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2BELTZ2BELTZ Holiday Special 2020 – Vaccine SlimThe 2BELTZ boys are back to recap the year of 2020 with everything from COVID to Clubhouse to music that we've enjoyed throughout the year, and everything else in-between. Happy 'GET YOUR POWERS' Eve.
2020-12-201h 23
2BELTZ2BELTZ Holiday Special 2019Recapping the entire year, all of the events in pop culture and music in only the way 2BELTZ can. Happy Holidays. Follow @MeelzTV @DamnItCarlos and @RNCRADIOLIVE.
2019-12-151h 41
2BELTZEpisode 170 - T-Minus 1 (Feat. #JIMMY)One more episode until the 2BELTZ finale, and the boys are joined the the long lost third member for his last appearance on the podcast.
Meelz, Carlos, and Jimmy discuss (and run off on several tangents) the R. Kelly memes and what can we establish and fact and fiction when it comes to high-profile accusations, YNW Melly's situation, Drake vs. Kanye West when it comes to influence, and the review of Solange, DaBaby, and 2 Chainz new project.
The final half an hour of the show has the group creating a playlist for the show, which you can listen to on...
2019-03-101h 31
2BELTZEpisode 169 - Yo, That's Hard (feat. @theericglife)Two major releases in the form of Offset & Gunna, but we have so much more to tackle within the realm of hip hop in 2019 thus far.
After a break of over 100 episodes, Eric G (@theericglife)of illroots joins Meelz & Carlos back on 2BELTZ to discuss a few things in the landscape of rap including our most anticipated/wishlist of releases of the year (6:30), a slew of new acts which could break out in 2019 (21:09), and the albums that have released.
This week's releases we talk about Cardi B's new single with Bruno Mars (46:41), Kehlani's beautiful project 'While We Wait' (48:03), the drip...
2019-02-241h 40
2BELTZEpisode 168 - Double Date (Feat. @YoAdriBaby & @samgrewyon)From the infamous Episode 6 to Episode 168, how far have we come.
Before Valentine's Day, the boys of 2BELTZ Podcast are joined by their lovely other halves, Adrienne & Samantha to run through the last two weeks in pop culture, if that's what it's still called. The quartet discuss 21 Savage's possible deportation via ICE, hip hop's hypocrtical stance with the Super Bowl, a full Festival SZN recommendation, and our review of two major releases from Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y "2009" and Ariana Grande's "thank u next".
Three more episodes to follow!
2019-02-101h 36
2BELTZEpisode 167 - Ban J. Cole Debates (Feat. JIMMY)As we tick down closer to March 15th, the episodes just keep turning up.
JIMMY joins the boys once again on Episode 167 to talk Soulja Boy, Teanna Trump's video drop, the conversation around Ariana Grande's "7 Rings", J. Cole's "Middle Child", Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie, and of course the main event, Future's new album The WIZRD.
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2019-01-271h 43
2BELTZEpisode 166 - Future's Reign**Editor's Note: There are audio issues within the last 10 minutes of the podcast. Tried clean it up as much as possible. We apologize.
We've reached the final frontier of 2BELTZ.
On Episode 166 we talk about our decision to put a bow on the podcast and when exactly will we be wrapping things up (it's early in the episode). We also talk about Surviving R. Kelly, new music from Chris Brown, Bhad Bhabie, Kehlani, + more, and how Future will go down in history when it's all said and done after viewing his documentary The WIZRD.
2019-01-131h 13
2BELTZEpisode 165 - This Year Was A Lot (Feat. DoubleDuzIt)This year was a lot. A lot of content. A lot of music. A lot of things to talk about.
RCA Records A&R Derrick Aroh (@DoubleDuzIt)joins us once again for our year-end episode to discuss all the happenings in 2018. Derrick recounts his 2018 which included the signing of BROCKHAMPTON — which subsequently led to a #1 album, and the signing of Donald Glover — which subsequently led to a #1 single with "This Is America".
We also talk the albums released this year from both veterans and newcomers, the state of hip hop and R&B at the moment and who will be the...
2018-12-231h 38
2BELTZEpisode 164 - R&C (Rhythm & Crack)The music has officially stopped for 2018, but that doesn't mean the conversation has.
Episode 164 is the first episode this season without Meelz & Carlos reviewing new music, but the industry has provided enough moments for discussions to be had. The two discuss the debate of who is the true king of R&B, Janet Jackson being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cardi B & Offset breaking up, The GRAMMY nominations are out, who's right & wrong in this Kodak Black/Ebro In The Morning discussion, and of course the next chapter of the long battle between Kanye West & Drake.
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2018-12-161h 09
2BELTZEpisode 163 - Super ViolateThis one's a long one, as we've got plenty to talk about between music and everything outside of the studio.Episode 163 of the 2BELTZ Podcast covers three major topics:First, there's a ton of new music out there. We talk new music from Lil Baby, ASAP Rocky, DIPSET, the Skrillex remix to "SICKO MODE", Jaden Smith, Earl Sweatshirt, KEY! & Kenny Beats, PeeWee Longway & a lot more (including Carlos' BIG CHUNE OF THE WEEK). (Skip to 00:13:20)Secondly, this week's major release is Meek Mill's Championships album where we talk on just the overall tenacity of Meek Mill...
2018-12-091h 43
2BELTZEpisode 162 - So Much Music, So Little GRAMMYsIs this finally the year The GRAMMYs acknowledge trailblazers like Travis Scott, Future, and Young Thug? The Grammy Whisperer returns and with 2 weeks until the nominees are announces, Meelz gets busy throwing out some major names who could receive noms.
Questions aside, Episode 162 of the 2BELTZ Podcast features Meelz and Carlos talking briefly about the untimely passing of Kim Porter, Jill Scott's microphone escapades, Migos' viral Carpool Karaoke, and of course music.
New albums from Mariah Carey, City Girls, Anderson.Paak, Mike Will Made It, as well as new music from Normani, Starboy, Ari Lennox,Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and more.
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2018-11-181h 29
2BELTZEpisode 161 - Juelz Thantana (Feat. #JIMMY)Dipthet is back.
On Episode 161, we're joined by our friend Jimmy to talk about the week in music releases and week in music news.
This week we talk the return of Dipset with the new single "Sauce Boyz" and ask which member of Dipset has had the best post-peak Dipset career. We also talk new music from Earl Sweatshirt, Metro Boomin, Takeoff, H.E.R, Vince Staples, Swizz Beatz, City Girls, Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd & more.
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2018-11-111h 25
2BELTZEpisode 160 - 👻 BOO BELTZ 👻Welcome to the Halloween edition of 2BELTZ, called Boo Beltz.
On this episode, we talk briefly about our memories of Halloween and if we plan to dress up as anything (spoiler alert: we won't).
This week, we also talk about the upcoming solo album from Takeoff called 'The Last Rocket', XXXTentacion being scum from the grave, Drake and Pusha T's never-ending beef, Cardi B's new single "Money".
