Pusha-T has released his album It's Almost Dry , which was produced by both Kanye West and Pharrell. Pusha says the album was his Verzuz between Kanye and Pharrell. On this week's episode of AFH 's What's The Headline , we review It's Almost Dry , song by song, and determine who won between Pharrell and Kanye. We also celebrate the life of DJ Kay Slay, and discuss what we know so far about Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers . 0:00 Intro 5:12 RIP DJ Kay Slay 8:24 P...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 81
We discuss JAY-Z's many sneak disses on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline podcast. We also talk about Will Smith's ban from the Oscars, Black Star's new album with Madlib, ScHoolboy Q's new Soccer Dad song, Kidd Creole's (from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five) manslaughter conviction and more. 0:00 Intro 2:56 Will Smith is banned from the Oscars for 10 years. Does it matter? 10:15 Black Star are releasing their new Madlib-produced album in a few weeks. What ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 80
After making progress in recent years, the 2022 Grammy Awards dropped the ball again when it came to Hip-Hop. We break down their misses, the new Dreamville mixtape, Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher's feud and more on episode #79 of AFH's What's The Headline . 0:00 Intro 1:00 Last thoughts on Will Smith x Chris Rock 4:20 Reviewing the 2022 Grammy Awards for Hip-Hop 9:44 This was one of the most disappointing Grammys for Rap in years 14:37 J. Cole continues to be disrespected 18:00 Best Rap Pe...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 79
Benny The Butcher continues his hot streak, with the release Tana Talk 4 . We review the album, song by song, in addition to discussing Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked's The Rise & Fall of Slaughterhouse and Fly Anakin's Frank on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline . 2:40 Benny The Butcher has released his Tana Talk 4 album 4:30 Was Johnny P’s Caddy the best way to kick off the album’s promo cycle? 6:26 What makes Benny The Butcher’s Tana Talk series different from his other music ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 78
Last week, Joe Budden and Royce 5'9 had a heated public exchange with Joell Ortiz. On this week's episode of AFH 's What's The Headline , we provide an in-depth timeline of the rise and fall of Slaughterhouse. 1:00 The members of Slaughterhouse are in a war of words with one another 3:00 Why Slaughterhouse is so loved by so many 9:40 The rise and fall of Slaughterhouse: a timeline 10:00 Where Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce da 5’9 and Joe Budden were in their careers right before the formation of ...
Mar 07, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 77
Dr. Dre led one of the greatest halftime performances in Super Bowl history. On this week's episode of What's The Headline , we unpack the symbolism and references in a show that included Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. We also discuss Snoop's new album and his purchase of Death Row Records. 0:00 Intro 2:14 Where does the Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige halftime show rank among halftime shows? 4:25 A history of Hip...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 76
The Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV series depicts that origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan. The show's creators call it "historical fiction." On this week's episode of What's The Headline , we look at many of the show's biggest moments, and explain what's fact and what's fiction. Do not watch or read ahead, if you have not watched Wu-Tang: An American Saga and do not want some of the plot points to be revealed. 0:00 Intro 5:48 Our personal interactions with members of the Wu-Tang Clan 8:20 Determinin...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 75
J. Cole has been using guest verses to make the case that he is the best rapper alive. We discuss his greatest appearances, Snoop Dogg being back on Death Row Records, a new book about J. Dilla and more in this week's episode of AFH 's What's The Headline . 0:00 Intro 1:20 Benny The Butcher’s "Johnny P’s Caddy," featuring J. Cole, is a special moment for Hip-Hop 5:19 The meaning of Johnny P’s Caddy 6:55 J. Cole has been using feature verses to prove he is the best rapper alive 9:40 Who had the b...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 74
A new crop of MCs is emerging to take the throne from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. We name the 10 best rappers of the Now School. On episode #73 of the What's The Headline podcast, we also discuss Pete Rock not being paid for his work on Illmatic, Kool Moe Dee's resurfaced report card grading MCs from the 80s and 90s and more. 0:00 Intro 5:02 There is a new generation of MCs emerging to take over the 2020s 9:20 The top MCs of the 2010s 12:43 The differences between traditional Rap and melo...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 73
We discuss 2021's biggest Hip-Hop stories and best Rap album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 1:48 The biggest Hip-Hop stories of 2021 (Impact) 2:45 Busta Rhymes tore down the stage at the VMAs with an iconic performance 9:40 Hip-Hop will take over the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige 12:39 Hip-Hop owned the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with the induction of LL Cool J and JAY-Z 17:08 Dr. Dre made a maj...
