Diggin' In The Digits
518 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsWelcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail.
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Ep.73 - You Traded Your Soul For Riches
August 25, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBThe Nas/Jay-Z beef is one of the most notable beefs in Hip-Hop history. But for some reason, nobody talks about how *deep* the beef actually goes, and how, depending on who you are, it is technically still going! On one side at least. It's a popular beef but below the surface, its certainly an odd and at times, grim one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (3:30) Topic Intro/Ben's Research House (He's upgraded!) - (19:04) Memphis Bleek enters the ring - (30:28) The R-O-C clique up -...
Ep.73 - Jay-Z vs. Nas Pt. 2 - You Traded Your Soul For Riches
August 25, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBThe Nas/Jay-Z beef is one of the most notable beefs in Hip-Hop history. But for some reason, nobody talks about how *deep* the beef actually goes, and how, depending on who you are, it is technically still going! On one side at least. It's a popular beef but below the surface, its certainly an odd and at times, grim one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (3:30) Topic Intro/Ben's Research House (He's upgraded!) - (19:04) Memphis Bleek enters the ring - (30:28) The R-O-C clique up -...
Ep.73 - Jay-Z vs. Nas - You Traded Your Soul For Riches
August 25, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBThe Nas/Jay-Z beef is one of the most notable beefs in Hip-Hop history. But for some reason, nobody talks about how *deep* the beef actually goes, and how, depending on who you are, it is technically still going! On one side at least. It's a popular beef but below the surface, its certainly an odd and at times, grim one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (3:30) Topic Intro/Ben's Research House (He's upgraded!) - (19:04) Memphis Bleek enters the ring - (30:28) The R-O-C clique up -...
Ep.72 - Watch The Throne: The Gift & The Curse
August 18, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 222 MBIt has been nine years since Jay-Z & Kanye West did the collab album we could only dream of in years prior. Whilst some consider it a classic and some don't, it's undeniable that this is an important album for both artists. A fork in the road for both artists. We dive into the album, track by track, with WORLD EXCLUSIVE statistics from Ben. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:40) Topic Intro/Ben's Research Corner - (21:44) No Church In The Wild - (35:36) Lift Off - (40:44) Paris ...
Ep.71 - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
August 11, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 204 MBMount Vernon, NY was never a hotbed when it came to Hip-Hop talent. If you were about Hip-Hop, you were usually born & bred in the Five Boroughs. But Pete Rock & CL Smooth were an anomaly. Their work, while slim pickings next to other duos such as OutKast & GangStarr are some of the highest quality works you can ask for. Two albums & one EP of wonderful Hip-Hop that epitomises the Golden Age. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:25) Topic Intro/Ben's Research Corner - (18:12) Mecc...
Ep.71 - Mecca & The Soul Brother
August 11, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 204 MBMount Vernon, NY was never a hotbed when it came to Hip-Hop talent. If you were about Hip-Hop, you were usually born & bred in the Five Boroughs. But Pete Rock & CL Smooth were an anomaly. Their work, while slim pickings next to other duos such as OutKast & GangStarr are some of the highest quality works you can ask for. Two albums & one EP of wonderful Hip-Hop that epitomises the Golden Age. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:25) Topic Intro/Ben's Research Corner - (18:12) Mecc...
Ep.71 - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - Mecca & The Soul Brother
August 11, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 204 MBMount Vernon, NY was never a hotbed when it came to Hip-Hop talent. If you were about Hip-Hop, you were usually born & bred in the Five Boroughs. But Pete Rock & CL Smooth were an anomaly. Their work, while slim pickings next to other duos such as OutKast & GangStarr are some of the highest quality works you can ask for. Two albums & one EP of wonderful Hip-Hop that epitomises the Golden Age. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:25) Topic Intro/Ben's Research Corner - (18:12) Mecc...
Ep.70 - DITD Bites, Vol. 3
August 04, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 201 MBFor this DITD Bites, we conversate on some recent phenomena. This year, labels have been implementing Deluxe Editions weeks, sometimes days after the initial album release, why are they doing this and why is it working? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has commented on wax his opinions on the lack of streaming pay for artists and his answer, whilst unsurprising, are really worrying coming from him. Lastly, how much weight do we put on a rapper being "quotable"? TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Ro...
