Mode listeners, the NBA Youngboy zone is when we no longer review an artist's music. For Youngboy in particular it's because his music has been so bad for so long, despite his popularity, ...
2024 Grammys Recap, Reaction and TikTok Breaks Up with UMG
February 08, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBDemar and Adriel recap the Grammys and breakdown why the award continues to lose relevance. Also the duo catch up on the TikTok and UMG negotiation breakdown, independent artists are up! P.S. Hard times for Drew Walls and his content with the UMG negotiations, keep him in your prayers TIMECODES: 0:58 - Grammys who cares 8:10 - Rod Wave should be considered a mainstream artist 9:58 - Understanding Drake and The Weeknd frustrations 11:16 - Never nominating anything off after hours 12:52 - T...
CLXII. The Last Dinner Party | Prelude to Ecstasy
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss The Last Dinner Party's debut studio album 'Prelude to Ecstasy', their tug of war between sexuality and religion and their industry plant allegations. Démar’s rating: 9 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 9 / 10 The Love List: Sinner, Burn Alive, Prelude To Ecstasy, The Feminine Urge, Nothing Matters TIMECODES: 2:39 - Just a band 4:03 - Industry plant allegations 7:40 - Hip-Hop DIY 11:37 - Grade 10 band nostalgia 16:46 - Rock beat switch 19:40 - Sinner 23:14 - Mirr...
Megan Thee Stallion Triggers Nicki Minaj Into Dropping The Worst Diss Track of Her Career
February 01, 2024 23:15 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBWe've got beef again! Nicki Minaj is livid over a few sneak disses from Megan Thee Stallion in her single 'Hiss'... In response she dropped 'Big Foot' and it's one of the worst diss track in hip hop history. Let's discuss. TIMECODES: 1:00 Don’t know if it’s real beef 5:50 Demar needs to cut this part (finding info) 7:05 People are selective on what lines get a rise out of people 7:42 Big Foot 12:12 Nikki made it about Nikki 14:09 Can Nikki recover from this 15:50 S he took an L 20:28 Symp...
CLXI. Benny the Butcher | Everybody Cant Go
February 01, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Benny the Butcher's fourth studio album 'Everybody Can't Go', building a bridge between mainstream and underground production and leveling up as an artist. Démar’s rating: 7.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 8.5 / 10 The Love List: Jermaine's Graduation, BRON, How To Rap, One Foot In, TIMECODES: 1:30 - Demar can’t stand Westside Gunn's voice 3:22 - 2000’s style coming back 5:31 - Why he’s a legend 7:01 - Adriel’s a Benny fan 8:00 - Best Features 12:38 - 2008 sing...
Mos Def's Drake Problem and Playboi Carti's Singles Lowkey Kinda Suck
January 19, 2024 01:44 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBWe've somehow come full circle in Drake's career and old heads are calling him "not hip hop" again. This time is Yasiin Bey / Mos Def who can't grasp versitility. Also, are Playboi Carti's new singles just 2015 Future knock offs? The duo breakdown and respond to the discourse. *NOTE*: This episode was recorded before Pitchfork's layoffs were announced or there'd be a lengthy conversation. Pitchfork is one of the main inspirations for Album Mode and we love the work they do there. Our best w...
CLX. 21 Savage | American Dream
January 18, 2024 21:09 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss 21 Savage's third solo album 'American Dream', his constant improvement and how he's finally found a way to incorporate his love for R&B in his music. Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 / 10 The Love List: all of me, n.h.i.e., prove it, dark days TIMECODES: 6:30 the trailer 9:20 21 being born in Uk 10:50 collaboration projects 15:08 favourite 21 song 17:00 the duality of 21s style/character (big bad wolf) 19:30 there’s more behind the murder 20:...
The Top 10 Songs of 2023
December 26, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn the era of TikTok songs and sporatic singles you know we had to give our top 10 singles of 2023 2023. Adriel and Démar list their best singles of the year and come to realize there's a difference between music listeners who are 'outside' versus 'inside' it's a weird discovery, so strap in for the last pod of the year. P.S. If Boy's a Liar isn't in your top 10 we need to have a serious conversation... TIMECODES: 2:50 - #10’s 5:58 - She is doing something with the sample 7:12 - #9’s 9:43...
The Top 10 Albums of 2023
December 21, 2023 23:29 - 1 hour - 119 MBFinally the episode you've all been waiting for, the top 10 albums of 2023. Adriel and Démar list their best albums of the year and hand out some supperlatives to cap off 2023. There's some surprises in both lists so strap in for our year-ender. TIMECODES: 2:46 - #10’s 6:50 - #9’s 7:00 - Jessie Ware is the Jimmy Butler of music 10:05 - Demar has been saying Yeat's name for years 12:03 - #8’s 19:23 - Tame Impala since currents 19:45 - #7’s 20:32 - Avril Lavine vs Taylor Swift for Olivia R...
