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Episode 82 | "I Got A Theory" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

Episode 82 starts with Trivelle mentioning that the Gelo hype train might be slowing down after the release of his second single, which came and went without much attention. This leads to a deeper conversation about modern fans’ obsession with commercial success and the business side of the music industry, along with some theories on why this has become such a focus. From there, the discussion shifts to the types of songs that manage to stand the test of time versus those that fade away with the trends of their era. Artists like Lloyd Banks, Naughty By Nature, Young Buck, Eric B. & Rakim, Rich Boy, and others come up in the conversation.

DJXP brings up a statement from legendary producer Timbaland, who claimed that there’s no such thing as a "TikTok song." This sparks a debate about whether "that sound" truly exists. The conversation then moves to GloRilla’s recent win at the iHeartMusic Awards and Mariah Carey being honoured with the Icon Award, which included performances of some of her biggest hits. XP also notices Anderson .Paak by her side, which leads to speculation about a possible romance—though he seems to be the only one on that ledge.

As relationship and marriage topics come up, Trivelle shares his thoughts on Tory Lanez’s latest jail-recorded track and Playboi Carti’s long-awaited album. XP then sparks a debate by asking the group to choose between Prime 50 Cent and Prime DMX before they wrap up the episode by discussing whether there is a true Hip-Hop equivalent to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Episode 81 | "In That Accent As Well" (DJXP feat. EverythingOShauN & Trivelle Simpson)

Episode 81 kicks off with a mini LeBron James celebration and appreciation—before the Stephen A./Bronny fiasco and his slight injury derailment. The crew discusses the revitalization of LeBron’s 20-year career and debates the unrealistic comparisons across eras, particularly with other greats like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

The conversation then shifts to NBA postseason scenarios, analyzing potential conference and Finals matchups based on current projections—such as Lakers vs. Celtics, Lakers vs. Cleveland, and other strong contenders from the West. Possible roadblocks include Canadian-born point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) leading the Thunder, Steph Curry and the Warriors, and the Serbian nightmare, Nikola Jokić, and the Nuggets.

From sports, they dive into movies and music, recapping some of the biggest moments from this year’s Oscars—including films that cleaned up, Zoe Saldaña’s first win, and this year’s host, Conan O’Brien, who took a jab at the NFL halftime show featuring two rap titans.

One of XP’s tweets about the “fictional” secret music industry meeting between UMG’s Lucian Grainge, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar made its way into the internet’s back channels via Reddit, sparking wild speculation about Hip-Hop’s so-called 2024 resurrection after a few years on the decline. This leads the trio to reflect on their own viral moment, as their Drake vs. Kendrick videos circulated across all major social media platforms.

The discussion expands into artist reinvention, using Beyoncé as a case study, and how different artists handle fame and success based on their early career and trajectory vs. peaking/burning out early—XP brings up Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii as examples.

The episode wraps with an in-depth conversation on whether the average music consumer actually cares about record labels and industry politics, or if it’s just a myth reserved for insiders—and much more.

Episode 80 | "Perfect Storm" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

Just 20 episodes away from the illustrious 100, XP, Trivelle, and EO reunite for Episode 80 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, titled Perfect Storm.

The episode kicks off with a hilarious breakdown of Trivelle’s wardrobe habits—specifically, a style choice he's been rocking in 90% of his outfits. From there, the trio dives into the Kendrick whirlwind surrounding the Grammys and the NFL Halftime Show, analyzing how the new Grammy voting body may have shifted the trajectory of award trends, ultimately extending the Not Like Us momentum into Super Bowl weekend. They also explore the scenarios in which the song could have swept its nominated categories and dissect the key decisions behind Kendrick’s Super Bowl 59 performance.

As they assess how he fared, the conversation expands to song selection, the cultural impact of performing on that stage, and the hypocrisies in how art is interpreted.

Next, they break down $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, the highly anticipated collaboration album between PartyNextDoor and Drake, which sees the Mississauga singer-songwriter land his first Billboard No. 1 as a lead artist. With 250K first-week sales—achieved without the backing of UMG or a major label—the question arises: was there an attempt to sabotage the release and discovery of the project?

