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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Freeway's unlimited flows - What We Do!

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the hip-hop classic What We Do and discuss Freeway and his limitless flows.

Topics discussed: Philly Freeway What We Do Flows

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This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

31 Jan 2024No Bars Off - Did Coast Contra Take Any Bars Off?00:33:18

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Coast Contra and their new single "Ayo"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Coast Contra actually underrated?
  2. The top-tier wordplay and entendres they bring
  3. Are they hip-hop's saviors?

Links mentioned in this episode:

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

07 Jul 2024No Bars Off - Is This Andre 3000 Verse One Of His Best?00:41:50

This week, Sha Stimui and Boardwalk Brown dissect Andre 3000's otherworldly lyrical display on the classic "The Art of Storytellin', Pt. 4"

Topics discussed:

  1. The poetic format and construction of 3 Stacks' story
  2. Being the antithesis of what is considered a "real one" in the Black community
  3. The top tier wordplay and entendres

Links mentioned in this episode:

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28 Mar 2023No Bars Off - Our 1st Reaction Video!! Statik Selektah feat. Deck, Ghost, Rae, Meth00:13:40

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cave in and do our first reaction video!

nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fa5kunf6V8

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06 May 2023No Bars Off - Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked - "Take Time" Reaction00:21:56

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a first time reaction to "Take Time" from Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked off their new EP "JFKLAX"

Topics discussed:

  1. Joell's growth and Crook's influence on his sound
  2. Kxng Crooked's immaculate wordplay
  3. Their potency as a duo

Links mentioned in this episode:

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17 Mar 2022No Bars Off - Kanye West! The Most Influential Artist of This Era

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dive into the beautiful mind of Kanye West.

Topics discussed:

  1. Kanye West
  2. Donda West
  3. Old Kanye vs Yeezy

Links mentioned in this episode:

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11 Apr 2023No Bars Off - "Bad Apples" Reaction - Che Noir, Ransom, 38 Spesh00:20:59

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give their reaction to their first listen to "Bad Apples" featuring Che Noir, Ransom and 38 Spesh

Links mentioned in this episode:

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25 Apr 2022No Bars Off - Was Nipsey Hussle About To Change The World

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the impact and vision of Nipsey Hussle.

Topics discussed:

  1. Nipsey Hussle
  2. Loaded Bases
  3. Mogul motivation

Links mentioned in this episode:

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Apology Or Not, The Verse Of The Year So Far?00:37:05

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss the otherworldly appearances by everyone involved on J. Cole's track "Pi" featuring Daylyt and Ab Soul

Topics discussed:

  1. Apology be damned, NOBODY is rapping like THIS!
  2. How good are Ab-Soul and Daylyt at the back and forth flow?
  3. Is anybody with the PEN than J. Cole?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - King Crooked Puts Rappers on the Chopping Block

This week, the No Bars Off crew discusses King Crooked and his immaculate flows and wordplay on the Slaughterhouse collab "Chopping Block"

Topics discussed: Crooked I King Crooked Chopping Block Slaughterhouse

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19 Dec 2023No Bars Off - Tracey Lee Talks New Album, Collab With Biggie, Pivoting Careers01:02:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down and chop it up with our Philly brother Tracey Lee to discuss the soulful and introspective cut "My Feelings" from his new album, Different.

Topics discussed:

  1. The new album and his industry journey
  2. His opportunity to collab with Biggie
  3. Pivoting careers to becoming a licensed lawyer

Links mentioned in this episode:

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24 Oct 2022No Bars Off - Did Joyner Lucas crack the Top 10 Funk Flex freestyles?00:30:07

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Joyner Lucas' recent appearance on Funk Flex Freestyles!

Topics discussed:

  1. Is this a Top Ten Funk Flex freestyle appearance?
  2. Did he do it better the first time?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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16 Apr 2024No Bars Off - Is Kendrick's Verse Really Like That?00:26:31

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick Lamar's lightning rod of an appearance on his collab with Future on "Like That"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is it time to pick a side?
  2. is Kendrick keeping the "sport" of rap and it's competitive nature alive?
  3. Kung-Fu Kenny is very different from Kendrick Lamar

Links mentioned in this episode:

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13 Dec 2022No Bars Off - Is 2 Chainz the best rapper in the South?00:24:09

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 2 Chainz and his casual, yet captivating flow.

