2 Gs in a Pod Podcast

Yes yes we are BACK❗️Been a long time since we’ve said that but we recently jumped in the studio for a one-off #SPOTLIGHT episode 😅

Almost 4 years since his last guest appearance, little bro Josh makes his return to the studio to give us the deep dive on his latest project "The State of the Game" 🕺🏿

He’s joined by Griselda aficionado, Osita, for a Griselda bracket to decide once-and-for-all the label’s best project 😤

Let us know what your favourite Griselda project is 👀

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75fy2FlHJahtnpGKVSiM8W?si=8e741ffb03f74912

The 2 Gs back with their first episode of 2022? Now that’s 🅿️

Topics:

⚫️Andy’s run-in with the Ghanaian police

⚫️ Male podcasters in the mud

⚫️ Riri’s pregnancy bombshell

⚫️ New albums from Gunna, The Weeknd, Earl Sweatshirt & Samm Henshaw

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5G0KOc6Dsk4AgMFK69yhCp?si=a663b37d67cf42d5

The 2 Gs SWITCHED THE STYLE UP with a LIKKLE REBRAND… and the new look 2 Gs are BACK with a🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 wrapping up the music and events from November including:

⚫️Omarion variant

⚫️RIP Virgil Abloh

⚫️Wizkend

⚫️Astroworld tragedy

⚫️Reviews of albums from Silk Sonic, Summer Walker & Adele

For the Spotify listeners, this is the first episode with the new video podcast feature… 🗣let us know what you think🗣

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rbSosaLjkoJK5Nj9yYCez?si=52e5cdde12444da8

Ahead of the release of MONOFLYY, his joint project with Montage One & Oh No, the 2 Gs are joined by none other than gourmet rap connoisseur Da Flyy Hooligan❗️

With by-lines in Clash Magazine & Guap Mag among others, music journalist Dwayne also makes a special guest appearance❗️

Topics include:

⚫️Squid Game review

⚫️MONOFLYY album

⚫️Introduction to gourmet rap

⚫️Current state of U.K. & US music scenes

If you want to hear a real IN-DEPTH DISSECTION of the two most anticipated albums of the summer, then look no further❗️The 2 Gs are BACK for the long overdue breakdown of Kanye West’s “Donda” & Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy”… which album do you think came out on top?

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EDFNTnMwuBU1wRSsXIuy8?si=8355b355e2ba4ecd

The 2 Gs are BACK to wrap up the music and events from last month, including:

⚫️ England’s Euros final run

⚫️ Kanye West’s “Donda” album launch

⚫️ Reviews of new projects from Dave, Isaiah Rashad, Vince Staples, Snoh Aalegra & Skepta

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bFISWB9GpqHWTtLgeI8m9?si=61fe79a22f864c85

With Boris postponing freedom day, the 2 Gs are joined by Lé for the June #SPOTLIGHT episode as they take a trip down memory lane to one of the best summers of recent memory 😌

Let’s hope this summer can live up to Summer 2016 once we’re finally OUTSIDE 🤞🏿

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11ZdUA1FrMz9FlGn7ldnXJ?si=6a83ca61c1b949fc

With Andy finally back in London, the 2 Gs are joined in the STUDIO once again by Mukhy for a deep dive into his debut mixtape, Posh Nation!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qdQ1waS2jUeQgNi8kQ7WW?si=655cbe4ed52544bf

In the third episode of the new #SPOTLIGHT series, the 2 Gs are joined by none other than lover of pappyshow, the not so corporate babe, the prime minister of Jamaica herself @keannawilliams_ to delve deep into the legend that is Bob Marley 🇯🇲

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jn7HXiz0Ro4zzMiSCHydg?si=yJuFu6ZuQym9XfXZ-PsmJQ

In honour of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the 2 Gs are joined by Tochi and Fé Oj for a BONUS #SPOTLIGHT episode focusing on women in rap! 

