Dead End Hip Hop

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Rick Ross is back with his first solo album in five years, *Set In Stone*, and the Dead End Hip Hop crew is here to break it all down. Has Rozay still got that signature luxury rap sound on lock, or is this another case of an artist leaning too heavily on a proven formula? We dive into the production, standout records, guest features, and whether this album deserves a spot alongside the strongest releases in Rick Ross's catalog.

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Future is back with The Real Me, his latest 22-track release that aims to peel back the layers of the Pluto persona and give listeners something more personal. Did he truly let us in, or is this still the same Future we've known for years? Ken, FeeFo, and special guest Ashton sit down to break it all down track by track. With Rod stepping out for this review, we had to call in a true Future fan to complete the panel, bringing a perspective that only a longtime Pluto supporter could provide.

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T.I. is back with a brand new album, and the Dead End Hip Hop crew is here to break it all down. From the production and lyricism to the themes and standout moments, we discuss whether Tip still has what it takes to compete in today's rap landscape and where this project stacks up against the rest of his legendary catalog.

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Lance has had enough.

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THURZ returns with one of his most focused and personal projects to date, pairing vivid storytelling with soulful production from 14KT to deliver an album that's rooted in Inglewood, family, faith, community, and self-reflection. From standout records like "Father Protect Me," "Salt Water," and "The Cost of Doing Business," there's plenty to unpack.

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Back with another Quick Discussion pulled from last week's live stream after a Super Chat sparked a debate around Lupe Fiasco's recent comments about Kendrick Lamar.

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How did he do?

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Jay Z is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with a limited edition Collector's Crate carrying a $1,500 price tag. The set includes all 13 of his solo studio albums on vinyl, including the first official vinyl release of 4:44, packaged in a premium archival crate. With two of the biggest Jay Z fans on the panel in FeeFo and Rod, Ken wanted to know one thing. Is this actually worth the price?

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This week, the crew dives into Sir Render, the latest release from Navy Blue. Known for his introspective lyricism, soulful production choices, and deeply personal songwriting, Navy Blue returns with another project that gives listeners plenty to unpack.

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As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of his classic album, Jay-Z partnered with Target on an exclusive edition of Reasonable Doubt, featuring special packaging, a unique vinyl variant, and bonus content.

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Vince Staples is back with Crybaby, and the DEHH crew is here to break it all down. From the production and storytelling to the themes and standout moments, we give our thoughts on Vince's latest project and discuss where it ranks among his recent releases.

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Jay Z had plenty to say during his recent freestyle at The Roots Picnic, and the hip hop world has been dissecting every line since. In this segment, the crew breaks down Jay’s responses to years of criticism and callouts involving artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others while discussing what the freestyle means for his legacy and today’s rap landscape.

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The last segment from episode 14 of the podcast is finally here as the crew closes out last week’s episode with their full review of Drake’s MAID OF HONOUR.

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Tonight, we react to a DEHH Reddit post about hip hop feeling dead and the reasons why. You can see the full post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DEHH/comments/1tdxb4r/hiphop_feels_dead_and_the_reasons_are/

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