Rhythm and Rhymes

By Rhythm and Rhymes

Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music.

From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives.

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The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.

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July 04, 2023 The Future of Rap in the US, Africa, & Globally | R&R EP. 13
In this week's episode of the Rhythm & Rhymes podcast, hosts AJ Hughes & Antonio Hughes discuss the different topics surrounding the current state of hip hop, with the release of Lil Uzi's new album, The Pink Tape, and get into other subjects around what music could look like in the future for rap fans, listeners in Africa, and content creators as a whole.
Timestamps 00:005:35 Summer Smash recap
10:50 Pink Tape
18:19 What we want to hear more of in RAP
21:45 SPINALL X WIZKID
22:58 TAINY
25:57 "FIREGUN" ODMODUBLVCK
28:11 AFRICAN MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE MDUNDO FORECASTS 35% JUMP IN USERS
33:15 MEET RIPPLE: TIKTOK PARENT’S NEW AI-POWERED MUSIC-MAKING APP
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June 27, 2023 Central Cee Makes the XXL List & Signs w/ Columbia | R&R EP 12
Timestamps 0:00
1:30- stormzy x fredo
3:00 doomsday cordae x juice
7:55 Nate Joel
10:27 Killer Mike
12:50 Young THug
17:10 Coi leray
19:52: Central Cee/ XXl
30:32 United Mastes X Sarz

Episode Description
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June 26, 2023 The UK Rap Renaissance: The UK Rap Scene Rising Above US?
The Uk Rap Scene is definitely challenging the US for best rappers in the world with artists like Central Cee, Stormzy, Dave, J Hus, & Little Simz
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June 21, 2023 Talibans is the Song of the Summer, Asake's Work of Art Review | Rhythm & Rhymes EP 11
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Timestamps 00:00
Asake “Work of Art” 1:40
Foggie Raw Psalm 62 5:00
Song of the Summer 12:32
UMG & Soundcloud, Artist Pay 15:02
Bipartisan Ticket Bill 19:14
Chinese Artist G.E.M. to release Spanish Album 22:23
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June 06, 2023 Utopia is an Afrobeats Album, Dave x Central Cee's collab "Split Decision" | EP. 9
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Timestamps:
Afronation: 1:51
Central Cee x Dave 12:00
J Hus 15;00
GUNNA 17:11
Latto - Put it on the floor ft. Cardi B 21:30
Metro Boomin: 24:30
Boj - Gbagada Express vol. 29:30
Ty Dolla Sign- Motion 32:00
Travis Scott Utopia - Global Ridims???? 33:20
Kendrick/Baby Keem- 39:20
UNIVERSAL HIT WITH LAWSUIT OVER SAMPLE USED IN MIGOS’ ‘NARCOS’ 53:28
MISSY ELLIOT 58:06
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May 30, 2023 Travis Scott's 'Utopia' is Done & Reviewing Ozuna's 'Afro' Album | Rhythm & Rhymes EP. 8
This week Antonio is holding down the podcast by himself. He got into New music from the week like EST Gee's new single and Ozuna's Afrobeats album. And he talks about Travis Scott's 'Utopia Album being done.
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1:07- yeat and young thug- my wrist
2:00 EST Gee- Turn the streets up
3:00 Ozuna
6:29 Davido Opinion
8:46 Jay worthy/ Nothing Bigger than the program
11:00 Durk album
12:18/ Travis Scott’s next album
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15min
May 25, 2023 KAYTRAMINÉ, Joeboy's 'Body & Soul', African Arists Marketing Globally, & Kanye West All-Time Rank
Join hosts AJ and Antonio on a c journey in Episode 7 of the R&R Podcast. From melodic collaborations to thought-provoking debates, they explore the dynamic landscape of today's music scene. Featuring tracks from Kaytranada & Amine, Summer Walker, Joeboy, Wande Coal, Omah Lay & Ozuna, DJ Tunez, Wizkid & Gimba, Bad Bunny, and YKB, this episode offers a delightful blend of sounds. Additionally, the hosts engage in an intriguing interview with Akademiks and Skillibeng, and tackle the burning question: Is Kanye West a Top 10 rapper of all time?
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Timestamps:
KAYTRAMINE - Kaytranada & Amine- 1:25
CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP - Summer Walker- 8:12
Body & Soul - Joeboy 12:50
Legend or no legend - Wande Coal 17:30
Soso - omah lay, Ozuna 18:45
Blessings - DJ Tunez, Wizkid, Gimba- 22:25
Where She Goes - Bad Bunny 23:21
YKB- 25:25
Akademiks, Skillibeng interview 30:50
Is Kanye a Top 10 rapper of all time? 38:37
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46min
May 09, 2023 Why Missy Elliott in the Rock Hall Doesn't Matter, Ed Sheeran's Legal Win, & IDK's "F65" | EP. 6
Real Rhythm & Rhymes Episode 6
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1h
May 08, 2023 Jack Harlow's Jackman & The Business Model of Spotify | EP. 5
Rhythm & Rhymes Episode 5
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34min
May 08, 2023 AI Drake and the Weeknd, IDK's F65 Album Rollout, & Scar Lip's Freestyle | EP. 4
Real Rhythm & Rhymes Episode 4
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53min

FAQs about Rhythm and Rhymes:

How many episodes does Rhythm and Rhymes have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.