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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Jun 24
Clipse Interview! Pusha T & Malice Speak on Kanye, Kendrick, Travis + Music Industry Mess
The duo of brothers discuss “Let God Sort Em Out,” its first album since 2009, and all the drama along the way.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spoti ... Show More
1h 12m
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
Feb 2019
16 Minutes of Discussing The Future of Hip Hop: Meeting With Dreezy
The music industry isn’t what it used to be. 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. Now, you’ve got all these artists getting popular off of Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, and ... 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