Rhythm and Rhymes
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Episodes: 145
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Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music.
From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives.
Join us as we explore the connections between the past and present, unearthing the stories that have profoundly shaped our diverse musical landscape. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that celebrates black music's powerful legacy and evolving influence worldwide.
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Asake's Money & the Afrobeats Monotony Debate
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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Is Music in Better Hands with Private Equity?
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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The Harvard Report That Decided Who Owns Black Music
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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Jazz, Propaganda, and the Government Plant Theory
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Miami Bass, Baile Funk & the Labels That Won't Die
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May 27, 2026 |
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Is Drake One Away from Michael? Breaking Down Drake Week
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Artists Are Talking, But Are You Listening?
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May 15, 2026 |
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Who Owns the Michael Jackson Story?
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Why Afrobeats Is More Profitable Abroad Than at Home?
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Usher vs. Chris Brown, Bill Ackman Targets UMG & Rap's Next Problem | R&R Ep. 132
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The Producer Who Built the 90s, Omah Lay's Return & The Spotify Docuseries
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Why Erykah Badu & D'Angelo Reject Neo Soul Entirely
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Top 10 R&B Songs of All-Time
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Who Are the REAL New Leaders of Hip-Hop? Spotify's List vs Ours
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Who is Willie Colón & The Origins of Salsa | R&R 123
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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What Really Happened to Shyne?
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Is 2026 About to Feel Like 2016 Again? + J. Cole Fall Off
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Modern Radio: Why the Playlist Era Failed Global Music | R&R 120
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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When Music Became Too Cheap
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Black American Culture Wasn’t Lost — It Was Interrupted
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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AI Music, Real Feeling & the Missy Elliott vs Nicki Minaj Debate
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Which One Are You? A 2025 Music Review by Vibe | R&R 116
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Music Is a Global Sport Now
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Why Your Spotify Wrapped Is Wrong
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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How Did 50 Cent Get the Diddy Documentary?! | R&R 113
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Tyler’s Artist of the Year + UK Ticket Ban & Juke Revival
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Wale, Summer Walker, & The Return of Hip-Hop&B
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Grammy Confusion: Leon Thomas, Doechii, and More | R&R 110
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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The Death of the Song of the Summer: TikTok, Concert Prices & Culture Shifts
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Def Jam’s Pivot, Hip Hop at the Vatican & Cardi B’s Album Rollout
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Why YouTube Is the Best Gauge of Artist Popularity
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Young Thug’s Pain, Gunna Fallout, Amapiano Debates & Drake’s Iceman
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Learning How to DJ in the TikTok Era
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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EP. 101 – Who Really Runs Music? YouTube vs Spotify, Skepta & Global Artist Stats
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Can Music Really Unite the Diaspora? | R&R 100
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Ep 99 — Deliberate Misunderstanding: Tyla, South Africa “Coloured” vs U.S. “Colored”
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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The House Party is Coming Back | R&R 090
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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What Does Drake Owe Other Artists? | R&R 097
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Why People Don't Dance Anymore? | R&R 089
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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The Black British Sound They Tried to Erase
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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From the Vault: The UK Report: Concert Tales, Shallipopi & More | R&R EP 088
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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Chris Brown Is Our Stevie Wonder (For Better or Worse) | R&R 096
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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From the Vault: Top 5 Chicago Rappers: Exploring the City’s Imprint | R&R EP 087
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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From the Vault: To Chicago, From Saba & No I.D. | R&R 086
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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From the Vault: Drake’s Betting GOAT & Biggie’s Catalog | R&R EP 085
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Is the Album Dead? Why Artists Are Choosing Singles | R&R 093
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Why Black Music Keeps Getting Rewritten | R&R 091