Also, new singles from Tee Grizzley, Teyana Taylor, Rich The Kid, Normani & Calvin Harris as well as new albums from Tory Lanez, Shy Glizzy, Amerie, & more. We also start the 2BELTZ Tag Team...
2018-10-281h 26
2BELTZEpisode 159 - Birds In The Trap Sing Usher RaymondIt's been a stacked couple weeks in music, and 2BELTZ Podcast runs through it.
Drake and Bad Bunny decide to step over to the reggaeton side of things, Ella Mai finally drops her highly anticipated debut album, Usher & Zaytoven shock the world with a new offering, Gunna and Lil Baby become the prodigal duo of YSL, Lil Pump and Lil Uzi make wonderful multi-colored dread music together, and Quavo might have his first ever misstep in music. We review it all on this latest episode of the 2BELTZ Podcast.
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2018-10-141h 26
2BELTZEpisode 158 - And The F Is For Phenomenal (Feat. Jah Billz)Episode 158!
This week Meelz and Carlos are joined by Jah Billz, who talks to 2BELTZ about his latest songs as well as the current climate for being a new artist in 2018 with streaming becoming dominant, as opposed to the blogroll looks of the days in the past.
We also talk about the major controversy surrounding Jacquees/Ella Mai's "Trip"single, Kanye West's continuation of his problematic press run, Maroon 5 performing at the Super Bowl, and reviews of new music from Young Thug ('On The Rvn'), French Montana & Drake "No Stylist", Juicy J and Travis Scott, Lupe Fiasco ('DROGAS Wave'), Lil...
2018-09-301h 17
2BELTZEpisode 157 - Moe 6lack6lack's East Atlanta Love Letter is an album of the year contender? Meelz thinks so.
Episode 157 is one that's packed due to the major events over the last two weeks including unfortunate deaths, unfortunate beefs, and the end of the 'Back to Back' era once and for all. We talk about it all and dive through it all on the latest episode of 2BELTZ.
We also run through new music releases from 6lack, Noname, Kanye West & Lil Pump, Mariah Carey, & more.
Listen to @DamnItCarlos & @silyblacknyc remix of Kanye West & Lil Pump's "I Love It" here: https://soundcloud.com/djsilkyblack/donda
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2018-09-161h 34
2BELTZEpisode 155 - The Dynasty: Slime La FamiliaEpisode 155 of the 2BELTZ Podcast and we've stacked up a bunch of new topics to talk about this week.
Travis Scott has struck gold — literally, with ASTROWORLD, with one of the savviest marketing techniques ever that could push him to platinum in no-time. We also revisit DatPiff's list of the seven most successful mixtapes to be featured on the website, as well as a season of tours that has opened up and why Teyana Taylor is now headlining what was Jeremih's tour.
In new music, projects from Trippie Redd, a triple single from Quavo, Bryson Tiller's return on Tory Lanez ne...
2018-08-191h 22
2BELTZEpisode 153 - The PinkterventionIt's time we had a dialogue about Nicki Minaj.
Meelz and Carlos rev up the latest episode of 2BELTZ to talk about several topics including Rihanna's upcoming dancehall album and the lack of international chunes in the US, Travis Scott's upcoming Astroworld project, Drake's "In My Feelings" goes number one and who owes who what, review of new music from Wiz Khalifa, The Internet, Popcaan and more, and finally a long dialogue about the current era of Nicki Minaj and where are we going.
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2018-07-221h 26
2BELTZEpisode 152 - The 25 Laws Of DrakeTwo major releases dropped this week and 2BELTZ is here for it.
@MeelzTV and @DamnItCarlos focus on the releases over the next week. We talk the validity of remixes in 2018 in light of the "Boo'd Up (Remix)" (9:17), Carlos and Meelz runs down mixtapes and singles from Lil Yachty, Yung Bans, 03 Greedo, Young M.A. (15:32), Meek Mill's return with 'Legends of the Summer' (28:20), our love for Future's Beast Mode 2 and revisiting original Beast Mode (31:30), Teyana Taylor's KTSE (43:00), Ty Dolla Sign's star and features over the last number of weeks (46:30), our full length review on Drake's Scorpion (53:20).
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2018-07-081h 33
2BELTZEpisode 151 - Back From WyomingEpisode 151 and we've got a lot to catch up on. This episode we're talking about albums we've missed, episodes that have been flagged, and music that we're listening to.
Major topics? We've got five (at the time four) GOOD Music albums to review, the extravagant lifestyle soundtrack of The Carters, and the death of XXXTentacion.
Also, we have also joined the RNC RADIO Network featuring a slew of podcasts you can find here @rncradiolive. Please follow the Soundcloud and Twitter @RNCRADIO Live.
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2018-06-242h 01
2BELTZEpisode 150 - 2BELTZ 150INITIAL UPLOAD FLAGGED**
Episode 150 is here. It's the final episode of the season. and it starts with a bang. The long promised extended version of our intro is here which is 100% appropriate for our 150th show.
We talk about reaching to Episode 150 and the work we put in throughout this season to get here. We also talk Beyonce at Coachella, Drake's new album Sssssscorpion, Kanye West's new album, and Kendrick Lamar wins a Pulitzer Prize.
Thank you for tuning in to the last 150 episodes.
2018-04-261h 10
2BELTZEpisode 147 - S.O.S (Slippin' On Semen)Episode 147 makes us wonder how the hell did we get here. With each week as we tick further to the end of Season 3 of 2BELTZ, we get more and more of the year's anticipated releases revealed and this week is jam-packed with music news.
This week we talk the announcement of Cardi B's album 'Invasion of Privacy' due this Friday (April 6th) and the polarizing response to her new single "Be Careful". There was also a surprise release from The Weeknd called 'My Dear Melancholy,' an EP full of sad tunes about recent relationships and break ups.
We also...
2018-04-011h 05
2BELTZEpisode 146 - The Food Episode (Feat. @JonP718)Episode 146 of the podcast is our long long LONG delayed food episode, featuring The Chef himself @JonP718. We talk fast food, we talk brunch, we talk international dishes, we talk experiences working with food -- everything under the sun.
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2018-03-251h 02
2BELTZEpisode 145 - 3 Years, 2BELTZ (Feat. #JIMMY)Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last three years of 2BELTZ. It's been a pleasure.
On Episode 145, we talk about the DJ Envy/Desus & Mero situation, Kanye West flying all his friends to Wyoming to finish an album, Lil Dicky's strategy of great sounding music to control radio, we run through one of the Drake brackets live on the air. Also new music from XXXTentacion, Rich Homie Quan, & more.
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2018-03-181h 06
2BELTZEpisode 144 - 24K AppropriationEpisode 144 and somehow Bruno Mars managed to tear down the internet over a discussion about whether he's appropriating black music or not. We dead that noise pretty quickly.
But this episode also features us talking about: Is freestyling important in the music industry today?, Apple Music's list of 20 most streamed women in honor of International Women's Day, and a whole bunch of music including new projects from Tory Lanez, Lil Yachty, Jeremih, and new songs from Vince Staples, DJ Khaled/JAY Z/Beyonce/Future, Sango, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Azealia Banks & more.
