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What up y’all – J. Solo here with The Play It Loud Podcast, and today we’re takin’ a sick day for our sanity!

We’re breaking down the no-nonsense anthem “Callin’ Sick (Of Your Sh*t)” by Quarter Brown & The Dollar Thrills — a funky, AI-generated 1960s-style jam straight from the minds at Almost Vinyl. This track captures the burnout, the backlash, and the boss battles we’re all too familiar with.

🎙️ In this episode:

😷 The Guilt Trip: Why we feel bad for taking care of ourselves

🧍 The Dehumanizing effect of toxic workplaces

🔥 The Rebellion: When you’re not sick, just DONE

😒 Manager Manipulation and fake concern

⏳ The "Never Right Time" myth of rest

🤥 Faking Sick, telling the truth through lies

🎤 The Mic Drop Moment: Saying “nah, I’m good.”


💬 Ever wanted to call in and never come back? This one’s for you.

👇 Sound off in the comments:
What’s YOUR “Callin’ In Sick” moment? We wanna hear it.

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What’s up y’all, it’s your boy J.Solo and welcome back to The Play It Loud Podcast, where lyrics meet life!
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down Kanye West’s "Real Friends" from The Life of Pablo — produced by Kanye, Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, and Havoc of Mobb Deep, featuring Ty Dolla Sign.
We’re talking trust issues, fake smiles, setting boundaries, and how real friendship looks when you’re grown.
I’m reflecting on my own experiences: smiling through tension, being "too honest," helping people who didn’t want it, and why family events sometimes just drain your spirit.
No filters. Just real talk. Let’s dive into it.

Topics Covered:

Do you assume people have hidden motives too often?

What does a real friend really mean to you?

Can you support others without comparing paths?

Why some family reunions feel more draining than joyful

Setting financial and emotional boundaries without guilt

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In this fun and lighthearted episode, J. Solo & Key dive into their Top 20 favorite songs by white artists, sharing the tracks that left a lasting impact on them. From rock anthems to pop classics, they reminisce about the music that shaped their lives—and even sing a few lyrics along the way! Expect nostalgia, surprises, and plenty of laughs as they break down the songs that made their list.

Tune in, vibe out, and let us know which white jams make your playlist!

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