Dec 20, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 72
Kanye West and Drake did a concert together last week. The world believed they had made peace, but Drake performed several songs in his set that contained Kanye disses. We break down the history of their feud and the lyrics of the songs Drake used to publicly wage warfare against Kanye, on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline : 0:00 Intro 1:10 Drake and Kanye West have been fixated with each other for years 2:50 Kanye West and Drake did a massive joint concert last wee...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 71
The fight between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia was one of the biggest stories of the week, but their ability to move past it, given their history, is an even bigger story. We discuss that, the premiere party for You Are Now Watching Video Music Box--Nas' documentary on Ralph McDaniels--and more on episode 70 of Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline : 0:00 Intro 6:50 The expectations going into the Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Verzuz 11:50 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 M...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 70
The 2022 Grammy nominations have arrived, and the year’s best album wasn’t even nominated. Here are the biggest misses and predictions for the winners. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss all of the Rap categories, make our picks and predict who will win the awards. This installment was recorded prior to the death of Virgil Abloh. AFH's offers its condolences to his friends and family, and there is a tribute to him on ambrosiaforheads.com. 0:00 Intro 6:20The 2022 Gram...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 69
Joell Ortiz joins episode 68 of AFH 's What's The Headline . He discusses his new album The Autograph , his top 5 Brooklyn MCs, using one of his songs as his wedding vows and more. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The partnership Joell Ortiz has with Mello Music Group 3:00 How Joell Ortiz approaches storytelling in his music 4:50 Joell Ortiz was competing with JAY-Z when he first started 7:00 Joell Ortiz names his top 5 Brooklyn MCs 8:25 It’s becoming cool again to listen to great Hip-Hop 9:47 Joell Ortiz speaks...
Nov 22, 2021•51 min•Ep. 68
Kanye West's appearance on Drink Champs has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop moments of 2021. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline , we discuss why, after years of being dismissed as crazy, the world is listening to Ye again. 0:00 Intro 1:30 The Kanye West Drink Champs interview is one of the biggest Hip-Hop events of the year 2:40 The early media coverage of the Kanye West interview focused on click bait topics 9:50 Breaking down Ambrosia For Heads ’ approach to reporting Hip-Ho...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 67
Hip-Hop took over the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the induction of JAY-Z and LL Cool J. We discuss their legendary careers, MF DOOM, Nas' upcoming documentary on Video Music Box and one of the best new music weeks of the year for Hip-Hop, on episode 66 of AFH 's What's The Headline . 0:00 Intro 1:55 Hip-Hop’s place in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 5:35 JAY-Z and LL Cool J are Hip-Hop’s 2021 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 6:00 Is LL Cool J the most under-respe...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 66
AZ has released Doe Or Die 2 , an album that was nearly 10 years in the making. AZ join's AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the album, his biggest musical influences, and what he's learned over his 25+ year career. 0:00 Intro 1:15 AZ names his biggest Soul music influences 2:39 AZ details how he developed his Rap style 3:31 AZ names the 7 MCs who influenced him the most 4:50 AZ speaks on how life in New York has changed since the release of Doe Or Die 7:20 How AZ has changed his lifestyle to ...
Oct 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 65
Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One have wanted to battle each other for decades. They finally got the chance on Verzuz, Hip-Hop's biggest stage. We score the battle, round by round, on episode 64 of AFH's What's The Headline: 0:00 Intro 1:10 KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane battled on Verzuz 7:50 Big Daddy Kane has wanted to battle KRS-One for decades 9:45 Strategy played a big part in this Verzuz 12:30 Big Daddy Kane Verzuz KRS-One was long a boxing match between fighters with completely different styles 14:...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 64
KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane are the next participants to do battle on Verzuz. Dr. Dre is taking over the Super Bowl halftime performance with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. We discuss this and more on episode 63 of AFH 's What's The Headline : 0:00 Intro 4:50 J. Cole brought bars to Brooklyn with The Off Season Tour 15:55 Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One will be the next to battle on Verzuz 17:50 Did the people want Big Daddy Kane Verzuz Rakim 22:10: Who was your first favorite r...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 63Ep. 63
After saying it would never happen, The Fugees have reunited…and it may just be the beginning. We discuss that, J. Cole's new "Heaven's EP" single, Ja Rule's Verzuz, new music from Westside Gunn and Blu, and more on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline : 0:00 Intro 1:00 The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album The Score 2:30 Why 25th anniversaries matter more than others 8:40 How The Fugees went from near bust to being one of the bigges...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 62
Andre 3000's has made the best verse of 2021, and one of the finest of his career, and it may never be officially released. We discuss that, Common's new album, and more on episode 61 of AFH 's What's The Headline : 0:00 Intro 1:09 Drake has the best first week sales of 2021, with Certified Lover Boy 1:40 Which album between Certified Lover Boy and Kanye West’s Donda will better stand the test of time 11:40 The critical reception for Drake’s Certified Lover Boy has been mixed 13:20 Why Drake dis...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 48 min
The battle between Kanye West and Drake has reached a fever pitch, with the release of Drake's Certified Lover Boy less than a week after Kanye's Donda reached DSPs. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads ' What's The Headline , we review Drake's CLB and discuss why he may never have a classic album [Note: this episode was recorded prior to the news of Michael K. Williams' passing. 0:00 Intro 0:20 Several of Hip-Hop’s super powers—Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Drake and Andre 3000—have been ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 60
Kendrick Lamar has announced that his next album will be his final one for Top Dawg Entertainment, the label he has been on for his entire career. Although both Kendrick and TDE will have success in the future, it is the end of a magnificent era. On this week's What's The Headline , we provide a celebratory timeline of how TDE became the greatest Rap label of the 2010s.
