In the SERIES finale of Thinking Outside the Boombox, my wife Karyn joins the podcast for the final stop on the farewell tour. To close out the podcast, we're talking about R&B beefs! Thank you all for 7 amazing years and 220 episodes!Song of the Week (5:40), Press Play (9:45), Dig Deeper (28:50)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/6-12-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the finale episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I discuss some of the best hip-hop movies in each movie genre and discuss how hip-hop is typically used in movies!Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-22-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I unpack all my thoughts after multiple listens of Kendrick Lamar's new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.Dig Deeper (2:40)Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the penultimate episode of our Reel Rhythm series, Brian and I rank and discuss some of the best hip-hop movie soundtracks of all time! Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-7-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Brian and I discuss those rappers that briefly put down the microphone and stepped in front of the camera. In Part 3 of our Reel Rhythm series, we discuss the best rappers turned actors!Dig Deeper (2:15)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/5-1-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Brian returns for part 2 of our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history of hip-hop in movies! This week we discuss the best (and not so good) rap biopics!Dig Deeper (2:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-24-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, my good friend Brian - co-host of What’s In The Box Office? - joins me to begin our Reel Rhythm series exploring the history of hip-hop in movies! In Part 1, we discuss some of the best original hip-hop songs made for movies! Dig Deeper (2:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-17-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I recap the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Tune in to see how well I predicted the hip-hop and R&B categories!Dig Deeper (3:19)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-10-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I make the fourth stop on my farewell tour to talk to my family, Kathryn & Devin, about women in hip-hop!Dig Deeper (2:55)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/4-3-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I make the third stop on my farewell tour to talk to my homie Airriell about homosexuality in hip-hop!Dig Deeper (3:16)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/3-27-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, I announce the winners of the final and 6th Annual TOTB Awards!Song of the Week (2:47), Press Play (4:19), Dig Deeper (17:07)Ad Sponsor: Use code QUICKSTART to get one free month of Pair Networks!Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/2-20-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I visit the next stop on my farewell tour as Brian & Noah return one last time to discuss: BEATS!Dig Deeper (4:18)Ad Sponsor: Use code QUICKSTART to get one free month of Pair Networks!Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/1-23-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, I discuss the most anticipated rap and R&B albums of 2022!Dig Deeper (3:20)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/1-2-2022Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I reveal my top 30 albums and top 5 EPs of 2021! Happy Holidays!Dig Deeper (2:45)Apple Music: LinkSpotify: LinkPodcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-26-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I reveal my top 75 songs of 2021! Check out the playlists on Apple Music or Spotify!Apple Music: LinkSpotify: LinkDig Deeper (2:46)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-19-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first stop on my farewell tour and this week, guests Joe and Chloe join me in the studio to discuss spirituality in hip-hop and R&B.Song of the Week (4:05), Press Play (5:53), Dig Deeper (14:24)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/12-5-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hip-Hop History Month comes to a close and in this week's episode, I discuss hip-hop in the 2000s! So throw a durag under your fitted and make sure you're wearing your best throwback jersey!Ad Sponsor: Get a 4 week trial with the code POD at Stamps.com.Song of the Week (2:55), Press Play (4:37), Dig Deeper (29:25)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-28-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I discuss the most important decade in hip-hop's history as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Let's go back to the 90s!Song of the Week (3:23), Press Play (5:17), Dig Deeper (18:59)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-21-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I explore the decade hip-hop developed a personality as Hip-Hop History Month continues. Welcome to the '80s!Song of the Week (3:25), Press Play (6:31), Dig Deeper (19:02)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-14-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November is Hip-Hop History Month and I'm celebrating by exploring a different decade in hip-hop's history each week! This week, I discuss the 70s!Ad Sponsor: Monetize your podcast and mention "Thinking Outside the Boombox" in your application at PODGO.Song of the Week (5:10), Press Play (7:57), Dig Deeper (23:45)Podcast Newsletter: http://thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com/newsletters/11-7-2021Instagram and Twitter: @totbthepodcastFacebook: fb.me/totbthepodcastWebsite: www.thinkingoutsidetheboombox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.