Episodes

  • No Bars Off - Is this Biggie verse "Still Ill"?
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown bring the next installment of our "Still Ill" segment and revisit The Notorious B.I.G.'s otherwordly cameo on Tracey Lee's "Keep Ya Hands High".

    Topics discussed:

    1. The sparring session that produced one of the greatest back and forth rap records to date
    2. Were BIG's verses overhyped?
    3. The dichotomy between the Brooklyn flower and the Philly spitter

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/NlfOUB-ax5o?si=sot2zsBVcIKb2DHG

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    21 mins
  • No Bars Off - Is "Hovi Baby" Still Ill?: New segment revisiting classics
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown introduce a new segment to the No Bars Off show - "Still Ill". We revisti classics of yesteryear to see if they still hold up

    Topics discussed:

    1. The insane production and sample origination by Just Blaze
    2. The flow and mastery of Jay's skill set
    3. After all this time, is it still ill?

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/qK8DLBbYMQg?si=MtRTooqyxmwHHApb

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    22 mins
  • No Bars Off - The Crazy Kanye Verse You Missed!
    May 15 2025

    This episode, we revisit Kanye West and his staccato-filled flow on "Pt. 2".

    Topics discussed:

    1. Was this verse as dope as we initially thought it was?
    2. How much he revealed of himself in this short 12-bar barrage
    3. Being in the news for everything other than his music, as of late

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/QJ9NcAOl1Ck?si=s_0dnVXBsAv5ME7I

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    30 mins
  • No Bars Off - Was Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C" Really That Special?
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown revisit Jay Electronica's highly anticipated classic debut, "Exhibit C".

    Topics discussed:

    1. How Jay Electronica shook up the hip-hop world back in 2009 with his unorthodox, conversational flow
    2. The infinite amount of cosigns that preceded his arrival
    3. Was the hype worth it? Was "Exhibit C" that great of a song?

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/DyG2CIPEkMM?si=sukTugKX4MqFR44V

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    37 mins
  • No Bars Off - Snoop Dogg’s "Missionary" Breakdown: Rap Icon Returns
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the return of rap icon Snoop Dogg and his latest song "Missionary".

    Topics discussed:

    1. How Snoop flexes his pen game and delivers some of his best bars in years
    2. His iconic status and his ability to still dominate the mic
    3. Giving Snoop his flowers

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/ddwfebq3Jho?si=nZWJqzYH-BmjFcCj

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    25 mins
  • No Bars Off - J.I.D & Ab-Soul’s "Crazier" Breakdown: Best Collab of 2024?
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dissect and breakdown J.I.D. and Ab-Soul's recent collaboration on the track "Crazier".

    Topics discussed:

    1. The dark, eerie and moving beat production
    2. The next-level flows and hard-hitting rhymes that make this song a standout
    3. How J.I.D. and Ab-Soul continue to push the boundaries of the genre.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/Pd10zg_fOUY?si=xejwRnN6cyxTp1r5

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    35 mins
  • No Bars Off - "TV Off" Analysis – The Best Track on GNX?
    May 15 2025

    This episode, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown dive deep into Kendrick Lamar's anthemic "TV Off" track from his latest release "GNX".

    Topics discussed:

    1. Why "TV Off" deserves more attention
    2. What makes it a hidden gem on the album
    3. We analyze the production, lyrics and overall vibe of the track

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/lQZw3mnQkz4?si=i5JGOHrLHJH5z3jR

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    16 mins
  • No Bars Off - Kendrick Lamar Directly Addresses Issues on "Wacced Out Murals"
    Nov 27 2024

    This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown get into Kendrick Lamar's surprise project, "GNX" and the topics he addressed on "Wacced Out Murals".

    Topics discussed:

    1. GNX and the West Coast victory lap feel of the album
    2. Drake, Snoop and others addressed in "Wacced Out Murals"
    3. Is Kendrick staking claim to the top spot in the game?

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • http://hashtaglegday.com
    • https://youtu.be/0KkV8crg8RY?si=vYnDHD99w-U4LTDC

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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    30 mins