The Bad For The Community crew is back with another episode, diving into a range of music and culture topics. From ranking singers to analyzing Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, and breaking down Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new album, the discussion is packed with opinions, debates, and a few heated moments.
The episode kicks off with a conversation about rating various singers on a 1-10 scale based on vocal ability. The crew weighs in on Rihanna (7), Ariana Grande (8-9), Mary J. Blige (8.5-9), and Whitney Houston (10), sparking debates about whether male and female artists are judged differently. Names like Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Mario, and Stevie Wonder also enter the conversation, leading to playful disagreements over who truly deserves top-tier rankings.
Shifting gears, the crew discusses the Super Bowl, highlighting the Eagles’ dominant win over the Chiefs and the strong Black support for Philadelphia’s team. They then dive into Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show, which received mixed reactions. Some praise his execution and artistic choices, while others critique his setlist, breath control, and mic volume. The crew also speculates on possible production restrictions, including whether Donald Trump’s attendance limited pyrotechnics at the event.
There’s also a debate about whether the Halftime Show should feature “legacy” acts or allow more contemporary artists to take the stage. The crew discusses the challenges of performing rap live and whether Kendrick’s choice of songs will still be relevant in the next decade.
The second half of the episode focuses on Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration album, “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”, released just before Valentine’s Day 2024. The hosts critique the 21-track length, suggesting it would have been stronger at 12-15 songs. They point out issues with songwriting, vocal production, and hooks but highlight standout tracks like “Give Me a Hug,” “Deeper,” and “When He’s Gone.”
There’s also discussion about PartyNextDoor’s underutilization on the project, the overuse of autotune, and how Drake’s hook-writing has evolved compared to his earlier work. One host even calls out another for pretending to have listened to the full album, adding to the lighthearted banter.
The crew wraps up the episode by addressing Kanye West’s latest internet antics, declaring that this will be the last time they mention him on the podcast. They also get into a humorous side discussion about the term “light skin” as a mindset rather than just a skin tone, adding another layer of cultural commentary to the episode.
