Enlightened Sounds

Enlightened Sounds

The Enlightened Sounds podcast is another entertaining creation by the Gaming Illuminaughty. Join UTxJGTheDon and Leaderoftheflock as we discuss the latest music news, album reviews, our favorite music for the week that you may have never heard of, and random music debates. This isn't your typical music podcast! Cover art photo provided by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@adigold1

Episodes

January 1, 2020 39 mins

It's been like two months, but Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon are back to give the people what they've been asking for! Our top  10 albums of 2019 list has been revealed for your listening pleasure heading into 2020. Enjoy!


P.S. We will also do a separate podcast with our top 10 albums of the decade.

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It's been a while for sure, but UTxJGTheDon and Leaderoftheflock are back with another episode for your head tops! In this episode, we discuss The Game's new album, Lizzo being sued over multiple songs, Cardi B, Fat Joe, and Gucci Mane. Album reviews of Kanye West and Wale. Topic of the week: Which decade of music would you like to live or relive. Enjoy episode 28!

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September 9, 2019 92 mins

After weeks on hiatus, Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon are back with another episode! Topics include Nicki Minaj suddenly deciding to retire, Akon dropping three albums next month, TI starting a hip hop judge show, Jay-Z teaming up with the NFL, and Kanye dropping a gospel inspired album. Album reviews of Little Brother and Rapsody. Enjoy episode 27!

Social medias:

Flock: twitter.com/flock2k

JG: twitter.com/utxjgthedon

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August 16, 2019 79 mins

The crew is back to talk more music! New releases include Rick Ross, Trippie Redd, Blueface, YBN Cordae, and Chance The Rapper. Topics include the infamous "Top 50" rappers list, Ray J making more business moves, and Griselda signing to Roc Nation. Album reviews include Chance The Rapper and Rick Ross. Enjoy the latest episode!

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July 25, 2019 72 mins

After weeks of life hitting us hard, Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon are back with another music episode. We discuss Jermaine Dupri catching backlash over his female MC comments, Lil Nas X releasing another Old town road remix, R. Kelly's camp snitching on him, freeing ASAP Rocky, and DJ Spinderella suing Salt n Pepa over millions of owed money. Album reviews of Bandana and Revenge of The Dreamers 3. Viewer discussion over our top...

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It's summer and the music is coming in droves! Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon come together once again to discuss the following topics:

  • Maxo Kream signing to Roc Nation
  • Jeezy partnering with a wireless service
  • Damian Lillard Vs. Marvin Bagley
  • XXL Freshman 2019 List

Album reviews of:

  • Goldlink - Diaspora
  • Denzel Curry - Zuu
  • Bonus Rap Battle review: Goodz Vs. Cassidy

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June 4, 2019 69 mins

It's been a minute, but Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon are back with another episode of Enlightened Sounds. In this episode we discuss why people keep trying Da Baby, Drake getting a 200 million dollar jet for free, and Trae Tha Truth giving back to his community. Album reviews of Logic and Tyler The Creator. Topic of the week includes whether going on a press run is needed in this era of music.

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May 1, 2019 56 mins

Welcome to another episode of Enlightened Sounds featuring Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon. Today we discuss the herpes outbreak at Coachella, someone defacing a Nipsey Hussle vigil, Meek Mill getting denied travel to Canada, and Pharrell starting a music education lab. Album reviews of Anderson .Paak - Ventura, and Schoolboy Q - CrasH Talk. RIP John Singleton

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April 16, 2019 73 mins

It's been a minute, but Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon found time to converge for another episode of Enlightened Sounds. The big topic is of course the death of Nipsey Hussle. We remember all of the positive things he did for not only his community, but for the world. Other topic include Jay Z and Beyonce being honored at the GLADD awards, Yasiin Bey producing two more albums, Lil Nas X getting his song taken off of the billboard...

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March 27, 2019 49 mins

Welcome to episode 20 of Enlightened Sounds. UTxJGTheDon and Leaderoftheflock converge once again to talk about all things music. Topics include Tech 9 (Battle Rapper) passing away, No Jumper having a robbery attempt two times in a week, and Daniel Caesar's ingnorance. T-Top Vs. Iron Solomon battle rap review. Topic of the week is how we feel about rappers self proclaiming that they're the GOAT. 

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Another week, another episode! Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon converge for episode 19. Topics include Michael Jackson getting his music taken off of radio stations following the latest documentary, Schoolboy Q possibly preparing for his next album, Sony getting sued by a producer over a Bryson Tiller/J. Cole song, and Lil Kim dropping an album after 14 years. Album reviews include 2 Chainz and Solange. Rap battle review of Hollow...

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UTxJGTheDon and Leaderoftheflock are back to give you all the music news you crave! Episode 18 features Tyrese playing Teddy Pendergrass, Wu-Tang clan going back on tour, and Kanye being a slave to his record label. Album reviews include Offset: Father of 4. Music topics include our favorite producers of all time. We hope you all enjoy this episode and continue to support!

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February 23, 2019 69 mins

The crew is back and we still have no music to listen to! In this episode we discuss the grammys winners and losers, the Jussie Smollett situation, T.I. boycotting all of the major high fashion clothing brands, and Ja Rule starting up another Fyre Festival company. This Black history month sucks!

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January 31, 2019 73 mins

After a two week hiatus, Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon reconvene for another episode. Topics include Tory Lanez going after everyone, Soulja Boy and his clout, Nas selling Pluto TV, and Young Dolph getting hemmed by his label. Album reviews of Future and Boogie, and starting random beefs. Enjoy episode 16!

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Welcome to 2019! Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon are back with a fresh episode to bring in the new year. This episode discusses Dreamville possibly making the best collaboration album ever, the Hollow Da Don Vs. John John Da Don battle, the current state of battle rap, and our favorite artists in the last 10 years.

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The conversation you all have been waiting for has arrived! Join Leaderoftheflock, UTxJGTheDon, and special guest StevenUnivers3 as we go over our own personal top 10 albums of 2018! Hope you all enjoy and we will see you all in 2019

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*Warning my audio was a little hot since my audio settings got changed without me knowing, so we apologize*

Merry Christmas everyone! This will be the last regular episode of the year, as the next episode will be going over our top 10 albums of 2018! This episode focuses on J. Cole going platinum again with no features, Travis Scott joining the halftime Superbowl show, reviews of Kodak Black and Method Man, and avoiding social medi...

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December 16, 2018 67 mins
Coming into the end of 2018, Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon come together once again to talk everything music. Topics on this episode include SouljaBoy's console being real, the 'King of R&B' debate, album reviews of Meek Mill and Earl Sweatshirt, and the importance of knowing how to MC and produce.
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Happy Holidays! Leaderoftheflock and UTxJGTheDon converge after Thanksgiving to talk more music. This week focuses on Denzel Curry shouting out our boy Anonymuz, Joyner Lucas and Tory Lanez having a friendly rap battle, reviews on JID and Jaden Smith, and having a rap persona.
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November 17, 2018 72 mins
The crew is back for yet another episode! This week we discuss Soulja Boy possibly making a console, 2 Milly possibly taking Epic Games to court over the "Milly Rock", album reviews of Vince Staples and 9th Wonder, and discussing the shift in drug culture in rap.
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