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Following the passing of Sway Dasafo after a lengthy health battle, Miss Lou and Mr Drew share their personal memories of British rapper and what he meant to the scene. Despite “not doing politics”, this week, Ed Sheeran has found himself at the centre of a political storm after Robert Kraft had Macklemore booted off his US tour for saying 2 words he didn’t like. Does Ed deserve all the flack coming his way? And with Papoose and Remy Ma making diss records about each other is this the unhealthiest marital relationship in hip-hop history?

What on earth gives Fat Joe the right to fight for the right to check around the n-word? Miss Lou and Mr Drew tackle to Terror Squad’s awkward defence of using the term. Meanwhile Miss Lou gives her verdict on Why Did I Get Married Again?, which features the return of Jill Scott. Plus we celebrate the launch of the UK R&B chart  and look back at massive moments on stage in the UK for Jay-Z and Mavado and Vybz Kartel.

Mr Drew and Miss Lou give a detailed verdict on the Donell Jones and Joe Thomas Verzuz - a heavyweight R&B clash that was heavily one-sided, but important for the culture! And as the Dolly Parton dies aged 80 they assess her iconic impact before looking back on the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah’s passing.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew review the past few weeks of a summer spent outside watching live music. They look back on a triumphant show for Donell Jones and Ginuwine before hitting the festival scene...First up is the Diaspora Calling! event, headlined by Lauryn Hill and featuring Wyclef and Erykah Badu. Then a soul fan's dream lineup on Day 2 of The Roots festival sees them take in artists including Musiq, Anthony Hamilton and Floetry. Get your ticket for Mr Drew's Summer In The City old school birthday party on Saturday August 29: https://shoobs.com/events/140898/summer-in-the-city-party-old-skool-special

Mr Drew and Miss Lou catch up with afro house DJ/producer/songwriter N:Fostell for this special episode.  The man formerly known as DJ Naughty discusses his funky house roots, his partnership with DJ Makten and the story behind the ICU Coco Jones remake going viral.  Also, he has his say on the  Krept criticism and Usher’s concert controversy, and plays “choose it or lose it” with some classic records.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew countdown their favourite actors turned singers. Who are the greatest ever to make the leap from the screen to the charts. Does Zendaya top Ariana Grande? Who did it better: Eddie Murphy or Jamie Foxx?

Miss Lou and Mr Drew look back at one of the best R&B albums of all times - Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel is now 35 years and sounding as good as ever. Also there's a look at the latest from Jay-Z's concert dates, which are coming to London this September, on Beyonce's birthday.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew return from  watching Bruno Mars in Paris whilst battling with major Bad Bunny FOMO.  They also look at who holds the moral high ground in the India.Arie vs Yung Miami online clash over the hit of the summer, before looking back at Clive Davis legacy. Meanwhile Lauryn Hill collects her flowers at a sensational B.E.T. awards show and there’s time to reminisce on the 00s as B2K clash Pretty Ricky. 00:00 Introduction and birthday celebrations 03:06 India.Arie attacks the song of the Summer 10:46 Clive Davis: A Music Mogul's Legacy 18:58 FOMO: Bad Bunny's Impact 21:39: Bruno Mars concert review and footage 26:57 Verzuz nostalgia: Pretty Ricky vs. B2K 29:24 Pretty Ricky vs. B2K: A Musical Showdown 40:21 The BET Awards 2026: Highlights and Performances

With World Cup fever taking over, Miss Lou and Mr Drew run the rule over the World Cup anthems from the official album. Plus, following Dame Dash’s awful diss record against Cam’ron and Jay-Z, is it time for him to quit the game? Also thoughts on the social media ban for under . *We’ve had to cut the audio from the clips of the World Cup anthem videos due to copyright rules* 00:00 World Cup Fever and Cultural Vibes 05:28 World Cup Anthems: Live Reactions 13:51 Jay-Z and Dame Dash: A Legacy of Conflict 21:34 Social Media Regulations for Teens 31:37 The Impact of TikTok on Music Trends 33:56 Preparing for Paris: Bruno Mars and Fete

Mr Drew rides solo to deliver a tribute to MOBO founder and British black music legend, Kanya King who passed away on 3 June following a battle with colon cancer.  There’s a look back at Kanya’s legacy, how she’s impacted the scene through her work and what's next for MOBO following her passing. Support the pod by giving us a follow. Credits: Clip at the beginning of the episode is courtesy of MOBOClip at the end of this episode of is courtesy of the Champions Speakers channel: ‘Kanya King Speaker - The Importance of representation in the Entertainment Industry’

Mr Drew and Miss Lou are joined by Death Row Records soul supremo, Charlie B Real - a man whose life has been an absolute movie! He talks coming up in the game and dishes out plenty of career and industry anecdotes including rejecting a contract with Dr Dre at 11, working with Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Whitney and the influence of his later father. He also breaks down the experience of working on the Oscar smash Sinners and the huge influence of his father. It’s a must listen!  00:00 Introduction to Charlie Bereal 02:59 Charlie’s Musical Journey 06:02 The Origin of the Name 'Charlie B. Real' 08:46 Connecting with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records 11:51 Influences and Inspirations in Music 12:51 Why he declined signing with Dr Dre 14:44 Family Legacy and Personal Connections 17:34 Collaboration and the Retro Soul Movement 20:30 The Therapeutic Nature of Music 23:28 Collaboration with Anderson. Paak? 26:37 Walking with the Father: Tribute Album 31:14 Navigating Grief and Connection 33:46 Touring with Aaliyah 35:08 Whitney Houston funny story 38:04 Reflections on the Michael Jackson Movie 45:34 Charlie's role in Sinners and evading alligators!

Mr Drew and Miss Lou battle the heat to discuss some of the greatest formerly ‘big, fat, and heavy’ artists who went on to lose a ton of weight. This is off the back of Jazmine Sullivan wowing the crowd as she showed out on stage at an Ari Lennox concert. Apologies: We experienced audio challenges with this one. We hope you're still able to enjoy the pod and we’ll absolutely be back to our regular quality levels next week!

Miss Lou and Mr Drew get to unpacking Drake’s surprise triple album release: Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The OVO overlord is dominating the charts, the headlines and the music debates - so what are thoughts on the features, the music and the marketing behind the release? And with three artists taking inspiration from the Thriller album sleeve including Chris Brown the guys rate who did it best. Support the pod: Subscribe today, hit the notification bell and tell ya friends!

Warning: This episode contains spoilers galore. If you've not yet seen the Michael movie, but are planning to, we recommend tuning into a different show and catching this one later. Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the biggest movie of the year…Antoine Fuqua’s, Michael brings to life the story of the iconic entertainer - through his nephew, Jaafar. This episode is here to break down everything in explicit and opinionated detail: the performances, highlights, legacy, missing bits and more...  Share your thoughts on the movie with us at [email protected]

Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into the AI video saga that has Elaine The Paine all wound up with Charlie Sloth and DJ AG. Meanwhile, Meg The Stallion pulls out of broadway with heartache, Ray-J makes more attention seeking claims and Victoria Beckham’s drops surprise playlist selections.   00:00 Introduction and initial thoughts on the 'Michael' movie 03:00 Victoria Beckham's Gap Playlist 05:55 Personal Reflections on Music and Loss - Magnificent P's playlist 09:04 Ray J loses count 15:06 Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Exit 21:05 Charlie Sloth's Controversial Video and Backlash