Jesse Ducker
@jesseducker.bsky.social
I write about music for the almighty Albumism.com massive. I do a hip hop podcast called Return To Zero. I occasionally have thoughts and sometimes I share them.
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Jesse Ducker
@jesseducker.bsky.social
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The 100th Episode Extravaganza [8.10.2024]
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I podcast about music. Along with Urkel Moe Dee (who hasn't migrated here yet), we've done 100 episodes of Return to Zero. Give it a listen to learn about us and our expansive love for hip-hop culture. Plus, we talk Nickelodeon, hip-hop collectables and other stuff.
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The countdown of our 50 BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 is complete! And we are thrilled to announce that our #1 Album of the Year is De La Soul’s ‘Cabin In The Sky’ | Learn more + explore the complete list here: album.ink/DeLaSoulAOTY @wearedelasoul.com
De La Soul's 'Cabin In The Sky' is Albumism's #1 Album of the Year for 2025
Explore our writers & readers’ consensus selections for the 50 best albums released in 2025.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The countdown of our 50 BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 is complete! And we are thrilled to announce that our #1 Album of the Year is De La Soul’s ‘Cabin In The Sky’ | Learn more + explore the complete list here: album.ink/DeLaSoulAOTY @wearedelasoul.com
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Reflection Eternal's debut album 'Train of Thought' (2000) celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/RflctnEtrnlTOT
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reflection Eternal's debut album 'Train of Thought' (2000) celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/RflctnEtrnlTOT
Amazing album where Parliament was REALLY hitting their musical and creative stride. First in a line of phenomenal “concept” albums. And probably the best album with George Clinton’s name attached to it.
Parliament released their fourth studio album ‘Mothership Connection’ (1975) 50 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/ParliamentMC
Parliament’s ‘Mothership Connection’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
George Clinton and crew’s fourth album was the inspiration that transformed their live shows, making them into swirling spectacles, part opera, part circus-like jam sessions.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Amazing album where Parliament was REALLY hitting their musical and creative stride. First in a line of phenomenal “concept” albums. And probably the best album with George Clinton’s name attached to it.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Burning Spear released his third studio album ‘Marcus Garvey’ 50 years ago on December 12, 1975 | Read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social + listen to the album here: album.ink/BurningSpearMG
Burning Spear’s ‘Marcus Garvey’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Using the persistent pain of Jamaica’s past and present to motivate to a better future is the central theme around which ‘Marcus Garvey’ is built.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
One of the greatest albums of all time.
What actors facial expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
Best ice grill ever:
Best ice grill ever:
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
What actors facial expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
Best ice grill ever:
Best ice grill ever:
Bring back gangsta rap that samples ‘60s/‘70s spoken word records.
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Bring back gangsta rap that samples ‘60s/‘70s spoken word records.
This is pretty awesome.
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is pretty awesome.
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as @mike-eagle.bsky.social once put it: "the American part of my mind is too swollen/ if I was a font I'd hate Times New Roman" openmikeeagle360.bandcamp.com/track/i-went...
I Went Outside Today (feat. Aesop Rock), by Open Mike Eagle & Paul White
from the album Hella Personal Film Festival
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December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
as @mike-eagle.bsky.social once put it: "the American part of my mind is too swollen/ if I was a font I'd hate Times New Roman" openmikeeagle360.bandcamp.com/track/i-went...
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PRhyme (a.k.a. DJ Premier & Royce Da 5'9") released their eponymous debut album ‘PRhyme’ 11 years ago on December 9, 2014 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/PRhyme
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
PRhyme (a.k.a. DJ Premier & Royce Da 5'9") released their eponymous debut album ‘PRhyme’ 11 years ago on December 9, 2014 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/PRhyme
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
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"Young fella.. look like '84, huh?"
Wheezing 🤣🤣
An elite trash talker who could back it up.
Happy Birthday, Larry Bird 🥳🎂 #LarryLegend
Wheezing 🤣🤣
An elite trash talker who could back it up.
Happy Birthday, Larry Bird 🥳🎂 #LarryLegend
December 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Young fella.. look like '84, huh?"
Wheezing 🤣🤣
An elite trash talker who could back it up.
Happy Birthday, Larry Bird 🥳🎂 #LarryLegend
Wheezing 🤣🤣
An elite trash talker who could back it up.
Happy Birthday, Larry Bird 🥳🎂 #LarryLegend
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The ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack was originally released 25 years ago on December 5, 2000 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/obrotherwat
The ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
A massive commercial and critical hit, the GRAMMY Award-winning soundtrack enhances the film and stands apart from it independently as a unique and sublime piece of work.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack was originally released 25 years ago on December 5, 2000 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/obrotherwat
Besides serving as a great soundtrack, it’s a great guide to the roots of music from the US South.
Happy 25th Anniversary to the ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack originally released December 5, 2000 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/obrotherwat
December 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Besides serving as a great soundtrack, it’s a great guide to the roots of music from the US South.
For the last Parliament album is nearly four decades, George Clinton let Sir Nose run the show. And maybe it was just Bootsy and Junie. Still a good album.
Happy 45th Anniversary to Parliament’s ninth studio album ‘Trombipulation’ originally released December 5, 1980 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/PrlmntTrmb
December 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
For the last Parliament album is nearly four decades, George Clinton let Sir Nose run the show. And maybe it was just Bootsy and Junie. Still a good album.
