Run CMB
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Four years in the making, the fellas are taking their group chat to the airwaves to discuss the state of hip-hop and who is carrying the torch to keep the game ablaze.
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The Pool, The Whip, The BBQ - Summertime 21
June 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBRun CMB is back with one of our favorite subjects; summertime cuts. We curate the essential summer playlist for your Summer 21 get down. Before we jump into that, we touch on the XXL Freshmen class and what used to be. We also give love to two of the best to do it and touch on their respective albums; Lloyd Banks and Skyzoo. CMB is back doing what we do best so tell your peoples to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast. You can catch the Summertime 21 playlis...
5.24 Deluxe Drop
May 24, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBPost-show antics from our Cole album review. Topics include Nicki Minaj's album drop and the (lack of) buzz around it and can network TV properly do the black experience justice? With Black-Ish about to make its exit, who can fill the hole it will leave? Be sure to check last week's episode on J.Cole monstrous album drop and of course there is the Run CMB Soundtrack that is an absolute must for hip hop fans. Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on FBook and IG @RunCMBPodcast.
The Off Season Album Review
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRun CMB jumps in and breaks down J. Cole's highly anticipated "Off Season". Does it reach the level of the hype? And dam did it receive some hype. But we gotta talk about the features too of course. We also break down the annual discussion of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Hip Hop's place in their sacred halls. We also touch on The Game and Joe Budden before giving you an update to the best hip hop playlist on Spotify, The Run CMB Soundtrack. We trying to be the #1 podcast in hip ho...
This is...Saba
May 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBRun CMB does their first live listen as we dive into the sounds and rhymes of Saba. Matt breaks down the Saba playlist and lets C, B and you all in on why he is one of the best artists you really aren't paying enough attention to. You can check that playlist out here. Come for storytelling of Saba and stay for his elite-level lyrics. Before we get into Saba, we have to give thoughts on recent news from HOV and of course a dive into J. Cole's Interlude. Be sure to tell your people to fo...
Another One
May 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBRun CMB is back to discuss all things hip hop which may or may not include the new "Khaled, Khaled" album. Your boys got PLENTY to say on this, as well as a conversation around who is carrying the hip-hop torch these days while some of the bigger names sit on the sideline and leave us waiting for their next project. B also has a hot take that gets the rest of the fellas fired up. As always, we drop some new heat for you as we update the best playlist in hop aka The Run CMB Soundtrack. Ge...
Welcome back, welcome back, WELCOME BAAACK! Season 2
April 10, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBFirst and foremost, RIP DMX. This episode was recorded shortly before news broke of his untimely passing. There will never be another like him. In our debut episode of season 2, we touch on his impact on the game and his energy and passion. We also talk about who has been moving moves on wax and in the board room lately before giving our first update to the best playlist in hip hop, "The Run CMB Soundtrack", which can be found on Spotify. Make sure to follow your boys on Twitter @cmb_ru...
Production Credits
February 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe production value in hip hop cannot be understated, so Run CMB had to give it up to the producers that help make the music that we nod our heads to. We break down who were some of the standout producers in 2020 and who have helped push the production value in the game to where it is today. So much so, that one of the fellas compares some producers to some of the most classical composers in the history of music. We also introduce you to one of the best albums the three of us have ever c...
THE top 10 hip hop albums of all time - Part 2
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt. Is. Here. The fellas reveal each of their top 5 albums of all time. There has to be some controversy along the way at this point, don't it? Some iconic artists make the cut for sure, but which of the albums do CMB think is their definitive album? All your questions will be answered once you hit play. Make sure you holla at us and let us know your top 10. Hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast. Best believe the soundtrack will be bumpin this week with some ...
THE top 10 hip hop albums of all time - Part 1
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBEveryone loves a good top ten list and it is finally time for the fellas of Run CMB to drop their top 10 hip hop albums of alllllllll time. The fellas had to dig in, do some shuffling around and bring their albums to the pod. Of course, we would not be Run CMB if we did not have a nice healthy discussion about how and why each of the entries were chosen for such a prestigious honor. In this week's episode, we will break down #s10-6 for each of the fellas with the top five coming next wee...
