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Rap & Reason is a music review podcast that stars hip-hop scholar Dr. Jeremy McCool and award-winning journalist Earl Hopkins. Each episode delves into the latest pop culture news and music releas... more
FAQs about Rap & Reason:How many episodes does Rap & Reason have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.
March 26, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 36 | Oh BoyR&R Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Jim Jones' new album, At the Church Steps, and look back at Kendrick's masterpiece, To Pimp a Butterfly. They also talk about Dipset's legacy, Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne comparisons, and their favorites tracks over the past week....more1h 4minPlay
March 19, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 35 | No Bars HereR&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Playboi Carti's "MUSIC," and rank the project among the rapper's best. They also discuss today's industry plants, preview Will Smith's upcoming album "Based On a True Story," and look back at Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise."...more1h 4minPlay
March 12, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 34 | Let's Change The SubjectSpecial Guest Chief Fomo joins Rap & Reason Host Earl Hopkins to review Tory Lanez's new album, "Peterson," and discuss Lauryn Hill's recent co-sign of Doechii, who was recently named Billboard's Woman of the Year. They also talk about GELO's new single "Can You Please" and the top rappers under 30....more58minPlay
March 06, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 33 | A Reason To ReasonR&R Hosts review Reason's new EP "Love You Again" and look back at Big K.R.I.T's "KRIT Wuz Here." They also talk about the musical evolution of NLE Choppa, and artists' decision to sell their musical catalogs....more59minPlay
February 26, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 32 | Head in the cLOUDsHosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review LaRussel's new project "Rent Paid," and look back at Wu-Tang Clan's classic debut "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." They also discuss Wu-Tang's final tour, "Wu-Tang Forever: The Last Chamber" and J. Cole's new release, "cLOUDs."...more59minPlay
February 19, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 31 | $ad $imp $ongsHosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Drake and PartyNextDoor's collab album "$ome Sexy Songs 4 U" and rank the project among the Toronto rapper's best/worst projects. They also review "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" on the project's 10th anniversary....more59minPlay
February 12, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 30 | Y'all Ears Broke?R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half-time performance. They also review Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist's "Life Is Beautiful" and look back at Outkast's "Stankonia."...more1h 1minPlay
February 05, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 29 | Hand 'Em A GrammyOn this week's episode, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Will Smith's new song and music video for "Beautiful Scars." They also talk about Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep, Doechii's win for Best Rap Album, Beyonce's Album of the Year win, and Drake's recent show in Australia....more1h 10minPlay
January 29, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 28 | Ratchet On MarsR&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Central Cee's album, "Can't Rush Greatness," and Beanie Sigel's classic album, "The B.Coming." They also talk about Travis Scott's "4X4," Bruno Mars and Sexxy Red's collab "Fat Juicy & Wet," and Bow Wow's claim as the "King of Columbus."...more1h 15minPlay
January 22, 2025Rap & Reason Ep. 27 | A Presidential DilemmaOn Episode 27, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins address Nelly and Snoop Dogg's Inauguration Day performances. They also review new music from Chance The Rapper and Joey Bada$$, and dive into the latest posthumous release by Mac Miller called "Balloonerism." This week's throwback review was The Documentary by the Game....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Rap & Reason:How many episodes does Rap & Reason have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.