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Run CMB is back with one of our favorite subjects; summertime cuts.  We curate the essential summer playlist for your Summer 21 get down.  Before we jump into that, we touch on the XXL Freshmen class and what used to be.  We also give love to two of the best to do it and touch on their respective albums; Lloyd Banks and Skyzoo.  CMB is back doing what we do best so tell your peoples to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast.  You can catch the Summertime 21 playlist here as well as the best playlist in hip hop here, The Run CMB Soundtrack. 

Post-show antics from our Cole album review.  Topics include Nicki Minaj's album drop and the (lack of) buzz around it and can network TV properly do the black experience justice?  With Black-Ish about to make its exit, who can fill the hole it will leave?  Be sure to check last week's episode on J.Cole monstrous album drop and of course there is the Run CMB Soundtrack that is an absolute must for hip hop fans.  Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on FBook and IG @RunCMBPodcast.

Run CMB jumps in and breaks down J. Cole's highly anticipated "Off Season".  Does it reach the level of the hype? And dam did it receive some hype.  But we gotta talk about the features too of course.  We also break down the annual discussion of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Hip Hop's place in their sacred halls.  We also touch on The Game and Joe Budden before giving you an update to the best hip hop playlist on Spotify, The Run CMB Soundtrack.  We trying to be the #1 podcast in hip hop so spread the word. @cmb_run on Twitter and @theRunCMBPodcast on Fbook and IG

Run CMB does their first live listen as we dive into the sounds and rhymes of Saba.  Matt breaks down the Saba playlist and lets C, B and you all in on why he is one of the best artists you really aren't paying enough attention to.  You can check that playlist out here.  Come for storytelling of Saba and stay for his elite-level lyrics.   Before we get into Saba, we have to give thoughts on recent news from HOV and of course a dive into J. Cole's Interlude.  Be sure to tell your people to follow us on IG and Fbook @RunCMBPodcast and on Twitter @cmb_run.  Of course we need you to let everyone know about the hottest playlist around, the Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify. 

Run CMB is back to discuss all things hip hop which may or may not include the new "Khaled, Khaled" album.  Your boys got PLENTY to say on this, as well as a conversation around who is carrying the hip-hop torch these days while some of the bigger names sit on the sideline and leave us waiting for their next project.  B also has a hot take that gets the rest of the fellas fired up.  As always, we drop some new heat for you as we update the best playlist in hop aka The Run CMB Soundtrack.  Get our likes up on that then check us on IG and Fbook @runcmbpodcast and on Twitter @cmb_run.  

First and foremost, RIP DMX.  This episode was recorded shortly before news broke of his untimely passing.  There will never be another like him.  In our debut episode of season 2, we touch on his impact on the game and his energy and passion.  We also talk about who has been moving moves on wax and in the board room lately before giving our first update to the best playlist in hip hop, "The Run CMB Soundtrack", which can be found on Spotify.  Make sure to follow your boys on Twitter @cmb_run, and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast.  We in here. 

The production value in hip hop cannot be understated, so Run CMB had to give it up to the producers that help make the music that we nod our heads to.  We break down who were some of the standout producers in 2020 and who have helped push the production value in the game to where it is today.  So much so, that one of the fellas compares some producers to some of the most classical composers in the history of music.  We also introduce you to one of the best albums the three of us have ever come across, and you probably have no idea it existed. The album is so deep, we added the whole thing to the Run CMB Soundtrack so make sure you check that out.  You know you should already be following the soundtrack on Spotify anyways.  Hollar at your boys on Twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast.  We gunnin for that #1 podcast spot. 

It. Is. Here. The fellas reveal each of their top 5 albums of all time.  There has to be some controversy along the way at this point, don't it?  Some iconic artists make the cut for sure, but which of the albums do CMB think is their definitive album?  All your questions will be answered once you hit play.  Make sure you holla at us and let us know your top 10.  Hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @runcmbpodcast.  Best believe the soundtrack will be bumpin this week with some iconic additions so be sure to catch it on Spotify by typing in "The Run CMB Podcast Soundtrack".

Everyone loves a good top ten list and it is finally time for the fellas of Run CMB to drop their top 10 hip hop albums of alllllllll time.  The fellas had to dig in, do some shuffling around and bring their albums to the pod.  Of course, we would not be Run CMB if we did not have a nice healthy discussion about how and why each of the entries were chosen for such a prestigious honor.   In this week's episode, we will break down #s10-6 for each of the fellas with the top five coming next week.  Now you can only imagine the tracks that will be added to the playlist this week.  The Run CMB Soundtrack is an absolute MUST.  It definitely tells the story of the pod.  We looking to be your #1 pod in 2021 and to do that we need you to tell your people about us, so do us a favor and share the pod on your socials and follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on FBook and IG @RunCMBPodcast.  We want to hear from you and who would be on your list.

