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Yesterday
Why bands give us purpose (ft. MUNA)
A culture that rewards easily consumable individual identities produces plenty of pop stars and almost no bands. A significant exception: MUNA, the trio of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson. MUNA treats the band as a structure that grounds identity beyond the ego a ... Show More
52m 19s
May 26
Drake's Slop Era
Canada’s favorite export Drake is back! This month, the Toronto singer-rapper extraordinaire released three albums simultaneously: the long-anticipated return to form Iceman, the sultry, R&B Habibti and the pop-focused, clubby Maid of Honour. All three albums have much different ... Show More
55m 45s
May 19
Kacey Musgraves walks country’s borderlands
Kacey Musgraves' album Middle of Nowhere finds the country outlaw taking a break from exploring her inner life to look outward, back to her roots: the regional stylings of Texas. She says the album was inspired by a sign in her hometown that read “Golden, TX: Somewhere in the mid ... Show More
39m 11s
Sep 2023
Our Favorite Rap Songs from the 2020’s
43m 53s
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
Jul 2019
Young Thug & Mason Ramsey's Team-Up On 'Old Town Road' Has Us Thinking About Other Unlikely Hit Collabs
In light of the new remix of Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road” — now sporting rapper Young Thug and 12-year-old yodeling phenom Mason Ramsey — the Pop Shop takes a look at some favorite unlikely collaborations that became hits: from David Bowie and Bing Crosby on "Peace on Earth/Little ... Show More
26m 14s
Jul 2019
Namjoon and Lil Nas X Team Up for Seoul Town Road - A Surprise BTS Collab
Lil Nas X shocked us all when he dropped another Old Town Road remix out of the blue, this time featuring BTS! Ashley talks about the collab and brings in a local to hear another viewpoint on the song.
10m 12s
Dec 2020
Wendy Escobar Presents: Mood Swing Episode 034 (The Hip-Hop Holiday Special)
From The City that Never Sleeps, dance music’s freshest face Wendy Escobar presents Mood Swing, a new radio show that sheds light on the sounds shaping New York’s underground. 01. Jazz Liberatorz - Clin d’oeil02. Guru - Loungin’ (Album Version)03. Radamiz - New York Don’t Love Me ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2019
Will Lil Nas X Gallop Away as the 2019 Song of the Summer or Is a Hotter Hit on the Way?
Billboard's 2019 Songs of the Summer chart is only in its second week, but we're already wondering: Can any song gallop in and take this year's cowboy crown from Lil Nas X's wildly dominant "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus? On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we ... Show More
19m 36s
Jan 2021
January 7th - Lil Baby Has the Most Popular Album of 2020, Lil Nas X's Collab With Miley Cyrus & Artists' Takes on the Capitol Breach
Lil Baby’s 'My Turn' finishes 2020 as the most popular album of the year, Lil Nas X reveals he's been working on a collaboration with Miley Cyrus and artists weigh in on yesterday's chaotic U.S. Capitol breach. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Thurs ... Show More
6m 26s
Aug 2021
August 26th - Lil Nas X Reacts To Tony Hawk's Bloody Skateboard, Saweetie Addresses Rumors Of A Quavo Reunion & Travis Scott Gives Stormi Something Special
Lil Nas X reacts to Tony Hawk's bloody skateboard by calling out critics of his Satan shoes, Saweetie hits back at rumors of her and Quavo reuniting and Travis Scott gives his daughter Stormi a special gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m 26s
Jan 2024
The Best Rap Songs That Are NOT on Streaming
42m 47s
Apr 2024
Top 10 AUX Songs of All-Time
36m 52s
Lil Nas X currently holds the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his surprise hit “Old Town Road.” But though the song is dripping with country twang, you won’t find it anywhere on the country charts. That’s because Billboard removed it, on the grounds of not having enough “musical elements” of country—a move that in turn left many wondering if the ... Show More
<p>In today’s episode we’re recommending our favorite rap songs from the 2020s decade so far. We spoke about songs such as XSCAPE by Don Toliver, AYE! (Free The Homies) by Vince Staples, Nobody by Nas ft. Lauryn Hill and more.</p>
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<p>In this new episode, we take you through some of the best rap songs that aren’t on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. We spoke about songs such as J. Cole’s Kenny Lofton, Lil Wayne’s Green Ranger, Vic Mensa’s Orange Soda & more.</p>
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<p>In this episode we’re highlighting the best songs to listen to in the car, using the AUX cord. This includes songs such as A Milli by Lil Wayne, The Language by Drake, About The Money by T.I ft. Young Thug and more.</p>
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