Since 2018, Sum'n to Say has discussed and debated notable events in Southern hip-hop and R&B, right out the SWATS. Hosts Jah, Yoh and Christina draw from their experiences as Atlanta-based music journalists, their memories of growing up below the Mason-Dixon and whatever libations may be on hand. Produced by Michael Saba: https://www.youtube.com/c/michaelsaba
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Artist/Songwriter and Music Executive. Txnic writes, records and performs original music fusing Hip Hop with Jazz, R&B influences and storytelling lyrics expressing lived experiences perspectives. He started learning how to self-record music while living in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. After returning to Toronto, he has immersed himself in music production and music business - critical skills for growing as an artist. He digitally distributed over 25 singles and his debut EP, Easier Said ...
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HRU by Anton LewisBy Anton Lewis
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An expression of love and the realization of it.By Anton Lewis
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Following up from their hit single 'ON ME', Txnic and JamDon is continuing their collaborations with SAY SUMN. The two started music together in 2009, it's good to see a decade later they're still working!By Anton Lewis
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First summer in London had some crazy inspiration. This was one of themBy Anton Lewis
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Journey to the CaribbeanBy Anton Lewis
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🫡 They said it was love, but actions speak louder. More than music; it's motivation. 📝: @txnictxnic 🎧: Concept Productions 🎶: Nick CassidyBy Anton Lewis
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PHELPS FREESTYLEBy Anton Lewis
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The Woodwind Rises: On Andre 3000's New Blue Sun
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1:12:56Just the other night at the Local, Yoh was wondering what it would take for the crew to hop back on the mic. One week later, that reason came, courtesy of Andre 3000. In this reunion episode, we unpack New Blue Sun and wonder how Dre's debut solo album will function in our lives—as we age, as we mature, and as hip-hop enters its next 50 years.Watch…
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ON EVERYTHING.mp3 by Anton LewisBy Anton Lewis
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Ode to Dancehall that made me, Rap that saved me and Fans that paid me.By Anton Lewis
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Omeretta the Great's Border Patrol vs. The Illegal ATLiens
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57:31Just when we thought apartheid in the A was over, Omeretta the Great's "Sorry Not Sorry" turned "We grew here, you flew here" into a song. In this 911 emergency episode, the crew came out of pod-tirement to discuss with entertainment manager Steven Dingle (@stevozone4).By Sum'n to Say
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Txnic is here to represent those that are aware of the environment and conditions put into place to hinder the growth of humanity. In an attempt to spread that awareness, Txnic feels like he needs "pliers" to get into the minds of his listeners and colleagues. BanditoBeatz curated this instrumental perfectly to compliment the current state or dark …
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The song “Own Code” is an expression of his life’s blueprint. He brings a touch of Caribbean influence and hip hop finesse in his voice and lyrics. Combining his experiences in his hometown St.Vincent and current residency in Toronto, he ultimately creates his very own code. “It's about having a moral compass and being firm in knowing who you are a…
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Txnic and Dor collaborates for a fresh new single, 2AM Freestyle. The name is self explanatory, Dor sent the pack at 12:47am, by 2:48 am Txnic responded with the audio piece that you are listening to right now.The song expresses Txnic's feeling of neglect by his peers and others within the industry due to his low-key persona, and longterm vision wi…
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Featuring a collaboration between St.Vincent's two finest artists. All proceeds from this song will be going to Jamall Nelson a.k.a Montana Jam in St. Vincent to help him and his family navigate the volcanic eruption in St. Vincent.By Anton Lewis
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Official Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CdKD2yMK4E Backyard Noise teams up with VinCity Entertainment for a collaboration on Txnic's No Rzn Produced by Love Noir. Backyard Noise is clothing brand and lifestyle movement out of Toronto, Canada. They believe in the power of authenticity and individuality and use their brand to educate,…
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The Legacy Route (w/ Taylor Crumpton)
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1:03:46Edit: This is our season 3 finale. See y'all in 2021.When we talk about Southern rap’s evolution, we tend to focus on Atlanta’s contributions in particular. Cultural critic Taylor Crumpton reminds us that there are other Southsides — stories about this genre that still need to be told and amplified. As one of five writers selected for Shea Serrano'…
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Icefinity War: The Gucci Mane-Jeezy Verzuz Recap
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1:00:41After feuding for 15 or 20 years (hell, they argued over that too), Gucci Mane and Jeezy met at Magic City to settle the score by way of Verzuz. We wrap our heads around the night that was part reunion, part reconciliation and part retaliation. Support for Sum'n to Say comes from patreon.com/sumntosay…
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From Nujabes to Atlantis (w/ Chester Watson)
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1:29:55Chester Watson released his new album 'A Japanese Horror Film' this past Halloween. Halloween was a Saturday this year, though as the music makes clear, he navigates time and space by his own rules. We discuss how Samurai Champloo, astral projection experiences and a good talking-to from an ex informed his heady personal journey. Support Sum'n to S…