We're almost three years old, and our three year...
2018-03-111h 02
2BELTZEpisode 143 - The League Of Extraordinary Problematic N*ggas 2 (Feat. @TheRealWize)Episode 143 features none other than the founder of ICN (Indie Creative Network - icn.dj) Wize Grazette (@TheRealWize). We talk with him about founding this Digital Media Platform for people of color and producing podcasts and what makes a good podcast.
We also talk about the triple single release provided by Rae Sremmurd, SZA hating her CTRL album, Future's new stray release, and we examine the recent success of Kodak Black, Youngboy Never Broke Again, and Tekashi69 and judge whether the art should be judged as problematic if the art they create is.
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2018-03-0459 min
2BELTZEpisode 142 - Sh*t We HateEpisode 142 takes a break from music, and we sit down and catch up about how we feel about this third season of 2BELTZ thus far. We also go down a long laundry list of things we hate which may or may not include: Old people, oranges, Rollercoasters, McDonalds, White children, Internet personas, and more.
Find out how not to piss us off, this week on 2BELTZ.
2018-02-251h 00
2BELTZEpisode 135 - Wop'nberryThe first episode of 2018, and it's a couple days early!
Episode 135 focuses on everything we're looking forward to in 2018, whether it be from a personal standpoint or things that are dropping or coming out. We're highly excited about video games, albums, money, and maybe even a 2BELTZ pop-up in the future?
Thank you for continuing to listen. Make sure to share the podcast.
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2018-01-041h 15
2BELTZ2BELTZ Plays Pokemon 4 - PokeCocaine (Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Review)A special holiday treat for those who bother to care about us having a conversation about Pokemon. Enjoy! We'll see you guys in 2018.
2017-12-3129 min
2BELTZEpisode 131 - The Grammys aka "Here! Always Asking For Somethin!" (Feat. @FunnyJulius)Tons and tons of your favorite black people are nominated for GRAMMYs. Is this the GRAMMYs getting closer to the culture or a delayed "ugh! here you go!"
Episode 131 of the 2BELTZ Podcast features none other than literally the septuple threat known as @FunnyJulius, who you can most recently catch on the latest episode of #AppropriateCulture. Along with talking to him about his 2017, we touch on the GRAMMYs, Ryan Leslie's laptop situation and our conspiracy theory on what really happened to it, Ma$e and Cam'ron's post-turkey day beef, and this week in new music including our review on Miguel's...
2017-12-031h 00
2BELTZEpisode 130 - Your Brain On Jaden SmithIt's the Thanksgiving episode of the 2BELTZ Podcast...where for some reason we end up talking about Christmas towards the end.
With that said, Episode 130 features us breaking down the do's and donts of Thanksgiving whether you're a guest or host.
We also talk the latest music this week including Jaden Smith's 'SYRE' (kaboom!) and new music from Kamaiyah, Tory Lanez, The Diplomats, Miguel, 6LACK, Lil Uzi Vert and more. We also talk RIP Lil Peep, Migos allegedly jumping XXX, and Meelzstradamus previews upcoming Grammy nominations.
2017-11-191h 08
2BELTZEpisode 127 - Men Lie, Women Lie, Streams Lie (Feat. @OGJOHNNY5)Men lie, women lie, streams lie.
This week on the 2BELTZ Podcast we welcome back Justin Davis (@OGJOHNNY5) who catches us up on his 2017 as well as talks about helping write a segment featuring Wale on WWE television.
We also dive into a myriad of topics including:
- Who's to blame in this Lil B/A Boogie & PNB Rock situation?
- Drake not submitting 'More Life' for The GRAMMYs
- Why Billboard's new streaming rule is a gift & curse for urban music
- New Music: Migos/Cardi B/Nicki Minaj, Big K.R.I.T, Majid Jordan, and Ty Dolla $...
2017-10-291h 16
2BELTZ2BELTZ! Live From Prospect ParkThis is an update on our life, as we travel through Prospect Park. 2BELTZ Season 3 coming...? Mad naturery.
2017-09-2416 min
2BELTZEpisode 125 - Shenae's True Hollywood Stories (Feat. @ShenaeCurry)The illustrious Shenae Curry joins us in the studio for Episode 125 (our season finale?!) to spend some time relaying her journey from high school transfer student to influencer, creative and a
We talk about how she and Carlos know each other from the high school days which includes a story about rapper Charles Hamilton, working and interning respectively at The Source, KarmaLoop, blogging for Deal With No Deal and meeting hip hop's biggest names before they became superstars, growing up West Indian, and becoming a host despite being incredibly shy.
We also talk a little bit about the VMAs, Insecure...
2017-09-031h 02
2BELTZEpisode 123 - 2BELTZ Vs. Random Acts Of Podcast (Feat. @ampaveli)It's a long time coming, but we've linked up with @ampaveli of the @raopodcast for Episode 123.
We discuss whether or not Amp is truly from NYC, his thoughts on Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" and we run through the latest records of the week including new music from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Tay K and Wiz Khalifa -- as well as new full length projects from Kodak Black, Peewee Longway, Dave East, A$AP Ferg and Moneybagg Yo.
Also, Summerslam talk towards the end.
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And make sure...
2017-08-191h 11
2BELTZEpisode 118 - 50 Days To LiveNeed a tour to go to for the summer? 2BELTZ are your tour guide for all the big name tours this summer.
Also, Soundcloud has 50 days to live (until it was saved by Chance the Rapper).
2017-07-1658 min
2BELTZEpisode 116 - HOV 444: The Death of JAY-Z (Feat. @Copastetik)A masterclass in business and relationships, all at the expense of the man previously known as JAY-Z.
On Episode 116, Cris Copastetik (@Copastetik) joins us to break down JAY-Z's latest album 4:44 in probably one of the best album breakdowns we've done, exploring the lyrics, evolution and psyche of Hov (37:00).
Throughout the beginning of the episode we also discuss Cop's beginnings and founding 'Deal With No Deal' and the impact that it had. We also touch on the fights during BET Award weekend, Chance The Rapper slowly becoming the villain, and Migos' momentum leading to Culture II.
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2017-07-021h 05
2BELTZEpisode 114 - A Fucking Bop, NiggaWe've got a pretty jam-packed episode of 2BELTZ this week, with a lot of music releases and a pretty eventful week of music news.
This week we talk on: JAY Z's tweets, Tinashe getting torched on social media, XXL Freshmen list, Roscoe Dash being outed as a Lyft Driver, a post-JR Smith World Champion world.
Music wise, we speak on Rich The Kid's Rich Forever 3, H.E.R. Vol 2, DJ Khaled/Bryson Tiller/Rihanna's "Wild Thoughts", 2 Chainz's Pretty Girls Like Trap Music and Young Thug's "Beautiful Thugger Girls". Hilarious episode.