1.15 Deluxe edition
January 16, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn the docket today; the Tiger Woods doc, cats trying to shed their black heritage, some boxing talk and what movies we watching over MLK weekend.
Lone Star Hip Hop
January 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBLike C said, don't go spitting in our Whataburger but we had to have a conversation about the Texas rap scene. 2/3rds of the group has some questions while one of us has to hold it down for TX. There is plenty to love but plenty to...discuss. Of course, we can't talk Texas without talking about Scarface and Bun B, but who else stands out and who disappoints from the Lone Star State. Let's talk about it. Be sure to see who gets added to the Run CMB Soundtrack, THE best hip hop playlist ...
1.15 Deluxe edition
January 16, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn the docket today; the Tiger Woods doc, cats trying to shed their black heritage, some boxing talk and what movies we watching over MLK weekend.
Deluxe Edition 1.8.21
January 08, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn January 6th, things got wild and there was no way we could pass on the opportunity to chat on the subject. Check it out, check out the pod on MF DOOM and check out The Run CMB Soundtrack. Then tell your peoples to follow us on twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast. 2021 us the year of CMB
MF DOOM = MF Genius
January 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBTo start the new year we have to pay respects to the passing of the legendary MF DOOM. CMB does one of their deepest dives yet into the unique qualities of what made MF DOOM so iconic. He really was your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. In that vein, we discuss some other underappreciated rappers and make sure we add them to THE VERY BEST playlist in hip hop, The Run CMB Soundtrack. Be sure to check it out on Spotify as well and follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on IG and Facebook @Run...
Hip Hop Twitter Wild Y'all
December 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBHip Hop Twitter aka HHT, is a dangerous place folks. Some of the wildest takes and some love for some crazy artists go down here, but it can also stir up some pretty interesting debates. C, M and B go down the Twitterverse for this one and open up a heavy conversation again on what is hip hop and do our first live listen, thanks to The Kid Laroi. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBpodcast. Make sure you follow the pod and share your favorite epis...
2021 Run CMB Wish List
December 19, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBInstead of hollering at Santa, the fellas sit down to discuss what they are hoping for when the clock strikes midnight and we flip the calendar to 2021. After checking out the pod, let us know what you are want to see in the industry next year. You can hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast. The soundtrack gets its weekly update as well. Just type in Run CMB Soundtrack into Spotify and turn the speakers up. Like, fellow, share and comment about the pod. We...
Deluxe Edition 12.18
December 19, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWe HAVE to talk about the "American Skin" trailer and how the movie should be consumed and received by the public. We got thoughts. Tell your friends about us. Follow the pod, then follow us on @cmb_run on Twitter and @RunCMBPodcast on Facebook and IG. Hollar at your boys
Time For Us To Hail King Kendrick
December 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBChris, and Matt have an intervention with Brandon to discuss his thoughts on Kendrick and make sure he is not going off the deep end on this one. The career of Kendrick gets discussed going back to his legendary mixtape days to his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Damn" album. To kick us off we dive into the news of the week including the week of Weezy. Don't forget to check out the 12.12 deluxe as we talk about everything from James Harden to R&B. Tell your friends all about us and be sure to fo...
Deluxe Edition 12.12
December 13, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBMatt's closing comment on the Kendrick episodes leaves Chris literally in tears and that is where we begin. We touch on everything from the James Harden news, to the beginning of a deep dive on R&B. Chris takes exception to an artist Brandon has no love for and it only gets better from there. Once you are done, make sure you follow the pod, leave a review, and tell your friends about us. Check us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast. And of course there is the "Run ...
Deluxe Edition 12.4
December 05, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSame ol nonsense you come to expect from the fellas. The after-party commences as we discuss who got the best fries in the game. How In-N-Out is overrated and a list of other stuff that we felt compelled to discuss simply because its our show.
2020 Rapped Up
December 05, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSpotify put a nice little wrap on 2020 but we talking rap on RUN CMB. The fellas take a dive into what Spotify told them about who they consumed in 2020 and even how they consumed their music in 2020. Of course, the best part is finding out who the top 5 listened to artists and songs were for CMB. We also take a dive into the Grammys as this may be the best pure hip hop list the grammy's has produced, but did they STILL miss the mark? Don't forget to tell your people about the pod and fo...
