In this episode of the Homeroom with Smoot Podcast, Smoot engages in an insightful conversation with Cody, an experienced R&B artist with over 20 years of professional performance. Cody shares his musical journey, beginning with gospel music in the church and transitioning to R&B. The discussion covers Cody's recording history, his preference for analog over digital platforms, and his commitment to producing high-quality music. Cody also talks about his inspirations, his process of honing his sound, and the meaningful stories behind his albums 'More Than I Knew' and 'The Sides of Love.' The episode concludes with Cody's reflections on the local music scene and his efforts tocreate memorable live performances.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:19 Cody's Journey in R&B

01:14 Early Recording Days

03:36 Musical Influences and Learning

05:43 Favorite R&B Records

07:46 The Story Behind 'More Than I Knew'

14:25 Creating 'The Sides of Love'

15:36 Crafting a Fresh Album

16:27 The Journey of 'In Love with You' and 'Bad at Love'

17:09 The Concept of Two Sides of Love

17:40 Collaborating on 'Letter to R&B'

18:21 Favorite Collaborations and Production Insights

21:51 The Importance of Authenticity in Music

24:11 Breaking the 'Local Artist' Label

29:58 Challenges and Triumphs in Showcasing Talent

32:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In episode 292 of the Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, the host dives into hot topics within the hip-hop community, focusing primarily on Eminem's unexpected diss towards Benzino and the ongoing feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion. The episode starts with a detailed breakdown of Eminem's harsh lyrics targeting Benzino, highlighting the long-standing history of their beef. The discussion moves on to the conflict between Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion, dissecting recent diss tracks and social media interactions. Additional conversations cover Megan's industry relationships, her music's performance, and Nicki Minaj's intense social media responses. The host also touches on other related topics, such as Cardi B's absence and Doja Cat's dominance in the music scene. The episode concludes with teasers for upcoming podcast episodes and interviews.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:11 Eminem Disses Benzino

05:38 Nicki Minaj vs. Megan The Stallion

08:14 Megan The Stallion's Career and Music Critique

14:42 Nicki Minaj's Response and Social Media Fallout

19:34 2024: A Year of Drama and Content

22:28 Grammy Weekend Plans and Podcast Schedule

23:50 Upcoming Episodes and Interviews

24:57 Playlist of Interviews

25:33 Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion Drama

26:59 Industry Relationships and Loyalty

29:55 Nikki Minaj's Legacy and Future

31:18 Twitter Reactions and Management Issues

37:02 Comparing Female Rappers

46:49 Final Thoughts and Outro

In episode 292 of the Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, the host dives into hot topics within the hip-hop community, focusing primarily on Eminem's unexpected diss towards Benzino and the ongoing feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion. The episode starts with a detailed breakdown of Eminem's harsh lyrics targeting Benzino, highlighting the long-standing history of their beef. The discussion moves on to the conflict between Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion, dissecting recent diss tracks and social media interactions. Additional conversations cover Megan's industry relationships, her music's performance, and Nicki Minaj's intense social media responses. The host also touches on other related topics, such as Cardi B's absence and Doja Cat's dominance in the music scene. The episode concludes with teasers for upcoming podcast episodes and interviews.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:11 Eminem Disses Benzino

05:38 Nicki Minaj vs. Megan The Stallion

08:14 Megan The Stallion's Career and Music Critique

14:42 Nicki Minaj's Response and Social Media Fallout

19:34 2024: A Year of Drama and Content

22:28 Grammy Weekend Plans and Podcast Schedule

23:50 Upcoming Episodes and Interviews

24:57 Playlist of Interviews

25:33 Nicki Minaj and Megan The Stallion Drama

26:59 Industry Relationships and Loyalty

29:55 Nikki Minaj's Legacy and Future

31:18 Twitter Reactions and Management Issues

37:02 Comparing Female Rappers

46:49 Final Thoughts and Outro