245 – Favorite Albums of 2023 with KG

In this episode, Boonie and guest KG discuss their favorite albums of 2023. This was a tough year for narrowing down favorite albums, especially in the hip-hop genre. We chat about our favorite songs from the year, including Tyrese’s “Don’t Think You Ever Loved Me,” SZA’s “Snooze,” and Justin Bieber’s “Moments.” We also discuss Anais Cardot’s “Colors,” which we find joy and beauty in despite not understanding the French lyrics.

Boonie and KG chat about their favorite albums like No Name’s “Sundial” and Summer Walker’s “Clear 2,” and personal picks such as October London’s “Rebirth.”  Finally, we wrap up by chatting about Victoria Monet’s album “Jaguar,” appreciating its well-blended body of work from an artist who has been in the industry for a long time.

We wrap up the episode by chatting about Beyonce, Andre 3000, Usher, Taylor Swift, Ozempic, and 2024. Oh, and yes, Boonie still has hope that new music is coming from Rihanna. 

A transcript of the full episode is available here.

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Chapters

0:00:11 Birthday Weekend Recap and Favorite Albums of 2023 0:04:29 Introduction and Setting the Expectations 0:07:28 Lack of Standout Rap Albums in the Year 0:10:50 Yabba’s waterfall and Anais Cordeaux’s beautiful song 0:18:04 Victoria Monet’s Jaguar: a blend of good work 0:18:57 Discovering Victoria Monet’s Music Journey 0:23:47 Recognition for a talented artist with a viral moment 0:28:04 Number one album: Janelle Monet’s “The Age of Pleasure” 0:30:49 Beyonce’s Show: Not My Favorite, but Still Beyonce 0:34:24 Beyonce’s Performances: Predictable but Still Enjoyable 0:36:15 Taylor Swift’s Impressive Tour Numbers and Attendance Records 0:37:18 Taylor Swift and the Midnights 0:40:01 Hope for Rihanna’s Music and Future Plans 0:42:24 Waiting for R9 and Trolling Tactics 0:45:06 The potential of Ozempic as a miracle drug 0:47:29 The potential impact of Ozempic on the food industry 0:49:54 The increasing popularity and controversy surrounding Ozempic 0:53:46 Uncertainty Surrounding the Potential President 0:55:05 Profiting from War: The Dark Side of Politics