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
"Everything Is A Lot."
After a month away from the mic, I’m back—and this week’s episode opens with a honest breakdown of why I stepped back, what I’ve been building behind the scenes, and the bigger goals I’m aiming for outside of the podcast. From there, we get right into the heart of the culture: the 2026 Grammy nominations, category by category, with all the surprises, snubs, and standouts worth talking about.
I take a moment to give Wale his well-deserved flowers off the release of Everything Is A Lot—celebrating the intention, growth, and vision behind the project and what his consistency means for hip-hop. I also touch on Summer Walker, sharing my frustrations with the direction she’s been moving in and why fans like me feel the shift so strongly.
To wrap things up, I spotlight some of the artists and projects that deserve more ears: Gabriel Jacoby’s raw and compelling Gutta Child, a salute to MarcoPlus for continuing to push the Southern underground forward, and a nod to Masego, who’s still one of the smoothest, most creative forces in the game.
A lot’s been happening—personally and in the culture—and this episode catches you up on all of it.