Giving 2023 a proper KND farewell

What the culture feeling: How Kendrick took down Drake and made it look easy (Ft. Kyra Abrams)

After taking six months away Key and Nij are back for a new season of Keys ‘n D, and it’s only right that they start by breaking down the rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick’s win was decided long before this episode was recorded, but Season 3 episode 1 is all about the how and why. Kyra, a longtime hip-hop lover and friend of the show, joins to discuss what fallen dominoes led to 2024’s rap war, what made Kendrick’s approach to the beef so masterful and the mistakes Drake made that led to his defeat. Follow the show on Instagram (⁠⁠@keysndminor⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/keysndminor/]) and Twitter (⁠⁠@kndminor⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/kndminor]) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGB-9EWMRFajtx7sF9CPBw]! Music (in order of appearance) She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats Like That by Metro Boomin and Future feat. Kendrick Lamar First Person Shooter by Drake feat. J. Cole Push Ups by Drake euphoria by Kendrick Lamar Family Matters by Drake meet the grahams by Kendrick Lamar Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Giving 2023 a proper KND farewell

On the last Keys ‘n D Minor episode of 2023, Key, Nij and social media manager Jen recap the year in music. The three of them discuss their favorite songs and albums of the year and crown an MVP. They also talk about some of the things that made 2023 a slightly underwhelming year for mainstream music, while highlighting some of the successes of local Sacramento artists.  Follow the show on Instagram (⁠@keysndminor⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/keysndminor/]) and Twitter (⁠@kndminor⁠ [https://twitter.com/kndminor]) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠here⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGB-9EWMRFajtx7sF9CPBw]! Music (in order of appearance): She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats Cocaine on the Counter by Gr8tness Not a Drill by Veeze   Houdini by Dua Lipa Water by Tyla TELEKINESIS by Travis Scott ft. SZA and Future Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Counting up Money for Fun (ft. DeNeeka Hill)

On the latest episode of Keys ‘n D Minor, Key and Nij give their honest opinions on Drake’s new album “For All The Dogs”. They talk about where they believe the album misses the mark and whether Drake’s recent prolific output impacted both the quality and reception of his latest solo project.  They’re later joined by Drake superfan DeNeeka Hill to highlight the album’s bright spots. The three of them also play a game where they each try to stitch together a classic album using songs from his last four projects.  Follow the show on Instagram (@keysndminor [https://www.instagram.com/keysndminor/]) and Twitter (@kndminor [https://twitter.com/kndminor]) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGB-9EWMRFajtx7sF9CPBw]! Music (in order of appearance): She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats IDGAF by Drake and Yeat All The Parties by Drake and Chief Keef Rich Baby Daddy by  Drake, Sexyy Red and SZA  8am in Charlotte by Drake N 2 Deep by Drake and Future Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

(REUPLOAD) Heroes & Villains, Metro & Sza, Nataya & The Grammys

**NOTE: This is a reupload. This episode originally released on December 16, 2022** On the latest KND episode, Key and Nij welcome back season 1 guest and Sacramento singer, Nataya Rule! Before she joins, the two talk about the success of Metro Boomin’s recent album, Heroes & Villains, including conversations about where his career is headed and what makes him so elite.  After that, Nataya discusses SZA’s SOS album, how it inspires her musically and what’s wrong with the 2023 Grammy nominations. Interview starts at 15:30 Follow the show on Instagram (@keysndminor [https://www.instagram.com/keysndminor/]) and Twitter (@kndminor [https://twitter.com/kndminor]) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGB-9EWMRFajtx7sF9CPBw]!  Follow Nataya Rule on Twitter (@NatayaRule_ [https://twitter.com/NatayaRule_]) and Instagram (@NatayaRule [https://www.instagram.com/natayarule/]) and find her music on all music platforms! Music (in order of appearance): She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats Superhero (Heroes & Villains) by Metro Boomin & Future Loverboy by Nataya Rule Forgiveless by SZA ft. Ol' Dirty Bastard Kill Bill by SZA Love Song by Nataya Rule Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Somebody tell Doja Cat…KND is Back (ft. Nataya Rule)

Summer is officially over and Keys ‘n D Minor is here to put a final stamp on it. Longtime friend of the show Nataya Rule joined the conversation and talked to Key and Nij about a wide range of topics including: The release of Doja Cat’s new album ‘Scarlet’, Usher being announced as the headliner for next year’s Super Bowl, Beyonce’s Renaissance tour and more.    Follow the show on Instagram (⁠@keysndminor⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/keysndminor/]) and Twitter (⁠@kndminor⁠ [https://twitter.com/kndminor]) and Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠here⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGB-9EWMRFajtx7sF9CPBw]!  Follow Nataya Rule on Twitter (⁠@NatayaRule_⁠ [https://twitter.com/NatayaRule_]) and Instagram (⁠@NatayaRule⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/natayarule/]) and find her music on all music platforms! Songs (in order of appearance) She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats Problemz by Jungle TOPIA TWINS by Travis Scott TELEKINESIS by Travis Scott ft. SZA, Future On My Mama by Victoria Monet Agora Hills by Doja Cat Doja by Central Cee Sprinter by Central Cee and Dave On The Radar Freestyle by Drake and Central Cee When Your Ready by Nataya Rule Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.