Topics discussed:

  1. Is 2 Chainz underrated?
  2. His feature appearance on No Man Falls from The Game's recent Drillmatic project
  3. His effortless flows and entendres

Links mentioned in this episode:

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06 Oct 2023No Bars Off - Geechi Gotti Channels Aye Verb's flow to Kill Eazy - Reaction00:27:10

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to Geechi Gotti and his mean, in your face delivery going at Remy Ma and Eazy the Block Captain.

Topics discussed:

  1. Geechi and his dissection of the Remy/Papoose/Eazy situation with BARS!
  2. His ability to setup his punchlines and entendres
  3. Did he go too far and/or was it too personal?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Is Lil Baby The Leader of The Next School

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Lil Baby's flows and his place in the game.

Topics discussed: Lil Baby Does he have next? Atlanta rap

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16 Apr 2024No Bars Off - Masta Ace Pulls Up To Talk New Album, the classic The Symphony and How He Stays Relevant00:59:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk sit down and chop it up with the legendary Masta Ace to talk his current project, "Richmond Hill" and how he stays relevant.

Topics discussed:

  1. The new project and breakdown of the dope concept track "Connections"
  2. How he ended up with the opening verse on the classic "The Symphony".
  3. The work to remain relevant from the Slaughtahouse days to now.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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24 Aug 2024No Bars Off - Eminem Is Back As Slim Shady, Can JID Keep Up?00:41:07

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the wizardry and wordplay of J.I.D. and Eminem on "Fuel" from his new project "The Death Of Slim Shady"

Topics discussed:

  1. Was J.I.D. able to hold his own rhyming with Em?
  2. Eminem's wordplay is undeniably top tier.
  3. How Em is always willing to give young talent a shot.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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22 Oct 2021No Bars Off: Has DMX surpassed 2PAC?00:30:55

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover discuss the greatness of DMX.

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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29 Nov 2023No Bars Off - Did Drake And Cole Kill The Back And Forth Flow On "Evil Ways"?00:39:46

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake and J. Cole's recent collab "Evil Ways" and the back and forth sparring.

Topics discussed:

  1. Has any "duo" in recent memory kill the back and forth flow like Drake and Cole?
  2. The return of Angry Aubrey
  3. Cole's pen game has taken off to another level.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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24 Aug 2024No Bars Off - Twista Spits About Working at The Car Wash00:24:57

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Twista's inspiring appearance on Joyner Lucas' "Still Alright". A story of perseverance and perspective.

Topics discussed:

  1. Twista having to work at the car wash
  2. Being on the train the first time he heard himself on the radio on "Po' Pimp".
  3. His perserverance and inspirational path to stardom

Links mentioned in this episode:

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31 Jan 2024No Bars Off - Did Drake Really Go In On Joe Budden?00:29:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's "Red Button" from his Scary Hours version of his For All The Dogs release.

Topics discussed:

  1. Are these shots directed at Joe Budden?
  2. Our love for Angry Aubrey
  3. Living in the era of dropping music when the mood strikes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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08 Nov 2023No Bars Off - Ransom Got Us Talking Relationships, Dating, Kevin Samuels on They Live00:43:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk relationships and current dating "standards" - sparked by the thought-provoking, superbly written word art of Ransom, speaking in the person of Kevin Samuels on "They Live".

Topics discussed:

  1. The current state of dating and relationship expectations.
  2. The villainous persona most women associated with Kevin Samuels - was it warranted?
  3. The "no-date" list

Links mentioned in this episode:

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28 Mar 2023No Bars Off - Biggie Spit The Best Hip-Hop Story Ever00:46:00

This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown debate if Biggie's "Ni99as Bleed" is the best hip-hop story ever told.

