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June 27, 2025 68 mins

In this episode of THE RAP SOUL PODCAST, hosts 12Kyle and King Jerm dive into various hot takes surrounding hip hop. 


They share personal anecdotes and opinions on artists while also reflecting on the cultural significance of music. The dialogue is lively, filled with humor and critical insights, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking listen.


Chapters


00:00 - Introduction to the Rap Soul Podcast

02:45 - Hot Takes on Scarface

05:44 - The Decline of New York Hip Hop

08:49 - Fabulous and the Mixtape Syndrome

11:42 - Drake's Place in Hip Hop

14:44 - AZ's Career and Expectations

17:48 - Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

20:45 - Joe Budden's Impact on Podcasting

27:15 - Podcasting Habits and Listener Engagement

28:47 - The Misconception of Sales and Quality in Music

32:43 - Fast Rapping: A Critique of Technique

35:23 - The Myth of Freestyling and One-Take Wonders

41:46 - Regional Critiques: California and Texas Rappers

49:18 - The Jay-Z Debate: Legacy and Future

55:22 - Hip Hop Hot Takes: Controversial Opinions

01:01:01 - Double Albums: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly


AUDIO https://linktr.ee/therapsoulpodcast

YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/pQlTPsm9P2M


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