Breakdown 2 Lowdown

Check our this new feature episode on Breakdown 2 Lowdown, it's The Let Out! Check out as we go on a fun journey of nostalgia and societal topics!      

On this episode Nicky and Anthony explore picks from H.E.R.'s new EP and also get to know new artist Notifi. On the Lowdown things get messy while discussing Sam Smith, the VMAs and more! Our guest Jonny Brown pops in and out for a super fun visit!   LINKS COMING SOON! Check out our guest at @thatjonnybrown on social media!

The rest of this week's episode. Nicky has a hectic experience at OTR II and Anthonyn was chilling at Caribana in Toronto. Plus! The hosts discuss the September Vogue Issue, the NFL bleeping out Colin Kaepernick's name and more!   Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD VIDEO IS OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLydS6fePU&t=   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Sophie Meiers - Sincerely, Yours Kyle Dion - Brown JMSN - Talk Is Cheap Travis $cott - Carousel Tamar Braxton - How I Feel    Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Jon B - Tell Me Ginuwine, RL, Tyrese, Case - The Best Man I Can Be Ella Fitzgerald - Angel Eyes

Enjoy part 1 of this week's episode! We will be back on Friday morning due to some unforseen personal circumstances!

New episode y'all. All the tea on Tamar and Delta, Lauryn Hill, Amber Rose, and more! Hear some awesome muscial picks from 112, Goldlink, Chance The Rapper and more!   Recent/Discovery Tracks- Ne-Yo ft. Brandy - She's Right Here Chance The Rapper - I Might Need Security 112 - Dangerous Games Brent Faiyaz - First World Problemz/Nobody Carez Goldlink ft. Miguel - Got Friends   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: TQ - Daily AZ YET - Last Night

This week on Breakdown 2 Lowdown, Nicky and Anthony both feature so upbeat, fun and psychedelic picks. The music comes from Childish Gambino, Solange and more! On the Lowdown side things get messy when discussing Tekashi 69's robbery and R.Kelly's 19 minute release. Check it out now, rate 5 stars and share! Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD VIDEO IS OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLydS6fePU&t=   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Solange - Lovers In The Parking Lot Ciara - Level Up June's Diary - Take Me Childish Gambino - Summertime Magic     Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Boyz II Men - Water Runs Dry Ginuwine - I'm in Love

New Episode!! If you didn't get arrested or you're not beefing this week...you're not cool. Check out some great musical picks and some juicy topics.  

Get into all the laughs this week! We have conversations on marriage, sexuality and how too much hype can affect a release. On the music focused Breakdown segment, we highlighted music from Jeff Sanon, K Forest, Drake and more! Get your snacks and listen! Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD VIDEO IS OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLydS6fePU&t=   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Jeff Sanon - Butterflies Jacquees - Whateva You Into Teyana Taylor - 3Way K. Forest - O.N.S Drake - 8 out of 10 Drake - Emotionless   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Jackson 5 - I Wanna Be Where You Are Mario Winans - Never Really Was  

This week Nicky and Anthony are in their feelings and the musical picks show it. They address all the senseless violence that has been going on lately in the media and they showcase a slew of beautiful picks from artists like Jay Rock, Khalid and Teyana Taylor.   If you are in the Ottawa region come out to SUNKISS'D ON JUNE 30TH, KINKI LOUNGE, 3-9 PM. BOTTLES AVAILABLE STARTING AT 4 PM. Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD VIDEO IS OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLydS6fePU&t=   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Jay Rock ft. Sza - Redemption 6lack, Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign - OTW Khalid & H.E.R. - This Way Teyana Taylor - Issues/Hold On Teyana Taylor - Gonna Love Me   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Beyoncé - Gift From Virgo B2K - Uh Huh

On the latest episode of B2L Nicky and Anthony discuss the latest releases from Nas and The Carters! The Breakdown consists of a variety of recent bangers and on the Lowdown they tackled reactions to "Everything Is Love", Rich the Kid, and they also discuss insecurity in relationships. If you are in the Ottawa region come out to SUNKISS'D ON JUNE 30TH, KINKI LOUNGE, 3-9 PM. BOTTLES AVAILABLE STARTING AT 4 PM. Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD VIDEO IS OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLydS6fePU&t=   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Sevyn - Before I Do  Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign - The Light   Nas - Bonjour Nas - Not For Radio The Carters - 713   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Lyfe Jennings - Made Up My Mind Brandy - Angel In Disguise

On the latest episode of Breakdown 2 Lowdown Nicky and Anthony are back in full effect. They discuss suicide, the NBA Finals, Lil Kim's bankruptcy, Issa Rae's comments on Kanye and more! The Warm-Up is lit but the Breakdown keeps the party going with deep cuts from Beyonce, local bops and even a Monica throwback.   Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, Shackles is available on ALL streaming services! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/shackles-single/1395158955 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ecawqe1AHRUfnQeizauYD   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Throne Seekers - Hold It Down Ar'mon & Trey - Forever Jorja Smith - Teenage Fantasy   Sampha - Blood On Me TyUs - City of The Rose Beyonce - Lay Up Under Me   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life Mint Condition - Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)

On this week's episode of B2L, Anthony is away and Nicky gets help from her guest co-host, Andy. They tackle thought-provoking subjects like religion and leaving your mark on the industry. The picks range from PJ Morton to Tiwa Savage and even Big Maybelle. On the Lowdown segment topics like Tekashi 69 vs. Chief Keef, The Story of Adidon, the new Kanye West album, etc., are all tackled. Be nice, as it is Andy's first time doing anything of the sort.    Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, check it out here -> https://soundcloud.com/nickymusique/shackles SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- River Tiber - Barcelona Eric Bellinger - Meditate PJ Morton - Religion Tiwa Savage - Tiwa's Vibe     Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Big Maybelle - Candy LL Cool J ft. Ralph Tresvant and Ricky Bell - Candy

