n this episode of Open M.I.C., Jamal Radio Raheem presents his mid-year awards, highlighting the best rap album, best R&B album, and several other categories. He also shares his favorite projects and songs of the year so far.

Song of the Week

Angelo Moto: all good

https://open.spotify.com/track/32SYZ9iSkfnuLfk6QnVapV?si=9f3e6f3da25142a1

Open Mic Playlist

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My Favorite Songs Playlist

Spotify

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nbstE8z4NEehB4qgOmyDw?si=29b4c5d57a7748dc

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GCDoZ24mkUgrusn2Kumpk?si=fb9491860af24cb4

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2024-favorite-non-rap-songs/pl.u-GgA5B7ZIxXmmbGY

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2024-my-favorite-rap-songs/pl.u-jV89j1ktaNmmbA2

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/my-favorite-songs-mid-year/pl.u-NpXmVq4tLd99vrV

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On this episode of Open M.I.C., Jamal "Radio Raheem" discusses is the importnce of Wu-Tang Clan, gives some hot takes, and ranks his top 5 solo Wu-Tang albums.

Song of the WeekWillyynova, $ounzlikeDier: CIGARSMOKE

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In this episode of Open M.I.C, Jamal is accompanied by the other members of the big 4: Will, Autumn, and Kendall. Together, they delve into various topics including gatekeeping in hip hop, the impact of the music business on album quality, and their top picks for favorite samples. Tune in as they bring some serious insights and heat to the discussion.

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Song of the Week

N!c: Gucci Umbrella

https://open.spotify.com/track/3JkMsclPH0c5UJAe04tVgr

Open Mic Playlist

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On this episode of Open M.I.C, Jamal Radio Raheem delves into the significance of African American Music Appreciation Month, TDE being better than Death Row, and something that has been bothering him.

Song of the Week

sectiontoo: HoneyBun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZeOz3z8jM

Open M.I.C Playlist

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On this episode of Open M.I.C, Jamal Radio Raheem delves into the significance of ghostwriting in rap, explores the impact of streaming on album quality, and shares his top 5 rap catalogs of all time.

Song of the Week

Raelle: Falling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daqZW0p98-Q

https://open.spotify.com/track/1lACKJGohovPJO3gf2zFuQ?si=fae29ec094bf40c1

Open M.I.C Playlist

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Inaugurating the album series on Open M.I.C, this episode features the iconic debut: Jamal's beloved "Low End Theory". What better way to launch this series than with Jamal's top pick? Listen as he pays respect to a classic.

Song of the Week

Coast Contra: Never

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdNxeepSpuk

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Is Hip Hop Dead? On this episode of Open M.I.C, Jamal "Radio Raheem" discusses whether hip hop is dead and if the genre has become too welcoming.

Song of the Week

Bungalow Collect: Tell Me Where To Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTB810dwQtE

Open Mic Playlist

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On this episode of Open M.I.C., Jamal "Radio Raheem" is joined by Autumn and Kayyspiffy for a Kendrick Lamar song draft. Later, Kendall joins the conversation to discuss the draft and delve into various hip hop topics.

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This episode of Open M.I.C. features Jamal, also known as Radio Raheem, as he unveils his top ten rappers of all time. Tune in to hear Jamal's definitive list and discover which iconic artists have earned a place in his ranking.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k9SMc28L2YDLBBS1RNhnW?si=12c0b5de5b894e08

Song of the Week

Khary: Americana

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In this episode of Open M.I.C., Jamal "Radio Raheem" dives into the topic of XXL Magazine's continued relevance, exploring whether it still holds sway in today's music landscape. He also shares his top 5 XXL Freshman classes, adding depth to the discussion.