11.19 Deluxe episode
November 20, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week's deluxe touches on the NBA draft and if crying is allowed during the moment. Also, who the hell are these dudes?
Radar Check : Who Caught Our Eye in 2020
November 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThey say hip-hop is dead but we found 9 artists who are keeping it alive and well. Some of these artists are new, and some have been in the game for a while but these artists crept up on our radar this year in 2020 and we are beatin the drums to make sure yall all are up on them too. Of course the Run CMB Soundtrack is just drippin with sauce after this week, so make sure you check out the updates this week. Don't forget to catch the deluxe edition and see what kind of nonsense we on. Be...
Deluxe Edition 11.12
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBAftershow banter on what Hollywood franchises get it right, did we need a Bad Boys 3 and is Cristopher Nolan Hollywood's savior? Don't forget to like and share the show, as well as catch this week's episode as we conclude the Wu Draft. Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook @runcmbpodcast. Of course, make sure you check the playlist on Spotify, the Run CMB Soundtrack
Wu Part 2
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBCMB is back on the music grind to conclude whose Wu squad comes out with the W after the previous fantasy draft. We also dive into the Wu documentary and expand on the genius of Rza. Before that, we look at some albums that snuck under the radar in the last month and talk about which formula works best; dropping a 16 track album, or a nice 6 piece to keep the fans wanting more? Then of course we put you up on game and let you know what we rockin to this week as we update the Run CMB Sound...
This vote, and our voice, are too important to ignore
November 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBAs much as we love hip-hop we love our right to vote and no vote mattered more than this year's presidential election. CMB talks about what we have seen over the course of the election. What did we learn, what left us confused, and what were some hip-hop legends thinking?!?!? WU part 2 is coming next week, but these issues are too big to ignore. But when you are in the mood to get your head noddin, be sure to check out the Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify and tell the world about your boys.
Run CMB Deluxe Edition 10.15
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBDuring the after-party this week, we give thoughts on the NBA ratings and if the social justice campaigns had the impact that the media proclaimed it to have. We also give a definitive answer on when it is ok to turn the heat on in the house. Make sure you also check our WU-Tang episode this week where we do our fantasy WU draft as well as the Run CMB Soundtrack which gets updated weekly with the heat.
This WU Thing Really Is Forever
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBMaybe our wildest episode yet! CMB with another flowers episode where we discuss the legacy of Wu-Tang and give our thoughts on how and why they have been able to transcend beyond hip-hop before we do a fantasy WU draft. We also spend some time discussing which album we are most excited to see over these last few months of 2020, and how has music consumption changed artist production. The main course is on point as usually but the sidebar this week was on one! Be sure to check it then ch...
Iron Sharpens Iron
October 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBCMB is back to talk about some of the best crews in the history of hip hop and Brandon has a ridiculous plan to put two of the best groups in hip hop on the same album. Be sure to check us on twitter at cmb_run to let us know who we forgot. Don't forget to check out the absolute best playlist in hip hop, the Run CMB soundtrack on Spotify. And in this week's deluxe edition, the three kings spit about life and black v African American.
The Deluxe edition - recorded 10.7
October 09, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to the "Deluxe Edition" of the Run CMB podcast. Chris, Matt and Brandon do their typical post show wrap up, but more importantly we talk about life. This week we chat about showing respect to your peoples and if we prefer being called black or African American. Be sure to check us on twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast. And of course, the best playlist in the game the Run CMB Soundtrack on spotify.
Welcome to the dojo
September 24, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBSo much hip hop, so little time. Who you got in the battle of supreme lyricists: Kendrick or Lupe? Where did this beef start? Is this beef really about martial arts?!?! Let us explain. Is Kanye mad? Or a mad genius? We also gotta talk about the Rolling Stones listing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as the best hip hop album of all time. All this and we still gotta put you up on game on what hits to check out this week as we hit the way back machine and check out some projects from years...
