This week Ed talks the Super Bowl Halftime show and how it represented Hip-Hop Culture and Black People in a real way. That doesn’t change what’s going on in the NFL, but it was great to see. Also, hear Ed’s thoughts on Black Cinema and telling our stories. Although he’s closing out his 50’s, Ed still feels he has a lot more to offer the game. And you know what? He’s absolutely right! Enjoy this week’s episode, Son! Prayers and Condolence to Tyrese as he mourns the loss of his mother. Stay stron...
Feb 18, 2022•56 min
This Week Ed takes time to celebrate the stellar Sophomore album from Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele. Take an audio journey with Ed as he highlights some of his favorite moments on the album and relives a great contribution to hip-hop turning 22 years old. It’s C’mon Sons for DaBaby’s Crew and Nelly and then Ed talks to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige! Don’t forget to wish Ed a Happy Birthday! Oh yeah…F**k Joe Rogan, Son! Produced by "Super Producer" Krista and CamQuotes To learn mo...
Feb 12, 2022•58 min
Guys, stop comparing yourselves to other people and their lives! Be GRATEFUL for what you have because, it can all be gone in the blink of an eye. Ed dishes out some words of encouragement following several highly publicized suicides and some personal issues he's been facing lately. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 04, 2022•58 min
Ed takes some time about to talk about the world and everything in it. He starts with his disagreement with one of Kevin Samuels latest statements about men dating after 7pm. After that Ed transitions in to Cardi’s big court win. From DM Slander to Politics and Parenthood, Ed covers it all and addresses some of you hating a$$ MF’s that just need to let people live and do their thing. Listen up, Son! Produced by Super Producer Krista Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and ...
Jan 29, 2022•59 min
Ed finally made it to 200 episodes of "C'Mon Son!" The Podcast and it's only right he reach this milestone with two people that were around during a life changing turning point in his career, Doctor Dre and T-Money. Yo! MTV Raps! was a groundbreaking moment for hip-hop and urban media. The first Black men (the first MEN) on TV hosting music conversations that spanned across the globe. The first time hip hop and comedy met and was introduced to a national and international audience. Ladies and ge...
Jan 21, 2022•43 min
Ed opens up about his personal FOMO he experienced following Mary J. Blige's birthday party plus gives several reasons to be grateful for the simple things in life we often forget. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr
Ed Lover breaks down his list of rappers with distinct sounds that separate themselves from others. He challenges all you guys to reach out and let him know if you agree, disagree or if he's missing anyone! 1997-2007 only! Next week we will follow up with 2007 to today. Chime in and let us know your feed back! Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week, Ed finished his 2021 recap discussing highs, lows and funniest moments from October to today that deserve or deserved a C'MON SON! Of course Ed has a few off the wall opinions but hey, he wouldn't be The Ed Lover if he agreed with everyone. So kick back, enjoy while listening and have a safe and Happy New Year, son! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Dec 30, 2021•43 min
This week, Ed recaps the first half of the year that was 2021. He talks highs, lows and funniest moments from January to June that deserved a C'MON SON! He also speaks on Jay-Z's claim that no one wants to stand on that VERZUZ stage with him. Ed drops a few names you might be thinking and a couple you would never expect. Have a safe and happy holiday, son! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Dec 24, 2021•57 min
You ever just get sick of constantly reading headlines, tabloids, tweets, blogs whatever of other people's messy ass lives? Ed does. This week, Ed takes a deep dive in to dissecting how and why people take their messy ass lives for granted. Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 16, 2021•49 min
This week Ed takes time out from his traveling to show all of his day 1’s some love for supporting him through they years. Through comedy, TV shows and music, YOU have always been there and it’s been greatly appreciated. Ed gives his disgust on moving, what he would do differently with his music career and talks up the long awaited return of the C’mon Son! Web Roast Series exclusively on Patreon and why it went away. Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon because we have a special gift for the firs...
Dec 09, 2021•32 min
Ed Lover breaks down his list of rappers with distinct sounds that separate themselves from others. He challenges all you guys to reach out and let him know if you agree, disagree or if he's missing anyone! 1977-1997 only! Next week we will follow up with 1997 to today. Chime in and let us know your feed back! Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Hip-Hop is once again mourning the loss of one its most polarizing figures of the new generation. Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of Memphis, TN. It's an unfortunate reminder of how success and desire to have a better life for yourself and your family can lead to envy and people that watched your climb wanting to take you out. Do Black Lives Matter in the Culture of Hip-Hop? We ask that question in the memoriam episode of C'mon Son. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuot...
Nov 19, 2021•49 min
This week, we take time to remember one of hip-hop's biggest contributors: the one and only Heavy D. In music, movies and TV, whether emceeing or production, there will truly never, ever be another to contribute to culture like Heavy D, ever again. Ed remembers his good friend Heavy D, ten years after his untimely death. Up on the chopping block this week for C'Mon Son: Aaron Rodgers Kamala Harris Paul Rudd Kanye West and more... Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more ab...
