Throwback episode from July 2017!
It's here. The moment Spike Lou never thought would happen. A new Jay Z album has arrived and the internet has been going crazy ever since it dropped. On this episode Lou and Animal Brown review the album, why it's resonating with people and why it's also ruffled some feathers. Also, is 21 Savage and Amber Rose actually dating or just trying to boost his album sales, Kendall and Kylie disrespect musical legends and Kendrick ranks his albums from worst to first.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the internet roasting DJ Premier.....was the Nas project that big of a letdown though? They review 21 Savage's latest project, Pooh Sheisty is back like he never left and Ebro in the Morning say goodbye.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to The Game's new Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Ja Rule criticizing 50 Cent for his Puff documentary ad Method Man's reasoning for not getting on Drake's remix. Pusha T also said he's done with diss records....
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Juelz Santana's comments about reading vs math. The Game announces his first gangsta grillz, Nas and Premier finally have a release date and Apple says Drake is the #1 streamed artist of 2025. Tap in on IG https://www.instagram.com/ondecktvshow/https://www.instagram.com/iamspikelou/https://www.instagram.com/animal_brown/
It's that time of the year people. Thanksgiving is here and like most people in the States we like to give thanks. On this episode, Spike Lou and Animal Brown give the top 3 things they're thankful for in rap for the year. Also, they discuss the impact Lil Peep's death will have on the culture, BOB drops an album on Instagram and Dolph details the real reason he doesn't like Yo Gotti.
Watch as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Wale's latest album "everything is alot". Pharrell gets backlash for his statement on politics. TI is bringing his podcast back and BIGXTHEPLUG doesn't want to be labeled as just a rapper.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the official Grammy nominations. The Game is offering half off verses, should indie artist bite? Wale makes a bold claim and not 1 but 2 rappers get released. Between Blueface and Max B...which one has the best chance at a successful career??
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the biggest news in hip-hop for the week. The debate about Jay Z being unbeatable in a verzuz heats back up. Drake is caught up in a Spotify lawsuit and we celebrate the 14th anniversary of 2Chainz mixtape "TRU Realigion".
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the No Limit Verzuz Cash Money, Joey Badass reveals the real reason he quit his tour and Cam'ron is suing J. Cole. And we countdown the final 5 albums in our top 25 of the last 25 years.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to this week in hip-hop. Is Tyler the Creator going to get canceled for his old tweets? Was Timbaland's new AI really THAT bad? Turk confirms he didn't get the invite to Verzuz and Vince Staples announces seaon 2 of his Netflix show.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop news. Drake loses the battle against UMG...for now. Rolling Stone released their Greatest 250 Songs of the 21st century and you hip-hop landed in the top spot. New album announcements from Wale and Hit-Boy/Alchemist. Lastly, Quavo is in the lab cooking with a legendary producer.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Diddy getting sentenced. 4 years and some change.....were you surprised? Nicki and Cardi get real personal...maybe too personal. Pooh Shiesty is free and our dream verzuz battle is happening.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Young Thug's new album (and album cover), Nas tops Jay Z again and Jeezy drops a new project with Drama!
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop. Cardi B dropped her long awaited, highly anticipated sophomore release "Am I the Drama", but was it worth the wait? Jay Electronica woke up on Friday and decided to dump the hard drive with not 1 but 2 projects. Dame threatens to sue Cam'ron for a ridiculous amount of money and Dr. Dre apparently has Dipset records produced by him in the stash! We need that!
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Young Thug's apology record, JD's "Magic City" album and Joey Badass' 1st week sales
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Young Thug's leaked jail calls and of course his interview with Bank. Are you buying Yo Gotti's Cadillac gift to Glorilla and was Wayne wrong for quoting Ghostface $150k for the feature??
Last week we talked about the best, so naturally we gotta give the duds some shine. Just because you can rap and make good music doesn't mean you can do the same behind the camera. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown debate their top 5 worst hiphop movies of all time. Also, Young Thug models womenswear, Joe Budden chases Forrest Gump and Waka and Game go back and forth on IG.
The classic film Boyz in the Hood turned 25 the other day and we had to celebrate Ondeck style. On this episode Animal Brown and Spike Lou break down their top 5 hip-hop movies! We give the criteria cause this was tough. Can't count documentaries and concert films (gotta save those for another episode) Also, is Meek toning his violence down a big deal, which summer tour are you looking forward to and ASAP Rocky controversial Mike Brown comments come back to life.
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to BigXthaPlug dropping a country/hiphop fusion project, Dolph murder trial update and the anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill!
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Cardi's "Imaginary Players", Bleek saying Jay is in the booth and Chance's new album review.