CLIX. Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday 2
December 13, 2023 23:50 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss the sequel to Nicki Minaj's influential debut album, Pink Friday 2 and scourge of lazy samples in modern hip hop. Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7.5 / 10 The Love List: RNB, Everybody, Red Ruby Da Sleeze, Pink Birthday, Cowgirl TIMECODES: 3:20 - Women in hip-hop 3:52 - Nicki top 50? 5:09 - Popstar Nicki 6:50 - Monster 8:04 - Good Friday’s 12:25 - Demar likes 'Super Bass' 18:33 - Barbie Dangerous 23:30 - Sampling 26:45 - 808’s 29:45 - Waste of a...
Top 5 Music Storylines of 2023
December 08, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThe Music year is nearly over so Demar and Adriel recap their favourite stories. Taylor Swift, Diddy, DJ Envy, Tory Lanez all included and Frank Ocean catches another stray. TIMECODES: 4:55 - Redefining what success is 9:37 - A lot of it is noise 12:15 - We have the same 3 / DJ Envy 15:50 - Breakfast Club documentary (we gotta do it now) 17:23 - DJ Envy is going to be fine 18:30 - 2000s mindset 19:58 - Frank Ocean doubles down 23:30 - They’re delusional 24:34 - Jay-Z treatment 28:50 - P. ...
Diddy's Heinous Allegations, Megan Thee Stallion + Pardi's Beef and Andre 3000's Drops a New Album
November 23, 2023 22:33 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBCassie had Diddy up on allegations on until the settlement, watch Demar and Adriel give their thoughts about the whole ordeal. Also Pardison Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion are beefing, what else is new? Andre 3000's latest album! Adriel gives his thoughts on the hip hop legend's woodwind project. P.S. If what Cassie said is true, Diddy is a cuck right? I mean according to the text... TIMECODES: 0:57 - Diddy 5:45 - Who’s going to be the first person to speak out and cancel Diddy 6:30 - Di...
CLVIII. Drake | For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition (Scary Hours 3)
November 22, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Drake's deluxe album 'For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition', his exhibition as a lyricist and his unique way of dissing anyone and everyone at the same time. Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 9 / 10 *NO SKIPS* The Love List: Red Button, Stories About My Brother, The Shoe Fits, Wick Man, Evil Ways, You Broke My Heart P.S. Joe Budden was right. Some of Drake's best one liners: - Taylor Swift the only nigga that I ever rated - It's like he playin'...
2024 Grammy Nominations are in and did Druski really get robbed?
November 16, 2023 14:30 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBGrammy nominations are in! We break down the categories we actually care about and determine who we want to win versus who we think is gonna win. Also, Druski and Birdman are beefing? Is it real or not...? P.S. Where the hell is Boy's a Liar by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance?? TIMECODES: 2:03 K-pop artists super popular/outselling American artists 3:05 Missy Elliot doing 400,000 in the first week 5:45 Everyone said Utopia trash first and that is what people ...
CLVII. PinkPantheress | Heaven Knows
November 16, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss PinkPantheress' debut album 'Heaven Knows', her mainstream breakout and PinkPantheress' ability to pull genres towards her instead of the other way around. Démar’s rating: 8.75 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 8 / 10 The Love List: Mosquito, Boy's a Liar Pt. 2, Feelings, Nice to meet you, Another life, Bury Me TIMECODES: 3:16 - Music styles/influences 7:19 - Surprise Central Cee feature? 12:19 - The video looks like an iPod commercial 14:14 - I’m sure she has gr...
Missy Elliot becomes the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
November 08, 2023 23:28 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBHip hop scores another win with Missy Elliot becoming the first female rapper inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Spotify also raises the listenership threshold for revenue sharing and Young Thug's trial nears its beginning. TIMECODES: 5:48 - If you are in the music industry 8:00 - A pile of small potatoes 9:05 - Missy Elliott inducted into the Rock n Roll HOF 10:15 - She makes sense as the first female rapper inducted 16:45 - Thug trial 19:22 - The nicknames 21:30 - Unique way of n...