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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From the Vault: When Will Smith ALMOST Lost It All | R&R EP 084
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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The Tricky Business of Sampling | R&R 092
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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From the Vault: Why People Hate Doechii | R&R EP 083
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Why Black Music Keeps Getting Rewritten | R&R 091
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Kanye Controversy: When the Right Message Comes from the Wrong Person
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Why R&B Didn’t Start in America
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Halftime Shows & LLC Music | R&R 080
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Who’s Has A Better Rap Album Than Central Cee? | R&R 079
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Making Playlists For Women Consumption | R&R 078
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Where Do Find New Music In 2025? | R&R 077
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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How Many Deluxe Albums Do We Need? Forest Hills Drive, LANA, & More | R&R 076
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Amapiano at Art Basel | R&R 075
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Lil Wayne at the Super Bowl? Debating Hip-Hop's Stadium Worthy Hits | R&R EP. 74
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Grammys, Global Sounds & Indie Takeover | R&R EP.73
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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The Dilemma of Moral Responsibility in Rap | R&R EP. 72
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Wale vs. Big Sean: Who Really Has the Better Catalog? | EP. 70
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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What's An Artist Did You Change Your Mind About? | R&R 068
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Tory Lanez vs. Party Next Door 3v3 | R&R 066
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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The Top Songs in NYC & A Lollapalooza Recap | R&R 065
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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The Hip Hop Symphony and Burna Boy's No Show | R&R 064
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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The Top Albums of 2024 (so far) | EP 062
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Make Em Dance to Amapiano | EP 061
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Tems & Timeless by Kaytranada | R&R EP. 59
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Racially Ambiguous Rappers & Jay-Z's Top 10 First Week Sales | R&R EP. 58
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May 31, 2024 |
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Prince's Fight For Ownership & Control | R&R EP. 57
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May 24, 2024 |
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Are They Doing Drake Like They Did Mike? | R&R EP. 56
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May 22, 2024 |
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Who Will Fill the Drake Void? | R&R EP. 55
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May 15, 2024 |
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Chief Keef's Return to Chicago | R&R EP. 54
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May 04, 2024 |
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Drake made A.I. a Legend in 2 Games | R&R EP. 53
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Rick Ross is Battle Tested | R&R EP. 52
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Why Rap Beef Will Never Be the Same | R&R EP. 51
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Hip Hop’s Avenger's End Game | R&R EP. 50
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Why Wizkid is Rejecting Afrobeats
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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If you had 24hrs to live, what would you do? | R&R Ep. 48
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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What is Jazz in 2024 | R&R EP. 47
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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School Boy Q's Blue Lips & Meek Mill vs. G Herbo
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Omah Lay’s Bend You & French Montana’s 100 Song Album | R&R Ep. 46
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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How Long Will Kanye & Ty Dolla’s Album Be on Streaming? | R&R EP. 44
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Why Did Killer Mike Win So Many Grammy’s? | R&R EP. 43
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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JT Releases "Sideways" & Asake Collabs with Zlatan | New Music Mondays
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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How Reggaeton Became Bigger Than Dancehall
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Quit Poetry & Hop on This Drill Beat | R&R EP. 42
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Kota the Friend Drops Project, "No Evil" by SiR, & Skepta's 'Diligent' | New Music Mondays
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Bullying Works: Shenseea's Back to Dancehall | R&R EP. 41
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Dancehall is Back: The Rvssian Interview & a Rihanna Album | R&R EP. 40
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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21 Savage Drops 'American Dream' & Kali Uchis New Spanish Album | New Music Mondays
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Is AFROBEATS A Just a Trend in America? | R&R EP. 39
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Bryson Tiller Is Back & Hit-Boy's Collab Albums | New Music Mondays
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Obama Got 9 Gyal in a Sprinter | R&R EP. 38
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Why House Music is Making a Comeback
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Christmas Music Don't Even Hit Like That | R&R EP. 37
