A Tribe Called Quest: The Most Important Group In Hip-Hop History?

2Pac: The Last Immortal?: What do we talk about, when we talk about 2Pac? Almost 30 years have passed since the killing of Tupac Shakur — emcee, actor, freedom fighter, street legend. In the season finale of The Music Snobs podcast, the crew focuses on one of modern culture's most enduring icons, to ask: What was the single most important quality that defined 2Pac? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

112 min listen

The CTI Never Sleeps: A Classic Black Music Record Label: The Music Snobs presents... TMS Black Label – the first in an annual series on the classic Black music record labels of our time, starting with the legendary CTI Records. A label famous for a locked-in instrumental groove, cutting edge engineering, and a house full of superstars, The Music Snobs declare that the CTI never sleeps – but did it really? Was the label justifiably infamous for targeting a more radio-focused sound than Impulse or Blue Note, and did it inadvertently lead to the creation of the dreaded Smooth Jazz? And what is 'Jazz' anyway? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

84 min listen

Chicago vs. America: Is Chicago The Capital of Black Music?: Taking Chicago as the city to beat, TMS lay down the challenge to choose the nation's music capital, and the center from which all Black American music flows. Is the Windy City the easy winner — or are Detroit, NYC, LA, ATL, NOLA, MPLS, Dayton and Oakland more worthy contenders for the crown? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

91 min listen

Chaka Khan: The most versatile vocalist of all time?: This episode, The Music Snobs give long overdue love to one of the most important artists of any lifetime. From classic masterjams to the deepest solo cuts, TMS travels song by song through a catalog that undeniably has the range, to ask: is Chaka Khan the most versatile vocalist of all time? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

98 min listen

A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 2: One episode was never going to be enough... the Snobs are back to present part two of A Brief History of Black Music — by White Artists. In this final installment, the crew turn their sights on legendary pop acts, unsung heroes, and Hip-Hop profiteers. From London to Memphis to New York, TMS travel the world to accuse the fakes and bear witness to the real, questioning which white artists have genuinely contributed to Black Music, and which are temporary tourists. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

70 min listen

A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 1: White artists have been celebrated by the mainstream for performing Black music throughout history — but which ones are the real deal, and which ones have eclipsed more worthy Black artists? The Music Snobs podcast presents... A Brief History of Black Music — by White Artists, the first instalment in a loud and lively A-Z of everything from classic crossovers to culture vultures. From Led Zeppelin to Eminem to Kenny G., the crew name names, go in on the whitewashed, and shout out the true blues. TMS finally close out the episode with one of the hypest roundtables yet, to ask: What one singer (Black or white) didn't appear on the 1985 charity hit single 'We Are The World' — but should have been included? Listen up as tough questions mix with tougher answers, along with the usual insight and irreverence you expect from your favorite Snobs in the game. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

76 min listen

Is Aaliyah An Icon?: Instantly recognizable. Influential. Inspirational. But — Is Aaliyah An Icon? This episode, The Music Snobs explore the impact and legacy of R&B superstar, Aaliyah Dana Haughton. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

58 min listen

Tony Toni Toné, And The Revival of Romance: TMS takes a closer look at what made Tony Toni Toné the timeless R&B group that we came to love — and miss, when they broke-up all too soon. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

53 min listen

J. Dilla: The Greatest Influence On Music In The 21st Century?: In the 16 years since J. Dilla's untimely passing, the shadow of the visionary hip-hop producer looms large over his birthplace Detroit — and the entire world. The long-awaited return of TMS asks: Is J. Dilla the greatest influence on music in the 21st century? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

60 min listen

Janet Jackson’s Control: The First Unapologetically Black Crossover?: More than three decades ago, Janet Jackson dropped an album that changed us all without changing anything about itself. As we approach Control’s 35th anniversary, The Music Snobs wonder if this seminal work of art is the first unapologetically Black crossover that didn’t change a damn thing to appeal to the mainstream. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

114 min listen

Can Music Live Without Live Music? The Concert Conundrum In The 21st Century: Your favorite music journalist’s favorite music Snobs are back—and this time, they brought a guest. Legendary journalist and author Nelson George joins Arthur, Scoop, Isaac, and Jehan to explore the perilous state of live music performance, its recent past, and its endangered future. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

95 min listen

Bill Withers: The Everyman Who Spoke For Black Men: He was the everyman who spoke for Black men. He turned up his blue collar against the winds of change and remained a straight talker at every turn. He courted no glitz and evoked no glamor. His songwriting was threaded with the yarns of griots and represented the fabric of his people. His voice reverberated against the walls of love and longing, and often managed to break through. He turned complex emotion into simple truth. Bill Withers was the personification of Black music. Join The Music Snobs as we explore his genius and look at the future of his legend. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

88 min listen

Does God Make Better Music? The Sanctified Influence On Black Music: On a very sanctified yet extremely secular episode of The Music Snobs, the crew sits down to discuss spirituality in music and whether or not God makes the greatest groove. From Soul and R&B, to Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, and Funk: the Snobs breakdown and debate about the influence a higher power can have over the power of music. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

77 min listen

The Music Snobs On Film: The (Im)perfect Marriage Of Cinema And Sound: For the first time ever, THE MUSIC SNOBS meets SNOBS ON FILM in one unforgettable episode to celebrate both podcasts’ season finales!!! Listen as the Snobs combine the two shows to go deep on the (im)perfect marriage of cinema and sound. The crew explores the natural relationship between music and movies while questioning which artform impacts the audience the most. The ensuing debate inevitably leads to a wild roundtable: What movie soundtrack do you absolutely love even though you have no desire to ever see the movie again? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