Ep.70 - DITD Bites Vol. 3
August 04, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 201 MBOn Ep.70 of DITD: We continue our "Bites" series, talking about this year's influx of Deluxe Editions, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's recent comments on artists & a conversation about being "Quotable". FULL SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS - https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d4994e4
Ep.69 - The Streets
July 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 218 MBThe Streets, headed by Mike Skinner, is a British institution. Never has a musical concept gone so far as a poetically blunt force in commentary about regular life. Over the past nearly two decades, Mike Skinner has built a discography that covers all facets of life. From the colourful moments to the greyest monotony. From going clubbing and doing drugs to watching telly with the wife & kids. The Streets covers everything with wide-spanning production influences and endless Quotable...
Ep.69 - The Streets - Original Pirate Material
July 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 218 MBThe Streets, headed by Mike Skinner, is a British institution. Never has a musical concept gone so far as a poetically blunt force in commentary about regular life. Over the past nearly two decades, Mike Skinner has built a discography that covers all facets of life. From the colourful moments to the greyest monotony. From going clubbing and doing drugs to watching telly with the wife & kids. The Streets covers everything with wide-spanning production influences and endless Quotable...
Ep.69 - Original Pirate Material
July 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 218 MBThe Streets, headed by Mike Skinner, is a British institution. Never has a musical concept gone so far as a poetically blunt force in commentary about regular life. Over the past nearly two decades, Mike Skinner has built a discography that covers all facets of life. From the colourful moments to the greyest monotony. From going clubbing and doing drugs to watching telly with the wife & kids. The Streets covers everything with wide-spanning production influences and endless Quotable...
Ep.68 - Many Men, Wish Death Upon Me
July 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBIs 50 Cent a sociopath? A genius? An asshole? A troll? A trailblazer? Someone who changed the game as we know it? Let's just say that by the end of this episode, you'll say 'All of the above' and then some. Strap in, it's a wild one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:26) Topic Intro - (11:21) Ben's Research Corner - (13:28) 50's Beginnings in Music - (23:11) Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - (40:06) The Massacre - (49:13) Curtis - (59:09) Before I Self Destruct - (1:05:14) Animal Ambiti...
Ep.68 - 50 Cent - Many Men, Wish Death Upon Me
July 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBIs 50 Cent a sociopath? A genius? An asshole? A troll? A trailblazer? Someone who changed the game as we know it? Let's just say that by the end of this episode, you'll say 'All of the above' and then some. Strap in, it's a wild one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:26) Topic Intro - (11:21) Ben's Research Corner - (13:28) 50's Beginnings in Music - (23:11) Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - (40:06) The Massacre - (49:13) Curtis - (59:09) Before I Self Destruct - (1:05:14) Animal Ambiti...
Ep.68 - 50 Cent
July 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 219 MBIs 50 Cent a sociopath? A genius? An asshole? A troll? A trailblazer? Someone who changed the game as we know it? Let's just say that by the end of this episode, you'll say 'All of the above' and then some. Strap in, it's a wild one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:26) Topic Intro - (11:21) Ben's Research Corner - (13:28) 50's Beginnings in Music - (23:11) Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - (40:06) The Massacre - (49:13) Curtis - (59:09) Before I Self Destruct - (1:05:14) Animal Ambiti...
Ep.67 - The Mighty Mos Def, It's Simple Mathematics
July 14, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 206 MBYasiin Bey/Mos Def is an enigma in every sense of the word. Who else chooses jail in a foreign country instead of just flying out? Who else pushes to talk about the current issue of the day instead of his career history? He's so principled, it's a surprise that he has four Studio Albums! Yasiin's career is a lightning rod for everything that's wrong with the music industry and through all the BS, has stuck with being a true artiste. For better or worse. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Rou...