The discussion then shifts to plagiarism allegations from an artist from PND's hometown before tackling A$AP Rocky’s not guilty verdict, which keeps him out of jail. Finally, the episode wraps up with quick takes on 50 Cent, Ye, and a surprisingly wholesome wrestling tangent.

Episode 79 | "Try My Best And Lose" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

On the 79th episode of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This, the gang dives into the new Universal Music and Spotify partnership, breaking down what it means for the music industry. They also discuss The Weeknd’s induction into the Billions Club—an elite group of artists with over 25 songs surpassing one billion streams—listing his record-breaking tracks and analyzing his business savvy in navigating the industry.

The conversation then shifts to the fallout between Drake and The Weeknd, tracing it back to Abel’s decision not to sign with OVO. This sparks a deeper discussion on investing in music careers, the expectations of ROI for investors backing artists, and key examples like Rap-A-Lot Records, Lil Wayne, and Drake. They also speculate on what residual earnings might look like for major artists once their contracts expire, using Kendrick Lamar’s transition from TDE to PG Lang as a case study.

From there, they touch on Bruno Mars’ new collaboration with Sexyy Red and Coldplay’s five-night concert run at the soon-to-be-completed Rogers Stadium in Toronto, featuring opening acts Ayra Starr and Elyanna. As they discuss the monumental impact of Coldplay’s music, they reflect on the songs that defined an era and left a lasting influence on the industry.

Things get cinematic as they break down trailers for Sinners, the upcoming Michael B. Jordan film directed by Ryan Coogler, as well as Magazine Dreams, starring Jonathan Majors and its symbolic connection to his career. They also discuss Sterling K. Brown’s critically acclaimed series Paradise and the latest updates on A$AP Rocky’s trial.

Tune in for another packed episode full of insight, debate, and laughs!

Episode 78 | "Are You Wearing Velour?" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

In the first episode of 2025, the trio dives into an action-packed discussion. Trivelle and EverythingOShauN give DJXP a detailed synopsis of Billy Bob Thornton’s Land Man, sharing their thoughts on the show and its highlights.

The conversation then shifts to wild simping stories the group has witnessed, Donald Trump’s shocking plans for his second term, and Beyoncé’s delayed 2025 announcement amid rumors of a potential rock album. This sparks a heartfelt tribute to iconic rock music moments and the genre's rich musicality from the '90s.

DJXP shares insights from CNN’s Luther Vandross documentary, which leads to the trio diving into Luther’s background vocal work and his dedication to perfection. This sparks a debate on how music creation and curation have shifted away from being artist-driven to becoming more consumer-driven. The group then hilariously breaks down the third Ball brother’s Billboard smash hit, “I Might Swerve Bend That Corner Woah.”

They speculate on Justin Bieber’s potential return to music, analyzing his recent social media moves, while giving legendary producer Darkchild his flowers. A brief but fiery discussion follows on white artists who have managed to “win both sides” of cultural acceptance.

The trio also explores Vybz Kartel’s creative process for recording his massive hit “Fever,” as revealed in his recent interviews with Billboard and other outlets. The cast then tries (and struggles) to explain Robbie Williams—of Better Man fame—to DJXP, leading to a passionate discussion about the evolution of singers’ subject matter over time.

Rounding out the episode, the trio delves into the rumored secret beef between T-Pain and DJ Khaled (via Future), posing the ultimate question: Who would win in a Verzuz battle—T-Pain or Future? The show wraps up with a spicy take on the Joy Taylor spectacle currently rocking the sports world.

