Episode 97 | WHY (DJXP feat. EverythingOShauN & Trivelle Simpson)

On Episode 97, the crew starts with the uphill battle of maintaining a podcast as an entity in the creative space where others have thrived. They then move on to one of the big highlights of the last 14 days: the No Limit vs Cash Money battle signaling the return of Verzuz of sorts. Taking place in Las Vegas in collaboration with Apple Music and Universal Music Group-backed/NTWRK-newest acquisition Complex, the discussion then dives into who walked away with the crown. They also explore the widely spoken rumours of what Jay‑Z said about Verzuz in 2021—about no one being able to step in the ring with him. As the crew finds worthy adversaries for him, a Stevie Wonder x R. Kelly discussion surfaces as a potential R&B Verzuz topic—regardless of its merit. They cover Billboard’s new Hot 100 rule intended to get songs in and out faster, which leads into a conversation about Hip-Hop’s “official absence” from the Hot 100 since 1992. DJXP missteps by calling it the Billboard 200 (albums) and not factoring that into the hip-hop presence discussion. He boldly claims Kanye West is the reason for the decline, then provides his actual beliefs on the matter. A bright spot emerges as R&B makes a comeback in conversation and chart metrics with Muni Long (and “Folded” rounding out the top 15 Hot 100). They then praise older artists still making music and close out with a review.