Twenty years ago, the song "Get Low" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz and Ying Yang Twins was released; in the years since, the song has managed to stand the test of time, becoming the paragon of what we know as crunk music. In this episode of Switched on Pop, we take a look at crunk – from its roots in Memphis and Atlanta to its sonic successors, and give fl ... Show More
Feb 24
Charli XCX’s "Wuthering Heights" fever dream
Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 gothic romance "Wuthering Heights" is the most talked-about film of the year. But for pop lovers, the soundtrack is the real event: Charli xcx, asked to write one song, ended up recording an entire album for the movie while ... Show More
48m 13s
Feb 10
Jazz is A$AP Rocky’s secret weapon
A$AP Rocky’s latest album, Don’t Be Dumb, is a wild ride through a cacophony of sounds — punk, industrial, drum ‘n’ bass, indie rock, and of course, hip hop. But on one track, “Robbery,” he and the rising superstar Doechii sample the world of jazz, specifically Thelonious Monk’s ... Show More
35m 54s
Dec 2016
Episode 52 "Drunk Xmas Special" w/ Lil' Scrappy & friends
<p>N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episodes the guys celebrate the holidays at Akinyele's new South Beach V-Live Club with special guests Lil' Scrappy, Prince Markie Dee (of the Fat Boys), Young Lito, and more. The guys talk Love & Hip Hop, Atlanta, G-unit, ... Show More
1h 33m
Apr 2019
'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X
YEE-TO-THE-MOTHERFUCKIN-HAW!!!!! Today on the podcast, we're doing something we've never done before, and punching up a brand new song that hasn't even been out for a WEEK! We discuss the memetic culture of the internet, the changing state of the music industry, whether or not th ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2019
How Migos, Lil Baby and Atlanta Hip-Hop Conquered the World
With their new compilation album out, Quality Control co-founders Coach K and Pee tell the story of their Atlanta label's underdog triumph, from Migos to Lil Baby to Lil Yachty and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35m 19s
Dec 2022
Y.M.C.A. by Village People
Y.M.C.A....an absolutely loony song. Yet also a generational anthem. And also, a red herring, because this episode is not actually about Y.M.C.A. This episode is actually about a shocking reveal that will change the future of this podcast and possibly the world. Goodbye, for now. ... Show More
1h 25m
May 2018
Episode 128 "Hip Hop Feels Good Again" (The Weekly Wrap Family Edition)
<p>N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys drink it up with Drink Champs Alumni Jadakiss and Lil' Cease. The guys talk Pusha T vs. Drake, Kanye, J. Cole, Lil' Pump, hip hop battles, beefs and a lot more. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor ... Show More
2h 20m
Jul 2019
Behind The Song: Red Velvet's "Zimzalabim" w/ Caesar & Loui
We are so excited to introduce a brand-new segment called "Behind The Song". In this segment, we invite artists, songwriters, and producers to break down their songs and provide insight into the creative process behind the birth of a hit song. On the first "Behind The Song" episo ... Show More
16m 59s
Jul 2020
Pop Smoke’s Legacy and the Sound of Brooklyn Drill
On February 19th, 2020, Pop Smoke’s life was tragically cut short, when he was shot and killed at the age of 20. At the time of his death, the rapper was a leading light of Brooklyn drill, the hyper-local scene that had quickly become the premier NYC hip-hop subgenre. With hits l ... Show More
25m 48s