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The crew is back with part two of their hip hop set, a smoother, more reflective ride through lyricism, energy, and atmosphere. This time around, the vibe shifts from the high-octane heat of last week’s episode into something chill, meditative, and head-nodding. It’s the type of playlist you cruise to at sunset, maybe parked outside, waiting for the song to end before you even think about stepping out of the car.

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Top Picks

Thru My Hair — Teo?
Kicking off the mix, Thru My Hair feels like catching a breeze after a long day. The hosts dive into Teo?’s story, a Colombian-American artist from Atlanta who first caught attention through his friendship with Jaden Smith, and highlight how his sound channels both serenity and groove. There’s something about the way this track floats between Latin-inspired rhythms and introspective flow that makes it the perfect “post-brewery drive by the water” kind of record. The team paints the setting clearly: Vallejo, Bay Area breeze, and a track that just feels right for the moment.

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94 Camry Music — Femdot.
A standout moment in the episode comes when they unpack the story of Femdot., a Chicago rapper whose conscious lyricism carries that classic boom bap soul. What starts as a SoundCloud discovery unfolds into a discussion about activism, purpose, and hip hop’s roots as a vessel for truth. When they mention his decision to pause music in 2020 to focus on social justice after George Floyd’s death, it connects the dots between artistry and impact. It’s that kind of record, raw, intentional, and a reminder that real hip hop has never just been about the beat.

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Feel So Right — Larry June ft. Dej Loaf
Then the energy picks up with Feel So Right, a laid-back West Coast anthem from San Francisco’s own Larry June. The guys light up talking about his grind, six albums dropped during quarantine, and how this track with Dej Loaf captures that effortless chemistry and balance between hustle and harmony. It’s grown-man rap with a message of calm confidence, and as the hosts point out, it “just feels so right.” For fans of Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, or early Wiz Khalifa, this one’s that perfect ride-out record.

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The crew dives into a real conversation about lyricism, authenticity, and how “nerdy rappers” and independent voices are shaping new space in the culture. It’s part debate, part celebration, a love letter to evolution. As they wrap, there’s this unspoken message: hip hop’s heartbeat is still strong, just shifting with the times.

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