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"We hear T.I.'s voice all the time. And depending on your perspective, sometimes we've heard too much of T.I.'s voice," says Jah. This week we debate whether his new album, The L.I.B.R.A., is essential listening. Support for this podcast comes from: https://www.patreon.com/sumntosayBy Sum'n to Say
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Sum'n to Replay: T.I's Preaching to Pushers and Proletariats
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54:10We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, in honor of T.I.'s new album The L.I.B.R.A., we're bringing back Episode 9 (!) from 2018, exploring 'Trap Muzik' 15 years later. Support for Sum'n to Say comes from: www.patreon.com/sumntosayBy Sum'n to Say
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How OutKast Split the Atom in 'Stankonia' 20 Years Ago
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56:58Once OutKast got its 5-mic review in The Source, what else was left to do? As Jah put it, the resulting sound wasn't Organized Noize — it was disorganized, to its biggest mainstream successes yet. We look back at how 20 years ago, Stankonia fundamentally changed our ideas of what the South had to say. Read Yoh's "Stankonia: The OutKast Album That D…
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On one hand, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin double down on what made them bankable stars in the first place. But those searching for the introspection that earned 21 Grammy nods might only find dust and cobwebs. This week we debate the merits and Morgan Freeman interludes of 'Savage Mode II.'By Sum'n to Say
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This week we attempt to solve some mysteries, from Kanye West's war against Universal and Sony [6:24] to Baby Keem's new deal with Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free as label bosses [29:17]. We also check out the latest mashup project by DJ Critical Hype, 'ANDRE,' featuring Andre 3000 raps and Tyler, the Creator instrumentals [53:21]. Support for Sum'n t…
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In her 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle, Mulatto says, “Who else do you know that came from a TV show, turned down a deal and still taking off?” We talk about all the twists and turns in her career, from skating rink gigs(shoutout to Yoh's parents) to scoffing at a scarcity mindset. Help support the show at https://www.patreon.com/sumntosay…
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Sum'n to Hear: God Bless Nick Grant
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1:13:38It's disappointing when an artist's debut project doesn't match the hype, like when Nick Grant, a lyricist by trade, raps about cufflinks in 2017's 'Return of the Cool.' But 2020's 'God Bless the Child' marks the return of Nick Grant as we know it. This is part of Sum'n to Hear, where we discuss the not-yet-household names who have caught our atten…
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This episode is different because these times are difficult. We're not talking new releases. Instead, Jah tasked us with creating five-song EPs that actually speak to how we're feeling right now. Which songs would be on yours? Let us know at twitter.com/SumnSay.Jah's EP, 'AmeriKKKa the Usual' (5:20): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64HP462XtOZ5rZ…
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By now it's easy to take Young Money's biggest success stories for granted. But we should remember how strange it was a decade ago to see Lil Wayne handpick his successors. We revisit the strange family portrait that is 2009's 'We Are Young Money,' disgusting CollegeHumor bars and all.By Sum'n to Say
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Our original plan this week was to release a throwback episode. But we were so disheartened by the current state of affairs, from Megan Thee Stallion being called a snitch (4:09) to Pharrell and Jay Z's scolding dad energy in "Entrepreneur" (34:26), that this special news bulletin edition felt necessary. We ask the most pressing questions, from "Wh…
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The alternate title to this episode, about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP," is "J. Edgar Jenner." We react to the reactions surrounding the first instant classic of 2020.By Sum'n to Say
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Between "Savage" and Quarantine Radio, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez were behind some of America's greatest quarantine pastimes. Then there was a shooting. We discuss how, between the tasteless takes and Megan's tears of disbelief, the world doesn't deserve a "Hot Girl Summer."Taylor Crumpton for Harper's Bazaar: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/…
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Exactly how well can a posthumous album reflect the artist in question? We compare the new Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD to the closest hip-hop has seen to a platonic ideal: Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death. Support on Sum'n to Say's Patreon went directly to purchasing new mics for Jah and Yoh — what's made it possible to restart season 4 during the …
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Like - Comment - Share if you enjoy this song <3 TxnicBy Anton Lewis
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Freestyle I recorded March 27th 1am. Through these times I would like to be there with you, through music is how I know best. Hope everyone is being safe, we will make it through and be stronger than before. Txnic.Prod Urban Nerd Beats© 2020 VinCity EntBy Anton Lewis
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There are two types of people. Yoh and Christina are Lil Baby people. They think that twinge of sadness in his voice makes you root for him, which makes the resolve in his lyrics all the more satisfying. But Jah is a DaBaby person. He catches flights, not feelings. This week: a (slightly) grown discussion about baby shit.…