Topics discussed:

  1. Big and his ability to turn words into imagery
  2. The dialogue that wasn't actually a dialogue
  3. His ability to layer each character and the importance of their role in the story

Links mentioned in this episode: nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9uHTvS1tw&t=11s

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

30 Aug 2022No Bars Off - Is this Jay-Z's best verse ever??01:09:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Jay-Z and his 80 bar cloth talk on DJ Khaled's "God Did"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is this Jay's best verse ever?
  2. The layered metaphors and entendres littered throughout the verse
  3. Has he won long enough to see himself become a villain?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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30 Aug 2022No Bars Off - Is Outkast the Greatest Rap Duo Ever?00:32:08

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Outkast's place in hip-hop history and the underappreciated greatness of Andre 3000

Topics discussed:

  1. Aquemini and it's impact on the landscape of hip-hop
  2. Andre 3000 addressing his haters
  3. Is Outkast one of the greatest rap duos ever?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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31 Jan 2024No Bars Off - R.I.P. TakeOff Took No Bars Off00:26:15

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss TakeOff and his crazy verse on "Having Our Way" feat. Drake

Topics discussed:

  1. TakeOff and his otherworldly flow on this record
  2. Being the most talented, yet most overlooked, member of the Migos.
  3. A life ended too soon

Links mentioned in this episode:

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - JID Went Foolish On This One00:20:24

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown salute the pen game and multiple flows of JID.

Topics discussed:

  1. JID
  2. Dreamville
  3. Barry From Simpson

Links mentioned in this episode:

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16 Apr 2024No Bars Off - Skyzoo Pulls Up To Talk Snowfall And The New Deluxe Album01:15:16

This week, Sha Stimuli sits down with Skyzoo to talk about the new deluxe version of his Franklin Saint-themed album, "The Mind Of A Saint".

Topics discussed:

  1. Going back in to the lab after Snowfall's final season
  2. The depths of darkness Skyzoo had to go to in order to become Franklin Saint
  3. The difference between nice and elite emcee skills

Links mentioned in this episode:

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Let's Talk Daddy Issues - Kendrick Lamar's "Father Time"00:30:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown Kendrick Lamar's "Father Time" and discuss the origin and realities of men with daddy issues.

Topics discussed:

  1. Kendrick Lamar
  2. Overlooked daddy issues
  3. Emotional intelligence

Links mentioned in this episode:

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11 Apr 2023No Bars Off - Eminem "Best Friend" Our Most Requested Verse00:31:31

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dive into the most requested verse by our NBO Barbarians - Eminem's crazy verse in his appearance on Yelawolf's "Best Friend".

Topics discussed

  1. Eminem's amazing ability to find pockets/flows on beats is unmatched.
  2. The ironic juxtaposition of the song topic (God) and Em's "checkered" past.
  3. Is Eminem judged by a different set of rules as a white artist?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - The Verse We Weren't Supposed to Hear00:32:34

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Drake's leaked verse from his collab w/ Jack Harlow.

Topics discussed:

  1. Drake
  2. GOAT talk
  3. Beef w/ Pusha T

Links mentioned in this episode:

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05 Jun 2023No Bars Off - Symba Has A Message for Ja Morant?00:47:38

This week, Sha Stimuli Boardwalk Brown discuss Symba and his message to Ja Morant. A discussion we have been waiting for.

Topics discussed:

  1. Symba and his message to Ja Morant
  2. Ja Morant, his inner circle and the history of allegations
  3. Is the music he constantly references part of the problem?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Nas or AZ: Life's A Bitch - Who Won It?00:34:08

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tally up the greatness scored between Nas and AZ on their classic collab "Life's A Bitch"

Topics discussed:

  1. Nas and AZ were ahead of their time
  2. The pressure of AZ being the only feature on the project
  3. Who won?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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23 Feb 2023No Bars Off - Stop Sleeping On Ab-Soul00:30:29

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown get into Ab-Soul's latest project "Herbert" and have we been sleeping on him?

