Welcome to 808's & Cold Takes! We're a music podcast and media company based in Arizona. Hosted by Maxx, Los, Brayden, and Johan, we cover loads of music topics with an emphasis on Hip Hop.
We also interview talented artists and creators from our home state. Tune in to hear our takes and discussions about the music industry!
Almost four years after his last record, St. Louis rapper/singer Smino is back with his third studio album, Luv 4 Rent. This is not to say he’s been missing at all from hip hop during the time in bet…
JID is an Atlanta based rapper/singer who has positioned himself as one of the most unique and cutting edge hip hop artists of our generation. Whether it’s his constantly evolving flows or his innova…
We're back!! Happy Holidays from 808's and Cold Takes!
Today, we wrap up our final thoughts on all things music in 2022. We'll be discussing our favorite albums, least favorite albums, favorite songs,…
Hey guys its Maxx from 808's, you guys may have noticed that we have been on kind of a hiatus. Life got busy for all 3 of us and we are working on ideas to better expand the brand and the show. We ha…
Kendrick Lamar is finally back!! After years of anticipation, hip hop’s most beloved and respected emcee has finally returned for a brand new album.
Announced as his last release under Top Dawg Enter…
Over the last few years, Jack Harlow has transitioned from another bubbling internet rapper with a Cole Bennett video to a chart-topping celebrity heartthrob. With the success of a crucial feature sp…
Four years after the release of his critically acclaimed album, “Daytona”, Pusha T is back to bring us his trademark coke raps on "It's Almost Dry". This time around, Push has recruited potentially t…
Atlanta trap legend Future Hndrxx is back with another full length LP, "I NEVER LIKED YOU"! As Future continues to lengthen his discography by adding the 9th studio album to his collection of legenda…
Jersey raised rapstar Coi Leray, who broke the internet with such hits as "No More Parties" and "BIG PURR" is back with her debut album, "Trendsetter". Coming off a rocky road of hate and mockery, Co…
Fivio Foreign’s long awaited debut album under Columbia Records, “B.I.B.L.E.” (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth), has finally arrived. Executively produced by Kanye West, the anticipation for …
Ohio born/ATL raised rapper Latto is back fresh off her Gucci Mane cosign and viral "Bitch from Da Souf" hit with her Sophomore LP "777". This time she has more hard hitting, ass shaking anthems pack…
“Melt My Eyez See Your Future'' is Denzel Curry’s fifth studio album and his first project to release since his “UNLOCKED” collaboration with Kenny Beats. Announced as his most conscious and mature a…
What started out as an idea between J. Cole and his team back in the early days of his career, Dreamville Records has become one of the biggest hip hop record labels/supergroups in the music industry…