On the docket today; the Tiger Woods doc, cats trying to shed their black heritage, some boxing talk and what movies we watching over MLK weekend.  

Like C said, don't go spitting in our Whataburger but we had to have a conversation about the Texas rap scene.  2/3rds of the group has some questions while one of us has to hold it down for TX.  There is plenty to love but plenty to...discuss.  Of course, we can't talk Texas without talking about Scarface and Bun B, but who else stands out and who disappoints from the Lone Star State.   Let's talk about it.  Be sure to see who gets added to the Run CMB Soundtrack, THE best hip hop playlist on Spotify.  We found some gems for the cut this week.  Be sure to tell your peoples about us.  We trying to be your #1 podcast in 2021.  Follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @RunCMBPodcast. Then when you are done with that, catch us on the deluxe. 

On January 6th, things got wild and there was no way we could pass on the opportunity to chat on the subject.  Check it out, check out the pod on MF DOOM and check out The Run CMB Soundtrack.  Then tell your peoples to follow us on twitter @cmb_run and on Fbook and IG @Runcmbpodcast.  2021 us the year of CMB

To start the new year we have to pay respects to the passing of the legendary MF DOOM.  CMB does one of their deepest dives yet into the unique qualities of what made MF DOOM so iconic.  He really was your favorite rapper's favorite rapper.  In that vein, we discuss some other underappreciated rappers and make sure we add them to THE VERY BEST playlist in hip hop, The Run CMB Soundtrack.  Be sure to check it out on Spotify as well and follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on IG and Facebook @Runcmbpodcast.  Don't forget to check the Deluxe Edition as we have to talk about the Coup on the Capitol.  Tell your friends about us as we look to be your #1 podcast in 2021. 

Hip Hop Twitter aka  HHT, is a dangerous place folks.  Some of the wildest takes and some love for some crazy artists go down here, but it can also stir up some pretty interesting debates.  C, M and B go down the Twitterverse for this one and open up a heavy conversation again on what is hip hop and do our first live listen, thanks to The Kid Laroi.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBpodcast.  Make sure you follow the pod and share your favorite episode with your people, we are trying to be your #1 podcast in 2021.  Of course, never forget the Run CMB Soundtrack on Spotify.  The best pure hip hop playlist around.  

Instead of hollering at Santa, the fellas sit down to discuss what they are hoping for when the clock strikes midnight and we flip the calendar to 2021.   After checking out the pod, let us know what you are want to see in the industry next year.  You can hit us up on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast.  The soundtrack gets its weekly update as well.  Just type in Run CMB Soundtrack into Spotify and turn the speakers up.  Like, fellow, share and comment about the pod.  We trying to be #1 in '21

We HAVE to talk about the "American Skin" trailer and how the movie should be consumed and received by the public.  We got thoughts.  Tell your friends about us.  Follow the pod, then follow us on @cmb_run on Twitter and @RunCMBPodcast on  Facebook and IG.  Hollar at your boys

Chris, and Matt have an intervention with Brandon to discuss his thoughts on Kendrick and make sure he is not going off the deep end on this one.  The career of Kendrick gets discussed going back to his legendary mixtape days to his Pulitzer Prize-winning "Damn" album.  To kick us off we dive into the news of the week including the week of Weezy.  Don't forget to check out the 12.12 deluxe as we talk about everything from James Harden to R&B.  Tell your friends all about us and be sure to follow the pod on any of the platforms and check us on Twitter @cmb_run and @RUNCMBPodcast on Facebook and IG.   Of course, you gotta check the soundtrack on Spotify, "Run CMB Soundtrack".  

Matt's closing comment on the Kendrick episodes leaves Chris literally in tears and that is where we begin.  We touch on everything from the James Harden news, to the beginning of a deep dive on R&B.  Chris takes exception to an artist Brandon has no love for and it only gets better from there.  Once you are done, make sure you follow the pod, leave a review, and tell your friends about us.  Check us on Twitter @cmb_run and on Facebook and IG @RunCMBPodcast.  And of course there is the "Run CMB Soundtrack" to fill your hip hop needs on Spotify. 

Same ol nonsense you come to expect from the fellas.  The after-party commences as we discuss who got the best fries in the game.  How In-N-Out is overrated and a list of other stuff that we felt compelled to discuss simply because its our show. 

Spotify put a nice little wrap on 2020 but we talking rap on RUN CMB.  The fellas take a dive into what Spotify told them about who they consumed in 2020 and even how they consumed their music in 2020.  Of course, the best part is finding out who the top 5 listened to artists and songs were for CMB.  We also take a dive into the Grammys as this may be the best pure hip hop list the grammy's has produced, but did they STILL miss the mark?  Don't forget to tell your people about the pod and follow the "Run CMB Soundtrack" on Spotify and follow us on all the socials.  cmb_run on Twitter and RUN CMB Podcast everywhere else.  Lastly, the Deluxe edition is wild as ever this week.  We talking...fries?