CLVI. Majid Jordan | Good People
November 08, 2023 22:45 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Majid Jordan's latest album 'Good People', its obvious influences and whether this is their lowest ever rated 'No Skips' album ever. Démar’s rating: 4 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 5.5 / 10 The Love List: Eyes Closed, Hands Tied, Waiting For You TIMECODES: 4:05 - Are Majid Jordan underrated? 5:32 - Not getting inspired by these lyrics 7:45 - Lyrics lack emotion 10:05 - Adriel may not be young and hip 12:10 - “Take my shy away” (how are you getting this off in r...
CLV. Brent Faiyaz | Larger than Life
November 01, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Brent Faiyaz's latest mixtape Larger than Life, its ability to synthesize the 2000's and whether it's spin the block music. Démar’s rating: 8.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 9 / 10 The Love List: Best Time, Outside All Night, WY@, Belong To You, Last One Left, Foever Yours, Tim's Intro TIMECODES: 3:34 Surprise project making him a bigger artist 3:55 The singles we had before 6:44 The 2000s is the new throwback era 7:29 Features 9:14 Justin Timberlake impression ...
DJ Envy Gets Caught Up in Real Estate Scam Allegations and What We've Been Listening to Lately
October 26, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThe Breakfast Club's DJ Envy has found himself caught up in an alleged real estate Ponzi scheme, or scam or maybe he hasn't... He says he's only a spokesperson, but it's hard to believe. After breaking that down the duo discuss what they've been listening to lately as the year enters its final stages. TIMECODES: 2:51 - Desert Storm documentary? 4:12 - DJ Envy using the radio show as promotion 5:30 - Demar predicts what will happen to DJ Envy next 8:26 - Caesar got people to buy into a house...
CLIV. Sampha | Lahai
October 25, 2023 20:53 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Sampha's second studio album 'Lahai', its ability to defy genre, Sampha's poetic songwriting and whether it's already the album of the year. Démar’s rating: 9.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6.5 / 10, then 7.5/10 and finally 8/10 P.S. I saved Adriel's entire career on this one. He was gonna give this album a 6.5 outta 10. 6.5!!!! This is probably gonna be the album of the year! ~D The Love List: Suspended, What If You Hypnotise Me?, Dancing in Circles, Satelite B...
Is Drake The Greatest Hitmaker in Music History? And Bandcamp's Staff Gets Slashed in Half
October 22, 2023 22:54 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBDrake has tied Michael Jackson for the most number 1 hits for a male soloist, why isn't the hip hop community celebrating it? Also why isn't Canadian media celebrating this? Also, Bandcamp was acquired from Epic Games and immediately slashed their staff in half, crippling another music publication. TIMECODES: 2:19 Drake biggest hitmaker in music history 8:15 This is how people listen to music now 12:40 Disconnect between Drake & Hip-Hop 16:20 The biggest artist is a hip-hop artist and bein...
CLIII. Offset | Set It Off
October 21, 2023 16:33 - 51 minutes - 71 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Offset's second studio album 'Set It Off', his undying love for Michael Jackson, his determination to become Migos' Beyoncé and his potential sound. Démar’s rating: 5.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6 / 10 The Love List: ON THE RIVER, BROAD DAY, FINE AS CAN BE, DON'T YOU LIE, WORTH IT 6:16 MJ outfits 10:18 Everyone saying bougie / triplet flow 11:45 Offset got everyone in the divorce 17:20 Questing life/ pinky ring cost a phantom 20:10 Offset can’t sound like ol...
Doja Cat Embraces the Alt-Right & Drake vs. Joe Budden
October 11, 2023 23:34 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MBDoja Cat has gone from racial chat rooms showing feet to wearing white supremists on her T-shirts while Drake and Joe Budden continue their multi-year beef, taking new swipes at each other over Drake's perceived lack of evolution. TIMECODES: 0:52 - Doja Cat being Doja Cat 9:04 - Joe Budden vs Drake Follow us: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumMode TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.c...
CLII. Drake | For All The Dogs
October 11, 2023 21:12 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Drake's eighth studio album 'For All the Dogs', whether Drake fatigue is real and if his lyrics need to evolves as he grows older. Démar’s rating: 4 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6 / 10 The Love List: First Person Shooter, 7969 Santa, What Would Pluto Do, 8AM in Charlotte TIMECODES: 2:16 - People wanting to like the project 9:48 - Drake acting like Gucci Mane 16:24 - Would love another hotline bling 19:04 - Lack of evolution 28:30 - Too much of you (Drake) 31:3...
CLI. Jorja Smith | Falling or Flying
October 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Jorja Smith's long awaited second studio album 'Falling or Flying', whether she's making the wrong genre of music and her vocal versatility. Démar’s rating: 7 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7 / 10 The Love List: Little Things, Feelings, Try Me, She Feels TIMECODES: 00:15 Start 7:39 Jorja Smith should be a dance artist 10:38 Tyler the Creator comparison 13:50 Demar only listens to the new shit 18:39 Demar doesn’t like slow songs 26:47 Adriel took away Demar’s Jam...