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Wizkid returns with 'S2' & Central Cee drops "Entrepreneur" | New Music Mondays
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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2023's Top Producers & Kanye's Explosive Rollout | R&R EP. 36
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Best Albums of 2023 | R&R EP. 35
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Gunna & Asake Collab & The Lyrical Lemonade Album | New Music Mondays
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Busta Rhymes Drops Surprise Album, Kali Uchis & KAROL G Collab | New Music Mondays
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Why I Started Real Rhythm & Rhymes
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Andre 3000 Playing Flutes & Rema Going Goth | R&R EP. 32
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Tyla's 'Water' Remix w Travis Scott & Asake x H.E.R. Collaboration | New Music Mondays
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Never Gunna Care About The Grammys | R&R EP. 31
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Chris Brown Drops 11:11, El Alfa's Pop Smoke Collab, & More | New Music Mondays
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Project Move Afrika: Kendrick Lamar's Vision for African Music Business
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Why Artists Don't Tour Africa | R&R EP. 30
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Ryan Trey STREETS SAY YOU MISS ME, Shenseea's "Beema" w/Lola Brooke, & More | New Music Mondays
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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The REAL creators of Reggaeton
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Did Playboi Carti Ruin Hip Hop? | EP. 29
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Rema Drops 'Ravage' EP, Mr Eazi's Debut Album, & Blaqbonez 'Emeka Must Shine | New Music Mondays
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Bad Bunny’s Lawsuit Over Dembow | EP. 28
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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New Terrace Martin & Alex Isley, Rexx Life Raj, and Naomi Sharon | New Music Mondays
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Why Are Albums So Long? | EP. 27
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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K-Pop is Taking Over Black Music | R&R Ep. 26
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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"False Flagging" | R&R EP. 25
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Uncle Waffles: The Queen of Amapiano
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Are There Any More Classic Rap Albums? | R&R EP. 24.5
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Carnival Dancing Etiquette & Why "Babylon" Was Banned | R&R EP. 23
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Why Hip Hop is Dying, and Why Afrobeats is Next
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Put Some Respect on Ayra Starr's Name! | R&R EP. 22
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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The Audacity of Vybz Kartel + New Burna Boy & Fridayy
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Major Labels Are Done With Rappers | R&R EP. 20
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Uncle Waffles is Changing Live Music | R&R EP. 19
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Leave Bob Marley's Greatest Hits Alone, Doja Cat's the Devil & More | R&R EP. 18
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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What Burna Boy Making Hip Hop Means for Black Music | R&R EP. 17
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Travis Scott & Bad Bunny Drop KPOP, Burna on the Talibans Remix & More | R&R EP. 16
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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J Hus Drops "Beautiful & Brutal Yard, Burna Boy Continues His Historic Run & more | R&R EP. 15
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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"Staying Power" | Rhythm & Rhymes Podcast EP. 14
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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The Future of Rap in the US, Africa, & Globally | R&R EP. 13
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Central Cee Makes the XXL List & Signs w/ Columbia | R&R EP 12
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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The UK Rap Renaissance: The UK Rap Scene Rising Above US?
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Talibans is the Song of the Summer, Asake's Work of Art Review | Rhythm & Rhymes EP 11
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Utopia is an Afrobeats Album, Dave x Central Cee's collab "Split Decision" | EP. 9
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Travis Scott's 'Utopia' is Done & Reviewing Ozuna's 'Afro' Album | Rhythm & Rhymes EP. 8
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May 30, 2023 |
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KAYTRAMINÉ, Joeboy's 'Body & Soul', African Arists Marketing Globally, & Kanye West All-Time Rank
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May 25, 2023 |
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Why Missy Elliott in the Rock Hall Doesn't Matter, Ed Sheeran's Legal Win, & IDK's "F65" | EP. 6
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May 09, 2023 |
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Jack Harlow's Jackman & The Business Model of Spotify | EP. 5
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May 08, 2023 |
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AI Drake and the Weeknd, IDK's F65 Album Rollout, & Scar Lip's Freestyle | EP. 4
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May 08, 2023 |
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Frank Ocean's Odd Coachella Performance, Ice Spice's Unserious Music, & Drake "Biting" Other Artists | EP. 3.5
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May 08, 2023 |
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The Evolution of Daniel Caesar: A Study of His Latest Album | EP.2
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May 08, 2023 |
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Hip Hop Today - Larry June, Tyler the Creator, and the Global Music Scene | EP. 1
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May 08, 2023 |