Shoutout Desola for this article which formed the basis for a lot of the discussion: https://phasermagazine.com/main/2019/2/7/your-guide-to-the-sub-genres-of-2019-female-rap

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3u4g4k0vtJ94SQ2m2hwMFi?si=EPAqLV00TVu-CNzwY0LOPg

In celebration of Ghana's 64th Independence Day, the first episode of the new #SPOTLIGHT series is dedicated to Ghanaian music! The 2 Gs are joined by Chelsea, Eleanor & Joel to chart Ghanaian music from old school highlife to the Ghanaian drill music which is currently sweeping the nation!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YsrXFENgySfl7lTqIK9nK?si=2hr6HyUtRbKMwVuzlCavUQ

Bobby Shmurda finally gets out of jail and same day Boris announces the UK will be lifting all Covid restrictions on June 21st... coincidence? I think not...

The 2 Gs have are back on zoom with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT and to run through the music and events from February, including a new Ghetts project and deluxe albums from Headie One and Bryson tiller❗️

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0F4atKR2GO780GBAHDyByq?si=m0tZxpl1QKyyqir9QncatQ

The 2 Gs are BACK for the first episode of 2021❗️

The 2 Gs chat new projects from Chip and Fredo in what has been a pretty quiet month music-wise!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wKbhJSawRz268DlYdIlvZ?si=V4SvisK7S5CfINHMxKsNpg

For the final episode of 2020, the 2 Gs are joined by AMPY FM, a lifestyle brand for music lovers, to wrap up the music from what has been an eventful year to say the least! Be sure to visit www.ampyfm.com and support AMPY FM!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LZXTo7IHSSLWTBdHgxpnH?si=bSv1lH9oSIyTYtPhs-cm8A

Acesiz is back, making his return to join the 2 Gs in discussing Black ownership in the music industry and more! In light of Kanye's quest to reclaim his masters, Joe Budden's beef with Spotify, and the general battle between corporate and creative, are we here for cultural communism or should artists just sign da ting?

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YuFXR0AZPejeSPCco5mqA?si=kMObGxumTau7-SrpVgLKJg

The 2 Gs are joined by four young, Black, social tech entrepreneurs for a WIDE ranging conversation talking ALL the tings! Topics include:

⚫️Burna Boy album 

⚫️Carnival 2020

⚫️Black British culture

⚫️Drake slander

... and much, much more❗️

With initiatives like Black Pound Day emphasising the importance of Black business, make sure to follow and support this week’s amazing guests:

Adama Sesay, founder of Seasoned with Salt, a food service business that hosts masterclasses and provides food subscription boxes for students and young professionals

Curtis John-Cyrus, founder of Criss, a youth-led culture agency that creates authentic brand experiences to enhance, develop and define brand connections with their young consumers by working closely with youth communities and putting real young people at the heart of every campaign

Keanna Williams, founder of Nullus, a social technology company built upon two pillars - to prevent sexual violence and support victims of sexual violence

Seyi Alawode, founder of CHL, a youth creative company that offers a platform to allow brands to authentically communicate to the U30 market

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eMcTmOxEWIn3LrvNhMQsi?si=yaKFBlqAT7ya5bQiRlOZyg  

The 2 Gs are BACK to talk all things "Black Is King", Beyoncé & the Wakandafication of Africa 😬 They also touch on Wiley wildin out and his subsequent de-platforming❗️

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/470w0pnJGWgvLScaUO94ju?si=v4iwcU5zSuGSx4cWcockog

Up & coming artist Mukhy, who recently dropped his debut EP, "Hi, I'm Experimenting", joins the 2 Gs to detangle August Alsina getting all caught up in Jada's entanglement, and to discuss his transition from corporate life to music and his plans for the future!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kXW78xTZPbvOfgLwBj9l8?si=q_qFLRqaRZimpL8IWUN1rA

The 2 Gs are BACK to take stock of what has been a very heavy past few weeks and to have a candid and honest discussion opening up about:

⚫️Feelings of frustration, hopelessness and pessimism regarding the fight for racial equality

⚫️Concerns about social media and ally “activism”

⚫️J. Cole being fake woke again 😓

How many times and for how long will Black people continue to find themselves in this position? #BlackLivesMatter

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NCmxCWJx0I1oVMpURYD94?si=5IWpktWDSD-r4NbR3ZgrnQ