78 min listen

Stevie Wonder: The 6 Wonders That Changed The World: This is an episode you don’t want to miss. As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of his seminal LP, "Fulfillingness’ First Finale", The Music Snobs dedicate an entire ep to the incomparable Stevie Wonder. The crew examines a specific period of Stevie’s career long enough to ask a vital question: what is it that makes the albums Stevie released between 1971 and 1976 so classic, and how can we explain the undeniable impact they’ve had on music ever since? Join TMS in paying tribute to a musician whose work helped to shape our lives and forever changed our world. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

79 min listen

Will The REAL Artists Please Stand Up? Authenticity And The Identity Crisis In Modern Music: What determines whether or not a musical artist is authentic? Are artists like Solange and Tyler, The Creator showing us who they really are, or are modern celebrities more manufactured than ever before? Sh*t gets real on the latest episode of The Music Snobs. The crew dives into the very definition of authenticity in the music biz, then takes it up a notch by calling out the fakers and questioning why "keeping it real" is so important in black music. Before the episode ends, the Snobs get even realer during the roundtable by admitting: what universally beloved artist, album, or song is—in your opinion—actually terrible? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

64 min listen

Are You A Stan? The Thin Line Between Passion and Obsession in Modern Music Appreciation: On this episode The Music Snobs are asking our Stans to answer an important question: Are the superfans of today valued experts and a vital force for the world to hear new music, or are they a cancer on music appreciation? Get ready to confront your truths and admit your biases while we explore fandom in the age of online armies and off the rails obsession. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

53 min listen

OutKast 25: How The South Was Won: Have you ever wondered how an unknown Atlanta duo broke through a landscape dominated by the East and West coasts to become, arguably, the greatest hip-hop group of all time? So did The Music Snobs. To answer that question, and many more, we invited singer Keisha Jackson—an eyewitness to the rise of music’s favorite ATLiens—to sit-in with us and dive deep into the legacy of André Benjamin and Antwan Patton. Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of OutKast. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

60 min listen

Let’s Be Frank—You Don’t Know Sinatra: A Crash Course in Cool: Although he defines the term ‘iconic’, it’s a safe bet that you don’t know enough about the artist whose career has influenced everyone from Amy Winehouse to Drake. The Music Snobs dive into the style and legacy of Ol’ Blue Eyes and examine the impact of Sinatra’s cool on every aspect of pop culture. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

45 min listen

Media Assassins: An Uncomfortable Look At Modern Music Journalism: In this era of music streaming, corporate interests, and brand dominance, we take an uncomfortable look at the role of music journalism in the digital age. Guest-Snob and Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, joins us to ask some important questions. Is genuine music criticism still alive? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

73 min listen

Anderson .Paak: The Mainstream Star Who Shines Underground: Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of The Music Snob’s new format! To kick things off we’ve centered this episode around one of today’s most innovative and promising artists: Anderson .Paak. Join us as the Snobs discuss .Paak’s unique brand of music and his atypical rise to stardom. Then get ready for this season’s first roundtable: What great song by one artist would fit perfectly into another artist's catalogue? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

56 min listen

Did You See Donald Glover’s New Song (And Is Sight The New Sound)?: When Childish Gambino released "This Is America" he verified a burgeoning truth: sight is the new sound. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

76 min listen

The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi): Salaam Remi—producer behind hits for Amy Winehouse, Miguel, Nas and more—joins TMS to debate the past, present, and future of the ballad. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

90 min listen

The (Black) British Invasion: The Love Affair Between UK Artists And Black Music: The Music Snobs take a sonic trip across the pond to discuss the lasting love affair between U.K. artists and black music. From Soul II Soul to Sampha: what is it about the British that connects them so passionately to what’s commonly viewed as an American art form? Lastly, during an inspired Round Table, the crew gets the rare opportunity to right their wrongs when each Snob is asked: out of every opinion you ever stood behind on TMS, which one would you take back? by THE MUSIC SNOBS

48 min listen

In The Company Of Tourists: Prince, And The Only Eulogy To Him That Matters: During this special and previously unreleased 'From the Vault' episode of TMS, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur give the man who may well have been the greatest artist of all time the eulogy that only they could. Then, the Snobs dive deep into the mythology, history, and music of Prince’s funkiest unreleased project: Camille. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

96 min listen

The Triple Threat Of Donald Glover: The Music Snobs take on the future by examining one of the present’s most talked about artists: Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

63 min listen

Moving The Crowd In The Digital Age (feat. Van Hunt): Join us for a very special episode of The Music Snobs as the crew welcomes the multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Van Hunt and debuts a brand new TMS segment. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

69 min listen

Race, And Artistic Responsibility In An Age Of Crisis: After spending all of 2016 trying to shake off 2016, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur have returned to take a critical look at race and artist responsibility in current music. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

53 min listen

The R&B Influence On Pop, And Pop's Infidelity To R&B: 2015 gets the ultimate side-eye when your favorite Snobs take a moment to reminisce over the past 12 months in music. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

76 min listen

Anatomy of 'A Butterfly': The Only Breakdown Of Kendrick Lamar's Masterpiece That Matters: TMS dives into 2015’s most talked about release, "To Pimp A Butterfly", and wonder aloud about the social, political, and religious undertones of Kendrick Lamar’s rare artistry. by THE MUSIC SNOBS

75 min listen

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