Jayson Buford

On Nettspend, Xaviersobased & the Confusing Future of Hip-Hop

Jayson Buford analyzes the sudden rise of new-wave stars Nettspend and Xaviersobased, whose music is indebted to the culture of internet forums and not…

Jul 25, 2024 • Jayson Buford

Does 2023 Belong To The Knicks?

Jayson Buford analyzes why the New York Knicks' time could be now, due to their nine-man rotation, their head coach's belief in structure and their…

Mar 6, 2023 • Jayson Buford

A Requiem For PnB Rock (1991-2022)

The Philadelphia musician was defined by the freedom of having no one to answer to. His passing is another tragedy in the midst of an epidemic of fallen…

Sep 19, 2022 • Jayson Buford

Atlanta S3 E8: New Jazz - "I'll Pay For It"

Abe Beame and Jayson Buford return for a new Atlanta episode to discuss Paper Boi's Lynchian night out, that Liam Neeson cameo, the wonderful Ava Grey…

May 9, 2022 • Staff

Atlanta S3 E7: Trini 2 de Bone - "Teachable Moment"

Is the latest 'Atlanta' episode suggesting that childcare should be segregated? Should nannies not exist at all? Abe Beame and Jayson Buford discuss.

May 2, 2022 • Jeff Weiss

Atlanta S3 E5: Cancer Attack- "It's Sweet, But It Hurts."

Abe Beame and Jayson Buford reconnect to talk anthology vs. narrative, feeling challenged vs. being tired and more at Atlanta's half-way point.

Apr 15, 2022 • Jeff Weiss

Atlanta S3 E4: The Big Payback - “Les Fleur”

Jayson Buford and Abe Beame return to break down an 'Atlanta' episode upended by both historic and fictional reparations.

Apr 11, 2022 • Jayson Buford

Atlanta S3 E3: The Old Man and the Tree - “I Just Bring Them To Me”

Abe Beame and Jayson Buford return to celebrate Brian Tyree Henry, Succession-like settings, self-taught multi-hyphenates and more.

Apr 1, 2022 • Jeff Weiss

Atlanta S3 E2: Sinterklaas Is Coming to Town - "This City's My Jesus"

Atlanta's two-part Season 3 Premiere continues with the show's patented Lynchian discomfort in a new setting: Europe.

Mar 27, 2022 • Jeff Weiss

Atlanta S3 E1: Three Slaps - “If You Don't Stop, These White People Are Going To Kill You”

After a four year hiatus, Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' returns with a two-part Season 3 premiere. Abe Beame and Jayson Buford break it all down.

Mar 25, 2022 • Jayson Buford

We Know the Truth: “Pippy Long Stockin”

Jayson Buford explains how he misses keeping up with Drakeo's slang and having to replay it twice to hear what lyric was going to break his brain next.

Mar 14, 2022 • Jayson Buford

Fly Guy Code: Season 3 Episode 9: All The Bells- “I Fucking Win”

Abe Beame and Jayson Buford recap another stellar season of 'Succession.'

Dec 13, 2021 • Staff

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