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Jan. 22, 2026

The Best Fugees & Lauryn Hill Songs: The Ultimate Top 5 Countdown | Top Five

#LaurynHill #TheFugees #90sHipHop #50For50 #WyclefJean #TheScore #HipHopHistory #Top5Songs #MusicAnalysis What are the absolute greatest Lauryn Hill and Fugees songs of all time? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their top five Fugees tracks, exploring the solo brilliance and group chemistry that changed…

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Jan. 21, 2026

Did The Roots Give The Fugees the Blueprint for ‘The Score’? | 50 For 50

Did The Roots provide the secret blueprint for one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time? In this deep dive from 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales explore the fascinating theory that The Roots’ live performances directly influenced the sound and strategy of The Fugees' sophomore masterpiece,…

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Jan. 20, 2026

Lauryn Hill: The Full Story of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) | 50 For 50

#LaurynHill #TheMiseducation #90sHipHop #TheFugees #50For50 #MusicHistory #WyclefJean #RnB Was Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album the greatest R&B project of the 90s? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales deep dive into the complex history, massive success, and tumultuous aftermath of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.…

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Jan. 14, 2026

Top 5 Lionel Richie & The Commodores Songs | Top 5

#LionelRichie #TheCommodores #50For50 #MusicRankings #ClassicSoul #80sMusic #BrickHouse #AllNightLong #Top5 #GarrettGonzales #MikeJoseph What are the absolute greatest hits from the legendary Lionel Richie and The Commodores? In this episode of 50 For 50, Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph dive deep into the catalog of a musical icon to rank their Top…

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Jan. 12, 2026

Lionel Richie 1982 Debut Album Review: The End of The Commodores? | 50 For 50

#LionelRichie #50For50 #1982Music #TheCommodores #AlbumReview #VinylCommunity #MusicDocumentary Is Lionel Richie a musical genius or just a bit corny? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into Lionel Richie’s 1982 self-titled debut album to uncover how he transitioned from a funk powerhouse to a…

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Jan. 12, 2026

Bruno Mars is BACK... but is it a flop? 🧐 #Shorts

#BrunoMars #IJustMight #NewMusic #MusicReview #50For50 #PopMusic #RnB #RockWithItStopWithIt #musiccriticism Is Bruno Mars playing it too safe? Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales weigh in on "I Just Might" in this edition of "Rock With It, Stop With It." 🎸🛑 After a long hiatus from solo projects, the expectations for a new…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Could Selena Have Been the Original Taylor Swift? | The Cool Check In

#Selena #Netflix #SelenaQuintanilla #TaylorSwift #TheCoolCheckIn #50For50 #SelenaDocumentary #MusicHistory #PopCultureReview Was Selena Quintanilla on track to become the original Taylor Swift? In this episode of The Cool Check In, Mike and Garrett dive deep into the new Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy, to discuss the meteoric rise…

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Jan. 7, 2026

Top 5 New Edition Songs & Solo Hits | Top 5

What are the absolute best New Edition songs, and how do they stack up against the solo hits of Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant? In this special "Top 5" supplemental episode of the 50 For 50 series, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales deep-dive into the…

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Jan. 5, 2026

New Edition Heartbreak Album Review: Johnny Replaces Bobby (1988) | 50 For 50

#NewEdition #HeartbreakAlbum #NewJackSwing #80sRB #50For50 #JohnnyGill #JimmyJamAndTerryLewis #MusicReview Did New Edition’s 1988 album ‘Heartbreak’ perfect the New Jack Swing sound? Join Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales as they dive deep into this R&B masterpiece, exploring the high-stakes transition from Bobby Brown to Johnny Gill and the legendary production of Jimmy…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Michael Jackson or Prince? Mike & Garrett’s Top 5 All-Time Albums | Top 5

#50for50 #Top5Albums #MichaelJackson #Prince #MusicDebate #ATribeCalledQuest #LLCoolJ #John Mayer #VinylCommunity #BestAlbums #MusicHistory Is this the definitive list of the greatest music ever made? In this special Top 5 clip from the 50 for 50 series, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales go head-to-head to rank their favorite albums of all time.…

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Jan. 1, 2026

Why We’re Reviewing 50 Iconic Albums | 50 For 50 Intro Episode

#50For50 #MusicPodcast #Top5Albums #NewEdition #MusicHistory #AlbumReviews #VinylCommunity #GarrettGonzales #MikeJoseph Welcome to the official premiere of 50 For 50! Join Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph as they dive into the soundtracks of their lives and countdown their Top 5 favorite albums of all time. This introductory episode lays the groundwork for…

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Dec. 2, 2025

Introducing 50 For 50 with Garrett Gonzales & Mike Joseph

In association with @bspn, we bring to you a brand new music history and review podcast project called 50 For 50. Beginning in 2026, Garrett Gonzales and Mike Joseph are going to drop brand episodes weekly discussing 50 albums for their 50 years on earth. Each album they discuss will…

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