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Bars, Rhymes & Life
99 - Freddie Gibbs - Big Boss Rabbit
This week we check out Big Boss Rabbit by Freddie Gibbs. Abhi gets real about the stresses of life. Alan gets real about Freddie's secret recipe.
2023-06-22
23 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
98 - Kendrick Lamar - How Much a Dollar Cost
This week we check out How Much a Dollar Cost by Kendrick Lamar. Abhi reflects on the value of his money. Alan relates to Kendrick's story with one of his own.
2023-06-15
35 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
97 - Elzhi - Light One Write One
This week we check out Light One Write One by Elzhi. Abhi talks about punching above your weight. Alan talks about having writer's block.
2023-06-08
32 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
96 - Earl Sweatshirt - 2010
This week we check out 2010 by Earl Sweatshirt. Alan learns that knowledge comes from many places. Abhi explains why he doesn't appreciate a good poker face.
2023-06-01
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
95 - Ghostface Killah - Mighty Healthy
This week we check out Mighty Healthy by Ghostface Killah. Alan discovers a new Beatles song. Abhi takes us on a tour of is hometown.
2023-05-25
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
94 - Aesop Rock - Dorks
This week we check out Dorks by Aesop Rock. Abhi explains why he doesn't love cats. Alan explains why he doesn't love the monarchy.
2023-05-18
35 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
93 - Erick the Architect - I Can't Lose
This week we check out I Can't Lose by Erick the Architect. Abhi talks about talent vs effort. Alan talks about Full Metal Jacket, again.
2023-05-11
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
92 - Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Because ft. Joey Bada$$, Russ, Dylan Cartlidge
This week we check out Because by Danger Mouse and Black Thought. Alan talks about thrifting because you want to, and thrifting because you have to. Abhi talks about people who need drama.
2023-05-04
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
91 - Lupe Fiasco - Hustlaz
This week we check out Hustlaz by Lupe Fiasco. Alan tries to be patient. Abhi tries to acknowledge when he's wrong.
2023-04-27
26 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
90 - Ab-Soul - Terrorist Threats ft Danny Brown
This week we check out Terrorist Threats by Ab-Soul. Abhi wants to talk basketball with Ab-Soul. Alan learns about the price of baby food.
2023-04-20
35 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
89 - Raekwon - Verbal Intercourse ft. Ghostface Killah and Nas
This week we check out Verbal Intercourse by Raekwon. Alan takes a look at the gun control debate. Abhi shares the cultural significance of the Pyrex dish.
2023-04-13
32 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
88 - De La Soul - The Magic Number
This week we check out The Magic Number by De La Soul. Abhi sends out a warning song. Alan tries to focus on the positive.
2023-04-06
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
87 - Gang Starr - Family and Loyalty feat J.Cole
This week we check out Family and Loyalty by Gang Starr. Abhi learns how to earn respect. Alan learns how to be iced out like royalty.
2023-03-30
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
86 - Jay Electronica - Exhibit C
This week we check out Exhibit C by Jay Electronica. Alan shares a lesson from his past. Abhi doesn't share his secret playlist.
2023-03-23
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
85 - The Roots - Right On
This week we check out Right On by The Roots. Abhi talks about portraying yourself consistently. Alan recalls a failure that worked out for the best.
2023-03-16
25 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
84 - Public Enemy - Fight the Power
This week we check out Fight the Power by Public Enemy. Abhi talks about the power of free speech. Alan talks about the power of protest.
2023-03-09
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
83 - Lupe Fiasco - Prisoner 1 & 2
This week we check out Prisoner 1 & 2 by Lupe Fiasco. Abhi breaks down one of his favourite choruses. Alan has a bone to pick with Billboard.
2023-03-02
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
82 - Jay-Z - Dead Presidents II
This week we check out Dead Presidents II by Jay-Z. Alan explains why this album is one of his desert island discs. Abhi thinks it's politics as usual in the UK.
