#MichaelJackson #OffTheWall #MJ #MusicHistory #50For 50 #QuincyJones #ClassicAlbums #1979Music Is Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall actually the perfect pop album—even better than Thriller? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the 1979 masterpiece that redefined MJ's career and set the stage for…
The music is legendary, but the movie is a mess. In this episode of The Cool Check-In, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales explain why the Michael biopic succeeds as a theater experience while failing as a film. 🕺🎶 While the Michael Jackson Estate ensured every song and dance move hit…
#JayZ #KanyeWest #HipHopDebate #50For 50 #TheBlueprint #TheBlackAlbum #RapTop5 #MusicPodcast Is The Blueprint actually better than The Black Album? Or is it the other way around? Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales break down the ultimate Jay-Z vs. Kanye West debate, ranking their Top 5 songs and deciding which legendary run reigns…
#WatchTheThrone #JayZ #KanyeWest #HipHopHistory #50For50 #Ye #Hov #MusicLivestream #2011Music Is Watch The Throne the greatest collaborative album in hip-hop history? Join Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales as they dive deep into the 2011 Jay-Z and Kanye West masterpiece that redefined luxury rap and global dominance. In this live episode of…
#AlanisMorissette #90sMusic #50For50 #AltRock #JaggedLittle Pill #MusicRanking #Top5Songs Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their Top 5 Alanis Morissette songs, debating the hits that defined a generation from "You Oughta Know" to "Uninvited." Is Jagged Little Pill the greatest debut of all time, or do her later deep cuts…
#AlanisMorissette #JaggedLittlePill #90sMusic #MusicHistory #50For50 #Grammys #AlternativeRock Is Alanis Morissette’s "Jagged Little Pill" the most influential album of the 90s? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales break down the 1995 masterpiece that defined a generation and swept the Grammy Awards. We dive deep into…
#AliciaKeys #RnB #50For50 #MusicReview #Top5 #EmpireStateOfMind Is Alicia Keys the undisputed queen of 2000s R&B, or do some of her biggest hits not stand the test of time? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and GG dive deep into the discography of the 15-time Grammy winner to…
#AliciaKeys #TheDiaryOfAliciaKeys #50For50 #RNBMusic #2003Music #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast Is "The Diary of Alicia Keys" the definitive R&B masterpiece of the early 2000s? Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into Alicia Keys' sophomore effort to see how it cemented her legacy following a massive debut. 🎹📖 In this episode of 50…
#HueyLewisAndTheNews #80sMusic #50For50 #Top5Songs #ClassicRock #MusicPodcast Is it hip to be square? You better believe it. In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the discography of Huey Lewis and the News to debate and deliver their definitive Top 5 favorite songs. Whether…
In 1984, you couldn't turn on a radio or watch MTV without seeing Huey Lewis and the News dominating the cultural landscape with their landmark album, Sports. While the 80s were filled with synth-pop and hair metal, Huey Lewis brought a "regular guy" charm and blue-collar rock sound that resonated…
#MCHammer #90sHipHop #MusicRanking #50For50 #UCantTouchThis #HipHopHistory #Top5Songs In this Top 5 edition of 50 For 50, we are ranking the Top 5 MC Hammer songs to see if his discography holds up decades later. From the global phenomenon of "U Can't Touch This" to the high-octane energy of "2 Legit…
#MCHammer #DiamondAlbum #HipHopHistory #PleaseHammerDontHurtEm #50For50 #90sRap #MusicIndustry #StanleyBurrell How did the first Diamond-certified rap album in history lead to the ultimate downfall of its creator? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales explore the massive impact of MC Hammer’s Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em and…
#Beastie Boys #HipHop #Top5 #MusicReview #50For50 #Sabotage #VinylCommunity #MikeJoseph #GarrettGonzales What are the greatest Beastie Boys songs ever recorded? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the discography of Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D to rank their personal Top 5 Beastie Boys…
#Beastie Boys #PaulsBoutique #HipHopHistory #50For50 #VinylCommunity #MCA #DustBrothers #ClassicHipHop Is Paul’s Boutique the greatest Beastie Boys album of all time? Today on 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the 1989 sampling masterpiece that redefined the Beastie Boys' history in hip hop and showcased their incredible…
#LLCoolJ #GenXHipHop #50For50 #DefJam #90sRap #OldSchoolHipHop #MusicDebate #LLCoolJTop5 LL Cool J defined an entire era of hip-hop, but how well does his massive discography hold up today? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales take a deep dive into the career of the G.O.A.T., from…
#LLCoolJ #TheFORCE #HipHopHistory #QTip #DefJam #50For 50 #RapReview #2024Music #Eminem #Nas #TheGOAT LL Cool J’s The FORCE isn't just a 2024 album; it’s a masterclass in hip-hop longevity and technical evolution. In this episode of 50 For 50, we break down how James Todd Smith teamed up with the legendary…
#BrunoMars #Top5Songs #50For50 #MusicReview #SilkSonic #UptownFunk #PopMusic #MusicPodcast What is the absolute greatest song in the Bruno Mars catalog? In this episode of Top 5, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into their Top 5 Bruno Mars songs, debating everything from his early hits to the Silk Sonic era.…
#BrunoMars #DooWopsAndHooligans #50For50 #MusicReview #TheSmeezingtons #PopHistory #Grammys #VinylCommunity Was Doo-Wops & Hooligans the perfect debut? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales break down the meteoric rise of Bruno Mars and the making of his 2010 debut album. Before he was a global icon, Bruno…
#BrunoMars #TheRomantic #RockHall2026 #AlbumReview #MusicCommentary #50For50 #TheCoolCheckIn Bruno Mars is officially back with his 2026 album The Romantic, but is it the masterpiece we’ve been waiting a decade for? In this episode of The Cool Check-In, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales break down the soulful vibes, the Latin-inspired instrumentation, and…
#TLC #90sRnB #50For50 #MusicRanking #CrazySexyCool #LeftEye #MusicReview What is the best TLC song of all time? In this episode of Top 5, we’re diving deep into the legendary discography of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli to bring you our Top 5 TLC songs and a full ranking of every TLC…
Why can’t we move past the 2004 Super Bowl? Even though Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake have long since reconciled, the public remains locked in a heated debate over who was truly to blame for the infamous "wardrobe malfunction." In this clip from @50_For_50, Garrett and Mike dive deep into…
#TLC #CrazySexyCool #90sMusic #MusicHistory #LeftEye #50For50 #TandemPodcast #1994Music In 1994, TLC redefined R&B with their diamond-certified masterpiece, CrazySexyCool. In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike and Garrett deep-dive into the origin story of T-Boz, Chilli, and Left Eye, exploring how they became the biggest girl group on the planet…
Did Corey Clark actually try to get back on American Idol after the Paula Abdul scandal? In this episode of The Cool Check In, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the early years of American Idol, the true standouts who defined a generation, and a wild personal story…
#JanetJackson #BestJanetJacksonSongs #MusicRanking #50For50 #RhythmNation #JanetJacksonAlbums #PopMusic What are the best Janet Jackson songs of all time? 🎤 Today on the Top 5, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales take on the impossible task of ranking a legend. Whether you’re a lifelong member of the JanFam or just discovering her "Rhythm…