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 59
Blu and Mickey Factz join episode 58 of AFH 's What's The Headline to discuss their new Nottz-produced EP The Narrative , Mickey's battle with Royce 5'9, their 2009 XXL Freshman cover, Below The Heavens and more: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Blu & Mickey Factz have an EP produced by Nottz called The Narrative 2:35 Why Blu and Mickey decided to do a project together 4:40 Mickey Factz’s father was a rapper in 1983 7:00 How Blu’s family influenced his pursuit of music 7:50 Mickey breaks down how he and Blu ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
On the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we review Nas' King's Disease 2 album song by song, and rank it in his catalog: 0:00 Intro 2:05 The Hip-Hop community is still buzzing about The LOX Verzuz Dipset 5:10 Kanye West’s second listening party for DONDA included new music featuring The LOX, Griselda and Jay Electronica 16:30 Nas owned the weekend in Hip-Hop with the release of his King’s Disease II album 18:00 Overall reactions to Nas King’s Disease 2 album 21:30 Comparing Nas’ King’...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 57
On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we score the supremely entertaining LOX Verzuz Dipset battle and recap all the trash talk, round by round. This was by far the most lively Verzuz yet, and, at times it seemed the trash talking was going too far. In the end, it was New York Hip-Hop at its finest and most ferocious: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Key themes from The LOX verzuz Dipset 7:20 Which group was the favorite going into the battle 10:30 Do The LOX and Dipset represent the same era of H...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 56
Episode 55 of AFH's What's The Headline podcast unpacks the evolution of the discord between Lupe Fiasco and Royce 5'9: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Kanye West faked us out again by not releasing his Donda album 1:50 Hip-Hop has its first major beef since 2019 3:46 Is the disagreement between Royce 5’9 and Lupe Fiasco real or staged 7:25 How did Royce and Lupe go from hosting a podcast together to dissing each other on records 10:20 A detailed timeline of how fun and games between Lupe and Royce turned into ...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 55
After 20 years, the HRSMN—Ras Kass, Canibus, Killah Priest and Kurupt—have released their long-awaited The Last Ride album. Kurupt joins AFH 's What's The Headline to discuss the making of the project, his Death Row Records history, battle rapping and more: 0:00 Intro 1:15 How the HRSMN (Ras Kass, Canibus, Killah Priest and Kurupt) were formed 3:30 What each Horseman represents 5:30 Why Kurupt decided to join the super group 7:14 How they were able to complete the album after 20 years of setback...
Jul 13, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 54
On episode 53 of AFH 's What's The Headline , we discuss the incredible career of Biz Markie, JAY-Z's lawsuit against Jonathan Mannion, the potential Rap battle between Conway The Machine and Jim Jones, and more: 0:00 Intro 6:34 False reports of Biz Markie’s death were published recently 9:33 The responsibility and care that comes with covering celebrity deaths 15:10 Celebrating the incredible career of Biz Markie 20:10 Remembering Blackalicious’ Gift Of Gab who passed away on June 18, 2021 25:2...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Evidence has released his album Unlearning, Vol. 1 and it's a masterpiece. He explains how he unlearned everything about making music to create some of the best work of his career: 0:00 Intro 1:36 Evidence on deciding to share the process of working through the loss of his son’s mother on Unlearning, Vol. 1 3:06 Evidence discusses unlearning his old ways of making music in order to create something new 5:20 How music has changed since Evidence released Weather Or Not 7:38 The changes Evidence ma...
Jun 29, 2021•44 min•Ep. 51