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Pete Hegseth Invokes ‘Fog Of War’ After Pissing In Break Room Refrigerator https://theonion.com/pete-hegseth-invokes-fog-of-war-after-pissing-in-break-room-refrigerator/
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Pete Hegseth Invokes ‘Fog Of War’ After Pissing In Break Room Refrigerator https://theonion.com/pete-hegseth-invokes-fog-of-war-after-pissing-in-break-room-refrigerator/
FIFA Peace Prize? FOH. Even these days, that’s exceedingly simpering and pathetic.
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
FIFA Peace Prize? FOH. Even these days, that’s exceedingly simpering and pathetic.
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Ghostface Killah released ‘The Big Doe Rehab’ 18 years ago on December 4, 2007 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/GKillahBDR
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ghostface Killah released ‘The Big Doe Rehab’ 18 years ago on December 4, 2007 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/GKillahBDR
Yeah, De La doesn’t miss. At all. I did a pretty in-depth review of the new album, because it called for it.
De La Soul’s ‘Cabin In The Sky’ stands as a thoughtful tribute to their late bandmate Dave (a.k.a. Trugoy The Dove) and a testament to the enduring power of the group’s musical message. Read @jesseducker.bsky.social’s review + listen to the album here: album.ink/DeLaSoulCabin @wearedelasoul.com
De La Soul Embrace Love, Loss and Light on Inspired ‘Cabin In The Sky’ | Album Review
The presence of De La Soul’s late co-founder Dave (a.k.a. Trugoy The Dove) is a specter throughout the entirety of ‘Cabin In The Sky,’ from the album’s intro to its final track.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Yeah, De La doesn’t miss. At all. I did a pretty in-depth review of the new album, because it called for it.
Self-published a couple of anniversary tributes a little while ago. Got so busy, that I was a little late in writing and putting out both. But they're two personal favorites, so I wanted to get them out there.
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Self-published a couple of anniversary tributes a little while ago. Got so busy, that I was a little late in writing and putting out both. But they're two personal favorites, so I wanted to get them out there.
Hooked On a Feeling - Blue Swede
My President - Young Jeezy
International Players Anthem - UGK and Outkast
Man of Constant Sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys version
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Judas - Fozzy
Oh, Canada!
My President - Young Jeezy
International Players Anthem - UGK and Outkast
Man of Constant Sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys version
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Judas - Fozzy
Oh, Canada!
10 Better Choices for the National Anthem Than the Actual National Anthem:
1. Seven Nation Army
2. Fight the Power
3. Piano Man
4. We Can Work It Out (Stevie Wonder Version)
5. Back on the Chain Gang
6. The Chain
7. Runnin' Down a Dream
8. Let's Go Crazy
9. I Love Rock 'n Roll
10. Believe
1. Seven Nation Army
2. Fight the Power
3. Piano Man
4. We Can Work It Out (Stevie Wonder Version)
5. Back on the Chain Gang
6. The Chain
7. Runnin' Down a Dream
8. Let's Go Crazy
9. I Love Rock 'n Roll
10. Believe
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hooked On a Feeling - Blue Swede
My President - Young Jeezy
International Players Anthem - UGK and Outkast
Man of Constant Sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys version
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Judas - Fozzy
Oh, Canada!
My President - Young Jeezy
International Players Anthem - UGK and Outkast
Man of Constant Sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys version
Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Judas - Fozzy
Oh, Canada!
If you want some good music to listen to while watching football or cooking, check out the latest ep of our Return To Zero podcast. We play a bunch of older music, and a smattering of new tracks. We bump our gums a bit; mostly about using the Internet in the 1990s.
www.mixcloud.com/returntozero...
www.mixcloud.com/returntozero...
#111 [11.16.2025]
For nearly three hours, we pay homage to hip hop albums celebrating 10, 15, 25, 30, and even 40-year anniversaries, and also play a small smattering of new cuts in the middle.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If you want some good music to listen to while watching football or cooking, check out the latest ep of our Return To Zero podcast. We play a bunch of older music, and a smattering of new tracks. We bump our gums a bit; mostly about using the Internet in the 1990s.
www.mixcloud.com/returntozero...
www.mixcloud.com/returntozero...
The Wu Tang was trying to find a way through hip hop’s shifting landscape as the 21st century started, and they contributed a pretty damn good album in The W.
Wu-Tang Clan released their third studio album ‘The W’ 25 years ago on November 21, 2000 | Listen to the album + read our anniversary tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/WuTangClanTheW
Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘The W’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Though the collective never quite resurrected their mid-1990s dominance, their third LP showed that they were ready to at least attempt to dominate hip-hop music during the new millennium.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The Wu Tang was trying to find a way through hip hop’s shifting landscape as the 21st century started, and they contributed a pretty damn good album in The W.
Hes saying he likes because they’re both outer borough guys. Drumf has always been very insecure about being from the outer boroughs.
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hes saying he likes because they’re both outer borough guys. Drumf has always been very insecure about being from the outer boroughs.
As influential as any album in shaping the way that hip hop was presented to a wide audience. Rugged AF beats and raw ass rhymes.
Happy 40th Anniversary to LL Cool J’s debut album ‘Radio’ originally released November 18, 1985 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/LLCoolJRadio @llcoolj
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As influential as any album in shaping the way that hip hop was presented to a wide audience. Rugged AF beats and raw ass rhymes.
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It strains credulity to think Epstein’s best friend, who sent him a horny cartoon about the secrets they share, from whose private club exploited teens were recruited and who has a public history of talking about liking young women and engaging in serial philandering, would be involved in all this.
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It strains credulity to think Epstein’s best friend, who sent him a horny cartoon about the secrets they share, from whose private club exploited teens were recruited and who has a public history of talking about liking young women and engaging in serial philandering, would be involved in all this.