Pass The Bar

On episode 20, the Pass The Bar crew begin by taking a moment to reflect on the recent tragic deaths of entertainers.

Have you ever heard the name of a new artist and you had to double take due to it’s absurdity? Of course you have, and so have we, which is why we came up with a segment where we predict the theme and lyrics of songs we’ve never heard by artists with less then marketable names.

Not too long ago, some clout...

Time flies when you’re not recording. No really it does. That being said, we couldn’t leave you without a proper episode closing 2019, and what better way to start a conversation than on the topic of Eminem?

For reasons somewhat known, Pass The Bar favorite Eminem decided to send a few shots at Nick Canon since Nick can’t seem to hold his decade long L. But now Em has to hold one as well for wading into f^ckery lately. No one...

In this episode, The Pass The Bar crew came together again in the month of Hate Logic to discuss well...Logic hate. For those who are unfamiliar, it’s apparently the time of the year where the who’s who in rap speak about their disdain for the Maryland rapper.

Next we have two artists that are buzzing today, DaBaby and Summer Walker, but is everyone feeling their wave? And speaking of waves, Lizzo’s riding hers for as long as she w...

Did y’all see Norman’s Savage x Fenty fashion show during New York? I mean you must have as it was trending everywhere. Well just so you know that was Norman’s baby, if you let him tell it. And in other news of outlandish things, the guys discuss their disdain for certain remakes/covers, but in particular j-hope and Becky G’s Chicken Noodle Soup song.

Recently Nicki Minaj announced that she was retiring from the entertainment ...

YOUR BOYS ARE BACK AFTER A BRIEF HIATUS…DID YOU MISS US???

That was rhetorical! Anyhow, we picked up like we never left, running through The Obamas' 2019 Summer Playlist. Lots of jams on there, maybe some subliminals, but definitely some baby making deep cuts. We see you 44.

This year MTV came correct with their VMAs and it was very refreshing and nostalgic for Millennials.

Billionaire Hov finds himself in an unusual position after...

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NOW, ONE TING WI CYAAN UNDASTAN IS HOW ARTISTS A DETERMINE IF DEM A GI WI A MIXT...

Everything is finite, but tell that to Lil Nas X. As Old Town Road continues it’s historic run on billboard, how many more relevant versions can he release? We can’t call it, but our lord and savior Rick Rubin didn’t grow a Gandalf beard over the last 30 years from pocket lint that accompanied street rapper demos for this. Instead, Rick setup shop in Malibu at Shangri-La and was kind enough to share the vibes he’s created as seen i...

Scared money don’t make none, which is why you have to go big or go home. Every year XXL releases their often polarizing Freshman 15. No exception this time around. Some of those artists performed at the 2019 BET Awards, like our good friend DJ Khaled (inside joke).

After warming up on those topics, we show how there really is nothing new under the sun by analyzing similarities in song progressions. From most successful produc...

As recently teased, we bring to you a crossover episode with Jeff Wood and Henry Marquis from The 4th Wall podcast. Being that they are a film podcast, we decided to focus on various music elements when it comes to film.

The pod opens with commentary on Old Town Road's continued success, followed by a quick rundown of some of our favorite film soundtracks.

Continuing with the crossover theme, we discuss the...

Fans of Pass The Bar, you were probably expecting a new episode right about now. Well the good news is, it's not dropping today. How is that good news you ask? Welllllllll, it's coming in a few days because we decided to team up with our friends from The 4th Wall podcast to give you a crossover episode on music and film! Please, no need to thank us. Just tune in after about 3 sleeps.

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We believe in the mastery of one’s craft and putting in those 10,000 hours and beyond. What an artist does after that point determines their legacy. With that said, we start off by acknowledging the greatness of the Wu-Tang Clan as we were reminded by Showtime’s Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men‎ docuseries.

Keeping up with the episode’s theme the guys comment on DJ Khaled’s album formula and how it has overstayed it’s welc...

Here at Pass The Bar we pride ourselves on having a thorough knowledge of music. From speaking on various genres to dissecting music as it relates to film and television, we have you covered. This time around we get a little technical when highlighting Coachella, digital vs. physical, regular vs. deluxe albums, and visual projects such as Clapping for the Wrong Reasons, Dirty Computer, Guava Island, and Lemonade.

While we migh...

With heavy hearts we open the episode paying respects to the late great Nipsey Hussle. He was a pillar of the community who was spreading knowledge, giving back, and had many goals aimed towards building the community up and advancing his people. In honor of him we celebrated life by coming together, doing what we love. For many reasons this episode meant so much more than usual. Every day is a blessing so if you open your eyes, en...

So you wanna be startin’ something, but in your pursuit of being bad you discovered everything ain’t black or white. We tried to tell you to ease on down the road while you were in Hollywood tonight, but you were bound to repeat your history...Guess that’s just human nature.

You see, we remember the time when everybody didn’t think they were a smooth criminal, and instead looked for a brand new day to change their destiny. But...

As the great American proverb goes, “Ain’t no such things as halfway crooks.” That is most definitely this episode’s theme, as the Pass The Bar crew recap the Grammys, propose Nicki and Cardi B’s next move, make sense of Jussie Smollett’s antics, and have a serious conversation about the boxes black entertainers are “supposed” to stay in.

There’s more in there, but y’all only care about the most spiciest hot takes. So keep a g...

On this week's episode of Pass The Bar, hosts Norman, Evan, and Jeff start off by running through a list of songs that "put on for their city." That leads into a discussion on the hunger for artistic greatness and authenticity in music. And if opinions are like @%&h*!3$, you might get a kick out of what these guys think about your favorite band's cover songs.

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Evan - @coach.barry
Je...

It's a Fyre sale and everything must go! This ep begins with a skewering of Fyre Festival’s Head Fraudster In Charge, Billy McFarland. The festival flop did however inspire Norman to conceive and propose the Kardashian/Jenner clan’s next move. From there the Pass The Bar crew pivots into six degrees of Soulja Boy swagger jacking, with Ariana Grande as the centerpiece, and they consign Young Drako as the godfather of this current ra...

Starting the year off right, your favorite music aficionados recorded an episode for the books! You won’t believe how they connect Meek Mill with the Battle of Gettysburg, or compare viewing leaked provocative celebrity photos to listening to posthumous albums that were crafted half-assedly. Folks, that’s just the tip of the iceberg and other slightly hyperbolic idioms that could be used to describe this session. Enjoy!
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