2023-02-23
25 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
81 - Benny The Butcher - When Tony Met Sosa
This week we check out When Tony Met Sosa by Benny The Butcher. Abhi stays true to himself. Alan looks for role models in mobster films.
2023-02-16
23 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
80 - Ab-Soul - Illuminate ft Kendrick Lamar
This week we check out Illuminate by Ab-Soul. Alan remembers a trip to Amsterdam. Abhi talks about surpassing your idols.
2023-02-09
27 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
79 - Nas - Dedicated
This week we check out Dedicated by Nas. Abhi talks about erasing vices. Alan shares 'three' rules to live by.
2023-02-02
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
78 - Frank Ocean - Super Rich Kids feat Earl Sweatshirt
This week we check out Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean. Alan solves inequality by mispronouncing things. Abhi remembers a smoke-filled car with no wheels.
2023-01-26
32 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
77 - Royce Da 5'9" - Boom
This week we check out Boom by Royce Da 5'9". Alan explains why you can't replace an icon. Abhi reflects on how where you come from influences how you're percieved.
2023-01-19
21 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
76 - Danger Mouse and Black Thought - Aquamarine
This week we check out Aquamarine by Dangermouse and Black Thought. Alan recalls the story of the scorpion and the frog. Black Thought makes Abhi reframe his outlook for 2023.
2023-01-12
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
75 - Jay Electronica - Exhibit A (Transformations)
This week we check out Exhibit A (Transformations) by Jay Electronica. Alan sees life as a series of dice rolls. Abhi explains what we can learn from the most powerful chess piece.
2023-01-05
22 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
74 - Nas - Nas Is Like
This week we check out Nas Is Like by Nas. Abhi explains why compliments are better than jealousy. Alan reflects on the value of making history.
2022-12-29
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
73 - Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt. II
This week we check out Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep. Abhi finds out some odd ways to die. Alan shares his favourite threat in hip hop.
2022-12-22
23 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
72 - Caleborate ft. Kota the Friend - Contact
This week we check out Contact by Caleborate ft. Kota the Friend. Abhi reflects on past sins. Alan tries to dig himself out of a hole.
2022-12-15
20 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
71 - De La Soul - Stakes Is High
This week we check out Stakes Is High by De La Soul. Abhi wonders if he's spreading himself too thin. Alan learns about the origins of Insta.
2022-12-08
19 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
70 - Future Utopia - Children of the Internet ft Joey Bada$$
This week we check out Children of the Internet by Future Utopia and Joey Bada$$. Abhi talks about the rise of Facebook. Alan remembers the summer of Pokemon Go.
2022-12-01
40 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
69 - Kendrick Lamar - Father Time ft Sampha
This week we check out Father Time by Kendrick Lamar ft Sampha. Abhi highlights the importance of breaking down barriers. Alan decides that winning isn't everything.
2022-11-24
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
68 - ScienZe ft Blu - Charlie Brown
This week we check out Charlie Brown by ScienZe ft Blu. Alan wonders how much nostalgia is too much. Abhi reveals the true love of his life.
2022-11-17
26 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
67 - Common - The People
This week we check out The People by Common. Alan wonders what makes people enjoy music. Abhi wonders what makes people enjoy dog yoga.
2022-11-10
18 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
66 - Kofi Stone - Busker Flow
This week we check out Busker Flow by Kofi Stone. Alan finds new ways to win. Abhi wonders what his old Pokemon cards are worth today.
2022-11-03
25 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
65 - Viktor Vaughn - Can I Watch
This week we check out Can I Watch by Viktor Vaughn. Alan remembers staying out past curfew. Abhi remembers his first designer clothes.
2022-10-27
35 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
64 - Noname - Reality Check
This week we check out Reality Check by Noname. Abhi talks about how to grow when you're comfortable. Alan shares his best gaming strategy.
2022-10-20
17 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
63 - Jon Connor - Broken Mirror
This week we check out Broken Mirror by Jon Connor. Alan is glad he didn't peak in high school. Abhi is glad he didn't become two different people at uni.