Episode 77 | "Detty 2024" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

In the last episode of 2024, the trio known as EverythingOShauN, DJXP, and Trivelle Simpson present their own unique take on the year’s most notable moments. Topics include Katt Williams’ chaos that started it all on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, the undoing of Diddy, and the financiers who pull the strings behind the scenes. They delve into the rap beef that dominated 2024—Drake vs. Kendrick—sparked by "Like That," and play the "what if" game, speculating how including Kendrick on "First Person Shooter" might have changed the narrative. The episode also explores the annual phenomenon of ‘Detty December’ in Nigeria and highlights the impact of artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, and Tyla on African music in 2024. Notable rap albums of the year are discussed, with DJXP prompting the team to choose their personal favorites. Glorilla’s inspiring comeback story for 2024 takes center stage, along with a conversation about how women rappers who collaborate with male counterparts seem to fare better than those going it alone. Other standout moments include Usher’s impressive 2024 comeback, Beyoncé’s game-changing NFL halftime performance, and Elon Musk’s narrative control via X, which has created divisions among his supporters. The trio also covers Trump’s presidential win, Drake and Adin Ross’s massive giveaway, and looks ahead to 2025—from the Grammys and upcoming movies to LeBron James’ continued NBA career or potential retirement. Packed with humor, insight, and heated debates, this year-end episode is a fitting close to an unforgettable 2024.

Episode 76 | "Exceptional Negro" (DJXP feat. EverythingOShauN & Trivelle Simpson)

On the episode before Christmas, the unruly collective gather together to briefly talk about the Jay Z Allegations the only true way a music podcast can, they touch on Andrew Schultz comments made about Kendrick which leads to a conversation about what can and cant be said, and those who defend the rights to say it. It then takes the convo to trying to see if what artists say in their music matches up with what they say when the mic is pointed at them outside of the songs, and the combination and cross section of art vs actuality (like Kendrick music vs how he feels irl). Trivelle makes a parallel to films as Denzel Washington has some of those qualities and the differences between music and film get discussed. Films and TV series gets talked about as EverythingOShauN -an actor and Trivelle a director debate the more memorable mediums today. As the Drake case moves forward in front of a judge soon, DJXP adds some additional insight in response to questions posed by Trivelle about what Drake stands to get out of the litigation. More praise for Denzel and other actors getting their shine like Zoe Saldana and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked with anecdotes and the litany of new productions airing or coming soon takes lead in the conversation before Trivelle closes with the moment he realized one of his co hosts was a"star".

Episode 75 | "Dunning Kruger" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

For the 75th Podcast Episode of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 this, DJXP

Kicks things off by reading the YouTube comments stemming from the poignant

Reactions and conversations from the Drake vs Kendrick segment from Episode 73

That had the music community shooting at their takes and perceiving the conversation

As delusional and one sided. The comments are put on screen and the hosts chime in

(And address personal ones to a specific member. The conversation gets into Drake/UMG filings 

(two at the time Of broadcast, Kendricks New Album GNX, The Billboard top 25 Pop Artists of the 

21st Century list and DJXP Calls for respect on Nigerian and Igbo names.

Episode 74 | "Tariffs" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

Episode 74 is the gang's official in depth reaction to Donald Trump’s second return to office after the elections this week. They give their takes and how Kamala has fared and all the opinions that 3 non americans can give on an election result that impacts the world just as much as it does within the 50 continental states. Trivelle fled his barber and tells the rest of the cast why, while they go on other tangents of various happenings such as the Raptors Vince Carter Jersey retirement presentation and other events in media of the last cycle before finishing off helping a man in his marriage proposal quest (and question)

Episode 73 | "Universal Truth" (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

In Episode 73, Trivelle opens up about some personal observations his mom made regarding his emotional positions and the group chime in on their own experiences. Standom and fandom That has taken over in 2024 gets discussed leading into some additional commentary about The Drake Kendrick battle through the lens of “what do you consider a loss”, things get heated on that front before heading into the conversation of what is considered “good music” or “better music” and its relation to chart success. The reality of successful music vs manufactured hit records and the appearance of appealing to the masses takes the convo even deeper as well as the need for fans to be closer than ever to the process. A bit of J Cole analysis on his latest record explaining himself before talking a little about basketball heading into the season, Some additional comments on the Diddy situation, some conspiracies and a preview / promise to talk about the elections on the next episode.