To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hiphop I got two hiphop fans who I love to argue about hiphop with—Bomani Jones and Michael Smith. We’re going through everything we love and don’t love about the music. Epic convo.

Toure Show 390: Arguing About Hip Hop
Original Air Date: Aug. 9, 2023
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Bomani & Mike-Arguing About Hip Hop

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Black Twitter was an epic thing. An amazing place for us to come together. There’s a great doc about Black Twitter on Hulu now called Black Twitter. It’s made by veteran TV creator Prentice Penny who was also behind Insecure. In this convo we talk about Black Twitter, Insecure and much more. 

Toure Show Episode 432

Host & Writer: Touré
Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs
Associate Producer: Adell Coleman
Booker: Rae Holliday
Engineer: Claire McHale
Photographers: Podstream Studios
The House: DCP Entertainment
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Prentice Penny–I Made Black Twitter

Charlamagne tha God is a broadcasting legend, a provocateur, a smart guy, a funny guy, and a great interviewer. In 2018 we talked about interviews, radio and how to make your dreams come true. A really deep convo. 
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Charlamagne - I'm A Lovable A*****e

Jade Novah is an extraordinary soul singer with a new album out called Where Have I Been. She’s deeply spiritual, she’s worked with Beyonce and Rihanna, and she’s deeply thoughtful about what it means to be a singer and to be a Black person in America. Deep convo.


Toure Show Episode 431

Host & Writer: Touré
Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs
Associate Producer: Adell Coleman
Booker: Rae Holliday
Engineer: Claire McHale
Photographers: Podstream Studios
The House: DCP Entertainment
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Jade Novah–I’m A Singer

Lil' Yachty is one of my favorite modern rappers. In this convo from 2020 we talk about his style and his musical influences, and get a deep look at the personality of one of the most unique rappers in the game.


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Lil Yachty - I Am The King of the Youth

The Kendrick-Drake battle was so much that I had to do a whole episode about it. I called some MCs and people who love to deconstruct lyrics and we went deep through all the major songs of the battle. This is the dissection that you need.

Toure Show Episode 430

Host & Writer: Touré
Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs
Producer: Quinton Hill
Associate Producer: Adell Coleman
Booker: Rae Holliday
Engineer: Claire McHale
Photographers: Podstream Studios
The House: DCP Entertainment
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Bomani & Mike-Arguing About Hip Hop

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