The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker? Guests: GQ's Zach Baron, and Sadie Sartini Garner.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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Nov 6
Yung Lean Interview! On Defeating His Demons, Swedish Modesty & Charli XCX's Wedding
More than a decade after achieving viral fame as a teenage rapper outside of Stockholm, Yung Lean is back with new music, a new film and some hard-won clarity. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podca ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 30
Rosalía Interview! On ‘Lux,’ Singing in 13 Languages, ‘Euphoria’ & Björk
The experimental Spanish pop star on why (and how) she pushed herself to use 13 languages on her new album “Lux,” a labor of love exploring the feminine divine and the brutalities of romance. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also s ... Show More
1h 30m
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
Jun 2024
Top 10 Rap Albums of 2024 So Far
<p>In this episode we’re speaking about our top 10 rap albums of 2024 so far. Some of our choices include Future & Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You, J. Cole’s Might Delete Later, Vince Staples’ Dark Times, & more</p>
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37m 19s
Feb 2019
16 Minutes of Discussing The Future of Hip Hop: Meeting With Dreezy
<p class="p1">The music industry isn’t what it used to be.</p> <p class="p1">Years ago, you had to impress a handful of executives and pray that they liked your music — and if they didn’t, your career would never launch.</p> <p class="p1">Now, you’ve got all these artists getting ... Show More
15m 46s
Sep 2023
The Art of Flow (with DJ Jazzy Jeff) ICYMI
In hip-hop, what draws us to an artist is not just the content of their lyrics but how they deliver them. Along with tapping your foot to the rhythm, understanding something called “flow” is essential to understanding hip-hop as a whole. In this episode of Switched On Pop, we int ... Show More
35m 28s