Behind The Drop

In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into what happened after Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion.

Did he really shout 'dance, bitch, dance' when he shot her? Why has this case been so divisive? How long will Tory get in prison and will he be deported back to Canada?

We get into it all...

Sources:

BBC

The Vulture

Hip Hop DX

NME

Vibe

Wikipedia

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Thanks for you patience, we've been recovering from Glastonbury!

In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we play a bit of a game...

There are 10 UK rappers who have number 1 albums in the UK. Can you guess who they are?

A few curveballs... we get into it all...

Sources:

UK Music Charts

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In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into the longest running beef in Hip Hop history, 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule!

We get into the full 20+ year beef - from Ja Rule's chain getting stolen at gunpoint, the numerous diss tracks, the rise of both of their careers, Ja's ties with Supreme - a drug lord and gangster, how 50's 'In Da Club' had Murder Inc shook and who ultimately has won this beef. We get into it all...

Sources:

Wikipedia

Rizzle Youtube

The Independent

Capital Xtra

The Shade Room

Vlad TV

Hip Hop Hero

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In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we dissect the career of one of the most polarising figures in hip hop history - Tekashi 6ix9ine. From the gang ties, marketing genius, trolling and snitching - We break it down…

Sources:

The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story Podcast 

XXL

New York Times

Instagram

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In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we cover the story of a Drill artist Pop Smoke, he built the bridge between the New York and London Drill scenes in less than a year.

He flew onto the scene, dropped two mixtapes, revolutionised the genre, planned an international tour all in less than 12 months at 20 years old. His life was cut short by a tragic murder which was the result from a social media post. We get into what happened and what could have been!

Sources:

The Independent

LA Times

Wikipedia

Music In Minnesota

Stereogum

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In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the story of what REALLY happened between JoJo and her 10 year legal battle with her former label, Blackground Records. From being signed at 12 years old, reaching number one and being recognised by Whitney Houston as a star on the rise… to filing two lawsuits to get out of iron clad 7-album deal, fighting her way to legally own her own voice again, JoJo’s story is a one of resilience and determination. 

Sources:

The Things

Mirror

Wikipedia

Vulture

NME

Impressive - Youtube

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Wiley is one of the most controversial characters in UK music. The incredibly talented MC and producer dubbed the 'Godfather of UK Grime' pioneered one of the most important scenes in UK music culture before his anti semitic tweets in 2020 stained his legacy and led him to being banned from social media platforms. 

He's also one of the funniest people on the internet. A certified troll who's been involved in more clashes than anyone in UK Grime. From Drake to Glastonbury festival we go through some of funniest moments of Wileys beefs.

Sources:

BBC 1XTRA

A.Dot Interview

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In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the mythical & mysterious artist, Jai Paul. Why is he so revered despite so little output? We break down his journey from the early 2010s, from uploading BTSTU, a demo that was sampled by Drake & Beyonce, to the infamous leak of his debut album, to his first EVER live performance at Coachella exactly 10 years following this leak... Who the hell is Jai Paul? We got you covered.

Sources:

Dazed

Fact Mag

Resident Advisor

The Guardian

Wikipedia

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In 2004, Roc-A-Fella Records was at the top of music industry totem pole with countless platinum albums and launched the career of Kanye West. They changed the game of how independent labels operated. But why did everything come to a sudden stop!? We chronicle the story of the downfall of a dynasty and the long running beef between former best friends Jay-Z and Dame Dash. 

Sources:

Wikipedia 

Traplore Ross

Complex 

Hip hop dx 

Elitedaily.con

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In this week’s episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss what happened to S Club 7?? They are the squeaky clean teen pop sensation that reached immense heights in the charts and on TV screens worldwide in the early 00’s. But over the years they've been through hardships and controversy. Were there ANY bands in this era that survived the curse of the ‘bad contract’? We get into the highs and lows in the wake of Paul Cattermole’s untimely passing.

Sources:

Metro

The Guardian

The Gamer

Manchester Evening News

Wikipedia

Daily Mail

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