Music

The crew reviews Nelly's 2000 debut album Country Grammar, an album that introduced and opened the door for St. Louis to the hip-hop world and started a career of superstardom for an artist unique with a style all his own.  Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our […]

B. Cox and J. Owe take a look back at Black Rob's 2000 debut Life Story, a gritty tale of hardships, street life and opportunities at hand that had great potential — save for a few missteps. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener […]

The crew discuss Mos Def's (nka Yasin Bey) timeless 1999 debut Black on Both Sides, which came at a critical times in their lives. They discuss the lyrics, production, themes and the prophetic nature of its message that still rings true to this day.  Follow The Vault Classic Music Reviews […]

In our premiere of Season 6, we welcome Van Everette from The Scenario Radio Show review Kanye West's debut classic album The College Dropout as it turns 20. After serving in the background as a producer for many of Roc-A-Fella Records best albums through the early 2000s, the Chicago-based producer […]

B. Cox pays homage to hip-hop as it turns 50 years old. For much of the year, the recognized beginning of the genre, culture and societal phenomenon called hip-hop has been celebrated, lauded and congratulated worldwide for changing the world as we see it. He goes over a brief history […]

B. Cox reviews Gang Starr's classic fourth album Hard To Earn as it turns 30. After the critical success of 1992's Daily Operation, Guru and DJ Premier took a brief hiatus to pursue individual projects. Guru launched his Jazzmatazz series and Premier became one of the most sought after producers […]

B. Cox and Domo review Usher's Confessions as it turns 20. After his successful third album 8701, Usher underwent a number of changes in his life including his breakup from his girlfriend Chili from TLC and he was soon to become a father. In crafting his follow up, he wished […]

B. Cox and Domo review Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life as it turns 25. Looking to improve on his commercial success from Vol. 1…In My Lifetime, Jay-Z looked to bring on new producers to give his album the commercial shine without the sound being overglossed. In for this […]

B. Cox reflects on the year that was 2003. In a year that saw Western Powers kick their war against dictatorships in the Middle East into full gear and saw the U.S. biggest state in political turmoil, the music scene was successfully and commercially thriving. It was highlighted by the […]