2022-10-13
21 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
62 - Thundercat - Walk On By ft Kendrick Lamar
This week we check out Walk On By by Thundercat. Abhi compares street politics and office politics. Alan wonders if he can trust his own memory.
2022-10-06
24 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
61 - Marlon Craft - Cool Grey 11s
This week we check out Cool Grey 11s by Marlon Craft. Abhi decides to be more present. Alan reflects on the paradox of being powerful and powerless.
2022-09-29
27 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
60 - Run The Jewels - Ooh La La
This week we check out Ooh La La by Run The Jewels. Abhi wonders if we all need to embrace a bit of chaos. Alan wonders if we'd be better off with a 9-year-old King.
2022-09-22
27 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
59 - Method Man and Redman - Da Rockwilder
This week is break down the fire track Rockwilder by Method Man and Redman. Abhi explains how Redman reminds him of a childhood memories of beating up rabbits. Alan speaks about the difference between being pleased and feeling satisfied.
2022-09-15
23 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
58 - Danger Mouse and Black Thought - Cheat Codes
This week we break down the track by Danger Mouse and Blackthought - Cheat Codes Abhi explains how MLB baseball player Pete Rose showed him that short term gains can lead to long term pain. Alan highlights how the "glass ceiling" forces individuals to take a negative route
2022-09-08
25 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
57 - Brother Ali - Forest Whitiker
This week we check out Forest Whitiker by Brother Ali. Alan explains his approach to dealing with the 'dadbod'. Abhi has had enough of ironing.
2022-09-01
31 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
56 - Joey Bada$$ - Waves
This week we check out Waves by Joey Bada$$. Alan likes this beat so much he brings it back for a second time. Abhi wonders if karma can affect you whether you believe it or not.
2022-08-25
25 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
55 - Schoolboy Q - Birds & the Beez ft Kendrick Lamar
This week we check out Birds & the Beez by Schoolboy Q ft Kendrick Lamar. Abhi is reminded of The Wire. Alan asks if money can buy happiness.
2022-08-18
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
54 - Eminem - Till I Collapse ft Nate Dogg
This week we check out Till I Collapse by Eminem and Nate Dogg. Alan remembers the days of inescapable pop music. Abhi sheds some light on his top 5 rappers.
2022-08-11
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
53 - DANGERDOOM - Crosshairs
This week we check out Crosshairs by DANGERDOOM. Alan does some live bar breakdowns. Abhi reflects on one year of Bars, Rhymes and Life.
2022-08-04
24 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
52 - Mos Def - Auditorium ft Slick Rick
This week we check out Auditorium by Mos Def and Slick Rick. Abhi explains why aligned interests are so important. Alan wonders if Slick Rick is the most sampled rapper of all time.
2022-07-28
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
51 - J.Cole - let.go.my.hand
This week we check out let.go.my.hand by J Cole. Abhi thinks about innocence and ignorance. While Alan watches the same film 100 times.
2022-07-21
27 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
50 - Frank Ocean - Pink Matter
This week we check out Pink Matter by Frank Ocean. Abhi wonders what the brain is for, and Alan wonders where the aliens are?
2022-07-14
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
49 - Notorious BIG - Juicy
This week we check out the classic 'Juicy' by Biggie Smalls. Alan and Abhi take a look back to the days of Super Nintendo, dial-up internet, and discouraging teachers.
2022-07-07
36 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
48 - Black Thought - Conception ft Reek Ruffin
This week we check out Conception by Black Thought. Alan takes some life lessons from Thought. Abhi takes a gamble on a football game.
2022-06-30
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
47 - B.Dolan - Marvin
This week we check out Marvin by B.Dolan. Abhi celebrates the genius of Marvin Gaye. Alan explains how the question 'Why?' can be both powerful and powerless.
2022-06-23
29 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
46 - Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5
This week we break down Kendrick Lamar's The Heart Part 5, which is a prelude to his upcoming album. Abhi goes full detective mode on why Kendrick sampled Marvin Gaye, Alan talks about how he thinks K.Dot describes the afterlife.
