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Is rap in 2026 missing something or are we just listening differently?

October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0b5NMp3yA2c8YCsKCpYFx4?si=Z4n-LoszTi-r9jOYV8bBgA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=PdozsHlnT02AN RIP Sway. We reflect on his influence on UK rap before getting into September’s releases. Have AZ Chike and Unknown T…
UK Rap Needed This: Inside Toddla T’s Steeze Factory

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Toddla T’s Steeze Factory is giving UK rap something we have been missing: a proper space for MCs to get on the mic, catch a beat and show exactly what they can do. In this episode, we get into why Steeze Factory has become one of the most…
Boom Bap Is Back: Busta x J Dilla, Rapsody, Ransom & All Points East

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fO2SRVxuq6FrVEDwP1YtV?si=4ee899a392744d05 Boom bap did not go anywhere, but August made it impossible to ignore. In this episode we work through a stacked release schedule, starting with Busta Rhymes and…
NPR Tiny Desk Performances GOAT Talk

August 24, 2026 · 56 min

We explore the art of Tiny Desk performances, highlighting iconic moments from Mac Miller, Eve, Doechii, Flo Milli, Little Simz & JID. We talk about what makes these performances unforgettable and how they showcase artists' true talents…
Festival Fantasy Draft: Who’s Got the Best Setlist?

August 9, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

If you could create your own festival from scratch, who would be on the lineup? In this episode, we put the question to the group with a festival fantasy draft. Everyone has to build their ideal festival, choosing the name, location, vibe…

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2026’s Best Rap Albums So Far: Drake, J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Staples & The Underground Taking Over

July 24, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

From chart-dominating heavyweights to boundary-pushing underground voices, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive years in hip-hop. June playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AolvjjVfQOhHF83KuTNlu?…
Football x Hip-Hop: How Rap Became the Soundtrack to the World's Biggest Sport

July 9, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

What happens when the world’s biggest sport collides with the world’s most influential music genre? In this episode, we explore the powerful crossover between football, hip hop, and global culture. We unpack how music shapes the identity…
Complex's Top 100 Rapper List Makes No Sense… And That’s What’s Wrong With Hip Hop

June 24, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

Complex’s Top 100 list has everyone talking, but we had to ask, what are we actually measuring right now in hip hop? With names like Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, Yeat, Playboi Carti, and…
The State of Hip-Hop 2026: Jay-Z's Disses & Drake’s 3-Album Takeover: May Release Recap

June 9, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UTur0sPV8DgLaMHdQDiDt?si=8009bd2c9e1f40de Drake, Jay-Z, and hip-hop in 2026 take center stage as we break down one of the biggest months in rap this year. We dive into Drake’s three-project drop: Iceman…
3 albums?!? Drake’s Career, and the Honest Conversation We Need to Have

May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

From the first time we heard Drake to where he sits now in the culture. We look at the run from So Far Gone through Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Views, Scorpion, Certified Lover Boy, and finally…
Iceman, the state of Drake - a Quiet Month in Hip Hop: Release Recap April

May 9, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MhPngW9BIndVPfjFQ1vYa?si=wlunbKX8T7eVMyN7Nz7toA&pi=zREO-E0kQ0aw9 We recap a surprisingly quiet month in hip hop, even though there were still a few major headlines and releases worth talking about. We…
Album rollouts: How Streaming, Social Media, and Surprise Drops Changed Music Promotion

April 24, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

What was once driven by traditional media: radio, press runs, and scheduled releases has evolved into a fast-moving, multi-platform experience shaped by streaming services and social media. Today’s artists are not just releasing music…

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About the show

Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month!