The moment you’ve all been waiting for... after almost 6 months, the 2 Gs are BACK!
The 2 Gs have been quiet but they explain their hiatus and discuss Andy’s stint living and working in Ukraine! They also dive deep into just how mad 2020 has been, their initial adjustments to lockdown life and the cancellation of their March coronacation to Miami and Puerto Rico!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0fjMGfhBqTm4FsAVy0gsZX?si=UWGic1ErQG2ZUG5oqm9pLg

Things get heated as the 2 Gs are joined by Lé & Jamell for the milestone Episode 5️⃣0️⃣ special‼️After almost 3 hours of deliberation, the 2 Gs’ top 10 albums of the decade are:

1. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West

2. good kid, m.A.A.d city - Kendrick Lamar

3. Watch the Throne - Jay Z & Kanye West

4. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar

5. Take Care - Drake

6. To Pimp a Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar

7. Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager - Kid Cudi

8. Flower Boy - Tyler, the Creator

9. My Krazy Life - YG

10. Dark Sky Paradise - Big Sean

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3J5bwLTUGG7W5PUg6dNRvF?si=PNZq_rXSQt6l52pFXuNkhA

The 2 Gs link up to discuss Drake feeling a little boo'd up...  🥁, the fake drip epidemic and the resurrection of Tory Lanez' hairline!  With the release of Tory's "Chixtape 5" and a new Krept & Konan album, there's lots of new music to get into aswell!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6j0R3nYxeTDjA7ff55XrzJ?si=YMR6iqnUTq-rjmYhYBV_UQ

🎂2 YEARS IN THE POD🎂

2 years ago today the 2 Gs dropped their first episodes, so it’s only right to give you the 🚨2ND BIRTHDAY SPECIAL EPISODE🚨

Friends of the show Lé & Jamell came through to discuss all the October music, including albums from Kanye, Wretch 32, Wale & more 🎉

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vWBLQC14ZBdFvUzrzS4BB?si=ZLU8fMeGR7Chn6SHzhWQkQ

The 2 Gs discuss all things Blackness in the music & creative industries, ahead of Saturday's Black History Month event celebrating the release of 'Wot Do U Call It?', a magazine dedicated to grime & Black British music!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/icu-black-history-month-presents-wot-do-u-call-it-launch-night-tickets-74359066971?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22doFx3VUhz64QXrOuReOZ?si=VagGk6ipTaqta9W1BcYY5A

"Alexa, play Summer's Over Interlude"... With hot boy summer officially over, the 2 Gs usher in fuckboy fall by rounding up all the music and events from September, including D-Block Europe's "PTSD", Kojey Radical's "Cashmere Tears" & more! What's been your favourite drop this month?

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AzFJ6u26a5Y0YbrA9HTdR?si=SZb41YxIQ3muvy_RjSj7GA

SPOILER ALERT: The 2 Gs discuss, amongst other topics, all things Top Boy Season 3 so, if you haven't seen it yet, watch it first! 

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79TKx952EsGlsQwA9cD28H?si=Twx0OyYpTz-x4i7llVZZuQ

What makes an album a classic? This week the 2 Gs are joined by friend of the show and recurring guest Lé to discuss, amongst other things, the criteria for a classic album!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kHb0HB4ZPsAdoK1VVzToE?si=1-cOXKVVSguwY87ERJLI2A

Following the supposed infidelity of Stormzy, the 2 Gs are back to rebuke yet another unjust attack on the Faithful Black Men Association and to touch on topics including Jay Z partnering with the NFL, Wiley beefing Ed Sheeran and Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special! The 2 Gs also round up the carnival antics and review the music from August!

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lizhbjhvoQJnbBS82FmpN?si=8y8Xzlj9T5yRsCld63hhLQ

SEASON 3 PREMIER! Following a brief hiatus, the 2 Gs are back! Isaac makes his long-awaited return to the show as the 2 Gs catch up on their respective trips to Asia, whilst also delivering a fresh look at the music that's dropped so far this summer!

Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pXKgSWp6qFQV6Mo6dexGo?si=pjB-axamQRKSdiXGWmspqg

Daniel makes his long-awaited return to co-hosting duties as the 2 Gs are joined by none other than Lemzi for a wide-ranging discussion covering his musical journey, the reception of UK hip-hop in the UK and Chip's infamous battle of the boroughs! Lemzi has had a massive 2019 so far and is heading out on tour this week! 

