Thinking Outside The Boombox

In this surprise episode, Ahmad comes out of retirement to give his thoughts on the historic rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the SERIES finale of Thinking Outside the Boombox, my wife Karyn joins the podcast for the final stop on the farewell tour. To close out the podcast, we're talking about R&B beefs! Thank you all for 7 amazing years and 220 episodes!Song of the Week (5:40), Press Play (9:45), Dig Deeper (28:50)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/6-12-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the finale episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I discuss some of the best hip-hop movies in each movie genre and discuss how hip-hop is typically used in movies!Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-22-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I unpack all my thoughts after multiple listens of Kendrick Lamar's new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.Dig Deeper (2:40)Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the penultimate episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I rank and discuss some of the best hip-hop movie soundtracks of all time! Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-7-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Brian and I discuss those rappers that briefly put down the microphone and stepped in front of the camera. In Part 3 of our Reel Rhythm series, we discuss the best rappers turned actors!Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-1-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Brian returns for part 2 of our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history of hip-hop in movies! This week we discuss the best (and not so good) rap biopics!Dig Deeper (2:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-24-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, my good friend Brian - co-host of What’s In The Box Office? - joins me to begin our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history of hip-hop in movies! In Part 1, we discuss some of the best original hip-hop songs made for movies! Dig Deeper (2:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-17-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I recap the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Tune in to see how well I predicted the hip-hop and R&B categories!Dig Deeper (3:19)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-10-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I make the fourth stop on my farewell tour to talk to my family, Kathryn & Devin, about women in hip-hop!Dig Deeper (2:55)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-3-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I make the third stop on my farewell tour to talk to my homie Airriell about homosexuality in hip-hop!Dig Deeper (3:16)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/3-27-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I announce the winners of the final and 6th Annual TOTB Awards!Song of the Week (2:47), Press Play (4:19), Dig Deeper (17:07)Ad Sponsor: Use code QUICKSTART to get one free month of Pair Networks!Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/2-20-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I visit the next stop on my farewell tour as Brian & Noah return one last time to discuss: BEATS!Dig Deeper (4:18)Ad Sponsor: Use code QUICKSTART to get one free month of Pair Networks!Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/1-23-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, I discuss the most anticipated rap and R&B albums of 2022!Dig Deeper (3:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/1-2-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I reveal my top 30 albums and top 5 EPs of 2021! Happy Holidays!Dig Deeper (2:45)Apple Music: LinkSpotify: LinkPodcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-26-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I reveal my top 75 songs of 2021! Check out the playlists on Apple Music or Spotify!Apple Music: LinkSpotify: LinkDig Deeper (2:46)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-19-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first stop on my farewell tour and this week, guests Joe and Chloe join me in the studio to discuss spirituality in hip-hop and R&B.Song of the Week (4:05), Press Play (5:53), Dig Deeper (14:24)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-5-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hip-Hop History Month comes to a close and in this week's episode, I discuss hip-hop in the 2000s! So throw a durag under your fitted and make sure you're wearing your best throwback jersey!Ad Sponsor: Get a 4 week trial with the code POD at Stamps.com.Song of the Week (2:55), Press Play (4:37), Dig Deeper (29:25)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-28-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I discuss the most important decade in hip-hop's history as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Let's go back to the 90s!Song of the Week (3:23), Press Play (5:17), Dig Deeper (18:59)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-21-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I explore the decade hip-hop developed a personality as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Welcome to the '80s!Song of the Week (3:25), Press Play (6:31), Dig Deeper (19:02)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-14-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.