Topics discussed:

  1. Have we been sleeping on Ab-Soul?
  2. Ab-Soul's unique flows and clever rhyme styles that make "Herbert" a dope project
  3. "Gotta Rap" produced by Preemo

Links mentioned in this episode:

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17 Feb 2023No Bars Off - The Best Rapper In The World....38 Spesh?00:29:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk 38 Spesh and is he the best rapper in the game right now

Topics discussed:

  1. Spesh and his unique sound
  2. The movement him and his crew have created
  3. How personal stance on certain lyrical content influences how we hear music

Links mentioned in this episode:

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22 Oct 2021No Bars Off: Who Has the Crown? The Climb Back Pt. 200:24:59

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown continue their breakdown of J. Cole's The Climb Back

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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05 Jun 2023No Bars Off - Lloyd Banks "Pieces of My Pain" First time reaction: Did We Laugh At His Pain?00:22:04

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to the title track from Lloyd Banks' recent album release "The Course of The Inevitable 3: Pieces of My Pain".

Topics discussed:

  1. Lloyd Banks' career and his signature sound
  2. Does his style need to evolve?
  3. Song highlights / lowlights

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Will Family Matters Be Drake's Last Response?00:34:46

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake's latest drop "Family Matters" - the beef continues.

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Angry Aubrey what we have been waiting for?
  2. The second verse - he left Earth!!
  3. Is this his final shot to fire back?

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22 Oct 2021No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Weezy leaves Earth - You Only Live Twice - Drake x Rick Ross x Lil Wayne00:42:40

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the imagery and wordplay on Drake's You Only Live Twice featuring Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - The Episode for Hip-Hop Savants: Russ "Said It" Freestyle00:35:26

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown highlight Russ and his craft from his "Said It" freestyle

Topics discussed:

  1. Why is Russ so underappreciated in the game?
  2. His impeccable wordplay and visuals
  3. Why he is for divine ears only

Links mentioned in this episode:

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Reservoir Dogs - Who Won?

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the legendary collaboration, Reservoir Dogs, on Jay-Z's classic album, Vol. 2 ...Hard Knock Life. Who had the best verse out of this collection of titans?

Topics discussed: Reservoir Dogs Jay-Z Beanie Sigel Jadakiss Styles P Sheek Louch Sauce Money

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31 Oct 2023No Bars Off - Why Isn't Treach Talked About More?00:31:16

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Treach and his contributions to the game. Like it or not, he inspired alot of your favorite emcees.

Topics discussed:

  1. Treach and his amazing flow and unpredictable rhyme scheme on his classic single "Craziest"
  2. His influence on a generation of rappers to come after him
  3. Is Treach underrated?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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06 Oct 2023No Bars Off - Did J. Cole Give Us Verse of the Year?00:52:15

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss J. Cole and his otherworldly feature on Lil Yachty's new song "The Secret Recipe".

Topics discussed:

  1. J. Cole's growth and comfortability in his spot
  2. His mission to destroy every feature that he appears on
  3. Is this the verse of the year?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Ghostface Killah's crazy verse on Impossible

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the wordplay and imagery of Ghostface Killah's verse on Impossible, from the Wu-Tang Forever project.

Topics discussed: Ghostface Killah Impossible Wu-Tang

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Where Do You Rank Pusha T?00:33:47

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Pusha T's growth and his new project "It's Almost Dry"

Topics discussed:

  1. Pusha T
  2. It's Almost Dry and the content
  3. Has Pusha T grown as an artist?

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01 Mar 2022No Bars Off - Is Cordae The Future of Hip-Hop?

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the vivid word art and imagery of Cordae on his latest track, "Jean-Michel"

Topics discussed: Cordae Jean-Michel Is he the future?

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - J. Cole Apology Reaction episode: We Had To Do It00:30:23

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to the apology from J.Cole.

Topics discussed:

  1. Was it a moral judgment call?
  2. Does his apology affect Cole's place in the game.
  3. Finding perspective

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22 Oct 2021No Bars Off #FridayNightLive: Is Andre 3000 in your Top 5? Life Of the Party - Kanye West x Andre 300000:53:37

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown the latest appearance of rap unicorn Andre 3000 on Kanye West's unpublished Donda track "Life Of the Party"

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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06 May 2023No Bars Off - Battle Rap Legend Cortez Taps In01:09:50

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with battle rap legend Cortez and discuss his new project "Filthy Karma".