This week's TikTok Top 10, Taylor Swift dating Travis Kelce and Usher at the Super Bowl
September 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBThe idea Adriel and Demar have joked about for over a year is brought to life, the TikTok charts are alive and running and the duo breaks down the top 10. Taylor Swift is also dating Travis Kelce, allegedly. Hopefully it's true because Usher is gonna be performing at this year's Super Bowl and the star power of the Pat Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift and Usher might make our TV's explode. It's a juice one, but we had to do it remotely this time. DIAL IN BABY! TIMECODES: 1:30 - Tik Tok T...
CL. Doja Cat | Scarlet
September 29, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Doja Cat's fourth studio album 'Scarlet', whether she needs to prove she can rap and whether her controversies are worth the attention they garner. Démar’s rating: 5.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 6 / 10 The Love List: 97, Balut, Agora Hills, Shutcho, Go Off, Gun, Paint The Town Red Timecodes: 2:22 Does Demar follow Doja Cat 5:39 Doja cat on Alchemist beats 10:50 Big Sean / Control verse 12:58 Over shadowing the music 16:17 Lil Tecca vs Doja 22:56 Demon’s 25:00...
Drake ducks Doja Cat, Billboard launches their TikTok charts and dubbing PS1 Drill
September 22, 2023 22:42 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBInstead of stepping up for an awe-inspiring duel between Doja Cat and Drake, Drake pushes his release date. And as TikTok continues to dominate the music landscape the app gets its own Billboard chart. Also, Demar and Adriel dub a new sub-genre of hip hop, PS1 Drill. Its a growing scene of immaculate vibes, nostalgic PlayStation 1 style synths and drills galloping drums. Here's the growing playlist with the likes of Knucks, Ashbeck, and Sainté. TIMECODES: 5:04 Cleo sol 6:50 Ash Beck 8:09 ...
CXLIX. Olivia Rodrigo | GUTS
September 22, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Olivia Rodrigo's second studio album 'GUTS', how punks fans are winning the pop punk war of Rodrigo's music and how she's taken the colour purple's mantle from Prince. Démar’s rating: 8 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 7 / 10 The Love List: all-american bitch, bad idea right? ballad of a homeschooled girl, get him back! TIME CODES: 10:30 - Colour purple 12:25 - Grade 8 Adriel - younger crowd 14:10 - For the angsty teenager 15:55 - ‘Lacy’‘ 20:24 - She can sing but...
Is Sexyy Red An Industry Plant? And Beyoncé Issues an Official Dress Code
September 01, 2023 22:05 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAdriel thinks Sexyy Red is an industry plant because her meteoric rise and sightings with A-list rappers, but is it true? Just because you're late on a wave doesn't mean it's not real. TIMECODES: 0:31 - Shout out to the bunnies 3:36 - Wrong side (Nikki) 3:52 - A list artists next to Sexy Redd 7:02 - The internet lets people do crazy things 8:47 - It’s ok to be late to the wave 10:04 - Teezo Touchdown 11:55 - Demar is a munch ? 13:11 - Sexy Redd getting memed 19:45 - Just for the flex 21:...
CXLVIII. Burna Boy | I Told Them...
August 31, 2023 22:52 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Burna Boy's seventh studio album 'I Told Them...', whether making a crossover album is worth it and who's Burna Boy's best collaborator. Démar’s rating: 6.5 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 8 / 10 The Love List: On Form, Dey Play, City Boys TIME CODES: 2:56 - The singles 10:07 - Very American 17:25 - The combo is working 25:01 - The dreaded crossover album 31:48 - J Cole feature 37:37 - Lots of fusion 40:50 - Hip-hop crossover (like Chingy) 44:32 - Features...
CXLVII. Quavo | Rocket Power
August 26, 2023 20:35 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Démar and Adriel discuss Quavo's second solo studio 'Rocket Power', whether he's a viable solo artist and if this project is a step back for him. Démar’s rating: 4 / 10 Adriel’s rating: 3.5 / 10 The Love List: Turn Yo Clic Up, Stain, Focused, Greatness TIME CODES: 1:58 - Who’s Beyoncé 3:44 - Adriel never thought Quavo could rap 7:46 - Quavo features (was a good singles artist) 9:25 - Best song on Rocket Power? 10:20 - He’s not smooth 12:55 - Hearing them together on tracks ‘ 4:5...