This episode is dedicated to NFR's top ten hip-hop albums of 2019. The hosts share their combined list of some of the year's best projects and provide insight on how the artists uniquely contributed to the rap game. Find out if your favourite album of the year made the list and if you agree with our number one pick.

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As the year comes to a close, our two hosts here at NFR have decided to create a list of the ten best hip-hop songs of the year. From A$AP Rocky's 'Babushka Boi' to Roddy Rich's 'Ballin', this year has offered standout tracks that will stand the test of time. Find out if your favourite tracks made our list.

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From 'Watch the Throne' to 'What a Time to be Alive' hip-hop collaboration albums have dominated the interest of many listeners. In this episode the guys discuss what are the best five collab albums that rap has offered in the past decade. This list does not feature groups like Migos or producer-rapper collab projects. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we rank them from 1-5.

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For our newest episode of "Skip The Small Talk", our hosts had the privilege to link up with CJ Flemings and discuss his experience creating his new body of work; from the excellent material showcased in his sophomore album 'Mascara Tears' to his thoughts on Montreal's anglophone hip-hop scene, CJ does not hold back. 

 

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In this episode the guys cover Kanye's latest release 'Jesus Is King'. They speculate about the purpose of Kanye releasing a gospel album and what the future may hold for the rest of his career as an artist. Kanye West is celebrated for having one of the best discographies in hip-hop history; does this project live up to that standard?

 

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From Sure Knight's Death Row to Diddy's Bad Boy Records, hip-hop has manufactured some of music's most powerful and iconic record labels ever. This episode will feature a list of the most prolific labels in the game & will include their history and cultural contributions. The hosts will also be sharing which label has the best roster, the greatest discography and which current label is on top.

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Welcome back to the second instalment of one of our favourite segments entitled "Dead Wrong" . This is a debate series in which the hosts go back and forth on a variety of of hip-hop related topics that were sent in by the listeners! This episode features debate topics such as 6IX9INE's future in music, Nicki Minaj v.s Cardi B and more.

From heavy uses of sampling to abstract lyrics, experimental or alternative hip-hop has always been one of the most celebrated sub-genres in hip-hop. For this episode the hosts discuss their admiration for the fascinating style of rap, and also share their five favourite projects from the unpredictable sub-genre. 

 

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For this week's edition of "Skip The Small Talk", our hosts were able to have an extremely real conversation with one of Montreal's most dynamic and reflective rappers, Maky Lavender. He shares some insights on his introspective and abstract album 'Blowfoam 2', speaks on his upcoming work and brings an enthusiastic energy that makes for a funny and thought-provoking episode. 

 

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In this special concept episode the guys chose to create a diverse pool including some of the standout hip-hop acts of this year. As the show progresses each host will form their roster by picking one name at a time. They will explain why they chose that rapper and why they would be a valuable asset to a record label.

 

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