Run CMB is back with one of our favorite subjects; summertime cuts. We curate the essential summer playlist for your Summer 21 get down. Before we jump into that, we touch on the XXL Freshmen class and what used to be. We also give love to two of the best to do it and touch on their respective albums; Lloyd Banks and Skyzoo. CMB is back doing what we do best so tell your peoples to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast. You can catch the Summertime 21 playlist here as...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Post-show antics from our Cole album review. Topics include Nicki Minaj's album drop and the (lack of) buzz around it and can network TV properly do the black experience justice? With Black-Ish about to make its exit, who can fill the hole it will leave? Be sure to check last week's episode on J.Cole monstrous album drop and of course there is the Run CMB Soundtrack that is an absolute must for hip hop fans. Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on FBook and IG @RunCMBPodcast....
May 24, 2021•39 min
Run CMB jumps in and breaks down J. Cole's highly anticipated "Off Season". Does it reach the level of the hype? And dam did it receive some hype. But we gotta talk about the features too of course. We also break down the annual discussion of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Hip Hop's place in their sacred halls. We also touch on The Game and Joe Budden before giving you an update to the best hip hop playlist on Spotify, The Run CMB Soundtrack. We trying to be the #1 podcast in hip hop so spre...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Run CMB does their first live listen as we dive into the sounds and rhymes of Saba. Matt breaks down the Saba playlist and lets C, B and you all in on why he is one of the best artists you really aren't paying enough attention to. You can check that playlist out here . Come for storytelling of Saba and stay for his elite-level lyrics. Before we get into Saba, we have to give thoughts on recent news from HOV and of course a dive into J. Cole's Interlude. Be sure to tell your people to follow us o...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Run CMB is back to discuss all things hip hop which may or may not include the new "Khaled, Khaled" album. Your boys got PLENTY to say on this, as well as a conversation around who is carrying the hip-hop torch these days while some of the bigger names sit on the sideline and leave us waiting for their next project. B also has a hot take that gets the rest of the fellas fired up. As always, we drop some new heat for you as we update the best playlist in hop aka The Run CMB Soundtrack. Get our li...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
First and foremost, RIP DMX. This episode was recorded shortly before news broke of his untimely passing. There will never be another like him. In our debut episode of season 2, we touch on his impact on the game and his energy and passion. We also talk about who has been moving moves on wax and in the board room lately before giving our first update to the best playlist in hip hop, "The Run CMB Soundtrack", which can be found on Spotify. Make sure to follow your boys on Twitter @cmb_run, and on...
Apr 10, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The production value in hip hop cannot be understated, so Run CMB had to give it up to the producers that help make the music that we nod our heads to. We break down who were some of the standout producers in 2020 and who have helped push the production value in the game to where it is today. So much so, that one of the fellas compares some producers to some of the most classical composers in the history of music. We also introduce you to one of the best albums the three of us have ever come acr...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min
It. Is. Here. The fellas reveal each of their top 5 albums of all time. There has to be some controversy along the way at this point, don't it? Some iconic artists make the cut for sure, but which of the albums do CMB think is their definitive album? All your questions will be answered once you hit play. Make sure you holla at us and let us know your top 10. Hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast. Best believe the soundtrack will be bumpin this week with some iconic add...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Everyone loves a good top ten list and it is finally time for the fellas of Run CMB to drop their top 10 hip hop albums of alllllllll time. The fellas had to dig in, do some shuffling around and bring their albums to the pod. Of course, we would not be Run CMB if we did not have a nice healthy discussion about how and why each of the entries were chosen for such a prestigious honor. In this week's episode, we will break down #s10-6 for each of the fellas with the top five coming next week. Now y...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min
On the docket today; the Tiger Woods doc, cats trying to shed their black heritage, some boxing talk and what movies we watching over MLK weekend.
Jan 16, 2021•45 min
Like C said, don't go spitting in our Whataburger but we had to have a conversation about the Texas rap scene. 2/3rds of the group has some questions while one of us has to hold it down for TX. There is plenty to love but plenty to...discuss. Of course, we can't talk Texas without talking about Scarface and Bun B, but who else stands out and who disappoints from the Lone Star State. Let's talk about it. Be sure to see who gets added to the Run CMB Soundtrack, THE best hip hop playlist on Spotify...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On January 6th, things got wild and there was no way we could pass on the opportunity to chat on the subject. Check it out, check out the pod on MF DOOM and check out The Run CMB Soundtrack. Then tell your peoples to follow us on twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast. 2021 us the year of CMB
Jan 08, 2021•48 min
To start the new year we have to pay respects to the passing of the legendary MF DOOM. CMB does one of their deepest dives yet into the unique qualities of what made MF DOOM so iconic. He really was your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. In that vein, we discuss some other underappreciated rappers and make sure we add them to THE VERY BEST playlist in hip hop, The Run CMB Soundtrack. Be sure to check it out on Spotify as well and follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on IG and Facebook @Runcmbpodca...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Hip Hop Twitter aka HHT, is a dangerous place folks. Some of the wildest takes and some love for some crazy artists go down here, but it can also stir up some pretty interesting debates. C, M and B go down the Twitterverse for this one and open up a heavy conversation again on what is hip hop and do our first live listen, thanks to The Kid Laroi. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBpodcast. Make sure you follow the pod and share your favorite episode with ...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Instead of hollering at Santa, the fellas sit down to discuss what they are hoping for when the clock strikes midnight and we flip the calendar to 2021. After checking out the pod, let us know what you are want to see in the industry next year. You can hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast. The soundtrack gets its weekly update as well. Just type in Run CMB Soundtrack into Spotify and turn the speakers up. Like, fellow, share and comment about the pod. We trying to ...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 27 min
We HAVE to talk about the "American Skin" trailer and how the movie should be consumed and received by the public. We got thoughts. Tell your friends about us. Follow the pod, then follow us on @cmb_run on Twitter and @RunCMBPodcast on Facebook and IG. Hollar at your boys
Dec 19, 2020•45 min
Chris, and Matt have an intervention with Brandon to discuss his thoughts on Kendrick and make sure he is not going off the deep end on this one. The career of Kendrick gets discussed going back to his legendary mixtape days to his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Damn" album. To kick us off we dive into the news of the week including the week of Weezy. Don't forget to check out the 12.12 deluxe as we talk about everything from James Harden to R&B. Tell your friends all about us and be sure to follow...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Matt's closing comment on the Kendrick episodes leaves Chris literally in tears and that is where we begin. We touch on everything from the James Harden news, to the beginning of a deep dive on R&B. Chris takes exception to an artist Brandon has no love for and it only gets better from there. Once you are done, make sure you follow the pod, leave a review, and tell your friends about us. Check us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast. And of course there is the "Run CMB S...
