Music To Our Ears

Mr Drew and Miss Lou deliver the long overdue countdown of the top 10 greatest 90s R&B groups. This time, rather than putting the list together themselves, they've left the job to AI...and the results are mixed to say the least! There’s also time to reflect on the legacies of some important artists who've recently passed away, including Angie Stone. And what stupidness has led to Sean Kingston and his mum facing time behind bars?! Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

Miss Lou and Mr Drew take time to reflect on Kendrick Lamar's sensational Super Bowl performance, plus they discuss how despite taking an almighty L in his rap beef with K Dot, Drake has managed to break more records and hit the top of the charts once again with his new project. There's also time for a quick recap on the recent MOBO awards.   Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

This week, Miss Lou represents for the ladies, counting down her top 10 greatest 90s male R&B groups - taking into account among other things, success, influence “foineness”.  Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

In this episode, Miss Lou and Mr Drew shamelessly take a fantastic theme idea from another podcast (shout out the Bald Brothers) and give it a MTOE spin. We're talking ”White people songs that black people love”.  It’s a debate that takes them down a spiralling rabbit hole and through the decades covering some monumental anthems. Plus, it's been an eventful time in the week that One Direction’s Liam Payne passed away and Yung Filly found himself locked up down under. Podcast intro and outro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

Mr Drew and Miss Lou give their take on t'he 50 worst rappers' list, recently published on Worldstar Hip-Hop - and ask among other things, how on earth is Ludacris on that list? There’s also time to look at Ne-Yo’s polygamous life following his trip to Brazil with his THREE girlfriends.

As the charges ramp up against Diddy and the walls close in, Miss Lou and Mr Drew take the opportunity to look at how things got to this point with the “Diddler” and where he goes from here.  They also pay respects to some big names who have recently passed on…and there’s time to get stuck into the very public and vindictive spat between on-off hip-hop couple Cardi B and Offset.  Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

Mr Drew and Miss Lou give their take on the great lyrical beef between Kendrick Lamar vs Drake - a no-holds-barred clash that's escalated rapidly and gripped the attention of the international music world.  There's a discussion about what triggered things and what's been said, as well as the role of Drake’s other foes, and why producer Metro Boomin may have ultimately settled things without saying a single word. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears

Mr Drew and Miss Lou look back on a magical weekend in Paris for Usher’s recent residency. After a bit of je ne sais quoi, it’s back to business for the pair as they prepare once more  to get stuck into the big issues of the day in the urban music world! Among the topics on the agenda this week is a discussion around the people that seriously need checking in on - including Brian McKnight, Will Smith and Tyrese. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Miss Lou & Mr Drew are back off tour from Munich with their verdict on Chris Brown’s Under The Influence show. With the passing of Bobby Caldwell, they also reveal the artists they had no idea were white and they assess the current media bashing being suffered by Chloe Bailey. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Kanye West is a man with serious issues, so why do people keep giving him a platform? Mr Drew and Miss Lou are here to talk about it. Plus, is it finally time for Lauryn Hill to retire? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the official guilty verdict for disgraced R&B legend  R. Kelly and what it means for the music. Plus there's a look back at the B.E.T. awards and Usher's tiny desk concert. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Mr Drew and Miss Lou take a belated look back at the Grammys as Silk Sonic clean up at the biggest music ceremony of the year, plus they welcome back Top Boy. Finally, they ask the question is Trey Songz close to being cancelled? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Will Smith succeeded in turning the 2022 Oscars into an instant meme by slapping the holy spirit out of Chris Rock. It was a move so monumental that it bought Miss Lou and Mr Drew out of temporary podcast-retirement to discuss it on the very same day! Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Kanye West is once again dominating the headlines as things get sour between him and Kim K, whilst he shows off his new Fox. Plus is Muni Long in for the long haul...and how the hell should we be saying her name? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

In this latest pod, Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into DaniLeigh and Baby’s recent public marital Instagram clash. There’s also time to discuss Travis Scott’s recent trials,  Faith Evans latest break-uo, the most important new releases…and why Ashanti wants no one to download her first album. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

It's been a long time, they shouldn't have left you...but Mr Drew and Miss Lou are back up in your area to discuss Drake's long-awaited (and record breaking) new LP Certified Lover Boy (CLB)...Is it his worst yet? And what's with the album cover design? Plus there's time to talk Chloe Bailey and Normani's new image. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Miss Lou and Mr Drew share their views on the Usher comments that left T-Pain on the verge of depression.  And with Father’s Day having passed recently, we ask can sons of hip-hop stars ever continue the rapping legacy of their daddies?…Plus when will Nick Cannon stop having kids?  Finally, there’s time for a quick debate on the question…is R&B really in better shape now than in the 90s? Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears, @MistaDrew,  @MissLou Follow Mr Drew on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Miss Lou and Mr Drew are back on pod duties to discuss some must-see R&B reality TV including a brand new show on BET coming soon to a screen near you. They also discover Miss Lou's hidden talent for doing white Californian girl accents. Podcast intro music credit: 'Truckee' by Otis McDonald  Insta and Twitter: @musicto_ourears, @MistaDrew,  @MissLou On Sunday 30th May Mr Drew presents ‘The Strictly 90s R&B Raid Train’ - follow all the action with a great line up of DJs on Twitch: twitch.tv/djmrdrewuk 

Mr Drew is riding solo this week as he shares some quick personal reflections on the life and art of Earl Simmons AKA DMX. The Yonkers rapper who passed away last month made a huge impact on the game and he most certainly made his mark on the charts. But what is his legacy - and can he truly be considered “one of the greatest to ever do it”?

Ahead of the Music To Our Ears ‘Strictly 90s’ Twitch Raid on Easter Sunday, we’re catching up with 5 incredible DJs from our lineup to hear about what the 90s means to them.\r\nAs well as being a hip-hop fan with a taste for all things soulful and jazzy, Pittsburgh’s Selecta is a former record shop owner who has a hugely  loyal following on Twitch. Here he lets us in on his love of 90s music.\r\nThe Strictly 90s Raid Train takes place on Sunday 4th April and gets going from 11am BST - you can follow all 13 hours of the action from Mr Drew’s channel twitch.tv/djmrdrew\r\nCatch Selecta from 6:15pm EST/11:15pm BST at twitch.tv/selecta720 \r\n