THE MIDDLE MEN PODCAST
THE MIDDLE MEN PODCAST 28 episodes Oct 21, 2026
THE MIDDLE MEN PODCAST is hosted by @d33wain and @absgotclass, who dig into the UK R&B scene. Each episode breaks down the music, the vibes and the stories behind the sounds, offering commentary on tracks and artists shaping the genre. The show mixes informal conversation with a genuine fan's perspective on contemporary British R&B.
Episodes
R&B CAN BE PLAYED IN THE SUMMER AND EVEN IN THE SNOH
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesGrammy SubmissionsSummer Walker Vs UMGSnoh Alegra is backMIDDLE MEN TOP 5 R&B ALBUMS OF ALL TIME
SELF HEALING MAKES ME HUNGRY
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesSolange - A Seat At The Table 10 Year AnniversaryJhene Aiko - Westside Whimsy ReviewMusic Consultation (Recommendations for Artist Development)Chris Brown VS
DUMB, DUMBB AND DUMBER
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesOfficial UK R&B ChartKWN Keke Palmer Joke?Ed Sheeran VS The PeopleDrake FOMO release
AI, TECHNOLOGIA & ME
Episode Summary:End of Summer recapIndustry UpdatesOfficial R&B UK ChartShae Universe on AI in Music
SNAP CRACKLE AND POP
Industry UpdatesBest R&B Projects of the Year (so far)America Has A Nostalgia Problem?The Future of Pop
WHEN DID THE INDUSTRY STOP PRODUCING ELITE FEMALE RAP?
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesAre You An R&B HeadFemal Rap in 2026
ALL FUN AND GAMES
Episode Summary:Industry UpdateJay-ZAre You A Real R&B Head
IDENTITY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Episode Summary:Industry Updates / FLO Report / BET Awards / R&B Mainstream Again
NUMERO UNO!
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesMusic is Black ExhibitionFete de la MusiqueB2K VS Pretty Ricky VERSUSWho is the most complete R&B artist?
UK DJ'S DON'T PLAY UK R&B
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesUK DJ''s need to play more UK R&BKWN Diversifying her catalogue Official UK RnB Chart is being introduced
BELOVED, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesGiveon TourTank Vs Tyrese VERSUS
BACK OUTSIDE BOYZZ
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesGunna GroupiesBellah - State Of Emergency ReviewJay Z GQ Interview reactionJ.Cole Press RunMobo Awards
UGH, THOSE FEELS AGAIN
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesAri Lennox Interview ReactionMnelia Explains Recent Absence What Makes A Popstar
LISTEN IN, BUT ARE YOU LISTENING
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesBRIT Awards RecapTiana Major9 - Novemeber Scorpio ReviewBrain Rot - Revisiting Albums
AIN'T NO COMMON SENSE
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesSong RecommendationsFrank Ocean Returns?J Hus Fell OffThe Rap Game
AND THE AWARD GOES TO...
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesBrit Award NominationsBeyoncé vs Rihanna
WHAT'S BEEF WITHOUT MUSIC
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesJ.Cole - Disk 2, Track 2 review (GOAT status removed?)MOBO Nominations2016 recap
NEW YEAR, SAME INDUSTRY
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesDoechii ft SZA - Girl Get Up ReviewWhy aren't there big crossover collabs anymore?Live Performances
IT'S A WRAP, HE DID THAT SH*T!
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesUK Popstars Sean Combs The Reckoning ReviewMiddle Men Gems
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Episode Summary:Industry updatesReturn of LoveboxLeaders of the current generation of R&BShould artists stop making christmas songs?Middle Men Gems
IRON SHARPENS IRON
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesRappers returning to the essence of RapIs FLO responsible for the resurgence of Girl GroupsHow can artists make money and engage effectively with fans?Middle Men Gems
R&B IS ALSO A LOVE LANGUAGE
Episode Summary:Industry updatesDoes R&B teach emotional intelligence?R&B MultiverseUnder The Scope: Tyler Lewis reviewMiddle Men Gems
PURE WATER FOR THE DIASPORA
Episode Summary:Indusrty UpdatesSummer Walker new album "Finally Over It" out FridayImpactful R&B albums of 2020sGatekeepers and the future of the UK IndustryKnucks "A Fine African Man" ReviewMiddle Men Gems
THE PODCAST THAT SAVED ME
Episode Summary:Industry UpdatesOdeal - The Summer That Saved Me Beloved reviewMnelia - Complicated EP reviewMusic in 2010sMiddle Men Gems
ONLY KELLY WE ACKNOWLEDGE, LAST NAME ROWLAND
Episode Sumary:Industry updatesSkye Newman & Olivia Dean (Industry plant?)R&B in the streaming eraMount Rushmore of R&BTier Ranking USMiddle Men Gems
RIP D'ANGELO
Episode summary:Rest in peace D'AngeloIndustry Updates90s vs 2000s R&B: Which Era defined the sound?UK R&B Legends shoutoutsMIDDLE MEN GEMS
THE TIER RANKING
Episode Summary:Industry Updates JayDonBryson Tiller - Solace ReviewTier RankingMiddle Men GemsFollow, like & share!
Pilot Episode - MIDDLE MEN PODCAST
In this pilot episode of The Middle Men Podcast, hosts D'wain and Abs - two young men with a shared passion for R&B and the UK music scene - Introduce themselves and set the tone for what's to come. We dive into their experiences at Bellah & Kojey Radical's listening part, the energy of Nippa's concert and more!Offering fresh takes and real conversation from the heart of th
