Nicki and Lil Baby heat check, the problem with Dreamville and more (Ft. Prince Washington): KEYS ‘N D MINOR

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Keyshawn Davis and Nijzel Dotson
February 16, 2022

On the second episode of Keys ‘n D Minor, deputy podcast editor Nijzel Dotson and diversity, equity and inclusion editor Keyshawn Davis talk with Sacramento State defensive back Prince Washington about how his environment growing up and career as an athlete has impacted his musical career.

The co-hosts also discuss recent singles from Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby, explain the issues with J Cole’s label, Dreamville, and speculate what artists might be dropping albums this year.

Music (In order of appearance):

She’s Gone by Free Hip Hop Beats

Bussin ft. Lil Baby by Nicki Minaj

Johnny P’s Caddy ft. J Cole by Benny the Butcher

Philophobia by Prince4BP

Make a Play ft. DB. Boutabag by Prince4BP

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About the Writers

Keyshawn Davis, managing editor

Keyshawn Davis is the managing editor for The State Hornet. He is minoring in film and majoring in journalism. Davis is a freelance writer, published in Comstock’s Magazine, Sacramento Magazine, The Record in Stockton, The Sacramento Observer and Sacramento News & Review. Davis was also the previous diversity, equity and inclusion editor for The State Hornet and former sports editor for Sacramento City College campus news-site, The Express.

Nijzel Dotson, deputy podcast editor

Nijzel Dotson is The State Hornet’s managing editor for the fall 2021 semester. He first joined The State Hornet in 2019 and was previously the arts & entertainment editor. He has written for Comstock’s Magazine and The Advocate, Contra Costa College’s student-run newspaper.