How to Build an Artist Legacy in the Clout Era (ft. Prolific)
Prolific joins Speakerboxx Studios to analyze how artists build lasting legacies in today's music industry, examining strategies like strong visuals and brand identity in this interview.
21 Apr 2025
Rap on Trial: Rico Cases, Kendrick’s 1M Sales & Underground vs. Mainstream | Speakerboxx Studios
"Rap is on trial. From A$AP Rocky’s verdict to Kendrick Lamar making history as the first rapper to sell 1M units this year, we’re diving into hip-hop’s most explosive debates:
Rico cases in rap (Lil Durk, Kay Flock, Yella Bezzy) – Is the culture perpetuating harm?
Underground vs. Mainstream: When does a rapper “sell out”? (Feat. Vince Staples, Denzel Curry + more)
Posthumous albums: Is Nipsey Hussle’s new project ethical?
20-Minute Deathbed Collab Challenge – Who would WE pick? (Kendrick? Tyler? SZA? Alchemist?)
14 Apr 2025
Can You Separate The Art From The Artist? - Speakerboxx Studios Season 2 Premiere
Welcome to the first episode of Speakerboxx Studios, Season 2. Sean is back from Cuba, and we are back recording in our friend’s apartment. Today we talk about the art vs the artist, the way artists become consumed by their art, and if you can enjoy the art of horrible people (YE).
16 Dec 2024
Gatekeeping Hip Hop, Forbes Top Rapper List, Harriet Tubman Music
Forbes Top Rapper List creator and hip hop industry experts weigh in on the importance of gatekeeping hip hop's artistic integrity and the cultural significance of Doechii's music being likened to Harriet Tubman's legacy.
9 Dec 2024
GNX Review, Grammy Bias, Drake Lawsuit
Speakerboxx Studios' Albert delves into the controversy surrounding Kendrick's Grammy snub, Drake's lawsuit, and the music industry's bias, offering a critical perspective on the state of modern music.
18 Nov 2024
Andre 3000 Album, Rappers Exploring Other Genres, Funniest People in Hip Hop
This episode was recorded around the time Andre 3000 released his debut solo album that is now Grammy nominated. We also discuss the discourse around rappers exploring other genres, and funny hip hop figures/moments.
11 Nov 2024
Shiesty Masks, Barbie vs Bratz, Movies We Miss
On this episode of Speakerboxx, we decided to give y'all a vault episode since we did not record on Election Day. This was the second episode we ever recorded and the inexperience made for some funny moments.
Shiesty mask, opps at the beach, nature documentaries, we talk about basically everything this episode.
Recorded: 10/09/2023
4 Nov 2024
CHROMAKOPIA, Hip-Hop Over and Under, Songs and Albums of the Year
On this episode of Speakerboxx Studios, we are joined by our 2nd ever guest, Chris!
Starting with some Tyler the Creator content for his recently released album, CHROMAKOPIA (a must listen), then we discuss artists we feel are overrated as well as underrated (or underappreciated), then we close off with our favorite songs and albums of 2024.
14 Oct 2024
Best Album Covers, Hip-Hop vs Rap, What's the Difference?
On this episode of Speakerboxx, we have our very first guest! James and the rest of us share our favorite album covers, and discuss how hip-hop artistry and rap aren't really the same thing.
7 Oct 2024
Top 25 Hip-Hop Artists of All Time
For this episode of Speakerboxx Studios, we remake the half of Billboard's top 50 Hip-Hop artists of all time list. Some get moved up, some get moved down, and some get replaced. Who's on your top 25?
30 Sept 2024
Hip Hop Starting 5 - Speakerboxx Episode 6
In this episode, we did drafted Hip Hop artists into teams, then combined them together to get a Hip Hop starting 4 (+ 1 producer). Do you agree with our picks?
23 Sept 2024
From Self-Care to Freak-Offs: Kendrick, Lil Wayne, and the Diddy Charges
In this episode of Speakerboxx Studios, we're covering a little bit of everything— personal self-care routines to the latest in hip-hop. We talk about why taking care of yourself matters, Kendrick Lamar getting picked for the Super Bowl, the divisiveness around Lil Wayne, and a reflection of Kendrick's new track where he is fed up with EVERYONE. Obviously, we couldn’t ignore the CEO of Freak Offs, Diddy, and the serious criminal charges he’s facing. It's a mix of real talk and real issues—clock in, kick back, and join us to address everything happening in the culture right now
16 Sept 2024
Kendrick vs Drake Recap - Speakerboxx Episode 4
Join us to discuss the battle that will be remembered throughout hip hop history. Where Kendrick Lamar eviscerated the famous actor we once knew, Drake.
If you really think Drake won...
9 Sept 2024
Episode 3 - Bayani and the Creative Process
STREAM “BEING BAYANI IS DEAD” ON ALL PLATFORMS!!!! Finally a recently recorded episode. Audio quality is buns tho (sorry). Listen to us discuss the creative process. (Recorded 09/03/2024)
9 Sept 2024
Episode 0 - Top 5 Hip Hop Albums of All Time
Enter Speakerboxx Studios, a group of 4 dudes passionately yapping about hip hop and their other interests. Today’s topic? Sla… Top 5 hip hop albums of all time. See if you agree! (Recorded 09/25/2023)
9 Sept 2024
Episode 1 - Who Are These Mfs?
Are you confused on who tf these dudes are after that first episode? GOOD. Listen to this one to learn our passions, interests, and why hip hop. (Recorded 11/06/2023)
9 Sept 2024
Episode 2 - The End of the Hiatus
LIFE UPDATE: A lot has happened since the last episode. Jio died for 15 minutes, Sean graduated, and none of us had time for this. But we’re back and better now mf. (Recorded 01/23/2024)
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