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Are Rap Crews Dead?

In 2019 we've got Griselda, Brockhampton, ASAP Mob, Beast Coast and more. In this podcast we look at the history of rap crews, why they started to break up and more. Did rap crews die? Are they making a comeback? Either way Wu-Tang is forever.

. 13min 27sec

Was 2019 Hip Hop's Most Forgettable Year This Decade?

2019 is coming to a close. Was it a good or bad year for Hip Hop? We break it down.

. 13min 23sec

How The Feeling Of A Time Period Can Influence A Classic Album

Recently Nas said that he’s tired of celebrating “Illmatic” and wants to move on from that part of his discography. Hearing Nas talk about Illmatic got me thinking about what makes an album so impactful. Of course, the album has to be incredible front to back. That’s a given. But ... Show more

. 14min 49sec

How The Media Influences Hip Hop

In this podcast we look at how much of an influence the hip hop media has on the fans and artists. We look at Joe Budden, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Akademiks and the careers of Tyler The Creator, Drake, Russ, Birdman and more.

. 15min 14sec

The Less Is More Theory - The Gucci Mane Vs. Kendrick Lamar Approach To Dropping Albums

It’s officially been over 900 days since Kendrick Lamar has dropped an album. In that same time frame, Gucci Mane has dropped 5 albums. So... is there such a thing as dropping too much or too little music? And how much time should artists take between projects in the streaming er ... Show more

. 15min 6sec