2017-06-181h 09
2BELTZ2BELTZ 1 On 1 - 002 - Kadeem Fletcher"I'm just an individual. I just use my mind to create things and to bring things to life. Simply that." A humble, yet informative introduction.
The second installment of the 2BELTZ 1 on 1 series features Kadeem Fletcher, the Trinidad-born and Brooklyn-bred creative just hours before his graduation. We talked heavily about his journey, decisions, setbacks and accomplishments through his days at NYU to the launch of ILS Mag and most currently his endeavors expanding 'Digital Madrid'.
Well worth the listen in one of our best interviews yet.
2017-05-3150 min
2BELTZEpisode 109 - Cardi B For Mayor...who knows? Anything's possible.
This week on 2BELTZ we talk about how GQ is trying to get us to shave our junk for the summer, the introverted trials of Frank Ocean, Murder Inc's revival and new music from Bryson Tiller, Quavo, & more.
2017-05-1452 min
2BELTZEpisode 108 - 2BELTZ vs. The Sunday 4CAST (@feat. @noslenisnelson @uglynewyork)The best of New York collides on one podcast. Episode 108 features two-thirds of The Sunday 4CAST (@thefourcast) Nelson (@noslenisnelson) and Rob (@uglynewyork)in our first-ever feature by another podcast. History.
We talk about the success of their own podcast The Sunday 4CAST and the bubbling success of The Bronx. We also discuss the old head vs. youth debate between Joe Budden and Lil Yachty, the insanity of Chris Brown, and give our predictions for Song of the Summer.
Tune into The Sunday 4CAST as the prep for the season finale and follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Sunday4...
2017-05-071h 00
2BELTZEpisode 104 - New York Needs New StarsWe have a problem New York, we need new stars.
This week on the 2BELTZ podcast, we run through a slew of music releases including Cam'Ron's questionable new single, Kendrick Lamar's pump fake, Wale's new Travis Scott collaboration and more. We also discuss at length Joey Bada$$'s new "ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$" album and the problem with the lack of stars in New York.
2017-04-091h 04
2BELTZ2BELTZ 1 On 1 - 001 - Su Yung, Professional WrestlerIn our inaugural episode off 2BELTZ 1 On 1, Meelz interviews Su Yung before she gears up for her insane Wrestlemania weekend. The two speak about Su Yung's wrestling fandom going up, her initial stint with the WWE and her latest Performance Center tryout, how SHINE has helped her immensely with her career, and her relationship with WWE's Rich Swann.
You can also find out where she's going to be in Orlando all weekend for Mania festivities.
2017-03-2740 min
2BELTZEpisode 102 - Now That's What I Call Drake Vol. 1(Feat. #JIMMY)Episode 102 is about More Life, featuring recurring character JIMMY.
This week's episode of 2BELTZ centers around the highly anticipated release of Drake's More Life. We talk about everything from the track listing, influences, comparison to XXXTenacion's "Look At Me" track, and whether or not More Life is good.
We also briefly talk about Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album. Great episode.
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2017-03-2659 min
2BELTZEpisode 101 - 2BELTZ Tour Llif3It feels so gooooood to be back.
We're back off of a five week hiatus of the podcast to drop more gems and jewels, and this episode runs through everything we missed over the last couple of weeks including the double releases of Future (FUTURE & HNDRXX), Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma's battle of wits, Get Out (spoiler alerts ahead if you haven't seen it by now), and our review of Rick Ross' Rather You Than Me album.
Also, an update on shirts.
2017-03-191h 03
2BELTZ2BELTZ Bonus - Wrestling with WreckaAn extra couple minutes of us introducing Wrecka to what wrestling has been over the last 15 years, and current wrestling talk including Wrestlemania 33.
2017-02-1249 min
2BELTZEpisode 98 - America Needs CULTURE (Feat. @LifeWithJRDN)This week on 2BELTZ, we're joined by the host of the podcast #DatingInNYC podcast, Jordan (@LifewithJRDN) to run through the inspiration of her podcast and how the dating scene is in 2017.
We also run through Trump talk, The Timbs Report, Chrisette Michele's dumb decisions and review the latest releases from Migos (CULTURE) and Kehlani (SweetSexySavage).
Follow the Dating in NYC podcast at: @LifewithJRDN on Twitter and Soundcloud.
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2017-01-2956 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Plays Pokemon - 003 - Sun & Moon Review / The Best GensNot always here when you call, but always on time. Long-awaited third episode of 2BELTZ Plays Pokemon featuring our review of Sun & Moon. It's pro's, it's cons, and if it's worth recommending to your friends.
Also we talk about our favorite gens. Enjoy!
2017-01-2836 min
2BELTZEpisode 91 - J Cole Burns Down TwitterEvery time J. Cole releases an album, the civil war on Twitter erupts and we briefly touch on that in Episode 91 of the 2BELTZ podcast.
Along with that, we hit the death of Fidel Castro and explore Carlos' unwavering nationalism, Jeremih's body doubles, Kanye West's meltdown over the last few weeks, and more.
The music reviews (skip to 37:30) touches on latest projects from The Weeknd, Childish Gambino, John Legend, Smoke DZA & Pete Rock, Curren$y, YG, Kehlani, Run The Jewels, The LOX, Amir Obe, and J. Cole's upcoming album.
2016-12-041h 15
2BELTZ2BELTZ Plays Pokemon - 002 - Sun & Moon (Part 1)No more than 12 hours after getting the game, 2BELTZ breaks down their first thoughts of the new Pokemon game - Sun & Moon.
2016-11-1924 min
2BELTZEpisode 88 - Four Years As The BlacksWe're doom. We're screwed. Episode 88 of the 2BELTZ touches on Donald Trump becoming President Elect, our hilarious jokes about it, and what does it mean for the future of the United States?
We also touch on the internet sensations featuring penguins and mannequins, Chappelle hosting SNL and new music from Childish Gambino, A Tribe Called Quest and more.
2016-11-1348 min
2BELTZEpisode 87 - The Cassie EffectThis week's episode of 2BELTZ runs through the beef/queef between Yachty & Soulja Boy, Frank Ocean's physical copies of Blonde, Lil Wayne not understanding black lives matter, country music fans hating on Beyonce, Juju On That Beat, and a new sponsor from a popular west coast artists.
We also review new projects from A$AP Mob, Tinashe, Alicia Keys, and Big Sean.
2016-11-0645 min
2BELTZEpisode 81 - Beefs Are QueefsBeefs are BS, and here's why. This week on 2BELTZ we talk about the Meek Mill/Game beef, terrorism in the city, The Weeknd returning with Starboy, Max B coming home, and new music from Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign.
RIP Shawty Lo.
2016-09-2554 min
2BELTZEpisode 80 - Pandora DreamcastEpisode 80 of the 2BELTZ podcast breaks down the Kid Cudi and Kanye West feud and why beefs don't necessarily matter anymore, the Stream Wars continue with Pandora entering as the Sega Dreamcast of streaming wars, Mac Miller's latest release The Divine Feminine and why he could be considered Top 5 white rapper of all time, and Usher's Hard II Love which was...just indeed that?