2022-06-16
45 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
45 - Kendrick Lamar - PRIDE
This week we check out PRIDE by Kendrick Lamar. Abhi reflects on the dangers of too much pride, while Alan talks about broken promises in politics.
2022-06-09
40 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
44 - Marlon Craft - Listen to my Album
This week we check out 'Listen to my Album' by Marlon Craft. Abhi talks about the algorithms that influence us. Alan explains what privilege means to him.
2022-06-02
49 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
43 - Aesop Rock - Fumes
This week we check out Fumes by Aesop Rock. Alan discovers the motivational power of Newton's first law, while Abhi marvels at Aesop's ability to turn the mundane into the sublime.
2022-05-26
46 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
42 - Lone Catalysts ft Talib Kweli - Due Process
This week we check out Due Process by Lone Catalysts. Alan asks what makes a 'classic' car classic. And Abhi remembers the days of cassette tapes and mini-disk players.
2022-05-19
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
41 - J.Cole - Neighbors
This week we check out Neighbors by J.Cole. Alan finds out how much it costs to go to an Ivy League school. Abhi imagines what life would be like if Will Smith was a rapper.
2022-05-12
39 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
40 - Binary Star - Reality Check
This week we listen to Reality Check by Binary Star. Alan reflects on being a bad student who grew up to love learning. And Abhi tries not to boil the ocean.
2022-05-05
23 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
39 - Tyler, The Creator - Gone Gone / Thank You
This week we check out Gone Gone / Thank You, from Tyler, The Creator's brilliant album, IGOR. Alan shares his nightmares, while Abhi sets a BRL timestamp on getting over a breakup.
2022-04-28
39 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
38 - De La Soul ft MF DOOM - Rock Co.Kane Flow
This week we check out Rock Co.Kane Flow by De La Soul ft MF DOOM. Abhi talks about the struggle of staying relevant, while Alan looks to DOOM for motivation.
2022-04-21
36 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
37 - B.Dolan - Which Side Are You On?
This week we check out Which Side Are You On by B.Dolan. Alan talks about the origins of hip-hop, and Abhi learns some lessons from the Caped Crusader.
2022-04-14
37 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
36 - Lupe Fiasco - Streets On Fire
This week we check out seemingly prophetic Streets On Fire by Lupe Fiasco. Abhi shares why he always tries to live by a code. Alan discusses the trade-off between personal freedom and public good.
2022-04-07
52 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
35 - Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes to Worst
This week we check out Worst Comes to Worst by Dilated Peoples. Alan learns a lesson or two from Star Wars. While Abhi traces the origins of the incredible sample on this track.
2022-03-31
38 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
34 - Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Mr Man - Fortified Live
This week we check out Fortified Live by Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Mr Man. Abhi looks to the past for some old school bangers by Shalamar. While Alan looks to the future and makes plans for the year 2061.
2022-03-24
41 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
33 - Kendrick Lamar - FEAR
This week we are deciphering one the the GOATs of our generation Kendrick Lamar's FEAR off the unbelievable album DAMN. Abhi goes down a huge rabbit hole regarding his favourite artist. Alan relates to inherited stressors children can obtain from their parents...
2022-03-17
56 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
32 - Erick the Architect - Die 4 U
This week we break down the extremely talented artist Erick The Architect and his beautiful track Die 4 U. Abhi explains how this song is helping him heal after feeling down. Alan just shows why he will always be Abhi's DAWWWG 4 life. (Can you tell this description was written by me! (Abhi))
2022-03-10
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
31 - Run The Jewels - Close Your Eyes
This week's track is by Run the Jewels - Close your eyes. Abhi explains why Crookin ain't easy and why this track is overwhelmingly RAW even for him! Alan outlines why he thinks people are not inherently good or inherently bad...
2022-03-03
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
30 - NF ft Hopsin - LOST
This week we break down the extremely talented artists NF and Hopsin with their track Lost. Alan wonders why our brains draw us to negativity when it comes to memories. Abhi uses NF's lyrics to paint his own personal canvas.