Topics discussed:

  1. The difference between writing raps for battles vs songs for an album
  2. Cortez' response to finding out his son raps
  3. We breakdown the bars and the storyline for the song "Karma" off his new project.

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Cyhi The Prynce and his #TopShelf freestyle00:58:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give Cyhi The Prynce his flowers for his #TopShelf freestyle during his recent LA Leakers appearance

Topics discussed:

  1. Cyhi The Prynce
  2. LA Leakers
  3. Greatest freestyle ever?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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25 Apr 2022No Bars Off - Weezy Won Us Over With This

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the great Lil Wayne and the moment he claimed a top tier spot.

Topics discussed:

  1. Lil Wayne
  2. YMCMB
  3. GOAT-worthy

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - 50 Cent Changed The World With 1 Song00:37:52

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss 50 Cent and the impact of his classic debut single "How To Rob".

Topics discussed:

  1. 50 Cent
  2. His past and his path forward
  3. The marketing genius

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24 Oct 2022No Bars Off - J.I.D. Is a Time Traveler!00:35:12

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J.I.D. and his new project, The Forever Story. We focus on the maturation he talks about on the song "Money".

Topics discussed:

  1. J.I.D. and his new album
  2. The change of the lens money is viewed through as you grow
  3. His old soul feel

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16 Apr 2024No Bars Off - Before Thee Apology! We Might Delete This Later00:33:36

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J. Cole's response (pre-apology), "7 Minute Drill"

Topics discussed:

  1. Hearing the hesitancy in Cole's approach
  2. The feel of the overall project, "Might Delete Later"
  3. The context of the warning shots fired by both

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Is Nas Still Illmatic?

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover Nas' new nostalgic-inducing hit Store Run from his latest project King's Disease.

Topics discussed: Nas Store Run Is Nas still illmatic?

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com http://www.hashtaglegday.com

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21 Dec 2022No Bars Off - Willie The Kid pulls up to share his wizardry00:47:29

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Willie The Kid in our "Open Bar" segment. Live from the establishment owned by our brother Skyzoo. Please visit Burger Bistro ATL, you will love everything on the menu, trust us! As always, like, comment, subscribe, and thank you!

Topics discussed:

  1. Willie's upbringing and early musical influences
  2. His new project, Deutsche Marks 3
  3. We break down the album's final cut, The Drop, and it's cinematic theme.

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Is Euphoria What We've Been Waiting For?00:54:27

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick's shot back with "Euphoria".

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Euphoria what the people have been waiting for in a response?
  2. Kendrick takes direct aim at Drake and holds nothing back
  3. Is Drake's half white-ness a topic of contention?

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31 Oct 2022No Bars Off - Rapper Big Pooh talks Little Brother reunion, Driving Uber and his new album01:03:02

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by Rapper Big Pooh.

Topics discussed:

  1. The new project, To Dream In Color
  2. What sparked the reunion of Little Brother
  3. Driving Uber

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29 Nov 2023No Bars Off - Did Lil Wayne Take Any Bars Off on "BARS" With 2 Chainz?00:27:16

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask you, the #Barbarians, did Lil Wayne leave Earth on his verse on "Bars"? His recent collab project, Collegrove 2, with 2 Chainz is full of quotables - this one came to us as a Lenny S. suggestion.

Topics discussed:

  1. How does Wayne keep doing this?
  2. The ability to constantly change his flow up
  3. Is this verse a No Bars Off display?

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30 Aug 2022No Bars Off Episode - Is The Game better than Eminem?00:25:09

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss The Game and his shots fired at Eminem on his parody-titled track "The Black Slim Shady"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Game a clout chaser?
  2. The flows and content of the record
  3. What his real intentions were

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08 Nov 2022No Bars Off - Is Tobe Nwigwe rap's next superstar?00:26:48

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Tobe Nwigwe and the topics addressed in his song "Destruction"

Topics discussed:

  1. Married life vs. single life
  2. Seeing the difference between younger and older versions of yourself
  3. Sexuality and hyper-masculinity

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04 Dec 2022No Bars Off - Cyhi The Prynce did it AGAIN!00:33:42

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cyhi The Prynce as he bodies another radio station freestyle appearance.

