The New/Oldhead Podcast
The New/Oldhead Podcast is where classic hip-hop values meet the ever-changing culture of today. Hosted by Jay Simmons, the show bridges generations—celebrating the roots of rap while dissecting the latest trends, albums, and industry shakeups.
It’s part deep-dive, part barbershop talk: honest opinions, thoughtful analysis, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. Whether you grew up on boom-bap or trap is your first love, The New/Oldhead Podcast is your spot to connect the dots between where hip-hop’s been and where it’s headed.
The New/Oldhead Podcast
Star Signs
The New/Oldhead Podcast returns with another sharp, unfiltered dive into the culture. This week, Jay opens the episode by unpacking Diddy’s sentencing — tracing the events that led to this point and exploring what it means for one of hip-hop’s most polarizing figures. It’s not just about downfall, but the bigger conversation around legacy, power, and accountability.
From there, Jay shifts gears into the ongoing Cardi B vs. female rap conversation, breaking down how ego, competition, and social media have reshaped the landscape for women in hip-hop — and what that says about the state of the genre as a whole.
The music rundown is equally loaded: Taylor Swift’s latest release, Jay Worthy’s smooth new drop, and Bryson Tiller’s Solace & The Vices (Disc 2) — praised for its focus, emotional growth, and creative balance.
Before closing, Jay gives Mick Jenkins his long-overdue credit for his consistency and cultural weight, then turns attention to Ab-Soul — expressing real concern for his mental health and hoping for healing, clarity, and a shift in the narrative surrounding him.