Just Like the Thread
September 18, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBYa boys Chris, Matt and Brandon did some experimenting this week and just let them thoughts go once the record button was hit. Take a look behind the curtain and peek into what CMB's text thread looks like on a weekly basis. So much to cover, so little time, but we sure as hell try. Kanye has thoughts on the industry, Matt still watching music videos for some reason, and how are artists making money these days? These are just of the topics we touch on. And once you done checking us out ...
Was gone for a minute, but we back.
September 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBCMB is finally back to catch up on all things hip hop. We dive into recent projects from Big Sean, Dave East, The Lox and Vic Mensa before giving roses to none other than Nas himself. As always we let you know what we are rockin to this week to update the Run CMB Soundtrack that you can catch on Spotify. The absolute best hip hop playlist out there. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and IG.
Was gone for a minute, but we back.
September 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBCMB is finally back to catch up on all things hip hop. We dive into recent projects from Big Sean, Dave East, The Lox and Vic Mensa before giving roses to none other than Nas himself. As always we let you know what we are rockin to this week to update the Run CMB Soundtrack that you can catch on Spotify. The absolute best hip hop playlist out there. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and IG.
Deja vu but we won't stay silent: A Black Lives Matter Episode
August 27, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIt has been a few months since CMB had to put the laughs on hold and discuss the serious issues surrounding the death of George Floyd, but here we are again. As black men, we have to discuss the events surrounding the death of Jacob Blake and again, defend ourselves and the rhetoric around being a black man in this country. We encourage you to check our first Black Lives Matter episode as we discussed the parallels between hip hop and the BLM movement and updated the Run CMB Soundtrack wit...
Look at those Diaper Dandies
August 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThe '07-'11 XXL Freshmen classes were brought out some of the best MCs to ever do it. J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and so many more. Which class was the greatest of them all? Your boys CMB discuss, but not before discussing what makes a classic and who can honestly claim 5 classic albums to their name? Make sure you check the Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify which is updated weekly. Easily one of, if not THE best, hip hop playlist today. Then check us out on Twitter, IG ...
The Hip Hop Haters Ball
August 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe got some hate to get off our chest this week as we run down the dudes who are getting way too much love in the hip hop community. We, GO, IN on some of your favorite artists. Don't forget to check the "Run CMB Soundtrack" on Spotify for the best hip hop playlist in the game.
It's Ladies Night
August 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe boys of Run CMB are talking about the greats on the ladies' side. These aren't just great female MCs but great MCs period. Theeeeen there are those who are getting the spotlight but do they have the skills to justify the hype? Don't forget to check out the "Run CMB Podcast Soundtrack" on Spotify
Drake's place in Hip Hop
August 20, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBB has major issues with none other than Drake so Chris and Matt try and set him straight.
Double Up
August 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBCMB takes the time to give a shoutout to some of the dopest duos to ever bless the mic and let you know what to check out on The Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify.
We have been telling you for years...Black Lives Matter
August 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBChris, Matt and Brandon discuss the impact of the recent killings of black men and the subsequent protests and its impact on their lives as well as hip-hop's role discussing the struggle throughout its history. They also pass along some tracks that describe the struggle that you can find on The Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify. Be sure to follow the show and the playlist.
An Ode to Verzuz
August 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBYour boys Chris, Matt, and Brandon are back to celebrate and discuss which artists would make for great battles on Verzuz. We dug deep into some of the best MCs in the game for this one. Much respect to all the MCs we mentioned during this episode. Make sure you check out The Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify. Updated weekly.
Young Simba dun grown up
August 14, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBMan, oh man. Run CMB has some words for XXL and their 2020 Freshman class before turning the show over to the "middle child", J. Cole. How does Cole connect the generations and what does CMB want to see from him next to complete his legacy? Make sure you catch "The Run CMB Soundtrack" on Spotify for the hottest playlist in hip hop, BAR NONE!! Follow CMB on Facebook and IG @runcmbpodcast and on twitter @cmb_run
This is what your summer playlist needs
August 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBGet your socially distanced summer bbq playlists ready. Run CMB is putting you up on game and chatting about some of the best summer anthems to vibe to. Once you are done listening in on this, check out "The Run CMB Soundtrack" on Spotify where all these songs live for your cruisin pleasure.