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Cyhi underrated?
  2. The imagery of his wordplay
  3. His place in rap's upper echelon

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb4Sezb5ihY

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

07 Jul 2024No Bars Off - Drake Vs. Kendrick: We Go Line By Line To Decide Who Won!00:48:47

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown wrap-up the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, go line by line and score the dopest bars from each song.

Topics discussed:

  1. We give points, ranging from 1-3, for each dope line by an artist
  2. Where there were dope lines that couldn't be scored
  3. Who was the winner?

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25 Apr 2022No Bars Off - We Know You Didn't See This Coming! Lin-Manuel Is Nice!

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discsss the artistry and impact of Lin-Manuel Miranda

Topics discussed: 1.Lin-Manuel Miranda

  1. Encanto
  2. Vivo
  3. The Madrigal Family

Links mentioned in this episode: *https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

06 May 2023No Bars Off - Kxng Crooked & Joell Ortiz Bodied This - Blue Magic00:35:12

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Joell & Crooked's amazing EP, "JFKLAX", and breakdown the dope in "Blue Magic".

Topics discussed:

  1. Investments & assets rap and how much we love it
  2. The intertwining of the Paris stories in each of their verses
  3. Is any duo better with the bars?

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19 Dec 2023No Bars Off - Was 2Pac A Bar Spitter? "So Many Tears" With Guest LG00:35:14

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by special in-studio guest, our brother, resident Pac fan, actor, emcee and new ATLien, LG aka Lord's Gift aka Jamar Greene, to discuss Pac and his heartfelt song "So Many Tears".

Topics discussed:

  1. Did Pac's jail time bring out some of his best work?
  2. His vulnerability and embracing of his deepest fears
  3. How Pac's upbringing shaped his way of life

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24 Aug 2024No Bars Off - XXL 2024 Freshman Freestyle Reaction00:45:54

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap in and give 2024 XXL Freshman class a listen

Topics discussed: 1.What is the next generation bringing to the game?

  1. XXL Freshman freestyles
  2. Is there a star among the group?

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05 Jun 2023No Bars Off - Method Man! Still Got It on 101 Razors!00:17:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Method Man, his recent feature run and his fire appearance on 101 Razors.

Topics discussed:

  1. The evolution of Method Man's career and his pen
  2. His recent run of bar heavy features
  3. Staying relevant in a "young man's" game

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06 May 2023No Bars Off - First Time Reaction - Dame Dollaz - "Heaven or Hell Freestyle"00:15:21

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their first time reaction to Dame Dollaz and his "Heaven or Hell" Freestyle

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Did Drake Redeem Himself with The Taylor Made Freestyle00:33:48

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss Drake's Taylor Made Freestyle, the latest entry in his battle with Kendrick Lamar.

Topics discussed:

  1. The brilliance of the unexpected pep talk-like approach Drake took
  2. Was the AI use a good play or a reach?
  3. Is the Taylor Made Freestyle a better effort than Push Ups?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Kendrick Lamar's "Auntie Diaries"00:29:11

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Kendrick and his family dynamics on his new song "Auntie Diaries"

Topics discussed:

  1. Kendrick Lamar
  2. Auntie Diaries and the new project Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers
  3. His return from a 5-year hiatus

Links mentioned in this episode:

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16 Apr 2024No Bars Off - Did Cam'ron Body This Verse?00:26:58

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Cam'ron's set off Rocafella appearance on the team inspired joint "The R.O.C."

Topics discussed:

  1. Was Cam's verse underrated?
  2. His career evolution from rapper to superstar podcast host.
  3. The makings of the move to Rocafella

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22 Oct 2021No Bars Off: Don't Sleep on Black Rob00:19:00

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown salute the late, great Black Rob and his contributions to the Bad Boy catalog.

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

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24 Oct 2022No Bars Off - Taste Test Edition 100:21:28

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a behind the scenes look at what a planning session looks like when considering verses for the show.

