Episodes
We are back and ready to take on one of the most hyped new albums in recent memory- Kanye West's 'Donda'. Specifically, Track 2: "Jail". It's a no holds barred take on the album that's got the whole world buzzing, did Yeezy do it again?
Published 10/05/21
We break down Castle's once all-time favorite jam circa '97 as we tap into P-Diddy's Bad Boy masterpiece w/ Biggie and Mase - "Mo Money Mo Problems". Prompting the question- does more money really equal more problems? And is sampling old school jams on a track genius producing or lazy hip hop? It's time to dissect these lyrics and finally figure it out once and for all.
Published 08/18/21
We got another combo episode as we pit one of the all-time remix vs. original classics against each other to determine who did it best with Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" taking on 90's R&B trio SWV's "Right Here". Is this the best remix examples we've ever had, and what the hell is the real message in all of it? Let's dissect!
Published 08/04/21
It's long been said that opposites attract, none more memorably than when Paula Abdul sang about it while dancing around with a cartoon cat named MC Skat Cat. But does it have any merit? Or is it just a way for a bad couple to convince themselves that it's gonna work out? Castle and JAG break it down in the 1989 jam "Opposites Attract".
Published 07/27/21
In honor of the recent passing of the late Biz Markie, a.k.a Marcel Theo Hall, we dissect his most famous track- the always lovable "Just a Friend" and try to get inside the real story within the story.
Published 07/20/21
We throw it all the way back to '57 this week, and try to figure out what the Hell Jerry Lee is referencing with his "Great Balls of Fire".
Hint: It might be exactly what you think.
Published 07/02/21
Usher makes us wanna break down a collaboration of two of his all time smoothest jams to see if we can piece together the backstory that connects You Make me Wanna and U Remind Me, while also conjuring up all the memories that the prince of R&B reminds me of.
Published 06/22/21
We give the ladies an opportunity to rebuttal "Cheat Week" by dissecting Carrie Underwood's response to infidelity with her country smash "Before He Cheats" and she swings for the fences... quite literally.
Published 06/03/21
We take it back to the year 2000 when Shaggy was out here giving the worst advice to the worst player in history as we dissect his iconic classic "It Wasn't Me"
Published 05/28/21
We jump back into modern jam season with the newly formed duo of Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars known as Silk Sonic to dissect their first collaborative single "Leave the Door Open" and determine just how smooth this open door game really is.
Published 05/20/21
In another crossover episode with the 3 Things We Gotta Talk About podcast, we take a look back at the 1990 Digital Underground hit "The Humpty Dance" and break down all the pressing questions that come with it- like what the hell is the Humpty Dance?
Published 05/13/21
It's about time to sneak back to the 80s and dissect the ultimate sound of the decade and discover the story behind the story from The Human League's "Don't You Want Me".
Published 05/05/21
We break down one of the most influential Euro pop classics of all time from Alice Deejay that makes us ask the variable question - "Do you think you're Better Off Alone?"
Published 04/27/21
In honor of the 20th of April- the Dissect DJs break down the top 5 jams in the history of 4/20 in no particular order, and give those who like to celebrate on this day plenty of reason to enjoy.
Published 04/20/21
In honor of the untimely passing of the legendary Earl "The Dark Man X" Simmons, we take a dissectible look back at some of the best tracks from the deep discography of the one and only DMX.
Published 04/13/21
We throw it back to our first ever attempt at breaking down a song, which would ultimately lead to the concept of the Dissect DJs, when we dissected Boyz II Men's R&B classic that dominated the early 90s and find out what it happens when you hit "The End of the Road".
Published 03/31/21
We dissect part 2 of possibly the greatest trio collaboration in hip hop history with Usher, Ludacris and Lil Jon and determine art of "Lovers and Friends" and when it makes sense to be up in the bathtub rubba dubbin.
Published 03/12/21
We take it back to 2013 to dissect one of the all time party jams and iconic music videos when the unique collaborative trio of Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. joined forces to create the classic "Blurred Lines". Listen as we try to figure out what exactly these blurred lines could be?
Published 03/05/21
We go full blown 80's with it and dissect the real story behind the happy go lucky Rupert Holmes melody "Escape", better known to everyone in the world as The Piña Colada song.
Published 02/25/21
We got another personal request to jump on and toss it back to the short-lived smooth jazzy hip hop era of 1993, dissecting Us3's jazzy gem straight from the Birdland Room - "Cantaloop" (Flip Fantasia).
Published 02/18/21
We kick it back to '92 to break down one of the most iconic reggae songs that you always knew but never really knew. We dissect Inner Circle's L-L-L-Lovely reggae fusion masterpiece "Sweat" and try to figure out what the Hell the real backstory here is.
Published 02/10/21
In honor of Super Bowl week, we dissect the most notorious display of Super Bowl swag put on from any team in NFL history with the '85 Chicago Bears' infamous "Super Bowl Shuffle". This is a bonus edition of Dissect DJs taken from last year's '3 Things We Gotta Talk About' podcast's Super Bowl Spectacular, in which Castle was joined by Juan Hernandez to break down all the shufflin' and swagger from the '85 Super Bowl champs.
Published 02/03/21
It's Episode 50 and we think it's about time somebody finally told it like it is, and called out Pitbull for his take on original music. So let's take a listen to 11 classic tracks sampled by Pitbull in his own unique style and dissect the full discography of Mr. Worldwide.
Published 01/22/21
We take on another special request this week as we dissect the most memorable hits from the timeless trio - Destiny's Child, and see if we can piece together the story told by Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle (and a couple other members too, sometimes).
Published 01/15/21
New Year, same Dissect DJs! And we're kicking off 2021 with the ultimate peak party track in all the history of music - Otis Day & The Knight's 1978 classic "Shout!"
Published 01/08/21