Ep.67 - Mos Def
July 14, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 206 MBYasiin Bey/Mos Def is an enigma in every sense of the word. Who else chooses jail in a foreign country instead of just flying out? Who else pushes to talk about the current issue of the day instead of his career history? He's so principled, it's a surprise that he has four Studio Albums! Yasiin's career is a lightning rod for everything that's wrong with the music industry and through all the BS, has stuck with being a true artiste. For better or worse. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Rou...
Ep.67 - Mos Def - The Mighty Mos Def, It's Simple Mathematics
July 14, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 206 MBYasiin Bey/Mos Def is an enigma in every sense of the word. Who else chooses jail in a foreign country instead of just flying out? Who else pushes to talk about the current issue of the day instead of his career history? He's so principled, it's a surprise that he has four Studio Albums! Yasiin's career is a lightning rod for everything that's wrong with the music industry and through all the BS, has stuck with being a true artiste. For better or worse. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Rou...
Ep.66 - DITD Bites Vol. 2
July 07, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 209 MBOn Ep.66 of DITD: It's time for another edition of "DITD Bites" where we explore topics that have been brought to our attention recently. FULL SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS - https://share.transistor.fm/s/9123be17
Ep.66 - DITD Bites, Vol. 2
July 07, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 209 MBIn our 2nd edition of "DITD Bites", we only get into two topics out of the four we had and you'll understand why we only got to two, considering how bulky the topics are. The Five Elements of Hip-Hop (& their prevalence in the current landscape) and the good ol' conversation about misogynoir in Hip-Hop, after Janelle Monae tweets about it in depth. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:03) The Five Elements - (17:43) Janelle vs the "Not ALL men" crowd - (47:54) Lighter Note - (1:20...
Ep.65 - The Black Eyed Peas - I Like That Boom Boom Pow
June 30, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 188 MBPlease, just listen to this one and make our pain worthwhile... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:23) Topic Intro - (14:32) BEP's beginnings, "Behind The Front" & "Bridging The Gap" - (18:54) "Elephunk" & "Monkey Business" - (32:22) "THE E.N.D", Charlie's meltdown & no acknowledgement of the other one - (48:06) The slap in the face that is "MASTERS OF THE SUN VOL. 1" - 1:01:04 Lighter Note - (1:11:35) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved...
Ep.65 - I Like That Boom Boom Pow
June 30, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 188 MBPlease, just listen to this one and make our pain worthwhile... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:23) Topic Intro - (14:32) BEP's beginnings, "Behind The Front" & "Bridging The Gap" - (18:54) "Elephunk" & "Monkey Business" - (32:22) "THE E.N.D", Charlie's meltdown & no acknowledgement of the other one - (48:06) The slap in the face that is "MASTERS OF THE SUN VOL. 1" - 1:01:04 Lighter Note - (1:11:35) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved...
Ep.65 - The Black Eyed Peas
June 30, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 188 MBPlease, just listen to this one and make our pain worthwhile... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:23) Topic Intro - (14:32) BEP's beginnings, "Behind The Front" & "Bridging The Gap" - (18:54) "Elephunk" & "Monkey Business" - (32:22) "THE E.N.D", Charlie's meltdown & no acknowledgement of the other one - (48:06) The slap in the face that is "MASTERS OF THE SUN VOL. 1" - 1:01:04 Lighter Note - (1:11:35) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved...
Ep.64 - Big L - Put It On, Big L, Put It On
June 23, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 201 MBLamont "Big L" Coleman could have been one of the greatest MCs in Hip-Hop history, he had the potential to be. That's a word you're going to hear a lot from the DITD duo as they look at what could've been for the Harlem born & raised spitter. He didn't just have the potential to have one of the greatest careers we've seen, he showed signs early that he could've been a top tier Hip-Hop businessman, dedicated to putting his people on and not just being about the bars. Unfortunately,...
Ep.64 - Put It On, Big L, Put It On
June 23, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 201 MBLamont "Big L" Coleman could have been one of the greatest MCs in Hip-Hop history, he had the potential to be. That's a word you're going to hear a lot from the DITD duo as they look at what could've been for the Harlem born & raised spitter. He didn't just have the potential to have one of the greatest careers we've seen, he showed signs early that he could've been a top tier Hip-Hop businessman, dedicated to putting his people on and not just being about the bars. Unfortunately,...