Topics discussed:

  1. The Most Beautifullest Thing in this World - Keith Murray
  2. In A Minute - Lil Baby

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17 Feb 2023No Bars Off - Lady London Is A Barbarian00:24:20

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Lady London and her #LemonPepperWet freestyle from her latest project.

Topics discussed:

  1. Lady London and her current place in the game
  2. Her ability to write with intention
  3. What's next?

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25 Apr 2022No Bars Off - Why We Say Biggie's Still The GOAT

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the Notorious B.I.G. and his lasting impact on the hip-hop culture.

Topics discussed: 1.Biggie

  1. Life After Death
  2. GOAT conversation

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Hov Spoke To God On This One00:28:04

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down Hov's street tales and his conversation with God on his classic "Where I'm From"

Topics discussed:

  1. Jay-Z
  2. His conversation with God
  3. The clarity of the pictures he paints

Links mentioned in this episode:

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09 Mar 2023No Bars Off - This De La Soul Verse Is Relevant Today00:26:28

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss De La Soul and their impact on the entire hip-hop landscape

Topics discussed:

  1. R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove - gone too soon
  2. How De La Soul raised an entire generation
  3. The Native Tongues movement and their impact

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11 Apr 2023No Bars Off - Kendrick Lamar's "Count Me Out" Is Gospel To Us00:41:49

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown go to church and breakdown the gospel that is Kendrick Lamar's "Count Me Out".

Topics discussed:

  1. Kendrick's transparency and the baring of his soul on this record
  2. The song's crescendo-building transition from self-doubt to motivation and praise.
  3. What it is that makes these words/feelings so relatable to us.

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Benny The Butcher and J. Cole: Collab Of the Year?

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown pick apart the flawless flows and imagery provided by Benny The Butcher and J. Cole on their collab smash "Johnny P's Caddy"

Topics discussed: Benny The Butcher J. Cole Griselda Johnny P's Caddy

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28 Mar 2023No Bars Off - Skyzoo AKA Franklin Saint Joins Us At His Restaurant01:17:21

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down with Skyzoo at his restaurant, The Burger Bistro ATL, and talk about his latest project, The Mind Of A Saint.

Topics discussed:

  1. The early grind days of the rap game
  2. His latest project, The Mind Of A Saint, an ode to the Snowfall TV show.
  3. The choice to embody Franklin Saint and his character from an introspective angle

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPtFuaZrr5o

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

24 Oct 2022No Bars Off - This Eminem verse is UNDENIABLE!!00:29:38

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Eminem and his cemented status as of one of hip-hop's greats!

Topics discussed:

  1. Addressing the obvious race issue with Eminem and his skills
  2. Poking holes in the usual "he doesn't say anything" theory
  3. His otherworldly apprearance on "Medicine Man" from Dr. Dre's Compton project

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - The Emergence of Kendrick Lamar

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap into K. Dot and his arrival on the hip-hop scene.

Topics discussed: Kendrick Lamar TDE Rigamortis

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Torae Talks New Music, Ghostwriting and Dealing With Loss01:20:58

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown with long time friend and brother, Torae, and just chop it up. We dedicate this episode to Tor's recently transitioned spouse, Kimberly Durham-Carr.

Topics discussed:

  1. Releasing new music, "The Bubble Chip", after a long hiatus
  2. Penning hits for other artists and then interviewing them
  3. Dealing with the tragic loss of his spouse

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22 Nov 2022No Bars Off - Hate Us Now! The best verses on Nas' KD III00:42:25

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Nas' latest project, KD III, and his status as rap legend

Topics discussed:

  1. Beef and First Time
  2. Nas' growth as an artist
  3. Is KD III better than KD II?

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21 Jul 2022No Bars Off - J. Cole Brings a "Stick" to "London"00:30:19

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover J. Cole's otherworldly appearances on Dreamville's "Stick" and Bia's "London"

Topics discussed:

  1. J. Cole
  2. London
  3. Stick

Links mentioned in this episode:

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31 Oct 2023No Bars Off - How Does He Keep Doing This? Andre 3000 Is Not Human!00:30:51

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Andre 3000 and his un-human like cameo appearance on Killer Mike's "Scientists & Engineers" from his latest release "MICHAEL"

Topics discussed:

  1. Is Andre 3000 an alien? No, like seriously ...lol
  2. 3 Stacks' uncanny ability to find flow pockets and his mastery of English language semantics
  3. Does his lack of solo projects keep him out of the GOAT discussion?

