80z Babies

Join Yinka & Outlaw in this special episode as they dive into Clipse's return album, Let God Sort Em Out (released July 11, 2025), their first project as a duo since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Expect candid takes on production, lyrics, and that long-awaited reunion energy.

In this episode:

• 🔍 Track-by-track breakdown: from the introspective “The Birds Don’t Sing” to the gritty “Chains & Whips”

• 🎙️ Exploring Pharre...

Join the 80z Babies as they take a deep dive into 50 Cent's iconic album "The Massacre." In this episode, they dissect the highs and lows of the album, exploring its standout tracks and the production choices that defined its sound. Listen in as they attempt to reimagine "The Massacre" as a classic, discussing what changes could elevate it to legendary status. With insightful commentary and a passion for hip-hop history, the 80z Ba...

In this engaging conversation, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson celebrate the impact of Kanye West, particularly focusing on his album 'Late Registration.' They explore the significance of the album in Kanye's career, its cultural relevance, and personal reflections on how it resonates with their own experiences. The discussion delves into Kanye's artistic evolution, live performances, collaborations, and the critical reception o...

Given the recent passing of Dave Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove, the 80z Babies discuss The Grind Date by De La Soul - released October 5, 2004.

Timestamps:

(0:28) RIP to Dave, Trugoy the Dove (1:00) Why this album? (2:47) Where was Yinka? (5:18) Where was Outlaw? (9:03) Critical reception (10:15) Outlaw grades the album (12:00) Overarching highlights (18:30) Overarching lowlights (21:00) Track for track analysis (57:15) Closing t...

The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999.

Timestamps:

(0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka? (1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes? (4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged (6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album? (9:45) Where was Yinka? (11:10) Where was Outlaw? (13:30) Did Things Fall Apart becom...

The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002.

Timestamps:

(1:30) Where was Yinka? (3:38) Where was Jaz? (4:06) Where was Outlaw? (6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist? (7:48) Critical reception (9:14) How weird is Saadiq? Does he still have his mystique? (11:37) Ov...

The 80z Babies discuss the 4th studio album by ScHoolboy Q entitled Blank Face LP released on July 8, 2016.

Timestamps:

(0:25) WHy are we doing tHis album? Is it ScHoolBoy Q's best?

(1:17) Outlaw skips aHead to rate tHe album

(3:04) WHere was Yinka?

(5:38) WHere was Outlaw?

(7:54) Critical Reception

(9:15) Yinka was Hurt by CrasH Talk

(10:08) OverarcHing lowligHts

(12:38) OverarcHing HigHligHts

(17:40) Track for track analysis

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The 80z Babies cover the fifth studio album from Queensbridge legend Nas.

Timestamps:

(0:18) Is this album Tribute worthy? (1:18) Is this album inextricably linked to Blueprint? (2:03) Is this Nas' Makaveli? It's centered around a diss track, and addresses his haters (4:35) Critical Reception. The Source is the only major publication to give it a stellar rating (6:35) Outlaw is disappointed in Nas' catalog (9:26) Is Nas one of th...