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Track Meet: Jackson, Tyson, Jordan: "Watch The Throne" Turns 10
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kanye West and Jay Z's "Watch The Throne," we look back at all the sports references on the album.
ladyviii
Aug 10, 20218 min read


Track Meet: Lil Baby & Lil Durk Are "The Voice Of The Heroes" With James Harden
Lil Baby and Lil Durk combine forces for the fiercely authentic "The Voice of the Heroes." NBA All-Star James Harden is executive producer.
ladyviii
Jun 5, 20213 min read


Track Meet: Celebrating 5 Years Of Drake's "Views"
Looking back on 5 years of Drake's "Views," the album has several sports references and cultural moments that are worth celebrating.
ladyviii
Apr 29, 20218 min read


Track Meet: AJ Tracey’s "Flu Game" Is A Michael Jordan Tribute, But His Love For Football Shines
We break down the football references in AJ Tracey's "Flu Game" album over at Urban Pitch.
ladyviii
Apr 19, 20211 min read


Track Meet: Drake Reminds Us Of His Greatness On "Scary Hours 2"
Drake releases surprise 3-pack "Scary Hours 2" with references to Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan.
ladyviii
Mar 5, 20213 min read


Track Meet: Jack Harlow Channels Champion On "Thats What They All Say"
Jack Harlow had a breakout 2020 with "Whats Poppin" and gives a 4th quarter victory lap with his debut album, "Thats What They All Say."
ladyviii
Dec 16, 20205 min read


Track Meet: Nicki Minaj Made Hip-Hop History With "Pink Friday"
As Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" LP celebrates its 10th anniversary, we unpack the sports references that Minaj used to assert her dominance.
ladyviii
Nov 20, 20207 min read


Track Meet: Looking Back On J. Cole's "Friday Night Lights" 10 Years Later
The sports metaphors on J. Cole's "Friday Night Lights" still impress and motivate 10 years after its release.
ladyviii
Nov 12, 20207 min read


Track Meet: Nana Puts On For Los Angeles With "Save Yourself"
Los Angeles rapper Nana shares stories from the streets with an uplifting message of hope all with plenty of sports references.
ladyviii
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Track Meet: REASON Brings The Heat With "New Beginnings"
LA rapper REASON releases fiery debut album "New Beginnings" with sports references from Isaiah Rashad, Vince Staples and himself.
ladyviii
Oct 9, 20204 min read


Track Meet: Lil Wayne Is A Sports Bar Delivery Service On "No Ceilings"
Lil Wayne is always a master of sports references. Track Meet analyzes the rerelease of his classic "No Ceilings" mixtape.
ladyviii
Sep 2, 20207 min read


Track Meet: Vic Mensa's "V Tape" Balances Bravado & Raw Emotion
Track Meet explores Vic Mensa's Chicago ties and other sports references on "V Tape."
ladyviii
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Track Meet: Aminé's "Limbo" Album Shares Personal Reflections With Fierce Competitive Nature
Track Meet breaks down sports references in Aminé's "Limbo" album, including tributes to Kobe Bryant and his hometown of Portland.
ladyviii
Aug 12, 20204 min read
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