Algee Smith Talks Playing Iconic Roles, Top Iconic Black Films, Transitioning To Music & New Single | Bonus

DJ Hed and Gina Views sit down with actor and artist Algee Smith to talk about his journey through music and Hollywood. Algee breaks down portraying Warren G and Ralph Tresvant, the process of embodying real-life icons, and his experience starring in Detroit. He also reflects on his early career an…

New Yung Miami, GinaViews Recaps ComplexCon, Trump Threatens LA & San Diego & Limewire Statement

DJ Hed and Gina Views kick off Effective Immediately with Gina’s first ComplexCon experience, reports of event violence, and a four-day date that left her socially drained, while Hed recaps recent interviews, battle-rap discussions with Daylyt, eye doctor frustrations, and his weight-loss journey. …

Rapsody Talks New Upcoming Album, Lauryn Hill Tribute, & The Importance Of Regional Music | Bonus

DJ Hed sits down with Rapsody for an in-depth conversation about her new upcoming album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops. The Grammy-winning lyricist opens up about embracing vulnerability in her music, the creative process behind the project, collaborating with featured artists, and the inspiration be…

New Remy Ma Disses, Quavo & Offset Back, Megan Thee Stallion Disses Glorilla

DJ Hed and Gina Views kick off Effective Immediately with listener love, texting etiquette, and Hed’s ongoing LensCrafters struggles before getting into scams, tap-to-pay, and everyday privacy concerns. They weigh in on Savannah James going viral over friends flying coach, arguing against entitleme…

Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux On Early Days Of Nipsey Hussle, Curation Of Prolific The Album & Intention | Bonus

DJ Hed and Gina Views welcome Blacc Sam and Bino Rideaux to discuss Nipsey Hussle’s Prolific project, upcoming album and documentary, and the responsibility of protecting his legacy. Bino reflects on his early rap career and relationship with Nipsey, while Sam shares stories about his brother’s cha…

New AzChike Album, King Of R&B Debate, Kirk Franklin Samples Shawty Lo & Songs To Restart

DJ Hed and Gina Views catch up on their week, from Gina cooking to Hed’s latest orthopedic visit for his knee, before discussing California weather, El Niño, and clarifying a viral claim involving an estimated 450,000 global deaths. They break down Episode 3 of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, “Family Ma…

Offset Gives Relationship Advice, Papoose Drops Remy Ma Diss Track, The Drop SPOILERS

In this episode of Effective Immediately, DJ Hed and Gina Views catch up on their week, from Gina cooking comfort food to Hed’s ongoing knee recovery after an orthopedic visit, before talking California weather, El Niño concerns, and a confusing viral “450,000 deaths” claim. They dive into Episode …

Announcements & Accidents, Snoop Dogg Hosting VMAs, DaBaby Restaurant Issues

DJ Hed and Gina Views are back to talk latest new music, new shows, announcements and more culture news.  TIME STAMPS:  00:22 Intros 02:00 Host Recap 19:00 Rolyn Bites Gina Views 26:00 Revolt Announcement 38:00 The Drop on FX 55:05 Snoop Dogg Hosting VMAs 01:00:55 Penis Enlargement Death 0…

Bale Talks New Album, New York Rappers, Tour Life & Staying True To Himself | Bonus

DJ Hed & Gina Views sit down with artist Bale to talk his new project, tour life, connections to New York artists, fatherhood and a bunch more! TIME STAMPS:  00:20 “As a Man” Origin 02:00 Belated Birthday 03:26 How Does Bale Celebrate? 04:00 "Stay Faithful" Release 06:44 Faith is the Key 07:…

Tupac’s Murderer Convicted, Joey Bada$$ In LA, Daejon Love Exposed | Ep. 106

DJ Hed & Gina Views are back to talk recap Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black, the Tupac Murder Trial, 49ers “player” Daejon Love & MORE.  TIME STAMPS:  00:25 Weekly Update 10:25 Joey Badass  18:28 Types of Traveling 27:37 *SPOILERS* Beauty in Black 38:09 TV shows that got cancelled 41:30 Shout t…