Nov 11, 2021•43 min
This week we celebrate two giants in the culture of hip-hop taking their rightful place in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! LL Cool J and Jay-Z's contributions to hip-hop are immeasurable and their dedication to their art needs to be recognized and appreciated every year. They finally got it right! One of the L's for Cool J should stand for Long overdue this week and of course we can never leave out Hall of Fame Hov! Let's celebrate Hip-Hop, Son! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To...
Nov 04, 2021•42 min
Ghostface Killah is unquestionably one of the greatest emcees to ever touch a mic. This week, we take time out to give him his flowers as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album, Ironman! Take an audio walk with Ed as he highlights some of his favorite tracks on this album. Co-Produced by Krista "Super-Producer" Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Oct 29, 2021•52 min
Former mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed has made it official: he wants his Atlanta mayoral seat back and believes he is best fit for the position. In this brutally honest sit down with Ed Lover and Ali Roc from The Georgia Entertainment Association, Reed unveils his plan to restore the Atlanta the once over saw during his two terms. Enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Oct 21, 2021•30 min
Ed takes a moment in time to relive the days of working on his debut album, "Back Up Off Me." Here, he talks about the day Biggie and Lil Cease show up in the studio and Biggie BODYING him and all his guys on the track. All off the top of the head. Listen to the story and the full track! Produced by Cameron "CamQuotes" Pruitt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...
Oct 19, 2021•9 min
T.I. asked Ed Lover to curate a Biggie Smalls playlist for an event he hosted at The Trap Museum, so Ed breaks down his top 30 Notorious B.I.G. tracks. Enjoy! Co-Produced by Krista "Super-Producer" Hayes Co-Produced by Cameron "CamQuotes" Pruitt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Following the BET Awards, Ed Lover has A LOT to say about Nelly, rap battles and how he REALLY felt about this year's production. Plus Ed goes IN AGAIN this week during his highly anticipated CMON SON! roast. Enjoy! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Ed Lover goes into detail about a his former friendship with the disgraced Grammy-award winning singer that turned sour. Plus Ed gives his honest feedback about attempting to separate the man, from the music. Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 30, 2021•46 min
To celebrate the recent health battle that Scarface conquered, Ed Lover is running back his Backspin/Sirius FM conversation w/ the incomparable Scarface. Ed also shares a special message dedicated to the late Melvin Van Peebles. To close out, Ed comes back HARD with his infamous C'Mon Son! roast, sparing no lives and coming for EVERYONE including Fat Joe, Joe Biden, the internet, former R.Kelly employees and more. Enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-P...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min
One of the most informative yet opinionated episodes Ed Lover's dropped since launching this podcast four years ago, Ed Lover teams up with his homie-in-hip-hop Dan Smalls (President and C.E.O. of The Dantana Group) to round out his Game Changers in Music list. As always, if you agree or disagree w/ Ed, hit him up and tell him yourself at MrEdLover@gmail.com. Kick back and enjoy this musical journey. Executive Produced: Krista Hayes Associate Producer: Cameron "CamQuotes" Pruitt To learn more ab...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In this monumental episode of C'Mon Son!, Ed Lover dissects his top musicians who shifted the music industry that's impacted today's music culture. Simply put. Share your opinions directly with Ed Lover at MrEdLover@gmail.com and let us know if you agree, disagree or if he left anyone off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2021•51 min
Ed Lover gives a rundown off all dumb and dope shit going on in the U.S.A. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2021•50 min
For over two decades, DJ Non-Stop has been right by DMX's side. From world tours, to movie sets, to family events, Non-Stop took the time to speak with Ed Lover about their friendship, good and bad times and how he thinks DMX would want the world to remember him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 09, 2021•48 min
In this second installation of the Flowers series, Ed Lovers pays respect to the late DMX, sharing personal stories and encounters, his favorite celebrity comments about X plus a teaser to Ed's next podcast drop, an intimate conversation with X's 20+ year DJ, DJ NonStop. This is a very emotional episode, so prepare yourself. Enjoy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...
Aug 05, 2021•45 min
One of the best Black-led music festivals is back this year and what a hell of a line-up! Ed Lover kicks it with the founders and organizers of One Music Festival in Atlanta and gets the fellas to break down how they were capable of coming back strong since the pandemic forced them to cancel the highly-anticipated event in 2020. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...
Jul 29, 2021•45 min
It seems like the entire city of Atlanta showed up for Kanye West during his DONDA listening session at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. Ed talks about his experience being there, from critiquing the actual album, to celebrity encounters, if the merch was dope and so much more. Kick back, relax and enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 23, 2021•46 min
Tyler Perry was trending recently following an influx of people dragging the famed entertainment mogul for terrible script writing and casting, however he still owns a billion-dollar film conglomerate. So this triggered Ed Lover to ask the blanket question: Are we tolerating mediocrity? Not just in film, but in music as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...
Jul 16, 2021•40 min