Also, bonus wrestling talk for the nerds out here.
2016-09-181h 21
2BELTZEpisode 79 - M. BirdmanOnly the diabolical tandem of Birdman and M. Bison can stop Lil Wayne from releasing any further albums.
Episode 79 of the 2BELTZ Podcast touches on: Desiigner & Bobby Shmurda's updates with the law, Kanye West revealing the new GOOD Music, Jeezy returning with Trap or Die 3, Diddy still being rich as hell, Lil Wayne's retirement and a surprising intro about the perils of sending dick pics.
We also touch on new music from Post Malone/Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Ye Ali, Rich The Kid, Lajan Slim, K. Roosevelt and more.
2016-09-111h 01
2BELTZEpisode 77 - Young StrapavelliEpisode 77 of the 2BELTZ Podcast, and we're breaking down this week in music with also a live recap of Summerslam/NXT Takeover.
This week we talk:
- "Triple Medal" Melo becoming the most decorated USA basketball olympian. Knicks Championship Confirmed.
- French Montana's MC4 getting sold, despite being pushed back
- Kanye West balances on a giant nimbus for his Saint Pablo Tour
- Drake re-ignites Meek Mill beef during tour stop in Philly
- Frank Ocean's blonde album changes industry rules during the #StreamingWars
- Songs of the Summer and how Young M.A. may have swiped the fourth...
2016-08-281h 13
2BELTZEpisode 74 - Frank Ocean Lied 2Episode 74, and along with it being the "Meelz complains about the lack of Frank Ocean" episode, it's also the "The internet makes everyone washed" episode, and simultaneously the 2 CHAINZ for 2BELTZ episode.
This week, albums were supposed to come out, they didn't, one of us is distraught -- we'll let you guess which one of us is. Here's the rundown for this week's episode.
- Frank Ocean and Travis Scott are absent on August 5th's Music Friday
- Kanye West wants Tidal and Apple to stop this East Coast / West Coast beef
- Instagram pulls off the pettiest move of...
2016-08-071h 05
2BELTZEpisode 72 - Majin Savage & Metro BabidiHilarious episode this week, from top to bottom.
2BELTZ returns with episode 72, and we get into roughly two weeks of news and music that we're surprised we were able to jam into a bit over an hour. This week we discuss:
- Kim K proves it's definitely more attractive when you hold it down, by releasing the Taylor Swift tapes
- Selena Gomez throws herself out there and catches the mean Twitter fade
- Melania Trump does her Googles with her RNC Speech
- Brandy wants off her label, and her label pretty much says "you're washed"
- A$AP...
2016-07-241h 05
2BELTZEpisode 71 - The Pokemon Glo Up (Feat. Julian Stephen)Another guest welcomed to the podcast for episode 71, and it's rapper/actor/director/Pokemon Go enthusiast, Julian Stephen.
Taking a break from reviewing all major projects that have dropped this week, we decide to go in-depth with Julian Stephen from the start of his rapping to where he's at now. We touch on past projects, collaborations (one with a early Travis Scott), the consumption of music, and more.
This episode also includes a PREVIEW of one of his forthcoming records "Makaveli", which you're only going to hear on 2BELTZ. World premiere wor-wor-wor-wor-world premiere.
Throughout the show we also briefly touch...
2016-07-171h 14
2BELTZEpisode 70 - Mac n' Cheetos America (Feat. leslie)It's a shaky week for America, but like you can be sure that morning will come, 2BELTZ drops another new episode, featuring special guest (and birthday girl) leslie.
This week, Meelz starts things off with his vocal comments about the murders that have happened this week and the angst in America that is the result. This week on the agenda we talk about:
- Mac and Cheetos and other incredibly stupid/innovative fast food options we've had over the years
- Kevin Durant moves to Golden State, D. Wade goes to Chicago, and other Free Agency madness
- Pokemon GO...
2016-07-101h 10
2BELTZEpisode 69 - The Black Album Episode (Feat. @JonP718)We're back with episode 69, and we've got one of our favorite guests in the building, the always-problematic Jon P. We all break down numerous subjects this week including:
- BET Awards actually getting it right
- Desiigner's New English mixtape, and how there's some shit on there
- Justin Timberlake's problematic comments and the different perceptions of his words
- Kanye West's massive timeless art orgy with "Famous" video
- Chris Brown / Bhris Brown still being on brand
- Iggy Azalea & Nick Young breaking it up
- Joe Budden dissing Drake, Meek Mill, and JAY Z for some reason
and...
2016-07-031h 27
2BELTZEpisode 68 - When Keeping It Tumblr Goes WrongNote; Apologies for the sound, still working on getting used to these new mics. Please, take our stickers.
This week on the 2BELTZ Podcast, we talk about living in this post-JR Smith is World Champion of Basketball world including how it inspired the Brexit, apparently. Also on the menu:
- Chris Brown whoops another person's ass
- How plausible it is for Gucci Mane to be a clone?
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie and childhood
- Ian Connor gets rocked by ASAP Bari & the whole culture texts Theophilus London
- PartyNextDoor unveiling "Come & See Me" on Snapchat with Kylie...
2016-06-261h 20
2BELTZEpisode 66 - Passive Aggressive Millennial BeefNote; This is a learning process will be said at least 50x through this podcast.
This week on the 2BELTZ podcast we have some new equipment that we're testing out to take the podcast outside of the studio and into some new places, so bear with us for any technical difficulties or people happening to wander into the room.
This week episode were talk about the feeling behind being blocked and blocking people, the festival fiascos over the weekend at Summer Jam/Governor's Ball/Roots Picnic, Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa not being friends anymore, Kanye West revealing Cruel Winter...
2016-06-121h 12
2BELTZEpisode 65 - 2BELTZ vs. her sweat 2 (feat. @adelleplaton @missjournalism)So nice we had to do it twice!
After the incredible response to the first visit (Episode 33), we've got the ladies of her sweat, Adelle & Niki, in the studio for Episode 65 in an episode of new beginnings.
With Niki leaving NYC to head back home, Adelle joining the podcast game with her Billboard Podcast Ballin Out, Carlos graduating from college and Meelz waving the WrassleRap flag, it's a celebration for everyone.
This week's episode we touch on baby snatchin' gorillas and who should be held accountable, numerous hip hop concerts being cancelled in the wake of the Irving Plaza shooting...
2016-06-051h 01
2BELTZEpisode 64 - Gucci Free WeekendThe Nintendo 64 episode of 2BELTZ!
With the weather finally peaking over the 90 degree threshold, hip hop doesn't know how to act. Gucci Mane is free from prison and the rap world reacts to his new record "First Day Out The Feds", JAY Z puts aside his Terror Squad beef to join Fat Joe and Remy Ma on the "All The Way Up" Remix, and an unfortunate shooting at a T.I. concert puts Troy Ave behind bars for the foreseeable future.