Ep.63 - Warren G - Regulators! Mount Up
June 16, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 195 MBWarren G. We all know him for that one song, that one, amazing song. But when you look deeper than "Regulate", you start to notice that Warren G is one of the most underappreciated pioneers in Hip-Hop history and his story is worthy of its own film. Despite being one of the biggest architects in the moulding of celebrated West Coast subgenre "G-Funk", his calm persona along with a preference in being behind the scenes made him look smaller compared to the Gods around him; most nota...
Ep.63 - Regulators! Mount Up
June 16, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 195 MBWarren G. We all know him for that one song, that one, amazing song. But when you look deeper than "Regulate", you start to notice that Warren G is one of the most underappreciated pioneers in Hip-Hop history and his story is worthy of its own film. Despite being one of the biggest architects in the moulding of celebrated West Coast subgenre "G-Funk", his calm persona along with a preference in being behind the scenes made him look smaller compared to the Gods around him; most nota...
Ep.63 - Warren G
June 16, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 195 MBWarren G. We all know him for that one song, that one, amazing song. But when you look deeper than "Regulate", you start to notice that Warren G is one of the most underappreciated pioneers in Hip-Hop history and his story is worthy of its own film. Despite being one of the biggest architects in the moulding of celebrated West Coast subgenre "G-Funk", his calm persona along with a preference in being behind the scenes made him look smaller compared to the Gods around him; most nota...
Ep.62 - My Name Is Ra & This Is Eric B
June 09, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 197 MBEric B & Rakim were the gold standards of Hip-Hop for a good chunk of Hip-Hop's early years. They struck the first $1M deal for any Hip-Hop act. They got the first "5 Mics" rating from The Source and that's without getting into the actual music itself. We get into their beginnings, their incredible four albums that broke ground in their own unique ways, their breakup & temporary reunion and the controversy that spans their entire career as it pertains to production credits. TIMEST...
Ep.62 - Eric B & Rakim - My Name Is Ra & This Is Eric B
June 09, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 197 MBEric B & Rakim were the gold standards of Hip-Hop for a good chunk of Hip-Hop's early years. They struck the first $1M deal for any Hip-Hop act. They got the first "5 Mics" rating from The Source and that's without getting into the actual music itself. We get into their beginnings, their incredible four albums that broke ground in their own unique ways, their breakup & temporary reunion and the controversy that spans their entire career as it pertains to production credits. TIMEST...
Ep.62 - Eric B. & Rakim
June 09, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 197 MBEric B & Rakim were the gold standards of Hip-Hop for a good chunk of Hip-Hop's early years. They struck the first $1M deal for any Hip-Hop act. They got the first "5 Mics" rating from The Source and that's without getting into the actual music itself. We get into their beginnings, their incredible four albums that broke ground in their own unique ways, their breakup & temporary reunion and the controversy that spans their entire career as it pertains to production credits. TIMEST...
Ep.61 - After Destruction, Became Creation
June 02, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 207 MBThe murder of George Floyd is not the first of its kind and if we're being realistic, it won't be the last. The events that have transpired this past week have been, to some, shocking. But to some others, unsurprising. Hip-Hop artists and people in the music industry have responded in different ways. We give our thoughts on the events of the past, what we feel the duty of people of note in the music industry (and "celebrities" at large) should do in these times and primarily, thin...
Ep.60 - DITD Bites, Vol.1
May 26, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 190 MBFor this episode of DITD, we're doing something a little different. We think about a lot of ideas as you can imagine but some of those ideas we think about aren't really worth the full episode. But that shouldn't stop us from talking about them, right? That's why we're doing what we like to call "DITD Bites". A large topic, condensed into little chunks. Hope you enjoy and as always, if you have something to put forward to the conversation, hit us up like one listener did and we re...
