It’s an Alpha Day for the Busy Boys. We’re joined by good brother, poet, founder of Poetry Me, Please, Rush (The Mic). We briefly discuss the best love rappers before getting into the CHAT. Nic shows love to Gorilla Glue Girl 😭 and we talk all things new music-related. The Half&Half covers a big collab between Post Malone and Pokémon. Our Employee Of The Month is still the incredible Touré Ali Shiver. The Slide Deck gets pretty intense between Rush’s breakdown of J. Cole “BRACKETS” and anot...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The Fedora Falcon and Kombucha King are back, with special guests. Prime Life Clothing got you covered. We discuss Cardi’s new single and preview some other tracks. Nic has another powerful HALF&HALF, we shoutout Touré Ali in the EOTM, of course we play some heaters, quick AUTO-REPLY and then a full interview with the boys. Also, shoutout all BLACK Businesses. Ya feel me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 21
We back and we Black! Busy Black Businesses Month kicks off with a true innovator, Arden Franklyn from Westchester County. He's the Founder and CEO of 4$IDE. First, we CHAT about new music news, including The Weeknd and Lil Durk. Then we get into one of our most shocking HALF&HALF's yet related to beat licensing and vultures in the industry. SLIDE DECK doesn't disappoint as usual, AUTO-REPLY is a great warmup but the real treat is hearing Arden's story in the BOARD MEETING. The BULLETIN BOAR...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Immaculate. Perfect. Timeless. You know the vibes. We CHAT about a lot of music news because new music just hasn't been doing it for us; including Drake's album delay, the latest VERZUZ, Megan Thee Stallion's case, and much more. Our HALF&HALF examines the relevance of charts and how else we can gauge an artist's success. Another EOTM shoutout to NT before we slide into the SLIDE DECK. We close off Quotes From The Quill with a word that takes us in many different directions. All good though....
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We back. The Busy Boys discuss new music in the CHAT, including Armon's disappointment in a certain release. The HALF&HALF explores how music's medicinal impact can be taken a step further. One more shoutout to the guy NT, our EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH. The SLIDE DECK war goes on before we get into part two of Quotes From The Quill, chaotic/confusing edition. Stay Busy y'all, happy MLK DAY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Busy is back and vulnerable! We tap into the heavy R&B weekend in the CHAT before a wild HALF&HALF gauges our music tastes - it was brutal and rude. Another shoutout to Nicolas-Tyrell Scott as Employee of The Month before we hit the SLIDE DECK. This week’s BOARD MEETING takes a new life as we introduce a new series, "Quotes From The Quill." If you like lyrical analysis, you are in the right place. As always, Stay Safe and Stay Busy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 17
New year, still busy. The Boys are joined by friend of the show Chris Omar to discuss all things filmmaking and visuals. In the CHAT, we pay respects to MF Doom and discuss Will.I.Am’s comments on the Black Eyed Peas. The HALF&HALF shows love to Bandcamp doing it for the artists. Our new Employee of The Month is Nicolas-Tyrell Scott, talented writer and speaker from the UK. We might have heard our best slide ever in the SLIDE DECK thanks to Chris, but Nic and Armon brought the heat too. Afte...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
2020 is coming to an end, but the Busy Boys have got their eyes looking far ahead. First in the CHAT, Armon addresses Westside Gunn, then Nic follows up on Armon’s dvsn take. We talk Verzuz and reconciliation during the Half&Half, shoutout EOTM Junae one more time, and play some heaters in the Slide Deck. Today’s main event is a full reflection on this wild year, the ups and downs, the lessons, and what we’re most proud of. It gets personal, but you can’t not be motivated. Happy holidays, Ha...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. The Busy Boys were blessed to have the incomparable Ahmad Davis stop by and kick off Year 2 of the pod. We CHAT about the Verzuz none of us watched, the new dvsn single, Jhene Aiko's 'Chilombo' nomination, and speculate on how a Wale v Meek Mill Verzuz would go. Nic's HALF&HALF is all about Spotify looking out for the songwriters. One more shoutout to Employee of The Month, Junae Brown! Ahmad blesses us with Youngshann's "Bet...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Wow, The Busy Boys turn one year old! They’ve come a long way from the initial SoundCloud link and Armon’s two hour long Instagram story on the day of launch. It’s been an amazing year of Nic’s exquisite teas, debates about R&B and NAV, and seeing the Slide Deck evolve into a full blown feud. What a milestone! While the gang intended to record a normal episode, some special friends of the show had other plans. That being said, please, please mute your phones on your anniversaries! #StayBusy ...
