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Bars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life99 - Freddie Gibbs - Big Boss RabbitThis 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.2023-06-2223 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life98 - Kendrick Lamar - How Much a Dollar CostThis 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.2023-06-1535 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life97 - Elzhi - Light One Write OneThis week we check out Light One Write One by Elzhi. Abhi talks about punching above your weight. Alan talks about having writer's block.2023-06-0832 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life96 - Earl Sweatshirt - 2010This 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.2023-06-0128 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life95 - Ghostface Killah - Mighty HealthyThis week we check out Mighty Healthy by Ghostface Killah. Alan discovers a new Beatles song. Abhi takes us on a tour of is hometown.2023-05-2530 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life94 - Aesop Rock - DorksThis 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. 2023-05-1835 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life93 - Erick the Architect - I Can't LoseThis 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.2023-05-1130 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life92 - Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Because ft. Joey Bada$$, Russ, Dylan CartlidgeThis 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.2023-05-0434 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life91 - Lupe Fiasco - HustlazThis week we check out Hustlaz by Lupe Fiasco. Alan tries to be patient. Abhi tries to acknowledge when he's wrong.2023-04-2726 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life90 - Ab-Soul - Terrorist Threats ft Danny BrownThis 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.2023-04-2035 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life89 - Raekwon - Verbal Intercourse ft. Ghostface Killah and NasThis 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.2023-04-1332 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life88 - De La Soul - The Magic NumberThis week we check out The Magic Number by De La Soul. Abhi sends out a warning song. Alan tries to focus on the positive.2023-04-0628 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life87 - Gang Starr - Family and Loyalty feat J.ColeThis 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.2023-03-3034 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life86 - Jay Electronica - Exhibit CThis week we check out Exhibit C by Jay Electronica. Alan shares a lesson from his past. Abhi doesn't share his secret playlist.2023-03-2333 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life85 - The Roots - Right OnThis 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.2023-03-1625 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life84 - Public Enemy - Fight the PowerThis 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.2023-03-0928 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life83 - Lupe Fiasco - Prisoner 1 & 2This 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.2023-03-0233 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life82 - Jay-Z - Dead Presidents IIThis 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. 2023-02-2325 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life81 - Benny The Butcher - When Tony Met SosaThis 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. 2023-02-1623 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life80 - Ab-Soul - Illuminate ft Kendrick LamarThis week we check out Illuminate by Ab-Soul. Alan remembers a trip to Amsterdam. Abhi talks about surpassing your idols.2023-02-0927 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life79 - Nas - DedicatedThis week we check out Dedicated by Nas. Abhi talks about erasing vices. Alan shares 'three' rules to live by.2023-02-0228 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life78 - Frank Ocean - Super Rich Kids feat Earl SweatshirtThis 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.2023-01-2632 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life77 - Royce Da 5'9" - BoomThis 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.2023-01-1921 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life76 - Danger Mouse and Black Thought - AquamarineThis 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 2023.2023-01-1230 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life75 - 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. 2023-01-0522 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life74 - Nas - Nas Is LikeThis 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.2022-12-2930 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life73 - Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt. IIThis 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.2022-12-2223 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life72 - Caleborate ft. Kota the Friend - ContactThis 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.2022-12-1520 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life71 - De La Soul - Stakes Is HighThis 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.2022-12-0819 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life70 - 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. 2022-12-0140 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life69 - Kendrick Lamar - Father Time ft SamphaThis 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.2022-11-2430 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life68 - ScienZe ft Blu - Charlie BrownThis 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.2022-11-1726 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life67 - Common - The PeopleThis week we check out The People by Common. Alan wonders what makes people enjoy music. Abhi wonders what makes people enjoy dog yoga.2022-11-1018 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life66 - Kofi Stone - Busker FlowThis 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.2022-11-0325 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life65 - Viktor Vaughn - Can I WatchThis week we check out Can I Watch by Viktor Vaughn. Alan remembers staying out past curfew. Abhi remembers his first designer clothes.2022-10-2735 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life64 - Noname - Reality CheckThis week we check out Reality Check by Noname. Abhi talks about how to grow when you're comfortable. Alan shares his best gaming strategy.2022-10-2017 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life63 - Jon Connor - Broken MirrorThis 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.2022-10-1321 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life62 - Thundercat - Walk On By ft Kendrick LamarThis 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.2022-10-0624 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life61 - Marlon Craft - Cool Grey 11sThis 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.2022-09-2927 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life60 - Run The Jewels - Ooh La LaThis 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.2022-09-2227 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life59 - Method Man and Redman - Da RockwilderThis 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.2022-09-1523 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life58 - Danger Mouse and Black Thought - Cheat CodesThis 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 route2022-09-0825 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life57 - Brother Ali - Forest WhitikerThis week we check out Forest Whitiker by Brother Ali. Alan explains his approach to dealing with the 'dadbod'. Abhi has had enough of ironing.2022-09-0131 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life56 - Joey Bada$$ - WavesThis 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.2022-08-2525 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life55 - Schoolboy Q - Birds & the Beez ft Kendrick LamarThis 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.2022-08-1833 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life54 - Eminem - Till I Collapse ft Nate DoggThis 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.2022-08-1134 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life53 - DANGERDOOM - CrosshairsThis week we check out Crosshairs by DANGERDOOM. Alan does some live bar breakdowns. Abhi reflects on one year of Bars, Rhymes and