A Brief History of Diss Tracks

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How did Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards flip disco on its head with Diana Ross’ chart-topping solo hit “Upside Down”? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY explore the Chic production, groove-driven arrangement, and rare outtakes from the Queen of Motown herself. Get 50% off 1 month of Trad ...  Show more

This is a story about hip-hop and how its journey to mainstream dominance gave us Drake in the first place. The mixtape revolution that made his success possible. The evolution of gender dynamics in hip-hop. Rap and R&B’s long complicated history. 

Ever wondered what fuels the fire in the rap world's most explosive feuds? Mikey-She joins the show once again to dissect the lyrical sparring between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Prepare to navigate the twists and turns of hip-hop rivalries, as we lay bare the intricate beats of th ...  Show more

In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the best storytelling songs in hip-hop history. We brought in songs like Prom/King by Saba, As The World Turns by Eminem, Tony Story by Meek Mill & more.

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List of Songs Discussed 

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This is the rap feud you’ll be telling your grandkids about - two of the biggest names in hip hop going up against each other with diss track after diss track after diss track. West Coast versus…Canada. Pulitzer Prize vs…Degrassi. Double, triple, and quintuple entendres. So ma ...