Dec 16, 2020•2 hr 39 min
The Busy Boys are joined by one of the most charismatic people in the industry, Junae Brown. We preview some new music in the CHAT, discuss knowing your value a la Lil Baby’s show price, and Chloe x Halle’s greatness. Nic’s HALF&HALF is all about AR/VR, the SLIDE DECK goes LA, and Junae gives us a Board Meeting that could inspire a nation to get their marketing right. Stay Safe, Stay Humble, and Stay Busy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
From the BusyBubble to the BusyBoards, we're back and joined by a very special guest, PERFXN! You might have heard her slaying the competition in those beat battles on Clubhouse, but the real treat is how much she has to say about the musical landscape as a whole. We CHAT about meeting her two years ago at Blapchat live, Jack Harlow's "controversial" (lmfao) album cover, 6LACK's live greatness, and predict Ashanti v. Keyshia Cole in #Verzuz. Our HALF&HALF became a FULL&FULL as we discuss...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The Grammy's are Grammying, Armon is working OT, and Nic has had enough of the dressing v. stuffing debate. That all means....Busy is Back! We CHAT about Kevin Hart's Clubhouse experience and some hot takes (Freddie Gibbs > J. Cole?; D Smoke is an industry plant?) before Nic delivers another insightful Half&Half discussing YouTube's next power play. We give our final bouquet of flowers to EOTM Olivia Shalhoup and the Slide Deck takes a competitive edge after Kieran declares Nic the top cu...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The BusyBubble is open and we brought in TWO of its shining stars. Kojo Dadzie, The Multi-Talented Gentleman, joins us for a fun and personal episode, PLUS we introduce a new and improved Employee of The Month segment featuring the lovely Olivia Shalhoup. Banter, insightful talks, laughs and stories are shared. The slides? Might be our best yet, similar to whoever was handling the aux in the NBA Bubble. Nic firmly established himself as the Busy Aux MVP. Listen and enjoy our milestone 10th episo...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Busy is back with yet another illustrious guest for our spiciest episode since R&Beef. SE7EN, artist, producer, podcaster, and activist from Dekalb County joins us to discuss new music, The Weeknd's upcoming Super Bowl performance, NAV, Kanye West's rapping ability and some hot takes from our listeners. Next we discuss Beyoncé's partnership with Peloton and HBCUs before giving our EOTM Olivia Shalhoup another shoutout. We've got four slides this week, introducing our new Artist Submission se...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We had plenty to celebrate on the day of recording, especially our awesome guest Aliyah! We get to know her, talk Armon's latest music hot take, play some heaters, and honestly just share some good energy with one another. We hope you feel it on this Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We baaaack. It was an aggressive release week but our CHAT is calm. The HALF&HALF is for the fellow podders. Employee of the Month? Olivia Shalhoup! Shoutout Trippie Redd and Amethyst Collab. SLIDE DECK? Open your ears. Our BOARD MEETING is dedicated to 2020 and whether it has been a good year in music or not. Major love to Yaw Geez, Will C, and all who released this week. Stay Busy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Once again, we back! We cover all the new releases in the CHAT, talk to special guest Colin Hancock about our musical history in the HALF&HALF, shoutout our Employee of The Month Prime, play some heaters as per usual for the SLIDE DECK, and then we have a calm discussion about Clubhouse for the BOARD MEETING. It's never a dull moment with the Busy Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The Busy Boys want to know your story. Before that, we get into the CHAT and a load of new music. Then Nic shouts out Matcha Green Tea before we discuss the HALF&HALF, a new hotel concept from a major label...in a pandemic? Another shoutout to our EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, Prime, and then we enter the SLIDE DECK. For the main event, the BOARD MEETING, we discuss storytelling in music. Why is it important? How is it done? Why do we care? BULLETIN BOARD is dedicated to new releases from the stars...