In Part 2 of this episode of Hit Parade, Chris Molanphy continues his analysis of when singing became central to rap music. Rap has always been musical. But back in the day, rappers generally, well, rapped: talked in cadence over a beat. Fans judged MCs primarily by their rhymes and rhythms, not their melodies.
Now? Rappers are mostly singers: MCs from Drake ... Show More
Aug 29
The White and Nerdy Edition Part 2
Sped-up voices. Wacky instruments. Songs about cavemen, bathtubs, bikinis, and mothers-in-law. From the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll through the 1970s—the age of streaking, CB radios, disco and King Tut—novelty songs could be chart-topping hits. But by the corporate ’80s, it was harder ... Show More
46m 30s
Jul 2020
Ep 4: The rise of the singing rapper
It's pretty common to hear rap and R&B influences on the same track, but that wasn’t always the case. Hip-hop was not received with open arms by many in the R&B establishment. Still, rappers found creative ways of being heard on the radio, while others pushed beyond stereotypes o ... Show More
55m 12s
Apr 2023
RAE SREMMURD: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 214
We’re joined by sibling hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd. Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi rose to fame with their chart-topping hits "Black Beatles" and "No Type", and have since become known for their high-energy performances, unique sound, and infectious beats. Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi share th ... Show More
1h 29m