Life.2022-08-0424 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life52 - Mos Def - Auditorium ft Slick RickThis 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.2022-07-2833 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life51 - J.Cole - let.go.my.handThis 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.2022-07-2127 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life50 - Frank Ocean - Pink MatterThis week we check out Pink Matter by Frank Ocean. Abhi wonders what the brain is for, and Alan wonders where the aliens are?2022-07-1428 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life49 - Notorious BIG - JuicyThis 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.2022-07-0736 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life48 - Black Thought - Conception ft Reek RuffinThis week we check out Conception by Black Thought. Alan takes some life lessons from Thought. Abhi takes a gamble on a football game.2022-06-3030 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life47 - B.Dolan - MarvinThis 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.2022-06-2329 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life46 - Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5This 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.2022-06-1645 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life45 - Kendrick Lamar - PRIDEThis 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.2022-06-0940 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life44 - Marlon Craft - Listen to my AlbumThis 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.2022-06-0249 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life43 - Aesop Rock - FumesThis 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. 2022-05-2646 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life42 - Lone Catalysts ft Talib Kweli - Due ProcessThis 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.2022-05-1934 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life41 - J.Cole - NeighborsThis 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.2022-05-1239 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life40 - Binary Star - Reality CheckThis 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.2022-05-0523 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life39 - Tyler, The Creator - Gone Gone / Thank YouThis 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.2022-04-2839 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life38 - De La Soul ft MF DOOM - Rock Co.Kane FlowThis 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.2022-04-2136 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life37 - 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.2022-04-1437 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life36 - Lupe Fiasco - Streets On FireThis 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.2022-04-0752 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life35 - Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes to WorstThis 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.2022-03-3138 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life34 - Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Mr Man - Fortified LiveThis 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 2061.2022-03-2441 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life33 - Kendrick Lamar - FEARThis 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...2022-03-1756 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life32 - Erick the Architect - Die 4 UThis 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))2022-03-1030 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life31 - Run The Jewels - Close Your EyesThis 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...2022-03-0334 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life30 - NF ft Hopsin - LOSTThis 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.2022-02-2444 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life29 - Blackstar - Thieves in the NightThis 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...2022-02-1741 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life28 - Russ ft KXNG Crooked - Stockholm SyndromeThis 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.2022-02-1043 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life27 - Aesop Rock - None Shall PassThis 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.2022-02-0332 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life26 - Noname - RainforestThis 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". 2022-01-2744 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life25 - J. Cole - False ProphetsThis 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!2022-01-2033 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life24 - Logic - DadbodThis 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.2022-01-1334 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life23 - Tupac - Me Against the WorldThis 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. 2022-01-0634 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life22 - MF DOOM - DoomsdayThis 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.2021-12-3037 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life21 - Tyler, the Creator - ForewordThis 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...2021-12-2330 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life20 - Audio Push - Smokeout 99This 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.2021-12-1629 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life19 - Dead Prez - Hip HopThis 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.2021-12-0935 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life18 - Nas - The World is YoursThis 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?2021-12-0233 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life17 - Kanye West - All Falls DownThis 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.2021-11-2538 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life16 - Lupe Fiasco - Little DeathThis 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.2021-11-1836 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life15 - King Geedorah - FazersAlan 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"... 2021-11-1126 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life14 - Sage Francis - Slow Down GandhiThis 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. 2021-11-0442 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life13 - Yancey Boys - QuicksandThis 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.2021-10-2838 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life12 - Common ft Sadat X - 1999This 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 Rovers2021-10-2137 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life11 - A.Dd+ - Insomniac DreamingThis 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. 2021-10-1440 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life10 - Noname - SelfThis 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.2021-10-0729 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life09 - Kendrick Lamar - Good KidThis 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.  2021-09-3033 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life08 - The Roots - The FireThis 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.2021-09-2333 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life07 - Lupe Fiasco - ManillaThis 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 🐟2021-09-1643 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life06 - Wu-Tang Clan - ReunitedThis 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!2021-09-0937 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life05 - Blackstar - Respiration ft. CommonIn 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.2021-09-0254 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life04 - Earl Sweatshirt - ChumThis 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. 2021-08-2639 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life03 - 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! 2021-08-1926 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life02 - 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". 2021-08-1928 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life01 - MF DOOM - AccordionIn 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…2021-08-1237 minBars, Rhymes & LifeBars, Rhymes & Life00 - Bars, Rhymes and Life TrailerBars, 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.2021-07-2202 min