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Busy Boys go on the road, but are joined by superproducer and artist Nascent. He's produced for Brent Faiyaz, 50 Cent, Elle Varner, AZ and more. Album coming soon. Tune in for the usual shenanigans but also hear his story, especially how Port Authority plays into it and you really just have to shoot your shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Nothing but illustrious guests! Busy Boys are back with Jeff Jackson, an extremely talented mix engineer. He's worked with artists y'all listen to daily. CHAT - hella new music. HALF&HALF - CreateSafe is bringing transparency. Employee Of The Month - our good man Prime, another mixing engineer out of NYC. SLIDE DECK - should we tell you or just let you listen? The latter. BOARD MEETING - learn about Jeff Jackson's journey, inspirations, and work ethic. What a conversation, and a new segment ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Busy week in music and for The Busy Boys. (CHAT) - Armon's Bryson Tiller article, new music, Bad Bunny bus concert, COLORS delivers another amazing performance, Summer music we missed last week, new acquisitions, new networks, album anniversaries, and astrological album announcements. (HALF&HALF) - Ain't no more Top 40, according to Spotify. (EOTM) - Big love to Alexis Salkey! (@iamalexisnicole on IG, @AForAlexis on Twitter). (SLIDE DECK) - Tiana Major9 - Same Space; Radamiz - Goya ft. Kota ...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
#BusyIsBack! We missed y'all and we missed podding. With three months of music news and releases to catch up on, we introduce a new segment called Out of Office ! Try to name everything that happened and projects that released between June and now before tuning in. Half&Half briefly previews Kanye West's contract ordeals and why people aren't really listening to him. We're running back our homegirl Alexis Salkey as Employee of The Month because she deserves the full ting. You know the Slide ...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Dark times, truly. We didn't know what this episode would be, but we found a way to enjoy the company of one another, share some laughs, and have an enlightening discussion. Thankful to Ashton Combs for joining us for Episode 25! CHAT (1:48) Ashton interview, 112 v Jagged Edge, Freddie Gibbs - 'Alfredo,'' 6LACK - "ATL Freestyle" and another R&B discussion, Lucky Daye "Shoulda" gave Babyface a verse, Ne-Yo ft. Jeremih - "U 2 Luv". HALF&HALF (40:15) #BlackOutTuesday. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Is our mic on? Busy Boys back at it with a Memorial Day pod. CHAT (2:51) - I talked to Pusha T this week, Nic was angry at a bunch of stuff, and Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat walked themselves over the plank. You hate to see it. HALF&HALF (33:50) - Audio streaming went down but the creativity has gone up! Big love to our EOTM, Chris Omar! SLIDE DECK (39:36) - Joyce Wrice - That's On You; Majid Jordan - Asleep. BOARD MEETING (44:40) - Shiny New Toys in Music. Why do we crown stars early? Are we m...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
That Jordan doc really hit. He....stayed busy...as we do. Welcome back! CHAT (2:40) - Bryan-Michael Cox x Darkchild IG Lives; R&B streaming numbers check-in; Future album; Roy Woods project; Pop Smoke posthumous album; Chloe x Halle single; Trippie Redd single ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR; Luda v Nelly; Usher v CB or JT?; Snoop Dogg v Busta Rhymes. HALF&HALF (30:34) - Jazz Artist Commission Fund. SLIDE DECK (34:45) - Jacob Collier ft. Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign - All I Need; Xavier Omar - Afraid. ...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
I don't know about you, but...we busy. CHAT (3:57) - RIP to Little Richard, Andre Harrell, and Betty Wright; Kehlani's album; Tekashi's back; John Legend x Buju Banton's new single; Luda v Nelly loading; Jill and Erykah blessed IG Live. HALF&HALF (26:00) - Soundcloud entering the Twitch game. EOTM (30:40) Chris Omar. SLIDE DECK (31:04) - Day 26 - Are We In This Together; Mahalia - Plastic Plants. BOARD MEETING (38:10) - Do we need critics? Should we pay attention to journalism? Whose voices ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We so savage. Poddin, chattin, rappin. Chat (4:23) Quick Hits, “Laugh Now Cry Later” x YG, “Baby Mama” x Brandy ft. Chance The Rapper, “Savage” Remix x Megan Thee Stallion ft. BEYONCÉ, Jill Scott v Erykah Badu, Drake Hours. Half & Half (32:40) These Concert Refunds Are Not Hitting! Slide Deck (39:13) - Giving Me Life x Mariah Carey ft. Slick Rick and Blood Orange; Gwen Bunn x Yours. Board Meeting (44:08) How are you doing, bro? How are you doing what you are doing? What has this time yielded...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20 baby!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Busy Boys back with a boss lady! Celebrity publicist Marie Driven joins us for a fun time. Chat (3:27) - dvsn album, DaBaby album, Kehlani single, Playboi Carti single, John Legend single. Half&Half (25:06) - DroppTv's new initiative for music video apparel. Employee Of The Month (32:10) - Chris Omar, filmmaker. Slide Deck (33:32) - Gabriela Kochella - Friend Dem, Bosco - Champagne, Naya Shea - Company. Board Meeting (43:09) Get to know Marie! Stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