We also review Ariana Grande's latest LP Dangerous Woman as well as Ameriie's Drive, and make an attempt to...
2016-05-291h 09
2BELTZEpisode 63 - Spankin New Music Week (Feat. @theericglife)This week is a new thing we're trying called Spankin New Music (ode to MTV of the past, don't sue us) where we premiere new music from artist on the rise, and who better to join us than Eric G from ILLROOTS.
We talk a little to Eric about how he got into writing about music and his rise to eventually joining the ILLROOTS team, music he enjoyed as a kid and music he discovered.
We also touch on the new music from T.I. ("Dope"), Wale ("My PYT"), Travis Scott's upcoming albums, and Cam'ron & Juelz Santana reuniting like it's 2002...
2016-05-221h 09
2BELTZEpisode 62 - Everything is ProblematicFrom women to music, everything is problematic in episode 62 of the 2BELTZ Podcast.
This week we discuss the taridness of Lauryn Hill, Azealia Banks being Azealia Banks, Desiigner debuting his new video, Caityln Jenner's quest to possibly return to Bruce, and Joe Budden's beef with Drake.
As far as music goes, we run down the releases from ScHoolboy Q and Kanye West, Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa, and the dual releases of Post Malone 'August 26th' and Chance The Rapper 'Coloring Book'.
2016-05-151h 04
2BELTZEpisode 61 - Birth ControllaWe're in a new era folks, with a new logo and new energy. It feels good.
This week's 2BELTZ is dedicated to all the mother's for Mother's Day, and we kick off talking about Janet Jackson's alleged pregnancy at 50 years old and Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna expecting as well. It's a great week for love.
Caitlyn Jenner posing nude with her medals, proposing Donald Trump's vice president running mate, and the White House Correspondent's dinner is also on the non-music agenda.
In the week of music we touch on the releases of Skepta's very dope Konichiwa album, KAYTRANADA's 99.9%, JMSN's It...
2016-05-0855 min
2BELTZEpisode 59 - ILY Prince (Feat. @3rika)You will respeck our name after this guest.
On Episode 59 of the 2BELTZ Podcast we interview Erika Ramirez, (formerly of Billboard and VIBE Magazine)of her own self-created ILY Magazine to talk about her journey from moving to NYC to pursuing writing on a major scale to now committing to success under her own terms.
We talk adapting to a new place, the traumatic 777 Tour with Rihanna, her personal growth in her new journey, why she decided to quit Billboard after a number of years, and the inspiration behind ILY. She even gets us to talk a little bit about...
2016-04-241h 22
2BELTZEpisode 58 - Steph Curry With Weighted ArmorThis week on 2BELTZ Podcast we explore the terrible, terrible questions asked in the Buzzfeed Video "Black People Asking Black People Questions", the retirement of Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry & The Golden State Warriors' road to immortality.
On the music front, we explore the possible collaboration between JAY Z & Future, give our analysis on the Post Malone/Justin Bieber & Wale/Azealia Banks beefs, and gear up for a EarDrummer Summer with the announcement of SremmLife 2. We also review Domo Genesis' latest release Genesis & The-Dream's Crown Jewel album that surfaced.
ALSO: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END. BIG CLOTH TALK. It's finally...
2016-04-1755 min
2BELTZEpisode 56 - You, Kyrie, Him, & HerWhat a week in relationships, right? RIGHT?!
After all the shenanigans over the past week, 2BELTZ is officially back to break it down including the Kyrie Irving, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Kehlani saga as well as the D'Angelo Russell & Nick "Swaggy P" Young fiasco.
We also touch on Kanye West's new music, updates to The Life of Pablo, and updated (possibly sketchy?) TIDAL numbers.
In music, we review the latest mixtapes from the unlikely hero Cardi B (Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1), Lil Kim (Lil Kim Season), and Big Sean & Jhene Aiko's new tepid collaboration TWENTY88.
Enjoy!
2016-04-031h 08
2BELTZEpisode 55 - The Ten Katt CommandmentsHefty episode this week!
2BELTZ Episode 55 kicks it off the bat with describing the rise & fall of Katt Williams over the last couple of weeks. In music news we also tackle Rihanna purchasing all the masters of her albums in the official boss move of the week, potential surprise Beyonce album at any second, OVO taking over SXSW and the release of PND's latest single "Come & See Me".
We also review Zayn's "Mind of Mine", K, Michelle's "More Issues Than Vogue", Young Thug "Slime Season 3", Azealia Banks' "SLAY Z", Iamsu's "Kilt 3", among other music.
Great episode this week, but we're...
2016-03-271h 11
2BELTZEpisode 54 - Pluto Pluto Pluto (Feat. @HarleyQuinn_NJ)This week on Episode 54 of the #2BELTZ Podcast, we feature blogger/DJ/weird Twitter kid @HarleyQuinn_NJ (and Honey the dog) to help us talk about this week's news including Desiigner's newest ode to Future entitled "Pluto", Keri Hilson's return to music, Tory Lanez claiming the R&B thuggy sound, and a review of New York's latest releases with Smoke DZA & Flatbush ZOMBiES newest's projects.
2016-03-201h 01
2BELTZEpisode 52 - 2BELTZ, 1 Year (Live)We've finally reached the 1 year anniversary of the 2BELTZ podcast and for the festivities, we decided to air it live for the first time on the Friday nights in which we record it.
We talk about JAY Z and DJ Khaled's new deal, Troy Ave & Joey Badass' beef, the fake XXL Freshmen list, Frank Ocean's new album, and the 2 Chainz/Lil Wayne #Collegrove and Kendrick Lamar #untitledunmastered albums.
Thank you for supporting us for a full year!
2016-03-0657 min
2BELTZEpisode 51 - Meelz Vs. CarlosWith one more episode before the one year anniversary of 2BELTZ, we drop the conventional episode of music review and do something we've never done before: Interview each other.
It's hilarious, revealing, candid and awesome.
2016-02-281h 09
2BELTZEpisode 50 - Jehovah's Litness (Feat. @NazdaqNYC)This week on episode 50 of the 2BELTZ podcast, we bring back @NazdaqNYC to the studio to talk about the release of his latest project, Eazy Jeezus. We break down the recording process, the influences and the recording process throughout the entire thing,
We also finally give an apt review of Kanye West's The Life of Pablo including where it ranks within his latest set of projects, and it surprisingly leads into a tangent talking about the validity of Jay Z's conscious records. We also touch on Yo Gotti, Young Dolph, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Curren$y's new project and...
2016-02-211h 20
2BELTZEpisode 49 - The Life Of Bob DoleBetter late than never. Episode 49 of the #2BELTZ podcast means only 3 more episodes until we hit our year mark!
This week we go in on Future's new album EVOL, which is his third #1 in less than 7 months, Beyoncé's single "Formation" and accompanying SuperBowl performance, and our thoughts on Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 show and initial listen of The Life of Pablo.
2016-02-151h 05
2BELTZEpisode 42 - The A&R Fantasy Game (Feat. @DoubleDuzIt)Post-holiday fun!