Dec 13, 2020•49 min
Same ol nonsense you come to expect from the fellas. The after-party commences as we discuss who got the best fries in the game. How In-N-Out is overrated and a list of other stuff that we felt compelled to discuss simply because its our show.
Dec 05, 2020•42 min
Spotify put a nice little wrap on 2020 but we talking rap on RUN CMB. The fellas take a dive into what Spotify told them about who they consumed in 2020 and even how they consumed their music in 2020. Of course, the best part is finding out who the top 5 listened to artists and songs were for CMB. We also take a dive into the Grammys as this may be the best pure hip hop list the grammy's has produced, but did they STILL miss the mark? Don't forget to tell your people about the pod and follow the...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This week's deluxe touches on the NBA draft and if crying is allowed during the moment. Also, who the hell are these dudes?
Nov 20, 2020•33 min
They say hip-hop is dead but we found 9 artists who are keeping it alive and well. Some of these artists are new, and some have been in the game for a while but these artists crept up on our radar this year in 2020 and we are beatin the drums to make sure yall all are up on them too. Of course the Run CMB Soundtrack is just drippin with sauce after this week, so make sure you check out the updates this week. Don't forget to catch the deluxe edition and see what kind of nonsense we on. Be sure to...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 39 min
CMB is back on the music grind to conclude whose Wu squad comes out with the W after the previous fantasy draft. We also dive into the Wu documentary and expand on the genius of Rza. Before that, we look at some albums that snuck under the radar in the last month and talk about which formula works best; dropping a 16 track album, or a nice 6 piece to keep the fans wanting more? Then of course we put you up on game and let you know what we rockin to this week as we update the Run CMB Soundtrack o...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Aftershow banter on what Hollywood franchises get it right, did we need a Bad Boys 3 and is Cristopher Nolan Hollywood's savior? Don't forget to like and share the show, as well as catch this week's episode as we conclude the Wu Draft. Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook @runcmbpodcast. Of course, make sure you check the playlist on Spotify, the Run CMB Soundtrack
Nov 13, 2020•39 min
As much as we love hip-hop we love our right to vote and no vote mattered more than this year's presidential election. CMB talks about what we have seen over the course of the election. What did we learn, what left us confused, and what were some hip-hop legends thinking?!?!? WU part 2 is coming next week, but these issues are too big to ignore. But when you are in the mood to get your head noddin, be sure to check out the Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify and tell the world about your boys....
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min
During the after-party this week, we give thoughts on the NBA ratings and if the social justice campaigns had the impact that the media proclaimed it to have. We also give a definitive answer on when it is ok to turn the heat on in the house. Make sure you also check our WU-Tang episode this week where we do our fantasy WU draft as well as the Run CMB Soundtrack which gets updated weekly with the heat.
Oct 16, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Maybe our wildest episode yet! CMB with another flowers episode where we discuss the legacy of Wu-Tang and give our thoughts on how and why they have been able to transcend beyond hip-hop before we do a fantasy WU draft. We also spend some time discussing which album we are most excited to see over these last few months of 2020, and how has music consumption changed artist production. The main course is on point as usually but the sidebar this week was on one! Be sure to check it then check the ...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Welcome to the "Deluxe Edition" of the Run CMB podcast. Chris, Matt and Brandon do their typical post show wrap up, but more importantly we talk about life. This week we chat about showing respect to your peoples and if we prefer being called black or African American. Be sure to check us on twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast. And of course, the best playlist in the game the Run CMB Soundtrack on spotify.
Oct 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 1
CMB is back to talk about some of the best crews in the history of hip hop and Brandon has a ridiculous plan to put two of the best groups in hip hop on the same album. Be sure to check us on twitter at cmb_run to let us know who we forgot. Don't forget to check out the absolute best playlist in hip hop, the Run CMB soundtrack on Spotify. And in this week's deluxe edition, the three kings spit about life and black v African American.
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min
So much hip hop, so little time. Who you got in the battle of supreme lyricists: Kendrick or Lupe? Where did this beef start? Is this beef really about martial arts?!?! Let us explain. Is Kanye mad? Or a mad genius? We also gotta talk about the Rolling Stones listing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as the best hip hop album of all time. All this and we still gotta put you up on game on what hits to check out this week as we hit the way back machine and check out some projects from years past. Ma...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 26 min