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22 Jul 2022No Bars Off - Can Lil Wayne Body A Preemo Beat?00:18:13

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown take a light dive into Lil Wayne's verse on "The Root Of All" from Preemo's new collaborative EP "Hip-Hop: Vol. 1. The No Bars Off crew introduces the new #TasteTest segment, where we sample songs and their worthiness of a full episode

Topics discussed:

  1. Lil Wayne and Preemo
  2. His lyrical ability
  3. Preemo's cemented status in the culture

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30 Aug 2022No Bars Off - Black Thought! That's it!00:23:16

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the legendary Black Thought and when we knew he was going to be a problem.

Topics discussed:

  1. Black Thought and the legendary Roots Crew
  2. Our introduction to him and when we became fans
  3. His cemented legacy in the game

Links mentioned in this episode:

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09 Mar 2023No Bars Off - Ransom Takes No Bars Off!00:44:51

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Ransom and the potency and relevance of his dynamic verse from his "Captions" record

Topics discussed:

  1. Ransom, Tyrant and their otherworldly flows and entendres on this record
  2. The relevance of each verse to the current matrix we live in
  3. Is Ransom a top 5 spitter?

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18 Jan 2023No Bars Off - Kxng Crooked and Joell Ortiz Vibrate Higher00:39:21

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the elevated thoughts on Vibrate Higher from Kxng Crooked and Joell Ortiz

Topics discussed: 1.The visual painted by Joell's verse

  1. Growth and gratitude as a person
  2. Rap for adults

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06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Do You Care If Drake Set Kendrick Up With False Info?00:43:14

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown keep the party going as K-Dot keeps the beef going with his response, "Meet The Grahams".

Topics discussed:

  1. Kendrick's dark, spooky sound and approach to the record
  2. The timing of the song's release - mere minutes after Drake released "Family Matters"
  3. Do we care if Drake had someone feed Kendrick false information?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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04 Dec 2022No Bars Off - Drake talks down to us all00:32:50

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk Drake's pen game and his opulent, non-regular lifestyle.

Topics discussed:

  1. Drake's undeniable way with words
  2. How regular our lives really are
  3. What NOT to get your lady for her birthday!

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYjiJ7krp0

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

22 Oct 2021No Bars Off: Did 2 Chainz body Drake? Big Amount Pt. 200:12:44

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown Drake's verse on Big Amount

Links mentioned in this episode: http://nobarsoff.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

06 Jun 2024No Bars Off - Did Drake and Ross Take Bars Off On These Diss Tracks?00:29:58

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about the beef between Drake and Rozay.

Topics discussed:

  1. The level of petty in each artist's song
  2. Being the "appetizer" beef compared to "main course" with Kendrick.
  3. Rappers taking the battle to IG

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Does Russ have the album of the year?

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Russ' new project, Chomp 2, and whether it's a candidate for album of the year

Topics discussed: Russ Atlanta hip-hop Top Of The World Chomp 2

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24 Aug 2024No Bars Off - Cyhi On The Radar Freestyle Reaction00:11:48

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their reaction to Cyhi The Prynce's freestyle appearance on On The Radar radio.

Topics discussed:

  1. Just how underrated is Cyhi?
  2. How secure his place in the game is.
  3. Is his pen game Top 5?

Links mentioned in this episode:

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - 1st Female Spitter Saluted - Che Noir

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap into the vivid verses of Che Noir, as we salute our first female MC.

Topics discussed: Che Noir Griselda

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18 Feb 2022No Bars Off - Andre 3000's Verse on Hello

This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown cover the enigmatic Andre 3000 and his heavenly flow on Erykah Badu's Hello

Topics discussed: Andre 3000 Is he the GOAT?

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