GNX Review, Grammy Bias, Drake Lawsuit

How to Build an Artist Legacy in the Clout Era (ft. Prolific)

In this episode of Speakerbox Studios, we’re joined by local legend and rising artist Prolific to unpack one of the most important questions in modern music: What separates flash-in-the-pan artists from long-term icons? From Tyler, The Creator to MF DOOM, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott, we dissect what makes a music career sustainable—rollouts, characters, content strategy, performance balance, and brand identity. We also debate: * The value (and danger) of going viral * Whether one-hit wonders should hang it up or double down * The role of mystique and surprise features in today’s music economy * Why strong visuals and storytelling still matter * What you’d do if Usher handed your girl a cherry onstage.

Rap on Trial: Rico Cases, Kendrick’s 1M Sales & Underground vs. Mainstream | Speakerboxx Studios

"Rap is on trial. From A$AP Rocky’s verdict to Kendrick Lamar making history as the first rapper to sell 1M units this year, we’re diving into hip-hop’s most explosive debates: Rico cases in rap (Lil Durk, Kay Flock, Yella Bezzy) – Is the culture perpetuating harm? Underground vs. Mainstream: When does a rapper “sell out”? (Feat. Vince Staples, Denzel Curry + more) Posthumous albums: Is Nipsey Hussle’s new project ethical? 20-Minute Deathbed Collab Challenge – Who would WE pick? (Kendrick? Tyler? SZA? Alchemist?)

Can You Separate The Art From The Artist? - Speakerboxx Studios Season 2 Premiere

Welcome to the first episode of Speakerboxx Studios, Season 2. Sean is back from Cuba, and we are back recording in our friend’s apartment. Today we talk about the art vs the artist, the way artists become consumed by their art, and if you can enjoy the art of horrible people (YE).

Gatekeeping Hip Hop, Forbes Top Rapper List, Harriet Tubman Music

Welcome to the season finale of Speakerboxx Stuidos. Today we talk about why it may be necessary to gate keep hip hop, Forbes horrible top 50 rappers list, and the fools on twitter calling Doechii’s music, “Harriet Tubman music.”

GNX Review, Grammy Bias, Drake Lawsuit

SPEAKERBOXX STUDIOS HAS RETURNED. In this episode, we are joined by our homie Albert, and we discuss A LOT. Kendrick dropped a no skip album, then Grammy nominations disappointed us once again, and Drake is basically suing for peace