This week on the #2BELTZ podcast, we feature a long-time friend of the podcast, RCA Records A&R @DoubleDuzIt. We've all came up through the college radio station WCCR discussing and debating music, and finally we get to bring that conversation to the podcast.
We talk to Derrick about what it's like to be an A&R, the selection process in choosing new talent, and more. We also dive in on Steve Harvey's Miss Universe flub from last Sunday and the latest in 50 Cent/Rick Ross' storied rivalry.
Finally, we unveil The A&R Fantasy game. You have...
2015-12-271h 25
2BELTZEpisode 33 - 2BELTZ vs. her sweat.(Feat. @adelleplaton @missjournalism)Episode 33 features a good ol' fashion Battle of the Sexes as we host the two ladies of her sweat, Niki & Adelle.
her sweat (hersweat.com) is a website which specializes women's lifestyle and sports. Both Niki McGloster & Adelle Platon (both formerly of VIBE and now of EliteDaily and Billboard, respectively) co-founded the site that instills confidence, provides knowledge, and perspective from women - for women.
Along with touching on the origins of her sweat and their friendship, they touch on their departures from VIBE, Niki's most infamous article to date, and even their beginnings.
We also touch on DJ Khaled's...
2015-10-2548 min
2BELTZEpisode 31 - The Crown Fried Podcast (Feat. @Dogfartcake2 & @killzzAhDiBoss)Episode 31 of the #2BELTZ podcast. More than six months, closing in on a year milestone. Keep the support coming! Share, retweet, spread the word.
This week on #2BELTZ we talk about the Matt Barnes & Derek Fisher issue that was all over the internets this week, and whether exes are worth driving 95 miles over. Then, the opening of the new Chick Fil-A in New York, which has sent the city into a chicken fried frenzy (including Meelz).
We keep the music section short with only one major release this week from Game with The Documentary 2, which features a slew of features...
2015-10-111h 19
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 027 - The Most Influential Rappers rnEven in a slow week of hip hop news, we bring you guys episode #27 of the #2BELTZ podcast. Right to your door!
With absolutely no format this week, we sort of run down a few things we want to talk about including Jay Rock's 90059 album (spoiler alert: Carlos & Jameel have very polarizing views on this album) and a rare recommendation with K Cam's Only Way Is Up.
This week's internet phenomenon Slim Jesus
2015-09-131h 00
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 025 - Free Carlos (Feat. @OGJOHNNY5)Ever wonder what happens when 30 minutes before a podcast your partner goes missing? Maybe we'll learn the story next week, but the show must goes on and it goes out with @MeelzTV & Justin Davis (@OGJOHNNY5) for the 25th episode of the #2BELTZ Podcast.
Both Meelz & Justin Davis give a shoutout to Erika Ramirez of Billboard, who's moving on after a lengthy tenure at the publication and talk The Weeknd's new album 'Beauty Behind The Madness' and the overall evolution and exposure of The Weeknd.
With the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, we also talk about the lack of significance...
2015-08-301h 19
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 024 - The Late Registration EpisodeTwo episodes in one week?! What?
Due to #2BELTZ invading Barclays Center this weekend for Summerslam weekend, we bring you Episode 24 of the podcast via overnight express.
While we're having our own issues with Soundcloud taking down our most popular episode (we get into that early on the podcast), we also talk about the Straight Outta Compton movie that opened up at #1 in theaters last weekend. Jay Rock's album release strategy for his 90059 album in which the album release date will be determined by the fans.
However, this podcast really belongs to breaking down Kanye West's Late Registration, 10 years later...
2015-08-211h 09
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 023 - Rap Is A Work (Feat. @OGJOHNNY5)We've hit 23, our Jordan podcast, and we'd be lying if we didn't admit this was one for the ages.
Music journalist Justin Davis (@OGJOHNNY5) is our guest this week on the #2BELTZ Podcast and we talk about him making the decision to move out west for his career, his notable interview with Young Thug for Complex, and the slew of new music he's listening to.
He also doesn't hold back on his opinions on the Meek Mill and Drake rivalry, opting to sit Indian-style and shoot on this beef that ends with the bold phrase, "Rap is a work. Rap...
2015-08-161h 21
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 022 - Resurrection T(ip Drill)It's 2BELTZ Uncut, featuring the dirtiest, raunchiest version of the podcast that we've ever come up with.
Okay, not really, but it's a thought right?
Episode 22 features us continuing with the next chapter in the storied Meek Mill/Drake rivalry, as well as answering the question: What does Meek Mill have to do to recover from this? We give a slew of suggestions.
CyHi The Prynce's diss "Elephant In The Room" towards GOOD Music gets a conversation piece as well as the return of BET Uncut, including us taking a look at two of the series' most notable videos (yes...
2015-08-1043 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 021 - How Drake Won The WarWe're of age!
This week on 2BELTZ we recap the feud between Drake and Meek Mill (note: This was recorded before Meek Mill's "Wanna Know" response) and us recapping some of the most entertaining beefs of the last 15 years.
Hulk Hogan getting fired for saying the n-word, a review of Migos' debut album YRN (Yung Rich Nation), and running through a ton of new music in this post Dirty Sprite 2 era including new music from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Travi$ Scott, Disclosure & Sam Smith, Drake, Janet Jackson & J. Cole, Kid Cudi, Dej Loaf and more.
If you like what you hear, subscribe and...
2015-08-0253 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 020 - 20th Episode Extravanganza! (Feat. El Blanco Nino, BASSBEAR, DJ Swisha Sweet)TWENTY EPISODES folks! AND WE FINALLY HAVE ENTRANCE MUSIC.
2BELTZ is continuing it's run towards being the longest-running episodic podcast of all time (we coming for you NPR!) and for the 20th episode, we feature three of music's most creative underground DJ/Producers, @DJSwishaSweet @djbassbear and @Bl-nco, the latter who has just released his EP #Skyview under @FutureBeatsRec.
Our first true in-depth interview explores how the three met, the travels of Blanco, the affiliations of Future Beats Records and Beat Haus, and the future.
We also touch on the Meek Mill/Drake ghostwriting situation and transition into a conversation about...
2015-07-2745 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 019 - Dirty Beltz 2 (Feat. Ryan)It's the first podcast in this post-DS2 era, so it's only right.
Episode 19 features Jameel & Carlos being joined by Ryan (IG: @omgmoreryan) to talk about Future's Dirty Sprite 2 #DS2, which was released last Friday (7/17) to the world after a week of whirlwind anticipation.
No stone left unturned as we tackle El Chapo's incredible escape from jail, Chief Keef's timeless "Ain't Missing You" single from #Bang3, and the next step in the Birdman/Lil Wayne/Young Thug saga.
We also ponder a few songs that Drake could remix in response to his latest remixes of "Sweeterman" and "Ojuelegba" released over the...
2015-07-1951 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 018 - The Montreal Episode (Feat. @writingmami )Welcome to episode 18!
