#JanetJackson #ControlAlbum #1986Music #50For50 #JimmyJamAndTerryLewis #MusicHistory #PopCulture #Grammys Did Janet Jackson’s Control deserve the Grammy for Album of the Year? Join Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales for the first-ever 50 For 50 Livestream as they break down the 1986 masterpiece that redefined pop and R&B. In this deep dive, we’re…
What is the greatest Jacksons song of all time? In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales count down their Top 5 favorite Jacksons songs, featuring legendary tracks like "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)," "Blame It On The Boogie," and the cinematic masterpiece "This…
#TheJacksons #MichaelJackson #50For50 #MusicHistory #JermaineJackson #MarlonJackson #TriumphTour #Motown #MusicAnalysis Was Michael the only star in the family? In this clip from our Jacksons’ Triumph episode, we break down why Marlon and Jermaine Jackson were powerhouse talents who unfortunately spent their careers eclipsed by Michael Jackson’s massive global fame. 🕺✨ While…
#TheJacksons #Triumph1980 #MichaelJackson #MusicHistory #50For50 #VinylCommunity #ClassicRB #80sMusic #CanYouFeelIt The Jacksons' 1980 masterpiece Triumph was more than just an album—it was the sound of ultimate creative freedom and a group at the absolute apex of their powers. 🕺✨ In this episode of 50 For 50, we break down why Triumph…
#Tupac #JeffPearlman #HipHop #Rap #OnlyGodCan JudgeMe #90sHipHop #2Pac #Top5Rappers #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #50For50 Can you guess who made the cut? 🎤 New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman stops by the 50 For 50 series to reveal his definitive Top 5 Rappers of all time. As the author of the new,…
#TupacShakur #JeffPearlman #HipHopHistory #MusicBiography #BrendasGotABaby #2Pac #50For50 #TheCoolCheckIn #90sHipHop #OnlyGodCanJudgeMe Tupac Shakur is often viewed as a myth, but author Jeff Pearlman of the @PressBoxChronicles is here to uncover the human being. In this episode of The Cool Check In, Garrett Gonzales sits down with the acclaimed biographer to discuss…
#Tupac #2Pac #HipHop #Top5 #90sRap #CaliforniaLove #DearMama #50for50 What are the greatest Tupac Shakur songs of all time? Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the discography of 2Pac to rank their Top 5 favorite tracks from the West Coast legend. From the anthemic "California Love" to the soulful…
#Tupac #AllEyezOnMe #HipHopHistory #50For50 #90sRap #DeathRowRecords #TupacShakur #MusicDocumentary Was Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez On Me the greatest double album in Hip-Hop history, or a product of 1996’s chaotic energy? In this episode of 50 For 50, we break down the real story of Tupac versus the legend that has grown…
#AmyWinehouse #BackToBlack #MusicHistory #50For50 #SoulMusic #VinylCollection #Grammys #MusicDocumentary In this episode of 50 For 50, Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales take a deep dive into Amy Winehouse's seminal album, Back to Black, exploring its gritty production and lasting impact on soul music. We break down the legendary New York and…
Who is the one artist that makes the world stop? 🌍 In this 50 For 50 Short, Mike and GG reveal their ultimate list of "drop everything" musicians—the legends whose new music demands an immediate first listen, no matter what you're doing. From the lyrical dominance of Kendrick Lamar to…
#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…
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,…
#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.…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
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…
#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…
#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.…
#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…
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…