Ep.60 - DITD Bites, Vol. 1
May 26, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 190 MBFor this episode of DITD, we're doing something a little different. We think about a lot of ideas as you can imagine but some of those ideas we think about aren't really worth the full episode. But that shouldn't stop us from talking about them, right? That's why we're doing what we like to call "DITD Bites". A large topic, condensed into little chunks. Hope you enjoy and as always, if you have something to put forward to the conversation, hit us up like one listener did and we re...
Ep.59 - Ice Cube
May 19, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 198 MBThis is one of those episodes where we knew that we'd have plenty of things to talk about but once we both started listening to Cube's discography and just the solo discography, not even getting into Da Lench Mob or Westside Connection... Ice Cube should be talked about more. Four classics in four years and several more solid projects in the remainder. Ice Cube has consistently been top tier for over 30 years now. We try to do him justice as we gush over "The Classic Four" and due t...
Ep.59 - Last Week, Fucked Around & Got A Triple-Double
May 19, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 198 MBThis is one of those episodes where we knew that we'd have plenty of things to talk about but once we both started listening to Cube's discography and just the solo discography, not even getting into Da Lench Mob or Westside Connection... Ice Cube should be talked about more. Four classics in four years and several more solid projects in the remainder. Ice Cube has consistently been top tier for over 30 years now. We try to do him justice as we gush over "The Classic Four" and due t...
Ep.59 - Ice Cube - Last Week, Fucked Around & Got A Triple-Double
May 19, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 198 MBThis is one of those episodes where we knew that we'd have plenty of things to talk about but once we both started listening to Cube's discography and just the solo discography, not even getting into Da Lench Mob or Westside Connection... Ice Cube should be talked about more. Four classics in four years and several more solid projects in the remainder. Ice Cube has consistently been top tier for over 30 years now. We try to do him justice as we gush over "The Classic Four" and due t...
Ep.58 - Now I'm In The Limelight 'Cause I Rhyme Tight
May 12, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 187 MBThe Notorious B.I.G. Is there a more ubiquitous name to come out of Hip-Hop? Whilst you can throw out a few names for the sake of it, we can all agree any self-respecting Hip-Hop fan knows Biggie and what he was all about. One of the most naturally gifted rappers we've ever seen with an unmatched charisma & presence on the mic. The DITD duo gets into Biggie, from his beginnings, his glorious three-year stretch and his work after his untimely death. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup ...
Ep.58 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Now I'm In The Limelight 'Cause I Rhyme Tight
May 12, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 187 MBThe Notorious B.I.G. Is there a more ubiquitous name to come out of Hip-Hop? Whilst you can throw out a few names for the sake of it, we can all agree any self-respecting Hip-Hop fan knows Biggie and what he was all about. One of the most naturally gifted rappers we've ever seen with an unmatched charisma & presence on the mic. The DITD duo gets into Biggie, from his beginnings, his glorious three-year stretch and his work after his untimely death. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup ...
Ep.58 - The Notorious B.I.G.
May 12, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 187 MBThe Notorious B.I.G. Is there a more ubiquitous name to come out of Hip-Hop? Whilst you can throw out a few names for the sake of it, we can all agree any self-respecting Hip-Hop fan knows Biggie and what he was all about. One of the most naturally gifted rappers we've ever seen with an unmatched charisma & presence on the mic. The DITD duo gets into Biggie, from his beginnings, his glorious three-year stretch and his work after his untimely death. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup ...
Ep.57 - Big Pun
May 05, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 172 MBOn Ep.57 of DITD: Big Pun is never talked about unless Fat Joe is in the room and that's a travesty because Big Pun deserves a conversation. In more ways than one... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:31) Topic Intro - (17:36) Capital Punishment - (31:22) Yeeeah Baby - (41:23) Other albums involving Big Pun - (51:26) Pun & domestic violence - (54:00) Lighter Note - (1:04:45) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know tha...
Ep.57 - Hop In Your Hummer, The Punisher's Ready
May 05, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 172 MBOn Ep.57 of DITD: Big Pun is never talked about unless Fat Joe is in the room and that's a travesty because Big Pun deserves a conversation. In more ways than one... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:31) Topic Intro - (17:36) Capital Punishment - (31:22) Yeeeah Baby - (41:23) Other albums involving Big Pun - (51:26) Pun & domestic violence - (54:00) Lighter Note - (1:04:45) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know tha...