This week in #2BELTZ history, we introduce our lovely guest Leslie (Twitter: @writingmami) to our disturbed world of podcasting as we recap the Free Weezy Album that dropped over the July 4th weekend and the lack of Young Thug.
Along with debating who's the better artist between Frank Ocean, Miguel, and sometimes The Weeknd, we touch on Tyga's latest debacle, and the state of music in Montreal. Actually, this podcast is a lot Montreal. Consider this your introduction to the most notable province? (state? county? large mass of land) of Canada.
2015-07-1341 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 017 - Shea Butter Ice CreamEpisode 17 with our guest George Davidson aka @silkyblack90 aka 1/2 of the tandem #G2DJ.
This week we have a packed show with our reviews of Vince Staples' Summer '06, Miguel's Wildheart, Meek Mill's Dreams Worth More Than Money, and The Internet's Ego Death albums as well as our take on the BET Awards that happened last Sunday.
We also talk to George Davidson about the new music that he's coming up, his love for ice cream, and what it could potentially take to grow a beard.
Incredibly fun podcast, one of our funniest, so enjoy.
Follow #2BELTZ: @MeelzTV / @DamnItCarlos
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2015-07-0557 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 016 - When Rappers AttackThree podcasts in the span of one week? What's not to like about that?
This week's episode features us talking about the aggressive nature of hip hop this week with Diddy violently attacking assistant coaches with kettle bells, Rick Ross pistol whipping groundskeepers and Troy Ave/Joey Bada$$ aggressively going at it for independent hip hop supremacy.
We also give a preview of the week's upcoming releases including Vince Staples, Miguel, The Internet, and Meek Mill, run down the 2015 Made in America roster, and give a preview to this weekend's BET Awards.
Enjoy!
Follow #2BELTZ on Twitter: @MeelzTV + @DamnItCarlos
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2015-06-2746 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 015 - Smoking Penises*Note: I wrote a great description for this episode, and then my sister plugged in the iron and all the lights went out. So yeah, if it's sucky it's because I half-assed this attempted.
What an incredibly dry week for music news. No major surprise releases, not even any major announcement or music drops.
This week's #2BELTZ Podcast recaps the #HouseOfVans x PUSHA T even that took place last weekend featuring sets from DJ Envy and Vince Staples.
We also touch on the NBA Finals, whether the internet is killing social interaction, Lil Wayne's Free Weezy Album (briefly) and the...
2015-06-2245 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 014 - Black For The First Time (Feat. @AMENProducer)Jameel & Carlos sit down with producer/engineer @AmenProducer in an impromptu appearance on this week's #2BELTZ Podcast.
This week we discuss the hilarity of the #RachelDolezal scandal that's been sweeping the nation and producing the most hilarious memes/tweets we've seen.
In music talk we continue to cover the streaming wars with Apple now entering the fray by unveiling Apple Music last Monday, with a major co-sign by Drake. We also run through the performances last Sunday at HOT 97's 21st Annual Summer Jam concert featuring performances from Ty Dolla $ign, Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, Fabolous, Chris Brown, Trey Songz...
2015-06-141h 01
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 013 - Free The BoobIt's over an hour long because we literally had sooooo much to talk, but its a lot of entertaining talk.
Our special guest this episode is Tuck (@TuckNYC), who's currently working on his album Saturday and is just a jack of all trades. Hear us talk about the first time we've ever seen a boob in real life.
We also run through the recent releases from Florence + The Machine ("How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"), Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment ("SURF"), and Dom Kennedy ("By Dom Kennedy").
XXL Magazine revealed their freshman cover this week and we touch on each...
2015-06-071h 03
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - Bonus 003 - The Road to Summerslam (f/ @TuckNYC)BONUS EPISODE TIME.
After some (minor) demand, we've decided to record another wrestling-related episode to bring ourselves up to speed with everything that occurred in the post-Wrestlemania world of wrestling. Sorry if it sounds a bit rush, but we had a limited time to pull off an seemingly unlimited set of topics.
With us in the studio is artist Tuck (@TuckNYC) to provide insight into everything that's happened including the Payback main event that spilled over to the Elimination Chamber main event, the battle between Kevin Owens and the world and his major win over John Cena last Sunday, the...
2015-06-0625 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 011 - Three A-Migos (Feat. Jimmy)He's gotta be the third man!
Small bonus, initially 2BELTZ was supposed to be a three man booth -- but it never worked out getting Jimmy locked in. THEN, he was supposed to be our first guest many moons ago, once again -- never worked out. Finally, we managed to drag Jimmy into the studio to record this podcast and all it took was a free JAY Z concert.
Last week Saturday, Jimmy and Jameel hit up the JAY Z x TIDAL - B-Sides concert and we have a complete live recap of everything that occurred from the insanely long...
2015-05-241h 08
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 009 - The Origins Of Fetty Wap (Feat. Chloé)This week we invite the social media savante, the curly haired-conditioned queen Chloe to the #2BELTZ podcast for her take on several things.
We give a formal review of Snoop Dogg's latest album Bush which drops on May 12th, as well as talk about the current landscape of pop music that borrows so heavily from the past (with Pharrell and Bruno Mars as it's main offenders).
Chloé, in all her frenchness, explains the origin of Fetty Wap's name as we talk about his incredible week (#2 song in the country, new record with Drake).
We also discuss a few candidates for s...
2015-05-1146 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 007 - Eat The Butt R&BWhat's the 2BELTZ podcast like when there's absolutely no relevant music releases to talk about? Complete anarchy.
This week we drop some audio thinkpieces on the break up of Ariana Grande and Big Sean, Bruce Jenner's sexual identity, the NBA playoffs, How 'Eat The Butt R&B' has destroyed love, and a bunch of other random things.
Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter @MeelzTV and @DamnItCarlos and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.
2015-04-2742 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 006 - Tinder Is BSThis week's podcast we talk about the two major hip hop releases of the week in Tyler, The Creator's Cherry Bomb and Young Thug's Barter 6. Was Barter 6 as amazing as we thought it would be? Or was it a steaming pile of red crap?
For the first time we introduce a new segment where we just scroll on Twitter for the entertainment which brings us to reviews of Ty Dolla $ign's "Drop That Kitty" video, revealing the Mad Decent line-up, and the corporate structure changes in Tidal.
We're back on Soundcloud folks! And make sure to subscribe to us on...
2015-04-1945 min
2BELTZ2BELTZ Podcast - 003 - The Podcast About Nothing"I didn't like Punk'd because no one on that show deserved to have what happened to them, to them. Like, it should be people no one likes."
"Like Dick Cheney?"
WE FINALLY HAVE A NAME. After two weeks of not knowing, we've decided to officially call ourselves the #2BELTZ podcast...because we are the tag team champions of this podcasting thing. And we love 2 Chainz.
In episode 3, we review the albums of Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, & Future, talk about the Skeme/Iggy Azalea controversy and what that means for Tinashe, and preview our expectations for Wale & Ludacris' new albums.
Week 3...
2015-04-1952 min