2022-02-24
44 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
29 - Blackstar - Thieves in the Night
This week we re-visit Blackstar, this time with the track Thieves in the Night. Alan explains how he got schooled by Mary! Abhi wants to tell the listeners to stop hiding their face...
2022-02-17
41 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
28 - Russ ft KXNG Crooked - Stockholm Syndrome
This week we break down Russ and KXNG Crooked, Stockholm Syndrome. Abhi shares his frustration with the U.K as a whole and a heartbreaking story about a friend. Alan tries to explain why he can't remember sitting on an elephant when he was five.
2022-02-10
43 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
27 - Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass
This week we break down the dope artist that is Aesop Rock. Abhi calls himself out on his purchases of gold chains while Alan drops knowledge about the myth of Sisyphus.
2022-02-03
32 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
26 - Noname - Rainforest
This week we re-visit a favourite artist of ours, Noname and her incredible track Rainforest. Alan teaches Abhi what Hectobillionaire means. Abhi tries to use organs to explain how companies are manipulating the term "Carbon neutral".
2022-01-27
44 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
25 - J. Cole - False Prophets
This week we break down a G.O.A.T of the new generation, J. Cole and his track False Prophets. Abhi remembers when he heard Cole on 'The Warm Up'. Alan describes a new universal law to live by - Kanye's Law!
2022-01-20
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
24 - Logic - Dadbod
This week we explore the track Dadbod by the fire artist Logic. Alan explains why it is so hard to learn from past mistakes, while Abhi loses his marbles over paper towels.
2022-01-13
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
23 - Tupac - Me Against the World
This week we have our first track from one of the G.O.A.Ts Tupac. Abhi explains how Pac was woke before "being woke" was even a thing, Alan explains how asking questions is fundamental to any type of growth.
2022-01-06
34 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
22 - MF DOOM - Doomsday
This week we are back at it again with MF DOOM. Abhi has his pharmaceutical knowledge tested while Alan gives us reason to believe he would be brilliant at Jeopardy. Make sure you stay till the end of the episode as Abhi and Alan have a little ask from the listeners.
2021-12-30
37 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
21 - Tyler, the Creator - Foreword
This week we explore the opening track of the Flower Boy album from incredible artist Tyler, the Creator. Alan explains why it's important to enjoy things, not just be good at them. Abhi wants to express to all the listeners why you should check yourself if you ever feel alone...
2021-12-23
30 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
20 - Audio Push - Smokeout 99
This week we check out Smokeout 99 by Audio Push. Alan talks about getting lost in the art, and Abhi talks about getting lost in a phone call.
2021-12-16
29 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
19 - Dead Prez - Hip Hop
This week we check out the song that made teenagers everywhere fill their cars with sub-woofers, 'Hip Hop' by Dead Prez. Alan reflects on moral panics in music. And Abhi talks about the therapeutic power of R'n'B.
2021-12-09
35 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
18 - Nas - The World is Yours
This week we explore another GOAT of Hip Hop Nas and his incredible track The World is Yours. Abhi tells us why NBA Street Vol 2 is the greatest basketball game of all time, Alan asks if Scarface is the most influential film in Hip Hop?
2021-12-02
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
17 - Kanye West - All Falls Down
This week we take a look at 'All Falls Down' from Kanye's legendary debut album The College Dropout. Just in time for Black Friday, Abhi reflects on buying things he doesn't need, and Alan finds out what's more expensive, a Lexus or Alexis.
2021-11-25
38 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
16 - Lupe Fiasco - Little Death
This week we're back with another incredible track from Lupe Fiasco: Little Death. Alan wonders if he should be eating 'more mercifully murdered Pisces', while Abhi learns a little French.
2021-11-18
36 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
15 - King Geedorah - Fazers
Alan explains why emptiness is actually the biggest flex. Abhi gets a little confused between the terms peeling and cutting, which makes him feel like a "Kentucky fried Idiot"...