Tickets: www.hiddengemslivetour.co.uk

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-41-hidden-gems-w-lemzi/pl.u-e98lolluzWGBPmk

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/7w4VV0Hzgadi9RBAWI8YKN?si=At6FE-psQUqkL5DJ1lH9cg

After a short Easter break, the 2 Gs are back to pay respect to the music, memory and legacy of Nipsey Hussle, who was tragically shot dead on 31st March outside of his Marathon Clothing store 💔 Lé joins the show as special guest co-host to also run through the music and events of April, including ScHoolboy Q’s #CrasHTalk album, Beyoncé’s #Homecoming Netflix special and J Hus’ release from prison‼️

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-40-the-marathon-continues/pl.u-d2b0v0BIMBrep7Z

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/3HA2B39K00rQF6QUMRfvw9?si=FFSB6EXOTF6xaNSxF85V-Q

Halima joins the show as a special guest to drop some knowledge and take us on a journey through the political trajectory of hip-hop, from its inception in the ‘70s to the present day!

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-39-hip-hop-historian-w-halima/pl.u-11zBvGbF8Z0vx3M

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/3nU0bu5dwHecRvi6EM6INs?si=1gzZxhoQSbCYgrflKlo0pQ

Josh and Jamell return to the show to discuss the music and events of March, including a deep dive into Dave's "PSYCHODRAMA" album, #SurvivingCardiB and more!

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-38-march-madness/pl.u-aZb0YE4tPVE29GW

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/3ndf9LhcTCqNELn22gfzHD?si=kBcU6oRgQ3mzLQ0Lrdbiqw

Little bro Josh returns as guest co-host for a special birthday/ Kendrick Lamar appreciation episode! In light of the recent four year anniversary of Kendrick's "To Pimp A Butterfly" album, things get heated as the 2 Gs discuss Kendrick's discography, Dreamville vs. TDE and Netflix's "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann" documentary!

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-37-happy-birthday-g/pl.u-11zBv13C8Z0vx3M

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/73DKckf3YyM9bI9jGLPQf0?si=zh98AxxIQ2-bsf2TP13_kA

Little bro Josh joins the 2 Gs as special guest co-host to round up all the February Fire, discuss Drake's legacy 10 years on from "So Far Gone" and, with Offset dropping his "Father of 4" solo album, to debate the age-old question: "Who is the best Migo?"

The NeighbourHOOD Grammys Committee returns to bring you the most hotly anticipated awards show of the year, #HOODGrammys2019! 

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-35-hoodgrammys2019/pl.u-mJy82z0szBZWGko

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/0twI7g2gByutfa1fB6qqsy?si=Xq6deXSlQbSF9TRxjIYKSg

With the news of 21 Savage's questionable immigration status and new albums from the likes of Future, James Blake & more, there's plenty for the 2 Gs to discuss in the January roundup! 

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-34-the-curious-case-of-21-savage/pl.u-mJy820PuzBZWGko

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/61TsRqyg6DDSBNZZfnyRtn?si=OGGMM5WGQBCi0KAgrjIiNw

Jamell returns as the 2 Gs run through their most anticipated albums and artists to watch for 2019! 

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-33-ones-to-watch-2019/pl.u-9N9LzKLux7NL2Z8

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/77egNcpQ2ffbk6gMPZYFKA?si=DdrZiRz2St-JmFd2kXLXBw

Ope makes his co-hosting debut as the 2 Gs are joined by rapper @Whvsper for a NO FILTER interview about his career so far, calling out mediocrity in the industry and discussing the state of the UK music scene!

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-32-shh-whvspers-talking/pl.u-9N9LzKNsx7NL2Z8

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/3GKZKTgIRkYsuNsKIgJ0EG?si=lIGJ3uARSqSv0fquFfr6Hg

Daniel makes his co-hosting debut as the 2 Gs round up their favourite albums and tracks of 2018, discuss the impact of afrobeats and run through the music that dropped over the festive period!

Apple Music Playlist: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/2-gs-in-a-pod-31-tis-list-season/pl.u-DdAN2yaCalrzy7W

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1154740817/playlist/2vAtyTYfzJgKR43ELqkmjt?si=9zy7PSMtTmK75YZ7prJCkg