This week Nicky and Anthony explore the new sounds of Pusha T, a new artist named Lou Val and take a trip down Disney lane on the Breakdown. The Lowdown is just full of the juiciest and craziest stories of the week. From Morgan Freeman to Drake vs. Pusha T.   Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, check it out here -> https://soundcloud.com/nickymusique/shackles SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Lou Val - Not So Naive Luke James ft. Jude Demorest Kyle ft Alessia Cara - Babies Pusha T - Come Back Baby     Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Ray J - Melody Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson - Beauty & Best 

This week Nicky and Anthony tackle the Royal Wedding hoopla while also questioning power dynamics within relationships. On the Breakdown, hear some the rich, soulful voice of H.E.R, the funkiness of The Internet and more!   Host Nicky Jean has a new single out, check it out here -> https://soundcloud.com/nickymusique/shackles SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- H.E.R. - Avenue Khalid & Swae Lee - The Ways Anderson .Paak - Bubblin' The Internet - Roll (Burbank Funk) Just Chase - Ungrateful Quincy - Don't Know Nothing   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: LeAnne Rimes - The Heart Never Forgets Lil Flip - Sunshine

This week on the Breakdown Nicky and Anthony get into some tracks from Mulherin, Mya and more! A discussion arises during the Breakdown on whether men and women can be platonic friends. On the Lowdown they discuss R.Kelly's music being removed from Spotify, Azealia Banks vs. Cardi B, Chris Brown and more!   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Queen Naija - Medicine Mulherin - All To Myself Mya ft. Goldlink - Open Ty Dolla $ign ft. Babyface - Solid Ne-Yo - Apology Hare Squead - Herside Story   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: LSG - My Body Michael Jackson - Ben    

Breakdown 2 Lowdown has reached episode 10! On this episode Nicky and Anthony host their first guest, Morris Ogbowu! He selects his own Breakdown pick and chimes in on the Lowdown. The musical picks this week include Jon Vinyl, BXRBER, Kiana Ledé, Zilo and more. The topics get as serious as Kanye West's slavery comment and the #MuteRkelly movement and as frivolous as the Met Gala and DJ Khaled haha! Morris Ogbowu is a talented Nigerian-Canadian artist who recently released his 4th project This That Mo. He will be performing at Bluesfest this summer on July 6th. He's joining a lineup that includes Shawn Mendes, Ghostface Killah, Rae Sremmurd and more! www.morrisogbowu.com  SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Jon Vinyl - Storm Kiana Ledé - Fairplay Gallant - Miyazaki Zilo - Don't Waste My Time Mabel ft. Kojo Funds - Finders Keepers BXRBER - Worship  Burna Boy - PH City Vibration Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Brandy - Apart Lenny Williams - Cause I Love You

This week it seemed like powerful black men everywhere were under attack. Nicky and Anthony get into a heated discbussion on who exactly (men or women) should be changing their behaviour in society. On the music side, they discuss the new sound of R&B and if it will be able to yield longevity for the artists who represent it. Hear picks from Leon Bridges, Janelle Monae and more. Topics include everything from Bill Cosby, to Nas, to Kanye West and more!   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Leon Bridges - Beyond Tamia - Leave it Smokin' Shakka - Man Down Russ - Basement ODIE - Little Lies   Janelle Monae - Crazy, Classic, Life   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Case - Missing You Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothin Like The Real Thing

This week on B2L, everything is copacetic on the Breakdown side, Nicky and Anthony enjoy each other's picks and have a constructive conversation on insecurity in love, thanks to Daniel Caesar. Enjoy picks from Rae Sremmurd, Miguel, John Legend, and of course J. Cole. The Lowdown was delved into some pretty serious topics this week from systemic racism to pedophilia. Get into this thought provoking episode and get ready for an in-depth J. Cole stanning session!   SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Daniel Caesar - Hold Me Down Miguel - Wolf J.Cole - Photograph John Legend - A Good Night Rae Sremmurd - Guatemala J. Cole - Kevin's Heart   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Whitney Houston - My Name is Not Susan Mary J. Blige ft Ja Rule - Rainy Dayz

On the latest episode of Breakdown 2 Lowdown, we get into some really funky and crisp sounding musical picks, from Mary J. Blige to Alina Baraz. We explore different sounds and takes on R&B and Hip-Hop with newcomers like Kidaf and Ro James. On the Lowdown portion, we discuss MANY topics, we get into the nitty gritty details of Nicki vs. Cardi and of course, we discuss Beyonce's Coachella performance! SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Alina Baraz - Floating Mac Ayres - Easy 11:11 - I'm Good Mary J. Blige - Telling the Truth Ro James - Burn Slow Kidaf - Grabba   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite Luther Vandross - Nights In Harlem

**ENTER THE NRML GIVEAWAY TO WIN A $75 GIFT CARD, MORE INFO ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES** On the latest installment of Breakdown 2 Lowdown, Nicky and Anthony just can't seem to agree on the Breakdown picks! They don't often disagree with each other's musical choices, so this week it is up to the listeners to decide which tracks they prefer! We hear offerings from Mali Music, Jeremih, En Vogue and more! On the Lowdown things get deep with discussions on stricter gun control laws, competition in female hip-hop (Cardi B new album), hypermasculinity and the breakdown of the North American family.  SONGS USED: Recent/Discovery Tracks- Gary Clark Jr. - Star Wale ft. Jacquees - Black Bonnie En Vogue - Rocket Jeremih - Forever I'm Ready Mali Music - Still   Oldie but Goodie Tracks: Case & Joe - Faded Pictures Ray J ft. Lil Kim - Wait A Minute