Happy festive season to all our listeners and viewers!

In this episode, Miss Lou and Mr Drew talk about the dangers of office Christmas parties before discussing Russell Simmon's lastest social media beef with his ex- wife.

They also take a look at Nicki Minaj's car-crash interview with Charlie Kirk's widow and discuss where it went wrong for Ebro Darden.

Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into Billboard's list of the top 10 hottest R&B acts of 2025 - plus they take a look at the return of Simon Cowell to our TV screens with his latest Netflix show.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew discuss their music listening ages and a Wicked weekend away, before getting stuck into the damning 50 Cent produced documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

Drew and Lou dive into the latest developments in Summer Walker's world; with a huge buzz around her new album and major social media beef, could she be the music industry's most high profile side chick?

There's also news of Pras going to jail, Mario upsetting his fellow R&B singers and Burna Boy turning on his sleepy fans.

This week, Miss Lou and Mr Drew delve into the heated controversy surrounding Buju Banton's relief efforts in Jamaica before unpicking the unprecedented absence of rap in the Billboard Top 40, and asking what this means for the genre's future.

Finally, we shine a spotlight on some of history's greatest Grammy snubs - the names will leave you shocked!

Gear up for your latest dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world...

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

01:53 Hurricane Relief Efforts in Jamaica

08:47 Buju Banton's vs Jamaican government minister

14:31 NEWCHAPTER

14:36 Drake's Limited Edition Hoodie and Criticism

21:04 The Decline of Hip Hop in Billboard Charts

26:56 Pop Culture Quiz: Music Icons and Their Impact

30:02 The Grammy Awards: A Controversial Institution

31:22 Artists Who Deserved Grammys: Bob Marley and Diana Ross

34:10 The Legacy of Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg

46:37 Nicki Minaj and Jodeci: Surprising Grammy Oversights

Following the terrible hit and run incident that led to the needless death of 20-year-old Nepali student Yubin Tamang, the guys ask why certain voices in the media have been so quiet regarding Ghetts’ charges of death by dangerous driving.

There’s also a review of the best and worst of MJ the Musical, plus time to recount terribly misheard song lyrics.

00:00 Introduction

05:45 Tragic student death: Ghetts charged

17:45 Theater Experience: MJ the Musical

30:41 Misheard song lyrics

33:36 Michael Jackson's Iconic Lyrics

39:11 Gwen Stefani's 'Hollaback Girl' Explained

42:35 Adina Howard's: T-Shirt and what Miss Lou??

46:02 Beanie Man's Lyrics: A Cultural Inquiry

Looking back and paying tribute to the music, career and legacy of a modern day soul music great. Michael Archer AKA D'Angelo passed away on October 14th, 2025.

00:00 Remembering D'Angelo: A Tribute to a Legend

02:38 D'Angelo's Impact on Soul Music

04:46 The Evolution of D'Angelo's Music and Image

07:19 Celebrating D'Angelo's Albums: Brown Sugar and Voodoo

10:07 Iconic Songs and Music Videos

12:51 D'Angelo's Personal Struggles and Legacy

15:40 Reflections on D'Angelo's Influence and Tributes

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Who has the most annoying voice in R&B? Drew and Lou share their picks and get into a heated debate.

They also discuss Timbland's plans for an AI takeover, the end of MTV, Tim Westwood facing a raft of charges and Saweetie turning Jadon Sancho into a "client".

Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald

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00:00 Introduction to Episode 49

02:34 The Decline of MTV and Its Impact

11:09 Controversy Surrounding Tim Westwood

19:05 The Rise of AI in Music

25:17 Jason "the client" Sancho"

27:05 The Influence of Celebrity Names

28:31 Vocal Imperfections in Music

30:15 Debating Annoying Voices in R&B

38:08 Controversial Opinions on Iconic Artists

40:58 Final Thoughts on Vocal Preferences