2021-11-11
26 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
14 - Sage Francis - Slow Down Gandhi
This week we break down the track Slow Down Gandhi, by the dope lyricist Sage Francis. Alan gets up on his soapbox and Abhi talks about the risks of being a whistle-blower.
2021-11-04
42 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
13 - Yancey Boys - Quicksand
This week we check out Quicksand by Yancey Boys feat Common. Alan talks about learning to the play guitar, while Abhi talks about learning how to escape from quicksand.
2021-10-28
38 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
12 - Common ft Sadat X - 1999
This week we break down the VIBEY track 1999 by Common ft Sadat X. Abhi explains how Common helped him formulate what a meaningful relationship should look like. Alan explains why he isn't a fan of Range Rovers
2021-10-21
37 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
11 - A.Dd+ - Insomniac Dreaming
This week we check out Insomniac Dreaming by A.Dd+. Alan issues an official apology to his high-school English teacher. And Abhi explains why being in the "limelight" for too long might make you bitter.
2021-10-14
40 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
10 - Noname - Self
This week on Bars, Rhymes and Life we break down Self by the incredible artist Noname. Abhi explains why this track HAS to be on your late-night drive list. And Alan apologises for screening your call.
2021-10-07
29 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
09 - Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid
This week on Bars, Rhymes & Life we give our takes on the track Good Kid by one of the G.O.A.T MCs...... Kendrick Lamar. Abhi explains the genesis of Bars, Rhymes & Life while Alan talks about the sad reality of police violence.
2021-09-30
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
08 - The Roots - The Fire
This week on Bars, Rhymes and Life, we break down The Fire, by one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time... The Roots. Alan asks if the universe is deterministic and Abhi explains his career dilemma.
2021-09-23
33 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
07 - Lupe Fiasco - Manilla
This week we check out Manilla by the lyrical master Lupe Fiasco. Alan gets some wisdom from Lupe's momma. And Abhi reminisces about James Pond 2: RoboCod 🐟
2021-09-16
43 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
06 - Wu-Tang Clan - Reunited
This week we listen to Reunited by the one and only Wu-Tang Clan. Alan talks about some things that aren't worth the money, and some things that are. While Abhi goes down several learning rabbit holes, and wonders if NFTs are the future!
2021-09-09
37 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
05 - Blackstar - Respiration ft. Common
In this weeks episode of Bars, Rhymes & Life, we run through the otherworldly track Respiration by Blackstar ft Common. Alan explains why this might be his favourite hip hop track of all time, while Abhi gets a chance to practice his Spanish.
2021-09-02
54 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
04 - Earl Sweatshirt - Chum
This week we get personal with the lyrical 🔥 that is Chum by Earl Sweatshirt. Alan talks family, identity, and ethnicity, while Abhi shares an effective smoking deterrent that you definitely shouldn't try.
2021-08-26
39 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
03 - Mos Def - Mathematics (Part 2)
How long does it take to buy a house on minimum wage? Abhi does the math. And Alan explains how AI can learn human biases. It's all mathematics!
2021-08-19
26 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
02 - Mos Def - Mathematics (Part 1)
In our second episode we give our takes on the 🐐 that is Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) on his track Mathematics. Alan tries to guess how much the US spends on national defence. Abhi shares why he thinks it did matter to Michael Jackson whether he was "black or white".
2021-08-19
28 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
01 - MF DOOM - Accordion
In our first episode, we celebrate the 🔥 that is MF DOOM on his track Accordion. Alan flexes his philosophy knowledge on Abhi, while Abhi explains a "scientific" conspiracy theory…
2021-08-12
37 min
Bars, Rhymes & Life
00 - Bars, Rhymes and Life Trailer
Bars, Rhymes and Life is a podcast where Alan and Abhi share their unique takes on some of their favourite lines from their favourite tracks. The podcast hopes to share how music can connect us with our past, help us make decisions in our present and shine a light on what our future could look like. Check us out every week on Apple Music, Spotify or YouTube.
2021-07-22
02 min