The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 468 | "I Thought We Had Him" Sep 04, 2021

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The day has come. Drake drops the highly anticipated "Certified Lover Boy" and Joe is in peak form yet again, breaking down the album as only he could. Highlighting his admiration for Drake's destinations-themed songs (7:50) and even retracts some of his past hate (22:10). He also challenges Drake to never rap with certain artists again, a deep dive on "7am on Bridle Path" (1:00:20), and a debate on how to properly rank the top tier artists catalogue to their previous works (1:57:00). The crew also give an early prediction on Fat Joe and Ja Rule's upcoming Verzuz (2:26:20), JAY-Z's verse on CLB (2:49:10) and MORE!

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Joe | Omar Wilson - "Secret Garden" (Extended Mix) Ft. Sisqó, Shawn Stockman & Raheem DeVaughn

Ice | BIG30 - "No Hospital Gang"

Parks | J. Arrr - "Growth" (Ft. Elzhi)

Ish | Quincy Jones - "The Secret Garden" (Ft. Barry White, Al B. Sure!, James Ingram & El DeBarge

Episode 467 | "The Masterpiece" Sep 01, 2021

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Leaks and early reveals have been a pattern surrounding Kanye and Drake's album rollouts, and Ye shares his frustration with Universal releasing his album without his consent (18:20). Joe and the crew also debate if Kanye is creating a new genre of music (46:15). He also provides additional arguments for the Kendrick Lamar and Drake tension (1:01:00), he shares the backstory of the photo he took with Snoh Aalegra (1:16:30), and how much he doesn't care about the Jake Paul boxing saga (1:25:50).

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | rum.gold - "Fix Me"

Ice | Doodie Lo - "Don't Worry" (Ft. Moneybagg Yo)

Parks | Lee "Scratch" Perry - "Disco Devil"

Episode 466 | "I'm Shutting Up Now" Aug 28, 2021

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The spirit of New York City's music scene is nonexistent! Joe and the crew speak to the lack of musical diversity and shares his frustrations with the lack of originality in DJ'ing (5:55). Are we one step closer to see Drake and Kendrick Lamar collid? Joe doubledowns on his take from the previous pod after Kendrick drops a new verse calling out the "top 5 rappers" (37:10). Joe also gives more reasons as to why Kanye West is chasing Drake's album (22:50). ESPN released an apology for their broadcast alledegly being interupted and leaking Drake's album release date. Another valuable lesson learned in Hip Hop this past week and Mickey Factz issues an apology for comments he made on Drink Champs (1:30:40), Fat Joe's latest project being removed from streaming services (1:39:30), the crate challenge (1:48:35), OnlyFans reversing their policy on sex and Max Kellerman being removed from ESPN's First Take (2:19:15).

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Joe | RINI - "Meet Me In Amsterdam"

Ice | 42 Dugg - "Freshman Of The Year"

Ish | Meek Mill - "Sharing Locations" (Ft. Lil Baby & Lil Durk)

Episode 465 | "The Star Wars" Aug 25, 2021

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On the return episode from a brief hiatus, Joe celebrates and congratulates Parks and Rem on their amazing wedding (6:05). The guys are inspired by Park's attention to detail and share their experience at his untraditional yet astonishing ceremony! Ty Dolla $ign and DVSN deliver their collaboration album over the weekend which drew comparisons to Silk Sonic's recent work (1:07:40). Joe then shows his appreciation for Cleo Sol (1:22:00) and Tiwa Savage as they released new music as well (1:35:50) which also introduced a conversation regarding international marketing for artists (1:47:00). The heavy hitters in music are back with more antics as Kanye and Drake's never-ending tension seemed to reach a new level this past weekend (1:54:40), Kendrick Lamar announces new music is coming (2:17:50) and recap of Hot 97's Summer Jam Festival (2:36:00) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Cleo Sol - "Sunshine"

Ice | Tsu Surf - "Until Further Notice"

Parks | Lord Finesse - "I Wanna Be Where You Are"

Ish | Dame D.O.L.L.A - "Overnight" (Ft. Blxst)

"The Grant Williams Episode" Aug 20, 2021

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The story of Grant Williams is told for the first time ever on the Joe Budden Podcast. Wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit at 25 years-old, Grant Williams shares his story of facing the injustices of the legal system and being faced with 25 to life while displaying resilience. He sits down with Joe Budden to discuss how he overcame his mental struggles, the outside world moving on without him and his dedication to obtaining his freedom despite the odds being stacked against him. Grant opens up about how being wrongfully accused has changed his life forever and more.

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Episode 464 | "The Service Business" Aug 18, 2021

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Joe's no stranger to not caring about what people say and suggests that other artist take the same approach as himself when receiving criticism by outside opinions (36:00). He also shares his weekend in Jersey City (57:20), a brief recap of the Tory Lanez and Cassidy beef (1:05:50) and covers one of the worst films he's ever seen starring Nicolas Cage (1:23:45). Ice asks the age-old question of when is it okay to cheat on your barber (1:35:50), podcasting and entertainment being apart of the service industry (1:54:00) and more!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Benny The Butcher - "Flood The Block"

Parks | Boldy James & The Alchemist - "Steel Wool"

Ice | Money Man - "Live Sum Mo"

Ish | AZ - "The Wheel" (Ft. Jaheim)

Episode 463 | "T.L.F.R." Aug 14, 2021

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Joe takes notice of Ish's new lifestyle changes and questions him on why he seems "too lit" these days (17:00). The guys then shift to a conversation about clout chasing vs marketing and the thin line between the to notions (32:00). Joe also shares his thoughts on the recent documentary on Anthony Bourdain (45:40), his issues with Justin Bieber remixing WizKid's hit single "Essence" (53:10), the guys explain what a rage room is, Apple's plan to scan their users photo's without consent (1:36:00), predicting Kanye West and Drake's first week sales (1:56:40) and more!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Isaia Huron - "Self!"

Ice | The Lox - "What Else You Need To Know"

Parks | Fat Joe, DJ Drama, Cool & Dre - "Demon Girl" (Ft. Ivory Scott)

Ish | Mon Moore - "Battlez, Pt. 2"

"The Grant Williams Episode" | Patreon Teaser Aug 13, 2021

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Episode 462 | "Upper Echelon" Aug 11, 2021

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Joe mentions his observation of certain people disappearing from social media and shares why he believes people abandon their accounts (38:00). The crew also discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning after sexual assault allegations (57:30), Barry Hankerson being accused of mishandling artists catalogue, De La Soul will be available on streaming services (1:56:00) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Tinashe - "Angels" (Ft. Kaash Paige)

Ice | King Von - "I Am What I Am" (Ft. Fivio Foreign)

Ish | Benny The Butcher - "Alone" (Ft. Rick Hyde & G Herbo)

Parks | De La Soul - "Stakes is High"

Episode 461 | "It's STFU Week" Aug 07, 2021

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Hip Hop had an amazing week and was nothing short of iconic! Joe's passion for Hip Hop is on full display this episode as he ensured that every possible aspect of the LOX and Dipset Verzuz battle was dissected (15:00). The crew gives the LOX their flowers while also discussing some of the ways that Dipset could have improved their chances to win the crowd's support (40:00). Kanye West had another virtual listening party for his upcoming album (1:37:00), and Nas drops "King Disease II" (1:42:30) and brings Lauryn Hill from retirement, which inspires the crew to give her verse a lyric breakdown and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Victoria Monét - "Coastin"

Ice | Jadakiss - "ME"

Parks | The Diplomats - "Who I Am"

Ish | Mona Lisa - "Just Want To Please You" (Ft. The Lox)

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