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Weeks after The New York Times discovered Renegade dance creator Jalaiah Harmon, we discuss the song that inspired it all. Yes, we're talking "Lottery (Renegade)" by K Camp, the 2015 XXL Freshman behind Mykko Montana's "Do It," "Cut Her Off," "Money Baby" and "Comfortable." Where does he go from here? We play armchair A&Rs to discuss further.…
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Wastemen Not, Want Not: Jah's Guide to UK Rap
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39:15The UK rap scene is reaching critical mass. Jah has noticed, as he's dropped albums like Little Simz's 'GREY Area' in the group text. But when will the States embrace rap in the Queen's English, embrace Stormzy as much as Oasis, much less embrace some actual Black Beatles? To quote Yoh: Buy foreign verses, not foreign cars.…
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Fun fact: One artist who has more monthly Spotify listens than Chris Brown, J. Cole, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne is... Tyga. Against our better judgment, we discuss how he inexplicably became the Fashion Nova of rap, Pornhub bars and all. Follow us on Twitter @SumnSay.By Sum'n to Say
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No Time for Losers ('Cause Khaled's a Champion)
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36:31Ten years ago rap game's Adam Sandler released his crowning achievement: a winning jock jam. But could his playbook use an update? We revisit “All I Do is Win” and how DJ Khaled has suffered from success ever since.By Sum'n to Say
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Unlock the Swag (w/ Marz and Ducko McFli)
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43:28Just when we had grown accustomed to trap becoming the post-recession soundtrack of our lives, we now had to figure out how to pronounce “Rae Sremmurd.” Ebro would rather have pulled the covers over his head. Critics felt old as fuck. For our season 4 premiere, special guests Marz and Ducko McFli of Ear Drummers discuss the making of 'Sremmlife' an…
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New song for the fans that has been waiting on music. Here is a draft showing the new vibes we on. Prod x LoveNoirWritten: TxnicRecorded: VinCity StudiosReleased by: VinCity Ent ©2019Love you.By Anton Lewis
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Snowed Out: Revisiting 'The State vs. Radric Davis' and 'Til the Casket Drops'
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51:27Ten years ago next week, just when Clipse managed to escape label purgatory and release an album without years of delays ('Til the Casket Drops'), Gucci Mane confirmed his status as the South's new cult rap hero (with 'The State vs. Radric Davis'). In our final episode of 2019, we compare and contrast the two releases to revisit how an era of cocai…
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It's that time of year again! The Recording Academy announces its Grammy nominees, and hip-hop complains that the Grammys just don't understand. We debate whether these trophies still matter and revisit the best award show moments in hip-hop history: Diana Ross jiggling Lil Kim's breast. Three 6 Mafia thanking their choreographer. And of course, th…
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Why Refinance, When You Can Refinesse? ('Parasite' Film Review)
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1:03:21'Parasite' intrigued Jah and Christina so much, they saw it again in theaters. They also insisted that Yoh join them. If you've seen this Bong Joon-ho film, and you're obsessing over every detail and still trying to make sense of its symbolism and hairpin turns, this recap and analysis is for you.By Sum'n to Say
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Summer Walker is Over It. Now What? (w/Clarissa Brooks)
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1:00:33QT is the Patreon tier where supporters ask us a question that we tackle in a future episode. (Find out more at patreon.com/sumntosay.) This week patron and longtime listener Jalen K. Wright asks, "What advice would y’all give to an artist like Summer Walker who is not having the best/easiest time dealing with fame?" Critic and community organizer …
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Patreon Unlocked: Getting Back to the Roots
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36:23Ain't Gon' Let Up is our Patreon tier where folks can request an episode topic, for any verse, song, album or event taking place in hip-hop and R&B, in the South or otherwise. Find out more at patreon.com/sumntosay.Shoutout to Robbie McClellan for requesting a look back at Things Fall Apart, the Roots album that recently turned 20. Revisiting the a…
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How DJ OHSO's Life Got Twisted Upside Down (w/DJ OHSO)
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1:04:43DJ OHSO was working at a call center when she stumbled across a Will Smith interview saying, "What's the point of a plan B? It distracts you from a plan A." As this episode's special guest, she explains how that random YouTube clip led to the start of her DJ career (in front of the Fresh Prince himself!) and honoring black women with her signature …
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Bringing back Sum'n to Hear, where Jah, Yoh and Christina discuss the newcomers who have caught their attention. This month we discuss GRIP's 'Snubnose,' a full-length exploration of how the allure of even a revolver can change an East Atlanta native, in the age of "Pull Up Wit Ah Stick."Yoh's DJBooth interview with GRIP: https://djbooth.net/featur…
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Txnic and Sticky used their Vincentian ties to collaborate on this well needed duo. It features rhythmic production and thoughtful smooth lyrics curating a vibe for autumn and beyond.By Anton Lewis
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In his 2009 debut 'Attention Deficit,' Wale wants to be it all: a blog darling who can cross over, the DMV native who can carry go-go's torch. We revisit those impossible expectations and discuss how he's recovered ten years later, to meet his criteria for success — and his alone.By Sum'n to Say
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