Ep.57 - Big Pun - Hop In Your Hummer, The Punisher's Ready
May 05, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 172 MBOn Ep.57 of DITD: Big Pun is never talked about unless Fat Joe is in the room and that's a travesty because Big Pun deserves a conversation. In more ways than one... TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:31) Topic Intro - (17:36) Capital Punishment - (31:22) Yeeeah Baby - (41:23) Other albums involving Big Pun - (51:26) Pun & domestic violence - (54:00) Lighter Note - (1:04:45) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know tha...
Ep.56 - Twice Upon A Time, There Was A Boy Who Died
April 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 176 MBAndre 3000 is objectively one of the greatest lyricists of all-time. For some people, he's Top 5 forever. Whilst all that superficial stuff goes on in Hip-Hop circles every day, Andre seemingly goes through a mental quest. One where it's very easy to speculate. We do that in some fashion for this episode, because when you have a nearly 15-year stretch and only a few features sprinkled throughout, it's worth asking why. And that's what we do for this episode. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Musi...
Ep.56 - Outkast Pt. 3 - Twice Upon A Time, There Was A Boy Who Died
April 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 176 MBAndre 3000 is objectively one of the greatest lyricists of all-time. For some people, he's Top 5 forever. Whilst all that superficial stuff goes on in Hip-Hop circles every day, Andre seemingly goes through a mental quest. One where it's very easy to speculate. We do that in some fashion for this episode, because when you have a nearly 15-year stretch and only a few features sprinkled throughout, it's worth asking why. And that's what we do for this episode. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Musi...
Ep.56 - Outkast, Part 3 - André 3000
April 28, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 176 MBAndre 3000 is objectively one of the greatest lyricists of all-time. For some people, he's Top 5 forever. Whilst all that superficial stuff goes on in Hip-Hop circles every day, Andre seemingly goes through a mental quest. One where it's very easy to speculate. We do that in some fashion for this episode, because when you have a nearly 15-year stretch and only a few features sprinkled throughout, it's worth asking why. And that's what we do for this episode. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Musi...
55: Ep.55 - The Name Is Big Boi, Daddy Fat Sax
April 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn Ep.55 of DITD: Part 2 of our OutKast retrospective. This time, covering the solo career of the ever underappreciated Big Boi. FULL SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS - https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cae8a7f
Ep.55 - The Name Is Big Boi, Daddy Fat Sax
April 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn Part 2 of our OutKast retrospective, we get into the solo career of Big Boi. If you're one of those people that don't see Big Boi as a top tier rapper, this isn't the episode for you. We're not going to waste time on this one making a case for Big Boi, his work speaks for itself. Instead, we take a look at his solo work. While they don't quite stack up to "Speakerboxxx", they're interesting works from an artist that has a really underappreciated flair for experimentation. TI...
Ep.55 - Outkast Pt. 2 - The Name Is Big Boi, Daddy Fat Sax
April 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn Part 2 of our OutKast retrospective, we get into the solo career of Big Boi. If you're one of those people that don't see Big Boi as a top tier rapper, this isn't the episode for you. We're not going to waste time on this one making a case for Big Boi, his work speaks for itself. Instead, we take a look at his solo work. While they don't quite stack up to "Speakerboxxx", they're interesting works from an artist that has a really underappreciated flair for experimentation. TI...
Ep.55 - Outkast, Part 2 - The Name Is Big Boi, Daddy Fat Sax
April 21, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn Part 2 of our OutKast retrospective, we get into the solo career of Big Boi. If you're one of those people that don't see Big Boi as a top tier rapper, this isn't the episode for you. We're not going to waste time on this one making a case for Big Boi, his work speaks for itself. Instead, we take a look at his solo work. While they don't quite stack up to "Speakerboxxx", they're interesting works from an artist that has a really underappreciated flair for experimentation. TI...