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In this hilarious and unfiltered episode, Jay Solo and Key tackle the calling in sick phenomenon — from legit flu days to much-needed mental health breaks — and everything in between.

Inspired by the AI-generated banger "Calling In Sick" by Quarter Brown and A Dollar Thrills (shoutout to Almost Vinyl), the duo dives headfirst into:

🧠 The Guilt Trip: Why does calling off feel like announcing the apocalypse to your boss?

🛑 Dehumanization at Work: When did basic respect take a back seat — and what’s it doing to your mental health?

🎭 The Sick Games: Jay and Key spill their most legendary excuses and the art of dodging manipulative managers.

💼 Toxic Workplace Culture: Why is rest treated like weakness? And are companies really understaffing on purpose?

📝 Doctor’s Notes, Rewritten: If you could write your own, what would yours say? (Spoiler: there's a lot of anatomy involved.)

This episode is packed with laughs, real talk, and a bold message: it’s okay to call in sick. Your health — mental and physical — matters.


🔥 Special Thanks to Almost Vinyl for the instant classic "Calling In Sick"! @AlmostVinyl

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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.

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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.

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